By year band
Strands
- Oral LanguageYears 0–8
- ReadingYears 0–8
- WritingYears 0–8
- Text StudiesYears 9–10
- Language StudiesYears 9–10
Lesson and unit ideas
- LessonYears 0–3
Decodable text and dictation
Teach one new grapheme (such as 'sh'), read a decodable text that uses it, then write three dictated sentences with the same words.
- UnitYears 4–6
Persuasive letter: should our school grow a vegetable garden?
Brainstorm reasons, plan with an opinion, reasons and conclusion structure, then write and send a letter to the principal.
- UnitYears 7–8
Speech: one change for our community
Research a local issue, draft and rehearse a two-minute speech, and give peer feedback against shared criteria.
- UnitYears 9–10
Close reading of a Katherine Mansfield story
Read 'The Doll's House', explore class, character and setting, and write structured analytical paragraphs with quotes.
- UnitYears 11–13
Studied novel: The Whale Rider
Track Kahu's journey, themes and key quotes in Witi Ihimaera's novel, and plan timed essay responses.