This ANZAC Day activity provides students with an engaging opportunity to build their comprehension, critical thinking, and reflection skills. By reading the included text and responding to related questions, students will deepen their understanding of the symbols commonly associated with ANZAC Day while also strengthening their literacy skills.   How to Complete Students will read the information passage detailing the significance of the red poppy and rosemary. Using the information from the text, students will then answer key questions about these important symbols.   Please note that we have included a colour version of the information passage 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 and its symbols 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 symbols, such as wearing a poppy to an ANZAC Day parade or ceremony or growing rosemary in their garden.
4. Bring in some rosemary for students to smell. Explain that it is often used in cooking.
5. Enlarge the colour information passage to A3 and display as a poster.

  Extension Ideas

1. Have students write a short reflection about the significance of the red poppy or rosemary.
2. Students can research other ANZAC symbols and present their findings to the class.

  This comprehensive resource is perfect for integrating history and literacy skills into your ANZAC Day lesson plans.   Be sure to check out our other ANZAC Day resources!