READING: Relevant and Irrelevant Information

This week we will be using this website to practise identifying irrelevant information:

http://www.studyzone.org/mtestprep/math8/d/relevantp.cfm

http://esl.fis.edu/learners/read/irrelev3.htm

ANZAC Reading

Here are some interesting links related to the ANZAZ reading for the 'Judy Blume' group and anyone else who is interested in reading more about the ANZACs.

http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/war/mascots/first-world-war-mascots
This site discusses 4 dogs that were mascots during WW1

http://ww100.govt.nz/pigeons-of-war
This site explains how pigeons were used as messengers during the war.

http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/media/video/bess-horse-great-war-story
This contains a video and article detailing how horses were involved in the war. It also gives information about Bess one of four horses that returned to NZ after the war.

http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/dogs_in_world_war_one.html
This site describes the many uses of dogs during the war. They were involved as messengers, sentries, casualty support and scouts.