We’ve put together a set of reading response activities for the NZ School Journal Level 2 June 2014. 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…
We’ve put together a set of reading response activities for the Connected Level 3 2015: Fact or Fiction? 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…
We’ve put together a set of reading response activities for the Connected 2016 Level 3: Picture This. 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 of…
This bundle of differentiated reading, writing and activities and language posters is a great way to focus on the Fijian language and culture. This would be perfect to use during Fijian Language Week. This Fiji Reading, Writing and Classroom Display BUNDLE includes the following resources: Fiji Scavenger Hunt Puzzle Activity Fiji Greetings Introductions Farewells…
This New Zealand Sight Words Bundle includes superhero themed sight words activities and certificates to promote super sight word success! These feature the Magenta to Orange words of the NZ High-Frequency word colour wheel. Use these activities as part of your Word Work Daily 5 activities, for homework, or as an addition to your writing…
Learn about notable New Zealand authors: Patricia Grace, Keri Hulme, Witi Ihimaera and Alan Duff with our Authors of Aotearoa Activity Bundle. Improve reading comprehension in your classroom with our differentiated close reading passages and questions. Also useful to integrate into a financial literacy unit. This Authors of Aotearoa Reading Comprehension Activity Bundle features the following two resources:…
Ramp up your reading comprehension program with this Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Mega Bundle. It features differentiated Reading Comprehension passages and questions with Higher Order Thinking activities based on TEN topic areas: Sports Stars, Kiwiana, Video Games, Natural Disasters, Myths and Legends From Around The World (Volume One and Two), Māori Myths and Legends…
This resource contains 8 independent activity sheets designed for Year 7 students to practice literacy skills autonomously. These tasks are structured to provide student agency and to allow teachers to work with other groups without frequent interruptions. Please note: We’ve included a version with “Year 7” in the heading and a version without it….
This complete unit provides everything you need to systematically and explicitly teach four common prefixes (re-, un-, dis-, in-/im-) using an evidence-based, morphology-first approach. Built on the principles of the Science of Reading, this resource uses a Structured Literacy framework, moving beyond memorisation to build deep, transferable skills by focusing on word parts. Focus…
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 designed to give students extra fluency practice. Project the slides on your classroom projector or TV, and you are ready to go! A full teacher script is built into the slides to help guide you through the resource. The words used in this fluency resource are aligned to the scope and…
Enhance your students’ reading comprehension and knowledge of NZ history content with this comprehensive resource, focused on Valley of the Whales from the Level 4 June 2023 School Journal. This teaching tool is great as an addition to your structured literacy program. It engages students in deep comprehension strategies, vocabulary building, grammar, syntax, sentence…
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…
Develop your students’ reading comprehension with this comprehensive resource, focused on Hui Te Rangiora: The Navigator from the Level 2 June 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,…
Ignite enthusiasm and build essential writing skills in your classroom with these writing prompts and structured activities. Covering the genres of narrative (writing to entertain), argument writing (writing to persuade), and informative writing (writing to inform), this resource includes engaging prompts, mentor texts, scaffolded materials, and graphic organisers for planning. Comprehensive teacher notes are also…
Explore the history of pa in New Zealand with this dynamic whole-class teaching resource. These whole-class teaching slides work for Year 5-8 learners and align with the Science of Reading and the principles of a knowledge-rich curriculum. In this History of Pā Whole-Class teaching pack, you receive: 1. A whole-class teaching set of…
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