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In the News...

WALT: Think about and respond critically to texts

NATIONAL NEWS

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Closely notice what this video shows and tells. �

Be ready to share your response and reaction to the video.

WATCH

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Read the out loud to yourself to check you can read it fluently.

Work with a buddy. Check you can both read the story out loud fluently and with expression.

Be ready to share your ideas about the main ideas in the article, your thinking and reaction, your questions

and wonderings.

READ

Meet Auckland Zoo’s �cutest addition

NZ Herald

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2 - Break the text into word groups

INSTRUCTIONS:�Read this excerpt from the article.��1. Break the text into �word groups using the forward slash symbol /.

2. Record yourself reading this passage fluently and with expression - link to the text box below

A baby rhino is exploring her new home at Auckland Zoo.

Just 12 days old, the female southern white rhino calf who is yet to be named, is the first newborn rhino at Auckland Zoo in 20 years.

Despite a lengthy 16-month pregnancy for first-time mum Jamila, the newborn entered the world following a speedy one-hour labour.

Tommy Karlsson, the zoo's ungulates team leader, said the long wait to meet the Zoo's newest addition was "absolutely worth every second".

Karlsson and his team, who witnessed the "exciting and nerve-wracking" live birth via low light security cameras, said mum-to-be Jamila handled the birth brilliantly, with "a couple of really good pushes" to welcome the youngster to the world.

"Her calf was walking within 25 minutes and suckling well by the afternoon," he said.

He estimated the "sturdy" little rhino's birth weight to be around 65kg.

Jamila's total focus on her calf's needs is really impressive; and it's such a joy to watch the calf," he said.

Link to YOUR RECORDING

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3 - Using Word Groups

INSTRUCTIONS ��Find ONE word group from the article that really stands out for you. Type the WORD GROUP into the table below.��Write FOUR new sentences using this ONE word group. Underline the word group in each new sentence.

	Word Group	Sentence
e.g.	the importance of conserving	It was not until we experienced the worst drought in 50 years that we truly understood the importance of conserving water Scientists emphasise the importance of conserving endangered species so that future generations can experience and enjoy diverse range of animal and plant life. The energy crisis of the 1970s highlighted the importance of conserving non-renewable resources as prices for petrol skyrocketed. Indigenous peoples understand the importance of conserving natural resources to ensure there is minimal impact to the environment
Copy/paste ONE word group here� Write FOUR new sentences.� Make sure they make sense! Check with a buddy!		Sentence 1
		Sentence 2
		Sentence 3
		Sentence 4

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CREATE - Your Turn!

INSTRUCTIONS: �Choose ONE of the CREATE tasks below to share your learning this week.

Create a written or audio review of the short clip on SLIDE 2. Explain the main message/s in the clip.

Prepare and RECORD an audio narration for the video on SLIDE 2 to share the news of the arrival of a new white Rhino at Auckland Zoo. Remember to speak fluently and with expression!

Share your completed work on your blog. �Remember to add a catchy TITLE, a clear TASK DESCRIPTION and relevant LABELS.

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