School Journal Level 4, October 2013
Teacher support materials (TSM) are available for all the following texts in this issue of the School Journal:
| TSM | ||
| Stories | In the End | ✔ |
| Articles | Knee Deep | ✔ |
| War in Waihi | ✔ |
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In the End
by Mal Peet
“In the End” is a fictional recount of the Martha Mine strike, told by a soldier in the First World War who was living in Waihī at the time of the strike. This complex layering will be challenging for some students, but the rich poetic language and colourful expression should be engaging for many readers
Knee Deep
by Simon Christie
Where’s the best place to start the repair work after a major earthquake? In Christchurch, a top priority was to deal with the major health hazard posed by raw sewage flowing through streets and into waterways. “Knee Deep” explains how decisions were made to fix the wastewater problem, and in particular, how to ensure that a new system would be robust and cost-effective.
War in Waihi
by Mark Derby
“War in Waihī” recounts the events that took place in Waihī in 1912. The article places the “war” in context, providing background to the conflict that happened when miners demanded safer working conditions. The mining company, supported by police and politicians, resisted the demands of the miners’ union and ultimately used violence to break the strike.
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