How Aotearoa got its Place Names

RECALL QUESTIONS
A variety of comprehension questions based on this article.

THINKING QUESTIONS
A selection of more detailed questions to show your understanding.

DIGITAL THINKING
A range of digital learning activities.

Recall Question Worksheet
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1. Who is the main person or group of people in this news article?

2. What was the key event from the news article?

3. Where did this event take place?

4. When did this event take place?

5. Leave a comment below about your thoughts on this article.

Thinking Question Worksheet
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1. Find a quote from the main person in this news article?

2. In your own words describe what happened in this news article.

3. Find out where this event took place and include some information about this place.

4. Tell us when this event happened and explain what might happen in the future.

5. Explain in your own words why this event took place.

News Review Worksheet

Students summarise a news article in their own words, share their opinion, and give it a personal rating.
Google Doc Link The Big Idea Worksheet

Students identify the key details of a news story using the 5Ws and 1H, then summarise it in 25 words.
Google Doc Link Word Investigation Worksheet

Students explore tricky words from the article by guessing their meanings and then researching expert definitions.
Google Doc Link My Questions Worksheet

Students create their own questions while reading and try to answer them using the information in the article.
Google Doc Link KWL Worksheet

Students track what they know, what they want to know, and what they’d like to learn more about a topic before and after reading.
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