Parapara tree

This is a video showing a bird flying, but then got stuck on a tree. The damage of these tress can kill birds and hurt them, and what people are doing to prevent this happening is getting an adult to get it down carefully and give it to the Vet or the SPCA so that the bird can be free again.  

An island in time

1. What parts of the interview link back to the other part of the book? There are parts of the interview that explains what some plans for the island  are and how important it’s history is.
2. How does this help you to understand what Matt is doing?** It helps me understand by giving some facts and sentences which talks about what has happened to the island of some/matiu.
3. What parts of the interview give you new information? New information is given for example where it states that 140 000 trees are replanted and everything is safe there and that you can not steal anything from their till this day.
4. what is your opinion of the way the island has been used over the years? That the island must have been a scary place to be and that it must have felt like living in a world where you can’t have freedom in the past. √√
5. Mrs Tele'a is wondering what biodiversity means. (Wouldn’t a mix of native and introduced plants be diverse?) It means a variety of plant plant and animal life.
6. Do they have electricity on the island? yes, Or cars and other vehicles? No, How could we find out? By researching and reading this book, looking up pictures to see if any cars or vehicles will show in the picture, ask people.  (any other ways?)
7. What would “living in harmony” be like on the island?  It would be a nice and peaceful island where everyone is happy and at peace.

WW1 Mascots

Up the pipe

Hokule'a

Pyramid

Popplet

Other words for quickly

Six thinking hats

Pyramid

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Pyramid

Reading

Reading

Te Tou

Reading

Referring to the title of the text what do you think the article is about? A football game that is named red and they train and practice every Saturdays.

Why do Saturday’s start early for Alice? Because she has a football with her team.

What does Alice enjoy being a part of, for what reason do you believe she enjoys this? She enjoys being part of the backline. I think she likes being part of the back line because she gets to have a rest and she also gets to do nothing.

What does the goal weigh? A ton.

What do you think Ashleigh is doing when she says this. Think about if the goal were to literally weigh this, would it be even possible for Ashleigh to lift it? It depends if she is able to do it. I thinks when she says it she will be confident and try her hardest to do it.

How do you think the girls are feeling prior to their game? Puffing but they are still trying their hardest.   

Put yourself in their shoes, how would you feeling/ how do you feel before playing a netball or rugby game? I will feel nervous before getting ready but at the same time I will feel exsited.

“Jessica jumps high and deflects the ball” what does this mean? Change direction after hitting something.

What are the girls doing prior to their game starting?  They line up and jog around the field and the ball come in different direction during the football game, so they practice dodging the ball forwards, backwards and sideways.

Refer to the images at the top of page 6. For what reason are they doing this? Because maybe that is just how they play it and those are the rules.

Frank urges the girls to not give up, what does it mean when you urge someone to do something? Force the team to play and don’t give up.

In most sports games there is always a referee, what is the role of the referee? Why is a referee so important? It is so the other team won’t blame this team for doing this and so the other team won’t do the same thing so thats why the referee is there so none of the teams will be able to cheat.

What are three very important characters a person needs to have to be part of a sports team. So everything will be easy and so each person knows what they are to post to do instead of doing anything.

Who is Cara Telea, state five facts about her. She is the team captain, She is a friend of alice, she plays football, Her team is red, she never gives up.

From reading the text, do you think soccer is a difficult game to play? Why/why not. No because all you have to do is kick the ball to each other.

Why do you think soccer is more popular in some countries instead of some others? Because some countries don’t play soccer.

Who is a famous soccer player, state five facts about them. cristiano ronaldo. He is famous, He has black, He is small but sort of tall.

From reading the text we know that different soccer players have different positions, what do you think would be the most difficult position to play and why? Goalie Because it is hard to kick the ball back

6 hat current events

Sam

S.J Story Library

Triathlete Sam

By Ailsa Newton

Answer the following questions in red:

Are the following statements true or false - you need to give evidence from the text to support your answer.

Sam joined the running team when he started university. False

The world championships were in Cancun.  True

Triathlons consist of swimming, cycling and long jump. False

The day before the race Sam injured his big toe. False

Sam found reading and writing difficult at school.  False

A wetsuit is a cotton suit for wearing in the rain. True

What do the Greek words tri…meaning three……………………and athlon………………… mean.

(2) Name the 4 things that make a good athlete (pg 14). Now explain

what each word/term means. Use a dictionary/thesaurus for help

1. Fitness - Being physically fit and healthy

2. Confident - Feeling or showing confidence in oneself

3. Don’t give up - Pushing yourself

4. Train - Get prepared for what you are going to do.

The underlined words in the following text are either nouns or verbs. Verbs are doing words, Nouns are naming words like things, people, and places. Write each underlined word/s down and next to them put what they are. For example Sam –noun.

Bike - Noun

Helmet - Noun

Cycling - Verb

First, Sam and his supporters take his race bike, helmet, cycling shoes, and running shoes to the rack in the transition area. He then pumps up the bike tyres and shakes talc into his shoes so they’ll be easier to put on later

What makes a triathlete? Think about this question in regards to their personality, their mind frame, their strengths, and their weaknesses.

Participating in sports and don’t give up in what you are doing or playing and try your very best. Also being physically fit and healthy and felling or showing confidence in yourself. 
Get well prepared and practice heaps so once the time has come to show your talent you you be well ready and prepared.

Kiwi Kids News

Kiwi kids news - Week 8

1. In which of the following countries has a major conflict started after ISIS militants took over the city of Mosul?

• a. Morocco

• b. Iraq

• c. Somalia

2. True or false, John Key has publicly stated that New Zealand supports the United  States’ latest military action in Iraq?

3. Which country won the last football World Cup?

• a. Italy

• b. Brazil

• c. Spain

4. Which of the following countries have announced that they will cut carbon emissions by 30% by 2030 to combat global warming?

• a. New Zealand

• b. United States

• c. China

5. A food drop was made to help a man in his efforts to cross the Tasman Sea. How is he  traveling from Australia to New Zealand?

• a. paddling a surfboard

• b. swimming

• c. kayaking

• d. rowing

6. The Iguazu Falls are some of the world’s largest and have just recorded their biggest

ever flows. In what part of the world are the Iguazu Falls located?

• a. Africa

• b. Asia

• c. South America

7. Astronomers studying how the universe started have detected the oldest light it is

possible to observe in space. What is the name of the theory that scientists believe

created the universe?

• a. Big Bang Theory

• b. Universal Expansion Theory

• c. Black Hole Theory

8. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter was sent to the Canterbury coast after sightings of a plane in the water. What did the crew find when they got there?

• a. a Google wifi balloon

• b. a homemade submarine

• c. another rescue helicopter that had crashed in the water

9. In which UK city will the Commonwealth Games start next month? England

10.Michael Schumacher has been released from hospital in France after a skiing

accident in December. In which sport was Michael Schumacher a famous competitor?

• a. Skiing b. Motor Racing c. Football

11.What was thought to responsible for a series of loud bangs and thumps that were felt

across Auckland city last Thursday?

• a. Volcanic tremors

• b. A Meteor Shower

• c. Bomb testing

12.An injured German man was finally brought to hospital after emergency workers and

volunteers took 12 days to rescue him. Where was he rescued from?

• a. Fiordland National Park

• b. Mt Everest

• c. A German Cave

13.In which country would you be most likely to see a sombrero?

• a. Mexico b. Spain c. Argentina

14.A list of the most trusted jobs was released last week. Which of the following occupations had the highest level of trust from the New Zealand public?

• a. Firefighters

• b. Police

• c. Nurses

• d. Teachers

15.The Washington Redskins team are being pressured to change their name as it is

offensive to Native American Indians. What sport do the Washington Redskins play?

• a. basketball

• b. American football

• c. ice hockey

Kiwi kids news

Kiwi kids news - Week 7

1. A trust has been launched to oversea an important New Zealand anniversary in 2019. What will New Zealand be celebrating?

a. 150 years since Captain Cook landed in NZ

b. 250 years since Captain Cook landed in NZ

c. 350 years since Captain Cook landed in NZ

2. Who did Brazil play in their opening game of the World Cup?

• a. England

• b. Chile

• c. Croatia

3. What caused the Auckland Harbour bridge to be temporarily closed last week?

• a. high winds affecting traffic

• b. repair work

• c. road workers protesting against a wage decrease

4. At which venue is the national Fieldays agricultural show held each year?

• a. Claudelands Showgrounds

• b. Mystery Creek

• c. the Hamilton Rose Gardens

5. In which country was the main airport attacked by terrorists?

• a. India

• b. Pakistan

• c. Egypt

6. Why has Dan Carter been in the news recently?

• a. he is returning to NZ rugby

• b. he has announced he will be playing for a rugby club in Japan this season

• c. he is planning to switch the position he plays in

7. Why has the head boy at Marlborough Boys College been hailed as a hero?

•a. he dragged a women from a burning house

•b. he has donated a kidney to a fellow student

•c. he helped rescue a girl who was being swept down a swollen river

8. What is the main language spoken on the island of Santorini?

English

9. What is the name of New Zealand’s base in Antarctica that is getting a $3.9 million refurbishment?

• a. Hillary Base

• b. Scott Base

• c. Kiwi Base

10.True or false, after being found guilty of filing a false donations declaration John Banks has resigned as an MP? True

11.Why has Wellington’s version of the “Hollywood” sign been given a revamp?

• a. it was damaged in high winds

• b. it has been painted a different colour after motorists complained it was too distracting

• c. the W has been changed to a V to promote a new movie

12.How much money is Kim Dotcom offering as a reward for anyone who can provide information that will help his court case?

• a. $500,000 b. $5 million c. $10 million

13.True or false, Christchurch has announced it will no longer fund the Ellerslie Flower  Show?

False

14.Why was the Solomon Islands in the news last week?

•a. an outbreak of diarrhoea is creating a health crisis

•b. rioting has broken out at their only prison

•c. John Key has visited and committed an extra $2 million in emergency funding

15.What type of transport is going to be removed from the Wellington streets following a decision by the city council?

• a. skateboards

• b. trolley buses

• c. mobility scooters

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