Tuesday 3 December 2019
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Tuesday 26 November 2019
Reading | Questions & Story
The Lion, the Witch and the wardrobe.
The following passage is about a boy who discovers a magical world that can be accessed via the back of a wardrobe. Following is the boy’s first impression of the new world.
There was crisp dry snow under his feet and more snow lying on the branches of the trees. Overhead there was a pale blue sky, the sort of sky one sees on a fine winter day in the morning. Straight ahead of him he saw between a tree trunks and the sun, just rising, very red and very clear. Everything was still, as if he was the only living creature in that country. There was not even a robin or a squirrel among the trees, and the wood stretched as far as he could see in every direction. He shivered….
Answer these questions in complete sentences.
What time of day do you think it might be? Maybe around 8:00 or 10:00 in the afternoon or the morning - ish. Sunrise.
Do you think the boy is very comfortable in his current surroundings? Give reasons for your opinion. I don’t exactly think he is absolutely comfortable in his surroundings but instead he feels very lonely. Because in the passage it says, everything was still, as if he was the only living creature in that country. Also because it said that there was not even a robin or a squirrel among the trees ,and the wood stretched as far as he could see in every direction.
Do you think the boy is in a very populated part of the country? Why / why not?
It feels like he went on a simple/easy hike not knowing that the part of the country isn’t really popular.
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Dead man’s head.
It came whooping and roaring past, a striding tornado, all thrusting pistons and charging wheels, a banner of smoke towing from its funnel. Denny closed his eyes and hung on to the pig-fern because Polly reckoned a boy his size was once sucked under the wheels. It howled through Waharua and was gone in a whirl of steam and leaves, dragging its smell of coal smoke, whistling, shaking the ground, over the cattle stop and the crossing towards Matahina, the Rotorua Express!
Answer these questions in complete sentences.
Is this book set in New Zealand? How can you tell? I can tell because they mentioned in this type of story. One of the reasons is that, the names aren’t as popular in other places besides New Zealand. Also because there is no tornado in our country ( New Zealand ). Other reason is they mentioned Rotorua.
Do you think this book is set in the past, present or future? Give reasons for your answer. I think this story was based on a fictional story, because ancient stories from the past or from their past lives.
What is meant by a striding tornado?
This explains how a tornado runs past houses, landscapes and many other things it could damage and move by.
The kiwi
Probably the best known native bird of New Zealand is the kiwi. Currently in New Zealand there are five species of kiwi and unfortunately all five species are classified as being endangered. Apart from kiwi in protective captivity they can be found only in New Zealand’s native forests, scrub and in native grasslands.
Commonly, kiwi grow to about the size of a chicken. The females of the species are larger than the males. Kiwi have no tails and two tiny wings. These wings are not big enough to sustain flight. Kiwi are incredibly agile and can outrun a human.
For protection from predators, kiwis use their sharp three-toed feet to kick and slash at an enemy.
The kiwi is a semi-nocturnal bird. Their diet consists of worms, insects and grubs, as well as leaves, berries and seeds. They use their 25-cm long beaks to forage for their food. A kiwi nostrils are found at the end of its beak.
Kiwi make nests in hollow logs, under tree roots, or in burrows dug mainly by the male. The female lays one or two eggs, then, unusually the birds, the male then looks after the eggs, keeping them warm and maintaining the nest. Eggs hatch in about eleven weeks. Kiwi can live for up to twenty years.
Answer these questions in complete sentences
What does semi-nocturnal mean? It’s an adjective , mostly active at night.
What does some of the kiwi’s normal habitats? Native forest , native grassland, and New Zealand.
What are some ways that a kiwi will protect itself from predators? They have three shaped toes that can kick their enemies to death.
What is unusual about what happens after the kiwi has laid her eggs? Present tense.
What tense is used in this explanation about the kiwis? Cuteness, small, nocturnal and scientist want to experiment.
Tuesday 19 November 2019
Different types of jobs.
Friday 25 October 2019
The coming storm | Writing
The lone figure trudged along the road. So the man went through it and and something mysterious happened.
The sun was warm, and the figure felt the comforting warmth of the sun’s rays as they shone down from a cobalt sky. It looked like a pleasant scene was above to change drastically as the clouds gathered menacially above the distant peaks of the mountain range.
To be caught in the chaos and carnage of a might storm is not a pleasant experience. The lone figure’s trudged become a run, if he didn’t find sanctuary soon who knew what might happen.
Reading Comprehension | Fleas
1) The primary of the passage is to
- educate the reader about the physical characteristic of fleas
2) The author’s tone in the passage is best described as
C. Informative
3) According to the passage, fleas are resistant to sprays and chemicals because they
- have waterproof sclerites
4) Fleas are difficult to squish because they have
- 1 only
5) According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?
- Fleas extend their little spines if threatened.
6) According to the passage, fleas are able to jump
- I and II only
7) Based on information in the passage, the reader can understand that
B. fleas survive at a higher rate in outdoor habitats
8) The author mentions the Washington Monument in order to
B. illustrate a comparison made between fleas’ and humans
9) It can be inferred that fleas will emerge from eggs as adults.
D. If there is too much carbon dioxide in the cocoon.
10) Using the information in the passage as a guide, it can be concluded that
D. fleas are designed in such a way as to give them unique physical advantages in life
Thursday 15 August 2019
Definition | Sentences ~ Parts of speech
Adjectives - An adjective is a word which generally describes or gives more information about a noun or a pronoun.
Example:
They have a beautiful small white furry dog. | Noun is dog….. Adjectives. Bold
What do you think of the dog? - Beautiful
What is its size? - Small
What colour is it? - White
What type of dog is it? - Furry
Sentence:
A bald man was brave enough to live in a large old house, and he also drive a fast sports car.
Noun - A word that is used to identify people, places, animals, feelings, ideas and things.
Example:
Lydia went on a trip to Italy with her sister last August.
The funny looking girl in the long grey dress was sitting on the grassy cliff. 6
Adverbs
An adverb describes a verb, an adjective or another adverb. It tells how, where, why, when, how much, and with what frequency.
Verb - Is most probably important to use in a speech because you can have a sentence or question without a verb. | Shows an action or state of being, we changed the form of verb to talk about different times so verbs are pretty important.
Example:
I walk to school everyday. - shows a physical action.
Ryle went to the supermarket. - again showing a physical action.
I am a teacher. - am is the verb in this one.
You are a student. - are is a verb in this one.
Did you notice the first two ( walk & went ) shows a physical action in the last two ( am & are ) shows a state of being. Don't involve physical action they show situations.
Thursday 1 August 2019
K-9 Police Officer
Comprehension
- A K-9 team is
B. A police officer and a police dog.
- Obedience skills include
C. Obeying spoken commands and hand signals.
- Detecting an unusual smell is important because
- It could lead to a clue that solves a crime.
- A K-9 officer
Trains for a little over a year before going to work.
- When K-9 officers retire
B. They often go live with human families.
- A K-9 deserves respect because.
C. Both a and b
Vocabulary | A
- Unsurprising; expected (2) - Predictable
- Willingness to follow orders (4) - Obedient
- Ability to move quickly and with balance (5) - Agility
- Sense; find by using senses(6) - Smell
- High opinion; regard (10) - Respect
Vocabulary | B
- Each member of a K-9 police team is called a dog officer.(1)
- Commands are hand motions that direct or command. (4)
- A dog’s sensitive nose can pick up on unusual scents humans wouldn’t notice. (6)
- The dog held it’s toy firmly between its teeth. (7)
- I was assigned to sit in this seat. (9)
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Word study
- Scents Many smells were left on the ground by all of the people.
- Dogs K-9 can make great pets.
- Unusual The dog sniffed around for anything strange.
- Allowed Are we permitted to go home.
- Education K-9’s receive training in obedience.
- Skinny The opening was not too narrow to fit the dog though.
- Co - worker A good partner is also a friend.
- Normal It is common for a dog to want to sleep on a bed.
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- Her dress is like a poppy.
- The baby’s eyes are as green as the ocean.
- Michele’s smile is as warm as the sun.
- His skin is as pale as the moon.
- The crust is like a rock.
- She is brave like a lioness.
- Ann is as wise as an owl.
- Ryan is as quiet as a mouse.
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- Paint , A
- Brushes, A
- Plus, M
- Statue, A
- Add, M
- Picture, A
- Divided, M
Percentages %
WALT: Find the percentage of any given number.
SUCCESS CRITERIA - To be successful I must
- Know my times tables
- Show my working
- Find the percentage of the number
- I should check my answer
1. 30% of 70
30/10 = 3
70/10 = 7
3 x 7 = 21
2. 70% of 90
70/10 = 7
90/10 = 9
7 x 9 = 63
3. 60% x 36
60/10 = 6
36/10 = 3.6
6 x 3.6 = 21.6
4. 20% of 89
20/10 = 2
89/10 = 8.9
2 x 8.9 = 17.8
5. 90% x 400 =
90/10 = 9
400/10 = 40
9 x 40 = 360
6. 40% of 1800
40/10 = 4
1800/10 = 180
4 x 180 = 720
7. 50% of 789
50/10 = 5
789/10 = 78.9
5 x 78.9 = 394.5
8. 80% x 1476
80/10 = 8
1476/10 = 147.6
8 x 147.6 1180.8
9. 70% of 48.8
70/10 = 7
48.8/10 = 4.88
7 x 4.88 = 34.16
10. 30% of 89.47
30/10 = 3
89.47/10 = 8.94700
3 x 8.94700 = 26.84100
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