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Instructional Series

Welcome to the English medium literacy instructional series teaching and learning resources for years 1 to 8.

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  • Down the drain cover image.

    Down the Drain

    Small bird on tree stump.

    by Philipa Werry

    Students at Wilford School in Petone were shocked to discover the amount of rubbish finding its way onto their local beach. Find out how they investigated the issue by using traps to collect the rubbish entering the stormwater system.

    Series: Connected 2017 Level 2 - Taking Action

    Learning area: English, Science, Technology

    Curriculum level: 2

    Category: Non-fiction

    Strand: Nature of science, Planet Earth and beyond, Nature of technology

    Capability: Engage with science

    In: Connected 2017 Level 2 - Taking Action

    Publication date: November 2017

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  • Bringing back the birdsong cover image.

    Bringing Back the Birdsong

    Small bird on tree stump.

    by Shanthie Walker

    For years, introduced predators have been killing birds along the Kepler Track in Fiordland. Students in the Kids Restore the Kepler project are working with the Department of Conservation and the Fiordland Conservation Trust to reduce the number of predators living in the area. Their mission: to bring birdsong back to the Kepler.

    Series: Connected 2017 Level 2 - Taking Action

    Learning area: English, Science

    Curriculum level: 2

    Category: Non-fiction

    Strand: Nature of science, Living world

    Capability: Engage with science

    In: Connected 2017 Level 2 - Taking Action

    Publication date: November 2017

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  • Bears with porridge.

    Pease Porridge Hot

    Poem card

    The repetition in this poem draws the children in to read along with you and enjoy the firm beat and rhyme. (Part of Set 1.)

    Download the full size PDF using the Text link.

    Series: Ready to Read Colour Wheel

    Learning area: English

    Category: Fiction

    Shared texts

    Publication date: January 2012

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  • Sheep and farmer.

    Baa Baa Black Sheep

    Poem card

    A well-known favourite that most new entrants will know from pre-school and be able to sing along with from their first day at school. There are some old-fashioned words to discuss – “dame”, “lane”, “master”, and “sir”. (Part of Set 1.)

    Download the full size PDF using the Text link.

    Series: Ready to Read Colour Wheel

    Learning area: English

    Category: Fiction

    Shared texts

    Publication date: January 2012

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  • Shoe.

    One Two Buckle My Shoe

    Poem card

    This counting rhyme links well with your numeracy programme. (Part of Set 1.)

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    Series: Ready to Read Colour Wheel

    Learning area: English

    Category: Fiction

    Shared texts

    Publication date: January 2012

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  • Log truck on a gravel road.

    The Most

    Poem card

    This poem explores the idea of trucks bragging about the loads they are carrying. (Part of Set 2.)

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    Series: Ready to Read Colour Wheel

    Learning area: English

    Category: Fiction

    Shared texts

    Publication date: January 2012

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  • Daisy field.

    Daisy Chain

    Poem card

    The pastime that spans generations – making daisy chains with your friends. (Part of Set 2.)

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    Series: Ready to Read Colour Wheel

    Learning area: English

    Category: Fiction

    Shared texts

    Publication date: January 2012

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  • Cicada on a wall.

    Clickety-clack Cicada

    Poem card

    This poem describes the sound of noisy cicadas that we hear in summer. (Part of Set 2.)

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    Series: Ready to Read Colour Wheel

    Learning area: English

    Category: Fiction

    Shared texts

    Publication date: January 2012

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  • Two birds flying.

    Two Little Dickey Birds

    Poem card

    This rhyme explores repetition and alliteration. Why did Peter and Paul fly away? (Part of Set 2.)

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    Series: Ready to Read Colour Wheel

    Learning area: English

    Category: Fiction

    Shared texts

    Publication date: January 2012

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  • Monkeys in bed.

    Ten Little Monkeys

    Poem card

    Why did the doctor say, “No more monkeys jumping on the bed”? (Part of Set 2.)

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    Series: Ready to Read Colour Wheel

    Learning area: English

    Category: Fiction

    Shared texts

    Publication date: January 2012

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