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ANZAC Day Reading Comprehension
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ANZAC Day Reading Comprehension
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Each year on 25 April, people in Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia mark ANZAC Day. The name ANZAC refers to a group of soldiers from Australia and New Zealand who served together during the First World War. The date recalls the landing of Allied troops at Gallipoli in 1915. The campaign brought serious challenges and loss of life.
Today, ANZAC Day is a time to remember people who have served in wars and conflicts, including those who did not return. At dawn, people gather at memorials for quiet ceremonies. They may listen to a bugler play The Last Post, observe a moment of silence and watch wreaths being placed. Some wear a red poppy as a sign of remembrance.
Remembering the past can also help people think about the present. Stories of service can remind us of courage, looking after one another and the value of peace. People attend ceremonies, learn about history and talk with their families to keep these memories alive. ANZAC Day honours those who served while encouraging future generations to work towards a more peaceful world.
Show what you understood
1.What do the letters in ANZAC stand for?
- Australian and New Zealand Army Corps
- Australian and New Zealand Air Command
- Aotearoa and New Zealand Armed Crew
2.Which event does 25 April recall?
- The signing of a peace agreement
- The landing at Gallipoli in 1915
- The formation of the Army Corps
3.Name two difficulties or hardships connected with the Gallipoli campaign, as described in the passage.
4.Give two things people may experience or do during a dawn ceremony.
5.What does wearing a red poppy represent in the passage?
6.According to the passage, name two ways people keep memories of service alive and explain one value these stories can remind us about.
Creative response
7.Draw and label a dawn ceremony using at least three details from the passage.
8.Complete the sentence: “We remember people who served because…”
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