Description
Twins Jason and Jessy have always wondered what might be at the top of Jelly Mountain, a special feature on their parents’ remote King Country farm. But the problem is there’s no known way to get up there.
Then oilman Shawn Morris flies over the mountain in his survey plane, almost crashing on the top. Something has caught Shawn’s eyes, something important, except he’s not sharing this discovery with anyone.
As the search for oil on the farm continues, it becomes clear that the man will do anything to exploit what he knows. When Jase and Jess eventually find out what this is, they realise they are the only ones who can stop him. What started out as an adventure becomes a dangerous race to save a species from extinction.
Comprehensive independent learning contracts / response activities for The Last Tuatara by Des Hunt
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: 9+
Reading age: 9-12+
Themes explored include: Survival, environmental conservation, endangered species, responsibility, courage, friendship, perseverance, resilience, identity, belonging, respect for nature, kaitiakitanga (guardianship), greed, exploitation of the natural world, science and ethics, trust, teamwork, determination, hope, sacrifice, family, leadership, moral courage, protecting biodiversity, the consequences of human actions, standing up for what is right, problem-solving, empathy, adventure, and the importance of preserving New Zealand's unique wildlife.
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