Why doesn't New Zealand have snakes?

We are writing and explanation writing. We had choose our own tittle so I chose "Why doesn't New Zealand have snakes?".

Question I am Answering: Why doesn’t New Zealand have snakes?

Why doesn’t New Zealand have snakes?

New zealand is one of several large countries around the globe. For example, Russia is one of the largest countries. New zealand is also too cold for snakes. There are several more countries that are too cold for snakes to live in. snakes are reptile. They have scales they can’t take cold.

Well, there were snakes in New zealand before and after. You can’t even find snakes in New Zealand zoos. You can find snakes in warm or hot countries for example you can find many species of snake in Australia. There are more countries that have various of of snakes.

Though, some snakes are highly venomous. Some snakes are harmless while some are harmful. However, 2 or more species of sea snakes are sighted in New Zealand shores. Sea snakes and kraits are occasionally visitors to New Zealand. Sea snakes and kraits are highly dangerous.

Somehow, there are no records of someone get bitten by a sea snake or krait all these years.

I got the information online

Success Criteria: Does your writing…

- Have at least 3 paragraphs

- I have used scientific words

- My facts are correct and I have made 1-2 references to where I got my information

- ALL my punctuation is correct

- read your explanation outloud to a partner, does it make sense?

Reflection Questions

Something I did well: finding facts online.

Something I need to improve: writing my paragraphs.

What I learned from this assignment: that not only New Zealand but other countries don’t have snakes.

Comment from my partner:

Ruby C: Over all I only fixed up 2-3 mistakes for country which was meant to be countries,

Maybe next time she could add a interesting fact about snakes for thoses who have interests in snakes.