Reading Activity

Looking at the image on the front page and the title of the text, how do the two support one another? It looks like the Mother and the Father split up because the three kids are in the car with the mother and the mother looks unhappy because they are leaving the father.

Where were the family initially living, what do you think life was like living at such a place? The family lived in a sheep Farm with their Father who owned the farm, I think it is really hard living their because they do to much work like waking up early in the morning.

Where had the boys and mum moved to after his parents split up? They moved to a flat in Wellington where they can live apart from the father.

What is a council flat? A council flat is a flat where there are only three or two bedrooms also it means that the family can pay a little but the council can pay the rest.

Do you think his little sister knew what was happening between mum and dad? Use evidence from the text to support your answer. The little sister did not know because she asked her brothers “why cant Dad come with us”.

What was the young boy wandering? He wondered the same thing, If he and mum could not live together anymore, why can't dad come and live next door to us in the city.

Why does it say “the morning we left when we were sitting in the car dad through the window and kissed all of us, even mum”? Why did the author mention “even mum separately and say the word even? What is the author implying? Because he still loves her and the kids and also he will miss mum too.

For what reason would the young boy have cried? how did he deal with his emotions instead of crying? He thought he might cry but he did not instead he yelled to the kids “SHUT UP AND SIT BACK IN YOUR SEATS PROPERLY”.

Wednesday:

Why was the new place in Wellington not too bad? Because he still missed his father and his pet (Kunikuni) also feeding the lambs.

What sound did the young boy even get used to while staying at his new place in Wellington?  He got used to the rubbish truck waking him up at 6:30 in the mornings with its air brakes hissing.

For what reason do you think it took the young boy a few weeks before he began to miss everything and the ways things were before?  Because he liked hearing the different languages also smelling the other peoples cooking also enjoying the twilight and being nosy.

What does the word ‘miserable’ mean? it means unhappy and uncomfortable.

If you were in the same shoes as this boy how would you feel going through all of this within such a short amount of time - (Use your empathy skills) I will comfort him and help him be happy by visiting his father and staying there for a few weeks then come back to the flat.

Why do you think mum was always checking up on the young boy after he cried and told her how upset he was? Because she does not want him to be unhappy at the flat she wants him to forget about the past and start again.

What are two things he did like about being in the units? For what reason do you think he liked this? Because he likes to walk around and also he likes smelling the other peoples food.

Thursday/Friday

So far think what emotions is the author making the reader feel by reading this text? It is making the reader miserable and stink.

Who has the author portrayed as being an upset and sad character, how do you know this?  The author is talking about Cherie and her emotions in the book.

Judging from the boy stopping a fight and helping Tomo out, what do we know about his personality?  He is caring and kind also he does not want to get into trouble.

What was Tomo? What does this word mean? It is a list of characters.

For what reason did Tomo, the young boy and Meilai stick together? They stayed together as a group so no one gets hurt.

Why was Wednesday their favourite day? Because it was Laundry day.

What did the boy and Tomo do when they saw some young children tagging? Did they do the right thing? Justify your answer. They Broke up the fight because as they were tagging the boys beat up this foreign kid.

How did the boy slowly begin to warm up to being in Wellington? He stopped feeling so bad about living in the city.

What do you think the author is trying to say in this story - have a think about all of the boy’s feelings and emotions, what helped him get through this rough time? He became friends with other kids in the hood and they had fun hanging out together.

My School Highlight For Term 1

My favourite highlight for this year was starting Technology at Tamaki College with some Year 8`s every Tuesday morning we walk down to Tamaki College we all split up into three groups and these are the groups Hard Material, Graphics and last of all Cooking and I really ENJOY doing Graphics with Mr Pineda because he is really talented at Art and we also enjoy his activities he gives to the students and I.

Times Tables

This is my Maths Presentation and it is all about times tables 2 to 6...Hope you ENJOY!!!

The Life And Story Of Nelson Mandela

Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, was born on July 18 1918 in Mvezo,South Africa, he went to the South African Native College and studied law at the University of the Witwatersrand, He later passed the 
qualification exam to become a lawyer.

When he was 9 his father had died he was sent to prison for 27 years 7 years later he became the first black President of South Africa and helped alot of people throughout their lives.

He is always remembered by South Africans and also other people who loved him because Mandela is a man of many achievements he also did a lot of good things in his life and through his life.

Nelson Mandela was famous because he was the First black president of South Africa and most people looked up to him also kids because he showed a really good example for many people in the world, he is also memorable about his quotes, he is also special to because he saved alot of people from their lives and future.

Reading Activity

Reading Activity 2.

Who was the article written by? For what reasons did these people write this article, instead of a writer? Diana Noonan and the children of room 8 Hirangi School, the reason why it was not a writer was because it is a school that did this activity.

Referring to the image and title of the article, what do you think it is about? I think it is about a Hangi and kids that make it also eat it and i also think it is about healthy eating.

Where is the article set? The article is set in the end of Lake Taupo for them to cook their hangi, and eat at the end.

What is a settlement? Tell me two things about a settlement. A settlement is Setting something up, and i also think it is about setting someone down.

What does geothermal mean? Can you name two geothermal towns/cities in NZ? Auckland, and Wellington.

What are the children studying at school? What do you know about this topic? The children are studying about Healthy Food, I know because it says in the text that they are cooking Hangi and that people can bring their own food if they want to or not.

Because they are studying this topic what do you think they are learning? Can you tell me three things about healthy eating? Healthy eating is all about eating the correct stuff like fruits and vegetables also healthy eating is like having exercise and also getting more healthier.

What does their kai have to include? It has to include meat and vegetables.

Where did Mareka get her pork from? Would the meat be fresher because of the way it was caught and where it came from? Mareka dad shot the pig and then Mareka took it with her, also it is Healthier because it is fresh and and also got found hunting.

For what reason do you think they are wrapping the meat in tinfoil? Have you ever cooked or seen anyone cook using tinfoil. For what reason do you think they were using this material when cooking?  They use this to heat the food up also to keep it clean and fresh to eat, also they use this to warm it up for them to eat.

Wednesday:

What do they cook the food in? How do you think this cooks the food? They cook it in a Hangi that is made of wood they bring something raw then they put in in the wooden hagi 20 or 30 minutes later it is freshed and cook up ready to eat.

Why do the children not have to worry about their kai burning? because they will put in into the tinfoil to warm up and the burnt parts will be soft and also the kids can just peel it off.

What do you think about this traditional way of cooking? If you had the opportunity to cook in this way would you? Why/why not? No because i don't know how to but yes because my parents can.

How are the locals making money from this way of cooking? They can sell it for money.

What are the benefits of cooking in this way? Not wasting power also the food is fresh to eat because it is Healthier.

Approximately how long does it take for food to cook in this way? Is this the normal amount of time food takes to cook? I think it takes 30 minutes to cook or 15, also because it is cooked outside not inside.

When does the puia become cooler, for what reason does this occurence make it become cooler? They wrap it in Tinfoil to make it cooler and fresh to eat for the kids who make it.

For what reason was some of the food still firm? because it was not cooked properly and it was not wrapped in tinfoil.

Do you think that by cooking in this way the students are eating healthily? YES because it is fresher and healthier for kids.

What were some of the uses for puia, besides cooking? Hangi,potatoes,meat,vegetables.

Hands Up For Henna

Reading Activity 1: Hands Up For Henna?

Looking at the images on the front page, what do you think Henna is? Why do you think this?  I think Henna is a traditional kind of ink for your skin also to make it a body decoration, I think it is because it is mixed flowers and plants and different kind of objects.

What do the words dramatic and decoration mean? Dramatic means to over board, also decorations mean colorful things you can stick around in your house.

Why has Henna been used for hundreds of years in Somalia? because it is a traditional ink for the country and also they have been using it for years and years.

Where is the Henna imported from, why do they not just purchase it in New Zealand? The Henna is imported from Saudi Arabia, Its not difficult to to buy Henna in New Zealand.

What does the Henna powder feel like? What substance has the writer compared Henna to? The Henna powder feels like mud, and the writer has compared it to Black dye and tea.

Why do you think it took so long to draw the outlines for the Henna? Because you have to press hard and it also takes for hours.

What does the writer mean when he says “painstakingly begins to fill the outlines on Asli’s feet”? it means hes doing it gently and slowly because it takes for hours.

What type of traditional elements does the outlines include? (refer to the images) It includes flowers and plants and different other objects.

What do they use when applying the Henna? For what purpose do they use this instead of a small stick? Black Dye and Tea, because they want it to be nice and dark.

Wednesday:

What does Asli have to do after the Henna has been applied to her skin? She has to wait for two hours because it takes a really long time to dry up.

Henna has an ‘earthy’ smell, describe what you think this smells like? I think  it smells like the gas that people use for your car.

Baby oil is rubbed into the skin after the Henna has been applied, for what reason do you think they do this? To make it shiny and beautiful for the skin also to make it nice and smooth

How did Asli’s school friends previously react when she last had Henna?  Aslis friends said “cool” but the boys said “what happen to your hands” One of her friends dyed her hair with Henna.

How was Asli’s sister having fun? Is this different to the type of fun you have. How does your activity of fun and Asli’s sisters different? The sister is having fun with the last bit of Henna squeezing it all over one arm and that is why she is having fun.

What is Henna? Henna is a traditional ink that you use for your body in Somalia it is a really dark ink used for body.

Will the tradition of Henna continue? Yes  it will because it has been continuing for years and years and years.

Thursday / Friday

Henna is seen as being traditional, can you elaborate and find examples in the text of how it is traditional? Henna has been used for body adornment for thousands of years in Somalia.

In what countries do they use Henna? Somalia,middle east, north africa, and india.

Do you think because Henna is used on the skin it is encouraging people to get Tattoo’s why / why not? No because it is a body decoration also it is a traditional ink for somalias.

Would you recommend henna to be used by men/ women or both? What is your reasoning for this? Only women and girls because reading back through the story the boys at her school say “what happend to your hands”.

Write a step by step set of instructions at to how Henna is applied. The powder feels gritty, rather like sand, and aslis mother Marion whos going to get the decoration, mixes it with tea, also she mixes Black hair dye with it which will make the final color more intense and give it a glossy shine she mixes it with her fingers scooping it up a slaps it down again to make it look and feel like watery doe then she mixes it with her fingers and slaps it down again then last of all she puts it in a paper cone then its ready to use for body decoration.

Malaysian Airlines

The Malaysian Airlines plane has been missing with 239 people and it is  really sad to hear about ,also some people are asking a lot of questions about it like “are they OK” “are they safe” the saddest part is  that there are two babies on board.

It is really sad because the plane might of fallen into the sea or it might of blown up and got burnt or it has gone upon the clouds also it might of fallen into the sea, but no one has seen it and it is one of the biggest planes in the world.

It has been more than like 2 weeks since the Malaysian Airlines Plane have not been found, and a lot of people are investigating about it also their was a Christchurch man on the airline plane who has not been found also, and many people are getting more scared.

The Malaysian Airlines are still not found and people are getting scared and afraid for their relatives who were in the Airplane, the Airplane is from Kuala Lumpur and it has now vanished, right now people are hunting for the Airplane in different places.

Most families have helped search for the Malaysian Airlines Plane for days and days but still no ones getting near finding it, also there are alot of investigators keen to find the Malaysian Airline Plane.