Lighthouses of New Zealand – Teacher Answers

Teacher answer key

1. Warm-up: answers will vary.
2. Vocabulary: coastline = the edge of the land beside the sea; beacon = a light used as a signal; cliff = a high, steep rock face; harbour = a sheltered place for boats; landmark = a well-known feature or place
3. Reading comprehension: 1) To help ships travel safely near dangerous coastal areas. 2) A strong light / beacon. 3) Pencarrow Head. 4) Cape Reinga. 5) They are landmarks in dramatic coastal places and are interesting to visit.
4. Language focus: 1) were 2) were 3) was 4) were
5. Listening script: “On a windy afternoon, a family walks to a lighthouse above the sea. They can see waves breaking on rocks below. The lighthouse is closed, so they read the information signs outside and take photographs. Before leaving, they watch a fishing boat travel past the headland.”
   Answers: 1) Windy. 2) Waves breaking on rocks. 3) Because it is closed. 4) A fishing boat.
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.