By Dr Lorraine McDonald

A New Literature Companion is PETAA's definitive guide to using quality literature to strengthen reading, writing and literary understanding in the primary classroom. Fully aligned with the Australian Curriculum: English (Version 9.0), this updated third edition supports teachers to harness the power of literature through practical, evidence-informed classroom approaches.

Featuring more than 80 mentor texts, the book explores how readers and writers make meaning through language. It offers practical strategies for close reading, literary analysis, writing instruction and genre study, helping teachers build strong connections between reading and writing across the curriculum.

This edition includes a brand-new chapter dedicated to teaching with mentor texts, alongside expanded coverage of contemporary literary genres and practical classroom applications. Whether you are an initial teacher education student, classroom teacher or literacy leader, this resource will help you use literature to inspire confident readers and writers.

Why purchase this book?

• A dedicated new chapter on selecting and using mentor texts in primary classrooms
• Genre-specific guidance with reading and writing lesson ideas
• Practical applications of textual concepts and student response to literature
• Detailed support for teaching vocabulary, grammar and dialogue through literature
• Links reading and writing instruction through authentic, high-quality texts
• Fully aligned with the Australian Curriculum: English (Version 9.0)

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Ideal for

• Pre-service teachers
• Classroom teachers
• Teacher librarians
• Literacy leaders
• Curriculum and instructional leaders
• Assistant principals
• Deputy principals
• Principals