Instructional Series
Welcome to the English medium literacy instructional series teaching and learning resources for years 1 to 8.
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Waiting for Rēwana Bread
by Kiwa Hammond
illustrated by Adele Jackson
In this story, Aunty shows Mahi how to make rēwana bread in the traditional way using fermented potato. Mahi discovers it’s a long process, with lots of waiting – but a delicious outcome. See also shared book Bread.
Blue 3
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Dragons! Dragons! Dragons!
by Feana Tu‘akoi
illustrated by Donovan Bixley
In this lively, humorous, big book for shared reading, four fiery dragons are having trouble making friends.
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This title is also available as a NZ Sign Language e-book on iTunes and GooglePlay.
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Dad’s Snore
by Heather Lovich
illustrated by Donovan Bixley
In this humorous narrative Dad’s snore is affecting everyone in the household. This text is available as a big book, and there is an audio version online.
This title is also available as a NZ Sign Language e-book on iTunes and GooglePlay.
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Getting Ready for the Visitors
by Kiwa Hammond
illustrated by Adele Jackson
When Dad tells Mahi they need to get the marae ready for visitors, Mahi happily volunteers. She helps prepare the food, set the tables, and make the beds for the visitors.
Red 3
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Lunch for Greedy Cat
by Joy Cowley
illustrated by Robyn Belton
Greedy Cat’s adventures continue in this story when the family goes away on holiday and Aunty attempts to put him on a diet. Not surprisingly, Greedy Cat has very different ideas and manages to thwart Aunty’s plans.
Yellow 3
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The White Tailed Spider
by Tina Johnson
photographs by Aaron Beck
This report both acknowledges that the white- tailed spider has a “bad name” and presents a different point of view. Although it has an informal conversational style, the report also includes some examples of the more formal language of report writing and of persuasive texts.
Gold 2
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Haere Atu!
by André Ngāpō
illustrated by Vasanti Unka
In this lively humorous story, lots of people are enjoying themselves at the beach when two hungry sandflies, Namu and Sandy, arrive looking for lunch. The sandflies are delighted to see so much exposed skin but not surprisingly, the beachgoers don’t want to be eaten! The text is enhanced by some Māori vocabulary, the meaning of which is strongly supported by the context.
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Dawn Parade
by Philippa Werry
illustrated by Jennifer Cooper
This book presents a moving account of a child’s first experience of a dawn service. With his dad, Leo watches the marchers with their medals glinting, listens to the speeches and the “Last Post”, and joins in singing the national anthem. After the service, Leo and Dad leave poppies on the war memorial and read the names of those who have died. Keyword: Anzac
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T-shirts
by Estelle Corney
illustrated by Donovan Bixley
This lively, rhythmic, rhyming text describes T-shirts belonging to various family members. It’s an old favourite, which has been updated with new illustrations.
This title is also available as a NZ Sign Language e-book on iTunes and GooglePlay.
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The Safe Place
by Sue Mooar
pictures by Clare Bowes
This story, set on a Pacific island, tells of a hen’s search for a safe place to hatch her chicks. The strong narrative structure can be used as a model for writing, and the repetitive aspect of the text provides support for the reader.
This title is also available as a NZ Sign Language e-book on iTunes and GooglePlay.
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