Guy Fawkes

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 messages within them.

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

No quote was found in this article.

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

On November the 5th families gathered around New Zealand to celebrate guy fawkes. thousands gathered together at the Trust arena Waitakere to watch etc.

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

This event took place in many cities around New Zealand but Wellington claim there fireworks to be the biggest and largest in the country. Sky city officially opened on February the 2nd 1996.

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

This event happened on the 5th of November which to most of us is known as guy fawkes. What might happened in the future is that we will still continue on lighting fireworks or this might come to the end of fireworks used unsafely.

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

This event took place because people around the country wanted to celebrate guy fawkes.

6. Use the Dictionary in the bottom right hand corner to find the meaning of 3 words from the article.

1). Spectacular Dramatic impressive performance.

2). Fireworks Striking display of light and sound.

3). Celebrate To praise and glorify feasts.