Critical Literacy: Dawn Raid

Critical Literacy: Dawn Raid

Who would be most likely to read this text and why?

Anyone who is interested in New Zealand history and culture around this subject and time.

How are children, teenagers, young adults, and adults constructed in this text?

The adults are all written as important figures with a strong voice, the young adults (Lenny and Rawiri) are a bit reckless but they do what they do because they believe it is the right thing to do. Children Tavita, Ethan and Archie are like most little boys, they do before they think, "One Kid - one brain, two kids - half a brain, three kids - NO BRAIN AT ALL" Dawn Raid. The teenagers who are the for front are all different having characteristics. All the characters are well written with different personalities and motivations.

Is the text fair?

Yes, it tells of an important time in New Zealand's history, even the best places have their problems and we need to learn from them.