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Welcome to the English medium literacy instructional series teaching and learning resources for years 1 to 8.
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Turbulence
by Paul Mason
"That week, an email from Cooper’s dad arrived out of nowhere. It had two attachments: a photo and a plane ticket to Australia. Cooper’s mum wasn’t so keen."
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Why is the Wasp a Pest?
by Phil Lester
If you’ve ever stood on a wasp, you’ll know they have a very painful sting. But bees can sting, too, and we don’t think of bees as a problem. So why do most people think of the wasp as a pest?
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Stung!
by Phil Lester
illustrations by Scott Pearson
When Janet set out to check the fences on her remote sheep farm in Taumaranui, she had no idea that her life would soon be in danger. Based on a real event, “Stung!” recounts what happened when Janet stepped on a wasps’ nest and was attacked by a swarm of angry insects. With no cellphone reception and no one there to help, Janet’s survival depended on incredible stamina and determination. Not surprisingly, the after-effects of the attack have been long lasting.
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The New Lambs
Written by Hannah Davison
Illustrated by Elspeth Alix Batt
When Jake and Emily find two abandoned lambs on their farm, they take them home to care for them. Emily’s lamb quickly starts drinking the warm milk, but Jake’s lamb does not…
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Wētā Went Walking
written by Kay Hancock
illustrated by Fraser Williamson
When Wētā goes walking in the bush, Rat decides to go hunting ... Will Wētā be safe? Does he know Rat is following him?
This dramatic, open-ended story is ideal for fostering students’ enthusiasm and confidence as readers. The rhythmic, repetitive language encourages and supports students to read along with the teacher, even from their first day of school.
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Phonics Plus Tupu | Seedling phase overview
This overview shows the suggested order of the books, and the focus sounds, words to blend, and kupu Māori for each book.
Download the PDF Phonics Plus Tupu | Seedling phase overview.
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Phonics Plus Māhuri | Sapling phase overview
This overview shows the suggested order of the books, and the focus sounds, words to blend, and kupu Māori for each book.
Download the PDF Phonics Plus Māhuri | Sapling phase overview.
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Phonics Plus Rākau | Tree phase overview
This overview shows the suggested order of the books, and the focus sounds, words to blend, and kupu Māori for each book.
Download the PDF Phonics Plus Rākau | Tree phase overview.
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Phonics Plus Kākano | Seed phase overview
This overview shows the suggested order of the books, and the focus sounds, words to blend, and kupu Māori for each book.
Download the PDF Phonics Plus Kākano | Seed phase overview.
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Camouflage
by Andrew Gunn
This non-fiction text describes what camouflage is and provides several examples of creatures that use it. The ideas in this book build on the ideas about camouflage in the shared book "Stick Insects".
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