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Why Were Convicts Sent to Australia? Reading

A reading sheet explaining why convicts were sent to Australia.

Why Were Convicts Sent to Australia? Cause & Effect

Find the cause and effect events in the text explaining why convicts were sent to Australia.

Why Were Convicts Sent to Australia? Reading Cloze

A cloze worksheet about the why convicts were sent to Australia. Fill in the missing words to complete the text.

First Fleet Word Search

A word search all about the First Fleet.

Mapping the Voyage: Trace

A map showing the stops the First Fleet made. Trace the route and label the stops.

Mapping the Voyage: Add Details

A map showing the stops the First Fleet made. Draw the route, label the stops and add information about each of the stops.

Mapping the Voyage: Draw

A map showing the stops the First Fleet made. Draw the route and label the stops.

First Fleet Voyage Display

A display showing the journey of the First Fleet.

The First Fleet Reading

A reading sheet about the First Fleet.

First Fleet Reading & Comprehension

Read about the First Fleet and then answer the comprehension questions.

First Fleet Reading Cloze

A cloze worksheet about the First Fleet. Fill in the missing words to complete the text.

First Fleet Ship Profile Template

Choose one of the ships of the First Fleet to research and use the information to complete this worksheet.