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
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.
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Bringing Back the Birdsong
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.
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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.)
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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.)
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One Two Buckle My Shoe
Poem card
This counting rhyme links well with your numeracy programme. (Part of Set 1.)
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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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Daisy Chain
Poem card
The pastime that spans generations – making daisy chains with your friends. (Part of Set 2.)
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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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Two Little Dickey Birds
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This rhyme explores repetition and alliteration. Why did Peter and Paul fly away? (Part of Set 2.)
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Ten Little Monkeys
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Why did the doctor say, “No more monkeys jumping on the bed”? (Part of Set 2.)
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