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Reading Australia

Reading Australia is a collection of Australian literature resources suitable for students from reception to year 12.

Structure and features

For students and families

This website is an introduction to a wide range of Australian literature for children and adults who love to read.

For teachers

These are model units of work to support and guide learning design. Units can be modified for mini take-home units. Videos of read-alouds for many of the texts are on YouTube.

 

Teacher notes

Focus areas

  • English literature
  • Language and literacy.

Curriculum links

Many of the titles include a teachers resource aligned with Australian Curriculum – English strands with curriculum codes and links to other curriculum areas.

Assessment

The model units suggest creative ways that students can respond to texts, with sample classroom and assessment activities.