Ehara/Ae Ranei?

 In class W.A.L.T negate.

Bricks Goals

 In class we have been talking about our bricks goals and how we can achieve our goals.

Windy roads to Kaitaia

 In class, we have been learning about figurative language, We leant about Alliteration, Personification and Assonance. We also learnt how to use Some; other sentences.

Matariki

 

Taonga Puoro

In class, we have been making taonga puoro and learning about them.

What is a Puoro?

“Errr” comes a loud screeching noise. It was coming from a musical instrument named Puoro. What is a Puoro? A Puoro is a traditional Maori instrument; it can be used to worship God. Also, they are made of clay and other materials such as bamboo and wood and they can be shaped into circular or cylinder shapes. They are used to send messages, marking the stages of life and for other ceremonies. I’m going to explain how to make one.

How to make a Puoro

Firstly, find yourself some clay, your clay can be in the colour of your choice. Next, split the clay roughly into two equal parts. Then, grab one half and shape it into a sphere, once you do that use your thumb and poke a hole through the top of the Puoro. After that, use your index finger and middle finger to pinch the rim of the Puoro. Then do it to the other half, once completed use a toothpick or pin so that you can etch the rim. After that, put them together and smudge the line. Then, make another hole at the top with your index finger.

Making music

Secondly, you can try to blow your Puoro and have half of your breath in half out. It should make a low or high pitched whistling sound.

Decorating and designing

Lastly, let it dry and you can get a pencil to make an outline then you can start to decorate and design your own designs onto it. Your design can have any pattern that you desire.

Summary

In summary, I really had fun making it and made a lot of mess. I also think that Puoro are cool instruments that I think that you should enjoy and I think it would be really fun for you to make.

The Science Of Rongoa

Recount Writing

 In class, we are learning to use semi-colons and dashes and Figurative language (simile, personification, alliteration, hyperbole)

Descriptive language (see, hear, feel, think, adjectives)

Ask questions

The dreadful cousins

Intro

It was pitch black outside and I was alone. Scratching at the door, music playing aloud and snores came from down the hall. Beep Beep! It was my mum, sister, little brother and my cousins. “Oh no, mum’s home!” I whispered. “I better hide, so I don’t gotta do chores.” 

Event 1

They were coming back from Auckland. My cousins came to my house so my mum’s sisters and husband could go down south to watch my cousin play touch. So my cousins stayed at our house for a couple of days. “Noo!”Jessiah shouted. As if he was going to die. “ It’s alright, Deddiah,” I replied. “you’re alright.” What was wrong? As he jumped into my arms we slowly walked to the living room. “Tadt,” (tag) Jessiah rushingly said. “I’m gonna get you, Deddiah!” I growled. Chasing him down the hallway. Typical. “AAAAAAHHHH!!!” Jessiah screeched. “Stop screaming, Deddiah!” As I was running after him, I saw him jump under the kitchen table by my mum’s legs. “Tag you’re in, Jessiah,” I laughed. “Ok, I’m finished now,” I remarked. 

Event 2 Try add ideas without more speech marks (thoughts, describe what happened, adjective ) 

“Oi Jordan.” I yelled “What?” he replied. “Wanna play Monopoly?” I asked. “Yo….. I mean yes,” he decided. “Ok, I’ll grab it then,” I responded. Shuffling over to where the Monopoly was I grabbed it, to walk back to Jordan. “Ok then, let us play,” he replied in a challenging way. We set up the game and stared at each other. “I’m first!” Jordan quickly responded.  As a few hours go by we finally decided to end our aggressive game. “I’m done now,” I responded. “Ok,” Jordan replied.

Reflection

In short, I would just thank my whanau for being there for me and making funny memories with me and my family.