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).
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.
1. Find a quote from the main person in this news article.
There is no visible quote from the main person in the news article.
2. In your own words describe what happened in this news article.
British cyclist, Ed Pratt dedicated himself to venturing around the world starting from the age
of 19. His trip was nearly a 35,500 kilometer ride through the mountains of Asia, Vietnam and
Malaysia, the US and most importantly, New Zealand. By July 31st, he completed his
first-round world trip and as a part of his journey, was able to raise $570,000 NZD for a
education charity.
of 19. His trip was nearly a 35,500 kilometer ride through the mountains of Asia, Vietnam and
Malaysia, the US and most importantly, New Zealand. By July 31st, he completed his
first-round world trip and as a part of his journey, was able to raise $570,000 NZD for a
education charity.
3. Find out where this event took place and include some information about this place.
This event never took place at a certain city or town but Ed Pratt started at UK.
UK is actually made of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Island with an area of an
astounding 242,492 km². The population of the country around 2016 was about 65.64 million
and its beautiful wise prime minister, Theresa May.
astounding 242,492 km². The population of the country around 2016 was about 65.64 million
and its beautiful wise prime minister, Theresa May.
4. Tell us when this event happened and explain what might happen in the future.
This event took place on the 31st of August and I predict Ed Pratt may celebrate his
extraordinary achievement and donate more money to charity in countries around the
world to help and support their daily lives.
extraordinary achievement and donate more money to charity in countries around the
world to help and support their daily lives.
5. Explain in your own words why this event took place.
This event took place because Ed Pratt was so amazed about the world's different countries,
culture and their people.
culture and their people.
6. Use the Dictionary in the bottom right hand corner to find the meaning of 3 words from the article.
charity - an organization set up to provide help and raise money for others.
unicycle - a cycle with a single level
tropical - something peculiar to the tropics
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