School Journal Level 2 May 2015
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Just One Wheel
by Kelly Dix
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The students of Bombay School in Northland became keen unicycle riders when their school caretaker introduced the cycles a few years ago. Rather than having the usual sporting heroes, these students’ heroes are two young Māori from Northland who have achieved international success in unicycling.
Series: School Journal Level 2 May 2015
Learning area: English, Health and Physical Education
Curriculum level: 2
Reading year level: 4
Category: Non-fiction
Related titles: Listed in TSM
Topics: hobbies, sports, unicycles
In: School Journal Level 2 May 2015
Publication date: May 2015
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Series: School Journal Level 2 May 2015
Learning area: English, Social Sciences
Curriculum level: 2
Reading year level: 4
Category: Non-fiction
Topics: conservation, environment, forestry, trees
In: School Journal Level 2 May 2015
Publication date: May 2015
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Jump!
by Chris Szekely
illustrations by Scott Pearson
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In this story, about a Māori family in a contemporary setting, the relationships between Uncle Hōne, Pānia, and Matiu are very realistically portrayed. Students will recognise the teasing and banter between the uncle, sister, and brother.
Series: School Journal Level 2 May 2015
Learning area: English, Health and Physical Education
Curriculum level: 2
Reading year level: 4
Category: Fiction
Related titles: Listed in TSM
Topics: bungy jumping, courage, families, humour, siblings, tuakana-teina
In: School Journal Level 2 May 2015
Publication date: May 2015
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Series: School Journal Level 2 May 2015
Learning area: English, Health and Physical Education, Social Sciences
Curriculum level: 2
Reading year level: 4
Category: Fiction
Topics: families, parents, separation
In: School Journal Level 2 May 2015
Publication date: May 2015
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Leap
by Selina Powell
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In this dreamy poem, a girl reflects on a summer in which she “took the chance” to leap into the sea. The poem uses an extended image of the passing of time to emphasise how important the leap was: she will remember what being in mid-air felt like long after other reminders of the day have gone.
Series: School Journal Level 2 May 2015
Learning area: English, Health and Physical Education
Curriculum level: 2
Reading year level: 4
Category: Fiction
Related titles: Listed in TSM
Topics: courage, feelings, memories, poetry, summer holidays
In: School Journal Level 2 May 2015
Publication date: May 2015