Hyperbole Illustration

Our focus in writing was hyperbole. Hyperbole is a figure of speech in which exaggeration is used. I have made a DLO with an example of hyperbole and images to back up the sentence. I have learnt that hyperbole is an exaggeration and is not true. I have also added a definition of hyperbole.

Ordering Fractions

Our focus today in maths was ordering fractions. We first had a practice game where you had to order the fractions from the highest end to the lowest end. From then, we did a test which proved our percentages. I got 100%. 

Gold CARE Respect Award - Stan Walker Song: Climb

I had to research Stan Walker's song CLIMB. I have made a DLO based about what the song is about. The DLO above has a image of Stan Walker and a link to his song. This song was very interesting to listen to. 

Gold CARE Respect Award - Thank You Letter

One of my tasks for my Gold Respect Care award was to write a thank you letter to a teacher or other staff member. I decided to write a letter to Ms. Kirikpatrick, one of my teachers in LS2. I wrote down how grateful I am to have her as a teacher in Panmure Bridge School and many more. 

Why Is It So Important To Keep Oral Storytelling Alive?

Maori storytelling is important today because it can pass onto generations. They will know the value of their culture while keeping the Maori language alive.  

Mia and I have worked collaboratively to make this 25 word summary about, why it's so important to keep oral storytelling alive? We listened to 3 different explanations in Te Reo in subtitles. We had learning conversations to why it is so important. Using 6 most important words to make this summary, we thought it was so important to pass the oral storytelling onto the next generation so they will know the value of the culture/language alive.

Myths and Legends

Our focus this term is myths and legends. Mia and I have worked collaboratively to make this comic strip about, How Maui Slowed The Sun, using Storyboard That. Picking a scene we were practicing using dialogue to show rather than telling what is happening in the scenes of, How Maui Slowed The Sun. We found it difficult to, make a short scene, because we didn't know how to fit all pieces of the scene in 3 different parts.

Ordering Fractions

Our focus for maths, today was ordering fractions. I have played a game where you had to order the fractions in the right places. You got to pick whether you wanted a harder game or easier game.  

Winter Learning Journey - Bonus Activity

For this activity I had to watch 3 different performances of the All Blacks doing the haka. I then had to order them from the greatest performance to the worst.  

1. The Greatest haka EVER 

2. All Blacks‡ - Haka Ka Mate

3. All Blacks vs South Africa 

Winter Learning Journey - Day 6, Activity 2

For this activity I had to write down three events of my choices that are happening in the Matariki festival at the Te Papa Museum. 

1. Ukulele playing

2. Plays 

3. Creating a balloon sculpture

Winter Learning Journey - Day 6, Activity 1

For this activity I had to imagine that I landed in New Zealand on a waka. I had to write a poem about how I felt when I got to New Zealand. 

The beautiful land in my sight I had never seen before,

Waiting to get off the waka getting ready to explore,

Walking around I could not forget the the feeling between my toes,

As I was walking on the grass,

Never have I been happy,

Not forgetting the moment,

I landed in New Zealand

Winter Learning Journey - Bonus Activity

For this activity I had to choose whether I would like to go bike riding on the Otago Rail Trail or not. 

I would like to because it would be a great exercise and it sounds like lots of fun. I also like riding my bike. 

Winter Learning Journey - Day 5 Activity 2

For this activity I had to learn about a famous New Zealander. I choose a famous singer, Lorde. I her name, where she was born, why she's famous and 2 facts about her. 

Winter Learning Journey - Day 5, Activity 1

For this activity, I had to imagine I was lost in a forest all by my self. I wrote a 8 - 10 sentence story about what might happen next. 

It was a beautiful day in the forest but I had not forgotten that I was lost all by myself. Strolling across the forest floor I wondered if I was every going to be found. Panicking and pancaking I thought I was lost forever. Imagining my friends were there calmed me a bit down. I heard the sound of a helicopter. I quickly climbed up the highest tree to get their attention. They found me and I was never so happy. I was jumping with joy and quickly went to my friends.  

Winter Learning Journey - Bonus Activity

For this activity I had to form my opinion about Hectors Dolphins getting caught by large fishing nets. I think we should ban people from fishing at Farewell Split because it decreases the population of the Hectors Dolphins.  

Winter Learning Journey - Day 4, Activity 2

For this activity I had to watch 2 trailers about a movie called Whale Rider. I then had to write a summary of the movie and rate it out of 5. 

This movie is about a girl whose twin brother was supposed to be titled as the next chief in their tribe. However, he did not survive but his sister survives. Males are only allowed to become chief's but the custom changed. I'd give this movie a 3 out of 5 because it is not in my liking. 

Winter Learning Journey - Day 4, Activity 1

For this activity I had to read about a place called Farewell Split. It was in the news where whales accidentally swam into the split and got stuck on the beach where they couldn't return to the ocean because the water was to shallow. The local people tried to save them but most of the whales died. I described what the local people did to try and save them: 

1. Pour buckets of water on them. 

2. Put wet towels on them. 

3. They filled their chilly bins, water bottles, pots with water and poured them over the beached whales. 

Winter Learning Journey - Day 3, Activity 2

For this activity I had to read a article about how people in New Zealand are working to kill pests. I had to give an opinion and give three reasons why I think that way. I agree with the people in New Zealand who are killing the pests because: 

1. The pests are harmful towards the native animals because they eat their eggs. 

2. The pests destroy the native trees in New Zealand.

3. They have different diseases that can spread to the animals. 

Winter Learning Journey - Day 3, Activity 1

For this activity, I had to adopt a animal from the adopt a kiwi house critter website. I choose to adopt a Brown Kiwi. Here are some facts:  

1. They eat earthworms, insects and grubs. 

2. They have tiny wings but cannot fly. 

3. It is the only animal in the world that has nostrils at the end of its beak. 

4. Kiwi's are omnivores even though they eat worms. 

5.  Most live for about 25 - 50 years 

Winter Learning Journey - Bonus Activity

For this activity I had to interview one person in my family and them what their five favorite things to do outside. I choose to interview my younger sister. She liked: 

1. Riding her bike 

2. Playing with her friends

3. Playing volleyball

4. Going on the trampoline

5. Walking to the shops 

Winter Learning Journey - Day 2, Activity 2

For this activity I had to imagine, I was interviewing Laura Dekker. I had to write down 5 questions that I would ask her. 

1. What inspired you to sail around the world? 

2. Was it scary sailing the world alone? 

3. What do you like most about sailing? 

4. Which place was your favorite that you had visited?

5. How old were you when you started sailing? 

Winter Learning Journey - Day 2, Activity 1

For this activity I had to visit three places, Rangitoto Island, Karekare beach, and Tane Mahuta. 

The place I most enjoyed visiting was Karekare beach because it has an amazing waterfall and is has an amazing place where you can walk and picnic. 

Winter Learning Journey - Bonus Activity

For this activity, I had to create my own New Zealand flag using the website Flag designer. Here is my flag, the black and white represents the all blacks and the green represents New Zealand nature. 

Winter Learning Journey - Day 1, Activity 2

1. Go to Rainbows End

2. Go to the Auckland Domain public park

3. Visit Rangitoto

4. Go to the Auckland Zoo 

5. Visit Piha Beach

For this activity I had to watch a video about the tourist video for Auckland and pick 5 favorite places I would like to visit. 

Winter Learning Journey - Day 1, Activity 1

1. Did you know 4.4 million New Zealanders are 69% European 14.6% Maori 9.2% Asian and 6.9% non - Maori Pacific Islanders?

 2. Rugby is the most popular sport in New Zealand.

 3. Over three - quarters of New Zealand population lives in the North Island.

For this activity I had to find some facts about New Zealand and write down 3 of those facts about the New Zealand people. 

Tae Kwondo DLO

This term, our kiwi sport was Tae Kwondo. I have created a DLO about our time at Tae Kwondo. I have added some skills we have learnt. 

Visiting Teacher

Yesterday, a visiting teacher, Ms. Apelu came to LS2 to see us work on our reading. We were put into groups and had to write down 20 important words about the plastic free July video. We then choose another 6 words and made a summary about plastic free July. 

Plastic Free July - Tamaki Wrap

On Tuesday, Tamaki Wrap came to Panmure Bridge School. We had 4 different stations explaining why rubbish or plastic is bad for the environment and how we can reduce or reuse plastic. We then made a DLO about plastic. 

German - Winter Solstice

We have been set some challenges based on Matariki. Sky and I have created a DLO about the Germany winter solstice. We used our smart searching skills and found out about the Yule, the German winter solstice. 

People Power

Our main focus today in maths was percentages. We used a formula for finding % using a calculator. Mia and I worked collaboratively to complete this DLO about people power.