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Monday 23 September 2013

Quaid Sub Questions

Sub-questions

L.I. Thinking about sub-questions when researching

When you are looking for information there is always one main question that you have to answer.  Then, as you think about the main question and start reading other questions will occur to you.  These sub-questions give direction to your reading.  They keep you on track.  It is a strategy good readers use to help them locate information quickly.

Match (cut and paste) the main question with the sub-questions that relate

Question
Sub-questions
Subject: Film
What were the main reasons for the success of a movie that you have recently seen?  Write your own review of the movie.
What type is it, adventure, crime, comedy, romance?  What was it’s storyline?  What was the complication and the interesting consequences?  Were the actors convincing?  How effective was the cinematography?
Subject: History
What was life like in your town or suburb at the beginning of the 20th century?
What aspects (transport, communication, work) were different in the past?  What aspects have stayed the same?  How has entertainment changed or stayed the same?  What are the most notable buildings from this time?

Subject: Geography
Why has the grey nurse shark become the only protected species of shark?
What does this species look like?  Does it deserve a dangerous reputation?  Why was it hunted so freely in the past?  Why is it now on the endangered list?  Why has it become the world’s first protected shark?  

Subject: Social studies
How do farmers manage the land to prevent soil erosion?
Why is it such a concern?  What are the effects on a farm of soil erosion?  How can erosion from water be controlled?  How can wind-breaks help?  Why is it important to keep plant growth in the soil?  How can farmer protect the soil during dry periods?What does this species look like?  Does it deserve a dangerous reputation?  Why was it hunted so freely in the past?  Why is it now on the endangered list?  Why has it become the world’s first protected shark?  

Subject: Media Studies
What do you think are the qualities of a successful TV series for teenagers?
What do teenagers want from their series?  Why are the relationships between characters so important?  What settings are favoured?  What qualities do the lead actors have?   Why do some local series do well overseas?
What was it’s nature: was it a particular event that had great impact on the main character?  How did this give excitement and interest to the novel?  How did it affect other characters?
Subject: Reading
Why is a major complication essential to a novel?  Show how is has affected the plot and the development of major characters in a novel you have read.
What type is it, adventure, crime, comedy, romance?  What was it’s storyline?  What was the complication and the interesting consequences?  Were the actors convincing?  How effective was the cinematography?


Write your own sub-question for these main question
Question
Sub-question
How does a glacier effect the land?
How does the glacier have an effect on us human beings?
What effect have humans had on the volcanoes of Auckland?
Has having not much volcanic activity affected the land?
What factors can change the course of a river?
How does the course of a river change?

Synonyms Activity

Synonyms 
Word
Synonym
qualify
eligible
scone
cake
relish
elation
joint
mutual
edition
version
contrast
disparity
invention
creation
wrency
pull
narrate
recount
beacon
inspiration
draft
summary
Synonyms work. Synonyms is just another word for Similar or Exact.

For example: Shut - Closed
                      Assesment - Judgement
I am getting better and better at grammar and I hope you enjoy watching my progress.
Please leave a comment.

Thursday 19 September 2013

Xtramaths

Xtramath.org

This is my Xtramaths result. It shows that I have been lacking in the maths ability I have.




Wednesday 18 September 2013

Xtramaths

This is my Xtramath result. It was a bit hard because we just came back from camp. I have nearly completed the level. Please leave a comment.

Thursday 5 September 2013

Information Report

Information Report
Kokako
LI: To write an information report that informs the reader about a topic



What is the title of your information report?
Kokako
Introduction:
The Kokako is a forest bird which is regional to New Zealand. It is one of three species of New Zealand Wattlebird, the other two being the endangered Tieke and the extinct Huia.
Appearance:
The appearance of a Kakako bird is that it is slate-grey with wattles and a black mask. It looks like a bluebird and it is very good at camouflaging in or near the water.

Diet:
The Kokako eats Fruit, Berries, Leaves, Flowers and Insects. Aswell as it eating meat like predators, it is a very healthy bird because of all the fruit it eats.
Habitat
The Kokako bird is divided into two sub-species that live in two different parts of New Zealand.  The Southern Island Kokako bird is said to be extinct.  It used to live in the South Island and on Stewart Island.  The Northern Island Kokako bird is found in a few more locations.  They can be seen in the Bay of Plenty, the forests of Northland, Little Barrier, the Kapiti Islands, Ureweras, and Tiritiri Matangi.
Predators:
The predators of the Kokako family include pests such as Rats stoats , possums. Cats also hunt the Kokako but not as much as the rats and pests.
Conclusion:
Kokako birds are very sacred birds which should be kept alive. Stop hunting them and let them live. There soft feathers aren’t all they are good for.



 

Resources for next year....

Tuesday 3 September 2013

Statistics Investigation -By Quaid