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Literacy is a foundational area of learning from early learning through to senior secondary school. The Instructional Series is designed to support teaching and learning through years 1-8. 

On 14 June 2024, the Minister announced changes to the National Curriculum. As changes to the curriculum are progressed the resources in this section will be reviewed and updated to align to the refreshed New Zealand Curriculum. We appreciate your patience while this work is completed.

Use the search box below to help you find materials and resources related to literacy. The filters on the left will help you narrow down your search. 

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Results for Literacy (inc. Instructional Series) ( 1598 results )

    • The Village

      Looking for adventure on a family holiday with her parents, Ava wonders off to explore some nearby ruins.

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    • Happy New Year

      New Year’s Eve on Great Barrier Island doesn’t go according to plan.

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    • Kaupapa Kererū

      Although the kererū is a fairly common bird, its numbers are actually declining.

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    • First World War Mascots

      Many students will be familiar with the use of mascots by sports teams, but they may be surprised to learn that mascots have also been used in wars.

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    • Making Paper

      “Making Paper” describes how a class turned waste paper into an interesting, new kind of paper. This example of a procedural text includes explanations and is well supported wit...

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    • Te Moe‘anga ‘ā Pāpā Timi

      In this dual language flip book, Pāpā Timi stops for a rest on the beach, little suspecting what's about to take place while he sleeps.

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    • Ko e Lova

      This dual language flip book is about a young boy who prepares for a cross-country race and then takes part in it. This book illustrates an aspect of physical activity in a New ...

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    • ‘Oku Tokoni ‘a Simi 

      Simi wants to help prepare the 'umu, but everyone in the family says he can't. As he sits under a tree thinking it's not fair, he notices there is no smoke coming up from the 'u...

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    • Ko e Tokonaki Mahu‘inga

      This dual language flip book tells the story of Falanisisi getting ready for his first game of rugby. He is very excited. But he can't find his rugby boots. Where can they be?

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    • Beating the Wind

      Zephyr was winning the cycle race, but everyone passed her at the end. Why?

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    • T-Shirts

      This lively, rhythmic, rhyming text describes t-shirts belonging to various family members.

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    • Kilikiti

      Then there’s kilikiti. Kee-lee-kee-tee (perfect – top marks this time).

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