Reading - Group 3

Ugly by Paul Mason

Read the following journal story:

Ugly-SJ L2 Nov 2014.pdf

Questions:

1. Why was Chris angry?

2. How does the author describe the kākāpō?

3. Chris was so mad, he decided to create a petition. What is a petition?

4. What does Mr Stevens mean when he says “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.”?

5. What was the real reason for the ugliest animal competition?

Bonus Activity: Create your own poster about one of the ugliest animals at the end of the story.

Leap by Selina Powell

Read the following journal poem:

Leap-SJ L2 May 2015.pdf

This poem is about the end of Summer

Questions:

1. Where do you think the salt stain came from on the wooden porch?

2. What are three things the girl will remember about her Summer?

3. How did she get sand in her ears?

4. Write down four verbs (action/doing words) from the poem.

5. Why did the poet call the poem “Leap”?

Bonus Activity: Draw a picture that matches the poem or make a list of the things you look forward to doing this Summer.

The Zoo Debate by Phillipa Werry

Read the following journal story:

The Zoo Debate-SJL2 May 2017.pdf

Questions:

1. When and where did New Zealand’s first zoo open?

2. Why did people go to Zoos in the past?

3. How are zoos different from when they first opened?

4. What are some other ways to look after wild animals and let people see them?

5. Do you think Zoos are good? Why or why not? (Include at least two reasons in your answer).

Bonus Activity: Create a poster that shows what you think about zoos. Are they good or are they bad?

Becoming Toroa by Greg O’Connell

Read the following journal poem:

Becoming Toroa-SJ L2 Aug2016.pdf

Questions: (Use the words in the poem to help you answer the questions)

1. Why was the road called Carsick Road?

2. How does the boy feel about the ride?

3. What does he do to try and help him feel better during the ride?

4. What does “I feel an ocean tossing in my stomach”?

5. How does becoming a toroa help him?

Bonus Activity: Find out five interesting facts about the toroa, the albatross.

Beach Buddy by Fifi Colston

Read the following journal article:

JJ60-Beach Buddy.pdf

Questions:

1. Write five bossy verbs the author uses in her instructions.

2. What are the main parts of writing instructions?

3. Why do you need to put the clay on a card?

4. What kind of animal would you create with your seashells?

5. What would you call your beach buddy?

Bonus Activity: Make your own beach buddy or lockdown buddy with things you can find around your house (don’t forget to ask your parents first).