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Showing posts with label Term 1 2017. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Term 1 2017. Show all posts

Monday, August 10, 2020

Assertiveness

In our wananga time, we have have been begininng to learn more about people, morality and sociallity.  For this we have begun to accomplish activities that would realte into this topic. In which now, is about what and how we can control our emotions. For this we look back at the times where we did something that we regretted as it was aggressive or was out of anger. The memories flooded in and I chose an instance in which I could've "performed" better if wit was used. A line I thought about after the event was "Not if I see you first!"; pretty much the story can be summarized with that phrase.  We then further discussed after the activity about the other things that can be done when in situations where a person is being unpeasant to us.  Deeds such as smiling, walking away, ignoring, deep breaths, stopping and thinking would make it in a better situation. However, personally I would much rather come up with a witty comeback, sarcasm and or smilling rather than ignoring.

26 Quotes From Pitch Perfect | Witty Comebacks, Jokes And Other Stuff

Monday, May 1, 2017

The Man Of Two Dimensions Vol.1

At Term 1, we started to write a story and the genre is "Fantasy". My story is about a boy that was transferred to a world that was different from the world that he used to leave in, which is "Earth". While he was on that world he learnt a something that he had never learnt before, or have he? Here read the find out. It will have a Vol.2 but I don't know when it will be published. P.S I just forgot that I didn't upload this yet till now. Anyway have a nice time reading the story, it will take about 30-40 minutes to read all of it, so sit back, relax and enjoy or lie down relax and enjoy.


Chapter 1


It’s a nice day again, there’s no storm and the beautiful, blazing sun is up.There is cold breeze in the air, like when you are at the beach, also a nice time to visit someone.


“I’m back again!” I shouted, while I merrily wave to Mr.Gibbs. Mr.Gibbs is a bender and also a friend of mine. He sells crystals that were found in caves in here Japan, or China.


“So you're back again?” he asked. “Here I have new ones, would you want take a look?-- of course you do, here.”


Since when I was a kid I really loved crystals, and I also love to collect them.
Then I found this shop called “Mr. Gibb's Crystal Shop!”. I know, a corny name right?
But I took a look, and saw many of them that I have not seen before, so of course I ask dad to buy me all of them, and he did.
Since then, I always hanged in here almost every day to see if there are new ones, and also to talk to Mr.Gibbs.


Then, while looking at the new crystals, I had a thought in my mind. It was like somebody is trying to make me think something. My head, it was spinning, I can see, creatures near me--.


“Kid, you love crystals, right! Then, have you heard the story of “The man of two dimensions.” he whispered. It suddenly vanish, I was thankful and now...scared. I quickly shook my head side to side and I quietly said “no”. Suddenly as soon as I said that, he quickly closed the store and also closed the blinds and then dragged me to a wall. Next he wrote a mysterious symbol that I have never seen before “or have I?”. All of a sudden an entrance appeared in a blink of an eye.


Then again he dragged me, this time, down into an old stair that led to an old room…
I looked around carefully and I saw that the room he dragged me into is a library. Before I even said anything, Mr.Gibbs already  took a book. It was big, old and mysterious.


“Here, I will tell you the story.” he said, chuckling.
I wondered, why would he close the store and go to this secret place to just tell me a story, is it related to me for some reason. I opened my mouth and tried to ask him  but nothing came out.


“Here is the story--” he said, opening the book.
“Along time ago, there was this boy who was called, “The Man Of Two Dimensions”.
He was a normal boy in the first Dimension called Earth, but a hero on the other. That boy did many adventures, but he only kept it to himself. He also met many friends and many enemies, he battled many foes and even their king. But at his final battle he didn’t appear and that dimension had been destroyed, and controlled. After, when he came back, he saw all it was like a picture from hell. The people hated him and he didn’t come back……”


Chapter 2
He gave me the book after he told a quarter of the story.
I waved good bye, and bowed my head(an action for appreciation in Japan culture) but I didn’t say anything.


I got home, thinking about that story. I tried to read but I can’t take it, my body can’t move and my mind is blurry, being the way it is, I fell asleep...


There were three men standing, with an army behind them and one of them was holding two crystals. The crystals were red and blue in colour, they had powers, as I see. And then crystal killed many, many, men in a second. In that time I heard a voice that called my name, it was from behind me, I looked, but then, as I look, that voice laughed and laughed. As he laughed I looked at my body and saw…..Blood.


“Aghrr!!!” I shouted. My body is limp, it felt real, I was scared. When I saw those crystals I remembered something. “They were my grandfather’s crystals” I whispered.


Tonight is my parents anniversary. I hope dad will come today for dinner because it’s a special day. My dad is a really busy man he doesn’t even come home every day.  


At the time when I was small, I had a dad. I still have him to day, but he doesn’t come back home most of the time because of his work. However today is different, he didn’t even bother to go to their marriage anniversary with mum.


“Mum, I’m going to get dad, ok?” I tried to smile, even though I was upset and disappointed.


However, when I was in his office, he wasn’t there. I looked around and asked his employees, but all they replied with is that dad went to come home for his anniversary. I wanted to come home but someone or something is stopping me. I looked around and I saw a big glass container and a crystal was inside,the crystal was blue, bright and shining. I have never seen it before,”No, wait I have. it was in the dream.” I said, shivering.


Although I was terrified. The way it shines made me, open the container and then touch it. I felt like I can’t control my body, it was like controlling itself.


I felt a shock went through my body, it was terrifying, I closed my eyes and shaked.
My body crashed in a hard floor. Then I tried to open my eyes, but I only saw a blade, flying, it was made out of light, and it was, ready to kill me…


Chapter 3:


I felt drowsy, my head was spinning and I thought I’d puke. Next, I realize I was on the floor.
Afterwards, I heard a voice, but it wasn’t clear.
“Hey, are y---de--d? If you’re----, answer, because-- still have many---  to do”  It was a voice that was like from a boy my age, like a 16-18 year old.
I was confused I didn’t know what to do. What happen to me? Was I teleported? I had many questions. How? I guess that’s out of the question now. I need to quickly tell him that I’m not dead.
I slowly open my eyes widely and then said “H--!”


Before I even spoke a sharp thing went through my stomach, I looked at it and saw that it was a bow, but it wasn’t an ordinary one. The wound was bleeding, bad.
After, the boy who talked to me  looked around and then suddenly a sword appeared in his hands. He waved it around, then all of a sudden we were teleported.


The boy carried me and laid me on a soft surface. Well I think it’s was a bed.
“My name is Jake,” I said while looking at him. My wound still hurts though, so I didn’t introduce myself very well.


As I quess he was like my age. He also had a scar in his eye, it’s a big one.
“I didn’t ask your name,” he interrupted.
“I will just get a bandage and also some other things to heal you. Anyway where are you from, Skyland?” he continued
Skyland? Where is that? But now I know this is not my world, am I hallucinating?
Maybe so, I raise my hand and pinched myself really hard. I wasn’t hallucinating, it was real.
After he came back he saw me pinching myself and muttered “Are you an idiot?”


The wound was still bleeding, and it seriously hurt.


But then, before he even tried to heal my wound. It was already healed, there were no more blood and also the arrow seem to disappear. I was confused, shocked, surprised, and so was he.


“Hey, who are you? Are you a mage? If so, why didn’t you tell me?,” he ask.
“No, I’m not a mage... ” I replied


Suddenly, something fell out of my pocket. I looked at it closely and now I know, this was my grandfather’s crystal. I touched it, and then….


“Any way, Jake or whatever your name is, I sincerely apologize for my actions. If you don’t remember, I pushed you out of the way, and then smacked you into the floor…….”he stopped.


He rushed to me, angry and also…. Happy? He grabbed my shirt and shouted “Where have you been!”


“What?! Do you know me? How?” I said, grabbing his hands.


“Of course I do! You’re my best friend, and you were the one who help me 12 years ago! Don’t you remember me, I’m Kei!” as he hugged me tightly. As I felt the warm drops of tears on my shoulder.


Chapter 4:


After that incident, when I woke he told me the whole story.


“Your grandfather was “The Man of Two Dimensions” he always helped us when we were in danger---”
Before he said anything else I shouted “wait,wait,wait,wait,wait. What?”


“Oh, didn’t your grandfather tell you that?” he replied


“Huuuuuuuh!? What do you mean he is? Are you confusing me with someone?” I said while in shock.


“Nope, I would never confused you with someone. I know who you are when I saw that scar on the side of your belly.”said Kei


“How did you know about my scar, and how did you see it?” I said


“Ahhh. I didn’t tell you yet I have an x ray vision”


When he said that I felt limp, I lost my strength and trembled.


“So you can see my private thing too”


“No, or can’t I?” he said, laughing.


“ Please don’t use your x ray vision on me, please” while again, trembling


“Ok, or will I?” Kei replied back, while again laughing


“Any way, I will continue the story. As I said you grandfather was “The Man of Two Dimensions”, as I said again he helped us when we were in danger. Then there  was this time when you were 4 years old I think, and you grandfather said that you begged him to take you here. After that, you always joined him when he came to visit. But one day you and grandfather slept in here and then one the crystals was stolen. Next a monster appeared itself with the stone, and there began the war. Your grandfather fought again and again,But he didn’t defeat it. He lost.” he finished.


“I will tell you all the story later, but for now let’s have some fun!”


Then he dragged me out and then gave me a bow. We hunted creatures that were very wierd, and as he said, “had fun” ,again we were attacked…


Chapter 5:


We were trapped, there were tons of them, they were all monsters. They looked liked shadows and also very terrifying. I felt petrified, but when I looked at Kei, I saw that he was still smiling.


“Don’t worry I can take them all down, but when something goes wrong, run, ok?.” he said confidently. I nodded. At a second he was gone, he was fighting the enemies but then…


(Swooosh!)He was caught on a net! After that he shouted”Jake! Run!”. Kei was getting beaten up, then suddenly (boom!), a monster like human appeared. He was not like the others he was bigger and had a face that looked like a lion.


He was ready to kill him, and then he bit Kei’s arm off. I felt anger coming all through me, suddenly my mind blurred. I heard a man saying, “You can save him, you are the next man”.
Next thing I noticed, I had a cane, I was saying words that I can’t even understand, but one thing I really feel that my body is being controlled.


After all the monsters we’re cleared and also when my mind was back. I came to Kei and asked “Are you ok?“


“Yeah, but Jake, that was really cool! After all you're the grandson of the hero” Kei said, on the ground, again smiling.


“Can you get the potion out of my right pocket?, it will heal me”
I reached out to his pocket and tried to look for it. I grabbed a thing and then----
“Oh no, no, no, no, that’s not it. That’s umm.. Stick… that um… I found…”(Raised up),
he said quickly and nervously.


I realized that it was really another thing, you know… Once I realized I felt a little bit embarrassed, of course, and then took of my hand really quick.


“Why would you put your stick that you found, in that side!” I said madly, looking down.
“Hehehehe, well it’s more comfortable in that side, also don’t be shy. If the potion is not there look for it on the the other side.


I had a dream again. I became powerful, I was also saving the world and mostly my “Nakamas”...


Chapter 6


Next morning when I saw Kei he was back in his tip top form, his arm was back too.
“Good morning!” Kei said, while stretching.
“Want some coffee?”


“Yes please! But are you really ok now?” I asked, sitting down on the dining chair.


“Yup! Very ok!” while passing the coffee to me. “Oh I forgot! I have to tell you the story.” he continued.


“Here let’s start. Do you remember when I said that you got banned from here.”
“Yes I do.” I replied.
“In that time when you knew that, you apparently attacked them. When that happened what they did was, cut you in half.”


Huh? Did he just say that I was cut in half?
Finally I asked “Wait wasn’t the scar because of a surgery?”


“What’s a surgery?” he said


I guess that they don’t do surgery in here.
“No it’s nothing”
“Oh, ok. Anyway, this is the thing that I want you to accept. When your grandpa passed away he transferred the power he has left, to you. Now this is your time, you are the next man. What we have to do now is find a way to get the second crystal back and kill the one who took it, and who conquered this world years ago


“Excuse me Kei why is this house not in their control yet?” I wondered
“Because it is not visible in the naked eye, but if you're wondering why you can see it is because I have let you see it. Oh and also they can’t see us when we’re inside.”
Chapter 7:


We, Kei and I, trained for at least a month and waited for the right moment.
Our plan was to save a village that was near us and then plan another way to defeat the king.


“Now’s the time” I said to Kei, hiding.


We Kei informed the people that we were going to attack and when they hear a shout they have to run to the far side of the village to safety.


“Run!!!” I shouted. After that second we were attacked.
We countered an attack and then battled enemy after enemy.
We all won the battles, but then there is this one…


“Hahhahahahah! Don’t be happy if you had just defeated those weaklings, be happy if you ever defeat me!” the last monster said with a deep voice.


He had a gigantic axe and is like a minotaur, but bigger. I guess anything could happen in here but I still have to fight, to help the people and grant my grandpa’s last wish.


“You can do it grandson.” Says a an old man, it was my grandfather! “Just go and save those people for me. Just read some of the spells in the book that I’m giving you”


Then again I transformed, I had a cane and also a book. But this time I am not controlled.
“Lingchi!” I shouted.
After I shouted that he, the monster got cuts all around him.
“Aghgrrhg” he cried.


“Final blow, Nemurenai akuma!”


Then he was….Dragged down to hell.


After all of that, the villagers were happy but this will not last, this is just the beginning.

Thursday, April 13, 2017

Maths Reflection

Today I did a reflection about what stage I am in, in maths. It is a short one, but I hope you enjoy it!


The Cultural Dances

In the last few weeks we have been learning about the dances of some cultures. Then in this week we were lucky enough to perform the dances that we've learn. The year 5's were doing the Samoan "Sasa", the year 4's and 6's have been doing the "Super Haka" and the "Te rakau". Also a special thanks to Ms. Bell for giving the idea and teaching the year 4's and 6's the dance.



The Moon

In the past three weeks we have been learning about the moon. Some about it's history, legends and some facts about it. Now this week we had to make a presentation about it. The information are really interesting you could learn some things that you didn't know yet. Anyway have a good day, bye!


Friday, April 7, 2017

W.A.L.T Subtract Negative Integers

This week we learnt a new method which is how to subtract negative integers. It could be hard, the first time that you learn it but it will be easy quickly. As always I hope you understand and learn this method so you can use it. But anyways I hope you have a good day, bye.


Friday, March 31, 2017

The Duatholon

Yesterday 30th of March, we had a Duatholon race. It was basically a race that includes bikes or scooters at the first part of the race. 
First of all, we needed to get our "wheels" and race on a zigzag path in the Hornby High court. Then we needed to follow the path a second time (for year 4 to 6).
Next we had to put the our "Wheels" back where we got them, fast.
Finally we, year 4 to 6, had to run around the Hornby Primary field twice.
(I came 4th on the year 6 boys race)
Any way, that was my experience of the Doutholon.




The Moon

In this post I'm talking about some facts for the moon. Last week we started a new topic called "The Man in the Moon" and we had to do many things like this one, this is just a taste of it. All of these are facts about the moon, like how far it was, what it's diameter and more. It was a bit challenging, but it's really fun. As always I hope, you learnt something, bye!

If you want to get a better look here is the link: The Moon




W.A.L.T - Add Positive and Negative Numbers

Last week we had to do a DLO for this strategy. It is about how to Add Positive and Negative Numbers. In this time my next step could be Subtracting Positive and Negative Numbers. It was really easy and I picked up really quick so I really recommend it. I really do not know if that would be the next. But as always have nice day!


W.A.L..T- Add Equivalent Fractions

This week we learnt about how to add equivalent fractions. This is the DLO that will show you how to do it. It is quite difficult at first, but when you get the hang of it it's really easy.
I'm really sorry that I didn't do a Screencastify, but I will make one in the next week but anyways, bye!
W.A.L.T- Add Equivalent Fractions

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  • Numerators and Denominators
  • Equivalent fractions


Here is the first question
¾ + 8/12 =


First, what we need to do is to understand the question or summarize it.
So for this we need to look at the two denominators. Because the denominators are different it’s really hard to answer the question.
Now, we need to see if you can multiply the smaller denominator to be equal to the bigger one, also multiply the smaller numerator too.


In this we will have.
9/12 + 8/12 =


In this time we can add them easily because the both denominators are the same


9/12 + 8/12 = 1 5/12


This is a method that you can use, if the denominators in your question is in the multiplication table it is in.
For example:
4, 8, 12, 16, 20 and so on.


My next step could be:
W.A.L.T Subtracting Factors.

Anyway have a good day and bye!

Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Spencer Park Trip

On March the 10th, some of the classes in Hornby Primary went to a trip in Spencer Park. I learnt some things and I also enjoyed being there. If you want to know more, here is the story, bye!

W.A.L.T Write an information report that informs the audience.

Success Criteria
I know I will be successful when….
  • I use an opening statement that explains the subject of the report.

  • The opening statement is followed by sentences that describe the event; what you saw, what you did, how you felt, what you learnt.
  • Each paragraph focuses on a different aspect of the topic; travelling, the beach, the lagoon walk, playground.
  • A general statement about the topic usually rounds off the report.


On the 10th of March, we (Ako Ngatahi) and some of the other classes from here, went to a trip to Spencer Park. In this trip, we saw many this like cobwebs, horses and many more. We also did a Challenge that was very cool.

First of all in the bus, I was with Khush and Vann on the seat. In there we chatted and laughed too, we also made some jokes and then relax. Then also Vann and I made a bit of a prank, when Khush slept we drew a figured on Khush's cheek and then told him when he woke up while we laugh.

Suddenly, we were there! We were finally at Spencer Park. The first thing we had to do is go to our groups. Before we  went to the bus we were put in groups with the other classes. (I’m in group 1). Then we were put in groups again. Group 1 did the lagoon walk first.
It was a bit tiring because the walk was quite long and the path was “quite muddy” if you may say. We saw some horses on our way, they were very big, and also very tamed, but they don’t really like noises. Also we “saw” some well....you know, “digested food” that comes out of your “rear end”. The weather was really hot, because before we went on that trip, it was raining a bit. At last, we saw the place where you watch the birds at.But I’m gonna say it was a bit boring on the fact that we didn’t see the birds very well, but at least we saw them, and the horses.

Next we returned on the real park and rested for a bit and played on the playground.
Then again, we walked to the next destination. We went to the beach that is in there.

The path was a bit bumpy and also very dusty. There were many dried trees and I think that place was really good for body dumping (jokes). It was really hot, hotter because there were no shades cause the trees were dry, yet thankfully we had our school hats and the wind became a bit cooler.

When we arrived at the beach, we had a choice to take off or keep our shoes on. Well being “cool” that I am I took off my shoes. In the beach we needed to get some beach treasures like drift wood and also some sea shells. We can’t find them so we needed to dig so we can find the treasures, even so we didn’t really find many. Then, after the treasure finding, the teachers and adults decided to do a challenge.

In the challenge we had to make a sandcastle in 5-12 mins. When we finished and they had to decide who won the adult/ teachers didn’t really say which group won, because we had to go back quickly. I tried to put my shoes on but then, my feet were sandy. Well looks who’s “cool” now? I said. I thought, well apparently it’s not me. That is why I had to walk with sandy feet in my shoes.

Still, the path we took after that, was short. Our group, group 1 came back and ate our lunch. Then before we finish, the other groups came and also ate their lunch.

Finally, we finished playing in the playground and then went back to school and the went home. After that trip I learnt many things, but this is my favourite. There are many hunters hideout in there, isn’t that cool? Even though the trip was a bit tiring, I still loved it.
Now after that trip, we are gonna make a sculpture using the “treasures” that we found, so stay tuned.

Friday, March 17, 2017

W.A.L.T Using Decomposition

This week, the stars (our group in maths) reviewed a method that we did last year. Which is "Using Decomposition", it was a method that I normally use to solve subtraction many questions. It is the most easiest method/strategy that I know, except using a calculator (joke). Please let me know if it worked for you, have a good day, bye!


Tuesday, March 14, 2017

Adding And Subtracting Tenths!


Here is my video about adding and subtracting tenths. I learn this strategy yesterday so I hope you will like it. It is my first video of the year so I was a bit nervous, but here it is. Bye!


Dinosaur insect!

W.A.L.T summarize and retell the main ideas and important information from what I have read in my own words.

Success Criteria:
  • Find important information about the weta and write them in my own words.
  • Find information from a range of sources including one I have found by myself.
  • Write information in my own words.
  • My layout/presentation is easy to read/understand.
  • Include information about at least 6 parts of the weta's body.
  • My information and ideas help my audience to understand the learning. 

This past 3 weeks,  we have been learning about weta and we had to create a DLO about it. Now I made a thinglink and here it is. Wetas are invertebrates that had evolved into 70 different species and they lives in New Zealand. This post is about one of the giant weta that have 11 different species and the biggest species is the wetapunga, Any way I hope you find this interesting as I do, bye!

Tuesday, March 7, 2017

My Best Friend!


In the past weeks our class (Ako Ngatahi) were writing a short story about a video titled “The Present”. It was a story about a boy who got a present and it was a puppy. After he discovered that the puppy only had three legs.

Here is the video, I assume that you might enjoy the video and maybe my writing too bye!


W.A.L.T: Write a narrative

Success Criteria
I know I will be successful when….
  • The title is suitable for the text.
  • The orientation tells who the story is about, and when and where the story happened.
  • The complication describes a problem and explains what happened next.
  • The resolution explains how the problem was solved.


My Best Friend

When I woke up I rushed to the kitchen and ate my breakfast which was egg, bacon, oatmeal and pancakes but I burnt it ( I don’t know how to cook). After that I stood up and went to the toilet. I rinsed my face with a bit of cold water and while brushing my teeth I was thinking of video games. What were the games that I can play? Then I accidentally swallowed the water that I shouldn't actually swallow.

I went to the living room, the temperature was hot and it was really sunny, so I closed all the curtains so that sunlight would not ruin my sight. Also I turned on the air conditioner.

All of a sudden I remembered those horror movie forests that are very dark and cold like something will jump out of them and said “ Elghr!” while shaking my head fast. I sat down and played the Battlefield, then suddenly my mum appeared with a little box. She placed the box on the table, opened the curtains and said “ that is your present” while pointing to the box with a bit of smile.

My mum works at an office, and I am pretty sure that her work is supposed to translate mangas.

“Mangas” - they are comics like stories that are normally Japanese but can also be translated in some language, they are mostly black and white, yet sometimes it can be coloured.

“Also, why don’t you go outside?” she questioned. I was very irritated and mumbled  ”Aghr” I was annoyed at first but then I got a bit curious like curious George.

I opened the box and saw a puppy. It was very cute, he was creamy brown in colour and had a big black adorable nose, also he was very energetic, but then I saw it only has three legs. I didn’t like it, then I pushed him off my lap and thought how pathetic. I was very angry and struck the box down, and the puppy didn’t know why. The reason that I didn’t like the puppy is because I thought my friends will mock me ( I don’t mind it now because I love my pet ) and I thought it would be lazy because it only has three legs.

Next he tried to steal my attention so I would play with him, yet I kicked him and he stumbled down. It was like a bowling game and he was the bowling ball. He got up and saw a red ball under the drawers, he ran very fast to get it, then …

(Bang!) I looked and saw him, he hit his head on the drawers, he got up like it was nothing and got the ball anyway. He was happily playing with it, when suddenly he pushed it against my foot, me being annoyed I kicked it and I accidently kicked it to the box that I struck down earlier. Without questioning he tried to get the ball, yet he trapped himself in the box, I was a bit worried and a bit surprised but before I tried to help him he got himself out.

After he got out he was looking for the ball, he was very clumsy I thought , and giggled.

Later on, he saw the ball and he accidently pushed it, towards me, in that time I  became a bit calm and a bit happy, I got the ball and I also crutches, because I’m also disabled.

While getting them that dog was curious then a  soon as I stand up he happily barked. I walked with my dog outside and shouted “mum I’m going outside!”. Of I went with my clumsy new friend.