Dame Whina Cooper

LI: To find information that answers your questions and tell us about an important person in history in your own words.

To continue our Distance Learning we continued our research on influential people. Our person was Dame Whina Cooper, a Maori activist for Maori land rights who was very inspiring to other people. She was very commited and dedicated as she had commited her whole life into these morals. It was very fun and interesting to research about her, and it was fun being able to collaborate with my friends. 

Anne Frank

LI: To find information that answers your questions and tell us about an important person in history in your own words.

To continue our Distance Learning we continued our research on influential people. Our person was Anne Frank, a German Dutch author who was very inspiring to other people. She was very commited and dedicated as she wrote in her diary about the events that ocurred when she was hiding. Her father was able to publish her diary inspiring millions of people globally. It was very fun and interesting to research about her, and it was fun being able to collaborate with my friends. 

Malala Yousafzai

LI: To find information that answers your questions and tell us about an important person in history in your own words.

To continue our Distance Learning we continued our research on influential people. Our person was Malala Yousafzai, a person from Pakistan who was very inspiring to other people. She was brave, strong as she fought for the rights of children to have education. Due to her actions she was able to win a Nobel Peace Prize. It was very fun and interesting to research about her, and it was fun being able to collaborate with my friends. 

Mother Teresa

LI: To find information that answers your questions and tell us about an important person in history in your own words.

To continue our Distance Learning we continued our research on influential people. Our person was for today was Mother Teresa, a Catholic nun who became a saint who was very inspiring to other people. She was caring, and supportive as she helped people, families who were in poverty. It was very fun and interesting to research about her and all her accomplishments. It was also fun to collaborate with my friends being able to pour our research and creativity into our work. 

 

Queen Salote III

LI: To find information that answers your questions and tell us about an important person in history in your own words.

To continue our Distance Learning we continued our research on influential people. Our person was Queen Salote III, a person from the Tongan Royal Family who was very inspiring to other people. She was brave, strong as she led Tongan Soldiers into World War II which was able to bring Tonga into the lielight. It was very fun and interesting to research about her, and it was fun being able to collaborate with my friends. 

Princess Diana

LI: To find information that answers your questions and tell us about an important person in history in your own words.

To continue our Distance Learning we continued our research on influential people. Our person was Princess Diana, a person from the Royal Family who was very inspiring to other people. She was different, unique, and used her fame to promote Charitable causes. It was very fun and interesting to research about her, and it was fun being able to collaborate with my friends. 

Nelson Mandela

LI: To find information that answers your questions and tell us about an important person in history in your own words.

To continue our Distance Learning we continued our research on influential people. Our person was Nelson Mandela, an activist for racial equality in South Africa and a believer of equal education to all children. It was very inspirational to see him fight to the very end, expecially when he sadly had been sent to jail. He was a very motivational and determined man. 

Kate Sheppard

LI: To find information that answers your questions and tell us about an important person in history in your own words.

For our Distance Learing we continued our research on impactful figures and individuals. Our person was Kate Sheppard, born in England but had immigrated to New Zealand. She was a big part of the Womans Suffrage Movement, and led New Zealand to be the first country to let woman vote. She had made such an impact you can find her on the New Zealand 10$ note. 

Martin Luther King

LI: To find information that answers your questions and tell us about an important person in history in your own words.

For Distance Learning we were doing research on indivuals and figures that have impacted the world in some way or another. The person we did for today was Martin Luther King, a civil rights activist and was a big supporter in racial equality. He was most famous for his "I have a Dream" speech, which stated his dream a world where there is no such thing as segregation and racism. It was really fun and interesting doing this activity being able to see the works and impact he has created onto the people of his time, as well as the present. 

Kobe Bryant

LI: To find information that answers your questions and tell us about an important person in history in your own words.

To continue or Distance Learning we kept on doing our Who Am I challenges. The Who Am I challenges are consisted of DLO (Digital Learning Object) that showcase the works and the lives of people who have inspired or impacted the world in a way. The person we decided to show was Kobe Bryant, basketball player from the LA Lakers. He had sadly passed away in an unfortuanate accident in January of 2020. 

Mary Jane Seacole

LI: To find information that answers your questions and tell us about an important person in history in your own words.

We continued our Distance Learning during lockdown, and our task is to create a DLO (Digital Learning Object) about historical people who have impacted the world in many different ways. People such as Martin Luther King, Princess Diana, and Kobe Bryant. The person we had researched about was Mary Jane Seacole who was a brave woman who helped soldiers during the Crimean War. 

Coordinates Challenge

LI: to use your knowledge of coordinates to answer the questions and find the locations on the map

For our Distance Learning activities we continued on our weekly topic of online gaming. The task was to find specific locations on the map using coordinates, and being able to explain how to get there using words like North, South, East and West. It was a fun activity to do because the Map was one of the old maps from Fortnite. It was a fun activity to do as I got to collaborate with my friends.  

Season Description

 LI: to paint a picture with your words to describe the setting

To continue on our weekly topic which was online gaming we wrote a season description. In our DLO (Digital Learning Object) we described what settings are in Fortnite. A season in Fortnite is like a new version or updated version of the game. It was cool doing this activity and being able to collaborate with my friends. 

Map

 LI: to create our own Map

For our Distance Learning activities we continued on with our weekly topic which was Fortnite. Our DLO (Digital Learning Object) was to make our own Fortnite Map, it was cool collaborating with our friends being able to make this Map. It was cool seeing the previous maps from the previous seasons seeing how Fortnite was able to change and progress their Maps. 

Fortnite Maths

 LI: to use the most efficient strategy to find the answer

 

For Maths we continued on our topic of Fortnite and we had to answer a bunch of math equations and word problems, using the most efficient strategy we can find. The equations and problems consisted of Subtraction and Addition. It was fun doing as we got to work these answer out with friends collaborating together. 

Skins Profile

LI: to describe your favourite online gaming character

For our Distance Leanring activities we continued on our weekly topic which was Fortnite. Our task was to create a DLO (Digital Learning Object) about a Skin Profile. The task was to either make a profile on our favourite character from a game or we create our own Skin from Fortnite. It was fun doing as we were able to create a character using our own creativity as well as collaborating with our friends. 

Advertising

LI: to use advertising language to persuade other people to think like you

For our Distance Learning we continued our weekly topic of Fortnite and Gaming. Our task was to create an advertisement on a console we can pick explaining what it can do. In my DLO (Digital Learning Object) it explains what the PS5 does, the functions, the tech and the experiences, games you can explore using the PS5. 

25 Word Summary

LI: to explain exactly what Vbucks are in 25 words

For Reading we continued on our weekly topic Fortnite for this task. The task is to explain and summarise what Vbucks are in 25 words. This task reminded me of our Summarising Frame activity but without the keyword finding. It was fun and interesting to do as I got to do research on Fortnite and Vbucks as I don't play, and I was able to collaborate with my friends. 

Design Challenge

LI: to design and label your ultimate gaming setup and controller

To continue our Distance Learning we had created a designing challenge from our topic on Fortnite this week. We designed our gaming setup collaboratively, in our setup we chose a simple gaming PC setup. It was cool to be able to design our own setup with our friends. It was fun and interesting ot do as we got to research different companies that produce the equipment needed in a gaming setup. 

Cinquain Poem

LI: To write a cinquain poem that describes a character from your favourite online game

For Writing we learnt about Poetry and our topic for this week was Fortnite. The type of Poetry we did was a Cinquain Poem. It is very similar to a Diamante poem, similar in shape and poem structure. We worked in a group of four to complete the Cinquain poem task. The work at hand was to add words into each text box in order to create the Cinquain poem. The Cinquain poem is based on a character and his special traits. Our Cinquain tells of a person named Steve and his outstanding thinking, bravery and athletic ability.

List Poem

LI: To write a list poem that describes your favourite online game by painting a picture with your words.

For Writing we did poetry and continued on with our manga and anime topic. For Writing we made a list poem, a list poem is a poem of things you want, have or represent. For this task our list poems had to be based off of an Anime or Manga. Our list poem was based off of the manga series One Piece, and in our poem we talked about the dreams of the Straw Hat Crew. 

6 sentence story

 LI: use 6 sentences to set up the structure of a narrative

 

For Writing we continued on our topic of Manga and Anime. Our task was to make a six sentence story. Our six sentence story was based off of the manga and anime series One Piece. In our story we were talking about Luffys dream, his abilities, and his settings. It was fun doing this activity as we were able to collaborate with our friends. 

Anime Maths

 LI: to use the most efficient strategy to find the answer

 

For Maths we continued on our topic of Manga and Anime. Our questions were based on Manga and Anime Series such as Naruto, Dragon Ball, One Piece, and Yu Gi Oh. It was a fun and interesting task to do as we were to answer these really fun and cool questions. We were also able to collaborate with friends. 

Cinquain Poem

 LI: To write a cinquain poem that describes a character from your favourite online game

To continue our Distance Learning our new topic was Manga and Anime. For our Writing we had created a Cinquain poem based on an Anime or Manga Character. Our character was Monkey D Luffy from the manga series One Piece. It was a fun and interesting task to do as we were able to write about our favorite characters as well as being able to collaborate with friends. 

Character Profile

LI: to create a character profile

To continue our topic on Manga and Anime we created a Character Profile on our favourite manga or anime character. The character I picked was Roronoa Zoro from the One Piece Series. It was really fun doing this task as I was able to draw him myself and create his character profile. In my Character Profile it showcased his appearance, his weapons, his personality and attributes. 

Eiichiro Oda

 LI: to use your smart searching skills to find information and retell in your own words

For our continuation on the topic of Manga and Anime, our next task was to create a DLO (Digital Learning Object) about a Manga Artist. On our DLO we based it off Eiichiro Oda, the renowned Manga Artist most known for his work One Piece. In our task it explained and showcased who Eiichiro Oda was, and his achievements as well as his works. It was fun and interesting learning about Eiichiro Oda, and how he was able to work his way up into being able to make the "best selling manga series" in the world. 

Katsudo Shashin

LI: to create an animation

 

To continue our Distance Learning we researched a new topic, "Manga and Anime". It was really fun doing the series of Manga and Anime tasks. For this task we created our own "Katsudo Shashin" which translates to "Action Photo". So we had to create our own animation, but it had to be around 3 seconds long like a GIF. Our animation was Tony Chopper from the manga series "One Piece" transforming into one of his transformation stages. 

History of Manga

 LI: to read for meaning and understanding

For Reading we were learning about Anime and Manga, using this topic to improve our comprehension skills. Manga, is known as a Japanese Comic. It has widely spread throughout the world, and is a very popular trend. Manga and Anime have become a big part of Japanese Culture. There are Manga and Anime such as One Piece, Naruto, Dragon Ball that have taken over the world. Our task was to make a DLO (Digital Learning Object) about the History of Manga, describing the origin and what it is?

Customised Shoes

 LI: to customise shoes

For Reading, we continued on our learning on Rangi-Haira Jaxon Greening and we have created our own digital custom shoes. We were allowed to design on any model of shoes such as Force 1s, Air Jordans, Adidas and model of shoes. My custom shoe was heavily inspired by the Jordan 1 Mochas, and I implemented the colour way on Air Force 1s, which I thought was pretty cool. It was really fun doing this activity as I really like sneakers, and how Rangi-Haira Jaxon Greening can implement Maori Culture into his customs. 

Summary

LI: to explain in fewer words what the text is about

For Reading we read a text about a man of Maori origin, who sells sneakers he has designed himself. His name is Rangi-Haira Jaxon Greening. He wants to expresses the Maori culture using his art. Our task was to read an article about Rangi-Haira Jaxon Greening, and make a summary about him. When reading the article we select 20 importants words from the text, and then select the 6 most important. Using those 6 words we have to summarise the article with just a few sentences. 

2D Shapes

 LI: To define the terms and understand the properties of 2D shapes. 

 

Our challenge today was to find the definitions of a 2D shape then draw the shape. I chose to use the shapes tool because it gave us more of a challenge rather than just drawing it. I found this really interesting and fun because I got to learn new words relating to Geometry, and 2D shapes while being able to collaborate with my friends. 

Artwork

 LI: to learn how to use shapes to make artwork

For our Reading we were learning about artwork, using different art tools and using shapes to create pieces of artwork. The artwork I had recreated was "Girl with a pearl earring". It was fun doing as I got to recreate it with tools on Google Drawing, being able to trace certain parts as well as create other parts with the shapes available on the app. It was fun doing, as we got to use other colouring tools such as Coolour. 

Geometry Definitions

LI: to learn about Geometry

 

This week for Maths we continued on with our lockdown learning. We are learning about geometry. Geometry is a branch of maths which focuses on measuring and comparing shapes. For this task we defined different geometry terms and showed an example of them for example circumference which is the perimeter of a circle.

Find, Explain, Fix

LI: to find the most efficient strategy

For Maths we were learning about how to locate and identify errors, then how to fix the problem. It was really fun doing, and I was able to show my strategy. It was especially fun doing, being able to work with my friends. The questions we had were multiplication, addition, and BEDMAS. BEDMAS stands for Brackets, Exponents, Division, Multiplication, Addition and Subtraction. 

Goodbye Poems

LI: To write a list poem that describes a topic by painting a picture of opposites with your words.

For Writing we had Mrs Sheena show us and teach us a new poem. This poem related to Lockdown talking about the pros and cons of lockdown. We were able to do talk about what we missed and what we didn't miss during lockdown, this helped us express our feelings and emotions about lockdown through the poem. It was fun and interesting learning a new poem, as we were able to add different language features and do this with our friends. 

Writing Words

LI: to find the most efficient strategy

As a group we worked on papers to write our thoughts more clearly. Our strategy was to add the first 3 numbers (657, 493, 1183) and get an answer of 2333, we then subtracted that number from 6000 to get our final answer of 3667. We then created a DLO of our understanding. It was really fun doing and solving this problem with other people like our friends

5 facts about Geese

LI: to learn and research about Geese

For Reading we read a text, and answered questions about the text to enhance our skill in comprehension and inference. For our task we made a DLO (Digital Learning Object) about Geese showing 5 facts about them. It was fun doing as we were able to do this with our friends, and it was very interesting learning different facts about these geese. 

Handshakes

LI: to use the most efficient strategy

This week for online learning I worked with a group of four people to solve this question. We worked out that each person would shake hands with 53 other people since there are 54 people and you can’t shake hands with yourself. So we multiplied 53x54 to the answer which is 2862. It was really fun and interesting to do when we got to do it wih our friends, solving this together. 

List Poem

LI: To write a list poem that describes a topic by painting a picture with your words.                              

For Writing we were learning about Poems. The Poem we were learning about today is called a List Poem. By the name it states that it is a poem that lists things you've done, or would like to do. This was really fun because the poem I did was called "What is a million", listing things I have or have done a million times. It was really fun doing this activity as I got to see what I have done in my lifetime, as well as appreciate what is around me. 

3D House

LI: To use the most efficient maths strategy.

For the first Maths lockdown challenge we figured out how many wall and roof pieces the world’s first 3D printed house has. What we did was we read the questions, then we did 195 + 85 =  280. We did the rest of the questions as you can see above in the DLO. We worked cooperatively in groups to solve these questions and create a DLO of our findings.

 

Letter Q

LI: to extend our vocabulary with the letter Q

For Reading we were learning about words starting with the Letter Q. We started off by reading a text talking about the origin of the Letter Q, and where it came from. Our task was to create a DLO (Digital Learning Object) showcasing words we know starting with the Letter Q, and words we don’t know starting with Q. It was really fun and interesting doing because we got to learn new vocabulary, and we were able to do this activity with our friends.  

Te Reo Maori

 LI: To identify the different objects through Te Reo Maori.

For this weeks Maori task we were challenged to find the different amount of objects there were on an i spy sheet. The challenge was that all the objects names were in maori so we were to translate them and find out how many there are of that object. On the left of the DLO it corresponds with the list on the right. Porohita  13 and so on.

Swimming

LI: to learn about water safety

For Swimming we were continuing on learning about Water Safety,  learning different strokes. We started off doing Streamline as a warm up, and continued doing different strokes. We then did strokes but these strokes helped us manage our breathing, and let us feel less tired. It also helped us lessen our head movement, and restrict your neck movement. It really helps, and another thing we did was starfish but we had to only kick to strengthen our calve muscle. 

Tech - Painting

LI: to learn about the Color Wheel

For Tech we were learning about tints and shades. A tint is a lighter version of a colour, but a shade is a darker version of a colour. We were learning this while painting, we learnt how to mix colours and apply the colour on paper. We were learning about Primary Colours, and mixing them to make Secondary Colours. It was really fun as we got to do this with our friends, and with other people.  

Ancient Greek Olympics Presentation

LI: to reorganise your information

To learn about the Ancient Greek Olmpics we were set to make a presentation using the information we learnt from taking notes and researching. We reorganised our notes and formed it into a presentation to present infront of our classroom. In our presentation we showcased "What are the Ancient Olympics?", and "What were the sports or competitions that were played in the Ancient Olympics?". We then showcased what were the events that took place in each day. 

Hauora Poster

LI: to explain Hauora using the Olympics

For Inquiry we continued our learning about Hauora. Our task or activity was to make a Poster or Diagram explaining each wall or each area about Hauora. When explaining each area we had to relate it to the Olympics, or athletes. This task was really fun and enjoyable to do as we were able to create a Poster and we were able to do this with our partners. 

Haoura

This week our focus was to write down the different feelings that come with losing and winning an Olympic medal. For winning we noted down mostly positives things such as pride, happy, victory. As for losing we noted the opposite. We learnt that to embrace both of these is having all walls standing up, as we lose we learn from our mistakes making us wiser, as we acheive our goals we can set higher goals that challenge us.

Microbit Coding

LI: to see and understand the connection between the written code, the block code and the flow chart.

This is the comparison between the Python coding, the blocks and the flowchart for making the Microbit act like a dice. We did the task in partners, and it was really fun doing as we got to use different formats of coding such as blocks and python which was really cool, cause we got to learn the rules and codes of each format. 

Y - Chart

LI: to comprehend and infer from photos

For Reading another one of our activities was to make a Y - Chart for our Violet Walrond story. Since our focus for reading is the olympics we used a photo and linked them to 3 catergories (what they were; wondering, thinking, feeling/seeing). We then added text boxes answering each of those certain catergories. 

Olympic Challenge 2

LI: to use the most efficient strategy

                      

For another one of our Math activities we are doing another Math challenge based on the Olympics. This challenge is about Gymnastics and the Gymnast from the Olympics. Our first word problem from the challenge was to figure out the score of the Gold Medlaist using the information we could find from the word problem. In my DLO it showcases the strategy I used for both the equations, the word problems, and the questions. 

Mindfulness Reflection #1

LI: to learn about Mindfulness

Mindfulness is about calming your body and mind, focusing on the present and leaving any negativity behind. Being able to have a positive mindset. For this new programme we were learning about how to be mindful, and how to rest our mind. This programme helped us meditate and learn how to get into a positive mindset rather being in a negative place in our mind. 

When meditating we focused on our posture and our breathing, which helped us relax and chill. Doing this helped us focused on the present and kept our minds in the present rather than losing concentration, to the cause of mind wandering. 

Olympic Challenge 1

LI: to the most efficient strategy                                                

                         

For Maths we have been doing word problems based on the Olympics, the first challenge was about Michael Phelps. Celebrated swimmer and Olympian, representing the United States of America. The first word problem was "How much metres did Michael Phelps swim?" in the competitions he was playing in for the U.S. The next problem was "How much strokes did he do in the Olympics?" during his stay in Tokyo?

Superfingers Competition

LI: to learn and recap on our Times Table

At Maths we did a huge competition on the Maths game Superfingers. It was really fun as we got to play in brackets so we played Preliminary rounds, went to the quarter finals, then qualified to the semis, and two of us would've ended up in the finale going up against each other. 

To play Superfingers we have to get two dice, and pick any word. When you roll it you multiply the two numbers, and whoever says it first rubs off a letter of the word to win. Whoever rubs off all the letters first wins and qualifies to the next round. 

Provocation

LI: to learn the meaning of a provocation

For Reading we were learning about what a Provocation is. A Provocation is a certain topic that triggers emotions and feelings and lets people express their personal opinions on the topic. The topic for our Provocation was the nations that hosted the Olympics, should they spend so much money on the Olympic facilities. Japan spent 15.4 billion dollars on their facilities for the Olympics. 

To continue our learning Reading we also read a book about the Olympics, on Violet Walrond. Reading the book we had to answer a set of questions with our Reading Group. Tese helped us with our comprehension and inferring skills. 

                         

Flowchart Practise and Micro Chat

Learning Intentions

To understand how flowcharts relate to coding blocks.

To understand how to get the microbit to talk to another microbit using radio signals.

Here is my flowchart practice document. 

The next activity today was coding the microbit to send a radio signal to another microbit. We had to make sure that both microbits were on the same group number so we didn't accidentally get a message from another group.

Robotics in the stars

LI: to try to get the mBot to move in the shape of a star

This week for tech Mrs Ferguson challenged the year 8s to code the mBots to move in a star shape for the Matariki celebration. Above is a photo of the code i used to create a perfect star shape, because the star wasn't perfectly drawn the coding wasnt as easy as doing one step and putting it on repeat, you have to adjust to the drawing. I found this interesting because I found it challenging as it was complicated. This was a fun task because I liked making iterations.

NZ Map

LI: to learn more about Te Reo Maori

To continue our learning with Te Reo Maori we learnt the Te Reo Maori words for these different cities, towns and landmarks in New Zealand. Our task was to first match the Te Reo Maori and English words with each other, and we then later had to mark where the places were on the NZ Map. We did cities like Christchurch and towns like Kaikohe and we varied with each place. 

Matariki Brochure

LI: to strengthen our connections to Matariki

 

Outside Brochure

 

Inside Brochure

To continue our learning with Matariki we made a brochure for tourists that may come to New Zealand at the time of the Matariki Celebrations. In the brochure it shows the origin and the meaning of the celebrations, as well as the way of Matariki. It showcases images about Matariki, as well as the traditions about Matariki. 

Matariki Stars

LI: to strengthen our connection to Matariki

To continue our learning with Matariki we drew the Matariki stars, and labeled each of them. This activity helped us identify each star, and learn each of the names to strengthen our connections to not only Matariki but the culture and celebration. It was really fun doing this as this was an art based activity. We were able to edit these stars and it was very fun doing. 

How to find the Matariki stars

LI: To strengthen our connections to Matariki.

Matariki is the Maori new year celebration. It takes places each year when the cluster of stars known as Matariki are seen in our skies. The new year is a time for new beginnings and is a time to embrace tradition. To strengthen our connections to Matariki we had a choice of research activities, this research activity shows ways to find the Matariki stars. It showcases both the modern ways scientists use, as well as the traditional ways the Maori used to use back in the days. 

I found out that the Matariki stars signalled to the Maori that it was winter, and it came to me that was the reason they harvest at Matariki. I enjoyed this activity because I was able to do this with my friends as well as find out a lot about the Maori and their ways of Matariki and about it. 

Matariki (Harvest)

LI: to strengthen our connections to Matariki 

                          

This week we have learned about Matariki as the celebration of Matariki has started, it is the beginning of the New Year for the Maori. Matariki is about harvesting, planting, thinking about hte year ahead and about life. Matariki are also the stars up the sky showing that it is Winter. In my DLO it shows the birds that are the kai for the feast people usually have for Matariki, and it also showcases the tools used to trap or capture the birds. 

Coding In Python

LI: to

This week we learnt to create a code on our kittenbots to show different faces. Unfortuantely mblock wasn't working so we did our code on python. Python is differnt from mbock as it uses text such as brackets, hashtags, many more. The code works simply; once on of 2 buttons are pressed (a,b) the code will signal the LED's to show a certain icon (sad,happy face), but if both buttons are pressed (a+b) it will show a silly face. I enjoyed this task as I got to work on a different platform than mbot.

Organizing and Researching

LI: To use our smart searching skills to expand our knowledge of Ancient Greek Mythology.

Today David shared the next reading challenge with us. It is all about the Greek gods and helps us to practise the skills we have been learning in our reading lessons with our teachers. 

David created this task as part of his CARE award challenges. In this smart searching activity, we used our comprehension and research skills to learn about Greek Mythology vocabulary and identify Greek places on the map.

I found this activity interesting because we got to learn a bunch of new words and places about Ancient Greece, we also learnt a lot of words revolving around Politics which was very interesting. 

The word/place I found most interesting was Alexander the Great because he was known for his amazin standout feats in battle. 

LINK TO MAP DLO

LINK TO WORD MATCH DLO

Greek Gods

LI: To use our smart searching skills to find information about the Greek gods

Today David shared his reading challenge with us. It is all about the Greek gods and helps us to practise the skills we have been learning in our reading lessons with our teachers. 

David created this task as part of his CARE award challenges. We earn CARE award badges in year 7 and 8 to show that we understand our school values. In this activity we used our smart searching skills to find information to help us complete the table.

I found this activity interesting and really enjoyable because I really like the topic and it is something new. 

The Greek god I found most interesting was Poseidon because it controls the waters, and has a really interesting background. 

LINK TO DLO

Vision Board

LI: to allow us to gather a recording of what we want to achieve this year

Our Vision Boards are visual showcases of what we want to achieve and accomplish this year. In my Vision Board I have things such as Sport, School, Religion, and my personal life mixed into this to help me with my achievements so I can be the best me by the end of this year. 

Perseverance

LI: to edit our writing using DRAFT

 

To continue our learning on poetry and abstract nouns we wrote another poem about the noun. 

Our abstract noun was Perseverance, meaning dedication and have the determination to keep going forward. In our poem we used the 5 senses and figurative language to elevate our writing. After finishing our poem we used DRAFT to correct and fix our writing. 

An abstract noun is an intangible object, most of the time it is like feelings such as Happiness and Envy. 

DRAFT is a structure used to critique and fix texts. DRAFT stands for: Delete, Rearrange, Add, Fix, and Talk. 

Rock, Paper, Scissors

LI: to learn how to code the microbit to play Rock, Paper, Scissors and understand the coding through a flowchart

Link of flowchart

For Tech we continued coding with our Microbit, this week we coded our Microbit to play Rock, Paper, Scissors. After learning how to code it, we broke it down by going step by step by creating a flowchart. The flowchart showed the mechanics and functions on how the Microbit was coded to play Rock, Paper, Scissors. It was really fun and interesting as we were able to see the functions and mechanics of each block and we were able to break it down. We also were able to play with the Microbit playing Rock, Paper Scissors with eachother. 

Friendship

LI: to write an abstract noun senses poem

 

LI: to write an abstract noun senses poem. 

For Writing we were learning about abstract nouns, metaphors, and about the 5 senses. Learning about these things helped us create our poem and be able to make it creatively as well as have a good structure. Each sentence of our poem was for each sense, so it smells and much more. Also our topic for our poem was any abstract noun. 

An abstract noun is a noun that is intangible, like a feeling such as love & hatred. 

Our 5 senses are Sight, Smell, Feel, Taste, and our Hearing. These are what we use in our everyday lives, and are senses we use to elevate our writing. 

A Metaphor is a speech term, part of figurative language. Metaphors are used to compare two things without using the words ‘like’ or ‘as’. 

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Te Reo Maori

LI: to learn about Te Reo Maori

For Te Reo Maori we were matching English names with their Te Reo Maori counterparts. So we matched the English version and Te Reo Maori version of a name. Before that we were continuing our learning in Te Reo Maori conversations, we learnt different sentences and different words to help us support our conversations in Te Reo Maori. t

Did this Happen?

 LI: to consider both perspectives

 

For our last piece of work during our learning about Matariki, and Maori Stories such as Maui and the Sun, as well as the Maori Creation story. Our last activity was to find out if something happened or if something was real, by backing it up with evidence we’ve found. Then lastly we explain our opinions on if we believe it or not. 

Main Ideas

 LI: to identify the main ideas in the text

 

Our next activity was to continue our learning with Matariki and Maori Stories. For this activity we talked about the general important ideas, the 4 very important ideas, and the 3 vital ideas of the story. The important ideas are composed of 4 specific things that might basically summarise the story. The 3 vital ideas are composed of key parts of the story.

Venn Diagram

LI: to find as many similarities and differences as you can between the video and the text of “The Beginning”. 

 

To continue our learning of Matariki, and the Maori story of Creation our task was to create a Venn Diagram. For our Venn Diagram we compared the differences and similarities between the Video and Written Version of the Maori Creation Story. A Venn Diagram, is a diagram showcasing the differences and similarities between two different things. 

Matariki Summary

LI: to explain in fewer words what the text is about

  

For our Inquiry we were learning about Matariki, and the origin story. Our task was to watch a video on the Maori Creation story and we had to summarise the video. The video was an artist representing and creating the story through sand art. 

Our 20 important words had to be the top important words from the video, words that represented the story. Then from the 20 we had to pick the 6 most important words Then using those 6 words we had to sum up the story in a few sentences.