LA: meganwoods
Year
2026
Term
Term 2
Colour
Karaka
Levels
5
Code
5ENG
Learning Area
Description
In Term 2, we study the novel Trash by Andy Mulligan, a fast-paced story about three young people who uncover a secret that forces them to make difficult choices.
As we read the novel together, we explore big ideas such as power, justice, inequality, loyalty, and change. You’ll discuss characters and events, examine how the story is told, and think about how the novel connects to real-world issues and your own experiences.
You’ll respond to the text in different ways, including creative writing, personal reflection, and analytical responses. There are options to work at different levels of depth, with support built in and opportunities to extend your thinking if you want to go further.
This term suits students who enjoy:
- strong stories with real-world relevance
- discussing ideas and ethical questions
- developing projects over time
- thinking about how stories can challenge the way we see the world