Naomi Response to Text - Kate Sheppard - Reading (T1, W10)

 Kate Sheppard - A Woman On A Mission

Kate Sheppard was a New Zealand activist, and one of the most 

important figures in our history. 

She was a leader in the struggle to make New Zealand the first country in the world to grant women the right to vote.

1. When and where was Kate Sheppard born? Kate Sheppard was born on March 10th, 1847. Where she was born was in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

2. How old was Sheppard when she moved to New Zealand? She moved to New Zealand in the late 1860’s. And her age was 21?? I think..

3. What was something that Sheppard believed women should actively be able to do? I'm not too sure but maybe stay strong, happy and move on??

4. What does NCW stand for? National Council Women

5. What were 3 actions that Sheppard took as leader of the NCW to get women their right to vote? 

1.  I'm not too sure but maybe A person who fights for social or political change??

2. I'm also not too sure about this but maybe Being in an equal state?? Even for all sides?? 

3.  Not sure but maybe The right to vote??

6.  What do you think was her greatest achievement? Not sure but maybe her greatest achievement was maybe.. Becoming a leader for union’s suffrage??

1. Why do you think this was so important? Not sure but maybe because some men can be really mean and rude to women??

Naomi 4 Facts - Kate Sheppard

 

Kate Sheppard died in 1934.

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The museum statue of sir Apriana Ngata. 

Naomi Response to Text (T1, W10)

 Response to Text

1. Who was the article about? (Full name, and title) The article was about a man named sir Apirana Ngata-reading

2. When and where was he born? He was born on july 3rd 1874 in Te Araroa on the east coast of new zealand north island.

3. Which Iwi was Apirana Ngata most connected to? I'm not sure but Ngati porou.

4. What was he the first Maori person to do? He Graduated from University.

5. Finish these sentences from the text:

1. “Apirana dedicated himself to the improvement of… Maori, both socially, culturally, and economically.”

2. “Apirana was a proud Maori, and fought to… set up businesses and schools throughout New Zealand”

3. “...he used these connections to educate himself in… the ways of European politics and law.

6. Why do you think it was important for Apirana to educate himself like a European?  I am not sure why but maybe after he graduated University he qualified??

7. What do you think motivated him to fight so hard to keep Maori Culture alive? Because he was so proud of his culture that he didn’t want to lose?! I'm not to sure

Naomi 4 Facts - Sir Apirana Ngata

 

Apirana Ngata.

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