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Sylvia Ashton-Warner

This person in New Zealand developed innovative techniques to teach Maori children to read English.

The Maori People

These are the native peoples of New Zealand.

Keith Henderson

This person serves as the school's headmaster.

Colleen

This is a senior student at the school who serves as a teaching assistant.

Mr. Tremaine

This is an official from the New Zealand School District.

Peter

This is a school district official who advocates the author's teaching methods.

Helen

This is a senior on the school's basketball team.

New Zealand Wildlife

As these things wander into the classroom, the teacher uses them as learning opportunities for the students.

Seven

This student is a disciplinary problem who threatens other people.

Matawhero

This person physically attacked a white boy and was sent home as punishment.

Waiwini

This person is shy and sensitive and sat by the teacher's desk all day.

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