This ANZAC Day activity provides students with an engaging opportunity to build their comprehension, critical thinking, and reflection skills. By reading the information report and responding to related questions, students will deepen their understanding of the historical and cultural significance of ANZAC Day while also strengthening their literacy skills.   How to Complete Students will read the information report detailing the history and significance of ANZAC Day. Using the information from the passage, students will then answer key questions about ANZAC Day’s meaning and traditions.   Please note that we have included a colour version of the information report that is suitable for display and a black and white version which students can glue in their workbooks for reference during the activity.   Additional Tips

1. Discuss the significance of ANZAC Day prior starting the lesson to provide context.
2. Use videos or historical photographs to enhance students’ understanding.
3. Encourage students to share their personal connections to ANZAC Day, such as family traditions or attending dawn services.
4. Enlarge the colour information report to A3 and display as a poster.

  Extension Ideas

1. Have students research and present a short report on an ANZAC soldier or event.
2. Encourage older students to write a persuasive text about the importance of ANZAC Day commemorations.

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