READING OUTCOMES BY READING LEVEL AND AGE
Transcript of READING OUTCOMES BY READING LEVEL AND AGE
READING OUTCOMES BY READING LEVEL AND AGE
READING LEVELS* 1–15:
READING AGE (YEARS) 4.5–7
READING LEVELS 1–8: READING AGE (YEARS) 4.5–6
Students can:• enjoy listening to stories• make personal text choices and share reasons for the choice• recall significant events from a shared story• recognise common words in print• engage actively in shared reading experiences• make connections between characters, situations and life experiences• read short, predictable texts with known language and supporting illustrations• apply an emerging knowledge of print, sounds and letters to begin to read independently• identify rhyme, sounds and patterns in texts.
READING LEVELS 9–15: READING AGE (YEARS) 6–7
Students can:• maintain engagement during read aloud sessions and respond to closed questions• read aloud with developing fluency• apply knowledge of sounds, sentences, common words and punctuation when reading aloud• make predictions and summarise consequences• understand that choice of reading matter is influenced by personal interests• self correct when reading out loud• draw on background knowledge to make inferences and predictions• choose and re-read favourite texts• understand language conventions in written texts • discuss characters and settings of texts, explore how language is used to present these • differentiate between literal and implied meaning.
READING LEVEL AND AGE
READING OUTCOMES
READING LEVELS 16–25:
READING AGE (YEARS) 7–8
Students can:• sustain listening during read-aloud sessions, making predictions and responding to questions• understand sound/symbol connections and apply this knowledge to decode unfamiliar words• develop and apply contextual knowledge• with guidance, discuss different texts on a topic and identify similarities and differences between
the texts • identify the parts of a simple sentence that represent ‘What’s happening?’, ‘Who or what is
involved?’ and the surrounding circumstances• engage in wide reading of self-selected and teacher-selected texts• identify features of texts from different cultures, using cues such as language patterns,
vocabulary and illustrations• participate in guided reading activities, observing and applying reading mannerisms and
interacting with the group• develop personal reading preferences that include fiction and nonfiction choices• identify and explain the structure of a story• inquire and wonder about the intent of a text.
* Reading levels aligned to Reading Recovery criteria
READING LEVELS 26–30+:
READING AGE (YEARS) 8–9
Students can: • engage in a variety of texts for enjoyment
• draw on an increasing range of skills and strategies to fluently read, view and comprehend a range of texts on less familiar topics
• access texts that describe increasingly complex sets of events spanning multiple pages and connect unknown experiences to prior understandings
• access appropriate informative texts to develop new understandings• read appropriate level texts independently and with clear understanding• identify the elements of a story: beginning, middle and end• engage in character analysis and identify reasons for personalities, actions and interactions• inquire and wonder about texts and what the author may be conveying• acknowledge that different texts create different personal responses• develop early research skills such as skimming a text for the broad message and seeking
specific information from headings, illustrations and key words• engage with a range of texts including poems and plays.
Who we areAn inquiry into the nature of the self, beliefs and values; personal, physical, mental, social and spiritual health; human relationships including families, friends, communities and cultures; rights and responsibilities; what it means to be human.
How we organise ourselves
An inquiry into the interconnectedness of human-made systems and communities; the structure and function of organizations; societal decision-making; economic activities and their impact on humankind and the environment.
Sharing the planet
An inquiry into rights and responsibilities in the struggle to share finite resources with other people and with other living things; communities and the relationships within and between them; access to equal opportunities; peace and conflict resolution.
How the world works
An inquiry into the natural world and its laws; the interaction between the natural world (physical and biological) and human societies; how humans use their understanding of scientific principles; the impact of scientific and technological advances on society and on the environment.
Where we are in place and time
An exploration of our orientation in place and time; of our personal histories and geographies; homes and journeys; the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationships between and the interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations. from local and global perspectives.
How we express ourselves
An inquiry into the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs, and values; the ways in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity, our appreciation of the aesthetic.
Resources mapped to the transdisciplinary themes:
Who we are
How the world works
How we organise ourselves
Sharing the planet
Where we are in place and time
How we express ourselves
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CONTENTS
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Reading Level
Title Level TopicFiction/Non-fiction
ISBN
1 Who Am I?Talk About Texts Foundation
Farm animals, pretending, ways of moving
Fiction
9781420239911
1Where Do You Work?
Talk About Texts Foundation
Jobs, where people work
Non-fiction
9781420239942
2 Ready for SchoolTalk About Texts Foundation
Getting ready for school
Non-fiction
9781420240337
2 Where is Pip?Talk About Texts Foundation
Places in a house, looking for things
Fiction
9781420239973
3 My TownTalk About Texts Foundation
Places in a town, what people do there
Non-fiction
9781420240313
4 My SensesTalk About Texts Foundation
The five senses Non-fiction
9781420240092
4Our New Old Home
Talk About Texts Foundation
Moving house, home improvement
Fiction
9781420240061
4Will you play with me?
Talk About Texts Foundation
Animal abilities, wild animals
Fiction
9781420240030
4Looking after my teeth
Talk About Texts Foundation
Tooth care, visiting the dentist
Non-Fiction
9781420240344
Transdisciplinary theme:
Who we are
2
Reading Level
Title Level TopicFiction/Non-fiction
ISBN
5 Healthy ChoicesTalk About Texts Foundation
Healthy foods Non-fiction
9781420240153
5 Clean Up TroubleTalk About Texts Foundation
Helping at home, cleaning up
Fiction
9781420240122
6 Monkey LunchTalk About Texts Foundation
Fussy eating, food preferences
Fiction
9781420240177
6 Time to PlayTalk About Texts Foundation
Animal activities, jungle animals
Fiction
9781420240184
6 RamadanTalk About Texts Foundation
Culture, religion, beliefs, traditions
Non-fiction
9781420240320
9 The Race Talk About Texts 1Traditional story, trying your best
Fiction
9781420240382
10 Pancake Saturday Talk About Texts 1Helping at home, family
Fiction
9781420240436
10The Belltown Sauce Disaster
Talk About Texts 1Fussy eating, family, eating together
Fiction
9781420240443
11 Kitten and Crow Talk About Texts 1Helping people, friendship, love
Fiction
9781420240481
Transdisciplinary theme:
Who we are
3
Reading Level
Title Level TopicFiction/Non-fiction
ISBN
15 It All Adds Up Talk About Texts 1Skills, maths, doing your best
Fiction
9781420240658
15 Meeting Meilin Talk About Texts 1Family, comparing lives, life in China
Fiction
9781420240696
16Judo or Taekwondo?
Talk About Texts 1Martial Arts, rules, technique, training
Non-fiction
9781420240733
16How the Kiwi Lost His Wings
Talk About Texts 1Traditional story, different types of birds
Fiction
9781420240702
17The Fox and the Crow
Talk About Texts 2Traditional story, cunning, critical thinking
Fiction
9781420240801
17Why the Opossum’s Tail is Bare
Talk About Texts 2Traditional story, morals, pride, animal features
Fiction
9781420240818
19 Greedy Anansi Talk About Texts 2Traditional story, sharing, helping people
Fiction
9781420240986
20My Day as a Superhero
Talk About Texts 2Helping people, local problems, imagination
Fiction
9781420241082
22 A True Leader Talk About Texts 2Qualities of leadership
Fiction
9781420241037
Transdisciplinary theme:
Who we are
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Reading Level
Title Level TopicFiction/Non-fiction
ISBN
22Two Cinderella Stories
Talk About Texts 2Cinderella stories from Bulgaria and China
Fiction
9781420241099
23 Dancing a Story Talk About Texts 2Dances around the world, storytelling through dance
Non-fiction
9781420241174
23 Dad’s Bad Call Talk About Texts 2Rules, fair play, sports, teamwork
Fiction
9781420241068
24 Back Then Talk About Texts 3Life in the past, learning from family
Fiction
9781420241198
24The Not-So Big Bad Wolf
Talk About Texts 3Retelling, friendship, misunderstanding, judging people
Fiction
9781420241235
26 The Trading Cards Talk About Texts 3
Friendship, presentation skills, project work, making up
Fiction
9781420241297
28Leena Saves the Day
Talk About Texts 3Robots, technology, helping people
Fiction
9781420241341
29 Playing to Win Talk About Texts 3
Team work, independence, practice, trying again, sport
Fiction
9781420241518
Transdisciplinary theme:
Who we are
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Transdisciplinary theme:
How the world works
Reading Level
Title Level TopicFiction/Non-fiction
ISBN
1 My CarTalk About Texts Foundation
Where things are, places in the house
Fiction
9781420239935
2 I See a TigerTalk About Texts Foundation
Shadows Fiction
9781420239980
3Changing Weather
Talk About Texts Foundation
Weather and clothing Non-fiction
9781420240047
3 Going on a PicnicTalk About Texts Foundation
Picnics, wildlife Fiction
9781420240078
4 Go-Kart RaceTalk About Texts Foundation
Describing vehicles, comparing
Fiction
9781420240085
5Who's in the Boat?
Talk About Texts Foundation
Safety at sea, family outings
Fiction
9781420240115
5 Can you find it?Talk About Texts Foundation
Materials and properties
Non-fiction
9781420240146
6 Watch it Grow!Talk About Texts Foundation
How plants grow, planting seeds, needs of a plant
Non-fiction
9781420240207
6A World of Clothing
Talk About Texts Foundation
Types of clothes, dressing for the weather
Non-fiction
9781420240191
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Transdisciplinary theme:
How the world works
Reading Level
Title Level TopicFiction/Non-fiction
ISBN
8 My TripTalk About Texts Foundation
Numbers 1 - 5, what you can see in nature
Fiction
9781420240276
8How to Make Rain
Talk About Texts Foundation
The water cycle, rain, need for water
Non-fiction
9781420240306
9Our Sky: Day and Night
Talk About Texts 1What you can see in the sky
Non-fiction
9781420240412
10 The Ten Suns Talk About Texts 1Traditional story, the sun and its effects
Fiction
9781420240429
11Let’s Grow Some Beans
Talk About Texts 1What plants need, experimenting
Non-fiction
9781420240542
12 What is a Nut? Talk About Texts 1Food, properties of a nut
Non-fiction
9781420240559
13Turtles Under Threat
Talk About Texts 1Turtles, life cycle, hunting, conservation
Non-fiction
9781420240597
14Changing Materials
Talk About Texts 1Cotton, making yarn, uses of fabrics
Non-fiction
9781420240757
14 Our Sun Talk About Texts 1Facts about the sun, space, science
Non-fiction
9781420240689
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Reading Level
Title Level TopicFiction/Non-fiction
ISBN
16 The Life of Birds Talk About Texts 1Differences and similarities between birds
Non-fiction
9781420240740
16 Ice Cream SOS Talk About Texts 1Heat and melting, telling stories
Fiction
9781420240719
17My Water Adventure
Talk About Texts 2Water treatment, imagination
Fiction
9781420240825
17The Force of Gravity
Talk About Texts 2Gravity, how it works, space
Non-fiction
9781420241150
18Maui’s Greatest Catch
Talk About Texts 2Traditional story, land formation myth
Fiction
9781420240856
18Exploring the Seven Continents
Talk About Texts 2Geography, climates, facts
Non-fiction
9781420240887
19From Cotton to Jeans
Talk About Texts 2How jeans are made, clothing, materials
Non-fiction
9781420241006
19 Storm Chaser Talk About Texts 2Tornadoes, weather, science
Fiction
9781420240993
Transdisciplinary theme:
How the world works
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Reading Level
Title Level TopicFiction/Non-fiction
ISBN
20 Why Eat Local? Talk About Texts 2Eating local, community, environment
Non-fiction
9781420240931
21Powered by Nature: Sun versus Wind
Talk About Texts 2Renewable energy, solar power, wind power, machines
Non-fiction
9781420241044
22 Famous Flyers Talk About Texts 2Biographies of famous aviators
Non-Fiction
9781420241051
22When the Rain Comes
Talk About Texts 2Rain benefits, disasters, culture
Non-fiction
9781420241020
23 Metals Talk About Texts 2Properties of metals, what we use them for
Non-fiction
9781420241105
23Predicting the Weather
Talk About Texts 2Types of weather, how meteorologists predict the weather
Non-fiction
9781420241129
24 City Transport Talk About Texts 3Different forms of city transport
Non-fiction
9781420241228
Transdisciplinary theme:
How the world works
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Reading Level
Title Level TopicFiction/Non-fiction
ISBN
25Science in Hospitals
Talk About Texts 3Impact of science on medicine, wearable tech, hospitals
Fiction
9781420241464
25Asia's Amazing Fossils
Talk About Texts 3Fossils, ancient history, archaeology, evolution
Non-fiction
9781420241471
26 Great Inventors Talk About Texts 3Profiles of inventors, important inventions around the world
Non-fiction
9781420241303
27 Plant Life Cycles Talk About Texts 3How plants grow, different methods of pollination
Non-fiction
9781420241334
27 Make It Fly! Talk About Texts 3Types of kites, history of kites, kite making projects
Non-fiction
9781420241327
28 Earth Talk About Texts 3How the earth moves, time zones, seasons
Non-fiction
9781420241501
28 Dams Talk About Texts 3What is a dam, how dams work, history of dams
Non-fiction
9781420241365
30 Simple Machines Talk About Texts 3Basic technology, physics, wheels, pivots
Non-fiction
9781420241426
Transdisciplinary theme:
How the world works
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Transdisciplinary theme:
How we organise ourselves
Reading Level
Title Level TopicFiction/Non-fiction
ISBN
2 Into SpaceTalk About Texts Foundation
Imagination, play, packing, preparation
Fiction
9781420239966
7Tim Packs for a Trip
Talk About Texts Foundation
Travel, preparation, packing, needs
Fiction
9781420240221
7 Children's GamesTalk About Texts Foundation
Games around the world, rules, play
Non-fiction
9781420240252
8 The Tree HouseTalk About Texts Foundation
Working together, materials, parts of a house
Fiction
9781420240283
11The Backyard Mystery
Talk About Texts 1Mystery, figuring things out, animals
Fiction
9781420240498
13Tom's Business Diary
Talk About Texts 1Projects, making lemonade, running a business
Fiction
9781420240603
15Spend Now or Spend Later?
Talk About Texts 1Money, spending, saving, donating
Non-fiction
9781420240641
18People Who Made a Difference
Talk About Texts 2
Profiles of important people, health, research, helping those in need
Non-fiction
9781420240870
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Reading Level
Title Level TopicFiction/Non-fiction
ISBN
20The Underground City
Talk About Texts 2Imagining the future, time travel
Fiction
9781420240894
20 Living by the Water Talk About Texts 2History of city development, why people live near water
Non-fiction
9781420240955
22 What is Money? Talk About Texts 2History of money around the world
Non-fiction
9781420241075
25 Our Jungle Talk About Texts 3Community work, rare creatures, protecting nature
Fiction
9781420241259
27 Code Champions Talk About Texts 3Semaphore, morse code, helping out, camping, school trips
Fiction
9781420241495
29Who Needs to Read Maps?
Talk About Texts 3Maps, why we use them, the history of maps
Non-fiction
9781420241389
29Doctors Without Borders
Talk About Texts 3
Helping the world, emergency responses, disasters, conflict, charity
Fiction
9781420241396
30+ Jacques Cousteau Talk About Texts 3Exploration, Biography, history, sea life
Non-fiction
9781420241440
30+Recycle and Reduce Waste
Talk About Texts 3
Taking care of the environment, reducing waste, recycling
Non-fiction
9781420241532
Transdisciplinary theme:
How we organise ourselves
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Transdisciplinary theme:
Sharing the planet
Transdisciplinary theme:
Sharing the planet
Reading Level
Title Level TopicFiction/Non-fiction
ISBN
1 Pet NeedsTalk About Texts Foundation
Pets, caring for animals
Non-fiction
9781420239959
1 Pip is in the BathTalk About Texts Foundation
Pets, caring for animals, behaviour, cleanliness
Fiction
9781420239928
2Sleeping Baby Animals
Talk About Texts Foundation
Where animals sleep
Non-fiction
9781420240009
4 Winter Deep SleepTalk About Texts Foundation
Animals that hibernate
Non-fiction
9781420240108
7 Where is Max?Talk About Texts Foundation
Looking for something, lost dog, helping people
Fiction
9781420240238
8 KakaduTalk About Texts Foundation
Kakadu National park, animals, plants, history
Non-fiction
9781420240351
8 Spots and StripesTalk About Texts Foundation
Animal markings, survival, nature
Non-fiction
9781420240290
9Animals That Jump
Talk About Texts 1Different animals that jump
Non-fiction
9781420240405
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Transdisciplinary theme:
Sharing the planet
Transdisciplinary theme:
Sharing the planet
Reading Level
Title Level TopicFiction/Non-fiction
ISBN
9How Kangaroo Got Her Pouch
Talk About Texts 1Traditional story, animal traits
Fiction
9781420240375
9 Sneaky Seal Talk About Texts 1Surprise visitor, responsibility
Fiction
9781420240399
10 Meet the Kiwi Talk About Texts 1
Abilities of a kiwi, differences and similarities between birds, endangered species
Non-fiction
9781420240450
11 Good idea, Dad Talk About Texts 1Recycling, reusing, reducing waste
Fiction
9781420240474
11 Animals in Trees Talk About Texts 1How animals live in trees, animal traits and abilities
Non-fiction
9781420240504
12Caring for Our Habitat
Talk About Texts 1Community, taking care of your environment
Non-fiction
9781420240764
13 Pip's First Class Talk About Texts 1Animal abilities, differences, trying your best
Fiction
9781420240566
13 Too Many Treats Talk About Texts 1Looking after pets, health, snacking
Fiction
9781420240573
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Transdisciplinary theme:
Sharing the planet
Transdisciplinary theme:
Sharing the planet
Reading Level
Title Level TopicFiction/Non-fiction
ISBN
14 It's Just Nature! Talk About Texts 1Camping, nature, creepy crawlies
Fiction
9781420240627
14Kancil and the Tiger
Talk About Texts 1Traditional story, natural order, traits of animals
Fiction
9781420240610
14 Be a Water Saver Talk About Texts 1Saving water, why we need water
Fiction
9781420240634
15The Go-Green Garden
Talk About Texts 1Community projects, gardening
Fiction
9781420240665
17 Jane Goodall Talk About Texts 2
Life of Jane Goodall, conservation, animals
Non-fiction
9781420240795
17 Amazing Eyes Talk About Texts 2How eyes work, animal eyes, vision
Non-fiction
9781420240788
18The Perfect New Home
Talk About Texts 2Animal homes, animal needs
Fiction
9781420240849
18 Our Park Project Talk About Texts 2
Looking after our environment, cleaning up, recycling
Fiction
9781420240832
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Transdisciplinary theme:
Sharing the planet
Transdisciplinary theme:
Sharing the planet
Reading Level
Title Level TopicFiction/Non-fiction
ISBN
19Why Recycle Paper?
Talk About Texts 2Recycling, the environment
Non-fiction
9781420240948
20Deep-Sea Creatures
Talk About Texts 2
Life at the bottom of the ocean, strange sea creatures
Non-fiction
9781420240924
20Endangered Animals
Talk About Texts 2Endangered animals, conservation
Non-fiction
9781420241143
21The Arctic and Antarctic
Talk About Texts 2Life at the poles, wildlife, conservation
Non-fiction
9781420241136
21The Water Balloon Prank
Talk About Texts 2Friendship, clubs, rivalry
Fiction
9781420241013
23Where Are the Monkeys?
Talk About Texts 2Safari, wild animals and how they live
Fiction
9781420240917
23The Lizard from Outer Space
Talk About Texts 2Reptiles, imagination
Fiction
9781420241112
24 Wetlands Talk About Texts 3
Animals and plants, wetlands habitat, conservation
Non-fiction
9781420241204
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Transdisciplinary theme:
Sharing the planet
Transdisciplinary theme:
Sharing the planet
Reading Level
Title Level TopicFiction/Non-fiction
ISBN
24The Elephant King and the Rabbit
Talk About Texts 3Traditional story, animals living together
Fiction
9781420241211
25Underwater Rescue
Talk About Texts 3Disaster story, underwater rescue, adventure
Fiction
9781420241273
25The Legend of the Potato
Talk About Texts 3Traditional story, potatoes, community
Fiction
9781420241266
27 A Tanuki Tale Talk About Texts 3Traditional story, being kind
Fiction
9781420241310
28 The Four Friends Talk About Texts 3Traditional story, friendship, working together
Fiction
9781420241358
29 Project Chicken Talk About Texts 3Keeping chickens, school projects, community
Fiction
9781420241372
30+Animal Adaptations
Talk About Texts 3
How animals have adapted in different environments, survival, camouflage
Non-fiction
9781420241457
30+The Calabash Children
Talk About Texts 3
Traditional story, family, sharing responsibilities, being kind
Fiction
9781420241433
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Transdisciplinary theme:
Where we are in place and time
Reading Level
Title Level TopicFiction/Non-fiction
ISBN
7Homes: Then and Now
Talk About Texts Foundation
Where people lived in the past, how we live today
Non-fiction
9781420240245
8 Grandpa BrunoTalk About Texts Foundation
Learning from each other, family history, relationships, respecting elders
Fiction
9781420240269
10Housework: Then and Now
Talk About Texts 1Helping at home, changes through history
Fiction
9781420240467
12Back to the Old Town
Talk About Texts 1How places change, parts of a town
Fiction
9781420240535
13Farming: Then and Now
Talk About Texts 1Types of farming, history, where food comes from
Non-fiction
9781420240580
15Dinosaurs Big and Small
Talk About Texts 1Dinosaurs, their abilities and appearance.
Non-fiction
9781420240672
16 The Written Word Talk About Texts 1History, communication, writing
Non-fiction
9781420240726
18Staying Connected: Past and Present
Talk About Texts 2
Communication, technology, history, current technology
Non-fiction
9781420240863
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Transdisciplinary theme:
Where we are in place and time
Reading Level
Title Level TopicFiction/Non-fiction
ISBN
19Preserving Ancient Places
Talk About Texts 2
Archaeology, preservation, history, ancient art and artefacts
Non-fiction
9781420241167
30World Refugee Day
Talk About Texts 3
Refugees, reasons for leaving your home, how people adjust, supporting each other
Non-fiction
9781420241525
30Blast From the Past
Talk About Texts 3
Time travel, changes in how we live, conservation, looking after the planet
Fiction
9781420241419
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Transdisciplinary theme:
How we express ourselves
Reading Level
Title Level TopicFiction/Non-fiction
ISBN
2 Frame itTalk About Texts Foundation
Arts and crafts, framing a picture
Non-fiction
9781420239997
3 Music MakersTalk About Texts Foundation
Making a musical instrument, arts and crafts
Non-fiction
9781420240054
3 Story TimeTalk About Texts Foundation
Types of stories, preferences
Fiction
9781420240016
3A Birthday Cake for Dad
Talk About Texts Foundation
Helping at home, shopping, cake ingredients
Fiction
9781420240023
5 Bunny's PartyTalk About Texts Foundation
Birthdays, friends, surprises
Fiction
9781420240139
6 Dad's BearTalk About Texts Foundation
Toys, losing things, wear and tear
Fiction
9781420240160
7 The Singing FrogsTalk About Texts Foundation
April Fool's Day, talents, playing tricks
Fiction
9781420240214
12 The Pigeon People Talk About Texts 1Practising, music, performing, doing your best
Fiction
9781420240528
12 Chinese Food Talk About Texts 1Ingredients, cooking
Non-fiction
9781420240511
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Reading Level
Title Level TopicFiction/Non-fiction
ISBN
19 The Story Quilt Talk About Texts 2Family history, arts and crafts, telling stories
Fiction
9781420240900
21 Famous Writers Talk About Texts 2
Biographies of authors, summaries of famous books
Non-fiction
9781420240979
21An Adventure for the Books
Talk About Texts 2Imaginary creatures, quest
Fiction
9781420240962
24How Much Screen Time?
Talk About Texts 3
Positive and negative effects of screen time, balancing our screen time
Non-fiction
9781420241242
26 Celebrating Diwali Talk About Texts 3Culture, religion, beliefs, traditions
Fiction
9781420241280
26 This is My Country Talk About Texts 3
Profiles of Australian artists and their works, connection to country
Non-fiction
9781420241488
30Something Weird Is Going On
Talk About Texts 3
Holidays, being positive, aliens, imagination, movies
Fiction
9781420241402
Transdisciplinary theme:
How we express ourselves
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