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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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Number One
by Joy Cowley
pictures by Jill McDonald
This humorous, imaginative narrative features a mischievous ghost who likes to frighten people. The story is supported by striking black and white illustrations. Repetitive elements in the text provide support for less confident readers.
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Monster’s Lunch
by Janice Marriott
illustrated by Scott Pearson
When Monster starts school, two of his classmates look after him, but at lunchtime, they are in for a big surprise when they find out what he has in his lunch box!
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Fantail, Fantail
by Margaret Mahy
drawings by Bruce Phillips
This very “New Zealand” text is written as a conversation between a fantail and an unidentified person, and it informs the reader about the food that Fantail prefers. The companion text Old Tuatara ends with the same climax – the demise of an unwitting fly.
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I Can Read
by Margaret Malcolm
illustrations by Adrian Heke
This book features a boy proudly reading to some important people in his life at home and school.
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Old Tuatara
by Joy Cowley
drawings by Clare Bowes
This very “New Zealand” text features a tuatara who appears to be asleep but who is, in fact, waiting to catch a meal. It has strong links to Fantail, Fantail (shared).
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Rain, Rain
by Joy Cowley
illustrated by Nina Price
This is a clearly sequenced, poetic narrative about a family tramping through the bush in wet weather and then setting up camp. Despite the rain, the children are clearly having a great time.
Red 2
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Painting the Fence
by Susan Paris
illustrated by Kat Chadwick
When William and Grandad offer to paint the fence, they soon discover a problem. Grandma wants a white fence, but there is no white paint left in the shed. Their solution (and Grandma’s reaction) will delight students. Students will have met Grandad and William before in the guided book Earmuffs.
Yellow 1
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Purr-fect!
by Dot Meharry
illustrated by Peter Campbell
This moral tale about a beautiful but vain and gullible bird and a clever cat has a dramatic ending that is sure to stimulate lively discussion.
Yellow 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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No Skipper!
by Sharon Holt
illustrated by Marjorie Scott
This humorous story features a boisterous family pet who would love to be allowed inside. When rain sets in, Skipper gets his opportunity.
Blue 3
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