In class we have been learning about were youth can go if they need help. We then selected one of many and made a poster. You could do this by hand or computer.
Friday, 25 September 2015
Proverb Chatterpix
In class we have been learning about proverbs. We choose a proverb that we weren't sure of the meaning and then were set the task of finding out what it means. We then put that information into our own words and created a chatterpix.
~ When a dove begins to associate with crows its feathers remain white but its heart grows black.~
Friday, 18 September 2015
Proverbs
Proverbs
A proverb is a short saying , often very old, that contains some piece of knowledge or gem of wisdom useful in everyday life. Many proverbs are hundreds of years old. They are so popular that they are used and understood in everyday speech by most people.
Examples:
Too many cooks spoil the broth.
A stitch in time saves nine.
Complete the proverbs.
Here are some familiar and useful proverbs. Choose the correct words from the list to fill in the spaces. The first letter of each word have been given to you.
- Absence makes the heart grow fonder.
- A fool and his money are soon parted.
- A rolling stone gathers no moss
- Great oaks for little acorns grow.
- Every cloud has a silver lining
- Curiosity killed the cat
- Don’t kill the goose that lays the golden egg
- There is not smoke. without fire
- The early bird catches the worm
- When the cat is away, the mouse do play.
Draw the meaning of one of the proverbs that you DID NOT KNOW.
Wednesday, 16 September 2015
Role Play
In class we got given an example of bulling. As a group we put together a scene and this is what we came up with.
My Group:
- Pippa
- Allyssa
- Brayden
- Teva
My Group:
- Pippa
- Allyssa
- Brayden
- Teva
Science
For science we made a presentation on a famous scientist as you can see mine is on
William Pickering he invented the rocket.
William Pickering he invented the rocket.
Friday, 11 September 2015
My Reaction To A Video
We reacted to the video #LikeAGirl we proved that the girl stereotype is thought of the classic useless teenage girl.
Here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjJQBjWYDTs
Maths Statistics
We sent out a combined google form with each of our peers questions which was then sent out to the school. My partner and I asked what type of shoes people like to wear for casual wear. We used google sheets to calculate the final result. The most popular brand was Nike.
| What is your favourite shoe brand (for casual wear)? | |||
| Adidas | 11 | 7.59% | |
| Converse | 19 | 13.1% | |
| New balance | 7 | 4.83% | |
| Nike | 70 | 48.28% | |
| Puma | 3 | 2.07% | |
| Vans | 4 | 2.76% | |
| Other | 31 | 21.38% |
Metaphors
Metaphors No 2
WALT: recongise and use metophors correctly.
A metaphor is a word that says one thing is another. It is used to help a reader visualise an object or a person., but is more direct that the simile and does not include the words ‘like’ or ‘as.’
An example: You are a donkey. which means that the person is behaving similar to a donkey so they are being very stubborn.
The trees marched along the hillside. This means the pattern that the trees create across the hillside which looks similar to soldiers marching in formation.
A Make a Metaphor
- Complete the metaphor by joining the two halves together.
The road is a ribbon.
She is a busy bee.
Glow-worms are sequins.
Our coach is a dragon.
He was an angry wasp.
2. Imaginative Metaphors
Complete each sentence in an imaginative way by using a metaphor. One is done for you.
- The pool is a mirror reflecting the forest.
- The clouds are a barrier between us and space
- A tuatara is a modern dinosaur
- An old face tells a story without saying a word.
C. ‘Metaphor Poem
Poems use metaphors s well as similes. Highlight the metaphors in this verse from the poem by Gwenda McKay.
When I walk outside I play a game.
Of matching things-not-quite-the-same.
A tree is a green umbrella.
It shelters me from rain.
Rain puddles are my mirrors.
I see myself again.
Worms are living rubber bands.
The wriggle pinkly on my hands.
The moon’s a golden ball hanging high.
In the darkness in the sky.
It teases me to make a link…
I sometimes have to think and think.
You are going to find 3 metaphors in song lyrics of your own choice.
- She's just a girl and she's on fire. - Alicia Keys - She's on a roll being very successful.
- Cause baby your a firework - Katy Perry - You can shine bright and are different.
- My hearts a stereo - Gym Class Heroes Ft Avril Levigne - He loves music.
Make sure that you add the lyrics and the URL for the songs.
Tuesday, 8 September 2015
Cyberbully
This is my final result on cyber bulling art. The computer screen holds the worlds
'Dont Hide Behind The Screen'> Behind the computer screen says mean words that people get called on social media eg; fat, ugly, annoying. There is also a little message that popped up on the computer screen that says "Get Lost Loser" and it was from anonymous@aol.com
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'Dont Hide Behind The Screen'> Behind the computer screen says mean words that people get called on social media eg; fat, ugly, annoying. There is also a little message that popped up on the computer screen that says "Get Lost Loser" and it was from anonymous@aol.com
Whanua Koros
For art we showed who our family is in a form of koros. I included My mum, dad, cousins, both uncle and aunties, and myself.
Short Story
“Take That”
19/8/2002
Age: 14
Dear Diary,
“CLASH!” I wake up shaking, my eyes as wide as snowglobes. A window was shattered, sending tsunami size sound waves rattling the house. I am surprised my parents have not awaken. I know that they're still asleep. What used to be the comforting sound of dad's snoring know seems annoying. Why can't he be awake when you need him? I can't hear my younger brother Tom sleep talking but maybe his duvet is muffling the sound. I turn over and place my head on the surprisingly soft pillow and do my best to forget about the collision. It could have just been a glass are something my mum left out before heading of to bed.
“THUD!” Sudden thuds on the staircase makes me wrap my duvet around me like a cocoon. The continuous footsteps making their way towards my room startle my body into a paralysed state. The criminal swats their head around my bedroom door making sure he is in the clear. I clamp my eyelids closed as a flashlight scans over them. When I realise the blinding light is now facing in a different direction I manage to force my eyes open. The conniving creep is now leaving my room with what seems the silhouette of my brand new piggy bank, which may I mention is filled with my birthday money, $150 worth!
“DINK!” without realise I have dropped my sweat dampened teddy bear on the wooden floor causing its marble eyes to make a pathetic sound alerting the criminal that I am indeed awake. The footsteps slowly but surely creep their way back towards my room. My heart beat floods my body overpowering the sound of tip toeing.
“Creak!”my doorknob does a 180 degree twist and once again the criminal re-enters. How is Tom not hearing all this? The torch does one last scan like a lighthouse before leaving once again. I lay my head back down on the pillow and try my best to get back to sleep and eventually….
“ZZZZ,”I am so grateful its the weekend. All I have to do is go to the shops with my little brother buy him some toys, come back home and chill. I get ready to leave and wait for Tom at the front door.
“HURRY UP!!” I yell at him. He comes bounding towards me like golden retriever. As we stroll through the streets I glance down at Tom. He looks pretty stylish, checkered top, denim jeans, and combat boots. Well... stylish for a five year old. We enter the toy shop and Tom sprints towards the electric helicopters, cars and firetrucks.
“Tom, come back you can't afford any of that stuff!”
“Yes I can, look!” and with that he yanks out $150.
“Ouch!” I can't believe it! I am dragging Tom out of the toy shop by his ears, he is kicking and screaming but I couldn't care less at the moment. I chuck him down on the park bench and force him to tell what his was doing snooping around my room at 2 O'clock in the morning.
“Well….” Tom begins.
“HURRY UP!” I yell.
“Well as you know I have been saving up for decades to by an electric helicopter doing all these stupid jobs like washing the dishes, hoovering, dusting, all that kind of stuff. Then your birthday came around and I saw you getting all that birthday money and I thought, BULLS EYE!” So in the middle of the night I snuck downstairs to get my combat boots to make me feel more like a spy. As I was sliding on one of the shoes I tripped on something, maybe one of the dog's toys. I'm not sure what it was, but it sent me flying into the window smashing it into shatters.” He finishes out of breath. There is an icy silence.
“So then you snuck into my room took the money and went back to bed .” I commented with an edge to my voice I had never knew I had.
“Exactly.” Tom replied a sly grin spreading across his face.
How couldn't I have guessed it?! The combat boots, no sleep talking, and the big giveaway… a criminal the size of a chickpea.
After I trudge home and report Tom to mum he his forced to hand back the money plus the piggy bank and if that's not bad enough he has to do all my chores for one, whole, month! This is great. So, I just have one more thing to say to you Tom... “Take That!”
Very funny Chloe!!
- Tom
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