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

• 150 short informative complete texts across five year grouped modules.
• Complete, authentic, short, high-interest texts. Texts are not excerpts.
• In each text, the vocabulary specific to that text is explained in student-friendly language.
• Key words 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 eco systems.