Reading Resources |
| The Lexile Framework® |
Connectors - NEW |
Core Library - NEW |
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Take the guesswork out of matching students with books!
Comprising Scholastic Reading Inventory (SRI) and Scholastic Reading Counts, the Lexile Framework is a revolutionary way of matching readers to books and motivating children to read independently. Through sophisticated computer-adaptive testing, students are assigned a Lexile corresponding to over 6500 levelled titles. Extensive quizzes motivate readers, while completely automated reporting frees you to teach! |
Problem:
What to do with the others while you are teaching reading?
Solution:
Connectors!
- Small Group Reading
- Authentic Peer Learning
- Independent of the teacher
- Based on Reciprocal Reading
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A collection of 40 books that cater for a variety of student interests and reading levels, accompanied by bookmarks to guide students as they are reading. The activities encourage critical thinking before, during and after reading and use a range of:
- Comprehension strategies
- Thinking Skills & Bloom's Taxonomy; Gardner's Multiple Intelligences
A Teacher's Guide provides Teacher Booktalks for each title as well as Reading Conversation teacher notes and title synopsis's, and a scope and sequence. |
| My Story |
X-Zone |
Ziptales |
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Distinguished authors lend their voices to these extensively researched novels written in intimate diary format and inspired by letters and diaries of the time. |
Visually and mentally stimulating, curriculum-based, Lexile-levelled nonfiction!
Each book triggers further thinking and discussion. Ideal for shared reading, guided reading, independent reading and recreational reading, the high-interest nature of the presentation makes these books also suitable for older students experiencing reading difficulties. Plus supporting teaching notes! |
Children will love these exciting collections of brand-new stories.
Featuring animation, music and high-quality artwork, this electronic library will motivate readers effortlessly. |
| Nonfiction |
The Rascals |
Traditional Tales |
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Project spreads and hands-on activities covering all the basics. Fun facts to entertain and appeal to both Middle and Upper Primary students. |
Real books for beginner readers! Have your students learn to read with Paul Jennings and his adorable adventures of Rascal the dragon! |
Encourage independent reading with these lively traditional tales and classic stories! |
| Shared Texts |
Horrible Science |
Bright Ideas |
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We've taken the hard work out of finding texts for your shared reading sessions with these anthologies of quality fiction, nonfiction, poetry and drama! |
These curriculum-linked topics have never been as accessible, or as much fun, for students! |
Bring some fun back into teaching! Jam-packed with brand-new practical activities. |
| Thinking Skills |
Festival Fun |
Comprehension |
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Give students the skills to become creative thinkers and independent learners! |
With clear and simple background information, together with great new activities for young children to make and do, Festival Fun will be an invaluable source of inspiration for all Early
Childhood educators! |
Thirty core units of reproducible reading for a range of text types, with supplementary units providing further practice and reinforcement! |
| Speaking & Listening |
Plot & Character Setting |
Lexile Collections |
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Get children talking with these curriculum-based activities. |
Create a buzz in your literacy lessons with these completely original projects to inspire and develop children’s talk for writing! |
Lexile® collections are libraries of real books with Lexile levels and online quizzes, grouped so you can choose the collections that suit your school. |
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Essential Resources |
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The resources most requested by teachers Australia-wide this is a wonderful range of titles reflecting current issues in education as well as the most popular primary curriculum areas! |
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High Interest/Low Reading Level |
| Billy Kool |
Scholastic News |
Toocool |
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The ultimate reads for the most reluctant readers!
This Lexile-levelled series will appeal to Middle and Upper Primary sport- and adventure-loving students as well as students who need simplified texts to read with confidence. Plus comprehensive supporting teacher resource materials! |
Meet the needs of your SOSE/HSIE classroom in a challenging and engaging way with these class sets of 30 interactive and informative newspapers! |
Toocool captivates reluctant readers, builds confidence and self-esteem, and empowers independent reading!
Sixteen short, manageable, Lexile-levelled, action-packed novels with appealing illustrations supported by the rules of each sport, interviews and more. Plus comprehensive supporting teacher resource materials! |
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Values Education |
| Milly, Molly |
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An essential resource to address Values Education in your school!
A unique resource that provides teachers with stories for teaching the social/emotional values in the SOSE and PDHPE curricula. Each Milly Molly story has a message with a value implicitly woven into the plot. Plus comprehensive supporting teacher resource materials and Milly Molly Dolls to engage young students and bring the stories to life! |
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Indigenous Education |
| Reconciliation |
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Deliver an inclusive curriculum!
Reconciliation is a NationalOutcomes-based program designed in partnership with Indigenous people to promote appreciation and respect for Aboriginal culture within the total Australian story. Winner of the 2003 Australian Award for Excellence in Education Publishing! |
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Spelling and Writing |
| Vocabulary Guides |
Writing Guides |
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Vocabulary building activities that closely follow the National Literacy Framework word-level objectives!
Including four books aimed at students aged seven to eleven, this series offers reproducible tasks ideal for homework, supporting teacher resource materials and target vocabulary lists. |
Practical support for shared and guided writing sessions!
Build content knowledge of writing genres with the help of comprehensive teacher resource materials, models to share, student-friendly blackline masters, support structures and assessment tools! |
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Music and Drama |
| Performance Plays |
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Reproducible play scripts for kids!
Each of these eleven plays will take you and your class through a tried-and-tested workshop approach to doing plays, from warm-ups and rehearsals to performance! |
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Encyclopedias and Research
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| Grolier Online |
Grolier Reference |
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All the internet reference you will ever need!
Grolier Online offers a complete source of reference material. From extensive hyperlinking, article updates, bibliographies and kid-safe web links, Grolier Online is an excellent companion for students and teachers. |
Your comprehensive encyclopedia collection. All the resources you need in areas of General Knowledge, SOSE/HSIE, Science and Music. |
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