Instructional Series
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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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Frog School
by Philippa Werry
illustrations by Fraser Williamson
At Frog School, Freddie Frog is feeling hopeless compared to his classmates, who freely boast about their abilities. But when Snake comes along, Freddie has a chance to show his special talent. This humorous play explores bullying in a subtle and non-threatening way.
Purple 2
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Scaredy Crow
by Sheryl Gwyther
In this narrative, told mainly through dialogue, Scaredy Crow is teased by the other crows because he is frightened of the scarecrow. Three mice come to his aid, and together, they devise a plan to trick the bully crows and teach them a lesson, but there is a surprising twist at the end of the tale.
Gold 1
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MeMe and Me
Life with a new phone spins out of control.
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Benny
by Bernard Beckett
illustrations by Pippa Keel
“That day last week shouldn’t have been different, but it was.”
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Badge of Honour
by Sarah Penwarden
illustrations by Vaughan Flanagan
Isaac’s thrilled to be made school captain; his friend Tomasi isn’t so sure.
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Das Piano
by Bernard Beckett
This dark, humorous narrative is set during the First World War and, through exaggeration, shows the effects of extreme patriotism that can appear in wartime. Thomas, the narrator, hates Mrs Biggs, his teacher. He also hates singing. When Mrs Biggs finds him playing Catch the German, she punishes him by making him sing in front of the mayor. Thomas’s desperate attempt to avoid singing has unexpected results when Mrs Biggs and the mayor decide to smash the piano – because it was made in Germany.
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The Fight
by Sarah Penwarden
illustrated by Scott Pearson
"Robbie shouldn’t have laughed. I can feel the change in atmosphere. It’s like a hot day with thunderclouds on the way."
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The Rules
By Maria Samuela
Illustrations by Michel Mulipola
“Matiora couldn’t wait till he had enough money saved up.”
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