We’ve put together a set of reading response activities for the NZ School Journal Level 2 May 2015. Our School Journal resource has everything you need to dive into the story and articles within this publication. Both a paper-based and digital option are included so you can use this in the way that suits…
This comprehensive resource based on the report ‘Solar Power in Tokelau’ from Junior Journal 57, will develop your students’ reading comprehension while also developing key content knowledge. It is great as an addition to your Year 3 structured literacy program. You can also use this during Tokelau Language Week! Solar Power in Tokela –…
We’ve put together a set of reading response activities for the Connected 2016 Level 4: Getting the Message. This resource has everything you need to dive into the articles within this publication. The Connected series promotes content-based literacy. Students are exposed to scientific, technological, and mathematical vocabulary and contexts, and broaden their knowledge and understanding…
Develop your students’ reading comprehension with this comprehensive resource, focused on The Problem with Wallabies from the Level 2 November 2023 School Journal. Great as an addition to your structured literacy program. Enhance Your Students’ Reading Comprehension with Science of Reading Principles. This teaching tool engages students in deep comprehension strategies, vocabulary building, grammar,…
This resource is a comprehension, discussion and activity guide to accompany the novel Charlie Tangaroa and the God of War by T K Roxborogh. This novel combines elements of Māori mythology with a modern setting and explores themes of family, friendship, bravery, and environmental awareness.. It would suit upper primary or intermediate-aged students. The…
A comprehensive Reading, Literacy, and Writing novel study that bridges the gap between understanding a novel and mastering the craft of writing. This comprehensive 6-week unit for Year 6 and 7 (Phase 2 and 3) provides a total literacy solution by intentionally building the foundations students need to succeed. By managing cognitive load through a…
Develop your students’ reading comprehension with this comprehensive whole-class teaching resource, focused on the story Spotting Kiwi from the Year 4 November 2025 School Journal. Great as an addition to your structured literacy program. Enhance Your Students’ Reading Comprehension with Science of Reading Principles. Spotting Kiwi – School Journal Year 4 November 2025 This…
Develop your students’ reading comprehension with this comprehensive resource, focused on the article Saving the Lizards from the Level 2 November 2022 School Journal. Great as an addition to your structured literacy program. Enhance Your Students’ Reading Comprehension with Science of Reading Principles. This teaching tool engages students in deep comprehension strategies, vocabulary building,…
Enhance Your Students’ Reading Comprehension with Science of Reading Principles. This comprehensive resource based on the article ‘Land of Islands’ from Junior Journal 69, will develop your students’ reading comprehension while also developing key content knowledge. It is a great addition to your Year 3 structured literacy program. ‘Land of Islands’: This article integrates…
This resource is designed as a decodable text for older readers (year 4 – Year 8). It focuses on how we can reduce the amount of waste we produce. Focus Phonemes and Graphemes: It has a particular focus on: /s/ phoneme, represented by ‘s’, ‘ss’, ‘ce’, ‘se’ and ‘c’ This resource contains: Decodable text…
This resource is a comprehension, discussion and activity guide to accompany the novel Search for a Kiwi Killer by Des Hunt. This mystery-adventure, set in rural New Zealand, features themes of friendship, loyalty and kaitiakitanga. It would suit upper primary or intermediate-aged students. The Search for a Kiwi Killer Novel Study is split into…
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