School Journal Level 2 August 2017
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The Mysterious Stones of Tonga
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by 'Ana Maui Taufe'ulungaki
illustrated by Scott Pearson
In this article, Dr ‘Ana Maui Taufe‘ulungaki describes and discusses an unusual stone monument, Ha‘amonga ‘a Maui (the Burden of Maui), which stands near the village of Niutōua in Tonga. The monument is special because there are very few stone structures to be found anywhere in the Pacific.
Series: School Journal Level 2 August 2017
Learning area: English, Social Sciences
Curriculum level: 2
Reading year level: 4
Category: Non-fiction
Related titles: Listed in TSM
Topics: ancient monuments, Burden of Maui, Ha‘amonga a Maui, history, king’s stone clock, King Taufa‘ahau Tupou IV, King Tu‘itātui, Lapita, Maui, mystery, Niutōua, oral history, Pasifika history, standing stones, stone monuments, technology, Tonga, World Heritage Site
In: School Journal Level 2 August 2017
Publication date: August 2017
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Score!
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by Bronwen Wall
"Tiana tucks the ball under her arm and races up the field. It’s three tackles down – there’s only one more play left in this set. The other team is waiting for her."
Series: School Journal Level 2 August 2017
Learning area: English, Health and Physical Education
Curriculum level: 2
Reading year level: 4
Category: Non-fiction
Topics: Kiwi Ferns, league, Mini League, Mod League, rugby league, rules, sport, teamwork, winter sports, Women’s Rugby League World Cup
In: School Journal Level 2 August 2017
Publication date: August 2017
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The Best Team Ever
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by Philippa Werry
illustrated by Fraser Williamson
This play follows 6 students grouped together to make a wearable arts costume. The students are forced to improvise after their original idea doesn't go as planned.
Series: School Journal Level 2 August 2017
Learning area: English, The Arts
Curriculum level: 2
Reading year level: 4
Category: Fiction
Topics: contributing, cooperation, costumes, creativity, drama, found materials, groups, imagination, plays, problem solving, school, teamwork, wearable arts
In: School Journal Level 2 August 2017
Publication date: August 2017
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A Gust of Wind
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by Sarah Penwarden
illustrated by Rachel Walker and Adam Pryor
In this four-stanza, illustrated poem, Sarah Penwarden uses rich imagery to describe the four seasons. The first-person narrator is a child, and the poem also reflects his or her relationship with grandparents.
Series: School Journal Level 2 August 2017
Learning area: English
Curriculum level: 2
Reading year level: 4
Category: Fiction
Related titles: Listed in TSM
Topics: autumn, birds, change, family, flowers, grandad, grandma, grandparents, imagery, metaphor, poetry, seasons, simile, spring, summer, winter
In: School Journal Level 2 August 2017
Publication date: August 2017
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Up the Guts
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by Paora Tibble
illustrated by Munro Te Whata
This fast-paced story follows Para (the narrator) and her older brother, Shane, as they practise their rugby league skills in their backyard, then play a game of league with the rest of their team.
Series: School Journal Level 2 August 2017
Learning area: English, Health and Physical Education
Curriculum level: 2
Reading year level: 4
Category: Fiction
Related titles: Listed in TSM
Topics: family, humour, league, Māori, practice, rugby league, siblings, skills, sport, teamwork, te reo Māori, tungāne–tuahine, whānau
In: School Journal Level 2 August 2017
Publication date: August 2017