School Journal Level 2 May 2017
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Bugbix for Breakfast
by Bronwen Wall
This article tackles a topic that many people feel squeamish about: eating insects. The writer explains that many people around the world eat insects as a normal part of their diet.
Series: School Journal Level 2 May 2017
Learning area: English, Science, Social Sciences
Curriculum level: 2
Reading year level: 4
Category: Non-fiction
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Topics: bugs, cricket flour, diet, edible insects, entomophagists, entomophagy, environment, famine, food, health, insects, wētā, wild food
In: School Journal Level 2 May 2017
Publication date: May 2017
The Amazing Humans
by Renata Hopkins
illustrated by Michel Mulipola
"It was then that Mere noticed a little Zeelonite standing off to one side. The alien was watching them with a sad look on its face. At least, they thought it looked sad – it was sometimes hard to tell with Zeelonites. "
Series: School Journal Level 2 May 2017
Learning area: English
Curriculum level: 2
Reading year level: 4
Category: Fiction
Topics: fantasy, humour, role reversal, satire, science fiction, space travel, zoos
In: School Journal Level 2 May 2017
Publication date: May 2017
The Race
by Chris Tse
illustrated by Ant Sang
In this play, Chris Tse retells a traditional Chinese story about how the twelve animals that make up the Chinese zodiac came to be chosen and how their order was decided. All twelve of the Zodiac animals are characters in the play, although only six of them have speaking parts.
Series: School Journal Level 2 May 2017
Learning area: English, The Arts, Social Sciences
Curriculum level: 2
Reading year level: 4
Category: Fiction
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Topics: astrology, China, Chinese zodiac, competition, drama, fables, humour, legends, plays, signs of the zodiac, swimming, trickery
In: School Journal Level 2 May 2017
Publication date: May 2017
The Zoo Debate
by Philippa Werry
This article presents both sides of a debate: should we or shouldn’t we have zoos? It includes a short history of zoos and some suggestions for alternatives. It also includes lists of valid points for and against zoos.
Series: School Journal Level 2 May 2017
Learning area: English, Social Sciences
Curriculum level: 2
Reading year level: 4
Category: Non-fiction
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Topics: animal rights, animals, change, conservation, debate, elephants, endangered species, environment, habitats, reserves, safari parks, sanctuaries, wild animals, wildlife, zoos
In: School Journal Level 2 May 2017
Publication date: May 2017