Jonah, Sione, Lisiate & Xavier - Gondwanaland Term 3

Today for Inquiry, me and my group (Sione, Jonah and Lisiate) have been learning about Gondwanaland. Something we found challenging was writing our information. Something we found easy was finding our information! Have you ever been to Australia before? Here is my activity below! 

 

Current Events - 1/9/2021.

Today for Literacy, I was learning about ''Space Waste''. Something I found challenging was answering the questions. Something I found easy was reading the article! Have you ever learnt about space waste before? Here is my activity below! 

Space Waste. 1/9/2021. 

The main group is Astronauts from Nasa, ISS, an American Space

scientist and people cleaning up space waste. The key thing is an

American scientist studying about a Chinese Satellite that was

destroyed by a Russian military satellite. This event took place

in China, America, Russia and Space. This event took place

on August 26th 2021. 

Glossary. 

Speculated - A formation of a theory. 

Culprit - A person who is responsible for a crime.

Cluttered - When there is no space.

Components - A part of a machine or vehicle which is a larger whole. 

Syndrome -  A group of signs which agrees on the same thing. 

 

 

Music Term 3 2021 - Better when i'm dancin'.

 Today for Music, me and Twp 4 had to create a video of us dancing to ''Better when I'm dancin''. Something I found challenging was recording myself. Something I found easy was creating this blog! Here is my activity below! 

  

Here is the video we use to dance! 

 

Xavier's Decimals Pre test

Today for Maths, I was doing a test about Decimals. Something I found challenging was answering the questions. Something I found easy was creating this blog. Have you ever done a Decimal pre test before? Here is my activity below!  

Sione, Xavier, Meela, Melenaite & Lisiate - What is Earth Science? Video information

 Today for Inquiry, my group and I are teaching you about the Earth. Something we found challenging was finding information about our Earth. Something we found easy was blogging this activity! Have you ever been to a continent before? Here is my activity below! 

Current Events - 30/8/2021.

 Today for Literacy, I have been reading about 'Haiti Earthquake'. Something I found challenging was answering the true or false questions. Something I found easy was reading the article! Have you ever been to Haiti before? Here is my activity below! 

Haiti Earthquake. 30/8/2021.

The main group is Haiti citizens, Mexican military and American helpers. 

The key things are about Haiti battling a 7.2 magnitude earthquake.

The writers also talk about other countries that have battled the Earthquake.

For example Japan battled a humongous Earthquake.  This event took place

in Haiti. This event took place on August 26th 2021.

My Narrative story.

 Today for writing, I have created a scary story which is NOT real. Your challenge for today is to read the writing below. Something I found challenging was creating this story. Something I found easy was creating this blog! Have you ever watched a Horror movie before? Here is my activity below!  

One cold rainy day,a little boy called ‘Hikurangi’ was playing Fortnite with his friends. When it was midnight they fell asleep. It was still cold and raining outside. Until one of the friends woke up to see something disturbing. It was a man staring through the window with a cringe face.  

They all stood up and ran outside to see no one there. When they went back inside they made sure that the door was locked. When it was 3am, they heard loud banging on the door. When they went outside to see who was at the door. There faces dropped. 

It was a man with cuts all over him, a cringe face and he was wearing a dark coat going down to his feet. They all quickly grabbed a baseball bat and chased him to the woods. After a while they called the police. 

When the police arrived they told them what he looked like. When Sione described what he looked like they said ‘There was a man that escaped prison a week ago. He is a serial killer and kidnaps children’. The End.

Xavier's Paralympics 1964-2020

 Today for Inquiry, I was learning about the 1964 Paralympics and the 2020 Paralympics. Something I found challenging was finding information about the 1964 Paralympics. Something I found easy was creating this blog! Have you ever been to the Paralympics before? Here is my activity below! 

Read Theory - Blobfish.

 Today for Literacy, I have made a challenge for you. I want you to read the writing below and answer the question. Have you ever used read theory before? Here is my activity below! 

     

Xavier's Commenting on docs

 Today for Cybersmart, I have been commenting on people's google docs.  Something I found challenging was creating this blog. Something I found easy was making a positive comment! Have you ever commented on google docs before? Here is my activity below!  

    

  

5 facts about Japan.

 Today for Inquiry, me and Twp 4 have been learning about the Tokyo Paralympics 2020. Something I found challenging was finding information about Japan. Something I found easy was creating this blog! Have you ever been to the Paralympics or Japan before? Here is my activity below! 

 

Sione & Xavier - What is Earth Science?

 Today for Inquiry, me and Sione were creating a graffiti page about our Earth. Something we found challenging was finding information. Something we found easy was creating our blogs about Earth! Have you ever travelled around the world before? Here is my activity below! 

 

Narrative writing Term 3 2021.

Today for Writing, I will be teaching you about Narrative writing. Something I found challenging was creating this blog. Something I found easy was answering the questions!  Have you ever wrote a narrative story before? Here is my activity below! 

Before we start… 

• What are the things that make a great story?  

A great introduction, climax and resolution. 

• What is a story (movie, book, short story) that you find yourself going back to often. 

        The Avengers : Endgame. 

• What is it about that story that makes it so compelling? 

The introduction, climax, background and a great resolution. 

•  What makes a bad story?

When a good character has lost a battle to a bad character. So that would mean the evil character won.

• What are some things authors should avoid when crafting a narrative? 

To never feel bad or sad about your writing when someone puts you down. 

Create. 

Narrative - A spoken or written story of connected events. 

Protagonist - The leading character in a movie, play or story. 

Compelling  - Something that interests or attentions you. 

Crafting - When building a story or film.  It can also mean by building something. 

Setting - A location and time where an event takes place. 

Plot - The main events in a film, book or play. 

Curate - A assistant that helps a person.

 

Comparing Fractions.

 Today for Maths, I will be teaching you about comparing fractions. Something I found challenging was creating the screencastify. Something I found easy was creating this blog! Have you ever compared fractions before? Here is my activity below! 

  

Term 3 Music 2021.

 Today for Music, I was sharing my thoughts/experiences about the song and lockdown. Something I found challenging was creating this blog. Something I found easy was creating the slideshow! Have you ever played a guitar before? Here is my activity below! 

 

The Feast of Saint Pius X.

In the morning, Saint Pius X Catholic School and I had a mass online. The reason why we gather today is because today was the day that Saint Pius X passed on. Also the reason why we had to meet online for our mass is because New Zealand is battling the pandemic right now!  

Have you ever been to Saint Pius X Catholic School before? Here are some photos of Saint Pius X!   

  

 

Fractions mixed number to improper fraction.

 Today for Maths, I was teaching you about mixed numbers and improper fractions. Something I found challenging was creating the screencastify. Something I found easy was writing this blog! Have you ever learnt Fractions before? Here is my activity below! 

 

  

   

My Magic Show.

Today for Literacy, I created a magic show. Something I found challenging was creating the videos. Something I found easy was writing this blog! Have you ever created a wevideo before? Here is my activity below! Also I am very sorry about how laggy it is!

  

 

Xavier and Sione - Ko Wai Whakapapa.

 Today for Te Reo Māori, me and Sione were sharing our Whakapapa's. Something I found challenging was creating this blog! Something I found easy was answering the questions! Have you ever spoke Te Reo before? Here is our activity's below! 

 

What is a Improper Fraction?

 Today for Maths, I will be teaching you about Improper Fractions. Something I found challenging was creating a screencastify. Something I found easy was writing this blog! Have you ever helped a classmate with Fractions before? Here is my activity below! 

  

Stealing Maru - 16th August 2021.

 Today for Literacy, I was reading about a story called Stealing Maru. The story was about Aitutaki taking the top of Maru or Arorangi from Puaikura. Something I found challenging was answering the questions.

 Something I found easy was reading the information I was given! Have you ever been to Rarotonga before? Here is my activity below! Here is also a link to the story!

 

WALT: find fraction of a number using multiplication and division.

 Today for Maths, I will be teaching you a strategy when finding a answer in fractions. Something I found  Something I found challenging was creating the screencastify. Something I found easy was creating this blog! Have you ever used tidy numbers in maths before? Here is my activity's below! 

  

  

Adding like Fractions and mixed numbers.

 WALT: Adding like Fractions and Mixed numbers

Today for Maths, I will be teaching you about adding fractions an mixed numbers. Something I found challenging was creating the screencastify. Something I found easy was creating this blog! Have you ever helped a person in maths before? Here is my activity below! 

  

Xavier's Review questions 1 & 2.

Today for Literacy, we were reviewing on our grammar activity's that we learnt in Term 1 and 2. Something I found challenging was creating this blog. Something I found easy was writing down the information I thought was best! Have you ever done a Grammar test before? Here is my activity's below! 

Activity 1. 

  

Activity 2.

Sione & Xavier - Mary Assumption

 Today for Religious Education, me and Sione were learning about the Assumption of Mary. Something we found challenging was creating the template. Something we found easy was collecting the information! Have you ever heard about the Assumption before? Here is my activity below! 

 

Amazing Plants from the Native and Pacific Nations.

 Last week Twp Whānau presented their tree to Saint Pius X Catholic School. When we presented our work we were putted into groups. I was with Lisiate, Jabez and Puna. Apparently Glen Innes Primary School was meant to come. Unfortunately they did not come. 

That was okay because Dr. Jannie Van Hees came to support and watch. Our group found it very challenging at first but when the time came we were prepared. Twp Whānau found it very stressful,  but when group members supported they became confident! Here is my group presentation below!

 

 

  

Xavier & Solomon's Ko Wai? Term 3.

 Today for Māori, Solomon and I have been sharing our Whakapapa's. Something I found difficult was creating my questions. Something I found easy was creating this blog! Have you ever spoke Māori before? Here is my activity below! 

 

Xavier's Point of View - The way a person thinks and feels

Today for Literacy, I have been writing about the Dawn raids. The Dawn raid refers  to when the  Police went door knocking on peoples (Pacific Islanders) doors. I found it interesting to hear my Grandpa's experience when Police knocked on the door, he and his cousin escaped through the bathroom window. 

They found refuge at a friends house. My grandpa was not an over stayer but here on a valid work visa from Tonga. Unfortunately the Police did not care and tried to arrest all Pacific immigrants to send them back to the islands which was unfair. Here is my activity below!  

 

Here is a link to where I received my information!

Xavier, Briana, Moala, Sani, & Achilles Current Events Term 3 2021

 Today for Literacy, me and my group made a presentation about the Dawn raids. Something I found challenging was answering the questions. Something I found easy was reading the article! Have any of your relatives been in the Dawn raids before. Here is my activity below!

Xavier's Lalala Shakira Footsteps #2

 Here is my activity below!  

Current Events - Undersea Volcanoes.

 Today for Literacy, I read about Volcanoes that are located underwater. Something I found challenging was creating the glossary. Something I found easy was reading the information. Have you ever climbed Mt. Wellington before? Here is my activity below! 

Undersea Volcanoes. 6/8/2021. 

The main group of people were the CSIRO and a British sea captain. The key things were about undersea Volcanoes and Christmas Island. 

This event took place in Christmas Island because that's where most underwater Volcanoes are. This event took place on 29th of July 2021.  

Glossary. 

Annexed - add as an extra part especially to a form. 

Tectonic - A tectonic plate in the Earth's crust. It mostly creates Volcanic eruptions and Tsunamis. 

Caldera - A large crater made by a violent volcano which causes it to go into depression. 

Xavier's The Feast of Transfiguration

 Today for Religious Education, Saint Pius X Catholic School went to church. The reason why we went to Church because we were celebrating the Feast day of Transfiguration. Transfiguration is when Christ appeared in Glory to see the three Disciples or Apostles. Have you ever celebrated the Transfiguration before? Here is my activity below! 

Spelling 6/8/2021.

 Today for Spelling, I was creating a Puzzlemaker for you to solve. Something I found challenging was creating a word puzzle. Something I found easy was creating this blog! Have you ever used Puzzlemaker before? Here is my activity below! 

 

 

Saint Paul and his Journey - Religious Education.

 Today for Religious Education, I was learning about St.Paul and his Journey. Something I found challenging was creating a Storyboard. Something I found easy was creating my blog! Have you ever been to Jerusalem before? Here is my activity below! 

 

 

 

Xavier's Spreading the good news.

 Today for Religious Education,  I was recapping on what I know about the early Church. Something I found hard was matching the names with the sentence. Something I found easy was blogging this activity! Have you ever prayed to a Saint before? Here is my activity below! 

 

Xavier's Verbs Activity 1 & 2.

 Today for Literacy, me and Twp 4 learnt about Verbs. A verb is when someone is speaking or is active. Something I found hard was  figuring out what a verb was. Something I found easy was writing my information down. Have you ever done a Literacy activity before? Here are my two activity below!

Why were the early Christians persecuted?

 Today for Religious Education, I was learning and writing about the early life. Something I found challenging was creating a storyboard. Something I found easy was blogging this activity! Have you ever been to Church before? Here is my activity below! 

Current Events - Samoa Impasse ends.

 Today for Literacy, I was reading about Samoa and how Ms Mata'afa is the first Samoan woman government. Something I found challenging was creating my activity. Something I found easy was writing my information down! Have you ever been to Samoa before? Here is my writing and activity below! 

The main people or group was Ms Mata’afa, Mr Malielegaoi and Samoan citizens.  The key thing was about Ms Mata’afa becoming the first Samoan prime minister as a woman. It was also about Samoa and Mr Malielegaoi locking the doors to Parliament. This event took place in Samoa because that is where the election took place. This event took place on 29th of July 2021. 

Here are some words I did not understand! Glossary. 

Impasse - A problem where progress is not impossible.  

Unincorporated - A company that is not formed into a legal company. 

Missionaries - A person sent on a Religious mission.

 

  

Footsteps Dance Term 3 2021.

 Today for Physical Education, Twp learnt how to dance with Footsteps. Something I found hard was doing the moves but fast. Something I found easy was following the instructions! Have you ever been to Footsteps before? Here is my activity below!