Ned Kelly

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Ned Kelly born?December 1854 in Beveridge, Victoria, Australia
2. What is the career?Bushranger, gang leader, and author of the 'Jerilderie Letter'
3. Who was Ned Kelly?Ned Kelly was a famous Australian outlaw who lived in the late 1800s. He was the last of the bushrangers and is known for his homemade metal armor.
4. Why did Ned Kelly wear armor?He made armor from plough parts to protect himself from police bullets. It helped him survive fights with the law.

Bushranger: A criminal who operated in the Australian bush, often engaging in robbery and evading law enforcement.
Outlaw: An individual who lives in defiance of the law, often declared by government decree.
Siege: A prolonged military operation in which an enemy is surrounded and attacked, often resulting in a standoff.
Folk Hero: A legendary figure, often from humble origins, celebrated for extraordinary deeds and embodying cultural values.