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Boy on a Bike
by Bronwen Wall
“Boy on a Bike” is an article that celebrates the determination, focus, and commitment of a boy who sets himself a huge goal: to ride a bike the length of the North Island. The text will be engaging and enjoyable for most students, and it can be used as a spin-off for a variety of practical research projects. The many graphic features provide strong support and keep up the interest as we learn about Mac’s reasons for the ride, his preparation, and his dad’s support.
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Bok Choy
by Paul Mason
illustrations by Ant Sang
“He glared at the figure of Ah Sum moving slowly down the street …”
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The Red Ball
by Renata Hopkins
illustrations by Aki Fukuoka
“The Red Ball” is a contemporary story, with elements of fairy tales and cautionary stories. Students will enjoy reading about a fairy who helps to get rid of a girl’s high-achieving sister. As with many traditional tales, “The Red Ball” incorporates a problem with a test and a dilemma for the main character.
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Grandparents’ Day
by Adrienne Frater
illustrations by Kat Chadwick
For Isla’s grandparents, the long trip from Nelson is only the beginning.
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Tautai
by Sisilia Eteuati
illustrations by Mose Eteuati
This contemporary story is about a boy and his love of planes, but students will also read about the importance of his name and how a chance meeting helped him gain confidence. Samoan students will identify with Lagi, and all students will enjoy his enthusiasm and excitement as he sets off on his first trip to Sāmoa.
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School Journal Level 4 May 2015
PDFs of all the texts in this issue of the School Journal are available online as well as teacher support materials (TSM) for the following:
TSM Stories Mata i Pusi The Promise Badge of Honour Fever ✔ Poems ‘Afakasi Chameleon ✔ Articles Underground Explorers Hakaraia: Warrior Peacemaker Look inside this issue
Underground Explorers
article by Stephanie Chamberlin
photographs by Neil Silverwood
“To most of us, the caving trips of Marcus Thomas sound like crazy endurance tests.”
Mata i Pusi
by Sisilia Eteuati
illustrations by Leilani Isara
“I was all mixed up like a fruit salad …”
The Promise
by Bernard Beckett
illustrations by Tom Simpson
Five kids in a bunker have a crucial decision to make.
Badge of Honour
by Sarah Penwarden
illustrations by Vaughan Flanagan
Isaac’s thrilled to be made school captain; his friend Tomasi isn’t so sure.
Fever
by Renata Hopkins
illustrations by Gus Hunter
She had been waiting so long – and now Carly has come.
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Underground Explorers
article by Stephanie Chamberlin
photographs by Neil Silverwood
“To most of us, the caving trips of Marcus Thomas sound like crazy endurance tests.”
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