Mascots
A poem about notable animal mascots in New Zealand history.
About this resource
Series: School Journal Level 2 June 2014
Reading year level: 4
Category: Fiction
Topics: First World War, mascots, rugby, Waikato, Whanganui, Masterton, dogs, poetry, poem, animals
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School Journal Level 2 June 2014
Inside this School Journal are two articles (First World War Mascots; Cats, Who Needs Them?), one poem (Mascots), and two stories (The Ants and the Grasshopper; Iron Tamariki).
1 of 5The Ants and the Grasshopper
"It was a cold winter’s night. A southerly gale was blowing up from Antarctica. Every creature in the bush was freezing — except the ants. The ants were safe and warm inside their colony, and they had plenty to eat."
2 of 5Iron Tamariki
Mana hates running, but he’s training to compete in the Iron-Māori Tamariki.
3 of 5First World War Mascots
Many students will be familiar with the use of mascots by sports teams, but they may be surprised to learn that mascots have also been used in wars.
4 of 5Cats - Who Needs Them?
This is an article about cats in New Zealand and their effect on the local wildlife.
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