Inferring With Poetry

 

(In this task we had to read a poem and then highlight key words that help us understand the text.)

Poetry Recap

 

(In this task we had to read 3 specific poems and then make our own poem based on those 3 we just readied.)

Literacy Task 5: A Story Introduction 4

 

(In this task I had to write a introduction to a picture that I saw. This picture to me seems triumphant and looked like the girl in the picture was idolising the man with the cape so my story reflects a theme of idolisation.)

Literacy Task 4: A Story Introduction 3

(In this task I had to write a introduction about this picture that I saw. This story is a lot more simpler then the last story I wrote before.)

 

Literacy Task 3: A Story Introduction 2

 

(In this story we had to write another introduction for another picture using our knowledge of introductions. Disclaimer: I have no knowledge of what University is like these are just are my assumptions.)

Literacy Task 2: A Story Introduction

 

(In this story using our knowledge of writing a introduction we had to write one for the following picture above. It was interesting to write and was fun.)

Literacy Task 1: What Do We Need?

(In this task we had to watch a video about writing Introductions then record the following information in this slide deck. The main 3 components are the hook, background information and thesis statement.)
 

Explanation Of Tonga: Beginners Guide

 Have you ever heard of the country Tonga? If you haven’t then this is the right place for you. Tonga is a vibrant and cheerful country who was so friendly they got dubbed by James Cook as The Friendly Islands.  Although being discovered by one of the most notorious British explorers, Tonga isn’t really that well known in western countries that aren’t that populated by Polynesians.  In this essay I will break down the 3 categories that make up Tonga which are the religious beliefs , dance culture and people. 

Tongan people or Polynesian people in general are one of the most religious people I’ve ever seen or met. Tonga especially is very religious, in fact it’s so religious that the flag is designed through religious belief. The reason why Tonga’s flag is red in colour is to represent the blood of Christ and even has a cross on the flag as well. Tonga is mostly open through Monday to Saturday but on Sundays every store is closed. Most of Tonga is very religious so most people would all go to church on Sunday.  Tonga has a sort of bell system that is called Fafangu which rings only 2 times. The first ring means church is about to start and the second ring means that you go inside the church now.  Now you know some facts about Tonga’s religious system. Now we’ll talk about the colourful and cheerful culture of the Tongan people.

Tongan people have a very interesting and traditional dance. The boys demonstrate masculinity and participate in a fast paced traditional dance called the Mako. The Mako has very high energy music playing in the background while the boys dance in sync to the music with high energy. A common thing that the boys do as the introduction of the Mako is a Fakatapu. It’s a sort of welcoming song to the guests who are watching and is calm and soothing. The Fakatapu isn’t always done as the boys might want to do something different but it is a common thing to do. Then we move on to the girls. The girls traditionally do a Tau'olunga that focuses on the melody of the music. The girls also do Fakatapu but like I said before, they are more gentle and focus more on the calmness of the music. The boys and girls however can do a group dance which is called Mauluulu the Laka Laka, Soke. The Mauluulu is more of a sit down dance as the boys and girls sit down and unlike the mako there’s no exaggerated dance moves. The Laka Laka is when the boys and girls stand up and dance to the music while just standing in one spot and not really moving everywhere like the Mako. The Soke is when the boys and girls use sticks and can move around and is very high energy. The Tongan dance culture is very interesting and unique. Let’s now move on to the Tongan people themselves.

Tongan people are very friendly people. Sports is a very popular thing for young adolescents or the elderly. Rugby is like religion to Tonga as lots of Polynesians love rugby including the elderly. Rugby Union is very popular among Tongan people and even Rugby League. Tongan people are very fun people to be around and are full of jokes and humour. The adults are strict when they need to be but when around their friends are joyful and laugh a lot. Overall Tongan people are carefree and relaxed people to be around who are serious when the occasion calls for it but always make sure to laugh with their friends after. They are proud of their culture and identity which is why if you were at a rugby stadium and Tonga was playing you would see dozens and dozens of red t-shirts and red flags all cheering for their boys who are representing their country.

In conclusion Tonga is a religious country with an interesting dance culture and friendly carefree people. Not only that but it is a beautiful country with the bluest oceans you will ever see. So if you were to go on a vacation to any country perhaps put Tonga on one of your go to places and I promise you you won’t regret it.

The Great Pacific Ocean Garbage Patch

 

(In this task we had to read and watch videos about the Pacific Ocean Garbage Patch. After that we answered the questions on the slides and then wrote a persuasive writing text that is for the World Health Organisation. )

Valessa Unicorns (Fictional Persuasive Text)

 Valessa Unicorns should have the right to eat rotten ham in Mr Moran's stomach. Rotten ham has been banned all over the world and sadly because of that Valessa Unicorns are now an endangered species. Their home Mr Moran's stomach has been taken from them and they are now scattered over the world starving and needing proper nourishment. I believe we should unban rotten ham and let Valessa Unicorns go back to their home. 

69% of studies show that rotten ham is a great source of protein and vitamins for Valessa Unicorns. They contain Vitamin C and Vitamin D, the most healthy vitamins for Valessa Unicorns. It is best when roasted and can feed an entire clan of Valessa Unicorns with just 1 set of rotten ham. It also has healing capabilities never seen before such as replenishing health and stamina. They also slightly increase the strength of any Valessa Unicorns that consume it so not only will your Valessa Unicorn heal it will also get stronger than it was before. The rotten texture also helps Valessa Unicorn swallow the food faster and easier.   

 Mr Moran's Stomach is the only environment Valessa Unicorns can survive in.  Mr Moran's stomach has served as an environment although acidic is the perfect environment for Valessa Unicorns. The acid serves not only as material for playgrounds for Valessa Unicorns it also serves as water for Valessa Unicorns. They are already endangered but they are only going to die out and eventually go extinct if they do not have the acid from Mr Moran's stomach. It also counts as a way to bathe Valessa Unicorns helping them feel replenished after a long day of playing and running.

Valessa Unicorns can also feel a decrease in IQ without being in Mr Moran's Stomach.  Valessa Unicorns have an IQ of 6969 but if they are in an environment other than Mr Moran's stomach their IQ decreases by a rapid rate of 50%. That means they can go from being a genius with an IQ of 6969 to a mentally challenged amateur of 3484. If we want to keep Valessa Unicorns as the intelligent animals they are we must let them prosper in their rightful environment which is Mr Moran's stomach. They won’t be able to survive in any other environment with their IQ dropping vigorously by 50%.

In conclusion Valessa Unicorns should be able to eat Rotten ham , be in Mr Moran's stomach or else their IQ will decrease by 50%. With all this information in mind we should unban rotten ham and let Valessa Unicorns prosper in the environment they rightfully belong, which is Mr Moran's stomach.

Script For Olympics (DEMO)

 The Olympic games are a monumental event for all countries. Many athletes from around the world compete and represent their countries with their humbleness and sportsmanship in this world wide event. Whilst this would’ve been to do in previous years, the circumstances that we suffer from such as Covid 19 as well as being in a current quarantine. While vaccines have been administered to the public different vaccines have different capabilities and its effectiveness is varied throughout the different countries. Many athletes within the Olympics have been tested positive for Covid. Since July the first more than 75 people who were associated with the Olympics have been tested positive for Covid and that was before the Olympics even started. Coco Gauff, an american tennis player, although fully vaccinated, was tested positive for Covid 19 despite this fact. Also with contestants being so close to each other in certain sports events this can escalate the Covid spread even more. The Olympics although vaccinating contestants didn’t account for the transport taken such as if an athlete took a taxi to get to the Olympics or if they were on a bus. Those people on those taxis or buses could’ve spread the virus and no one would’ve known until it was too late. Some Olympic athletes choose to not be vaccinated anyway which leads them even more vulnerable than those who were vaccinated. This also allows for athletes of other countries to spread Covid-19 to other athletes of other countries that will take it back to their home country and spread it there.

Olympic Module: Being Healthy

 

(In this task we had to read through the slides and answer the questions in the last slides. We also watched some videos that can help you with answering the questions.

An Adverb About Glasses

 

(In this task we had to make up our own adverb of an object in our class. I looked at someone with glasses and then searched up video game glasses for my adverb.

Violet Walrond: NZ's Monumental Swimmer

 

(In this task we had to read a book about Violet Walrond. Violet Walrond was a famous NZ swimmer and we had to read the book about her and then answer the questions in the following slides.)

Should Schools Provide Lunches Everyday?

School lunches should be provided to students everyday. This is because of the unwarranted stress it gives to parents when buying lunches for their children. This can lead to a decrease in nutritional value of the lunch boxes and if your child does not eat the entirety of their lunch box you wasted all that money. I will go more in depth to why schools should provide school lunches everyday.

Parents have one of the most stressful jobs in the world which is raising a child. Raising children requires discipline and focus. You need to provide a roof and make sure your child becomes a respectable member of society. However, the stress of buying lunches for their children is unnecessary. My mum works from 5 am to around 3-4 pm and she doesn’t need the additional stress of providing food for my lunch at school. This will bring some weight off of our parents shoulders and help them focus on more important matters such as bills.

With parents being stressed out about buying lunches this can lead to a lunchbox full of very unhealthy food. This is because of how easy it is to buy unhealthy food such as oreos and baked pastries. With schools the strictness and standards will be upheld to give students more nutritional and healthy food. The students will gain more from this food that the school will provide and will help them last the day longer. As tasty as junk food is, healthy food’s benefits are much more important.

Sometimes parents don’t have the money to buy lunches for their kids. With school lunches every student from every room will be supplied a lunch. This will make every student have access to lunches so that way no one will be ignored. Also special lunches could be compensated to people with special needs in terms of food.  

In conclusion, schools will be able to take stress off of their students' parents shoulders , provide actual nutritional meals and make everyone have access to food even if the parents can’t buy lunch. Schools are educational however we need the fuel in order to take in that education. School lunches should be provided not only for the students well being but to lessen the burden on the parents so do you agree school should school lunches?

He Aha?

 

(In this task we had to learn about Maori words correlating to colours. We learnt the words then answered questions on the slides about the colours then we had to make a poster about what we learned.

Egyptian Pyramids

 Egypt is one of the most powerful civilisations ever in history.  The ancient country which lasted for 30 centuries is a topic that still is interesting to this day. This report will discuss the purpose of pyramids , the overall structure of pyramids and the history of pyramids.

Egyptian pharaohs were a lot like kings and gods to the Egyptian people. Egyptian people were believers of the supernatural and believed in different gods for different purposes. Egyptians believed that when you died you descended into the afterlife and you would take the things that were at your grave to the living world. So when pharaohs died they were buried with the items they possessed in the living world and took it with them in the afterlife. Before they were buried in the sand of the Egyptian desert,  now they were buried in the pyramids as a monument to their life.  The spirit of the pharaoh would climb the pyramids and then go into the heavens. However these treasures were often raided by robbers who stole the valuables of the pharaohs. To counteract this pharaohs would often build fake chambers or hidden passageways to their pyramids but often their attempts at preserving their valuables would be inadequate as it was still often stolen.  The Egyptian pyramid was made of many materials that made it the structure it is today and even with the lesser technology there was back then they still were able to make these grand structures.

For the early Egyptian pyramids which were called Mustabas they were made out of mud and stone. The Mastabas were stacked upon each other to make the pyramid. This idea was developed by the architect Imotep. The famous Sphinxes was 73 meters long and 66 feet high. The structure itself had the head of a man and the body of a lion. Another famous structure which is called The Great Pyramid had 2.3 million blocks of stone. It was 25 - 80 metric tons and was 480 feet or meters high. The Step Pyramid which was another famous pyramid was one of the tallest pyramids for 4 thousand years before getting surpassed by The Great Pyramid. The fact that with the limited technology that the Egyptians had it’s still a worldwide mystery to how the pyramids were made. The rich history that surrounds the pyramids are just as interesting and we’re going to delve more into that now.

Egypt was one of the richest civilisations for thousands of years.  The legacy of pyramids that were left behind are one of the greatest mysteries that plague the ancient world. With the pyramids being so old only a few pyramids are left behind such as The Great Pyramid of Giza. It is now a heritage and tourist attraction that attracts many tourists. There are also the remaining 100 pyramids that I stated before however they are very damaged. The pyramids are all different to how they looked before as they aged for thousands of years. Khufu, who was a pharaoh, wanted monuments to his death for his people to remember him. So he built a few tombs for his wife's and made one big pyramid for himself. This was called the Red Pyramid which was the first true pyramid of Egypt. His son who was now the pharaoh since his father had passed away decided to also make a pyramid which later surpassed his own fathers pyramid in size.

Egypt was one of the most interesting countries of the ancient world. It’s many achievements such as the pyramids all are things that attract tourists to its country. Although Egyptian pyramids may not be the same as they were before it’s structure and overall design are interesting to learn about and have still stood the test of time. Pyramids have a very interesting history full of interesting facts and perhaps one day we will solve the mystery of the Egyptian pyramids.

 

Polynesian Panthers

(In this task we had to do a slide deck on the Polynesian Panthers. This was a task after you have done the Roman Colosseum post.  I did this on a collaboration with Aaron , Chaun , Rae Jae and Rongo. Here is the link where we got our research from. NZ History)

The Roman Colosseum

 Ancient Rome is a spectacle that tourists from all around the world visit for its ancient history. It was an arena bound with blood with the corpses of animals and gladiators and criminals that used to litter the arena. In this report we will delve into more facts about the history of the Colosseum , the gladiators themselves and the structure of the Colosseum.

The Colosseum of Rome is the largest amphitheatre in the world. It was originally called Flavian Amphitheatre. The construction started in 72 AD under the direction of emperor Vespassian. It was built by thousands of slaves and when it was complete it could fit up to 50000 people. In this Colosseum the first games held there lasted 100 days. Registering to participate was free and it made the emperor become more popular with the Roman people. It took about 8 years to finish, however Vespassian couldn’t live to see the final product. His son however emperor Titus opened the Colosseum. The history of the Colosseum has a lot of rich history now we shall delve into the fights themselves who competed in the Colosseum called Gladiators.

Gladiators were fighters that participated in the Colosseum. They were fighters that fought to the death for the entertainment of the people. They used knives , swords , shields as well as helmets. The use of these weapons were taught at a professional school called Ludas.  If you were successful at being a Gladiator you could grow quite popular with the people and if you were really successful you could earn riches so that you could retire comfortably. However the probability of surviving being a professional gladiator was close to none. Not only did you fight against other people, you fought against animals. Most of the gladiators were slaves as well who were put on rigorous training and on a healthy diet to fight for the entertainment of the people. The gladiators were hard warriors that fought for a shallow reason. Now we’re going to delve into more facts about the overall structure of the Colosseum.

The Colosseum was made of 3 different materials. Brick , stone and concrete.  The Colosseum was 620 feet or 189 meters long and stood 158 feet tall. It was as tall as a twelve story building. There was also something hidden under the Colosseum called the Hypogeum. The hypogeum was a maze of underground tunnels with elevators that had trap doors so gladiators could appear out of nowhere as well as animals. The Colosseum at its prime was an arena built for fighting however over the years the structure has been wiliting away. The Colosseum was damaged by fires and earthquakes and in the 6th century was no longer used for fighting. In 1349 there was a major earthquake that comprised the outer wall. The wall was used for later structures built and the Colosseum just was in ruin for the last years. The restoration started in the 1800s and is still being restored today.

In conclusion the Roman Colosseum had an interesting ancient history bound by the noises of the Gladiators fighting for their lives with the structure making the fights ever more interesting. It is now a tourist attraction and as it’s still being restored and as the tourists stand in the Colosseum they shall remember the many gladiators who split their blood in the massive amphitheatre.

Scramble Sentences

 

Dependencies: (The country has many dependencies in order for it to function properly.) 

Language: (NZ is a small country filled with rich culture that all speak different languages.) 

Currency: (There are many different countries all with a different currency.) 

Learn: ( In order to be successful in life you have to learn. 

Venus: ( Venus is commonly known as Earth's sister due to the many similarities between the two planets.) Samoan: ( Jake said to the class “I am Samoan”.) 

Billion: (One of the youngest billionaires in the world is Mark Zuckerberg.) 

Blame: (Jake was blamed for stealing Mark’s lunch money.) 

Jurisdiction: (You do not have the jurisdiction to remain silent Mr Smith.) 

Approximately: (The chance that you committed the crime is approximately 50%)

(In this task we had to unscramble words in order to find the real ones. After that we had to go on a google doc and put those words into sentences.