Instructional Series
Welcome to the English medium literacy instructional series teaching and learning resources for years 1 to 8.
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Bugbix for Breakfast
by Bronwen Wall
This article tackles a topic that many people feel squeamish about: eating insects. The writer explains that many people around the world eat insects as a normal part of their diet.
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The Amazing Humans
by Renata Hopkins
illustrated by Michel Mulipola
"It was then that Mere noticed a little Zeelonite standing off to one side. The alien was watching them with a sad look on its face. At least, they thought it looked sad – it was sometimes hard to tell with Zeelonites. "
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The Race
by Chris Tse
illustrated by Ant Sang
In this play, Chris Tse retells a traditional Chinese story about how the twelve animals that make up the Chinese zodiac came to be chosen and how their order was decided. All twelve of the Zodiac animals are characters in the play, although only six of them have speaking parts.
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The Zoo Debate
by Philippa Werry
This article presents both sides of a debate: should we or shouldn’t we have zoos? It includes a short history of zoos and some suggestions for alternatives. It also includes lists of valid points for and against zoos.
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A Work of Art
by Simon Cooke
illustrated by Josh Morgan
"Your sacks of rubbish are the new installation – they represent hope for the future. It’s easy to see that you all care about the environment. "
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My 'What If' Planet
by James Brown
illustrated by Leon Mackie
"On clear nights, I stare at the stars. My Space Facts book says they are suns, some a thousand times bigger than ours, some with planets orbiting them."
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The Mysterious Stones of Tonga
by 'Ana Maui Taufe'ulungaki
illustrated by Scott Pearson
In this article, Dr ‘Ana Maui Taufe‘ulungaki describes and discusses an unusual stone monument, Ha‘amonga ‘a Maui (the Burden of Maui), which stands near the village of Niutōua in Tonga. The monument is special because there are very few stone structures to be found anywhere in the Pacific.
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Score!
by Bronwen Wall
"Tiana tucks the ball under her arm and races up the field. It’s three tackles down – there’s only one more play left in this set. The other team is waiting for her."
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The Best Team Ever
by Philippa Werry
illustrated by Fraser Williamson
This play follows 6 students grouped together to make a wearable arts costume. The students are forced to improvise after their original idea doesn't go as planned.
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A Gust of Wind
by Sarah Penwarden
illustrated by Rachel Walker and Adam Pryor
In this four-stanza, illustrated poem, Sarah Penwarden uses rich imagery to describe the four seasons. The first-person narrator is a child, and the poem also reflects his or her relationship with grandparents.