Watch out for the zika virus!

Zika Virus

As part of our reading programme we use Kiwi kids news to learn more about what is

happening nationally in the world.

WALT: Think critically about what we read.

What is it about?

The zika virus has been spreading along the Philippines, Brasil, Mexico, Bolivia, Colombia, Venezuela and Paraguay. It has been affecting millions of children including babies all over the world with fever, headaches, muscle and joint pain, a red flat rash with small bumps and red eyes. Pregnant woman who has contract with virus can pass it on to its unborn baby which can course undeveloped brains and small heads.

Questions and answer: Recall

• Who is the main person or group of people in this article?

Women's who are pregnant and children.

• What was the key event from this news article?

That the zika virus has been spreading all over the world that pregnant woman can get the virus.

• Where did this story take place?

All over the world.

• When did this story take place?

February 2nd of February 2016.

Thinking

• Find a quote from the main person in this new article?

The world Health Organisation (WHO!) says.

• In your own words describe what happened in this news article?

In this story the zika virus has been defecting millions of babies in Brazil that is spreading quickly that can affect four million people in America.

• Find out where this took place and include some information about this place.

The zika virus took place in 7 different country called Philippines, Brazil, Mexico, Bolivia, Colombia, Venezuela and Paraguay. In these countries, different cultures own them. The zika virus has been spreading in these 7 countries.

• Tell us when this event happened and explain what might happen in the future!

In this event it was telling people that there is a new insect who is all over the world spreading illnesses. In the future pregnant woman are the most problem about the zika virus because it can pass the virus on to it baby.

• Explain why this event took place!

The reason why this event took place is because to keep pregnant woman safe and to warn them about the virus that can spread to its unborn baby.