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Junior Journal 41, Level 2, 2010
Teacher support materials (TSM) and audio are available for the following resources:
TSM Audio Stories Pirate Crew ✔ Plays Frog School ✔ Poems Big Blue Whale ✔ Articles Fronting the Show ✔ Wild Orphans ✔ Look inside this issue
Pirate Crew
by Alan Bagnall
illustrations by Philip Webb
Pipiana and her brother pretend to be pirates when their uncle takes them out fishing. But when the boat breaks down, they have to quickly become mechanics. The theme of water safety underlies this otherwise light-hearted text. The humour at the end could elude some students if they can’t follow the shift from pirate story to mechanic story and back again.
Gold 2
Fronting the Show
by Liz Oakes
Daniel has a special job – fronting a programme about zebras. In this first-person recount, he explains what he has to do and how he feels as a result. The event takes place in a zoo, but the focus of the text is on the filming process.
Gold 1
Wild Orphans
by Fiona Cross
The Tsavo National Park in Kenya is home to many wild animals. Its care of orphaned baby elephants is the focus of this fascinating report.
Gold 2
Big Blue Whale
By Kathryn Apel
Illustration by Elaine Nicholas
“The big blue whale is not a fish. You couldn’t keep it in a dish.” So begins this playful rhyming poem, which explores simple truths about whales in a fantastical way.
Frog School
by Philippa Werry
illustrations by Fraser Williamson
At Frog School, Freddie Frog is feeling hopeless compared to his classmates, who freely boast about their abilities. But when Snake comes along, Freddie has a chance to show his special talent. This humorous play explores bullying in a subtle and non-threatening way.
Purple 2
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Scaredy Crow
by Sheryl Gwyther
In this narrative, told mainly through dialogue, Scaredy Crow is teased by the other crows because he is frightened of the scarecrow. Three mice come to his aid, and together, they devise a plan to trick the bully crows and teach them a lesson, but there is a surprising twist at the end of the tale.
Gold 1
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Pirate Crew
by Alan Bagnall
illustrations by Philip Webb
Pipiana and her brother pretend to be pirates when their uncle takes them out fishing. But when the boat breaks down, they have to quickly become mechanics. The theme of water safety underlies this otherwise light-hearted text. The humour at the end could elude some students if they can’t follow the shift from pirate story to mechanic story and back again.
Gold 2
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Fronting the Show
by Liz Oakes
Daniel has a special job – fronting a programme about zebras. In this first-person recount, he explains what he has to do and how he feels as a result. The event takes place in a zoo, but the focus of the text is on the filming process.
Gold 1
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Wild Orphans
by Fiona Cross
The Tsavo National Park in Kenya is home to many wild animals. Its care of orphaned baby elephants is the focus of this fascinating report.
Gold 2
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Big Blue Whale
By Kathryn Apel
Illustration by Elaine Nicholas
“The big blue whale is not a fish. You couldn’t keep it in a dish.” So begins this playful rhyming poem, which explores simple truths about whales in a fantastical way.
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Frog School
by Philippa Werry
illustrations by Fraser Williamson
At Frog School, Freddie Frog is feeling hopeless compared to his classmates, who freely boast about their abilities. But when Snake comes along, Freddie has a chance to show his special talent. This humorous play explores bullying in a subtle and non-threatening way.
Purple 2
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Junior Journal 40, Level 2, 2010
Teacher support materials (TSM) and audio are available for the following resources:
TSM Audio Stories The Pet Day Problem ✔ Taniwha Trouble ✔ Lucky Dip ✔ Poems One Black Cat ✔ Articles Our Recycled Worm Farm ✔ Look inside this issue
The Pet Day Problem
by Kylie Parry
illustrations by Sarah Anderson
The school Pet Day is meant to be fun – but Josh doesn’t have a pet. In this story, he uses creative and critical thinking to solve his problem, constructing a worm farm as his contribution.
Gold 1
Taniwha Trouble
by Alan Bagnall
illustrations by Andrew Burdan
“Thump! Blop! Gurgle! Gulp!” There’s a taniwha in the classroom water heater – or so Noah thinks. This dramatic short story includes various clues that place his belief in doubt. Students will enjoy reading and rereading this text to look for clues to help them form their own opinion.
Gold 2
One Black Cat
by Rachel Collier
illustrations by Rosalind Clark
This light-hearted narrative poem tells the story of a cat attempting to catch a bird – and being outsmarted. It includes rhyme but this doesn’t follow a regular pattern.
Our Recycled Worm Farm
article and photographs by Mike Tapp
A group of schoolchildren need a bigger worm farm to house their growing worm population. They decide to make one from a discarded washing machine. One of the students recounts the procedure and resources they use to meet their goal.
Gold 1
Lucky Dip
by Philippa Werry
illustrations by Scott Kennedy
Tiana and Luka don’t know what to do for their birthdays. A party shop looks promising – but then some misbehaving dogs come and mess things up. The children have to come up with an innovative solution to save their (and the shopkeeper’s) day.
Gold 1
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The Pet Day Problem
by Kylie Parry
illustrations by Sarah Anderson
The school Pet Day is meant to be fun – but Josh doesn’t have a pet. In this story, he uses creative and critical thinking to solve his problem, constructing a worm farm as his contribution.
Gold 1
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Taniwha Trouble
by Alan Bagnall
illustrations by Andrew Burdan
“Thump! Blop! Gurgle! Gulp!” There’s a taniwha in the classroom water heater – or so Noah thinks. This dramatic short story includes various clues that place his belief in doubt. Students will enjoy reading and rereading this text to look for clues to help them form their own opinion.
Gold 2
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