Task Description: This week in literacy we explored the history and importance of Anzac day.
We learned about what Anzac stands for, Australia, New Zealand army corps. What happened in Gallipoli, and the sacrifices our brave soldiers made in 1915 at Anzac cove. One thing I found interesting is that I felt bad for those people who had a great life over 16 and had to join the army corps. Sacrificing our lives and countries. Learning about Anzac day is making me feel bad now because I thought they had a choice to join it but it was over 16.
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Level One: Skim and Scan
- When did the Gallipoli campaign take place?
- a) 1914-1915
- b) 1915-1916
- c) 1916-1917
- d) 1914-1918
- What was the main goal of the Gallipoli campaign?
- a) To capture Constantinople
- b) To establish a sea route to Russia
- c) To secure valuable territory in the Middle East
- d) To invade Russia
- Who were the primary opponents of the ANZACs at Gallipoli?
- a) The Germans
- b) The Austro-Hungarian Empire
- c) The Ottoman Empire
- d) The British
Level Two: Vocabulary
- ANZAC stands for Australia New Zealand Army Corps; what is a corps?
| A corps is… where 2 or 5 teams come together and work together. |
- Complete this table
| Word | Definition | Use in Article | Your own sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Significant | sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention; noteworthy | ANZAC Day is a significant event in the history of New Zealand and Australia, | When I was doing tug of war where my team worked together. |
| Etched | to cut a pattern, picture, etc. into a smooth surface, especially on metal or glass, using acid or a sharp instrument | Turkey are etched in the collective memory of New Zealanders | Cut a shape of a picture and draw it with the best etched she has done/ |
| Inadequate | not adequate : not enough or good enough : insufficient. inadequate equipment. also : not capable | inadequate medical facilities, and a harsh environment. | We r not good enough or not enough with supplies. |
Level Three: Inferencing
- What were some of the most significant challenges that the ANZAC soldiers faced during the Gallipoli campaign? Try to include examples.
They tried to get supplies to the soldiers but it was very difficult for them to put them a high chance of not living.
- Which values are reflected in the ANZAC Day traditions and events?
When it’s April 25th they have a silent time to remember the soldiers who sacrificed their lives for us.
- Why do you think the commemoration of ANZAC Day has endured for so long, even as the actual events of the Gallipoli campaign have faded from living memory?
They had no choice to join in the war but those people who r teachers and stuff they stay alive. BUt those who went through injuries and had no supplies coming in time there was 0% chance they will make it out. So we represent them and their families who have been going through times. Where they had a good life but then had to join the army to protect us and our country. They fought for their lives.
Level Four: Connections to Our World
- What are some examples of courage, sacrifice, and commitment that we can see in our own community?
Our friends who we trust with our honesty and encouraging them threw their lives.
If they’re going to be hurt we come in and encourage them to keep going, never back down, never give up. We have best friends for a reason. If you’re going through alot we encourage them to keep pushing no matter what stops you. You keep on going. We don’t have friends for no reason, there are your friends for a reason so when we save our friend for a reason. So don’t give up and keep pushing forward.