I am a student at in Uru Mānuka. In 2020 I was a year 8 and in 2021 I will be a year 9. This is a place where I will be able to share my learning with you. Please note....some work won't be edited - just my first drafts, so there may be some surface errors. I would love your feedback, comments, thoughts and ideas.
Thursday, 24 June 2021
Coggle Brainstorm
Wednesday, 23 June 2021
Write that essay independent tasks #2
Task 1: Use 'ing' verbs and use them in a sentence
Lurking from the ally, the monster creeped out.
signalling to the crew, they told them to stay on the runway.
observing the canyon, they were in awe.
Noticing that they were in danger, they panicked.
Task 2: select 4 'w' words and use them in sentences
While they were working, one wasn't.
when they got there, they realised that they got it wrong.
What he thought was right, wasn't as he expected.
Whilst she studied, the others were not.
Task 3: put the correct punctuation in these sentences
Emerging from the depth, the monster sought its new prey
When the baking was complete, the ovens were cleaned thoroughly
Committed to improving, their routine the dancers trained daily
Overpowered by the wave, the swimmers were swept off their feet
Analysing the situation, the commander decided the hill route was best
While we were watching, the experiment the paper ignited
Hoping to improve his score, matthew studied his times tables daily
With their friends and family, watching the students took to the stage
Undaunted by the work, the builders pushed on to repair the house
Write that essay #3
Write that essay #3
The Power Sentence
If you waffle a lot, try starting your sentence with a power statement of 12 words or less.
Example:
Money is the root of all evil.
What is right isn't always popular.
Hard work leads to positive results.
Focus and it will be rewarding.
Everything has its own boundaries.
Follow the rules or you'll regret it.
Life won't go easy on you.
Just keep trying when you don't succeed.
How you make your choices will mean a lot in the future.
Be careful at how you act.
The 'red, white, and blue' sentence
Use this sentence style when you have several ideas to convey about a topic.
Examples:
Successful students are focused, hardworking and punctual.
The earth's key resources are clean freshwater, air, and natural environments.
Before you speak make sure it is necessary, kind, and true
To be successful you need to be smart, hardworking, and loyal
What makes good pets are healthy, adorable, and loyal pets.
Wednesday, 16 June 2021
Write that essay independent tasks
Hello, for humanities we have three tasks to complete
Task 1: select 4 adverbs and use them in a sentence
Suddenly, I fell asleep quickly
Surprisingly, I came to school just on time
Quietly, I snuck to bed
Quickly, we ran to class
Task 2: select 4 prepositions and use them in a sentence
On the bridge, was where my friends waited
Among the crowd, I was lost
Behind the stage, they prepared
Near the classroom, they were playing
Task 3: place the commas in the correct place in these sentences
silently, the cat stalked its prey
in 1975, a high school was finally built in Hornby
amongst the papers, I found my homework
anxiously, I awaited my test results
fortunately the kai today, was something good
about twenty years ago, a law was passed that changed everything
often the things we say, and the things we mean are two different things
cautiously he knocked on the principals door, and await a reply
Write that essay sentences
The 'W' sentence - makes the sentence sound thoughtful and knowledgeable
Remember the rule: not every 'w' word works as a sentence starter. remember to put the comma in when the parts affected by your 'w' word are finished.
Examples - who, while, whereas, when, where, what, whilst, and with.
Whilst the class was eating, I read my book.
Where you like chocolate, others prefer candy.
When it starts raining, you should go inside.
When you are bored, you should be helping others.
While you are playing sports, you should be concentrating.
While people are talking, you should be listening.
When you are in a test, you should be focusing.
With money, people buy valuables
When people are busy, you shouldn't be bothering them
When you are late, you should be hurrying up
The 'Ing' sentence
Use the -ing version of the verb e.g to run - running
Remember the rule - when you finish your - ing prase, place a comma then write the rest of the sentence
some - ing word - listening, watching, running, realizing, analyzing, emerging, grasping, speaking, signalling, exposing, gossiping, and acknowledging.
examples -
Realizing he was late, he ran to school.
listening to his friends, he remembered something.
analyzing the board, he wrote it all down.
acknowledging the band, they cheered.
emerging from the cocoon, the butterfly came out.
watching the performance, they were in awe
watching TV, I fell asleep
realizing the danger, the people fled from the city
during the match, they were focusing
gasping for air, he reached out to the surface
The 'ed' sentence
Use the ed version of the verb e.g to jog - jogged. This makes for a punchy start to your sentences.
Remember the rule - when you finish your -ed phrase, place a comma, then write the rest of the sentence.
Some -ed words - frustrated, surprised, excited, committed, undaunted, determined, overpowered, concerned, cornered, delighted, and enthralled.
Examples -
Frustrated by the noise, he went away.
Surprised by the performer, he applauded.
Excited for the party, they prepared quickly.
Committed to the game, they helped out.
Determined to find out, he carried onto it.
Overpowered by the advantages, they make use out of it.
Concerned by the question, he tried to correct himself.
Convinced by his friends, he went on.
Delighted by the food, he asked for more.
Cornered by the crowd, he looked for a quieter place.
Scared by the dogs, he ran far.
Thursday, 10 June 2021
Write that essay
The Adverb Sentence:
Adverbs describe verbs. e.g Surprisingly, confusingly, firstly, remarkably, often
Adverb sentence starters add interest or intrigue to our work.
Remember the rule: when you start a sentence with an adverb, place a comma after the adverb then write the rest of the sentence
Examples: Accidentally, shockingly, concerningly, excitingly, significantly, similarly, and simply.
Other types of examples: Against, between, over, behind, within, under, below, at, for, throughout, near, about
A preposition gives location or movement
Remember the rule: when you start the sentence with a preposition, you need to put a comma when the movement or position ends.
Preposition sentence examples:
In the beginning, we talked alot.
throughout the lesson, I tried to not fall asleep.
near, the basketball court, is the rubbish bin.
Under, my bed, I found my clothes.
Over, the hill, she waited.
Up, on the bridge, we talked.
During, interval we played.
Inside, we worked independently.
Outside, we ran to class
Here is what an adverb sentence might look like:
Firstly, I woke up early today
Simply, this morning I put on my uniform
Remarkably, I came to school early
Luckily, my friends came just on time
Swiftly, we ran to our next class
Quietly, we were given our sitting plan
Lastly, we went on writing this
Wednesday, 9 June 2021
Why I think cats make better pets than dogs
Hello, for humanities I came up with reasons why cats are better pets than dogs we had to make a diagram with Coggle, I listed 10 reasons why? because cats are independent animals and dogs are just dirty.