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Year 3 Reading Magazine 2013 � Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2013

22 Earthworms live in dark, damp soil. They have no arms, no legs and no eyes! Earthworms make the soil healthy. They eat rotting plants and dirt. This food passes through the worms’ bodies, adding extra goodness to the soil. Earthworms have stiff hairs on their bodies. They use these hairs to grip the dirt and to wriggle their way through the ground. Their wriggling makes tunnels in the ground. The tunnels add air to the soil. The air helps the roots of plants to grow. Many animals eat earthworms. Snakes, birds and frogs all eat them. They are even eaten by people in some countries. Many people say that earthworms are the most important animals in the world.

The fresh test Put your egg in a saucepan of water and use the guide below to find out how old your egg is. What happens to the eggAge of egg Sinks to the bottom of the pan and stays there 3– 6 days old Sinks, but floats at an angle Just over 1 week old Sinks, and then stands on end About 2 weeks old Floats on top or just under the surface Over 2 weeks old Eggs last a long time. You can keep them for about four weeks in your fr\ idge. White (albumen) The eggwhite is mostly water, protein and some minerals. Before it is cooked, the white is not white; it is clear. Yolk The yolk has most of the egg’s vitamins and minerals. The yolk can be pale yellow to dark orange. The colour depends on what the hen eats. Shell The shell protects the egg. Shells can be brown or white. People all over the world eat eggs. Most of the eggs we eat come from he\ ns. Eggs are easy to cook. They can be cooked in lots of ways such as fried, scramble\ d or hard-boiled. Eggs can be used with other things to make cakes, ice-cream and spaghett\ i. 3

44 An interview with Andy Griffths Andy Grifths is well known as a writer of children’s books. Here are some interesting things you might not know  about him! ANDY GRIFFITHS

5 An interview with Andy Griffths Andy Grifths is well known as a writer of children’s books. Here are some interesting things you might not know  about him! What do you like to do besides write? I go for long runs and bike rides beside the beach. An hour of exercise after a long day of writing helps me recharge. Then I’m ready to write some more. Do you write using a computer or by hand? I write the first drafts of stories by hand, and then I transfer my drafts onto a computer. I like to write by hand when I travel. I find it very easy to lose myself in my journal when I am away from my usual distractions. What super power would you like to have? X-ray vision as long as I could turn it off sometimes. What is your favourite food? I’m never happier than when I’m drinking banana and blueberry milkshakes. And I love fish. But I don’t like drinking fish milkshakes — they are just disgusting! What is your favourite book? Alice in Wonderland . It has so many surprises and such silliness in it. Do you write for adults too? Only if I really have to. I much prefer the freedom and fun of writing for children. What do you say to kids who say, “Why should I read?” I quote the words of Dr Seuss: “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” I’ve found this to be true in my own life. 5 ANDY GRIFFITHS

6 Kaiya goe hunting Kaiya woke early. The wet breath of night still clung to everything. What a gathering it had been! The drone of the didgeridoo, the rhythm of the clap sticks and the singing and dancing by the firelight had been mesmerising. Now his uncles, aunties and cousins were curled around the embers of the campfire. Silently Kaiya took his spear, the one with two barbs that he was named after, and headed towards the billabong. “Where are you going?” a small voice whispered. He turned and saw Goolara rubbing sleep from her eyes. “Go to sleep,” he hissed. “I’m coming,” she said. Kaiya sighed. It was useless arguing with his little sister. Besides, that might wake everyone up. He started running and, just as he had hoped, her footsteps faded. He stopped just long enough to see her walking back home. He could now focus on the wallabies that grazed on the sweet grass by the billabong. This was his chance to spear one and return to the camp a hero. Kaiya slowed as he neared the billabong. In the distance he saw the dark outline of a wallaby scratching itself. His excitement grew as he crept closer, hiding behind the trees. Suddenly, the long grass exploded with action. Kaiya edged backwards. It was Baru, the crocodile! He was hunting wallaby too. 6

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AcknowledgementS earthworms Image © Science Photo Library cover Image © Corbis Australia The materials included in this test magazine are intended to engage stud\ ents and assess their literacy skills. Any views expressed in this material do not necessarily represent the views of ACARA. 8