This lower primary cloze comprehension activity is a perfect activity to lead into discussions about the reasons we commemorate ANZAC Day.
The celebrations and commemorations of significant events shared with their families and others
The natural, managed and constructed features of local places, and their location
A local individual, group, place or building and the reasons for their importance, including social, cultural or spiritual significance
Causes and effects of changes to the local community, and how people who may be from diverse backgrounds have contributed to these changes
Significant events, symbols and emblems that are important to Australia’s identity and diversity, and how they are celebrated, commemorated or recognised in Australia, including Australia Day, Anzac Day, NAIDOC Week, National Sorry Day, Easter, Christmas, and other religious and cultural festivals
How they, their family and friends commemorate past events that are important to them
The natural, managed and constructed features of places, their location, how they change and how they can be cared for
The history of a significant person, building, site and/or part of the natural environment in the local community and what it reveals about the past
The importance today of a historical site of cultural or spiritual significance in the local area, and why it should be preserved
How the community has changed and remained the same over time and the role that people of diverse backgrounds have played in the development and character of the local community
Days and weeks celebrated or commemorated in Australia (including Australia Day, Anzac Day, and National Sorry Day) and the importance of symbols and emblems
How they, their family, friends and communities commemorate past events that are important to them
Natural, managed and constructed features of places, their location and how they change
The history of a significant person, building, site or part of the natural environment in the local community and what it reveals about the past
The significance today of an historical site of cultural or spiritual importance
A significant example of change and a significant example of continuity over time in the local community, region or state/territory
The role that people of diverse backgrounds have played in the development and character of the local community and/or other societies
Significance of days and weeks celebrated or commemorated in Australia and the importance of symbols and emblems, including Australia Day, ANZAC Day, Harmony Week, National Reconciliation Week, NAIDOC week and National Sorry Day
Communicates stories of their own family heritage and the heritage of others
Demonstrates developing skills of historical inquiry and communication
Describes features of places and the connections people have with places
Identifies ways in which people interact with and care for places
Communicates geographical information and uses geographical tools for inquiry
Identifies and describes significant people, events, places and sites in the local community over time
Demonstrates skills of historical inquiry and communication
Describes and explains how significant individuals, groups and events contributed to changes in the local community over time
Applies skills of historical inquiry and communication
Identifies celebrations and commemorations of significance in Australia and the world