Pieces from Australian Novels: Teacher Resource Book

Pieces contains extracts selected to appeal to a wide range of readers and interests from 11 highly regarded Australian novels. The extracts are intended to introduce students, particularly those for whom reading is not a favourite activity, to a variety of novels.

The extracts average 3500 words each and introduce students to the major characters of the novel. Each extract has a brief introduction to put the events and characters in context, and is followed by a synopsis of the novel.

Pieces Teacher’s Resource Book provides a variety of activities to use after reading the extract and ideas for further activities. It also includes a section of Great Words used in the extract. For each extract there is also a selection of other relevant reading material.