School Journal Level 2 August 2015
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Starting with Strings
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by Georgina Barnes
photographs by Adrian Heke
“Starting with Strings” is about Sistema Aotearoa, a children’s orchestra based in Otara. The article explains how children join the orchestra, what’s involved in learning to play an instrument, and what it means to be part of the orchestra.
Series: School Journal Level 2 August 2015
Learning area: English, The Arts
Curriculum level: 2
Reading year level: 4
Category: Non-fiction
Related titles: Listed in TSM
Topics: instruments, music, orchestra, Sistema
In: School Journal Level 2 August 2015
Publication date: August 2015
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The Old Trunk
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by Gregory O’Brien
The old trunk of the title is filled with Jill McDonald’s illustrations. The article explains how the illustrations ended up in the trunk and describes why Jill is one of New Zealand’s most well-known and successful children’s illustrators.
Series: School Journal Level 2 August 2015
Curriculum level: 2
Reading year level: 4
Category: Non-fiction
Related titles: Listed in TSM
Topics: art, illustrators, Jill McDonald, School Journal
In: School Journal Level 2 August 2015
Publication date: October 2015
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Tū
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by Paul Mason
illustrations by Bridget Monro
“That dog has to go!” said Mum when I got home after school.
“What’s Tū done now?”,
“My vegie patch,” Mum moaned. “All my hard work …”
Series: School Journal Level 2 August 2015
Curriculum level: 2
Reading year level: 4
Category: Fiction
Topics: humour, pets, te reo Māori, training animals
In: School Journal Level 2 August 2015
Publication date: August 2015
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Best Mates
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by Paora Tibble
illustrations by Scott Pearson
This poignant story, told with subtle humour, is about Mana coming to terms with the fact that his best mate is leaving town. At the same time, he has to deal with the news of the imminent arrival of a baby brother or sister. “Best Mates” is a sequel to “Iron Tamariki” (SJ L2 June 2014). Students who have read the earlier story will enjoy meeting Mana and members of his whānau again.
Series: School Journal Level 2 August 2015
Learning area: English
Curriculum level: 2
Reading year level: 4
Category: Fiction
Related titles: Listed in TSM
Topics: family, friendship, humour, loss, whānau
In: School Journal Level 2 August 2015
Publication date: August 2015
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Series: School Journal Level 2 August 2015
Learning area: English
Curriculum level: 2
Reading year level: 4
Category: Fiction
Topics: art, Katherine Mansfield, poetry, Te Papa
In: School Journal Level 2 August 2015
Publication date: August 2015