My Metaphor Poem.

My Family Is an Army.

My Stepdad is a soldier Firm and strong.

He would march 300 miles to be with us.

My Mum is the lieutenant.

Always keeping us in line.

My Baby Brother is an heavy artillery shell.

Big but highly explosive.

My 4 other little brothers are the bomb de activators.

Staying together as team.

I am the Sniper.

Fast, sneaky and nosy.

My family is an army.

Sticking together as a team.

Contract

For contract we  made an advertisement advertising rooms 5, 15 and 6s co2 car race off. We included pictures etc.

Round The Bridges Practise

Today instead of doing normal fitness the people who are doing 5 km round the bridges ran 4 km for practise. At the starting line Tarron, Bailey and Byron sprinted off. Gradually we all caught up until about halfway when everybody slowed down a bit and they were gone again. I ran as fast as possible and came third because Jessie had beaten me. Slowly everybody arrived and Ms Whitwell said this is the last practise.

Colons And Semi Colons

A colon is a form of punctuation.

A colon consists of two dots. Example :

A colon is often used to introduce a list of items.

You may have to bring lots of camping gear: Tent, Sleeping Bag and Lantern.


A semi colon is a from of punctuation.

A semi colon consists of one dot and a line. Example ;

A semi colon is used to show a major division in a sentence where a separation is needed between clauses or items.

A clause is a group of words consisting of a subject (often just a single noun) and a predicate (just a single verb).

He was so tired ; however he stayed up to finish his homework.

Week 8 Reflection

WHAT: This week we started off by doing a year six singing practise. The song we were singing was Hall of Fame. I thought that it was hard because the lines were coming on really quickly. On Tuesday we started social dancing my favourite dance was the Fox Trot. Wednesday was the most exciting day the road patrol people were going to see Madagascar 3. For treats we all got a sweet ice cream. On Thursday we had social dancing again.

NOW WHAT: This week I learnt a new dance called the Salsa it was a really fast dance. I also learnt how to work out times table problems.

NOW WHAT: This week I thought that I achieved my goal of not being nosey because I didn't put my nose in any teachers conversations.

Contract

For contract our co2 cars are not allowed to have circle wheels. We had to respond to that using yellow hat thinking. The yellow hat is the benefits hat.

My wheels are dodecagons. Dodecagons have 12 sides.

What are the good points? If the floor is smooth it will slide on one side the whole way.

What are the benefits? It might go faster on one side.

How will this help us? It will make us go faster which might beat the enemies.

Reading Activity

For reading activity we created a poster that showed people what to do in a lightning storm. This is mine

Room 15s Camp Day Two

I woke up on Wednesday morning wondering what the next exciting thing was. I pounced out of bed and threw my clothes on then headed outside to see who else was awake. The first thing that hit my eyes was everybody else up before me. So I got packed and before I knew it it was time to go to the Kairau geothermal park.  We all climbed onto the bus and left. Finally after I thought the trip was never going to end we were there.

We all peacefully walked of the bus then...
Pooooof we were all blown away by the disgusting smell that came rushing up our nostrils. We all blocked our noses and hoped for the best. After a quiet walk around we came across a bubbling mud pool that looked like a fluffy hot chocolate. It was so smelly I couldn't stay for very long so we all left.

Once we were on the bus we looked at our timetable and saw that we were of to the gondola and luge. WOOHOO is all that I heard come out of everyone's mouth. Once we had arrived we walked to the top and had something to eat we got straight into it. First we had to do the beginners course. I thought that the beginners course was actually the hardest compared to the advanced course, but they were all fun.

Finally it was lunch time so we went to our next stop to have lunch which was Paradise Valley Lion Park. First we all enjoyed our delicious tender bread rolls which we had made ourselves earlier that morning, then we split into groups and started looking around. Once we had had a satisfying look around we watched the lions get feed. The menu for today was stinky revolting horse meat. Surprisingly the lions loved it.We patted some cute little lion cubs it was very exciting.                  

Finally the thing we had all been waiting for, swimming time. We all whipped of our clothes and flew into the deep blue water. First I swam right to the bottom pulled Casey right to the bottom. The rest of the time we were all swimming around and chilling out.

At last we were back at camp. I was so hungry that I could eat a horse, so I whizzed to the dining room and scoffed back a feast. As time went on we watched a film called the Muppets and then floated to bed.

Room 15s Camp Day one

My eyes flew open it was Tuesday. I got up packed and zoomed to school were all of my friends were waiting for me to arrive. As soon as I arrived it was time to leave. We all pounced onto the bus in excitement so we hit the road.

At the beginning it seemed like the trip was going to last forever. But suddenly we hit Raetihi. We all flew out the door for the fresh crisp air. After we had all got heaps of fresh air we sat down for morning tea. Last toilet stop till Taupo yelled Mrs Larsen so we scadattled over to the toilet then climbed back on the bus.

 On the way to Taupo it felt like time was zooming by and what felt like ten minutes turned out to be and hour. With another 30 minutes flying by we were already there. MMMMMMMMM lunch time I had a giant sandwich filled with juicy salad. We had a little play around at a park in town, then we hit the road again.

We travelled and travelled and finally hit Rotorua. All of us were suddenly hit with a fart bomb so we all yelled out pooh Costello. So we went to our first activity the duck tour. When we arrived there we all got given these horrible but fantastic duck Quakers. So we all quaked half of the tour away. We went to all sorts of lakes and hideous smelly mud pits. One of the best things about the tour was that the tour guide was hilarious. But all good things must come to an end, so we went back to the beginning and left for the place we were staying Keswick Christian Camp Dom, Dom, Dom.

 Finally we arrived after the long tiring day. Of course being boys we were hungry so we went to the dining room and had a delicious, juicy, scrumshes dinner. Afterwards we had showers got in our pyjamas and headed over to the room where we watched the brilliant movie School of Rock. We all wriggled into our spots and fastened our eyes to the movie screen and  zipped our lips. Minute after minute the movie played and in what felt like ten minutes the movie was finished. That was the end of that exciting day.  

School Athletics

On Tuesday we had our Senior School Athletics. We did heaps of activities like high jump, long jump and sprints. I was in the 10/11 year old boys group. First we started off at high jump. The bar ended up going so high that no one could jump it. After that we went to sprints. Mr Waite did it in heats but after that he did some funny races like... slowest from each class and who had the most girlfriends in each class. For the rest of the day we rotated among all of the activities and had a lot of fun.

Contract

Contract

Number 2.

Write down 5 things that a co2 car and dog have in common.

1: They are both fast.

2: They have colours and patterns on them.

3: They are fun to play with.

4: They are both fuelled by something.

5: They both make noises.

Contract

For contact we were set to the task of making a wordle of what we would feel like if we won a co2 car final. This is mine.

Week 3 Reflection

WHAT: This week we had bike safety with Constable Val. We all got sent home with a piece of paper to check if our bike is road worthy along with our helmets. The next day we took our bikes out to do a course, the course was to do with U turns, rail road tracks and zig zagging. This week we have also been going swimming. The first day I forgot my togs so I swam in my boxer shorts. Today we also all brought in our projects. Some were good and some were to an appalling standard. For our habit of mind taking responsible risks I think that I took no risks at all this week. For my behaviour goal not to put my nose into other peoples business I failed epicly because it was to tempting to listen into other peoples conversations.

SO WHAT: This week I learnt that my bike is not road worthy yet. I also learnt that some animations are done with code.

NOW WHAT: My goal is to be king of the den. Next week I want to do a BP TECHNOLOGY CHALLENGE!

Co2 Powered Sniper Rifle

For contact we designed something new that used co2 to power it. I made a sniper rifle that uses co2 tanks to propel the missile. When you pull the bolt action reload pole backwards it pulls the popper and slide plus the spring backwards then once that is done the trigger release wire connects to the trigger. When you pull the trigger it tilts on a 45 degree angle which releases the popper and slide which pops the co2 and propels the missile. The missile is the co2 tank and the warhead as shown in the picture above.

Risky Character

For inquiry we have been learning about taking responsible risks. For our activity were set to the task of finding a book we have read. We then picked a character and found a risk that they have taken. After that we decided if it is a responsible risk. My character is Fantastic Mr Fox. He stole chickens for the fun of it. This is a irresponsible risk because he didn't need the chickens.

Bike Safety

Yesterday we did bike safety with Constable Val. When she was here she discussed what condition helmets need to be in. Your helmet has to be strong etc. She also said that if you have had a bad accident on your bike that it is best to replace it. With the bikes it is illegal to not have both front and back brakes. It is also illegal to not have a back reflector. Today we brought our bikes to school to learn on them.

Week 2 Reflection

WHAT: This week we went to badminton with Mr Feist. While we were there we went over the basics of badminton, how to hold the racket, the stance and how to tap it back to the opponent. This week we also went out to the main field and played a game of Rippa rugby. I think it was challenging because the opposite team was passing the ball backwards and fourth. For our habit of mind Taking Responsible risks I think I took one by drawing my calendar art really detailed. The risk was that we had to go over the lines in vivid and then dye the whole thing but it turned out to be great.

SO WHAT: This week I learnt that it is hard to play a game of Rippa rugby when you don't pass the ball at all. I also learnt that you tap the shuttle at badminton not whack it.

NOW WHAT: Next week I want to do lots on our co2 cars and my goal for next week is to be king of the den.

My Logo

For our contract we had to design a logo. This is my logo.

Going To Badminton

On Wednesday Room 15 went to the Springvale stadium to do Badminton. When we were there the teacher started off by telling us how to hold the racket. After that we went off with a partner to do some rallies. Me and Tarron did 20 hits back and forth. Then we set up the net and did it again this time I was with TeWaoriki and we got 15 hits. After that we walked back to school.

Writing Activity Short Story

Suddenly a whole lot of cannibals are attacking a small town called North Town. Ahhh Justin Bieber is one of the cannibals. If I was your cannibal boyfriend I would butcher you up throw you in a tin can send you in a truck then you will go to a supermarket then I will eat your guts. Ohh here comes Tron man of Youtube bring on cannibal Justin Bieber. But Cannibal Justin bieber jumps on Tron man and rips out his liver and eats it. Sheewm Osama Bin Laden flies past and drives his planes straight into the cannibals. Baam Baam BAAAAAAAM. All of the Cannibals are dead. Finnaly the psycho Cannibal Justin Bieber and his army are dead. Osama Bin laden is rewarded but sheew  smash a bullet goes flying through his head end of story.

Week 1 Reflection

WHAT: This week we went out to the field to play rippa rugby with two rippa rugby teachers. The two teachers names were Jordan and Junior. First we played a game called finding space. We had to run around and try to find space in the group. When he saw us with space we would get to pick what would get built on our space. On Monday we did a piece of art. The piece of art had to be something we did in our holiday. When we had done that we had to dye the piece of work. This week for our habit of mind ( taking responsible risks) I think I took good responsible risks.

SO WHAT: This week at rippa rugby we learnt how to find space. We learnt that you have to have your head up and you have to concentrate. This week we also learnt heaps of different ways to make pieces of art using cardboard and paint.

NO WHAT: My goal for next week is to listen to instructions at all times and not to rush my work. Next week I want to do a BP technology challenge.

Chinese Students Coming To Room 15

 In Term three Chinese exchange students came to Carlton. While they were here they came to Room 15. This is what they got up to.

My Shapes Picture

  

For maths we have been learning about geometry. We were set the task of drawing a picture by using only shapes. This is my 50 caliber M500 intervention sniper rifle.

Going To My Nanas Farm

Yehee I went hunting at my nana’s house. Amazingly we a shot a wild goose with a bow and arrow made of bamboo. The hardest part was tracking the goose but when we had found the goose I aimed and sshhheewww I fired the arrow at the goose. Caaaackcc. I hit it in the butt with the arrow and it came out of its stomach.  Ahmir and I had to do something with the goose but when we got back to the farm it was cold and stiff.  So we dumped it at the dump. 

Olympic Weight Lifting

Olympic Weight lifting on Prezi

Week 10 Reflection

WHAT: This week on Monday we had the medal ceremony for the Carlton School Olympics. I won 2 gold medals, one for high jump and one for scooter racing. This week we also went on a trip to Palmerston North. When we were there we went to a show from capital E called Magnolia Street. After that we went to the Esplanade to have lunch and play on the playground. After that we went to the Lido public pool and went for a swim. Also on Monday the Year 6s went to Wis for a open day to see if we wanted to go to that school. When we were there we went through rotations science, woodwork, cooking, robotics. For the other days we did normal class work. For habits of mind, gathering data through all senses, I think I did well. When I was with my dog I used all the senses.

SO WHAT: This week I learnt how to use a new website called Edmodo. On Edmodo your teacher can give you assignments that you have to complete then you can complete them and send them back to your teacher. This is how we are doing our school work from now on.

NOW WHAT: Next week I want to get better at using Edmodo. For my learning goal, getting better at spelling I did well.   

Olympic Questions

In Room 15 we have been learning about the Olympics. Mrs Larsen gave us 2 questions to answer, this is mine.

How do they decide where the next Olympics are held?

Countries put their name in for consideration. Then they have to show that they can provide the necessary facilities or have the backing to finance the buildings of the necessary facilities. The Olympic committee then considers the various offers along with considering the transport facilities and travel facilities, along with the safety of the city/country.

Have the Olympics been held every four years since they started Why/ Why not

No because they had to stop the Olympic games being held during the world wars because of safety risks. WWI was from 1914 to 1918 and WW2 was from 1939 to 1945. If it did happen in the world wars suicide bombers might go into arenas and because they have huge amounts of people, it could kill thousands of people.

Cloze Reading

Irregular Past Tense Verbs Cloze

Fill in the blanks below with one of the 15 irregular past tense verbs in the box.

began blew bought

brought caught drew

grew heard knew

said sang sat

sent slept threw

(1) Last year, we __grew_______________ carrots and tomatoes in our garden.

(2) She _____threw____________ the ball to her friend.

(3) The wind _blew________________ the signs down.

(4) He ___sang______________ a song for the class.

(5) She ________bought_________ some milk at the store.

(6) I was tired so I ____slept_____________ all morning.

(7) He ______caught___________ a fish at the lake.

(8) We ______drew___________ pictures in art class.

(9) I ____________knew_____ the answer so I put up my hand.

(10) He ________sent_________ an email to his classmates.

(11) I _______sat__________ on the floor because there were no chairs.

(12) My mom ____brought_____________ a pie to the picnic.

(13) She _________heard________ a noise outside.

(14) He __________said_______, "I will help you."

(15) It was a warm day so the snow __began_______________ to melt.

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Word Of The Week

False

False is a Adjective.

False means something is wrong or made up.

Synonyms for false are untrue, mistaken, incorrect.

Antonyms for Accurate, correct and factuality.

I read  false prophesies.

I read correct factual information.

Spelling Rules

Triple Blends

Make three words for each triple blend. Choose 3 words and put them 

into sentences.

SPL            SCR         SPR        SQU        STR

Splat           Scratch     Spring     Squash     Strop      

Splash         Scrum       Sprite     Squeal      Strap

Splot           Scat          Sprout    Squeak     Strain

I splashed the water all over the dry towel.

I left my scat at some ones house.

I got the strap at school.   

Week 7 Reflection

WHAT: This week we went to New world with Nova a nutritionist. We had to find out what foods are good and what are bad. We also had to see how much sugar etc was in the food per 100 g. On Tuesday we all had a house meeting. At the house meeting we found out what our house national anthem is. Totaras national anthem is we are the champions. And for our habit of mind. Gathering data through all senses. I think I achieved this when we did our science experiment with Ms O,Connor. 

SO WHAT: This week I learnt that water has nothing in it at all except for 5mg of sodium per 100 g. For my learning goal to get better at maths. I think I did not achieve it I went backwards a lot.

NOW WHAT: Next week I want to go up a finger on my basic facts. And I want to do good in the Carlton school Olympics.

Week 7 Reflection

WHAT: This week we went to New world with Nova a nutritionist. We had to find out what foods are good and what are bad. We also had to see how much sugar etc was in the food per 100 g. On Tuesday we all had a house meeting. At the house meeting we found out what our house national anthem is. Totaras national anthem is we are the champions. And for our habit of mind. Gathering data through all senses. I think I achieved this when we did our science experiment with Ms O,Connor.

SO WHAT: This week I learnt that water has nothing in it at all except for 5mg of sodium per 100 g. For my learning goal to get better at maths. I think I did not achieve it I went backwards a lot.

NOW WHAT: Next week I want to go up a finger on my basic facts. And I want to do good in the Carlton school Olympics.

Spelling

Beginning Blends.

Add the blends to the endings to make new words. Choose 3 words and put them into sentences.

SN       SP       SM      ST      SC      SK     SW      TW
Snag     Spew   Small   Stall    Scan    Skit    Swag   Tweak
Snout    Spout  Smoke Stag    Scam   Skin   Swam  Twit  
Sneak   Spam  Smack  Stew   Scar    Skill    Sway   Twin
Snap     Speak             Stoke  Scab   Skip    Swell   Twill
Sniff      Spit                 Stub                          Swore
Snip      Spoke             Stab
Snack   Spat                Still
Snot     Spin                 Sting        
            Spill
            Spain
            Spare
            Spell
            Spot

The Nana said you are a little twit.
Don"t answer the phone it could be spam.
You do not know how to make sneak attack.        

Word Of The Week

Addition

Addition is a noun.

Addition means to add something.

Synonyms for Addition are Attachment, Accession, Increasing and Adding.

Antonyms for Addition are Decrease, Subtract, and Loss.

In mathematics I am really good at Addition questions.

I will subtract half of the 50 jelly beans to make 25.

Interdependent Writing

For our writing the felts have been planing a story. This is mine.

Free Writing

W.A.L.T Use paragraphs.

One day I was in the middle of a battlefield getting shot at then boom a big bomb went of right in front of me. Ahhhh I screamed Baam Baam Baam went my AK47 then my friend got shot right in front of me. Baam Baam Baam bullets were chasing me all over the place Ahhhhh.

I was running at the speed of light trip as I fell into a ditch Ahhhh smack I hit the floor. Then a dragon appeared Baaam Baaam Baaam I shot that dragon dead. Oh no he got back up again So I pulled out my shiny silvery sword and started to fight him, shiiing I stabbed him drop he was dead. Oh no he got back up again bang stab bang bang stab stab stab bang, finely I killed him.

Word Of The Week

Alteration

Alteration is a noun.

Alteration means to change.

Synonyms for Alteration are adjustment, adaptation, modification.

Antonyms for alteration are fixation, unchanged, stabilization.

I made a modification on my M 500 intervention sniper rifle.

There was an alteration in the climate.

Writing Activity

Yesterday I was walking down binga bonga bing street. I thought to my self I wnder why they named it binga bonga bing street. As I was walking I struck a stop and I saw a stinky slimy slug. As I was walking I struck a stop and I saw a huckary hunky hound. As I was walking I struck a stop and I saw a kicking karate king.

Week 6 Reflection

WHAT: This week we had Chinese students come to our class. When they were here they taught us how to say our names in chinese. Mine in Chinese is Esaih and in Chinese letters it is 以赛亚书. They also taught us how to count to 20 in chinese. At the end they sung some songs one about the boy who cried wolf and one about a chinese cartoon about three tigers. This week I also learnt that it is easy to not be cheeky. We also went to gym and learnt that Mrs Larsen is a big squeely girl.

SO WHAT: This week I learnt how to do a forward roll at gym and then stand up in a straddle. For our habit of mind gathering data through all sences, we did an activity, we discussed what sences we use in each subject.

NOW WHAT: Next week I want to push Mrs McAvoy into the foam pit. And next week I want to be on my best behaviour.

Free Writing

W.A.L.T use correct paragraphs.

Yesterday it was my twin brothers birthday.

First our nana got here. She had brought us some wonderful sweet cram buns yummy. After that we had a drink of milk it tasted creamy.  Then the boys went yas here comes the presents, They tered the wrapping of the box, ripped open the box and there was a big toy sub machine gun that she brought at chritmas and saved till now.

Then it was dinner time. For dinner we had soup. When it got given to us my nana took the first slurp then said mm mmm mmmmmm what a yummy soup, we all laghed. After that we had ice cream sundays with chopped banana chocolate sauce an wafers it was delicious.

Finnaly it was time for nana to go we all waved to her then she left.

Reading Activity

In the felts reading group we have been learning to retell a story here is my retell of a story called the fisherman.

Reading activity

The fisherman

Waitangi day 1934

This story is about two boys that go fishing at the opua wharf then a man comes over and helps catch heaps of fish, afterward they find out he is a king.

There is a big Waitangi hui up the road.

 Mum and dad got up early to go to the hui. While the boys find their fishing tackle.

The day passes slowly and the boys don’t have any fish.

A train comes chuffing down to the railway station then stops.

There was a lot of chatter.

A man came over and asked the boys’’ have you caught any fish yet’’

The boys felt there was something about that man.

The man took of his overcoat and grabbed the line.

The man threw his line out to sea, Alert at the edge of the wharf.

Soon the bag was filled with fish.

At last the train blew its whistle, as the people boarded.

‘’Thanks for the fish’’ said the boys.

One of the boys pointed at the man.

His name is koroki said dad he is a king.

Blends

Add the blends in the circles  to the letters in the box to make words. The letters in the box and the blends will not always make new wordswhen they go together. Choose 3 words and put them into sentences.

Br- brawl, bred
Cr-crab, crew, crop
Dr-dram, drow
Fr-fray, frill,
Gr-grave, grim,
Pr-prain, prip
Tr-tred, trap, tram, tray, trim, train, trip

I had a brawl with my brothers.
I saw my aunties grave.
Their is a trap in my house.

Close reading

Beaver Cloze Fill in the blanks with the words above the paragraph. Beavers
stream	ponds			teeth		tail		dam
A beaver is an animal that has large front __teeth___________________ and a large __________tail__________ on its back.  Beavers live in ___________pond___________ that they make by building a _________________dam______ on a small river or ___stream___________________.
Beavers the Builders
sticks		twigs			trees		mud
Beavers can cut down __trees___________________ with their powerful teeth. They use the ______sticks_______________ and ___twigs__________________ from the trees to build their dams.  They also use ____________mud_________ from the ground to hold everything together and fill in the holes.
Beavers Lodges
predators	build			slaps		lodges		underwater
Beavers __build___________________ their homes in the middle of their ponds. Their homes are called _______lodges______________. The entrance to the lodge is _______________underwater______. This helps protect the beavers from ____________predators_________. When a beaver sees a dangerous predator like a wolf the beaver ____slaps_________________ its tail on the water and hides in the lodge.
The Fur Trade
fur		trappers			warm		hats
			In the past, people called _____trappers________________ hunted beavers for their valuable ___________fur__________. Beaver fur is very _______________warm______ so their fur was used to make ______hats_______________.

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Word Of The Week

Worthless

Worthless is an adjective

Worthless means something has no value.

Synonyms for worthless are abandoned, abject, barren and unprofitable.

Antonyms for worthless are valuable, worthwhile and worthy.

I will not pay you as this piece of meat is worthless.

This computer is unprofitable.

Week 5 Reflection

WHAT: This week we made poi's at Kapa Haka. When we were making them we found out that four plat is very hard to do. So the boys tried there best but me and my buddy didn't make the most beautiful poi. This week we also had our buddy class come to our class. When they were here we went to a program called build my wild self. We had to make a picture of our wild self's. We could include crab hands, lion tails and every thing in between.

SO WHAT: This week I learnt about finding equivalent fractions, I learnt that you have to make them their smallest form to be able to find out if they are equivalent. This week I also learnt that I can keep my cheeky comments to my self. That would cover my behavioral goal not to be cheeky.

NOW WHAT:  This week or while I have been writing this I have gathered data through all senses. Next week I want to not be cheeky all week instead of half the week.    

Short And Long u Vowel Sound

Short And Long u vowel Sound

Next to each word identify if the word has a short or long u vowel sound.

Punch-short   fruit-short      threw-long
you-short       through-long  who-long
blue-long        rude-long
duck-short      rub-short
bug-long        dull-long
us-short        stew-long

W.A.L.T Use Detailed Paragraphs

Submarines

Submarines are underwater crafts that revolutionized sea exploring. Submarines enabled people to explore the deepest parts of the ocean below the waters surface. Nowadays there are really high tech submarines called Submersibles. They are connected to ships and do not have to have people in them.

Most Submarines contain very high tech machinery for example radars which can detect in coming objects from a distance. Submarines also have a machine called a periscope which comes out of the top of the submarine and can come out of the water to see what is above the water.

Submarines where world famous in the second world war. They were used to silently sneak attack aircraft carriers.

Word Of The Week

Variety

Variety is a noun.

Variety means difference.

Synonyms for Variety are array, assortment,change and collection.

Antonyms for Variety are uniformity.

I have a variety of fruits.

I have an array of weapons.

Close Reading

Nocturnal Animals       Most owls are ____nocturnal______________ animals, which means they are mostly active at ____      _    night_______. Because they are active in the dark, they need keen ____eyesight__________ and ______hearing_____________.    Birds of Prey     Owls are birds of __________prey_________ like  ____hawks_______________               and  __________falcons_________. That means they _____________hunt_____ small animals such as ______mice_____________, ____birds_____________, and other ____insects_______________.           Some owls even catch ___________fish________ in water. Often, an owl will _____________swallow______ an animal whole. But since it can’t digest the bones, it will ________regurgitate___________ them. These regurgitated bits of food are called ____________pellets_______. Owl Feathers Owls are ______________stealthy_____ hunters. They have special

_________feathers__________ that help to keep them quiet when they _____flap______________ their wings. Owl feathers are usually brown and grey, which helps to  ___camouflage________________ them in the forest. Because owls are so silent and hidden, their prey doesn’t know the owls are coming   until it’s too ____late_______________.

Week 4 Reflection.

WHAT: This week we had a guest speaker come to our class. His name was Mr O'Connor. He came and talked to us about his job in the SIA, first he talked about what he does in the SIA then he showed us some videos about road side bombings. The first video was when the army was driving along in an armored vehicle and then... BAAM a big bomb went of and the camera went blank. We also had a man come and talk to us about financial literacy. He talked to us about how to make money and how to save it safely.

SO WHAT: This week I learnt that it is better to keep your money in a bank so that you can get interest and because if your money tin gets robbed you can't get the money back, If you save it in the bank and the bank gets robbed it has insurance so all of your money will be saved.

NOW WHAT: My all year goal is to not get cheeky... I am failing Drastically. For our habit of mind Gathering data through all senses I think I did Ok I listened and watched carefully when we had Mr O"Connor.

My Reading activity

In class we have been learning to retell a story in main ideas.

Isaiah’s Reading Activity

Beans!

By Patricia Grace.

Illustration’s by Andrew Burden.

Every Saturday in the winter term he bikes to town to play rugby.

On the way he doesn't get much time to look around because he is pedalling too hard.

By the time he gets to the grounds he is really puffed.

Sometimes it is cold and muddy.

After the game he has a shower.

He gets a drink from the dairy after the game.

Going home is the best part of all, getting to see all of the plants growing.

You see all sorts of people gardening.

Past all of the gardens which are about 2 kilometres from his house.

Just as he starts picking up speed he sees all of the pigs.

It is not far from his place once he has gone past the pigs.

When he gets home he leans his bike up against the tree and kicks back by the lemon tree.

The old Lady across the road says he is full of beans.

                                                                                          

                           

                                                                                     

By Isaiah