In Memory – First World War Memorials
This article explains the purpose of war memorials and, in particular, memorials created at the end of the First World War.
About this resource
Series: School Journal Level 2 August 2018
Reading year level: 4
Category: Non-fiction
Topics: Anzac Day, carillon, civic pride, citizenship, community, First World War, honour, inscriptions, memorials, monuments, national memorial, nurses, obelisks, Pukeahu National War Memorial Park, remembering, respect, soldiers, World War 1
In Memory - First World War Memorials
Words by Jock Phillips
It provides examples of different types of memorials, from obelisks, statues, arches, and gates to monuments that use features in the natural environment.
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School Journal Level 2 August 2018
Inside this School Journal are two articles (Football - The Beautiful Game; In Memory - First World War Memorials), one story (Just in Case), one play (The Perfect Presentation), and one poem (Sixth Sense).
1 of 5Just in Case
Joe and Leigh were preparing Molly for the school’s annual pet show.
2 of 5Sixth Sense
This thought-provoking poem by Apirana Taylor is a response to an artwork of the same name by Steve Gibbs.
3 of 5The Perfect Presentation
"Hi, guys. Thanks for coming to watch us practise our presentation. It’s good to get some advice from you guys. You’re the school’s best team."
4 of 5Football - The Beautiful Game
This article explores why football is so popular and gives a brief outline of its history, including how and when it was introduced to Aotearoa New Zealand.
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