Instructional Series
Welcome to the English medium literacy instructional series teaching and learning resources for years 1 to 8.
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Tahi Rua Toru Whā
by André Ngāpō
illustrated by Phillip Paea
In this story, a dad and his son are getting ready in the morning. The son, who is also the narrator, copies each thing that Dad does. The story finishes with a lighthearted race to the car. Students will enjoy the warmth and humour between the characters, the pattern of the boy repeating Dad’s actions, the race, and the repetition of numbers in Māori.
Yellow 1
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Painting the Fence
by Susan Paris
illustrated by Kat Chadwick
When William and Grandad offer to paint the fence, they soon discover a problem. Grandma wants a white fence, but there is no white paint left in the shed. Their solution (and Grandma’s reaction) will delight students. Students will have met Grandad and William before in the guided book Earmuffs.
Yellow 1
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Are You Ready, Rosie?
by Vanessa Hatley-Owen
illustrated by Jennifer Cooper
In this humorous narrative, Mum is trying to make sure that Rosie is getting ready for school while Rosie is quietly organising herself. As they are about to leave, they discover that Mum is not so well prepared.
Yellow 1
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Feeding the Birds
by Susan Paris
illustrated by Tom Simpson
Ella notices hungry birds on the windowsill and Mum suggests they make a bird feeder for them. They use a plan in Mum’s magazine, visiting a hardware shop to buy their materials and then working in the shed to complete the project.
Yellow 2
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Monster in the Pool
by Janice Marriott
illustrated by Scott Pearson
Jack invites Monster to his house after school for a swim in the paddling pool. Monster becomes very, very wet but his way of getting dry has hilarious results. Students will have met Monster before in the shared book Monster’s Lunch and in Monster’s Vest (Red 1).
Yellow 1
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Swimming Lessons
by Emeli Sione
illustrated by Jenny Cooper
Pati and Tusi enjoy their swimming lessons and are keen to learn to “float like star fish” and get a new sticker on their certificates. When they show Dad their stickers they are surprised to find out that he has never learned to float, but they come up with a helpful suggestion.
Yellow 2
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Hannah's Game
by Dot Meharry
illustrated by Elspeth Alix Batt
When Hannah shows Sam how to play her new card game, she discovers at the end of the game that one card is missing! Students will enjoy working out where the missing card might be. (Students will have met Hannah and her little brother, Sam, before in Hannah’s Bike, Red 3).
Yellow 1
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Sports Day for Monster
by Janice Mariott
illustrated by Scott Pearson
Monster and his friend Jack are excited about all the events they can try at the school sports day. Monster tries several events, but things don’t go well until at last he finds a sports day activity that is just right for him.
Yellow 3
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