NZ Junior Journal 67 Activities and Lesson Plans

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Check out our reading response activities for the New Zealand Junior Journal 67. Our NZ Junior Journal 67 Activities and Lesson Plans pack has everything you need to dive into the story and articles within this publication. A paper-based and digital option are included, so you can use this in the way that suits you best. It is great for distance learning. Junior Journal 67 has a wonderful theme of stars and the night sky, including the stars of Matariki.
 
The NZ Junior Journal 67 texts that we have featured are:
  • Dark Skies (article)
  • The Stars of Matariki (and Watching the Moon) (articles)
  • The Matariki Logo (article)
  • Titiro ‘Ētū – Star Peeker (story)
 
This resource aims to engage and motivate students to explore the stories and articles from Junior Journal 67.
 
1. 4 x Lesson plans
A lesson plan is provided for each story/article covered in this resource:
 
2. 4 x Follow-Up Activity Sheets
A one-page activity sheet is provided for each story or article covered in this resource.
Each activity sheet contains a range of reading comprehension strategies including:
  • Use prior knowledge
  • Find information
  • Use vocabulary
  • Make connections
  • Sequence
  • Synthesise
 
These one-page activity sheets also include links to further activities and ideas. The links help students to explore the topic of the story or article further. QR codes and web links are provided so students can explore multiple perspectives. They can visit websites, listen to audio clips, and watch video clips.
 
Each activity sheet also features a design/create challenge. This encourages students to use higher-order thinking to synthesise their knowledge and create something new.
 
3. Paper-based and digital activities are provided
This activity is provided in both paper-based and digital form (Google Slides).
 
4. Answers are included
 
A Note About Junior Journal 67
  • The Junior Journal 67 text explores ideas about stars and the night sky.
  • Several texts exploring the same topic stimulate curiosity and enable ākonga to build their knowledge over time.
  • Background knowledge, including vocabulary knowledge, contributes to success in reading.
  • In turn, reading success builds knowledge, comprehension, and motivation and strengthens reading behaviours that will support further reading.

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