Sunday 16 March 2014

Life jackets



1. Who is the main person or group of people in this news article? Hawks bay harbour master and 8 people who got fined. 
2. What was the key event from the news article? People not wearing life jackets. 
3. When did this event take place? March 11 2014
4. Why did this event happen? Because the 8 people on the boat didn't wear life jackets. 


1. Find a quote from the main person in this news article?  People fined were seen putting their life jackets on only as the entered the harbour in the hope to not get caught.
2. In your own words describe what happened in this news article. 8 people were seen putting their life jacket on just as they entered the Hawks Bay Harbour the 8 people got fined $300 dollars each for not wearing a life jacket.
3. Find out where this event took place and include some information about this place. The event took place in Hawks Bay  Hawke's bay is reconised on the world stage for its award winning wines.
4. Tell us when this event happened and explain what might happen in the future. March 11 2014 these people won't be seen not wearing a life jacket again.
5. Explain in your own words why this event took place. Because the 8 people did not wear life jackets. 
6. Use the Dictionary in the bottom right hand corner to find the meaning of 3 words from the article. Safety : is when every one is being safe and not doing silly things. Life jackets : Life jackets are a flotation device that helps you float when you fall out of the boat.
Harbour Master : Like a police of the sea.  

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