ANZAC Day Reading and Writing Tasks

ANZAC Day is an important day in Australian and New Zealand History. April 25 marks the day to remember the people who were lost and families who were changed forever. This pack is for early learners to begin to develop an appreciation of this significant day.

• ANZAC Day Reading and Writing Tasks – This pack is also included in our ANZAC Day Bundle at a discounted price.

This pack includes

• Background notes and suggested books to read

Word Work

• How many words can you make from Australian and New Zealand Army Corps?
• A recording sheet to write down your words

Work on Writing

• Record my thoughts about ANZAC Day
• Recount of an ANZAC Day March you have attended
• What is the significance of the wreath?
• What symbols are associated with ANZAC Day?
• Complete a Venn Diagram on flags from Australia and New Zealand

Reading

• PMI facts about ANZAC Day (positive, minus and interesting)
• Alphabet Key – use words or phrases to describe this day
• I see, I think, I wonder about the symbols, traditions or history
• Read ‘Only a Donkey’ – list the animals in the story
• ANZAC Fact Chart
• ANZAC Day 3-2-1
• “Only a Donkey’ – response sheet
• Read ‘My Grandad Marches on ANZAC DAY’ – complete a character map, story board and beginning/middle/ending
• Templates for the above tasks that can be used for any books you may read based on ANZAC Day
• Small share book

Craft

• Make a flag for Australian and New Zealand