Painting the Town
After the earthquakes in Christchurch, many public facilities were suddenly not available.
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Series: School Journal Level 3 November 2014
Reading year level: 5
Category: Non-fiction
Topics: Christchurch, painting, art, street art, earthquake, art gallery, ideas, creative, inspiration, artist
Painting the Town
Words by Renata Hopkins
The article, “Painting the Town” describes how artists have provided people with other ways of experiencing the city by using the walls and streets as their “gallery”. In doing this, they have given people experiences that can help them cope with the difficulties of living in a ruined city.
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School Journal Level 3 November 2014
Inside this School Journal are four stories (Tohunga; Olden Days, The Pink Umbrella, and Reckless) one poem (Wining's Wairau) and two articles (Up the Pipe; and Painting the Town).
1 of 7Tohunga
This intense and dramatic “slice of life” story recounts the time when a mother had to take her sick child in secret to a tohunga.
2 of 7Olden Days
“Last week was just an ordinary week – until Wednesday. Wednesday was different.
3 of 7The Pink Umbrella
When Samuelu’s grandmother comes to visit, he is challenged by her opinions, traditions and her embarrassing pink umbrella.
4 of 7Reckless
“Reckless” is a story about taking responsibility and keeping safe.
5 of 7Wining's Wairau
A poem from Jenny Bornholdt that recreates the early settler world through the watercolour artwork, ‘Wining’s Wairau'.
6 of 7Up the Pipe
“Up the Pipe” shows real scientists in action, working on a project that has direct relevance to our daily lives.
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