As part of our independent reading programme we use KiwiKidsNews to learn about news in New Zealand(national news) and around the world(international news).
Walht: Read closely to analyse an article and to think critically about the message within then.
1. Find a quote from the main person in this news article?
Sacha Dench is following swans as they fly their annual 7,000km journey, from Russia to the UK.
2. In your own words describe what happened in this news article.
Sacha Dench, a woman who travelled not using a plane but on a powered paraglider like a swan.
3. Find out where this event took place and include some information about this place.
This event took place from Russia to the UK, Russia is where Sacha took off and flew/arrived in the UK.
4. Tell us when this event happened and explain what might happen in the future.
This event happened on 12 December and when Sacha continues doing this, most of us could know more things about swans.
5. Explain in your own words why this event took place.
This event took place because Sacha wants to learn and know more about Bewick’s swans.
6. Use the Dictionary in the bottom right-hand corner to find the meaning of 3 words from the article.
Swan - n. large white waterbird having a long neck and webbed feet
Russia - n. large country located in Europe and Asia
Paraglider - n. type of small windborne aircraft having a harness from which a rider hangs
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