Task Description: This week I have finished a task that had to be finish. I really enjoyed the freeze frame because it was funny our we were standing like a statue. I was thinking if we could do a Goldilock’s play if we have time of the term and yea I really liked our group was working together.
Making Breakfast
Task Description: Today I made pancakes the Samoan way I didn’t know how to design it so I went with the plain pancake the Samoan way for my parents they wanted whip cream so I added out of the photo, they really liked it because I was doing it how my parrents do it like the Samoan way. I really hope that you guys have amazing Holiday!!
Reading Response
| The beginning? | The middle? | The end? |
| Kane had a long way home to school, Kane was known as reckless. | Kanes uncle was cutting fish (kawhi) and some brown sharks. The sharks were circling the boat making them worried. | His father didn’t want to know, kane sat down in his work socks and shorts.
Kane unzipped his bag and handed over his report card. |
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Kane and Family |
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Kane was not that reckless, he was thinking, does he do it or not. Sometimes he feels fear. |
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When they were cutting fish and then sharks came and made it harder to boat away. The sharks were surrounding the boat. |
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My favourite part was Kane when we were dragging his feet, putting it off as long as he could by the wharf. |
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No I haven’t done this before because I have a short walk to school and but If I did I would do what kane did. |
U-Turn
Task Description: This week I have finished my reading task for this week. The book was called “U-Turn” In this book I had to guess what is this book about. Why is it called u-turn, we’ll I said that they forgot something at the library and they took a u-turn, the mum’s son was worried when they were going back to the library. I was thinking that the son was worried of going back because I thought that he did something bad and the mum forgot something then they went back and the son was caught by the librarian, I was wrong but this book is about the mum getting a 20$ fine for not returning the book to the right place because the mum was at babysitting her sister’s baby and the dad had to do something about that. The mum was saying sorry for not returning the book. Please Leave a positive comment on my blog, have a great day.
Spirit of the bird – Response to text
Task Description: This week I have learned about the Spirit of the bird. It was a family who lived in a cave and this girl Dreamt about a girl in her dream.
- Where do Pai and her whanau camp?
| camp in a cave in one of these mountains. |
- How did Moa get their name?
| Her Grandmother named Moa after a bird |
- Have Pai and her whanau always lived on this land? Which part of the story tells you this?
| It is the hunting season in the new land. For Pai and her people,
The long days of summer mean work. |
- On page 4 the author uses the phrase “that remains to be dreamt”. Using clues from the text, tell me what you think this means.
| *she will begin a picture on the cave wall* It means she dreamed of the girl last night. |
- How does Pai feel about the egg hunt, and why? Which part of the story tells you this?
| *Pai has searched for much of the morning without success. Old nests, broken
shells, lost feathers … but no eggs* She felt Sad because there were no eggs left. |
- Why do you think the Moa is “especially alert” when Pai finds it in the forest?
| Pai feels the excitement of a hunter, the thrill of seeing and not being seen. |
- Find at least 2 words and phrases that tell us that the Moa is “especially alert”.
- Pai feels the excitement of a hunter
- a tree with a bird’s spirit, unnamed stars.
New Zealand Birds: Our Feathers Friends – Response To text
Task Description: This week I learned about pur camp birds that they named for camp. My bird was Weka and I have been in the weka camp group team 2 years in a row. 1 quick fact about weka, The curious and confident birds are known for their fearless behavior, often approaching humans in search of food. Wekas live a range of habitats, including forests, scrublands, and coastal areas, where they forage for insects, fruits, seeds, and small animals. Please leave a positive comment on my blog.
- What is the name of the native New Zealand bird known for its vibrant blue feathers, long red bill, and distinctive white undertail?
- A) Tui
- B) Kea
- C) Pukeko
- D) Ruru
- Which native New Zealand bird is renowned for its melodious song and iridescent plumage?
- A) Weka
- B) Piwakawaka
- C) Tui
- D) Ruru
Inference Questions:
- Why are Wekas vulnerable to population declines in some areas, according to the article?
- A) Due to their flightless nature
- B) Because of their fearless behaviour
- C) Predation by introduced species
- D) Lack of suitable habitat
- Why are Keas described\ as cheeky birds in the article?
- A) Because they have bright orange underwings
- B) Due to their olive-green plumage
- C) Because they often investigate objects and vehicles
- D) Because they inhabit alpine regions
- Based on the article, what role do Rurus play in the ecosystem?
- A) Controlling nocturnal pests
- B) Mimicking sounds from their environment
- C) Investigating backpacks and tents
- D) Foraging for insects on the wing
Reponse to text
- Where is Camp Kowhai located?
- a) In the city centre
- b) Near a beach
- c) In a forest with rimu trees and a stream
- d) On a mountaintop
- What is Thea’s main challenge at the beginning of the story?
- a) Keeping up with her classmates physically
- b) Overcoming her fear of heights
- c) Making new friends
- d) Missing her family
- How does Thea overcome her shyness?
- a) By conquering her fear of heights
- b) By participating in the camp activities
- c) By singing around the campfire
- d) By helping Mr. Hoaka
- What event helps Thea step outside her comfort zone?
- a) Building the waka
- b) Finding the lost kiwi chick
- c) Participating in the obstacle course
- d) Listening to Mr. Hoaka’s stories
- What is the main theme of the story?
- a) The importance of following directions
- b) The beauty and importance of nature
- c) Overcoming shyness and making new friends
- d) The value of listening to stories
- How do you think Thea feels at the end of the story?
→ She was jumping around with courage and filled with happiness.
- Can you relate to Thea’s experience in any way?
→ I can relate to her because she was a shy girl then overcame her fears and wasn’t scared anymore.
- Why do you think camp experiences are valuable for young people?
→ So they can have fun and overcome their fears and spend some time in the outdoor world.
Read My Book
Task Description: Today my reading task is Kahawai, its a story about a old lady and her little girl. They went to the most disgusting and ugly green sea they ever looked at.
One City – Two Earthquakes
Task description: This week we have been learning all about Christchurch and the devastating earthquakes that happened in 2010 and 2011. Our leaning intention was to find clues within the text and read between the lines to understand the hidden meaning to make a conclusion or an assumption. This week we read an article called “One City – Two Earthquakes.” We learnt the different ways to stay safe during an earthquake. For our task we had to create a piece of digital art showing how to drop, cover and hold. Check out my image below as well as my review of the article. Please feel free to leave a positive comment on my blog.
Water Safety: Four facts
Task Description: Last week all that week I and room 10 went to swimming. We learn’t a lot of stuff about water safety, I had fun with my friends but not all of them. When I went in the pool It was kind of cool but warm at the same time.