Teaching Kids The News - Netball World Cup

 New Zealand has been beaten by Australia in the Netball World Cup final.

 

 

The Silver Ferns fought hard throughout the game but in the end were beaten by the Australian Diamonds, 58-55, in Sydney.

 

It was the 11th time Australia have claimed the world title, their third in a row.

Australia took control from the start. Racing to a nine goal lead in the first quarter (16-7).

New Zealand fought hard, winning the remaining three quarters but the lead from the first 15 minutes was too much. The Ferns outscore the Diamonds in the third (15-13) and fourth quarters (18-15).

 

Leana de Bruin was introduced at half-time in her 100th international appearance for New Zealand and the defender helped the Silver.

The final three goal deficit was the closest New Zealand got to Australia during the match.

 

Complete 2 of the 3 activities that follow...

 

Recall Activity:

 

1. Who is the main person or group of people in this news article?

2. What was the key event from the news article?

3. Where did this event take place?

4. When did this event take place?

 

 

Thinking Activity:

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

Word Documents Activity:  (templates can be found at the Literacy Station)

1. Current Events Web
Find the Who, What, Where, When, How and Why in the article to complete this worksheet.2.  Think Because
Share what you think about the article and explain why.3. My Questions
Write a question map about questions that you have after reading the article.