Monday 26 April 2021
Wednesday 14 April 2021
Tuesday 13 April 2021
Monday 12 April 2021
Friday 9 April 2021
Questions about Kate Sheppard
Kate Sheppard - A Woman On A Mission
Kate Sheppard was a New Zealand activist, and one of the most
important figures in our history.
She was a leader in the struggle to make New Zealand the first country in the world to grant women the right to vote.
When and where was Kate Sheppard born?
She was born in March 10, 1847, in Liverpool, England
How old was Sheppard when she moved to New Zealand?
She was 13 yrs old when she moved to New Zealand.
What was something that Sheppard believed women should actively be able to do?
She believed that women will actively participate in all aspects of society, including politics. She also encouraged women to take part in activities like riding bicycles, sports, and other physical activities.but some people thought that it was un-lady like.
What does NCW stand for?
NCW stands for National Council of Women
What were 3 actions that Sheppard took as leader of the NCW to get women their right to vote?
She wrote pamphlets, organized meetings and lectures, and presented petitions to Parliament. Parliament finally granted women the right to vote in 1893.
She supported equality in marriage and the right of women to run for positions in Government.
In 1896 Sheppard helped set up the National Council of Women (NCW) and became its first president.
What do you think was her greatest achievement?
I think her greatest achievement was ending womens suffering and changing every woman's life.
Why do you think this was so important?
It was important for her because a lot of men kept on bossing women around.
Thursday 8 April 2021
Questions about Sir Apirana Ngata
Response to Text
Who was the article about? (Full name, and title)
His name is Sir Apirana Ngata and the title is Ngati Porou
When and where was he born?
He was born in July the 3rd 1874 and the place he was born was in Te Araroa in the East coast of New Zealand.
Which Iwi was Apirana Ngata most connected to?
New zealand or European
What was he the first Maori person to do?
He was the first Maori in New Zealand to graduate from University
Finish these sentences from the text:
“Apirana dedicated himself to the improvement of…
Māori, both socially, culturally, and economically.”
“Apirana was a proud Maori, and fought to...
set up businesses and school for Māori throughout New Zealand”
“...he used these connections to educate himself in…
The ways of the European politics and law.”
Why do you think it was important for Apirana to educate himself like a European?
-> It is important for Apirana because Māori were looked down upon by the European colonists. So Apirana wants to keep their traditions alive, not by fighting them in wars, but by playing the game the Europeans and protecting Māori culture with the power of the law .
What do you think motivated him to fight so hard to keep Maori Culture alive?
He really wants to keep Maori culture alive because he is maori.
Wednesday 7 April 2021
Thursday 1 April 2021
Easter questions
Facts about Easter
Instructions:
Highlight the correct answer for each question.
Questions:
1.What is Easter?
a) a new student at Pt England b) a Christian religious tradition
c) A city in Mexico d) A Christmas extra holiday
2. What does Good Friday mean?
a) Jesus died on the cross and his body was taken to a tomb
b) we have special discounts at the Malls
c) we have a great Friday at School
d) it’s a public holiday for only schools
3. Easter falls on different dates on the calendar. How is it calculated?
a) We choose a date from a hat.
b) Jacinda Ahern picks a date from the calendar
c) Easter Sunday as the Sunday after the first full moon after the (northern hemisphere) spring equinox.
d) When it falls on Mrs Sio’s birthday
4. Why do we have chocolate easter eggs?
Answer: we have chocolate easter eggs because those who follow the religious meanings, hollow chocolate eggs have become a symbol of Jesus’s empty tomb. Also chocolate easter eggs are also a symbol of rebirth.
5. Who are the main ideas in this text?
=> jesus’s death, the meaning of Easter and good Friday.
6. What did you not know about Easter, that you’ve learnt today?
→Today I just learnt that easter chocolate eggs are a symbol of Jesus’s empty tomb.
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