Smoothie instructions

This week we have been writing instructions for our favourite smoothie. My favourite is a mixed berry smoothie. These are my instructions.

Argument No.2

This week we did another argument. This time it was on whether we should allow phones at school. This is mine.



I strongly believe that we should have phones at school. Firstly because they can be used as a second tool of research. Secondly if something happens, eg; fire or an earthquake you can get in touch with parents. Lastly you can store a lot on your phone, like your work.


Phones are an amazing secondary research tool. If you have a piece of writing you need to research about you can use your phone to bring up your facts and copy them onto your writing. Also if you haven't finished some of your learning and don’t take your chromebook home you can do it on your phone.

Your phone could save you from a fire at your school. The US government has stated that in the USA there are 4000 school building fires and around 75 people get injured every year. If you had a phone you could be saved and save a lot of other people. You could call 111 to help.

A phone can store a lot of documents. You can save your MathsBuddy PDFs and all of your Google Drive. What about all your blog posts and comments. Your phone can do a lot! And if you need to download a book to read or info you can do that with a click of a button.


I strongly believe that kids should be allowed phones at school because it can be used for research. It can save lives and lastly has loads of storage for books and information.

Argument

Over the past 2 weeks we have been writing arguments. We have been writing about cell phones and whether we should have one. This is mine.

I believe that everyone should have a cellphone. It is good for entertainment on rainy days and when you have a long time waiting for something. Also it is used for communication, like when you get a flat tyre on your bike. Lastly people think when you have a phone you are not social, but texting and using social media is actually being social. Here are my reasons why kids should have a cell-phone




A phone is an excellent tool for entertainment. If you are on a road trip and you have nothing to do, you can pull out your phone and play games for a quick 10 minutes, it’s better than boredom. sport games are harmless and can be used to educate your kids. Netflix and YouTube can actually educate your kids, like a book review.




Phones can be used for communication. First-aid training cooperative has stated that in the UK, 16500 people get injured every year from recreational mountain biking, 100 people die every year. The stats look like this; 2500 serious, 14000 minor. How would you like it if you couldn’t contact your parents when you crashed your mountain bike? If you have a flat tyre and you have to repair it and don’t know what to do, it is easy to download a manual to change a flat. If you didn’t have a phone you couldn’t ride your bike out because you will damage the rim.

Would you believe that 4.8 billion people have phones, 2.7 billion people have social media! If you don’t see friends often you can use texts to ask them how they are doing. Adults say people on phones aren’t social... That isn’t the case. Texting your friends is being social. Social media is safe, apps like Snapchat have report buttons so if something inappropriate happens you can report it. Most people think that you can be bullied on social media and that is the case IF you are being irresponsible with your phone.




I strongly believe that all kids over the age of 12 should have a phone because they are good for entertainment and educating your kids. Secondly they are the only help tool to get you help if you have a crash on your bike in the woods. Lastly they can be used to be social, using texts and Snapchat is social, isn’t it?

Camp Slide

When we got back from camp we started making recounts. This is mine.

Myths and Legends

This week we were focusing on Myths and Legends. I finished my Myth. I used the Maori word for all the natural elements. This is my myth.

Diary Entry

At the moment we are reading "The Mines Afire". We had to write a diary entry about the events at The Brunner Mine on the 26 March 1896.  We had to put it into our perspective. It was really interesting. This is mine so far.

T4 W1 Writing

This week we were starting a descriptive writing piece. I have made a brainstorm with a few ideas and sentences. Here is mine, it was off the top of my head!

Writing an exposition / argument

We have just started learning about cause and effect. This is my drawing showing words we know that we can use to show cause and effect. Eg The fish died as a result of pollution.

Reflection Week 5

Reflection- Numeracy

In numeracy this week we were working on what we didn't get right in our diagnostic testing on maths buddy.  I chose to work on equivalent fractions. Next time I could take my time and work slowly. I hope you like what I learnt.

Literacy.
This week in literacy we have been discussing endangered animals. We then had to reflect on the statements on this anticipation chart before we read the text. This is mine. Next time I could explain endangered animals better.  Have a read of the statements and tell me if you disagree or agree.  I will tell you what I find out next week.

Literacy Reflection T2W3

Literacy

This week we gave been doing Book Advertisements. I did 4 ad's. We have also been reading about Harakeke, we had to put it into main ideas.

Literacy Reflection T2W1

Literacy

This week we have been focusing about the advantages and the disadvantages of plastic. I found it hard knowing my facts but I cracked 15 facts! Next time I could do some more facts. 

Literacy Reflection T1 Week 10

Literacy

This week we have been discovering "Wonderopolis" and we had to choose a wonder. My wonder was, How fast is the fastest car. I have completed my introduction and 1 paragraph. Next time I could choose a different topic that is more explainable. I hope you like my introduction and my first paragraph. 

Also this week I finished level 6+ in spelling. I finished 6 pages of it during this term.

Literacy Reflection T1W7

Literacy

This week we have been writing about Shantytown. Our WALT was write a clear and detailed introduction using the 5 W's. I found it hard writing about Shantytown because I haven't been there in ages! Next time I could use better wording for my work.  I also did word work and here is the meanings of my words.

Holiday Writing #1

2017 Giant Talon X-Country

Year: 2017

Make: Giant

Model: Talon 3

Genre: Cross Country

Wheel size: 27.5 

Tyres: Maxxis 27.5

Rear Gears: Shimano Altus, 24sp Drivetrain

Frame: Durable and Lightweight ALUXX-grade Butted aluminium frame

Suspension: Suntour XCM w/lockout, 160mm Tavel

Front Gears: Tekro HDM 290 Hydraulic 

Literacy Reflection T4W8

Literacy 

This week we have been focusing on Christmas. I found it hard writing about weather I was on the naughty list or the nice list. I hope you enjoy my writing.

Literacy Reflection T4W6

Literacy

We have been focusing on Christmas activity's. I found it hard doing my "Naughty and Nice" writing. I found it easy doing my poem because I new quite a bit. Next time I could use better wording. 

Literacy Reflection T4W6

Literacy

This week I had all my follow ups  and others uploaded and completed by Thursday. I found it hard writing about wisdom teeth. I found it easy writing about the earthquake (Did you feel it?). I hope you like my writing.

Literacy Reflection T4 W5

Literacy 

This week my group, Authors purpose were writing about exploring the jungle. I found it hard writing my persuade part and I also found it hard on my Myths and legends to write about a legend made up by me. 

Literacy Reflection T4W4

Literacy

For our topic this term we chose to do to do Myths and Legends. We used Web Paint on our Chromebooks to make our monster this is Mine. I found it hard drawing with web paint because it is really tricky. I found it easy writing about my monster. I hope you like my creations this week.

  

Literacy Reflection W3T4

Literacy

This week was a short week also we had PAT literacy. I found it hard trying to find a interesting article. Next time I could use better words in my Padlet. I hope you like my blog post.