Instructional Series
Welcome to the English medium literacy instructional series teaching and learning resources for years 1 to 8.
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Honeymakers
by Leigh Barrie
This text explains how bees make honey and how beekeepers collect it. Students will be intrigued by the processes that produce this food item.
Orange 1
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A Special Visit to Koro and Nanny
by Herehere Titoko
illustrated by Jennifer Cooper
In this narrative, Ani and her parents travel to the countryside to visit Koro and Nanny. Ani wakes up in the night and is frightened of the dark. Koro hears her calling out and comes to comfort her. He takes her outside to show her the stars and tells her they are kaitiaki – guardians to watch over her and keep her safe.
Orange 1
This title is also available as a NZ Sign Language e-book on iTunes and GooglePlay.
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Treasure Island
by Dawn McMillan
illustrated by Ali Teo
This is a humorous narrative about a pirate and his crew searching for treasure, but there is a surprise in store.
Green 3
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I want to be the Fox
by Bronwyn Tainui
illustrated by Tamara Kan
In this narrative, Josh is disappointed to be given the part of the rabbit in the school play, but no one seems to understand his problem. Finally, Josh does some hard thinking and comes up with a way to make the best of the situation.
Green 3
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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 Garage Sale
by Fran Hunia
illustrated by Elspeth Alix Batt
In this realistic narrative, a family visits garage sales to find clothes to replace the ones they’ve outgrown. This story makes links to children’s experiences of garage sales, markets, or school fairs and the excitement of finding unexpected treasures.
Green 2
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Mum’s New Job
by Bronwyn Tainui
illustrated by Jennifer Cooper
This narrative is about a child coping with change when Mum gets a new job. The text provides opportunities for children to share their own experiences.
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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