Swimming

How has Pusi influenced her children? Give evidence from the text to support your answer

What inspired Pusi to become an artist? Give evidence from the text to support your answer

In the title, the word 'kaukalaikiki' means naughty. But, the article about Pusi tells a story of her being very successful. Why do you think the author has chosen this word for the name of the article?

In Pusi's childhood, what were boys allowed to do that girls weren't?

What materials did Pusi and her family use to make dye for siapo?

What is the name of the painting technique Pusi uses, with the tiny dots?

Easter Monday

Easter Tuesday

Quick Find

1. Why did the narrator and Grace go to see the gannets?

2. What does the gannet colony smell like?

3. Who do the narrator and Grace meet at the lookout?

Beyond the text

Do some research about gannets, or another seabird found in Aotearoa New Zealand, Find five interesting facts about them. For each one, verify them by making sure you can find the same information from at least two trustworthy sources. Paraphrase your facts; write them in your own words. Then, create a mini poster or slide featuring your five interesting facts.

Swimming

Vocabulary and Language

Find the english words which match with the following kupu Maori, and write them down together to help you remember them. You will find most of the words in the text.

1. kaitiaki

2. Maramataka

3. Te marama

4. Tohu

5. Tuna

6. Koro

Fifty Words

In 50 words or fewer, summarise the key points of the text,

Easter Friday

Swimming

Quick Find

1. Give two examples of Hana always wanting to get things right

2. How much does Sarah Grayson practise ballet?

3. What is the name for the jump Hana does at ballet class?

Vocabulary and language

Can you remember the difference between practise and practice? Practise is a verb (something you do), while practice is a noun (a thing). So, Hana practises (verb) at ballet practice (noun). An easy way to remember this is:

Practise - is a verb

Practice - ice is a noun

Write two new sentences, one of which uses practise, and the other using practice.

Beyond the text

Write about a time when you or someone you know well felt a lot of pressure to succeed.

 What was the context?

How did it affect you?

What was the outcome?

Swimming

Quick Find

1. What kind of cake was there at Uncle Joe's wedding?

2. Whose niece is Sepela?

3. What is an 'ie faitaga?

Vocabulary and language

1. Find the phrase on page 19 that means the same as 'Firstly'.

2. Which word on page 20 means the same as 'aggressive'?

3. What word or phrase could you use to replace 'scurrying' on page 21, without changing the meaning?

4. What does 'beckoned' mean on page 22?

Magnifying Glass

1. Most of the pages have footnotes. What is the purpose of them?

2. Do Granny Annie and Nanny Nu'a get along or not? Give evidence from the next text to support your answer

Beyond the text

Write a short recount of an event that happened in your family, such as a wedding. Levi shows his personal voice by including lots of detail. Try to do the same with your piece of writing