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From a list of language techniques that writers use to emphasise a word or idea, students identify which ones have been used in some sentences and then write their own examples.

Students read a poem titled 'The Sea' and explain the meanings of some of the language used.

This resource assesses points of view on the issue of keeping score in sport, with the task being to match statements to the views expressed by four students.

An account of a fishing adventure in a lagoon provides the content for this cloze exercise. Students use their vocabulary and knowledge of grammar to create well-formed sentences.

Students match eight descriptions of non-fiction books to the correct type of reference book.

Students complete a cloze passage on how forests prevent erosion. They add words to create well-formed sentences.

This practical task requires students to lift a 1 kg weight and then estimate whether a range of everyday objects weigh less than, about the same as, or more than 1 kilogram.

Using information given in pictures students write four word problems using the operation set out in each instruction.

This resource assesses the student's ability to interpret the visual elements of a Water Safety Poster. There are questions on font, logos, and language features.

The parts of a book provide the context for this resource with 12 questions on the various components of a book.

A tale about a character who resolves a problem creatively provides the context for this cloze exercise. Students use their vocabulary and knowledge of grammar to fill in the missing words.

This is a resource in which the students read a short story 'The Reading Room' and answer ten short written questions. SJ-3-1-1998. Text provided.

Students identify prime numbers from a series of group sizes and list all the factors of 36.

Students complete a cloze passage with 20 blanks on polio to create well-formed sentences.

Students identify the shaded fraction of a number of different shapes.

New Zealand's steepest street is the context for this resource. Comprehension questions require students to find information and make inferences. The text is provided with this resource. SJ-4-3-1996. Text provided.

Students read statements based on a bar graph and show understanding by marking whether each statement is correct.

Students study two graphs on some rocks and lake features of Saharan North Africa and answer a mix of questions to show this ability to interpret these graphs.

Students identify the different parts of algebraic expressions for the cost of repairing televisions.

Students read a recount about New Zealanders travelling in Africa, then answer retrieval and inference questions. The text is provided.

Students read a poem and its visual text to answer inferential questions. SJ-1-2-1993.

Students read a poem and explore how the poem expresses the storyteller's mood. SJ-2-1-1990. Text provided.

Students use comprehension skills to answer a range of questions based on a newspaper story. Knowledge of adjectives and alliteration is also required.

Students read about cooking food in hot pools to answer inference questions. SJ-1-5-1992. Text provided.

Students read an article about a boy who loves sculpting insects to answer retrieval and inferential questions. (The text used for this resource is in the teacher information pages.) SJ-4-1-1997. Text provided.