Today our class went to the Rotorua Museum. We went to the museum because our class is studying natural disasters. We went through eight galleries and looked at some exhibitions.
In gallery one it was all about Maori carvings and the Maori history. I learnt that the Maori word for treasure is Taonga.
In gallery two it had a big silver waka in the middle of the room split into quarters. In the room it had information all about how the Maori people came to New Zealand. I learnt that the the adze once belonged to Tamatekapua.
In gallery three it had all these carvings and objects that the Maori people used. I learnt that a hinaki is a basket to catch eels.
In gallery four it had a big pataka when you first walked into the gallery. I learnt that the pataka Te Oha was a food storage.
In gallery five it had big rifles and weapons. I learnt that two objects that the Europeans bought to New Zealand the Maori people had never seen. Those two objects were a musket and a bible.
In gallery six it was all about the Tarawera eruption on June 10th 1886 and about the pink and white terraces. I learnt that Mount Tarawera will most definitely erupt again in around 600years. I also learnt that the pink terrace is called otukapuarangi and the white terrace is called Te Tarata.
In gallery seven it was all about the Maori Battalion. It had alot of uniforms and even had the Nazi sign that the Maori Battalion had captured when they fought in World War 2. I learnt that the wife's of the men that went to war made some dried up pipis and the men at war at it was like chewing gum.
In gallery eight it had more carvings and one of the carvings is called Te Rangitakaroro which is originally used as a gateway. I learnt that in 2001 1 in 9 Maori people lived overseas.
Then we went down to the basemen. It was scary. I learnt that there is a ghost living in the basement.
Thursday, 31 May 2012
Sunday, 27 May 2012
My Weekend
In the weekend I did the 40hour famine with my friends Bryanna, Sophie, Kate and Olivia. Bryanna and Sophie did the no eating. Kate, Olivia and I all did the no technology. We all slept at Bryannas house outside in the tent. We found this massive spider. It was sooooooo freaky but cool.
Monday, 21 May 2012
Describe what happened in this chapter.
Skulla steals the Rothery stone off Matt just as he finds it. The
mudpool explodes and Skulla, Diz, Croak, and Jackson dies The Rothery
stone is lost in the mud. Old Tani tried to warn them but he would not
run until just before it blew up.
PLUS
It's fun trying to predict what happens next.
MINUS
Its boring just listening to the story.
INTERESTING
It's interesting reading everyone's comments and what they have written.
Thursday, 17 May 2012
1.5k Run
Today my time was 8 minutes 21 seconds.
Wednesday 9 minutes 23 seconds
Thursday 8 minutes 32 seconds
Friday 8 minutes 21 seconds
Wednesday 9 minutes 23 seconds
Thursday 8 minutes 32 seconds
Friday 8 minutes 21 seconds
Wednesday, 16 May 2012
Cry Of The Taniwha - Chapter 21
WALT: Edit and proof read our writing.
What do you think will happen?
I think that Cecil will go for help and that Jackson, Ana, Eve and Matt will wriggle out of this by the skin of their teeth. They won't be safe for long because Skulla will go after them with his gang.
What do you think will happen?
I think that Cecil will go for help and that Jackson, Ana, Eve and Matt will wriggle out of this by the skin of their teeth. They won't be safe for long because Skulla will go after them with his gang.
Cry Of The Taniwha - Chapter 20
WALT: Edit and proof read our writing.
What did Matt and Eve find?
Matt and Eve found about 40 diamonds in the ponga candle stand.
Do you think that they should go with Ana? Why? Why not?
I don't think that they should go with Ana because she did the robbery for Skulla. I have a feeling that she is bad news. I think she is leading them into Skullas trap.
What did Matt and Eve find?
Matt and Eve found about 40 diamonds in the ponga candle stand.
Do you think that they should go with Ana? Why? Why not?
I don't think that they should go with Ana because she did the robbery for Skulla. I have a feeling that she is bad news. I think she is leading them into Skullas trap.
1.5k Run
Yesterday we had to do a 1.5k run and we were timed. I got 9 minutes and 23seconds. Today I got 8 minutes and 32 seconds.
Monday, 14 May 2012
Cry Of The Taniwha - Chapter 19
WALT: Edit and proof read our writing.
Why did they go to the museum?
They went to the museum so Matt could hand over the sovereigns and the strong box. Eve also wanted to hand over some papers to the museum crouirtor. (Jacksons cousin)
What do you think might be special about the ponga?
I think that the ponga would be quite special because it might lead them to a big clue that will give them an answer to this mystery.
Hannah, Shania and Jessie
Why did they go to the museum?
They went to the museum so Matt could hand over the sovereigns and the strong box. Eve also wanted to hand over some papers to the museum crouirtor. (Jacksons cousin)
What do you think might be special about the ponga?
I think that the ponga would be quite special because it might lead them to a big clue that will give them an answer to this mystery.
Hannah, Shania and Jessie
Sunday, 13 May 2012
Cry Of The Taniwha - Chapter 18
WALT: Edit and proof read our writing.
What does Eve do in this chapter?
Eve went to Ian McMillan's presentation and told Matt about everything. Then he hung out with Matt and Jackson. Then they went to the forest and found Zirk spying on them. Eve faked finding the Rothery Stone. The most valuable diamond when it was just a piece of glass to trick the Zirk.
What is going to happen next?
Our prediction is that Zirk works for Skulla and the WXK gang. He is spying on Matt, Jackson and Eve to try and find out what they do and where the gold and diamonds are. Then the Geologists will block off the area just before they find something big.
Hannah, Shania and Jessie
What does Eve do in this chapter?
Eve went to Ian McMillan's presentation and told Matt about everything. Then he hung out with Matt and Jackson. Then they went to the forest and found Zirk spying on them. Eve faked finding the Rothery Stone. The most valuable diamond when it was just a piece of glass to trick the Zirk.
What is going to happen next?
Our prediction is that Zirk works for Skulla and the WXK gang. He is spying on Matt, Jackson and Eve to try and find out what they do and where the gold and diamonds are. Then the Geologists will block off the area just before they find something big.
Hannah, Shania and Jessie
My Weekend
On Friday evening I had trampoling. I had to do a hour of conditioning. It was so painful. Then we I went to the big bouncy trampoline I had an epic fail. I was doing a back straight and my coach said "remember to point your toes." So then I focused on that instead of rotating and landed on my neck and clicked my back and stomach muscles. Then in the weekend I didn't do anything particular.
Thursday, 10 May 2012
Cry Of The Taniwha - Chapter 17
What is the Gawks real name?
The Gawks real name is Cecil Hilton.
(Paragraph 1 Page 128)
Where does he live?
He lives in a galvinized iron garage sitting behind a house. It was small and filthy.
(Paragraph 1 Page 128)
Why did he give the items back?
Cecil gave the jewels and gold back because he was scared of the WXK Gang.
(Paragraph 4 Page 128)
Would you be worried if you were Matt? Why? Why not?
I would be scared because of the WXK gang. He clearly has the jewels and golds but he hasn't given the WXK gang any of them.
The Gawks real name is Cecil Hilton.
(Paragraph 1 Page 128)
Where does he live?
He lives in a galvinized iron garage sitting behind a house. It was small and filthy.
(Paragraph 1 Page 128)
Why did he give the items back?
Cecil gave the jewels and gold back because he was scared of the WXK Gang.
(Paragraph 4 Page 128)
Would you be worried if you were Matt? Why? Why not?
I would be scared because of the WXK gang. He clearly has the jewels and golds but he hasn't given the WXK gang any of them.
Fitness
Today for fitness we did the same 1k run and my time was 5minutes 23seconds. Yesterday I got 5minutes 44seconds.
Wednesday, 9 May 2012
Cry Of The Taniwha - Chapter 16
WALT - Find the meaning of words.
Find the meaning of the following words: console / briefly / bombarded / edition / pendant
Find where each word is used during the chapter and give the page number and paragraph number.
Wow me with an amazing sentence for each word.
Console- A panel or unit accommodating controls for electronic or mechanical equipment.
(Paragrah 1 Page 116)
Bombardeded- Attacke with criticism or information.
(Paragraph 10 Page 116)
Briefly- For a short amount of time.
(Paragraph 3 Page 116)
Edition- A particular form or version of a published text:
A particular version of a text that has been created or revised from a substantially new setting of type: "a first edition"
(Paragraph 2 Page 117)
Pendant- A piece of jewllery that hangs from a string.
(Paragrah 2 Page 117)
Console - My sister bought a game console.
Bombarded - I bombarded Shania with horse information.
Briefly - I briefly explanied how to do maths.
Edition - I read the new horse magazine edition.
Pendant - My Mum bought me a new pendant.
Hannah, Jessie and Shania
Find the meaning of the following words: console / briefly / bombarded / edition / pendant
Find where each word is used during the chapter and give the page number and paragraph number.
Wow me with an amazing sentence for each word.
Console- A panel or unit accommodating controls for electronic or mechanical equipment.
(Paragrah 1 Page 116)
Bombardeded- Attacke with criticism or information.
(Paragraph 10 Page 116)
Briefly- For a short amount of time.
(Paragraph 3 Page 116)
Edition- A particular form or version of a published text:
A particular version of a text that has been created or revised from a substantially new setting of type: "a first edition"
(Paragraph 2 Page 117)
Pendant- A piece of jewllery that hangs from a string.
(Paragrah 2 Page 117)
Console - My sister bought a game console.
Bombarded - I bombarded Shania with horse information.
Briefly - I briefly explanied how to do maths.
Edition - I read the new horse magazine edition.
Pendant - My Mum bought me a new pendant.
Hannah, Jessie and Shania
Doobie
Doobie is my Mums little dwarf rabbit. We got him from the SPCA and was dropped off there because he was to old. He is black and very, very grumpy if he doesn't get his own way. Some days when he is out in his run and it starts to rain, he just sits there getting saturated. If Doobie doesn't get into the run because it is to wet he will move his litter tray with his teeth and shred his newspaper to bits. Doobie loves to roam around in the garden eating all the dandelions in the garden and hiding under the bushes. He is very fast and is very hard to catch.
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Tuesday, 8 May 2012
Cry Of The Taniwh - Chapter 15
Literacy
WALT: Justify answers using information from text.
Why did Hone get angry?
Hone got angry because Matt did not tell him about the gang earlier and about the metal detector.
Predict what is going to happen.
I think that the gang will find Juzza and Matt and have a bit of a scrap with them. Then Juzza will be beaten up by Diz for not doing the robbery. Then Skulla will beat up Matt because he didn't give him any treasure. The Gawk turns out to be Eve's older half-brother. Eve turns out to be leading Matt on with false facts and is Skullas little sister.
WALT: Justify answers using information from text.
Why did Hone get angry?
Hone got angry because Matt did not tell him about the gang earlier and about the metal detector.
Predict what is going to happen.
I think that the gang will find Juzza and Matt and have a bit of a scrap with them. Then Juzza will be beaten up by Diz for not doing the robbery. Then Skulla will beat up Matt because he didn't give him any treasure. The Gawk turns out to be Eve's older half-brother. Eve turns out to be leading Matt on with false facts and is Skullas little sister.
Monday, 7 May 2012
Cry Of The Taniwha Chapter 14
WALT: Justify answers using information from text.
Why had Matt not slept well?
Matt didn't sleep very well because he was worrying about the future and Jackson with the burglary.
(Page 99 paragraph 1)
Why did Nan tell Matt that he was famous?
Nan told Matt he was famous because he was in the newspaper waving his metal detector around.
(Page 99 Paragraph 2)
What happened to Matt in the Redwoods?
Matt was using the metal detector to find gold and diamonds for the WXK gang. He had to go to the toilet but then Gawk stole his metal detector and the gold.
(Page 102 Paragraph 4)
What did Eve find out?
Eve looked in the Auckland Bulletin. Auckland Bulletin is an old newspaper that had alot of gossip about Mary Basham. She suspected that the dead body was Jack Boult because when Edward and Mary Basham got home Jack Boult wasn't with them.
(Page 105 Paragraph 1-3)
Hannah, Jessie and Shania
Why had Matt not slept well?
Matt didn't sleep very well because he was worrying about the future and Jackson with the burglary.
(Page 99 paragraph 1)
Why did Nan tell Matt that he was famous?
Nan told Matt he was famous because he was in the newspaper waving his metal detector around.
(Page 99 Paragraph 2)
What happened to Matt in the Redwoods?
Matt was using the metal detector to find gold and diamonds for the WXK gang. He had to go to the toilet but then Gawk stole his metal detector and the gold.
(Page 102 Paragraph 4)
What did Eve find out?
Eve looked in the Auckland Bulletin. Auckland Bulletin is an old newspaper that had alot of gossip about Mary Basham. She suspected that the dead body was Jack Boult because when Edward and Mary Basham got home Jack Boult wasn't with them.
(Page 105 Paragraph 1-3)
Hannah, Jessie and Shania
Fitness Today
Today we had to run around the field and see how many we could run in 10 miniutes. I ran 3 laps.
Sunday, 6 May 2012
Cry Of The Taniwha Chapter 13
Literacy
WALT: Justify answers using information from text.
How is Matt feeling about Juzza now?
Matt is feeling annoyed at Juzza because he is so needy to be in the WXK gang that he shall rob. Juzza doesn't realise that Skulla is using him.
Who is Gawk?
Gawk is the name that Matt gave him beacuse he was purving at a couple. He has orange hair with a parting style from the 1960's. He has a tropical t-shirt and tight mini shorts.
What was Gawk doing?
Gawk was purving at a couple behind a tree in the park. They were making out.
Hannah, Jessie and Shania
WALT: Justify answers using information from text.
How is Matt feeling about Juzza now?
Matt is feeling annoyed at Juzza because he is so needy to be in the WXK gang that he shall rob. Juzza doesn't realise that Skulla is using him.
Who is Gawk?
Gawk is the name that Matt gave him beacuse he was purving at a couple. He has orange hair with a parting style from the 1960's. He has a tropical t-shirt and tight mini shorts.
What was Gawk doing?
Gawk was purving at a couple behind a tree in the park. They were making out.
Hannah, Jessie and Shania
My Weekend
During the weekend my Mum made heaps of delicious cakes. She made some finger buns, cupcakes and an amazing chocolate cake. It was magnificent.
On Sunday there was a super moon. A super moon was last recorded in March 2011. Super moon means that it is brighter than the usual full moon. My Dad took heaps of photos. When we got home our friend called Brian popped in for tea and a chat.
On Sunday there was a super moon. A super moon was last recorded in March 2011. Super moon means that it is brighter than the usual full moon. My Dad took heaps of photos. When we got home our friend called Brian popped in for tea and a chat.
Thursday, 3 May 2012
Who Are The Following People?
WALT: Write informative, interesting sentences.
Literacy: Cry Of The Taniwha- Chapter 11-12
-Louise Miller- She is the mother of Mary Miller her picture was in the locket that Edward gave Mary.
-Edward Basham- Banker of Threadneedle street. He is married to Mary. He is suspected for burglary.
-Mary Basham- Edward Basham's wife. Her maiden name was Mary Miller. Mary likes jewellery. Interested in Astronomey. She also love natural history.
- Scott Murray- AKA Skulla. He is the leader of the WXK (Dubexay) He played football.
-Ian McMillan- The scientist who studied the rocks that Matt gave him.
-Eve- The researcher for Matt Logan at the hotel. Matt met her when he was searching for Louise Miller on the computer. She then offered to be Matts personal assistant for researching.
Shania, Jessie and Hannah
Literacy: Cry Of The Taniwha- Chapter 11-12
-Louise Miller- She is the mother of Mary Miller her picture was in the locket that Edward gave Mary.
-Edward Basham- Banker of Threadneedle street. He is married to Mary. He is suspected for burglary.
-Mary Basham- Edward Basham's wife. Her maiden name was Mary Miller. Mary likes jewellery. Interested in Astronomey. She also love natural history.
- Scott Murray- AKA Skulla. He is the leader of the WXK (Dubexay) He played football.
-Ian McMillan- The scientist who studied the rocks that Matt gave him.
-Eve- The researcher for Matt Logan at the hotel. Matt met her when he was searching for Louise Miller on the computer. She then offered to be Matts personal assistant for researching.
Shania, Jessie and Hannah
Wednesday, 2 May 2012
Tamzyn
Tuesday, 1 May 2012
Literacy - Cry Of The Taniwha - Chapter 9 and 10
Walt- Write informative, interesting sentences.
1. Find the meaning of the following words: Caucasian, Complexion, Absence, Sovereigns, Resistant, Corrosion.
2. Use each word in an informative, interesting sentence.
1. Find the meaning of the following words: Caucasian, Complexion, Absence, Sovereigns, Resistant, Corrosion.
2. Use each word in an informative, interesting sentence.
Corrosion- The process
of corroding metal, stone, or other materials.
Caucasian- Of or relating to one of the traditional divisions
of humankind, covering a broad group of peoples from Europe, western Asia, and
parts...
Complexion- The natural colour, texture, and appearance of a
person's skin, esp. of the face.
Absence- The state of being away from a place or person.
Sovereigns- A former British gold
coin worth one pound sterling, now only minted for commemorative purposes.
Resistant- Offering resistance to something
or someone.
Complexion - An attractive woman with pale complexion walked past.
Absence- Brennan's absence bought happiness to the school. ☺
Resistant- I am resistant when it comes to eating meat.
Sovereigns- I found alot of sovereigns in the Redwood Forest.
Caucasion - There was a caucasion man in the middle of the street.
Corrosion- There was alot of corrosion in the hard materials room.
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