ANZAC Day Reading and Writing Tasks

ANZAC Day is a huge part of our Australian and New Zealand shared history. It is a huge responsibility to make sure we engage our students in the recognition and commemoration of this event. This pack will assist in building their knowledge and understanding of the sacrifices that have been made by all ANZACs and their families.

Tasks include –

• Word Wall – brainstorm words with your students and record them ion the colour or black or white versions. Use these words to add to your writing sessions.
• Adjectives – Brainstorm with your grade words to use as adjectives to describe each photo. Then use to write a sentence about the photo. Edit, refine and then publish.
• Symbols – Read the information provided on Slouch hat, Wreath, Last Post, Medals, Poppies and answer the questions
• Reading tasks – What is ANZAC Day? ‘The Ode’, ‘Flanders Fields’, War Memorials. Read the information and answer the questions
• Interview – If you could interview a ‘digger’ what would you ask? Record on the template provided
• Personality traits of a digger
• Wordfind – locate and colour the words found
• Mapping – Locate Australia, New Zealand, Turkey – locate and colour
• ANZAC Biscuits – History of ANZAC biscuits.
• A recipe to make these biscuits with a recount template

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