This resource is a comprehension, discussion, and activity guide accompanying the novel Refugee by T K Alan Gratz, published in 2017. The story revolves around three main characters and their journey to escape their home countries. The book combines elements of oppression and injustice and explores themes of trauma, war, bravery, cruelty versus kindness, sacrifice,…
This novel study is a comprehension, discussion, and activity guide accompanying Witi Ihimaera’s The Whale Rider. The book explores themes of family, friendship, bravery, gender roles, power and resilience and traditions. The Whale Rider Novel Study has been split up into sections. Each section varies in size due to the number of pages and…
This novel study is a comprehension, discussion, and activity guide accompanying the novel Children of the Rush (Book 1) by James Russell. The book explores themes of social injustice, friendship, and bravery against the backdrop of the 1860s gold rush in New Zealand. The Children of the Rush Novel Study has been split up…
This novel study is a comprehension, discussion, and activity guide accompanying Des Hunt’s The Last Tuatara. This intriguing novel is suitable for upper primary to lower secondary because of its themes of family, friendship, bravery, and environmental awareness. The Last Tuatara Novel Study has been split up into sections. Each section varies in size…
This novel study is a comprehension, discussion and activity guide to accompany the novel Whale Pot Bay by Des Hunt. This is an intriguing novel for upper primary to lower secondary because of its themes of family, friendship, bravery, and environmental awareness. The Whale Pot Bay Novel Study has been split up into sections….
Our Daily Literacy Review Slides are dynamic and effective tools for enhancing memory, retention, and learning. By incorporating the principles of spaced practice, interleaved practice, and retrieval practice, these daily reviews offer a comprehensive approach to reinforcing previously taught literacy content. They are a great companion to your structured literacy programme. What is included in…
This novel study accompanies Children of the Rush (Book 2) by James Russell, continuing the gripping adventures in Gabriel’s Gully during the 1860s Otago gold rush. After the intense events of the first book, Michael, Atarangi, and Siu—three close friends—face even greater dangers. Children of the Rush (Book 2) deepens the themes explored in the…
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