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Showing posts with label reading. Show all posts
Showing posts with label reading. Show all posts

Tuesday, 22 June 2021

Monday, 29 March 2021

the legend of the golden snail


 Today we got told to read this book that was on a paper so this is what i did with my partner. 

Tuesday, 13 October 2020

Questions Symbolism and Meaning

 Meaning and symbols

Please read the article on Antarctica here before answering the questions.

 


unaunahi-bw

What’s the name of this pattern? 

Unaunahi

What does it represent?

→ it represents the fish scales.


ahu-ahu-mataora-bw

What’s the name of this pattern? 

Ahu ahu mataroa

What does it represent?

→ It shows talent and achievement in athleticism.



taratarekae-bw

What’s the name of this pattern? 

Taratarekae

What does it represent?

→ it represents the whales teeth 



manaia-bw

What’s the name of this pattern? 

Manaia

What does it represent?

→ it represents the bird provider.





fish-hook-bw

What’s the name of this pattern? 

Hei matau



What does it represent?

→ it can be the fish hook also can represent strength determination and good health. As well as providing a safe journey over water.




Monday, 12 October 2020

Respond to the text: Who were the Maori

 Who were the Maori - Questions

Please read the article on Antarctica here before answering the questions.


1) The Maori people are

a) descendants of the Polynesian voyagers who travelled to and settled in New Zealand 700 years ago

b) are the indigeouns people of New Zealand who have lived here for 1000’s of years


Pacific migration routes

2) What is a hot topic of debate amongst New Zealand historians

a) The exact date that Maori traveled to New Zealand

b) The exact number of Waka that travelled to New Zealand

c) Both a & b

d) None of the above


3) Do Historians know for sure where Maori people came from before travelling to New Zealand?

a) Yes b) No

i) Why do you think that is?

→ 


4) What does ‘Oral tradition’ mean?

a) Telling stories b) Retelling history through story telling

c) Brushing your teeth


5) Why were early settlements near harbours, mouths of rivers, or the sea?

→ I think they use it because it is good to get fish.


6) Which is bigger?

a) Seal b) Moa


7) As well as through Oral tradition, what is another way the Maori share their stories? 

a) Books b) Blogs c) Art d) Podcasts


Thursday, 24 September 2020

Bermuda Triangle Science Theories

Response to text Thurs

Bermuda Triangle Scientific Theory - Questions
Please read the article on Antarctica here before answering the questions.
Outrageous Theories

1) Some people believe that ________
a) Aliens have abducted ships b) Mr Goodwin abducted the ships
c) Chickens have abducted ships d) They believe nothing

2) What do people think that the energy crystals do to ships and planes? 
a) Make them navitage straight b) Make them navigate backwards
c) Confuse the controls on ships and planes d) They do nothing

Humans make mistakes

3) What is one thing scientists believe? 
a) Humans never make mistakes b) The ships and planes fly themselves
c) Humans make mistakes d) Nothing, they believe nothing. 

4) What do scientists think happened to the ships and planes?
a) The were accidentally sunk b) They ran away from the captain
c) They were taken by aliens d) Mr Goodwin steals them all

Weather Conditions

5) There are often what in the Bermuda Triangle? 
a) Wild weather patterns b) Aliens roaming around
c) Sharks attacking ships d) Calm seams 

6) What kind of forces do scientists believe can disrupt the compass? 
a) Radio b) Magnetic 
c) Chocolate d) Let the Force be with you

7) What can the magnetic forces do?
a) Disrupt people dancing b) Disrupt people sleeping
c) Disrupt the controls and radios d) Nothing at all.

Every Day Travel

8) What happens every day in the Bermuda Triangle?
a) Animals put on shows b) People swim through it 
c) Nothing at all happens d) Ships and planes travel over it 

9) What strengthens the theories of scientists?   
a) The weather b) Mr Goodin’s claims
c) Every day travel d) Disney Land

Wednesday, 23 September 2020

Response to text

Bermuda Triangle Story - Questions
Please read the article on Antarctica here before answering the questions.

Flight 19

1) When did Flight 19 disappear?
a) December 5, 1947 b) December 4, 1945
c) December 21, 1945 d) December 5, 1945

2) How many bomber planes went missing first? 
a) 1 b) 7
c) 5 d) none of them went missing

3) Where did Flight 19 depart from? 
a) Puerto Rico b) New Zealand
c) Florida d) Bermuda

Miami Cruiser

4) When did the Miami Cruiser disappear? 
a) December 22, 1867 b) December 22, 1967 
c) December 23, 1967 d) December 22, 1977 

5) How many minutes did it take for the coast guard to reach the location? 
a) 20 minutes b) 12 minutes
c) 19 minutes d) 21 minutes

6) Did they ever find the ship?
a) Yes after 3 days b) Yes after 3 years
c) Yes after 18 minutes d) No they never saw it again

USS Cyclops

7) When did the USS Cyclops go missing? 
a) March 1918 b) October 1918
c) April 1918 d) It never went missing

8) How many crew were on board? 
a) None b) 209
c) 307 d) 309

9) The captain of the ship _______?
a) Called for help 100 times b) Radioed for help 
c) Never sent a distress call d) Had a party 

10) According to your reading more than how many ships and planes have gone missing in the Bermuda Triangle?   
a) 700 b) 150

c) 275 d) 100