{"product_id":"sjl2-june-2024-saving-wananga-interactive-comprehension-check","title":"SJL2 June 2024 Saving Wānanga Interactive Comprehension Check","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"907\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"18\"\u003eSaving Wānanga\u003c\/strong\u003e by Kris Herbert is a narrative non-fiction text that weaves real-life events with storytelling to explore conservation, care, and responsibility through the rescue of a sick kea in Arthur’s Pass. Through clear sequence and character-focused moments, the text follows Laura and her team as they track down Wānanga, discover he has lead poisoning, and rush him to a wildlife hospital for treatment. Alongside the rescue story, students learn factual information about kea behaviour, the dangers of lead in the environment, and the work of wildlife experts who protect endangered species. The narrative blends tension, humour, and compassion, showing how teamwork and quick action can save an animal’s life and support the wider survival of a species. Engaging, informative, and hopeful, the text supports students to understand science and conservation through lived experience and voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"1150\"\u003eThe text is ideal for integrated learning across literacy and science, supporting inquiry into endangered animals, human impact on the environment, and caring for living things in Aotearoa New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Check can be used:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs an end-of-text consolidation activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs revision prior to assessment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs a retrieval task in subsequent weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs an engaging formative check for understanding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach question aligns with key literacy skills, supporting students to think critically, justify ideas, and revisit important language and themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pack includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrivate access link to the interactive quiz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson overview slides with learning intention and success criteria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReflection \/ extension task to deepen thinking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis resource is designed to support purposeful teaching, structured discussion, and confident assessment — while reducing preparation time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1208\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1208\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1173\"\u003eCurriculum Phase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Phase 2\u003cbr data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1199\"\u003eYear Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Year 4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1433\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1239\"\u003eEnglish (NZC Levels 2–3):\u003c\/strong\u003e reading for meaning and enjoyment, identifying key ideas and events, understanding narrative structure, making connections between text and real life, exploring dialogue and character actions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1594\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1462\"\u003eScience – Living World:\u003c\/strong\u003e native animals and habitats, human impact on the environment, animal health and survival, conservation and protection, ecosystems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1770\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1649\"\u003eSocial Sciences – Aotearoa New Zealand Histories:\u003c\/strong\u003e community action, caring for places and species, continuity and change, roles and responsibilities, local environments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1772\" data-end=\"1852\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1772\" data-end=\"1786\"\u003eText type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-fiction, narrative recount, informational story, case study\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"2314\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"1876\"\u003eKey words include:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arthur’s Pass, endangered species, kea, mountain parrot, wildlife rescue, vet, wildlife hospital, lead poisoning, pollution, toxins, conservation, protection, ecosystems, native birds, tracking, monitoring, banding, community action, teamwork, responsibility, kaitiakitanga, environment, sustainability, animal welfare, caring for nature, South Island, Southern Alps, science investigation, observation, problem-solving, hope, resilience\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Resource Cupboard NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48408258085062,"sku":"SJL2 June 2024 Saving Wānanga Interactive Comprehension Check","price":3.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0660\/6530\/1702\/files\/SJL2_June_2024.png?v=1750980143","url":"https:\/\/theresourcecupboard.co.nz\/products\/sjl2-june-2024-saving-wananga-interactive-comprehension-check","provider":"The Resource Cupboard NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}