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ANZAC Story Map

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ANZAC Story Map

Read the story first. Then answer the questions using details from the story and your own ideas. ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps.

The Poppy at the Gate

On ANZAC morning, Maia walked with her grandfather to the local remembrance ceremony. She carried a small red poppy. At the memorial, people stood quietly as a bugler played. Maia noticed a name on the stone that matched her great-great-grandmother’s family name. Her grandfather explained that many New Zealanders served in wars, and that ANZAC Day is a time to remember all those who served and those who died. Maia felt curious and a little sad. After the ceremony, she asked how people could remember without feeling only sad. “We can listen to their stories, care for one another, and work for peace,” her grandfather said. Maia placed her poppy beside the memorial. On the walk home, she decided to ask her family to share one story about someone who had helped others.

Check your understanding

Use clues from the story. For questions asking what you think, explain your idea.

1.Who went with Maia to the remembrance ceremony?
2.Where did the ceremony take place?
  • At a local memorial
  • At Maia’s home
  • At a beach
3.What did Maia notice on the memorial stone?
4.What does the word “bugler” mean in the story?
  • A person who plays a bugle, a small brass instrument
  • A person who carries flowers
  • A person who reads names from a stone
5.Story map — name the main character and give one detail that tells you what she is like.
6.Story map — where and when does the story begin?
7.Story map — what question or challenge does Maia think about?
8.Story map — what does Maia decide to do at the end?
9.Why do you think Maia’s grandfather suggests listening to stories and working for peace? Use a detail from the story to support your idea.
10.Write one sentence explaining why people in New Zealand remember ANZAC Day, using an idea from the story.
Draw one moment from Maia’s story. Add a label showing how Maia might feel in that moment.

3 printable pages

  • ANZAC Story Map, page 1 of 3: The Poppy at the Gate, Check your understanding

    Page 1

  • ANZAC Story Map, page 2 of 3: 4. What does the word “bugler” mean in the story?

    Page 2

  • ANZAC Story Map, page 3 of 3: 10. Write one sentence explaining why people in New Zealand remember ANZAC

    Page 3

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