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New Zealand Curriculum · Year 1 · English · Oral language

17 curriculum codes

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English

Oral language

NZ-Y1-ENG-OL-CII-VR-2 — opens in a new tab

incorporate narrative elements and details when:recounting personal and shared experiences
retelling familiar literary and cultural stories

24 resources

Bear-Themed Book Study Bundle | Foundation–Year 1

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Belonging and Identity in Fairytales – Foundation

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Book Week Primary Celebration Bundle | Foundation–Year 6

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Brown Bear Literacy Unit - Foundation

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Celebrating Book Week Unit — Foundation to Year 2

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Change One Thing, Tell a New Story – Year 1

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Digger Book Study Unit | Years 1–2

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Foundation Narrative Writing Unit | Worksheets, Activities & Assessment

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Foundation–Year 2 Animal Story Book Studies | 14 English Units Bundle

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Foundation–Year 2 Belonging, Emotions & Friendship | 3 Unit Bundle

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Foundation–Year 2 Picture Book Studies | 24 English Units Bundle

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Gruffalo Book Unit - Foundation

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How to Catch a Star Book Study (F–2)

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Julia Donaldson Author Study & Book Units | Foundation–Year 2 English Bundle

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Mrs Wishy-Washy Foundation English Unit

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Narrative Writing & Retelling F-2 Unit

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Retell Comprehension Foundation Unit

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Retell Writing Unit Foundation

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Tell It, Act It, Retell It - Year 1

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The Very Cranky Bear Unit - Year 1

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Very Hungry Caterpillar Unit – Foundation–Year 2

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Who Sank the Boat Foundation English Unit

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Wombat Stew Foundation English Unit

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Year 1 Summarising Unit

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NZ-Y1-ENG-OL-IC-LRO-1 — opens in a new tab

actively listen to speakers
participate in conversations, maintaining the topic and responding
offer reasons for their opinions
request assistance appropriately
attempt to negotiate solutions through conversation

37 resources

A Bag and a Bird Book Study – Foundation-Year 2

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Ask, Listen and Work Together - Year 1

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Belonging and Identity in Fairytales – Foundation

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Class News Reporters - Foundation

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Context: Place, Time and Culture - Foundation-Year 2 English Unit

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Foundation Oral Presentations Unit

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Foundation–Year 2 Animal Story Book Studies | 14 English Units Bundle

$34.99 opens in a new tab

Foundation–Year 2 B Year Literature Concepts | 6 English Units Bundle

$17.99 opens in a new tab

Foundation–Year 2 Belonging, Emotions & Friendship | 3 Unit Bundle

$9.99 opens in a new tab

Foundation–Year 2 Picture Book Studies | 24 English Units Bundle

$59.99 opens in a new tab

Hairy Maclary Book Study Unit

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Knuffle Bunny Book Study English Unit – Foundation–Year 2

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Listen, Build and Solve - Foundation

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Listen, Link and Keep Talking - Year 1

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Little Discovery Talks - Foundation

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Lost and Found Book Study F–2

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Messages with Words, Faces and Gestures - Year 1

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Narrative Storytelling Unit — Foundation-Year 2 English

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Perspective and Argument Unit – Foundation–Year 2

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Perspective and Argument Unit — Foundation to Year 2

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Persuasive Writing Progression Bundle | Years 1–6

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Possum Magic Book Study Unit – Foundation to Year 2

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Questions and Requests That Fit - Foundation

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Questions, Offers and Helpful Replies - Year 1

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Representation: Foundation–Year 2 English Unit

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Rosie’s Walk Book Study | Foundation–Year 2 English

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Speaking and Listening — Year 1

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Spoon Book Study – Foundation–Year 2

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Talk, Listen and Take Turns - Foundation

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Talking at Home and School - Foundation

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The Good Egg Book Study | Foundation–Year 2 English Unit

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The Great Rabbit Chase Book Study

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The Shopping Basket Book Study

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The Wall in the Middle Book Study

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Three Book Study Unit - Foundation to Year 2

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Tilly Book Study Unit - Foundation to Year 2

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Year 1 Persuasive Texts Unit | Worksheets, Games & Assessment

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NZ-Y1-ENG-OL-IC-NVC-1 — opens in a new tab

begin to use body language to show active listening
begin to use appropriate facial expression, gesture, body posture, and proximity to others to convey meaning
begin to adjust volume and pace

36 resources

A Bag and a Bird Book Study – Foundation-Year 2

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Ask, Listen and Work Together - Year 1

$4.99 opens in a new tab

Belonging and Identity in Fairytales – Foundation

$4.99 opens in a new tab

Class News Reporters - Foundation

$4.99 opens in a new tab

Context: Place, Time and Culture - Foundation-Year 2 English Unit

$4.99 opens in a new tab

Foundation Oral Presentations Unit

$4.99 opens in a new tab

Foundation–Year 2 Animal Story Book Studies | 14 English Units Bundle

$34.99 opens in a new tab

Foundation–Year 2 B Year Literature Concepts | 6 English Units Bundle

$17.99 opens in a new tab

Foundation–Year 2 Belonging, Emotions & Friendship | 3 Unit Bundle

$9.99 opens in a new tab

Foundation–Year 2 Picture Book Studies | 24 English Units Bundle

$59.99 opens in a new tab

Hairy Maclary Book Study Unit

$4.99 opens in a new tab

Knuffle Bunny Book Study English Unit – Foundation–Year 2

$4.99 opens in a new tab

Listen, Build and Solve - Foundation

$4.99 opens in a new tab

Listen, Link and Keep Talking - Year 1

$4.99 opens in a new tab

Little Discovery Talks - Foundation

$4.99 opens in a new tab

Lost and Found Book Study F–2

$4.99 opens in a new tab

Messages with Words, Faces and Gestures - Year 1

$4.99 opens in a new tab

Narrative Storytelling Unit — Foundation-Year 2 English

$4.99 opens in a new tab

Perspective and Argument Unit – Foundation–Year 2

$4.99 opens in a new tab

Perspective and Argument Unit — Foundation to Year 2

$4.99 opens in a new tab

Possum Magic Book Study Unit – Foundation to Year 2

$4.99 opens in a new tab

Questions, Offers and Helpful Replies - Year 1

$4.99 opens in a new tab

Representation: Foundation–Year 2 English Unit

$4.99 opens in a new tab

Rosie’s Walk Book Study | Foundation–Year 2 English

$4.99 opens in a new tab

Simple Sentences Unit – Year 1

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Speaking and Listening — Year 1

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Spoon Book Study – Foundation–Year 2

$4.99 opens in a new tab

Talk, Listen and Take Turns - Foundation

$4.99 opens in a new tab

The Good Egg Book Study | Foundation–Year 2 English Unit

$4.99 opens in a new tab

The Great Rabbit Chase Book Study

$4.99 opens in a new tab

The Shopping Basket Book Study

$4.99 opens in a new tab

The Wall in the Middle Book Study

$4.99 opens in a new tab

Three Book Study Unit - Foundation to Year 2

$4.99 opens in a new tab

Tilly Book Study Unit - Foundation to Year 2

$4.99 opens in a new tab

Year 1 Oral Presentations Unit | Speaking and Listening Worksheets, Activities, Assessment & Rubric

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Year 1 Simple Sentences Variety Pack | 2 English Units

$6.99 opens in a new tab

NZ-Y1-ENG-OL-VG-V-1 — opens in a new tab

use topic-specific nouns and verbs relating to the wider school and community environment (e.g., cafe, menu, vehicle, ambulance, rescue)

21 resources

NZ-Y1-ENG-OL-VG-V-2 — opens in a new tab

correctly use precise vocabulary, including:words for emotions and shapes
adverbs of manner (e.g., sadly, slowly)

19 resources