Description
It’s 1953 and Peter is determined that his scout patrol will get to the finals of a First Aid competition. This means travelling to Auckland by train on Christmas Eve, a journey that Peter will never forget.
Comprehensive independent learning contracts / response activities for Journey to Tangiwai by David Hill
Response activities incorporating
- higher order thinking skills,
- conscious communication and essential skills,
- tools for developing self and co-regulation skills,
- specifically designed to enhance the links between reading and writing and the development of key language skills.
We’ve even done the teaching for you – the children simply follow our QR codes for detailed guides on how to complete the learning activities. You’ll never hear “I don’t know how to do this” again!
Multiple class/teacher use – this licence is required for Modern and Flexible Learning environments, Syndicate and School orders.
Individual class/teacher use – this licence is suitable for individual class/teacher use.
Interest age: 10+
Reading age: 10+
Themes explored include: Courage and heroism, Friendship and loyalty, Grief and loss, Coming of age, Family and love, Community and compassion, Fate and chance, History and memory
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