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School Journal Level 4 June 2023
PDFs of all the texts in this issue of the School Journal are available online as well as teacher support materials (TSM) and audio for the following:
Audio TSM Articles Valley of the Whales ✔ ✔ Silk Robes and Big Hats Stories Pākehā Tapu Day ✔ Paper Tiger The Stunt Man and the Geologist Poem Tokotoko Student writing Keith Essay Beyond Imagination Look inside this issue
Valley of the Whales
by Bill Morris
The Valley of the Whales in North Otago tells the story of the evolution of whales in the Southern Ocean. In the foothills of the valley, thousands of hectares of limestone contain an impressive number of marine fossils formed over millions of years.
Silk Robes and Big Hats
by Sarah Natalie Webster
This article explores the work of multi-disciplinary artist Sam Duckor-Jones. “Sam’s work asks us to imagine a pinker, joyful, more inclusive world – one where we’re all free to put on silk robes and big hats and be absolutely, unapologetically ourselves.”
For information about inclusion and diversity, see Relationships and Sexuality Education: A guide for Teachers, Leaders, and Boards of Trustees.
Pākehā Tapu Day
by J. Wiremu Kane; illustrations by Andrew Burdan
This historical story is based on a true story. In 1828, English artist Augustus Earle was living in Kororāreka under the protection of the rangatira Uruti Te Whareumu, who was also known as King George. Te Whareumu had good relationships with European traders and missionaries and welcomed all Pākehā to live on his beach.
Paper Tiger
by Rose Lu; illustrations by Dede Putra
When Claire visits her mother’s family in China, tensions rise between her mum and her grandmother and aunties when she finds a present the sisters received when they were children.
The Stunt Man and the Geologist
by Eamonn Marra; illustrations by Ant Sang
Joseph goes along with his brother Toby’s stories and bullying of the other boys at the campground. “I knew he was exaggerating, but if I agreed, it made me the second coolest kid there.” When a new boy arrives with his family, Joseph has to decide whether to spend time with him or Toby’s gang.
See the Mental Health Education guide for information about promoting a culture of inclusivity and encouraging ākonga to challenge bullying.
Tokotoko
by Kōtuku Titihuia Nuttall; illustration by Isobel Joy Te Aho-White
This poem uses tokotoko to express ideas of whakapapa, tūpuna, family history, and belonging.
Keith
by Lee McColl
A student describes the life of her determined and tenacious great-grandfather, who lost his arm in an accident and was an amateur photographer, a builder, a passionate whitebaiter, and a poet.
Beyond Imagination
by Veronika Meduna
The author recounts her visits to Antarctica. “I learnt that far from being separate and never-changing, Antarctica connects us. It drives global weather patterns and ocean currents, and in a warming world, it’s changing faster than most places on Earth.”
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Fact or Opinion?
by Sarah Johnson
This article explores the difference between fact and opinion. It includes a simple report that uses facts, data, and sources. It discusses the grey areas between fact and opinion and that people’s opinions can be based on bias.
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Marine Reserves: Protecting Our Big Blue Backyard
by Laura Goodall; illustrations by Giselle Clarkson
Aotearoa New Zealand has one of the most unique marine environments in the world. This article explores our marine habitats and reserves and the challenges they face to stay safe, healthy, and biodiverse.
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Valley of the Whales
by Bill Morris
The Valley of the Whales in North Otago tells the story of the evolution of whales in the Southern Ocean. In the foothills of the valley, thousands of hectares of limestone contain an impressive number of marine fossils formed over millions of years.
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Junior Journal 65, Level 2, 2023
PDFs of all the texts in this issue of the Junior Journal are available online as well as teacher support materials (TSM) and audio for the following:
TSM Audio Articles Moving Your Body ✔ ✔ Moving with Technology ✔ Moving Pictures ✔ ✔ Activity Make a Moving Puppet Poem Bouncing the Beat ✔ ✔ Story Super Huhu ✔ For an introduction to the theme of Junior Journal 65 (Exploring movement) as well as a list of related texts:
Look inside this issue
Moving Your Body
by Naomi Arnold
A report with information about bones and muscles and how they help the human body to move. This text can be used as an introduction to the topic of movement.
Moving with Technology
by Naomi Arnold
A report about tools that assist humans in tasks associated with movement.
Moving Pictures
by Ant Sang
An explanation by illustrator Ant Sang about how he conveys movement in his illustrations.
Make a Moving Puppet
by Fifi Colston
Instructions showing how to use split-pin paper fasteners to make a puppet with movable limbs.
Bouncing the Beat
by Serie Barford; illustration by Phillip Paea
A poem conveying the lively movement of the Samoan sāsā dance.
Super Huhu
by Sarah Johnson; illustrations by Scott Pearson
A fantasy story about five friends who have suddenly acquired superpowers and how they work together to get rid of a giant huhu grub they have accidentally created.
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A Midnight Roam
Kiwi is hungry! But she isn't having any luck catching something to eat. Frog and Ruru give her hints for finding kai.
Focus sounds: Prefixes mid- un-
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Is That an Earthquake?
by Alan Bagnall
illustrated by Jennifer Cooper
A young boy wonders anxiously whether the movements and noises around his home could be an earthquake, and then, suddenly an earthquake does happen. The story incorporates a recount and an explanation and is told entirely through dialogue. There are safety instructions inside the back cover.
This title is also available as an e-book with NZ Sign Language vocabulary on iTunes and GooglePlay.
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