PAIRED FICTION READERS SET (16 titles)

PAIRED FICTION are UNIQUE pairs of fiction – each pair shares the same storyline but they are written from different characters' perspectives, and usually set in different time periods. Key vocabulary is repeated between each paired fiction.

Use for ENGLISH CURRICULUM Examining Literature
•    Year 1: “Discuss features of plot, character and setting in different types of literature and explore some features of characters in different texts.” ACARA ACELT 1584
•    Year 2: “Discuss the characters and settings of different texts and explore how language is used to present these features in different ways.” ACARA ACELT 1591
•    Year 3: “Discuss how language is used to describe the settings in texts, and explore how the settings shape the events and influence the mood of the narrative.” ACARA ACELT 1599

VICTORIAN ENGLISH CURRICULUM 'Examining Literature' and 'Texts in Context'
(VCELY 220, LEVEL 2) Texts in Context "Discuss different texts on a similar topic, identifying similarities and differences between the texts."
(VCELT 219, LEVEL 2) Examining Literature "Discuss the characters and settings of different texts and explore how language is used to present these features in different ways."
(VCELT 253, LEVEL 3) Examining Literature "Discuss how language is used to describe the settings in texts, and explore how the settings shape the events and influence the mood of the narrative."

ALL PAIRED FICTION PAIRS
Level 23 + Level 24 PAIR
(Level 23) Preposterous Problem Parrot (narrative, humour) + (Level 24) Blackspit the Buccaneer (narrative, humour)

Level 23 + Level 24 PAIR
(Level 23) Bark Baxter Bark (narrative, drama) + (Level 24) Lionel the Sly Snake (narrative, humour, drama)

Level 25 + Level 26 PAIR
(Level 25) Carlton Fumble, Conjuror (narrative, humour, drama) + (Level 26) Merry, Merry Magic Muddle (narrative, humour, drama)

Level 25 + Level 26 PAIR
(Level 25) The King's Disappointing Dust (narrative, humour, drama) + (Level 26) Pierre's Peculiar Puddings (narrative, humour, drama)

Level 27 + Level 28 PAIR
(Level 27) The Forbidden Cupboard (narrative, present-day and historical drama) + (Level 28) The Chronomobile Mystery (narrative/recount, historical drama)

Level 27 + Level 28 PAIR
(Level 27) Feroz, the Unfortunate Genie (narrative, present-day and historical drama) + (Level 28) Spike Robin, Undercover Agent (narrative, historical drama)

Level 29 + Level 30 PAIR
(Level 29) The Riddle of Bloodstone Castle (narrative, mystery, drama) + (Level 30) The Secret of Bloodstone Ruins (narrative, mystery, drama)

Level 29 + Level 30 PAIR
(Level 29) The Heroic Little Bear (narrative, humour, mystery) + (Level 30) Uncle Ivan's Unlikely Exploits (narrative, humour, drama)

16 Paired Fiction TEACHER EDITIONS – one for each of the 16 Paired Fiction readers.
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Levels 21–22 Fiction Set (4 Titles)
Levels 21–22 chapter-book readers are not paired fiction – instead they prepare students for paired fiction @ Levels 23–30. (Four hilarious narratives with engaging characters. Level 21 Mr McFurtle Fix-Up Friday (narrative, humour, technology); Level 21 Victoria, Is That True? (narrative, humour, exaggerations); Level 22 A Hundred Million Peas (narrative, humour, values); Level 22 When I'm in Charge (narrative, humour, values).