Guy Fawkes day

As part of our independent reading programme we use Kiwikidsnews to learn about news in New Zealand (national news) and around the world (international news).

Walht:  Read closely to analyse an article and to think critically about the messages within them.

Guy Fawkes day

Thinking questions:

1. Find a quote from the main person in this news article?

Over the last few years public display have become more common.Tighter controls were introduced in 2008, limiting the sales period, raising the purchase age to 18 and putting a cap on the size of fireworks; last year the Fire Service was called out to 418 Guy Fawkes incident, down from 618 in 2007.

2. In your own words describe what happened in this news article.

New Zealanders all around the world have been celebrating Guy fawkes day over 400 years with thousands of firework displays. This started by a group of Gunpowder plot who tried to blow up the British Parliament using Gunpowder under it. The men including Guy was caught right before they tried to blow it. Ever since November 5th people have been celebrating Guy fawkes day

3. Find out where this event took place and include some information about this place.

This event takes place in New brighton and New Zealand as this is where it all started.

4. Tell us when this event happened and explain what might happen in the future.

This event happens on November the 5th and in the the future may have more explosive, colorful and with more effective sounds.

5. Explain in your own words why this event took place.

This event all started off by the man Guy Fawkes and his group- Gunpowder plot

6. Use the Dictionary in the bottom right hand corner to find the meaning of 3 words from the article.

Fireworks- a device containing gunpowder and other combustible chemicals that causes a spectacular explosion when ignited, used typically for display or in celebrations

Display- make a prominent exhibition of (something) in a place where it can be easily seen

Spectacular-beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way

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Judgment

WALHT: 

Find words that connects with the word JUDGEMENT.

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St. Francis of Assisi

For my Confirmation, I chose St. Francis of Assisi as a young adult he considered himself as a sinner. His father was a man of business and the last thing he wanted from his son was a man of God. Growing up in his life, he was treated like a king and people never minded on what trouble he caused and some people loved him as he spent his nights in wild parties. After his young life, he met a biographer and explained everything and Francis himself said, "I lived in sin" during that time.

One day he was walking through the countryside and came across a leper. He jumped down from his horse and kissed the hand of the leper. Soon after, his peace was returned and was humble again. Francis was filled with joy and felt the Holy Spirit in him. He turned back to the leper for his last waved but before he could raise his hand the leper has disappeared. From then on he always looks upon it as a test from God. His life was changed and that’s why I chose him as he turned into a humble man from a selfish man.