Symbols of New Zealand – Teacher Answers

Teacher answer key

1. Warm-up: answers will vary.
2. Vocabulary: symbol = a sign or object that represents something; fern = a green plant with divided leaves; native = originally from a place; spiral = a curved shape that winds around a centre; flag = a piece of cloth used as a national or group symbol
3. Reading comprehension: 1) The silver fern. 2) No. 3) An informal name for a New Zealander. 4) A spiral. 5) In sport, art, tourism and everyday life.
4. Language focus: 1) is 2) are 3) is 4) are
5. Listening script: “On a school trip, Leo sees a silver fern on a sports shirt. Later, he sees a kiwi picture at a wildlife centre and a koru design on a sign. He writes the three symbols in his notebook.”
   Answers: 1) On a sports shirt. 2) A kiwi picture. 3) A koru design. 4) He writes them in his notebook.
6. Speaking: answers will vary.
7. Writing: answers will vary. Encourage accurate lesson vocabulary and clear sentences.
8. Puzzle/Game: answers will vary.
9. Success criteria: student self-check.