Naughts & Crosses

Walt: Evaluate the writers purposes and ways in which writers use language and ideas to suit their purposes 

Task Description

Hi, my name is Caleb, and welcome to my blog. In this task, we read a book about how it would be different if Dark People were more privileged than White People. 

Woman's Rights

In 1893, a quarter of the adult female population (25,000 woman) stood up for the woman's right suffrage. At the time, only men could vote, which meant that it was a huge protest. After a few months, the woman won, and in the world, it was the first time in the history of the earth when woman could vote.

The Promise

Walt: Infer and make judgements about a text



Task Description
Hi, my name is Caleb, and welcome to this post. In this task, I read my final story for the term, which is about a group of teens that are trapped in a bunker. Until next term, see ya!

The Quest

Walt: Infer meaning from a text



Task Description
Hi, my name is Caleb, and in this task, I read a story called The Quest, where a man goes and tries to find something. Until next time, see ya!

ICT Outdoors

Walt: Infer meaning from a text



Task Description
Hi, my name is Caleb, and welcome to this post. In this task, I read and infer the story.

The Battle of the Shark and the Octopus Summarization

There was a Fijian god called Takuaka, who was the most famous of the gods that guard the reef. He often turned into a shark so that he could defeat the reef gods. He challenged most of the reef guardians, and won every battle. One day, after meeting an old friend, he found and challenged another guard. But this time, he lost, and he promised that, as long as he lived, that he wouldn't hurt anymore people.

Time Warp

Walt: Figure out the meaning behind the text



Task Description
Hi, my name is Caleb, and welcome to my blog. In this task, I read a fantasy story about a Time Warp. Until next time, see ya!

Monday Morning

Walt: Figure out the key elements of the story



Task Description
Hi, my name is Caleb, and welcome to my blog. In this task, I read a story about a teacher who has a horrible Monday Morning.

A Brush With The Dark Side

Walt: Use correct sentence structure



Task Description
Hi, my name is Caleb, and welcome to my blog. In this task, I learn more about Clauses.

If Only

Walt: Use correct sentence structure



Task Description
Hi, my name is Caleb, and in this task, I learn about Clauses.

The $1,000,000 Bank Note 1

Walt: Respond critically to literature



Task Description
Hi, my name is Caleb, and in this task, I read a story about a 1 Million Dollar note.

Welcome To The Matariki Festival!

                                                 In This Task, I make a poster for Matariki.

Worthy Words

In this Task, I do 4 words that I think are "worthy". They are the Ones in Blue.

Sky Tower Lights For Matariki

In The Text below, I do words groups for a story in my upcoming In The News Task.

Sky Tower Lights/ For Matariki

Thursday, 18 June 2020

Press Release: SKYCITY

From 24th to 28th June, 4th to 5th July and 10th to 12th July,/ the Sky Tower/ will shine/ /like a sunrise/ in celebration/ of Matariki,/ the Māori New Year.

The Sky Tower/ will be lit/ with an orange base,/ rising to/ a vibrant yellow/ at the top,/ mimicking dawn,/ in celebration/ of the Matariki Festival/ and the rise/ of the Matariki constellation.

When the Matariki constellation/ rises in the north-eastern skies,/ it signals/ to Māori/ that the New Year/ will begin.

The Māori New Year/ is a special time/ of year/ to be with family/ and friends/, reflect on the past/, remember those/ who are not with us/ and prepare/ for the year ahead.

Claire Walker/, Chief People & Culture Officer says/ “Matariki/ is a great time/ for communities/ to come together/ to acknowledge/ the year gone by/. It’s been tough/ with COVID-19/, but now/ it’s time/ to make plans/ for the year ahead/ and celebrate with kai, kōrero, rituals and entertainment.

The Sky Tower/ is the Southern Hemisphere’s/ tallest free-standing structure/. Based in the heart of Auckland,/ it is one of New Zealand’s/ most recognisable landmarks.

SkyCity/ lights the Sky Tower/ for charities/ or community/ initiatives/ that we support /, to mark/ national holidays/, milestones/ or other celebrations/ or events/, or as a symbol/ of respect or solidarity.

© Scoop Media

Biomes

Walt: Make connections to ideas within different texts



Task Description
Hi, my name is Caleb, and in this task, I learn about Biomes, and what they do. Until next time, see ya!

In The News (Wasps)

Walt: Learn about the world



Task Description
Hi, my name is Caleb, and in this task, I learn about a group of German Wasps that have invaded the Chatham Islands.

Aesop's Fables

Walt: Construct a narrative text



Task Description
Hi, my name is Caleb, and in this task, I read Aesop's Fables, which are very interesting. I also but a link to my writing, which will change as I do my writing test.

In The News (Sick Turtle)

Walt: Know about the wider world



Task Description
Hi, my name is Caleb, and welcome to this post. In this task, I do a new type of work called in the news, where we look at all the latest things going around the world (apart from coronavirus).

Sea Turtles

Walt: Make connections to ideas within different texts



Task Description
Hi, my name is Caleb, and welcome to my blog. In this task, I learn about Sea Turtles. I even do a task about Albino Sea Turtles.

Over Lockdown

Walt: Think about and respond critically to texts



Task Description
Hi, my name is Caleb, and welcome to this post. In this task, I learn about how places have changed their looks over lockdown, which proves that lockdown isn't that bad after all