Whitebait

Whitebait articles NZ

Critical literacy theme: Environmental issues


NZ Herald Article August 2022

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/the-country/news/whitebaiter-claims-shorter-season-no-solution-to-saving-species/W2MHUZHRLIW63D5T6W334KANWU/


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Stuff NZ Article 2022

https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/128478173/700000-government-funding-spent-on-failed-whitebait-farm-proposal


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  5. What does the composer of the text want us to know?

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NZ Herald Article 2018

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/horowhenua-chronicle/news/no-catch-limit-for-whitebait-despite-threat-of-extinction/RGPQETXYHBSJL6SAVNIZ3LTDH4/?c_id=1503788&objectid=12110669


Critical Literacy questions:

  1. What is the text about? How do we know?

  2. Why did the author write this text?

  3. Who would be most likely to read and/or view this text and why?

  4. Why are we reading and/or viewing this text?

  5. What does the composer of the text want us to know?

  6. Is the writer clear in stating their points?

  7. How current is the information?