Homework Week 9 - The Performing Arts!

Well done for the brilliant lift in the quality last week! It was excellent! I hope that we see the same lift again this week!

This week I have 4 clips for you to watch, choose the event you would most want to go and see and tell me why. Then answer the questions that relate to your favourite choice!

Andrea Bocelli and Sarah Brightman

1. What are the lyrics of Time to Say Goodbye about?
2. What are the types of voices a classical singer can have? What are the differences?

Swan Lake

1. What is the story of Swan Lake?
2. What are the main four styles of ballet? What are the differences?

Micheal Flatley's Lord of the Dance

1.What is the story of The Lord of the Dance?
2. How did Micheal Flatley become famous?

Andre Rieu

1. What are the lyrics of Amazing Grace about?
2. How did Andre Rieu become so famous?

Homework Week 8 - Rubbish!

Read the following two links:

http://www.stuff.co.nz/environment/78033347/hundreds-of-wellington-homes-blacklisted-by-council-for-abusing-free-recycling-bags

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/10335144/Dumpers-avoid-2-50-bag-fee

-What is the main issue at stake here?
-Is there a bias in the articles?
-Is the price of getting rid of rubbish in Wellington too high?
-If you were in charge of rubbish in the Wellington region, how would you ensure all rubbish was thrown away correctly? (You may need to do more research for this one).

As Mr Eames said earlier today, I should see the expectations grow, and therefore, if I think that your homework is substandard then your comment will be deleted. Don't forget your Mathletics, reading log and Writing challenge in order to get your nine green squares in a row!

Dodgeball Clip

What better way to let off steam than to hit each other with Dodgeballs!

Inquiry Proposals!

Hi Guys and Girls,

With your parents, sit down and watch your Inquiry Proposal.
Comment below the following things:
-How did your parents react?
-What questions did they have and how did you answer them?
-Did your parents have any ideas that may help you with your inquiry?
-What did your parents say about your delivery? Did they give you any feedback?

Back to Work!

Now that we have settled back into work it all heads down and full steam ahead!

The Best Holiday Destination Ever!

For Homework this week (Week 6 Term 1):

Complete your Mathletic tasks.
Fill out your Reading Log (In your Reading Folder).

I want to go on a holiday. I want to get away from the winds of Johnsonville and relax. The only problem is that I have never travelled before and I have no idea where to go. Please help me! Tell me where I should go and why, tell me how much it is going to cost and tell me why it is better than any other place in the whole world. Persuade me why I should go to your favourite destination instead of the rest of the classes. Good luck!

As we talked about in class, how do we ensure that everyone is held accountable for their homework? I would love to hear your ideas.

Comment below.

Just a wee snippet of the photos from camp!