Wednesday, September 19, 2018

Kiwi visit recount



Class Kiwi Creche Visit 

By Emily and Eden

Intro- 
The class journeyed far to Papora range to find the kiwi creche . Jo the kiwi protector was the expert that showed us around, she explained what the Kiwi Creche was all about and why it was out here. Jo also told us about the evil predators that are killing our native Kiwi.

Waiting for the Kiwi - 
Jo pulled out an aerial to search for Juno the Kiwi, the Kiwi had a small harmless transmitter attached to her leg. There was a faint beeping which was Juno’s transmitter letting us know where she was. We then voyaged to where the kiwi was in hiding. Jo trekked through the tough gorse to locate the kiwi. We remained in a clearing for Jo to return with with the kiwi, the adrenaline rushed through our bodies while we waited.

Seeing the Kiwi-
Jo then fought her way out of the bristled gorse. She held in her scratched hand a twitching bag. Jo had returned with the kiwi her name was Juno. Jo tried her best to catch Kaipo but she couldn’t so she just brought Juno. Jo said for us to split into groups so then we didn’t over crowd Juno. Jo grasped hold of Juno’s struggling legs and heaved her out of the green bag. The brown speckled kiwi was confused and disturbed, she tried her best to escape out Jo’s hands. We were all speechless. The kiwi’s beautiful, soft feathers captured our attention. Jo carefully checked her health, since it was day time Juno was drifting of to sleep.

Personal comment-
Overall I think that this trip was an amazing opportunity for us. I was astonished about how many facts there were about kiwis. It was awesome to be so close to our kiwi. Seeing the kiwi wasn’t the only good part, learning about the kiwi’s themselves was shocking.

Thursday, September 13, 2018

Weekly Reflection

Weekly Reflection

I think that if we have a balanced schedule. I think if people aren't getting their work done then they should be monitored and told what to do. I think that I am good at managing my own time, I don't think I need a structure. I don't want to get rid of trello to do list because it is a guide for me. I don't enjoy being told what to do and when to do it. I feel like I can get thing finished more when I go by my own schedule. I keep focus by knowing when I am not focus. I can keep focus by not talking to other people and to just get on with it. If I am not being focused then I would like my friends to tell me to get focused. I need to be trusted by my teacher that I can get on with my work without him telling me what to do. I will take charge in my learning with some motivation and a guide. I am going to use my trello more often when the to do list is gone. I will put everything I need to do and focus on the learning I need to get done.  

Wednesday, September 12, 2018

Hansel and Gretel poem

In the forest!
The mud squelches between our soggy freezing toes,
The old trees whistle while the wild wind blows,
The dark forest became silent as we swiftly strolled,
The swampy dying trees are filled with revolting mold.
We approached the peaceful river attached to the calm water bed,
Slowly drinking from the water something horrid fills our noses, as if something is dead

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Tuesday, September 11, 2018

Rapunzel- Moment in time



Rapunzel writing!

Sentence - She scolded him fiercely for daring to enter and steal from her garden.

My Version 
She firmly clenched his fragile, greasy wrist, twisting the demolished rapunzel plant out of his trembling hand. Her eyes narrowed as she glared into his unforgivable soul. His shameful body dropped to the ground full of sorrow, he begged and pleaded for her to let him go. She called for the guards to drag the rotten thief deep into the dungeons.

Monday, September 10, 2018

Weekly reflection wk 7

Weekly reflection!
Have I been connected with people and the environment around me?
I think that I have connected with people, I wasn't at school much because I was sick. I connected with people because I didn't ignore anyone, and I was connected with the environment because I was aware of what we were doing.
Have I been caring, responsible and trustworthy regarding my work and others?
I think that I have cared about other people because I have respected them so they can get on with their work. I was responsible with my learning and others. I have had a good week.

Tuesday, September 4, 2018

Mirror Image - Vocab

Vocabulary
Chagrined-  feel distressed or humiliated. 
A chagrined look swept over his face.

Frog-march- force (someone) to walk forward by holding and pinning their arms from behind.
The lady was frog-marched away to the police station. 

Remnant- a part or quantity that is left after the greater part has been used, removed, or destroyed.
I feel asleep listening to the remnant sounds. 

Surge- a sudden powerful forward or upward movement, especially by a crowd or by a natural force such as the tide.
The people surged forward as the boat tilted.

Broadcast- transmit (a programme or some information) by radio or television.
The game was broadcasting on the television.

Weekly reflection wk 6

Weekly Reflection!
What does SDL mean to you?
I think that SDL is an important time to catch up on work you haven't finished or your behind on. I think if we had no SDL time the we wouldn't get thing done in time and we wouldn't have time to do anything we want to do for example Ukulele.
Have I been able to complete tasks on time or am I behind?
I am behind on some of my tasks and I need to manage my time. I am ahead on some of my tasks, like maths buddy. I need to focus more on my writing and scratch.
Will I use SDL time to make sure I am focusing on my personal inquiry?
I am using SDL to do some of my personal inquiry but I think I'm doing more of it at home. I am up to date for my personal inquiry so I don't need to use SDL to do that.