Understanding Our National Anthem
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Understanding Our National Anthem
🎯 WALT: Understand the history and meaning of our national anthem
Success Criteria:
🎵 Part 1: Learning About Our Anthem
Read this passage about our national anthem:
"God Defend New Zealand" was written as a poem by Thomas Bracken in the 1870s. John Joseph Woods later set it to music. The anthem became official in 1977 alongside "God Save the Queen." What makes our anthem special is that it is essentially a prayer to God, asking for His protection and guidance over our nation. It reflects the Christian values that were important to many early New Zealanders and continues to be meaningful today.
defend, _______________
📝 Part 2: Understanding the Meaning
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