School Journal Level 3 November 2017
Inside this School Journal are three stories (No Fangs; The Fantail; The Matriarch's Tale), one play (The Village Beach), and three articles (My Name is Rez; New New Zealanders; Stand Up: A History of Protest in New Zealand).
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PDFs of all the texts in this issue of the School Journal are available online as well as teacher support materials (TSM) for "My Name is Rez", "New New Zealanders", and "Stand Up: A History of Protest in New Zealand".
School Journal Level 3 November 2017
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No Fangs
It was midnight in Transylvania, and Madeline was bored. She decided to go for a walk. The night was warm and full of stars, and sitting outside the wrought iron gates was a girl.
1 of 7Stand Up - A History of Protest in New Zealand
This article looks at a number of important social issues and significant events in New Zealand’s history, thematically linked around the idea of protest.
2 of 7The Village Beach
"We won't be able to hang out here much longer... There's a new building coming"
3 of 7The Matriarch's Tale
Once, somewhere in Africa, a small herd of elephants disappeared suddenly, without trace. It was a long time ago, but some people still remember this story. They believe that descendants from those elephants live among us.
4 of 7The Fantail
It was the holidays. My sister Jojo and I were at our cousin Piri’s house. We weren’t doing much, just sitting around in Piri’s bedroom listening to music and arguing about everything and nothing – when this thing flew in through the open window.
5 of 7New New Zealanders
This article introduces readers to a family who have escaped war-torn countries in the Middle East and have now embraced the freedom and safety that New Zealand offers. However, settling as refugees has its own challenges.
6 of 7My Name is Rez
Rez Gardi was born in a Kurdish refugee camp in Pakistan and came to New Zealand as a young child, with her family. This graphic text is a memoir, looking back on her life so far.
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