A historical non-fiction text about Kate Sheppard and the campaign that made New Zealand, in 1893, the first self-governing country in the world where women could vote in national elections. Students analyse how the writer builds significance, interpret evidence such as the 32,000-signature petition and write an extended analytical response.
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Completed: Kate Sheppard and the 1893 Petition — Non-fiction Comprehension
Year 11 students (typically ages 15–16) working on reading comprehension. It is pitched at level 3 · challenge.
Yes. The PDF includes a full answer sheet with model answers and success criteria where there is more than one good answer. You can also view the answers online.
About 40 minutes for 12 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.
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