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School Journal Level 2 May 2017

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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:

    TSM Audio
Stories The Amazing Humans    
Plays The Race
Articles Bugbix for Breakfast
The Zoo Debate  

Series: School Journal

Publication date: May 2017

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Bugbix for Breakfast

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 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

Related titles: Listed in TSM

Topics: bugs, cricket flour, diet, edible insects, entomophagists, entomophagy, environment, famine, food, health, insects, wētā, wild food

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Publication date: May 2017

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The Amazing Humans

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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

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Publication date: May 2017

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The Race

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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

Related titles: Listed in TSM

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

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The Zoo Debate

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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

Related titles: Listed in TSM

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

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