Task Description: For todays story we are reading a story called Dawn Parrade. We had to do a response to text about answering really easy questions acorrding to the book. The questions were really easy and it was really fun to do because it was pretty easy. The answers are the ones that are bold check it out below.
How does the fact that the story begins when it’s “very dark” and the house is “quiet” contribute to the overall mood?
a) It creates a feeling of excitement and anticipation.
b) It establishes a sense of peace and tranquillity.
c) It sets a sombre and respectful tone.
d) It makes the story feel suspenseful and mysterious.
Why does Leo ask his dad if it’s far to the war memorial?
→Because he had never been to a dawn parade before and was wondering how far it was.
3. How does the text describe the people waiting at the war memorial?
a) They are cheering and talking loudly.
b) They are impatient and restless.
c) They are silent and respectful.
d) They are singing songs together.
What does the woman with the gold chain do at the ceremony?
a) She reads a poem.
b) She gives a speech.
c) She plays a bugle.
d) She lays a wreath of flowers.
Why do people sing the national anthem at the end of the dawn parade?
→So it would feel like they were being respectful of the soldiers that have passed away.
What is the significance of the poppies placed at the memorial?
a) They are a symbol of victory and celebration.
b) They represent hope for a peaceful future.
c) They honour the people who died in wars.
d) They are just a decorative flower.
Why does Leo say he hopes “no one else dies in wars”?
→Because he doesn’t want any good people to die anymore during the war.
What does the rising sun at the end of the story symbolise?
→Because it was also dawn when New Zealand and Australian soldiers landed on the beach at Gallipoli.
Besides the information in the story, what can you infer about Dad’s character?
→He is a very good man and he cares about the ones who have passed away and the people who haven’t.
Why do you think dawn parades are important?
→Because it’s all about when the Australian and New Zealand soldiers passed away during the wars.