Junior Journal 41, Level 2, 2010
Teacher support materials (TSM) and audio are available for the following resources:
| TSM | Audio | ||
| Stories | Pirate Crew | ✔ | |
| Plays | Frog School | ✔ | |
| Poems | Big Blue Whale | ✔ | |
| Articles | Fronting the Show | ✔ | |
| Wild Orphans | ✔ |
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Pirate Crew
by Alan Bagnall
illustrations by Philip Webb
Pipiana and her brother pretend to be pirates when their uncle takes them out fishing. But when the boat breaks down, they have to quickly become mechanics. The theme of water safety underlies this otherwise light-hearted text. The humour at the end could elude some students if they can’t follow the shift from pirate story to mechanic story and back again.
Gold 2
Fronting the Show
by Liz Oakes
Daniel has a special job – fronting a programme about zebras. In this first-person recount, he explains what he has to do and how he feels as a result. The event takes place in a zoo, but the focus of the text is on the filming process.
Gold 1
Wild Orphans
by Fiona Cross
The Tsavo National Park in Kenya is home to many wild animals. Its care of orphaned baby elephants is the focus of this fascinating report.
Gold 2
Big Blue Whale
By Kathryn Apel
Illustration by Elaine Nicholas
“The big blue whale is not a fish. You couldn’t keep it in a dish.” So begins this playful rhyming poem, which explores simple truths about whales in a fantastical way.
Frog School
by Philippa Werry
illustrations by Fraser Williamson
At Frog School, Freddie Frog is feeling hopeless compared to his classmates, who freely boast about their abilities. But when Snake comes along, Freddie has a chance to show his special talent. This humorous play explores bullying in a subtle and non-threatening way.
Purple 2
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