Short Texts

A collection of 150 non-fiction high interest short texts, levelled across lower to upper primary reading ages, that when used in conjunction with the Lesson Plans is a teaching tool for the 6 key strategies for comprehension.

Teach with authentic, complete, high-interest and age-appropriate short texts.

• 150 short, informative texts grouped across five modules for five year levels.
• Texts are high interest, authentic, and complete – they are not excerpts.
• In each text, the vocabulary specific to that text is explained in student-friendly language.
• Key words are explained and supported by clearly captioned photographs.
• Texts are linked by a common concept, which encourages higher level thinking and discussion.
• Clear models of text types: report, recount, explanation, interview, discussion, argument.
• Concepts covered include: investigating the past, survival, the sea, space, communication, rights and responsibilities, animals, bugs and ecosystems.