Independent Reading Group

Stranded

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Please write your work on a piece of paper and you can glue this into your Pānui book later. You can also publish your work on your Hamilton East School account. Save it in your Reading Folder.

Background Information

• Whales sometimes become stranded and people try to refloat them. 
• Whales have special importance to tangata whenua. 
• Whales need to be taken care of while they are waiting to refloat. 
• Families support each other during difficult times.

Activities

Explain some ways to take care of stranded whales.

What did you learn about whales and family?

How did the author show whales were like people?

What do you think the author wanted us to think about after reading the story?

This reading might have some new vocabulary for you. Complete the chart with any new words or phrases:

Explain how to care for stranded whales. Make a list of the things that Piki and Koro did to help the whales. Look for additional information on the Project Jonah website. You could write about this or even make a Google presentation using your Hamilton East School Account. Please save it in your Reading folder.

Kura Huna – The Art of Reweti Arapere

Activities

How does knowing about Reweti Arapere make you feel? (Does it inspire you? Does it influence you? Does it make you want to try …?)