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My Sister by Sally Sutton
Little sister has just started school and is too scared to go down the school slide. Her older sister describes how they finally manage to solve this problem. The familiar setting, authentic situation, and realistic illustrations provide opportunities for children to make connections to their own experiences.
This text has a strong framework of high-frequency vocabulary, and the lively dialogue supports expressive reading. Suitable for guided reading at the Blue level.
Learning Media item number 31129.
Duckling Palace by Philippa Werry
This non-fiction text describes how the SPCA cares for orphaned ducklings until they can be released into the wild. The mixture of text forms includes a report on the work of the SPCA, an explanation of how ducks can waterproof their feathers, and instructions for what to do if you find a motherless duckling.
This text supports the comprehension strategies of asking questions and identifying and summarising main ideas. Suitable for guided reading at the Purple level.
Learning Media item number 31032.
I Want to be the Fox by Bronwyn Tainui
Josh is disappointed to be given the part of the rabbit in the school play. No one else seems to understand his problem. Finally, Josh does some hard thinking and comes up with a way to make the best of the situation – with wonderful results.
This text is sure to stimulate rich discussion. It has a high proportion of dialogue, a strong narrative structure, and a satisfying and positive conclusion.
It supports the comprehension strategies of making connections and identifying the author's purpose. Suitable for guided reading at the Green level.
Learning Media item number 30888.