From Heinemann English Zone by

Andrea Hayes

RESPONDING TO THE TEXT

Level One
1. How many people will be joining Jesse on this voyage and how long is it
expected to take?
2. Why is the crews route not certain?
3. Who is the oldest crew member?
4. Name three activities the crew expects to do on their voyage.
Level Two
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6.
7.
8.

Why do organisers want people to line the shores to farewell the crew?
Why has the writer of the article included a quote from Flip Shelton?
Explain the relevance of the yachts name, Kijana.
How much longer will Jesse be away on this voyage compared with his first
solo voyage?

Level Three
9. Why do you think a television documentary series will be made on board
the Kijana?
10.How can people stay informed about what is taking place on board the
Kijana?
11.Why do you think Jesse Martin is undertaking another sea voyage?
12.What do you think will be some of the differences between this voyage
and his solo voyage?

The Environment
1. What different environments will the crew be encountering on their
voyage?
2. What does this voyage suggest about the interaction between people and
the environment?

Language
This is a newspaper article. It is a non fiction text, and as such, makes use of
certain language to communicate ideas.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

What do you think is the purpose of the article?

Who is the audience?
What is the tone of the article?
What phrase from the first paragraph indicates the tone of the article?
What voice is the article written in (first person, second person, third
person)? Why do you think all newspaper articles are written in this way?
6. What tense is the article written in? Why?

RESPONDING TO THE TEXT Answers

Level One
1. How many people will be joining Jesse on this voyage and how long is it
expected to take?
4 people & 2 years
2. Why is the crews route not certain?
The crew will be able to decide how long they would like to stay in each
place
3. Who is the oldest crew member?
Mika Tran, 23
4. Name three activities the crew expects to do on their voyage.
Snow gliding in the Himalayas, paragliding in Peru, scuba diving in the
Galapagos Islands, living with indigenous tribes
Level Two
5. Why do organisers want people to line the shores to farewell the crew?
To support the crew and to give them a better send off than they received
in Melbourne
6. Why has the writer of the article included a quote from Flip Shelton?
Gives authenticity to the article to include a quote by one of the
organisers; gives a perspective on why the voyage is an important one;
gives the impression that this voyage is important as it has professional
support
7. Explain the relevance of the yachts name, Kijana.
It means young people which is relevant as it is remarkable that a crew of
young people will be undertaking this voyage
8. How much longer will Jesse be away on this voyage compared with his first
solo voyage?
One year and one month
Level Three
9. Why do you think a television documentary series will be made on board
the Kijana?
Since Jesses last voyage was successful, there are many people who
would be interested to know how the voyage is progressing and how the
crew are handling the everyday dramas that take place; a documentary
will put the audience in the action along with the crew
10.How can people stay informed about what is taking place on board the
Kijana?
Through the documentary as well as the website that will include live
crosses to the crew
11.Why do you think Jesse Martin is undertaking another sea voyage?
His last voyage was successful; he wants to continue to challenge himself;
he wants to see more of the world
12.What do you think will be some of the differences between this voyage
and his solo voyage?
There will be crew accompanying him on this voyage; it will take longer
than his first voyage; there are more activities that he can be involved in
on this voyage; he will be better prepared and have more knowledge
about what to expect

Language

This is a newspaper article. It is a non fiction text, and as such, makes use of
certain language to communicate ideas.
1. What do you think is the purpose of the article?
To inform readers of the upcoming voyage and encourage them to support
the crew; also to promote the upcoming documentary
2. Who is the audience?
People who are interested in sailing; people who are interested in
adventure and personal challenge
3. What is the tone of the article?
Excitement; pride; admiration
4. What phrase from the first paragraph indicates the tone of the article?
New adventures on the high seas; eager crew on board
5. What voice is the article written in (first person, second person, third
person)?
Third person
Why do you think all newspaper articles are written in this way?
Non fiction texts are meant to give an objective view, rather than a
persons opinion
6. What tense is the article written in? Why?
Future (Sydney will farewell yachtsman) and present (But their route is
by no means certain)
Future tense is used to describe what will take place on the voyage, as it
has not taken place yet
Present tense is used to describe the send off that is currently underway
(Past tense has also been used in the last paragraph circumnavigated
to describe Jesses voyage that has already taken place)