Do you know any other ways to celebrate Jesus' birth?

Learning intention: We are learning understand the season of Advent.
Success criteria: I know I can do this when I can discuss 5 ways of preparing for the birth of Christ.

Yuck, I don't like this bubble tea!

The best time at the night market

Have you been to the night market?

On Saturday 5th of December, Kevin’s family and my family went to the best night market in Auckland.

First, we looked for yummy food to buy and eat. We ended up buying teriyaki chicken, soft dumplings, squid and bubble tea. I hated the bubble tea because it was too watery. We feasted on the delicious food. I was surprised because Kevin wanted hot chips. He thought he was still too young to purchase food so I bought the chips for him.

Later on I attacked my tomato sauce smothered chips because it was so yummy. Mae was was sitting next with my sister while Melin was buying cute anime figurines. Kevin’s dad spoke to my mum while Kevin was eating his fried rice.

Moments passed, I felt lonely and I started thinking about Cactuar. Cactuar was a cactus in Final Fantasy.

A vision came over me and a blanket of darkness covered. I soon realized that I was a pony in that vision (It reminded me of Luna in My Little Pony).

Although I felt lonely and a bit scared, I was still having a good time with Kevin because we talked about Final Fantasy 13. Before long, we felt sad and bored because we had nothing to do except talking and eating. Then I caught a glimpse of excitement from our family and his family for us to go home. We hopped into Kevin’s spacious car and drove home.

Last Saturday was thrilling! I wish we could do more activities next Saturday. My favorite part was when I danced to the public before we bought food.

Learning intention: We are learning to use descriptive language when writing a recount.

Success criteria: I know I can do this when I use suitable verbs and adjectives in my writing.

What do you know about Advent?

Learning intention: We are learning to understand the season of Advent.
Success criteria: I know I can do this when I research 10 interesting facts about Advent in my own words.

Do you know what fair test means?

Learning intention: We are learning to understand fair testing in Science experiments.
Success criteria: I know I can do this when I understand that we need to conduct fair tests in science experiments so that the results are valid.

Do you know how many places Paul travelled to?

Learning intention: We are learning to understand where Paul journeyed to spread the Good news.
Success Criteria: I know I can do this when I list the places where Paul travelled to spread the Good news.

Do you know how to synthesize?

Learning intention: We are learning understand the reading skill of synthesizing.
Success criteria: I know I can do this when I describe how we can put pictures together like a puzzle piece.

Do you know how to multiply negatives?

 
Learning intention: We are learning to understand how to multiply negative numbers.
Success criteria: I know I can do this when I explain how to multiply negative numbers and give two examples of multiplying negative numbers.

We will make three tents for you Jesus, one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah!

We are learning to understand life in the early church community
I know I can do this when I write a summary about the transfiguration in Mark 9:2-8.

Do you know what happened in the Transfiguration of Jesus?

We are learning to develop creative thinking skills through drama.
I know I can do this when I work collaboratively with my group to act out Mark 9:2-8.

Do you think the ezo momonga is cute?

We are learning to develop creative thinking skills through poetry.
I know I can do this when I describe the body parts of an ezo momonga in a poem form.

Do you know what happened in Acts 4:29-32?

We are learning to understand what life was like in the early church.
I know I can do this when I describe the difficulties that the disciples faced in Acts 4:29-32.

Were you part of the Manaiakalani film festival?

We are learning to write a description.
I know I can do this when I use blabberize to record my description of the 2015 Manaiakalani film festival.

Have you been good?

We are learning to understand and reflect on the message from today's mass.
I know I can do this when I write at least two emotions that I have about doing good deeds. 

There's too much salt around here!

We are learning to understand the properties of salt.
I know I can do this when I research online at least two websites that either doesn't support or support Launoa's statements about salt.

Oh no, there's a geohazard happening!

We are learning to understand geohazards.
I know I can do this when I choose two geohazards and explain what causes them in my own words.

Did you know that salt can melt ice?

We are learning to understand salt.
I know I can do this when I cross reference at least two sites to approve what I believe is true about salt.

Do you know how to draw a pictogram?

We are learning to understand pictograms.
I know I can do this when I describe and give an example of a pictogram.

Let's help the people who are suffering!

We are learning to identify and understand Christ's saving work.
I know I can do this when I list some of the sufferings in the world and explain how Jesus is present in our lives.T

What is church?

We are learning to understand the importance of the Eucharist and the church.
I know I can do this when I describe what church means to Christians.

Le's be prepared, before the earthquake hits!

We are learning to be prepared before an earthquake.
I know I can do this when I make a creation of how I can protect my bedroom before an earthquake hits.

Do you know how to use the atlas?

How to find places using the atlas

You will need:

1x atlas

1x flat table (optional)

Steps:

1. Look for the index of the atlas that is in the back pages of the book.

2. Find the first letter of the name of the country or city (for example, E for England, Europe).

3. Once you have found the name of the country or the city, read across for the page number and the coordinates (for example, 45 C4).

4. Go to the page number in the atlas.

5. Use the coordinates on the border of the map and line them up to find the country or the city.

Hint: The place you’re looking for is near the line that you’ve lined up.

We are learning to develop researching skills using the atlas.

I know I can do this when I explain how we can find a country or city using the atlas.

Have you seen the movie Brave?

The most epic movie

On a shadowy night on Sunday 18th of October, my mum and I watched an epic movie called ‘Brave’.

While we were watching the movie, I played with my Lego biplane. I built it because I wanted to try and build a delivery plane from one of my favorite movies called Balto. However the plane broke easily. The balance was 50%, the weight was 25% and defense was 10%. When the movie started, I was sitting with my breakable, medium plane and the sleeping, cute Cesar.

My favorite part of them movie was when the king loudly shouted at an archer so he shot a bulls eye. Soon Cesar was sound asleep because he was very comfortable. It was very funny watching Brave.

The second part was where the princess and the queen/bear went into a foggy kingdom with the three princes. One of the princes wanted to rule the kingdom by himself, so the whole kingdom fell apart. The greedy prince had also changed into a bear with the power of ten men (wow!).

When the movie was almost finished the queen transformed back into a human with a strip of grayish hair near her forehead. After the movie finished, It showed a soldier with a spear who by a talking crow with lots of decoration made out of smooth wood and they were dancing.

It was splendid watching Brave. I wish the movie I watch next time will be even more better. My favorite part of the night was when Cesar was pretending to play dead. 

We are learning to understand and use descriptive language in our writing.

I know I can do when I use suitable verbs and adverbs to describe my weekend.

This bananque is so delicious!

We are learning to develop creative thinkng skills through poetry.
I know I can do this when I write a poem with instructions of how to make bananaque.

Do you know any of these sacraments?

We are learning to recognise that Catholics worship through God in every celebration.
I know I can do this when I illustrate symbols for three of the sacraments.

Do you know about the ShakeOut drill?

We are learning to understand ShakeOut through the Inquiry process.
I know I can do this when I ask 5 inquiry questions and research online to find the answers.

I'm feeling dizzy...

The Craziest Sunday

On Sunday 11th of October, I had the most busiest and craziest Sunday ever!

First, We were driving over to new market. It was so busy every carpark was occupied! My mum and I had to drive in circles, looking for an empty carpark. After five minutes, we finally got to hop of our dark blue car so we can go shopping.

We walked around the shops, looking for clothes to buy. When we went into a shop, I started feeling dizzy like spinning in a circle five times. My mum was excited  seeing lots of beautiful clothes on racks and she looked like a roaming mouse, waiting for a huge slice of cheese. My mum made her decision, she bought a wonderful skirt that had a stretchy fabric.

After that, we went to a shoe store which was full of so many people. It was unbelievably crazy! I had to sit down because I was in a terrible daze (I couldn’t handle the loud noises!). My mum was taking so long to buy shoes for herself because she needed new shoes to wear for work.

When we were done, we walked swiftly down to the carpark and drove to the Warehouse. In there, it was filled with billions of old, new, plain and big cars like there was a huge sale, everyone was walking everywhere! When we were inside, I raced over to the lego collection to find a cheap lego set. I found a lego halo ghost with an elite/spec ops with a bluish energy sword. Nope, it was too expensive. It was about $20.

I finally bought a tiny submarine set like about a nanometer. My mum was chattering with her friends while she was checking the unknown price price of stonewell. When we were done, we bought our items and left into the windy atmosphere. The wind flew around me into a spiral like a tornado brewing. So we left with happy faces and went home.

Going shopping was crazy! I wish it would be peaceful next time.

We are learning to use descriptive language in our recount.

I know I can do this when I use appropriate verbs and adjectives to describe my weekend.

These gels are the best!

We are learning to understand the features of a slogan.
I know I can do this when I write a persuasive slogan about three types of gels, repulsion, conversion and propulsion.

Let's rule, nyan cats!

We are learning to understand the features of a slogan.
I know I can do this when I write a persuasive slogan about a nyan cat maker.

Let's go and win this race!

We are learning to understand the text I read.
I know I can do this when I write a book review about Geronimo Stilton: The race across America.

Do you know what quantative data is?

We are learnig to understand what quantative data is.
I know I can do this when I describe and give an example of quantitative data.

"I want to catch a sprat!"

We are learning to develop critical thinking skills through the inquiry process.
I know I can do this when I make an Inquiry about sprats by asking and answering 5 Inquiry questions.

This cake is a lie!

The best birthday party!

On Sunday 20th of September, Kevin’s dad had the best birthday party ever!

First, I was being annihilated by Nami and Korkie, Kevin’s dogs because they are fast and they are mad dogs. It made me go crazy because Korkie was charging on me like an angry bull so I couldn't play with Kevin.

I finally got to play, but the dogs kept stopping me because Nami and Korkie were trying to smite (strike with a firm blow) me to the ground with their cute and fluffy paws (they were like sentry turrets that pack a punch but cute at the same time!).

After getting imperiled (in danger of being injured) by Nami and Korkie, I played with Kevin in Minecraft for about an hour. We went into the best mind-blowing place on Earth, ‘the castles of rogues’.

We played a lot of cool songs like airplanes (my favourite song), OMG, m.r saxobeat and take over control (Kevin’s favourite song). I played airplanes while making an enormous airplane like GLaDOS’ control panel (genetic lifeform and disk operating system).

We then sang happy birthday to Jhun (except me because I’m dancing the happy move) and gave him a sweet and brownish chocolate cake that had a pinkish candle and a creamy milk chocolate rocket in the middle (the cake is a lie!). When I went home, Cesar tried to run me over like a mashy spike plate squishing a potato.

Jhun had the best birthday ever! I wish it was going to be better next time. My favourite part was when I got to munch on spicy/non spicy chicken with flaming hot gravy and mushy, potato chips.

We are learning to use descriptive language in my writing.

I know I can do this when I use interesting verbs and adjectives in my writing.

The fog is too unclear, I can't see!

We are learning to develop creative thinking skills through poetry.
I know I can do this when I write a poem about the road to Hamilton.

Do you know what 'GLaDOS' means?

The creepiest Sunday

On Sunday 13th of September, I had a fun time unraveling the dark secrets of Portal 2, walking Cesar and playing Minecraft.

First, we had to walk Cesar and deliver local papers for money and exercise. He was really excited and energetic like he drank gallons of coffee loaded with caffeine. When we came back to our house, I started to play Minecraft because I had to finish off the shop in Yandere High school called ‘OMG’ and an enchanter shop so people can upgrade their weapons and armour.

After playing Minecraft, I played the complex Portal game so I can unlock certain achievements like the final transmission by bringing an aperture radio into the rattmann’s dens and it will cause a detonating beep forever unless you take out the radio out of the den. I was nervous because, I thought it will explode the test subject before I could finish it

Later, I watched Samgladiator play Yandere High school. My favourite part was when he was using the main characters bike to go to school and he gets stuck on one of the pathways so he thinks the concrete was soggy and wet. Another part I liked was when Samgladiator poured water onto a student’s head and he laughs at her.

After that, I watched a video about GLaDOS and it was a bit scary because GLaDOS was Chell’s mother and she tries to kill Chell. There was another picture of Caroline (human form of GLaDOS, genetic lifeform and disc operating system) hanging on a control system upside down, covered in straps of cloth all around her. When I was done, I had to stop watching videos because it was getting dark and a bit scary because of GLaDOS, the rattmann and the companion cubes dark secrets.

Walking Cesar and watching creepy videos was really splendid! I wish it would be better next time. One of the creepiest time that I had was when I was watching Doug rattmann's video. It said that he was with you in the dens even though you couldn't see him.

We are learning understand and use descriptive language in my writing.

I know I can do this when I use interesting verbs and adjectives in my writing. 

Be careful not to step on new craters!

We are learning to develop critical thinking skills by using De Bono's white hat.
I know I can do this when I write down 4 facts about the craters of the moon.

Okami, you're the best!

The Best Saturday

On Saturday 5th of September, I was really happy from playing the super mechs and watching videos.

First I played super mechs. I was really lucky because, I had legendary and mythical items to equip myself for extreme battles with the death punch mark two and a stunning sword that shocks my enemies. The death punch was really deadly. It shot only one missile but caused 100+ damage like a nuclear bomb!

Later I tried to defeat a couple of mechs with my guns and swords and a legendary turret that really backs me up with a lot of damage that burns my enemies into ashes that also burns my mech like it’s overheating. After that I watched Yandere high school new teacher in minecraft with Taurtis and smalgladiator.

One of my favourite part was when the Okami the new teacher threw a mini firework in the classroom and all the student applaud her with exciting joy. Another part I liked was when Taurtis sold Tauritos (a mixture of Taurtis name and doritos) to Okami and tried to be sincere so Okami can buy Tauritos and it worked!

When night came, we went to the Warehouse to buy a humongous food bag and some tools for cooking. I looked at the lego star wars toys so I don’t feel bored and tired. When we were done shopping, we went to the night market to buy food. We bought korean fish-shaped waffles that was chocolate and red bean flavour and dumplings to eat at home which I liked because they were soft and well cooked.

When we returned home, Cesar ran me over roughly and painfully. This is the part where I thought I would die because Cesar was biting me non-stop and attacking me as if I was his real foe.

Last Saturday was very exciting. I wish it will be better than any other Saturday.

We are learning understand about descriptive language.
I know I can do this when I use interesting verbs and adverbs in my writing. 

Have you been baptised before?

We are learning to understand the importance of Baptism.
I know I can do this when I write 4 sentences to explain the gifts given to uat at Baptism.

Let's make the the world a better place!

We are learning to persuade our readers by identifying ways to decrease climate change.
I know I can do this when I write 5 ways for people to stop littering and start recycling, reusing and reducing rubbish.

Cow, why did you leave me?

We are learning to develop creative thinking skills through poetry.
I know I can do this when I write a poem about a cow on the beach and suddenly disappearing the next day.

Don't bite me jawbone!

We are learning to understand texts that we read.
I know I can do this when I use movenote to record my storyboard for the story Shark attack.

Do you want to have eternal life?

We are learning to understand and reflect on what we have learnt from mass.
I know I can do this when I share two emotions about how I feel about receiving eternal life from God.

Yay, there's food and water in the jungle so I can fill up my tummy!

I am learning to understand the text that I read.
I know I can do this when I write a summary for the story Down and out down under.

Mum, how are the symbols of the Spirit present in the scripture stories?

We are learning to understand the Holy Spirit in the scripture stories.
I know I can do this when I read and match the symbols of the Holy Spirit to the scripture stories.

We have to love each other as much as we love ourselves!

We are learning to understand and reflect on what we have learnt from mass.
I know I can do this when I share two emotions about how I feel about God being our father and Jesus being our teacher.

Do you know the techniques for a sprint start?

We are learning to understand running techniques.
I know I can do this when I describe 4 running techniques.

Where's the antlion?

We are learning to develop creative thinking skills through poetry.
I know I can do this when I write a poem that describes an antlion.

God is so powerful, he healed me through Jesus!

We are learning to understand the finger of God as a symbol of the Holy Spirit.
I know I can do the this when I describe how the Spirit was present in Luke 5: 12- 20.

Don't infect me, brains!

We are learning to understand the text that we read.
I know I can do this when I write down the summary of Hero story in my own words.

Where's the dove that I sent out?

            We are learning to understand the importance of the dove in the story of Noah's ark.
           I know I can do this when I describe how the dove helped Noah in Genesis 8:8-12.

Don't bite me mukade!

We are learning to develop creative thinking skills through a poetry.
I know I can do this when I follow the structure of a poem and write a poem about a mukade.

God help us all!

Heavenly Father:
Thank you for giving me the knowledge to understand what my my teacher is saying so I what to do and not make bad descisions. Please help the doctors cure people who have deadly diseases (for example AIDs). Help me God to be freindly kind, smart, warm-hearted and trusty worthy so everyone will know that I am a good freind.

We are learning to write a personal prayer following the prayer structure.

I know this when I use the structure of a personal prayer starting with the title followed by what we are thankful for and then praying for others.

Oh no, the waves are going to rise up to 75 centimetres!

We are learning to understand climate change.
I know I can do this when I ask 5 Inquiry questions and research to find my answers.

How many times is oil used in the sacraments?

We are learning to understand the importance of the oil in the sacraments.

I know I can do this when I explain the importance of the oil in Baptism, Confirmation and the anointing of the sick.

Let's change the world!

We are learning to understand the features of a slogan.
I know I can do this when I write a persuasive slogan.

How am I ever going to escape this island?

We are learning to understand the text that we read.
I know I can do this when I write down the summary of the story in my own words.

Let's follow God even thoough the cross is heavy!

I know I can do this when I can write four sentences about carrying the cross to heaven.