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 resource provides follow-up activities for a selection of 15 Orange Level 15 PM readers found in New Zealand and Australian schools. An engaging format is used to develop your students’ sense of agency and independence – perfect for your reading rotations. Save your time and know that your students are completing follow-up activities…
Take a trip back in time while improving reading comprehension with our Ancient Egypt Pharaohs Reading Comprehension activities. This activity pack includes one differentiated Year 5 – 8 non-fiction passage (at two levels) with six pages of unique and engaging text-dependent questions and higher-order thinking tasks. Gain context with our bonus Ancient Egypt PowerPoint and…
Improve reading comprehension in your classroom with our differentiated Myths and Legends Volume Two passages and questions. This pack includes four traditional literature passages with six pages of engaging text-dependent questions and higher-order thinking tasks. These activities are great for your guided reading program, or as homework tasks. Learn more about Isis and Osiris, King Midas and…
Engage your students in the “friendly games” with our creative and engaging resource bundle. Your students will learn about the history of the Commonwealth Games, its traditions, the city of Birmingham, and the upcoming 2026 Glasgow Games! Our Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games Resource Bundle features: The Games Scavenger Hunt Puzzle Activity – Year 5-8 The…
Improve reading comprehension in your classroom with our Ocean themed Under the Sea reading comprehension passages and questions. This differentiated resource pack includes FIVE non-fiction passages with six pages of unique and engaging text-dependent questions and higher-order thinking tasks. These activities are great for your guided reading program, or as homework tasks. Great for sea…
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…
We’ve put together a set of reading response activities for the NZ School Journal Level 3 November 2022. Our School Journal Level 3 November 2022 Activities 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…
Let us save you time this ANZAC Day and April with our Year 3 and 4 Anzac Day Activities Bundle – four fantastic literacy and social studies resources featuring Reading, Writing, and more! Perfect for the NZ (New Zealand) classroom and your guided reading and writing program. These activities, full of Anzac day information, would…
Take a trip back in time while improving reading comprehension with our differentiated River Nile Reading Comprehension activities. This activity pack includes one Year Five and Six (Grade Five and Six) informational non-fiction passage with six pages of unique and engaging text-dependent questions and higher-order thinking tasks. Gain context with our bonus Ancient Egypt powerpoint…
This resource provides follow-up activities and home-learning tasks for six new (March 2026) Ready to Read Phonics Plus Māhuri Sapling Level readers found in New Zealand schools. An engaging format is used to develop your students’ sense of agency and independence – perfect for your reading rotations. Texts Covered in this Resource: Lani in…
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