LI. To edit our writing using DRAFT
This week for writing we were learning how to write a absrtact noun poem. First we wrote a abstract noun poem in a group. A abstract noun is something that exists but you can't touch. My group chose failure. Once we finished our group abstract poem we got to write a abstract poem in pairs. Me and my friend acein chose Pride.
LI. To learn how to dissect a hibuscus flower
This week for tech we were learning how to dissect a hibscus flower and also learn the parts of a hibscus flower. Before we dissected the flower we watched video on the parts of the flower and how to dissect it.
Task 2 - Parts of a flower
Stem
Stigma
Styl
Anther
Pollen Tube
Sepal
Thalamus
Male Gametophyte
Pedals
Ovule
Female Gametophyte
Task 3: Dissect a flower
Cutting board
Knife
Flower
Remove 1 petal and sepal
Carefully Pinch the side of the ovule
Make a clear and straight cut.
Remove the style and stigma
For reading, we have been focusing on summarising text information such as stories, articles and other texts. The text we used for this reading task was the traditional Maori story of how the world came to be. This text was about Papatuanuku and Ranginui waking up from eternal darkness in earth's first light, and Tane Mahuta (one of their children) separating them to grant his siblings and himself freedom from the darkness. Tawhirimatea was angry at the separation of his parents.
For this task, we found exactly twenty keywords to build an understanding of the text about. Keywords help us understand more in a short amount of time. Then from those twenty words, we chose six of those words to create a summary on. A summary is a short and brief description of the story so that we can understand the text in fewer words.
I enjoyed this task and found it easy because I am familiar with summarising and understanding texts using the key reading comprehension strategies so I can expand my knowledge of a story.
LI. To experiment with heavy and light objects to see if they float
Today for science we tested and recorded the bouyancy of the objects we were given. Before we did this exeriment we watched a video and recorded notes to get an understanding of light and heavy objects. The results were 3 sunk in the water 2 floated and 5 semi floated.
LI. To understand how to use and correctly punctuate dialogue when writing.
This week for our writing class we have we recapped what a dialogue text is about, and how to use it.
This is our DLO we have worked on to reflect our understanding of the purpose of dialogue in writing.
An example of how to use dialogue is:
“Are you new here?” questioned Mahdi.
“Yes, I am new here, can you please take me to room 7?” replied James
“Sorry I’m actually new here. I was about to ask you if you wanted to be my friend,” awkwardly said Mahdi.
Something I found interesting about dialogue is that theres more different ways to write instead of saying said.
This weeks PB4L learning is about following classroom rules and expectations. PB4L is a acronym describing Positive Behavior for Learning. PB4L helps us understand the correct behavior for inside classroom learning and outer learning. This consist of Classroom discussions, walking to assembly, behaviour on school trips, wet day procedure eg. respecting wet day monitors. All of these prospects will help us develop a strong and healthy learning enviroment.
LI. To experiment with diffrent equipment
First we measured 100mls of water into a beaker
Then we measured the temperature of the cold water and recorded it on the whiteboard.
Next we measured 10 grams of sugar by putting the sugar into a petri dish and then measured it with a scale.
We poured the sugar into the water timed how long it took to dissolve the sugar.
We used the same steps again but with hot water.
I enjoyed this activity becuase we got to use diffrent equipment that I have never used before.
Cold water results:
Temperature: 21’c
Time it took to dissolve:
1min 8sec
Hot water Results:
Temperature: 81’c
Time it took to dissolve:
20 sec
