Well Done Ruben & David
The final star pupils of the year
Kia ora and welcome to The Room 19 Blog! This blog is where we share life in room 19 with you. So get stuck in and have a good look around!
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Year 6 Graduation
Kia Ora Room 19,
Next week we will be graduating!
As part of the ceremony we sing 2 songs to our whanau. The 2 songs we have chosen this year are shown below. Click on the links to hear the songs and practice with the words.
Next week we will be graduating!
As part of the ceremony we sing 2 songs to our whanau. The 2 songs we have chosen this year are shown below. Click on the links to hear the songs and practice with the words.
Moving On, Looking Back
Kia Orana Room 19,
As we near the end of the year and our time at Papatoetoe South School, it's a good time to stop and think.
We have a great chance to look back and think about the things we have enjoyed, what we've learned and what some of our favourite experiences have been. It is also a time to look forward, to intermediate and the challenges of the future.
Your task is to think and write about-
- What have I really enjoyed from my time at Papatoetoe South School?
- What or who will I miss the most?
- What am I really looking forward to at Intermediate?
- What am I worried about for the future and moving on?
- How will I make sure my move up to Intermediate is a big success?
The usual blog rules apply.
As we near the end of the year and our time at Papatoetoe South School, it's a good time to stop and think.
We have a great chance to look back and think about the things we have enjoyed, what we've learned and what some of our favourite experiences have been. It is also a time to look forward, to intermediate and the challenges of the future.
Your task is to think and write about-
- What have I really enjoyed from my time at Papatoetoe South School?
- What or who will I miss the most?
- What am I really looking forward to at Intermediate?
- What am I worried about for the future and moving on?
- How will I make sure my move up to Intermediate is a big success?
The usual blog rules apply.
Meet the Robinsons Task
Kia Ora Room 19,
This week we been read-watching a movie called 'Meet the Robinsons'.
It is about an orphan inventor boy called Lewis who creates many different machines, 2 of which allow him to travel into the future and look into the past. He has great adventures along the way and meets some interesting characters.
Your task is to imagine you have a time machine.
- where would you go in the future?
- why would you go there?
- where would you go in the past?
- why would you go there?
- what might the positives be?
- what might the negatives be?
- is there anybody in particular you would like to see?
You must tell us the year that you are traveling to. For example:
Future Year = 2050
I would like to visit the year 2050 and see where I am at that time. I want to know what my occupation is, if I am still a teacher in Papatoetoe. I will be 76 years old so maybe I'd be retired.
Past Year = 1939
I would travel back to the year 1939 and visit Scotland. I would like to see the water horse and ride on it. The negative might be that it could eat me though! It would be an interesting time.
Use your imagination, the usual blog rules apply.
This week we been read-watching a movie called 'Meet the Robinsons'.
It is about an orphan inventor boy called Lewis who creates many different machines, 2 of which allow him to travel into the future and look into the past. He has great adventures along the way and meets some interesting characters.
Your task is to imagine you have a time machine.
- where would you go in the future?
- why would you go there?
- where would you go in the past?
- why would you go there?
- what might the positives be?
- what might the negatives be?
- is there anybody in particular you would like to see?
You must tell us the year that you are traveling to. For example:
Future Year = 2050
I would like to visit the year 2050 and see where I am at that time. I want to know what my occupation is, if I am still a teacher in Papatoetoe. I will be 76 years old so maybe I'd be retired.
Past Year = 1939
I would travel back to the year 1939 and visit Scotland. I would like to see the water horse and ride on it. The negative might be that it could eat me though! It would be an interesting time.
Use your imagination, the usual blog rules apply.
Your Fantasy Story
Kia Ora Room 19,
We know that fantasy allows us to create new possibilities. One way we have been doing this is by creating our own fantasy stories.
We have been planning these out and are going to create a fantasy short story this week. Your task is to give a sneak preview of your story. Tell us about the plot, characters and setting. This does not have to be in great detail but we should be able to understand what your story is about.
You can use paragraphs, bullet points or subheadings to show your ideas. The usual blog rules apply.
We know that fantasy allows us to create new possibilities. One way we have been doing this is by creating our own fantasy stories.
We have been planning these out and are going to create a fantasy short story this week. Your task is to give a sneak preview of your story. Tell us about the plot, characters and setting. This does not have to be in great detail but we should be able to understand what your story is about.
You can use paragraphs, bullet points or subheadings to show your ideas. The usual blog rules apply.
The Water Horse
The Water Horse
Kia Ora Room 19,
You have now finished the movie 'The Water Horse'. The story is set in Scotland and tells us about a boy and his experience with a water horse he calls Crusoe.
Your task is to tell us all about the characters, setting and plot of the movie. Give us a review and tell us what you thought!
The usual blog rules apply.
Room 19's Fantasy Wiki!
Kia Ora Room 19,
Room 19 now has it's very own wiki with all our fantasy creatures on it. We will be building this up over the next week or two so check it out to see our progress.
You will find information and pictures of each creature telling you about their name, appearance, behavior, habitat and survival tip.
The address for our wiki is:
Room 19 now has it's very own wiki with all our fantasy creatures on it. We will be building this up over the next week or two so check it out to see our progress.
You will find information and pictures of each creature telling you about their name, appearance, behavior, habitat and survival tip.
The address for our wiki is:
Good Luck Mr Liu
Kia-Orana Room 19,
Sadly today is our last day with the wonderful Mr Liu. We have been blessed to have him with us and we know that his next class will have a wonderful time learning with him.
Please leave a comment telling us something positive about your time with Mr Liu. Perhaps it's a favorite lesson or something funny he said, it could be anything! Check out the video below if you need some inspiration.
Sadly today is our last day with the wonderful Mr Liu. We have been blessed to have him with us and we know that his next class will have a wonderful time learning with him.
Please leave a comment telling us something positive about your time with Mr Liu. Perhaps it's a favorite lesson or something funny he said, it could be anything! Check out the video below if you need some inspiration.
Thank you Mr Liu!
How to Write a Recount
Good Morning Room 19,
Here is a framework and example of a great recount. The framework is to help you structure your recount.
Read the recount about a trip to the museum. Your task is to leave a comment to tell me what you think is great about this recount. Use the recount success criteria in your writing books as a guide. The usual blog rules apply.
Here is a framework and example of a great recount. The framework is to help you structure your recount.
Read the recount about a trip to the museum. Your task is to leave a comment to tell me what you think is great about this recount. Use the recount success criteria in your writing books as a guide. The usual blog rules apply.
Example of a Great Recount
Recount Features
Malo Room 19,
This term we have been doing recount writing. A recount gives your experience of a past event in the order it happened.
Remember, the usual blog rules apply.
This term we have been doing recount writing. A recount gives your experience of a past event in the order it happened.
You're task is to create the success criteria for a great recount. What are the main features? Bullet points with a brief explanation for each one. For example:
- Chronological Order
This means your recount must be arranged in time order. So start with what happened first and work your way through the events until you finish with the last thing.
Remember, the usual blog rules apply.
Your Fantasy Creature
Talofa Room 19,
We are now midway through the term and you have been creating all sorts of new possibilities through fantasy. An example of this is the fantasy monster pictures and descriptions you made last week.
Your task is to write about the fantasy creature you created. Use the description you made earlier and give lots of detail. You should use similes and metaphors, adjectives and rich language to really make your creature come to life! Tell us about it's appearance and behavior. Here is an example:
We are now midway through the term and you have been creating all sorts of new possibilities through fantasy. An example of this is the fantasy monster pictures and descriptions you made last week.
Your task is to write about the fantasy creature you created. Use the description you made earlier and give lots of detail. You should use similes and metaphors, adjectives and rich language to really make your creature come to life! Tell us about it's appearance and behavior. Here is an example:
Paddalak
Let me introduce you to Paddalak. Paddalak is usually a friendly and gentle natured creature who lives in lakes and rivers. He loves to eat small frogs and fish but when Paddalak gets hungry, he gets grumpy! He throws tantrums like thunderstorms and it is best to keep your distance at these times.
The rest of the time however, Paddalak is a puppy dog who just wants to play with you. His favorite game is fetch and when you throw a stick into the water, he shoots off like a missile to grab it. He has teeth like needles and eyes like shimmering emerald marbles. His tail swooshes back and forth when he swims and his skin is smooth like a boiled egg.
If you ever meet Paddalak lying on a rock or swimming on the surface, you could go and say kia ora! He likes to be tickled under the chin and if you give him some frogs to gobble down, he might even perform one of his special moves for you (such as blowing water out of his ears or doing a triple back-flip out the water and into the air). One thing is for sure- Paddalak is a special type of creature.
School Sports Day
Kia Ora Room 19,
Running, jumping, throwing and catching were just a few activities that the students of Papatoetoe South School were doing yesterday as part of our School Sports Day. Pulses were racing and everyone had a wonderful day in the sun!
Your task is to write a recount of the day. Here are some ideas to get you going:
- You could create a plan in your writing book to help you structure your thoughts.
- Think of each event you went to in chronological order.
- How were you feeling? What did you think? What could you see, hear, feel around you?
- What did you enjoy or dislike and why?
- Use metaphors and similes to make your writing more interesting.
- Try to really capture the audience's attention.
Here are some sentence starters and conjunctions you might consider using:
They were...
It was like...
I ran as fast as...
I felt like...
I could see...
Suddenly, but, however, while, as well as, after, before...
Check and edit your work before you post (the usual blog rules apply). High quality recounts will receive personal points!
Running, jumping, throwing and catching were just a few activities that the students of Papatoetoe South School were doing yesterday as part of our School Sports Day. Pulses were racing and everyone had a wonderful day in the sun!
Your task is to write a recount of the day. Here are some ideas to get you going:
- You could create a plan in your writing book to help you structure your thoughts.
- Think of each event you went to in chronological order.
- How were you feeling? What did you think? What could you see, hear, feel around you?
- What did you enjoy or dislike and why?
- Use metaphors and similes to make your writing more interesting.
- Try to really capture the audience's attention.
Here are some sentence starters and conjunctions you might consider using:
They were...
It was like...
I ran as fast as...
I felt like...
I could see...
Suddenly, but, however, while, as well as, after, before...
Check and edit your work before you post (the usual blog rules apply). High quality recounts will receive personal points!
Sky High
Imagine you are a kid with superpowers like the boy from Sky high. One day you discovered that you had superpowers. I want you to describe to me what your powers were like, using similes and metaphors and how you used these to stop a giant spider attacking the city.
Homework Image
Hi Team,
Have a look at the image below and come up with five compound sentences to describe what is happening.
Remember that compound sentences contain ideas linked by a conjunction.
eg. The penguin was wet because he fell into the water
Post your answers on the blog.
Have a look at the image below and come up with five compound sentences to describe what is happening.
Remember that compound sentences contain ideas linked by a conjunction.
eg. The penguin was wet because he fell into the water
Post your answers on the blog.
WANTED!
The town of Nopeace is under attacked by evil ogres! As the mayor I need a hero to come save us!
To convince me that you are the hero we need a picture of yourself. I also want to see what kind of powers do you have, and what kind of a person you are, so write some sentences about yourself!
I'm looking for the hero with the most awesome picture to be our hero!!
Thank you, and come help us!!!!
Mayor of Nopeace, John Help-needed
(Hint: be creative and draw you doing something brave and heroic!!)
The town of Nopeace is under attacked by evil ogres! As the mayor I need a hero to come save us!
To convince me that you are the hero we need a picture of yourself. I also want to see what kind of powers do you have, and what kind of a person you are, so write some sentences about yourself!
I'm looking for the hero with the most awesome picture to be our hero!!
Thank you, and come help us!!!!
Mayor of Nopeace, John Help-needed
(Hint: be creative and draw you doing something brave and heroic!!)
Fantasy Character Hospital
Oh Hello! My Name is Doctor Curegood and I run a hospital for sick and injured Fantasy Characters! I have so many patients that I can't look after all of them. Can you help me?
Here is a patient. Unfortunately I lost her chart! so I just have to describe her to you:
1. She lives in a tall tower I think.
2. She is very lonely and dreams of being able to escape her tower.
3. Her mom doesn't look really nice when I met her.
4. Her mom got really angry when I touched her really, really long hair and told me to go away!
Who is she?
Now try to create questions like these on a Fantasy character you know and test your classmates!!
Oh Hello! My Name is Doctor Curegood and I run a hospital for sick and injured Fantasy Characters! I have so many patients that I can't look after all of them. Can you help me?
Here is a patient. Unfortunately I lost her chart! so I just have to describe her to you:
1. She lives in a tall tower I think.
2. She is very lonely and dreams of being able to escape her tower.
3. Her mom doesn't look really nice when I met her.
4. Her mom got really angry when I touched her really, really long hair and told me to go away!
Who is she?
Now try to create questions like these on a Fantasy character you know and test your classmates!!
Lonely Ogre Heart
Kia Ora Room 19,
Doesn't it feel great to be living in a world where the All Blacks are officially world champions?
Our concept this term is fantasy. There are many types of strange and weird creatures in the fantasy world; unicorns, dragons, elves, Mrs Kelly... but today we are focusing on ogres and how to describe them. To do this we have drawn on our knowledge of adverbs and adjectives.
Your reading blogging task today is to imagine that you are a lonely ogre looking for love. You have decided to put an advert in the lonely hearts section of The New Zealand Herald. Using the best rich and colourful language you can imagine, describe these:
Doesn't it feel great to be living in a world where the All Blacks are officially world champions?
Our concept this term is fantasy. There are many types of strange and weird creatures in the fantasy world; unicorns, dragons, elves, Mrs Kelly... but today we are focusing on ogres and how to describe them. To do this we have drawn on our knowledge of adverbs and adjectives.
Your reading blogging task today is to imagine that you are a lonely ogre looking for love. You have decided to put an advert in the lonely hearts section of The New Zealand Herald. Using the best rich and colourful language you can imagine, describe these:
- your appearance
- your characteristics and behavior
- your interests and hobbies
- what you are looking for in your ideal ogre partner
Isn't he pretty? Remember, the usual blog rules apply. Good luck!
Homework Term 4 Week 1
Welcome Back Room 19! We hope you're looking forward to the new term.
There are eight tasks here, you must choose six of them.
1. Action Words
Action words are used to describe what is happening. Action words are called verbs. By using the right verb, you can give a much better description of the action.
Here is a list of verbs that can give the reader a better description of the action.
raced loitered
raced loitered
collapsed pondered
trudged deposited
chuckled commanded
lectured flogged
Use them to replace verbs in these sentences. Write the new sentences out in full:
1. The convict was hit with the whip.
2. The building fell down in the earthquake.
3. He ran quickly to save the baby.
4. She thought about her future.
5. She put some money in the bank.
6. The general told the soldiers to attack.
7. The hobo hung around near the railway station.
8. She slowly walked through the deep snow.
9. He had a little laugh to himself.
10. He spoke to the class about being on time.
2. The building fell down in the earthquake.
3. He ran quickly to save the baby.
4. She thought about her future.
5. She put some money in the bank.
6. The general told the soldiers to attack.
7. The hobo hung around near the railway station.
8. She slowly walked through the deep snow.
9. He had a little laugh to himself.
10. He spoke to the class about being on time.
2. Critical Thinkers
"We should ban all sausage rolls and pies from the tuckshop"
What do you think about this statement? Is it a good idea or a bad idea? I want you to come up with at least two reasons this could be a good idea, and two reasons you think this is a bad idea.
3. Creative Thinkers
Think about the following statement:
"If people lived on Mars we would..."
What do you think living on Mars would be like? What would we need to change in order to live in the environment?
Brainstorm the top 10 things you have to consider for surviving on Mars. Such things could be food, entertainment, water.
Use this brainstorm to help you design and sketch the first base to ever be built on Mars. Make sure to note with arrows how your top ten survival needs are being addressed on your base.
Bring this in on Friday.
4. Mathemagicians
do either questions 2 and 3 OR questions 4 and 5
do either questions 2 and 3 OR questions 4 and 5
5. Fantasy
Fantasy
Find and read a book (could be from the library) that
is about a fantasy story. When you have finished, answer these questions:
What is the book called and who is it by?
What is the story about?
Who are the main characters? What are they like?
E.g. how do they look? What are they brave?
What happens at the start of the story?
What happens at the end of the story?
What kind of things does the character do in the
book?
Why is this book a fantasy story? How can you tell?
6. Literacy
An alien from outer space has come to earth to spy on
you! After writing down all the activities you did afterschool, he needs to
report back to his leader. What do you think his recount of your life would be
like?
Remember: The alien is doing a recount of what
you did after school, so you need to write in recount form.
Also: You can be creative and make your activities fun
and cool!
Use this to help you get started.
Dear leader, I can’t believe first thing [name] did
after school finished was…
7. Maths Brainteaser!
Uncle Henry was driving to Halifax when he spotted a big green gorilla
on the side of the road. He screeched to a stop, jumped out of his car. He saw
the outline of a number on the gorilla. He couldn't quite see the number, but
he knew it was a 4 digit number. And:
1) He remembered seeing a number 1.
2) In the hundred's place he remembers the number is 3
times the number in the thousand's place.
3) He said the number in the one's place is 4 times
the number in the ten's place.
4) Finally he said the number 2 is sitting in the
thousand's place.
What is the number?
Happy Holidays Room 19
Kia Ora Room 19,
I hope you're all enjoying the holidays and have enjoyed the wonderful rugby on show. I certainly have!
We'd love to hear what your've been up to so leave a wee comment to let us know. You could think about these things:
- Did you go anywhere?
- Did you catch up with the whanau?
- What are your thoughts on the rugby?
- What are you looking forward to next term?
- What did you enjoy most so far this year?
Remember the usual blog rules apply. Enjoy the rest of your holidays and... go the All Blacks!
I hope you're all enjoying the holidays and have enjoyed the wonderful rugby on show. I certainly have!
We'd love to hear what your've been up to so leave a wee comment to let us know. You could think about these things:
- Did you go anywhere?
- Did you catch up with the whanau?
- What are your thoughts on the rugby?
- What are you looking forward to next term?
- What did you enjoy most so far this year?
Remember the usual blog rules apply. Enjoy the rest of your holidays and... go the All Blacks!
Spider Information Report Examples
Kia Ora Room 19,
Now we are nearly at the end of term 3 and you are all experts on at least one type of spider. You recently wrote an information report on a particular spider and it was great to see the high level of detail and rich topic vocabulary you used. Very impressive and informative!
Look at the comments below to see some fantastic information reports.
Now we are nearly at the end of term 3 and you are all experts on at least one type of spider. You recently wrote an information report on a particular spider and it was great to see the high level of detail and rich topic vocabulary you used. Very impressive and informative!
Look at the comments below to see some fantastic information reports.
Suffix Reading Task
Greetings Room 19,
We are learning to identify and use suitable suffixes. Your task is to look at the list of words below, identify a suitable prefix then use the word in a sentence. Make sure you write the suffix in bold.
Example:
respect - respectful
It is respectful to listen when someone is talking.
__________________________________________
1) believe
2) happy (remember the rule for words ending in 'y')
3)help
4) engage
5) care
6) joy
7) play
8) quick
9) flight
10) lion
Prefix Reading Task
Greetings Room 19,
We are learning to identify and use suitable prefixes. Your task is to look at the list of words below, identify a suitable prefix then use the word in a sentence. Make sure you write the prefix in bold.
Example:
respectful - disrespectful
It is disrespectful to interrupt someone who is talking.
__________________________________________
1) believable
2) happy
3) view
4) engage
5) fair
6) marine
7) play
8) decisive
9) activated
10) responsible
Rugby World Cup Task 4
Talofa Lava Room 19,
As we end the penultimate week of term, we start a mouth watering weekend of rugby.
We kick off with South Africa vs Samoa tonight. The bullish South Africans are so far undefeated in the tournament and seem to be hitting form at a good time. Samoa will need to put on a better display than the one against Fiji which was full of errors and very stop-start. Both teams are very physical and more than capable of finding their way to the try line.
Australia vs Russia is the first fixture on Saturday which should be a straight forward job for the Wallabies. France vs Tonga will be more competitive with Tongan pride up against French flair. France will also be looking to bounce back from defeat at the hands of the All Blacks.
The highlight of the weekend will undoubtably be Scotland vs England. The Calcutta Cup clash is always hotly contested and there is a lot at stake here. Scotland need to beat England by 8 points, no mean feat against an English side that is still to be defeated in the pool stages.
The final pool games of the tournament see Ireland take on the Italian Azzuri. Wales vs Fiji should be interesting depending on which Fiji side turns up and Argentina vs Georgia shouldn't throw up too many surprises despite Georgia's impressive result against Romania. More importantly, New Zealand will take on Canada at 3.30pm on Sunday. Although Canada had a great result against Tonga, they will face their hardest challenge yet in the All Blacks. Mils Muliaina will be looking for his 99th international cap and what better way to celebrate it than with a try...
Your task is to comment on the following:
- Who is top of the groups?
- What do you think the quarter final fixtures will be?
- What do you think semi final fixtures will be?
- Think about the team you are supporting. How have they gone in the tournament so far?
The usual blog rules apply. For more information on fixtures and results click here.
As we end the penultimate week of term, we start a mouth watering weekend of rugby.
We kick off with South Africa vs Samoa tonight. The bullish South Africans are so far undefeated in the tournament and seem to be hitting form at a good time. Samoa will need to put on a better display than the one against Fiji which was full of errors and very stop-start. Both teams are very physical and more than capable of finding their way to the try line.
Australia vs Russia is the first fixture on Saturday which should be a straight forward job for the Wallabies. France vs Tonga will be more competitive with Tongan pride up against French flair. France will also be looking to bounce back from defeat at the hands of the All Blacks.
The highlight of the weekend will undoubtably be Scotland vs England. The Calcutta Cup clash is always hotly contested and there is a lot at stake here. Scotland need to beat England by 8 points, no mean feat against an English side that is still to be defeated in the pool stages.
The final pool games of the tournament see Ireland take on the Italian Azzuri. Wales vs Fiji should be interesting depending on which Fiji side turns up and Argentina vs Georgia shouldn't throw up too many surprises despite Georgia's impressive result against Romania. More importantly, New Zealand will take on Canada at 3.30pm on Sunday. Although Canada had a great result against Tonga, they will face their hardest challenge yet in the All Blacks. Mils Muliaina will be looking for his 99th international cap and what better way to celebrate it than with a try...
Your task is to comment on the following:
- Who is top of the groups?
- What do you think the quarter final fixtures will be?
- What do you think semi final fixtures will be?
- Think about the team you are supporting. How have they gone in the tournament so far?
The usual blog rules apply. For more information on fixtures and results click here.
Spiders Cloze Reading Task
Kia Ora Room 19,
Here is your cloze reading task for today. You have the whole day to complete it in your reading book and may work quietly with a partner. Check that your work makes sense and is factual! For information on spiders, click here.
Spiders are small, eight-legged that are best known for spinning silk webs. Spiders spin webs so they can catch for their food and even larger and insects cannot escape.
All spiders spin but some don't spin webs. spiders spin a single line with a end. Any insect near, gets trapped when the spider swings the sticky line near them.
All spiders have fangs and most kinds have glands. They use their fangs and poison glands to their food. A spider's bite can kill insects and other small animals. A few kinds of spiders are to human beings. In North America, six kinds of spiders harm people, they are - the Brown Recluse, Sac, Black Widow, Brown Widow, Red-legged Widow and the Varied Widow. Four of the Widow are known to bite humans. The bites of these six spiders often cause mild . Usually a person iritates a spider several times for it to bite you. In Australia, the most dangerous spider is the with the , a type of Black Widow spider, also being .
Spiders are helpful to people because they eat insects. They eat and
locusts which destroy . Spiders also eat flies and which carry diseases. Spiders feed mostly on insects but some capture and eat tadpoles, small frogs, small fish and mice. Most f are larger and stronger than the males and occasionally they eat males. Spiders can live anywhere they can find food like fields, woods, swamps, caves and deserts. One kind of spider spends most of its life . Another kind lives near the top of Mount , the world's highest . Some live in houses, barns, and other buildings. Others live on the outside of buildings, on walls, windscreens and corners of doors and windows.
The life span of arachnids in temperate areas is a single season, therefore they rely on to perpetuate the species from year to year. In warm regions, certain groups (some scorpions and tarantulas) appear to live more than a single year, in fact some tarantulas in captivity have survived for as long as years.
There are more than kinds of spiders. Scientists believe there may be up to 50,000 to 100,000 kinds. Some are smaller than than the head of a but some are larger than a person's . One kind of spider, a South American tarantula is measured at 25 centimetres but that is with its legs extended.
Most people think spiders are insects but scientists classify spiders as s. Insects are different in a number of ways. Spiders have legs but ants, bees, beetles and other insects have only legs. Most insects have or antennae which are feelers. Arachinids include daddy long legs, scorpions, mites and .
Scientists classify spiders as either spiders or Tarantulas, according to certain differences in their bodies such as the way their point and move. In addition, spiders can be grouped according to the way they . Web spinning spiders spin webs to catch s. Others lie and wait for insects to come.
Here is your cloze reading task for today. You have the whole day to complete it in your reading book and may work quietly with a partner. Check that your work makes sense and is factual! For information on spiders, click here.
Spiders
Spiders are small, eight-legged that are best known for spinning silk webs. Spiders spin webs so they can catch for their food and even larger and insects cannot escape.
All spiders spin but some don't spin webs. spiders spin a single line with a end. Any insect near, gets trapped when the spider swings the sticky line near them.
All spiders have fangs and most kinds have glands. They use their fangs and poison glands to their food. A spider's bite can kill insects and other small animals. A few kinds of spiders are to human beings. In North America, six kinds of spiders harm people, they are - the Brown Recluse, Sac, Black Widow, Brown Widow, Red-legged Widow and the Varied Widow. Four of the Widow are known to bite humans. The bites of these six spiders often cause mild . Usually a person iritates a spider several times for it to bite you. In Australia, the most dangerous spider is the with the , a type of Black Widow spider, also being .
Spiders are helpful to people because they eat insects. They eat and
locusts which destroy . Spiders also eat flies and which carry diseases. Spiders feed mostly on insects but some capture and eat tadpoles, small frogs, small fish and mice. Most f are larger and stronger than the males and occasionally they eat males. Spiders can live anywhere they can find food like fields, woods, swamps, caves and deserts. One kind of spider spends most of its life . Another kind lives near the top of Mount , the world's highest . Some live in houses, barns, and other buildings. Others live on the outside of buildings, on walls, windscreens and corners of doors and windows.
The life span of arachnids in temperate areas is a single season, therefore they rely on to perpetuate the species from year to year. In warm regions, certain groups (some scorpions and tarantulas) appear to live more than a single year, in fact some tarantulas in captivity have survived for as long as years.
There are more than kinds of spiders. Scientists believe there may be up to 50,000 to 100,000 kinds. Some are smaller than than the head of a but some are larger than a person's . One kind of spider, a South American tarantula is measured at 25 centimetres but that is with its legs extended.
Most people think spiders are insects but scientists classify spiders as s. Insects are different in a number of ways. Spiders have legs but ants, bees, beetles and other insects have only legs. Most insects have or antennae which are feelers. Arachinids include daddy long legs, scorpions, mites and .
Scientists classify spiders as either spiders or Tarantulas, according to certain differences in their bodies such as the way their point and move. In addition, spiders can be grouped according to the way they . Web spinning spiders spin webs to catch s. Others lie and wait for insects to come.
Spider Information Report
Ciao Room 19,
This term we have been learning how to write an information report.
We know the features (it is factual and detailed) and structure (paragraphs and subheadings) of an information report and have been doing research on spiders so that we have prior knowledge on the subject.
When writing about animals, some useful subheadings may be:
- appearance
- habitat
- movement
- food
- behavior
- lifecycle
Your task is to choose a particular type of spider eg. Wolf Spider, Tarantula, Funnel Web Spider, Silver Tail, Goliath Bird Catching Spider etc and write an information report on it.
Use the information you gathered through your research. The usual blog guidelines apply.
Anti-Bullying Task
Malo Room 19,
This week we are going to be tackling the issue of bullying. Look at the ideas below and comment. The usual blog rules apply.
- What is bullying? List all the possible behaviors.
- Why is bullying a problem?
- Who does bullying affect?
- What do you do if you are being bullied?
- What do you do if you know somebody is being bullied?
- Why do people bully?
- How do we stop the problem of bullying?
- Add a link to a website that helps with the problem of bullying.
This week we are going to be tackling the issue of bullying. Look at the ideas below and comment. The usual blog rules apply.
- What is bullying? List all the possible behaviors.
- Why is bullying a problem?
- Who does bullying affect?
- What do you do if you are being bullied?
- What do you do if you know somebody is being bullied?
- Why do people bully?
- How do we stop the problem of bullying?
- Add a link to a website that helps with the problem of bullying.
Penguins Cloze Reading Task
Good Morning Room 19,
Complete this cloze reading task using the words provided below. Check that it makes sense and has the correct grammar.
When you think of Antarctic wildlife, ______________ are often the first animal that come to mind.
Penguins are true _______________ birds. To survive the harsh conditions of the Antarctic, their bodies are _______________by a thick layer of blubber and a dense network of waterproof ____________. Penguins' bones are solid and heavy, which help them to remain __________________ and reduce the energy needed for pursuit diving. Some ______________ can reach depths of 300 metres or more and stay submerged for up to 25 minutes, though most prefer shorter, shallower dives.
Penguins feed heavily on fish, ______________ , and other small crustaceans.
Penguins generally breed in large, dense colonies called ______________, some with 180,000 or more birds. The sights, smells, and noise of one of these huge colonies are unforgettable. Most penguins build nests of ___________ and there they incubate one or two eggs. Adult pairs take turns _______________ their eggs and feeding the chicks once they have _______________. Communication at these crowded rookeries can be very important not only in locating mates or ______________, but also in courting rituals or signalling danger. In addition to vocal signals, penguins also communicate by head and _______________ waving, bowing, gesturing and preening.
Natural _______________ of the penguin include seals, _____________ whales, and, in the case of young chicks and eggs, several species of seabirds. Healthy adult penguins have no predators on land, so they have no natural fear of ____________.
Complete this cloze reading task using the words provided below. Check that it makes sense and has the correct grammar.
Penguins
penguins
flightless
submerged
species
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incubating
stone
hatched
flipper
| Killeroffspring enemies humans | insulatedplumage squid rookeries |
When you think of Antarctic wildlife, ______________ are often the first animal that come to mind.
Penguins are true _______________ birds. To survive the harsh conditions of the Antarctic, their bodies are _______________by a thick layer of blubber and a dense network of waterproof ____________. Penguins' bones are solid and heavy, which help them to remain __________________ and reduce the energy needed for pursuit diving. Some ______________ can reach depths of 300 metres or more and stay submerged for up to 25 minutes, though most prefer shorter, shallower dives.
Penguins feed heavily on fish, ______________ , and other small crustaceans.
Penguins generally breed in large, dense colonies called ______________, some with 180,000 or more birds. The sights, smells, and noise of one of these huge colonies are unforgettable. Most penguins build nests of ___________ and there they incubate one or two eggs. Adult pairs take turns _______________ their eggs and feeding the chicks once they have _______________. Communication at these crowded rookeries can be very important not only in locating mates or ______________, but also in courting rituals or signalling danger. In addition to vocal signals, penguins also communicate by head and _______________ waving, bowing, gesturing and preening.
Natural _______________ of the penguin include seals, _____________ whales, and, in the case of young chicks and eggs, several species of seabirds. Healthy adult penguins have no predators on land, so they have no natural fear of ____________.
Axelotle Cloze Passage
Commonly known as ____________, Axolotls are actually ________ like frogs and toads.
Amphibians usually develop from an ____ into a larval form and finally into an adult. But axolotls remain in their larval form throughout their life. If they did grow to adulthood, axolotls would look just like their closest relative, the Mexican Salamander.
Salamanders live on _____ but axolotls are completely aquatic. They do have _____ but breathe through their _____ and also through their skin.
Axolotls only need to be fed every two or three ____. They eat tadpoles, soft insects, _____ and even small fish but can also be fed small pieces of raw meat.
An _______ for Axolotls should have ______ at least 15-20cm deep and between 14-20 degrees Celsius. Other fish shouldn't share the tank or they could be eaten and if there are too many axolotls in one tank they might ______.
Luckily, if your little axolotl loses a leg it will _____ back! Axolotls are famous for their amazing ______ abilities. They can regenerate almost any injured part of their body, including the limbs, tail, skin, and even major organs like the heart, liver and kidney.
The most common ______ for axolotls are shades of grey and brown but there are also golden albino, white albino, black and spotted varieties.
Axolotls can _____ to be as large as 20-40cm and _______ for as long as 10-15 years.
Amphibians usually develop from an ____ into a larval form and finally into an adult. But axolotls remain in their larval form throughout their life. If they did grow to adulthood, axolotls would look just like their closest relative, the Mexican Salamander.
Salamanders live on _____ but axolotls are completely aquatic. They do have _____ but breathe through their _____ and also through their skin.
Axolotls only need to be fed every two or three ____. They eat tadpoles, soft insects, _____ and even small fish but can also be fed small pieces of raw meat.
An _______ for Axolotls should have ______ at least 15-20cm deep and between 14-20 degrees Celsius. Other fish shouldn't share the tank or they could be eaten and if there are too many axolotls in one tank they might ______.
Luckily, if your little axolotl loses a leg it will _____ back! Axolotls are famous for their amazing ______ abilities. They can regenerate almost any injured part of their body, including the limbs, tail, skin, and even major organs like the heart, liver and kidney.
The most common ______ for axolotls are shades of grey and brown but there are also golden albino, white albino, black and spotted varieties.
Axolotls can _____ to be as large as 20-40cm and _______ for as long as 10-15 years.
Rugby World Cup Activity 3
Good Morning Room 19,
So we are now well into the group stages of the tournament and so far there have been no great upsets... apart from one. The plucky Irish took on and defeated a lackluster Australian side on Saturday night, beating them by a margin of 15 points to 6.
Robbie Deans' lads will need to have a good look at themselves and raise their game if they are to stand any chance of progressing beyond the group stages. Thankfully for them though, the USA will be less likely to pose the same threat as Ireland. Samoa came close to beating Wales but the boys from the valleys did enough, winning by a converted try at the death whilst France cruised past their Canadian rivals.
Looking ahead however, the game that everyone in Aotearoa is talking about is Saturday's clash which sees the All Blacks take on France. There is a great history between these two sides and France have a habit of disrupting Kiwi world cup dreams. What will this year hold? Your task is to research and analyse the fixture:
- give reasons why the All Blacks will be beat France
- list possible reasons why the All Blacks might lose to France
- who are the key players in this game and why
- predict the score
- are there any injuries or injury worries in either team
- what are the details of game for example kick off time, venue etc.
- create a travel plan from Papatoetoe to the game and back
Remember, the usual blog rules apply. Go All Blacks/Allez Les Bleus!
So we are now well into the group stages of the tournament and so far there have been no great upsets... apart from one. The plucky Irish took on and defeated a lackluster Australian side on Saturday night, beating them by a margin of 15 points to 6.
Robbie Deans' lads will need to have a good look at themselves and raise their game if they are to stand any chance of progressing beyond the group stages. Thankfully for them though, the USA will be less likely to pose the same threat as Ireland. Samoa came close to beating Wales but the boys from the valleys did enough, winning by a converted try at the death whilst France cruised past their Canadian rivals.
Looking ahead however, the game that everyone in Aotearoa is talking about is Saturday's clash which sees the All Blacks take on France. There is a great history between these two sides and France have a habit of disrupting Kiwi world cup dreams. What will this year hold? Your task is to research and analyse the fixture:
- give reasons why the All Blacks will be beat France
- list possible reasons why the All Blacks might lose to France
- who are the key players in this game and why
- predict the score
- are there any injuries or injury worries in either team
- what are the details of game for example kick off time, venue etc.
- create a travel plan from Papatoetoe to the game and back
Remember, the usual blog rules apply. Go All Blacks/Allez Les Bleus!
Rugby World Cup Activity 2
Bonjour Room 19,
Another day and another resounding win for mighty Scotland as they smashed Papatoetoe South's adopted 2nd team Georgia into a quivering pulp. Dan Park's boot kicked point after point and the world will now surely have their eye the omnipotent Scots.
In other news, Tonga had the wind taken out of their sails by the Canadian underdogs in Whangerai. Canada's bearded loose trio charged around the pitch, moose-like, taking no prisoners and the normally abrasive Tongans were humbled by the sheer physicality on display from Canada.
The All Blacks face John Kirwan's Japan on Friday and the boys in black will be wary of their Japanese counterparts after a tenacious, thought ultimately unsuccessful display against France. Another game that will turn heads is the so called Cold War when America take on Russia. But until then, have a look at the questions below and comment with your thoughts.
Who do you support in the RWC? Why?
Which pool are they in?
Who are the other teams in their pool?
Have they played any games yet? If so, who did they play? How did they go? What was the score?
Who is the captain of that team?
Provide some information about one of the players in the team.
Provide some Interesting facts about your country.
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