Dive in and Read is a FREE annual literacy unit, consisting of a serialised story published in the newspaper for students to follow, and free teacher resources to support the learning opportunities. Scroll down for further info on the completed 2010 study, as well as info on purchasing the 2009 story as a published book. Watch this space for 2011 Dive in and Read information.
THE PERFECT BOOK FOR KIWI KIDS
Scoop and Scribe Search for the Lost Waka of Aotearoa
Get yourself a copy and join the club reporters, Scoop and Scribe as they trace the the path of the missing Takitimu waka.
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Scoop and Scribe Search for the Lost Waka of Aotearoa, was first published as part of the 2009 NiE Dive in and Read literacy study. It is a Kiwi adventure story written by Tommy Kapai Wilson (Ngati Ranginui/Pirirakau), and published by Random House.
Follow Scoop and Scribe in their quest around New Zealand investigating a story they hope will make national headlines.
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Travelling on Paikea the whale, they trace the path of the legendary Takitimu waka that has been missing since The Great Migration. Will they beat the sinister-looking pirate ship that is looking for the waka for very different reasons?
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$14.99 (incl. GST) + $1.50 postage and packaging within NZ
For a minimum purchase of 10 copies:
$12.99 (incl. GST) per book + $5.00 postage and packaging within NZ
While stocks last, receive a FREE teacher resource CD with all orders of 10 or more books.
To order now, contact the NiE Coordinator in your area.
Dive in and Read newspaper study 2010
Dive in and Read is a newspaper study option offered to schools as part of the NiE programme.
Most suitable for Years 4-8, Dive in and Read is a literacy-based unit. Each day a chapter of the story is published in the newspaper. On Day 1 of the series, students have the opportunity to complete a written task and submit their work for a chance to have it published in the newspaper on the last day of the series.
Printed or e-Edition newspapers are delivered to schools free of charge for the ten days of the study, 26 April – 17 May 2010 (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday), together with a free comprehensive teacher resource kit supplied on CD, written especially to accompany the story.
Popular Dive in and Read student passport booklets containing literacy-based activities that encourage students to analyse and respond to the story are also available. Passports are optional and can be purchased as a class set. Highly recommended!
This year's story - Cody and the Unexpected Catch, written by Des Hunt
Set in the school holidays on the bank of a New Zealand river, the adventure starts at breakfast one morning when Cody doesn’t like the look of the whitebait fritter he is served – some of them are coloured! More mystery follows when a man and his daughter try to push their way into the little white-baiting community, dead and injured animals appear and flashing lights are seen in the night. When Cody’s friend’s dog gets sick, the two boys decide it’s time to investigate. That’s when the fun holiday takes an adventurous turn.
Dive in and Read Resources
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1. A serial story published in the newspaper
Cody and the Unexpected Catch
Cody and the Unexpected Catch
2. Teacher resource CD
Teacher notes for each chapter include:
• Chapter summary
• Discussion starters
• Scavenger hunt
• Critical thinking - questions that require reflection, interpretation of text, evaluation, and opinion
• What’s next - prediction
• Written language activity – a different writing style each day
• Chapter summary
• Discussion starters
• Scavenger hunt
• Critical thinking - questions that require reflection, interpretation of text, evaluation, and opinion
• What’s next - prediction
• Written language activity – a different writing style each day
3. Student Passport to Literacy (Optional)
A personalised student booklet containing literacy-based activities relating to the serial story. Optional, but highly recommended. (.60c + gst per passport). Order in class sets only.
A personalised student booklet containing literacy-based activities relating to the serial story. Optional, but highly recommended. (.60c + gst per passport). Order in class sets only.
Order Dive in and Read for 2011
Express your interest in the 2011 Dive in and Read programme, on the 2011 NiE Programme order form (in schools Term 4, 2010). All teachers who express interest in Dive in and Read will be send an order pack in Term 1, 2011. To enquire further about placing an order, contact your local NiE coordinator.
Express your interest in the 2011 Dive in and Read programme, on the 2011 NiE Programme order form (in schools Term 4, 2010). All teachers who express interest in Dive in and Read will be send an order pack in Term 1, 2011. To enquire further about placing an order, contact your local NiE coordinator.
