Thursday, 22 September 2016

inquiry

Big Idea:
We all have the power to pay it forward to help others.

Big Questions:
If not me then who?
What motivates change makers?
What might change makers do to motivate others? What actions and decisions do change makers take?
What challenges do change makers face?
What motivates me to be a changemaker?
What decisions and actions can I take to “pay it forward”?
How can I motivate others to “pay it forward’?

Room 12 decided that they wanted to take action and help the Hastings and District SPCA.

Our group decided that we were going to
Make and deliver flyers
I think that
I think that our group worked well together.
If I were to change one thing for next time it would be
I think that I would get mor flyers next time

Karakea

We had to practice Doing a karakia and this is me on photo bable

Tuesday, 20 September 2016

Raggle taggle chook book

1. What is your description of what a raggle-taggle chook would look like?
He wanted a home and some new feathers.
2. What was mum and dads suggestion for the fate of the chook?
Ring the chicken's head or chop it off
3. What was the event that changed mum and dads mind about the chook?
She looked after the chook and it laid eggs
4. Mr Dick was the neighbour in the story. What was his reaction after the chook had scratched up the peas?
He Got eggs and was happy
5. Identify the problem and resolution in this story?
The chicken was nearly dead but she looked after him
6. Consider two other appropriate titles for this story other than Raggle-taggle Chook
 The save the chicken mission feather less chicken

Tuesday, 13 September 2016

Reading




1. Before you start reading, what is your prediction about what the tools for young Change Makers might be?
A parent's guidance. resilience caring
2. What are some of the worlds problems/issues spoken of very early on in the speech?
wars. Oceans are warming. natural habitat is collapsing 
3. Service is one of the Badges in the Gold Awards and Honours Badges. What are some aspects of service you have heard other people being involved with in Ms Beaumont's presentations at assembly?
office duty class counselor. Being a leader
4. If young people are provided the tools and resources they can lead positive community change. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Why/why not
I agree because kids have strong opinions and dreams that they want to come true 
5. What are the current environment issues in Hawke's Bay you can think of?
Campylobacter. Rising sea.
6. "Instead of asking why, young people ask why not?" Can you think of a situation or scenario where this has been true for you?
I asked my mum for a turn on my xbox she said no And I asked why not
7. Empowerment is one of the biggest tools young people need. Explain what this concept means.
They want the power to do what the want to do.

Friday, 2 September 2016

Bob Marley - Buffalo soldier





  • Buffalo Soldiers, Bob Marley and the Wailers- African slaves used as soldiers during the
  • 1)What is the song about? What does the title have to do with the song?
  • The song is about a solder that was taken to america.  About the buffalo soldiers
  • 2)What message is the song trying to convey to the listener?
  • That the americans stole africans for slavery.
  • 3)What three poetic sound devices, (rhyming,,  alliteration accent, onomatopoeia) can you find? Write the lines that you find each devices in and explain.
  • Fighting on arrival, fighting for survival Rhyme
  • Troddin' through the land, yea, yea alliteration
  • Who the eck do I think I am
  • 4)What two figurative devices (metaphor, simile, personification) can you find in the lyrics? Write the lines and explain each one.
  • can't find one


  • To analyse you have to dig deeper

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