Whakairo (carving)

For the past two weeks we have been learning about whakairo (carving). We carved soap and did a DLO on carving.

Here is me and my friend's work.

Tips For The Bush And More...

This week we are going on camp. We had to get into groups to share our knowledge about hypothermia and the bush. Here is Our work. 

Cars

My friend Daniel and I did a slideshow about cars for free time writing.

Here is our work.

Planes

My friend Daniel and I did some free time writing on planes because we love planes.
Here is our work.

The Beekeeper

Quick Write Number One - The Beekeeper

For the next two weeks we are going to work on ‘Quick Writes.’  This is where you are given something to write about (a writing prompt) and you only have 10mins to write as much as possible using this writing prompt.

For our writing prompts we will use either images or short videos.

The purpose of this is to practise writing fluently.

When we look at our writing prompt we will have about 10-15 mins to discuss it and brainstorm some ideas and vocabulary.   

Our learning goals are to:

-write a description, using powerful words and phrases

-include some Te Reo Māori

-carefully check that our sentences make sense and have correct punctuation and spelling.

When we are writing we need to think about…

1. What do I want my reader to see?

2) What do I want my reader to hear?

3) What do I want my reader to smell?

Tips:

-look closely at the picture or video

-think about the three key questions and the learning goals

-give yourself time to plan and write

Do your writing here

The day was as hot as fire in spring. The bees were collecting pollen off the new and sweet blossoms bursting on the trees. The wind was so cold the animals were hiding away. The beekeeper came out of his marae as quiet as a lion about to pounce on its prey.

Narrative Writing

This month we have been learning about narrative writing. Here is my story.

Construction Party

This month we have been learning about the 2017 election. Daniel and I made up our own party. Here is our work.


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My Dream Action Plan

We have been working on thinking about our dreams for the future that we would like to achieve. We wrote a dream plan. Here is my plan for my dream.

My Dream Action Plan

This action plan is to help me achieve:

My Dream for myself: To fly the Flying Doctors Plane, to drive a Wildtrak Ford Ranger, and to play hockey for the Black Sticks Mens Team.

My Dream for New Zealand:

To not litter in the ocean.

Why is this dream important to me?

Because these are things I want to achieve.

Who within my family, friends or community can I ask for support or advice to achieve my dream?

The Flying Doctors Manager Arthur, My hockey coach Jack, and the Greymouth Owner of Ford Neil.  

In order to achieve my dream I will need the following skills and knowledge

Black Sticks

1. To get advice from my coach.

2. To train a lot.

3. Listen.

4. Work in a team.

5. To work out.

Flying Doctors

1. To do well in school.

2. To go to university.

3. To ask Arthur about it.

4. Good maths skills.

5. Good reading schools.

Ford Wild Trak

1. To save up money.

2. To go to driving lessons.

When do I want to achieve my dream by?

Age 18.

What are some things that might go wrong and how will I fix them?

I crash and fix it up in court. My engine explodes and I fix it up by taking a emergency landing. I score for the other team and fix it up by scoring heaps of goals for my team.

The first five steps I need to take to turn my dream into reality are:

1. Start saving money for a Ford Ranger Wildtrak

2. Talk to Arthur about making it into pilot's university.

3. Get better and better at hockey.

4. Do well in school.

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Maths Place Value

WALT: explain how many hundreds and tens are in a number.

Here is my work.

Te Ra The Sun

As part of Matariki I did my own version of Te Ra the sun. Here is my art. We did this artwork after we read legends about Maui.😉 

My Mihi

Here is my mihi. 😐

Classroom Kupu

We have been learning to say the names for classroom objects in Te Reo Māori. Here is the slideshow I did with my friends to show my learning.  

Science Term 2 2017

This term we have been doing some science. We have been learning about the water cycle and the 5 states of matter. Here is some of my learning.😎

Persuasive Writing-Why we should have pets

This Term we have been learning about persuasive writing. Here is my piece of work about why it is a good idea to have pets. 😁

Title A Short Statement about the topic. eg. ‘Rugby League Is A Great Sport’	Pets Are In The Family
Overview/ Statement of position A brief statement of your view about the topic.  What you believe or want to argue.	I think it is a good idea to have pets in the family.
Series of Arguments Reasons Your points supporting your view about the topic.  Your arguments to support your statement and information to support these arguments. Remember -argument -supporting detail, reasons, examples	Firstly, pets ( especially dogs ) can sniff cancer so you will know when you have cancer. If you think you’ve got cancer you can get a dog to sniff you and then you will know. Dogs have very sensitive noses which is great for sniffing out certain diseases.
	Secondly, when you are feeling down pets will cheer you up. People who suffer from depression often find that pets can cheer them up and make them happy. Some hospitals and rest homes let pets come to visit because pets are important to people when they are unwell.
	Thirdly, pets can be trained to do lots of different things.   Pets can be trained to do specific jobs like a police dog to track down criminals or sniffer dogs who work at the airports to sniff out drugs and other bad things. Dogs can be trained to bring in the morning paper and also to piddle in one place on your lawn so your whole lawn doesn’t get  wrecked.
	Finally, pets are good for exercise. Pets like exercise heaps so it is good to get out of your house and go play with your pets. Pets are VERY fun to play with. So kids get out of your home and go play with your pets ( that includes adults to ).
Concluding statement Summing it up.  A summary of your arguments and your view on the topic.	It is a good idea to have pets because they are comforting, they can be trained to do jobs, they are good for people with diseases and they are good to get you off your butt. I think it is a great idea to have pets.

Te Reo Maori Words For Clothing/ Kakahu

In He Kakano we have been learning how to say the words for clothing/kakahu in Te Reo Maori. Watch the slideshow and video my group made below so that you can learn to.

Traditional Maori Clothing

On Friday mornings I'm in the He Kakano class which is a senior  Te Reo Maori extension class. We learn about traditional Maori clothing and we had a go at creating our own garments. Here is our work . Please leave a positive, helpful, and thoughtful comment.

Marine Mammal Information Report

We have been learning how to write an information report.  Here is my report about a spectacled porpoise. 

Rocky Shore Animal Work

We have been using our reading skills across the curriculum to learn about the rock shore. Below is some work I did about a rocky shore creature that I was interested in.😲

My Sea Week Writing

For Sea Week we wrote about why the ocean is important. Here is my writing work. Please leave a kind, positive and thoughtful comment.

My Chance And Probability Work

This Term we have been learning about chance and probability in maths. Here is my DLO (digital learning object) about chance and probability. Please leave a kind, positive and thoughtful comment.