Persuasion Maps
Wednesday, 26 June 2013
Monday, 24 June 2013
How the Contents can help
How the contents can help
L.I. - Library/Research skills
How to use the contents page to research effectively
The table of contents lists the chapters and other main parts of the book. It is helpful because it gives you a general idea about the book so you know which chapters apply to your research. Below is an example from a book about the moon.
Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Chapter 1 The size of the moon in relation to the earth 5
Chapter 2 How the moon influences Earth’s tides 17
Chapter 3 Full, half, and quarter moons 31
Chapter 4 The lunar landscape: craters, mountain ranges, plains and faults 45
Chapter 5 The maria of the moon 57
Chapter 6 Theories about the origins of the moon 69
Chapter 7 Lunar geology 77
Chapter 8 The moon and the age of the telescope 89
Chapter 9 Spacecraft and their impact on our knowledge of the moon 103
Chapter 10 The Apollo programme 119
Index 135
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Before you start highlight 4 words you don’t know and look them up in the dictionary.
DICTIONARY MEANINGS
GEOLOGY - The science that deals with the dynamics and physical history of the earth, the rocks of which it is composed, and the physical, chemical, and biological changes that the earth has undergone or is undergoing.
GEOLOGY - The science that deals with the dynamics and physical history of the earth, the rocks of which it is composed, and the physical, chemical, and biological changes that the earth has undergone or is undergoing.
LUNAR - of or pertaining to the moon: the lunar orbit.
MARIA - LARGE DARK FLAT AREAS ON THE MOON
INFLUENCE -the capacity or power of persons or things to be a compelling force on or produce effects on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of others: He used family influence to get the contract.
Answer these questions from the contents page above:
Which two chapters will have the most information about human beings travelling to the moon? Chapter 9 and chapter 10.
Which three chapters will tell you about aspects of the moon in relation to the earth? Chapter 1, 8 and 9.
Which three chapters will tell you things about the surface of the moon? Chapter 4, 5 and 7.
Which chapter will tell you the most about the Earth’s tides? Chapter 2.
Studdyladder Screen Result
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This is my Studdyladder Screen Result that I did today, I scored 100%. Please leave a comment
Superlatives
Superlatives
L.I. Find the superlatives for these words
Bad, Worse, Worst
Good, Better, Best
Fair, Fairer, Fairest
Least, More, Most
Fit, Fitter, Fittest
Unfit, More-Unfit, Most-unfit
Scary, Scarier, Scariest
Quick, Quicker, Quickest
Slow, Slower, Slowest
Fast, Faster, Fastest
Today I did my Superlatives spelling activities. See if you can come up with some of your own. Please leave a comment.
Tuesday, 18 June 2013
Studdyladder
Monday, 17 June 2013
Studdyladder
This is my fractions result. I scored 9/10 because I accidentitly clicked on the wrong answer.
Xtramath Screen result
Interviewing People - Quaid
Interviewing People
L.I. - Library/Research Skills
Know that we have access to people as experts about subjects
Match the person to the reason for being interviewed
PERSON
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REASON
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A local festival organiser
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What major events are celebrated and why are they celebrated in our local area?
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A representative of the fire department
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What methods are used to fight fires?
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A leading member of the Maori community
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What is the Maori history of our area?
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A researcher on local transport
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What public transport is available? Does it meet peoples needs?
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A member of the local historic society
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What are some past events that have happened in the local area?
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A park ranger
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What are the native flora and fauna in our area?
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A manager of the shopping centre
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How does a major retail centre, with many shops work?
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A representative from Tamaki College
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What opportunities are there at the local secondary school?
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A lifeguard at the local pool
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What programmes are available at the pool for children?
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A member of the local council
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What work do councillors do in the local area?
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Thursday, 13 June 2013
Quaid on Vimeo
Quaid from Kiri Kirkpatrick on Vimeo.
Speech Assessment
L.I. - Present a formal speech
Introduction:
Captures your attention 3/5
Delivery:
Voice clarity / Pace 4/5
Volume 4/5
Posture / Eye contact 5/5
Content:
Topic is of interest to the audience 4/5
Meaning is clear 3/5
Ideas are presented in a logical order 4/5
Conclusion:
Summarises ideas 5/5
Leaves audience with something to think about 4/5
Personality projected in speech:
Enthusiasm 5/5
Total: 41/50
One thing I think I did really well was... Spoke clearly
An element of persuasive speech that I used was... Quotes and Logos
One thing to work on for next time is... The time and speak slower.
Monday, 10 June 2013
Places to get Information
Places to get information
L.I. - Library/Research skills
Understand that there are a lot of places we can get information
Print Media
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Multimedia
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People
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Experience
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Books
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Website
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Guest speaker
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Microscope
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Newspaper
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YouTube
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University lecturer
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Telescope
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Articles
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Blog
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Email
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Trip
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Magazines
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Television
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Family
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Science
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Dictionary
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Social Media
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Special Guest
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Zoo
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Wikipedia
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Teacher
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Celebration
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Pictures
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Camera/ Webcam
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Assembly
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Thesaurus
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Radio
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Looking at the table above put these information sources under the correct headings:
Can you add any more?
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