Instructional Series
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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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One At A Time
by Sian Williams
illustrated by Elspeth Alix Batt
Ella won’t get off the trampoline, and Danny wants his turn. Mum has a rule that only one person is allowed on at a time, but Danny is tired of waiting.
Orange 1
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Mya’s Finger
by Susan Paris
illustrated by Elspeth Alix Batt
Lucy and Mya are friends, but Lucy feels terrible when she accidentally shuts Mya’s finger in a door. This seemingly simple narrative explores ideas about feelings and friendship and requires students to make connections to their own experiences.
Orange 1
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A Place to Sleep
by Andrea Foot
illustrated by Fifi Colston
Puffin, the farm cat, is looking for a warm, quiet place to sleep. It’s too noisy inside, but he can’t seem to find a suitable place outside either. After facing challenges from various animals, including a dramatic encounter with some cows, Puffin finally manages to find just the right place.
Green 3
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Tim’s Costume
by Eleanor Hughes
illustrated by Jez Tuya
In this narrative, Tim needs to make a green costume to wear to a party. He and his family think of and reject a series of ideas until at last Tim comes up with an idea for the perfect costume.
Green 2
This title is also available as a NZ Sign Language e-book on iTunes and GooglePlay.
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The Gardener’s Maze
by Dot Meharry
illustrated by Ali Teo
In this humorous narrative, the gardener designs and builds a maze in his garden with help from a friendly hedgehog! This text is a companion text to The Gardener and the Scarecrow (Blue).
Green 2
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The Way It Was
by Dot Meharry
illustrated by Spike Wademan
In this story, a young girl compares her life with that of her great-grandmother. The illustrations are based on the period 1910–1920, but be aware that the dates of birth of your children’s great-grandparents will vary.
Green 1
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Dad’s Hat
by Dawn McMillan
illustrated by Kat Chadwick
In this narrative, Grandma has knitted a blue hat for Dad. Blue is Dad’s favourite colour, and he wears the hat everywhere until one day it gets wet and he shrinks it in the drier. Dad tries wearing some of his other hats, but they just don’t seem right. Tom feels sorry for Dad and comes up with an idea to solve Dad’s problem.
Green 1
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Greedy Cat’s Door
by Joy Cowley
illustrated by Robyn Belton
It’s Christmas time, and Greedy Cat overdoes his Christmas dinner with disastrous but hilarious results when he gets stuck in his cat door. Katie does her best to help, but this time, it’s Dad who solves Greedy Cat’s problem.
Blue 3
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The Missing Socks
by Bernadine Ngaheu
illustrated by Philip Webb
In this narrative, Jack is getting ready for rugby but can’t find his socks. He asks his family and looks all through the house, with no luck. Finally, Noodles the dog solves the problem.
Blue 2
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The Gardener and the Scarecrow
by Dot Meharry
illustrated by Ali Teo
In this humorous narrative, the gardener needs to find a way to stop the greedy birds from pecking at his vegetables. Children will enjoy working out what the gardener has in mind!
Blue 2
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