Mossie
Riki didn’t want lunch. His puku was feeling weird – all tight and jumpy.
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Series: School Journal Level 2 November 2016
Reading year level: 4
Category: Fiction
Topics: Australia, change, culture, fitting in, games, heritage, immigration, Mossies, rugby, relating to others, school, touch, te reo Māori, tikanga
Mossie
Words by Tira Johnson
It had jumped all the way to school as he walked behind his cousin Tu.
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School Journal Level 2 November 2016
Inside this School Journal are two articles (Getting Closer; The Polish Refugee Children), there are two stories (Lost in the Bush; Mossie) and one poem (Close-up).
1 of 5Lost in the Bush
The style of this graphic text will appeal to many students, and the humour will engage their interest.
2 of 5Getting Closer
This article, written from the perspective of a wildlife photographer, will appeal to and engage young readers.
3 of 5The Polish Refugee Children
This true story of Adelphi Zawada’s grandparents will be engaging for students in year 4, although it is complex and presents some interesting challenges.
4 of 5Close-up
Bird on a branch. Tomtit on a broken twig.
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