Acquiring and using information and ideas in informational texts resources

Students read a short extract on diving and answer five comprehension questions.

This comprehension task assesses student ability to find the main idea of a transactional text about a Māori naturalist/scientist. Students are asked to read a text, identify the main idea from three choices provided, and then justify why they think their choice is right.

Students are assessed on their ability to find details to identify the main idea of a text about conservation projects for endangered species.