Tuesday, 19 October 2021
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Tuesday, 7 September 2021
Lynch Newspaper Article Tonga
Lynch Tuesday: Word Work of the Day
Lynch Response to Text: Landmarks in Tonga
Response to text:
Landmarks in Tonga
Highlight the correct answer or write down the appropriate response.
1. What is the Trilithon in Tonga known as?
a) Ha'amonga ‘A Maui b) The Burden of Maui
c) Stonehenge of the Pacific d) All of the above
2. Who is the monument in honour of?
a) King Tupou VI and his sons b) Queen Salote and her sons
c) King Tu’itātui and his sons d) Maui and his sons
3. Explain in your own words why the Cave in Eua is called ‘Ana ‘Ahu - the Smoking Cave.
→ It is called the smoking cave because there is a waterfall in or near the cave that looks like smoke but if water and it is and never ending sinkhole which if you throw a rock into it you will not hear it hit the surface.
4. True or False:”The Royal Palace has many visitors throughout the year, however they can only look at it from the water.”
a) True b) False
5. The blowholes in Tongatapu shoots waves up to what distance?
a) 40m b) 30m
c) 20m d) It doesn’t shoot blowholes
6. Ha’apai is made up of around 60 uninhabited islands. Explain why many people wouldn’t live on these islands?
→ This island is inhabited because of the active volcano that it contains.
7. Explain what the difference is between natural and man-made landmarks.
→ Natural is something that the earth has made and something that is man-made is something that someone has built into or on the land.
Monday, 23 August 2021
Lynch 5 Facts: What are the Paralympic Games
Friday, 20 August 2021
Thursday, 19 August 2021
Lynch Research Task: New Zealand Olympic Athletes 2020
Lynch Response to text: NZ Olympic Athletes 2020
New Zealand Olympic Athletes
Highlight the correct answer, or type in what you think is correct.
1. How many athletes represented New Zealand in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics?
a) 197 b) 220
c) 212 d) 32
2. When was Dame Valarie Adams born?
a) 9th October 1984 b) 6th October 1989
c) 6th October 1984 d) 12 November 1993
3. Where did Lisa Carrington grow up?
a) Auckland b) Tauranga
c) Hamilton d) Ōhope
4. What events does Lisa Carrington compete in?
→ Lisa Carrington competes in waterflow canoeing.
5. True or False: ‘Tom Wlash was born on 1st March 1992 in Timaru, New Zealand’ ?
a) True b) False
6. Who is Peter Burlings sailing partner?
a) Mr Hughes b) Mr Somerville
c) Blair Tuke d) Steven Adams
7. Describe Peter Burlings sailing career and some of his key highlight events
→ Peter Burling and his partner Blair Tuke won a gold in sailing at the Rio Olympics and are unbeatable. Peter Burling represents New Zealand in the 49er sailing class. He also competed in the Emirates Team New Zealand America's cup races.
Lynch 5 Facts: New Zealand Olympic Athletes 2020
Wednesday, 18 August 2021
Lynch Response to Text: Tokyo Olympics 2020
Tokyo Olympics 2020
Highlight the correct answer, or type in what you think is correct.
1. What was the official start date for the Tokyo Olympics 2020?
a) July 24th 2020 b) July 24th 2021
c) July 23rd 2020 d) July 23rd 2021
2. How many athletes were there expected to be?
a) Between 1000-5000 b) Between 6000-10,000
c) Between 11,000-15,000 d) Over 15,000
3. How many different sports were going to be at the Olympics?
a) 33 b) 43
c) 50 d) 53
4. What is the importance of the Olympic Torch Relay?
→The torch relay is meant to showcase the cultural and scenic attractions of the country.
5. True or False: ‘There was a new initiative to bring in robotic people to watch the games because people aren’t allowed to spectate’ ?
a) True b) False
6. Which shape in the logo symbolises "different countries, cultures and way of thinking" with the message of unity in diversity?
a) Square b) Rectangle
c) Rhombus d) Trapezium
7. What is your take on the Motto for the Tokyo Olympics 2020 games - ‘Discover Tomorrow’?
→ I think the Olympics are very important. I don't know what the motto for the Tokyo Olympics but it's probably important too.
Lynch 5 Facts: Tokyo 2020 Olympics
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Lynch Retelling a Story - How Matariki Came to Be
The Story of Tanemahuta, Papatuanuku, and Ranginui is a beautiful one - rich with opportunities to use descriptive, and emotive language.
Art: “Triumph” by Jane Crisp
Your task today is to retell this story - based on what you learnt yesterday from the
video we watched, and the story you read today
you will retell the story from a different perspective.
Perspective is the point of view of a character. Instead of telling the story like you are a ”fly on the wall” you are telling the story as if you were that character.
Choose one of these characters to write from the perspective of;
Ranginui, or Papatuanuku
Tanemahuta
Tawhirimatea
What was the world like for me before the separation? Calm, happy, peaceful, Kind, |
How did I feel once the separation happened? Betrayed, |
What kind of emotive, or descriptive words can I use to show how I felt? Sad, Bad, Upset, Depressed, Emotional, Miserable, down hearted, Unhappy. |
BEGIN YOUR WRITING HERE: Once upon a time some parents named Papatuanuku - earth Mother and Ranginui - sky Father had six sons they were named Tane Mahuta - God of the forest and birds, Tawhirimatea - God of the weather, wind and lightning,Haumiatiketike - God of uncultivated food, Rongomatane - God of Cultivated plants, Tangaroa - God of the sea, Tumatauenga - God of War and Hunting, Ruaumoko - God of Earthquakes. Ranginui and I had great deep love for each other, one day we released our arms for a slight adjustment and gave our sons light. Tanemahuta then said we need to separate them so we can have light so plants can grow. Tane had his feet against Ranginui and his shoulders against me. He pushed so hard. I cried for him to stop but he ignored me. With his strong legs he pushed and pushed and then finally he separated us. Today, as Ranginui cries his tears on me, it reminds us both of what we've been through. My pain is visible in the red clays of earth still strained by the blood from the separation. The fact that Tanemahuta separated I and Ranginui angered his brother Tawhirimatea, unable to bear the pain of us being torn apart. He tore out his eyes, crushing them into pieces, the pieces of tawhirimatea’s eyes blew up into the heavens in the sky. Each year in the middle of winter the Matariki stars come to the Easteren skies. The stars represent different things Matariki the mother represents - life force or energy, Tupu a nuku the eldest sister represents - friendship, Tupu a rangi represents - importance of sharing and appreciating, Waipuna Rangi represents - kindness, Waiti and waita are twins they represent - support, and last but not least Ururangi she represents - good attitude.
THE END I hope you enjoyed my story I tried my best to play the role as papatuanuku but I really hope you enjoyed reading my story so thank you for reading. |
Tuesday, 6 July 2021
Matariki Questions (W10, T2)
MATARIKI, MAORI NEW YEAR - Questions
How did Papatuanuku, and Ranginui become separated?
Their oldest son Tane Mahuta separated them with the help of his younger brothers.
Where does the name Matariki come from?
During the coldest time the matariki star cluster rises for the first time in the easteren Sky.
What time of the year does Matariki happen?
When it is coldest.
What part of the sky does Matariki appear in?
The Eastern Sky
What does the article say Matariki is time for?
Matariki marks the Important times.
What do these Te Reo Maori words mean?
WORD | DEFINITION |
whānau | Family |
tupuna | Grandparent or ancestor |
rongoā | Traditional Maori Medicine |
waiata | Song |
mokopuna | Grandchild |
Name each of the seven stars that make up the Matariki star cluster.
Waiti, Waita,Tupu a nuku, Tupu a rangi, waipuna a rangi, Ururangi and Matariki.
What are the lessons we learn from each of them?
We Learn that the two meanings of Matariki both refer to stars Mata ariki ( Eyes of God and Mata riki ( Little Eyes ).
Which of these stars best represents the role you play in your whānau?
Explain why in a PEEL Paragraph.
I am very similar to Ururangi because I am the youngest out of all my siblings and I also enjoy singing a lot. I like singing all sorts of songs, Maori songs and others. I love racing my sisters because I like winning races, but sometimes I can be a sore loser. I also love telling stories and I am a great listener so I love listening to them. I listen to stories a lot so I’m pretty used to them.I love being in a good mood and I try my best to cheer people up and keep them happy. |
This is my Questions okay.
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