Part of our independent reading programme involves using the Kiwikids news where we read and find our what is happening nationally (inside New Zealand) and internationally (around the world)
1. Find a quote from the main person in this news article?
McCaw wanted for the flag of New Zeland be changed because the flag is similar from the flag of Australia.
2. In your own words describe what happened in this news article.
The flag of New Zealand needs to be changed because our flag is very similar from the flag of Australia.
3. Find out where this event took place and include some information about this place.
This event took place from New Zealand and this place is an island country in the southwestern Pacific ocean. The country geographically comprises two main landmasses – that of the North island, or Te Ika-a-Māui, and the South Island, or Te Waipounamu.
4. Tell us when this event happened and explain what might happen in the future.
This event will happen on 3 March and when the flag is changed, our country will be a symbol of who we are as kiwis.
5. Explain in your own words why this event took place.
This event took place in New Zealand because if our flag changes, it will be better for us because when our flag is the new one, it will represents us as kiwis.
6. Use the Dictionary in the bottom right hand corner to find the meaning of 3 words from the article.
Referendum - poll of an entire population, referral of a vote to the entire
electorate.
Clash - make a loud banging sound, bang together, strongly disagree, confront.
Rugby - (Sports) type of ball game, variety of football in which players must advance to the goal without passing the ball forward (kicking and backwards or lateral passes are permitted)
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