Part of our reading program includes reading and responding to articles from
Kiwikidsnews. This includes news from Aotearoa and from the world.
Article:
1. Find a quote from the main person in this news article?
The article does not mention any statements from Lexi or the Shymanski family.
2. In your own words describe what happened in this news article.
A 5 year old Canadian girl Lexi Shymanski was named a hero after saving her mother and 10 week old brother from a horrendous car crash. After her mother fell asleep while driving, while the SUV served down a 40-foot ridge.
3. Find out where this event took place and include some information about this place.
The article has yet again missed out on informing the audience with one of the most important part like the place accepted they only said that is was in Canada.
4. Tell us when this event happened and explain what might happen in the future.
It only mentions that the article is written on the 7th of August so I’m estimating it was before that. I am now hoping that the parents are going to be extra careful on the road.
5. Explain in your own words why this event took place.
I think the mother has been through a trough and tiring day. Which causes her to fall asleep behind the wheel.
6. Use the Dictionary in the bottom right hand corner to find the meaning of 3 words from the article.
horrific - causing horror.
Paramedic- a person who is trained to do medical work
Confined- restricted in area or volume
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