Task 2 - for both texts

For the 2 texts - The disappearance of campgrounds, and Orcas in New Zealand complete the following tasks either on computer or refill, and submit to your teacher:


1. Identify the significance of the main idea in the text (what is the importance of the time, place or society in which this text was written?)
Tip: use the sentence starters and exemplar answers provided to assist you in writing a 3 - 5 sentence response to this.

Possible starters:
The writer has written about......in this way to....
He/she uses words like ............. to ..................
The ideas in the text are important because ..............

Exemplar (refers to a different article):
The writer has written about teenage 'hoon-car' drivers in this way because there have been several deaths caused by speeding cars recently in New Zealand.
He uses words like 'reckless'and 'irresponsible' to show that these drivers are not concerned about their own or other people's safety. It is important because this issue is causing problems for residents, other drivers, police and ambulance staff throughout New Zealand. It has arisen because high performance cars are available to young people at affordable prices, and is a serious problem that needs to be addressed.