Writing

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==We have also been looking at using hyperboles in our work. Here is an example of my work with hyperboles. Can you find them? ==

 Noosa Sunset, Australia
== The hot, humid air swirls around me, making me feel overwhelmed. My lips are oily and salty as hot, crispy chips fill my mouth with flavour. I wriggle my toes around in the slippery sand I am on. I feel as if I am in heaven. Mum and I are laughing as I spill tomato sauce down my new shirt, Dad is telling Will to pull his head in and Henry is snaffling up the last of the chips. == == Suddenly, my family goes quiet, we are all so quiet I am wondering if we are actually in heaven. That’s how quiet it was. The only sound of life from my family is the occasional “Wow,” or “Cool. I turn around and the best thing ever. A sunset. It’s pinks and dar oranges made me feel like running up and down the beach, it gave me a sudden burst of energy. The effect of it against the dim sky made me feel like laughing, it was such an awesome sight. ==

Fabulous! :)
=Term 3 = It is now term 3 and we are focusing on writing expositions. An exposition is an argument but it only shows one point of view. If you are writing an exposition, you are trying to persuade the reader to agree with you opinion. Using a website call Creaza ( www.creaza.com) we wrote an exposition on pleading for the wolf's release in little red riding hood. ENJOY! (If you can't get it up, try again later, it may be technical problems) media type="custom" key="6625667"

We have also done a lot of Exposition Writing. We had to write it on whether we thought we should have 1080 poison in the Tararua Ranges. Here is mine: Should 1080 Poison Be Banned?

 W.A.L.T: Write an exposition

 1080 poison, what would we do without it? It stops lethal predators from harming our native birds and wildlife and stops TB (Tuberculosis) from spreading to New Zealand’s dairy and meat exporting trade. I think that banning 1080 poison would be a tremendous mistake.

 Think about all the native birds and wildlife, all vulnerable to rats, stoats, possums and many more predators that roam New Zealand’s native bush and hills.  If 1080 poison is banned, the native birds and wildlife such as kakapo, kiwi, kea and other endangered species are at risk of being eaten by all the predators. <span style="color: #f01414; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"> In the spring, New Zealand’s native bush and hills are full of chicks and hatchlings that could all be easily eaten by predators. So personally, I think that if 1080 were banned, the population of already endangered wildlife could become dangerously low. Why should we ban 1080 if it decreases the numbers of predators that aren’t native to New Zealand anyway?

<span style="color: #f01414; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"> Then think about the Dairy and Meat Exporting Trade. Valuable meat and money goes to waste because of TB, spread by rats, stoats, possums and many more. Whats the one thing that can stop Tuberculosis from spreading? 1080 Poison. Without it, herds and flocks of cows and sheep are at risk of becoming diagnosed with TB. <span style="color: #f01414; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"> If we ban 1080 poison, Dairy and Meat businesses are in danger of losing money. I think that that New Zealand should not be willing to take that risk.

<span style="color: #f01414; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"> Some people are fretting over 1080 poison getting into rivers and streams. I think this is and over-reaction as there has only been 1 or 2 incidents and only small amounts of 1080 poison managed to get into the rivers. So little, that it won’t have any long term effect. Don’t forget that 1080 Poison is Eco-Friendly, so using a replacement poison could effect nature and the environment.

<span style="color: #f01414; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"> To spread 1080 poison through the Tararua Ranges, DOC does an air drop. Some people are getting very concerned about 1080 poison getting into the sea and on main walking tracks if the poison happens to be dropped in the wrong place. DOC explained that the matter is ‘unavoidable’ and I believe that too. There isn’t really any way to spread the poison other then to do an air drop, so if people are getting so uptight about it, why don’t they try and spread 1080, by hand, through the entire Tararua Range?

<span style="color: #f01414; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"> So now you have an idea of why I think we shouldn’t ban 1080 poison. I think New Zealand should be willing to take any risk if it helps our native and often endangered species of animals and our Meat and Dairy exporting trade. After all, it’s our country, we should do anything for it.

<span style="color: #f01414; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"> By Rosie Isaacs

<span style="color: #b71eeb; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 210%;">Poetry Term 3: For poetry this term we have done two types: Haiku and Diamante.

Here is my Haiku: Haiku Poetry Wednesday 25th August 2010 W.A.L.T: Understand what poetry is and the different forms it takes.

My Haiku Poem: Subject: Cantering on a horse

Fresh air relieves me, As the horse runs gracefully Through the spring paddock

Hooves thud the grass, Rocking my body around I grip the reins tight

I great website for Diamante Poems is www.readwritethink.org Its great for practicing Diamante Poems.

<span style="color: #601dc0; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">It is now Term 4, the last term of 2010! For writing, we have been doing procedures (Telling someone how to do something in steps). My whole class had to do a procedure on 'How To Make A Bed' that we were assessed on. Here is mine:
 * <span style="color: #24eb1e; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 380%;">Term 4: **

<span style="color: #f1302a; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">How To Make A Bed:

<span style="color: #f1302a; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;"> You will need: <span style="color: #f1302a; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;"> 1 duvet inner <span style="color: #f1302a; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;"> 1 duvet cover <span style="color: #f1302a; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;"> Amount of pillows desired <span style="color: #f1302a; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;"> Pillow cases (2 cases per one pillow) that are specifically fitted to the size of your pillows. <span style="color: #f1302a; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;"> 1 sheet to fit the size of your mattress efficiently. <span style="color: #f1302a; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;"> 1 blanket to fit the size of your mattress efficiently. <span style="color: #f1302a; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;"> 1 bed base with mattress. <span style="color: #f1302a; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;"> Blankets to go atop of your duvet (optional)

<span style="color: #f1302a; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;"> Instructions:

<span style="color: #f1302a; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;"> Firstly, gather all materials needed. <span style="color: #f1302a; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;"> Now, spread blanket out on the mattress. Be sure to spread the blanket corners to the mattress corners carefully. <span style="color: #f1302a; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;"> Next, spread fitted sheet over top of the blanket and tuck corners of sheet over the corners of the mattress, smooth with hands to prevent wrinkles. <span style="color: #f1302a; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;"> Then, place duvet inner inside duvet cover. Do this by turning the duvet cover inside out, place arms down the cover, and hold onto corners at the opposite end. With your hands still inside the cover holding onto the two end corners of the cover, pick up two of the duvet inner corners (at the shortest end) and shake. Do up buttons at end of duvet cover. <span style="color: #f1302a; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;"> Now, cover pillows with required pillow cases. Do this by holding onto the pillow with one hand at one end, then place end of the pillow you are holding onto at the end of pillow case and pull pillow downwards, towards the non open end of the case. Repeat steps with all pillows. <span style="color: #f1302a; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;"> You will now need to cover each pillow with second pillow case. This stops sweat from ruining the actual pillow. <span style="color: #f1302a; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;"> Now place duvet on top of sheet, and smooth duvet to each corner of the mattress. Tuck duvet into the edge of the bed base if required. <span style="color: #f1302a; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;"> Next, arrange pillows atop of duvet as desired. <span style="color: #f1302a; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;"> Lastly, spread extra blankets atop of duvet if desired, or fold neatly in a pile at one end.

<span style="color: #f1302a; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;"> You have now successfully made a bed properly.

<span style="color: #2a2af1; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Fabulous Rosie, well done. 4A

<span style="color: #991199; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Now that we have finished our Procedure Writing, we are learning to write a piece of Explanation Writing. We have done an assessment piece of Explanation Writing yet, here is my practice piece of Explanation Writing:

<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">W.A.L.T: Write an explanation explaining why there are pictures in children’s books.

<span style="color: #ff8400; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 140%;">Why are there pictures in children’s books?

<span style="color: #ff8400; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 140%;"> Many children’s books have pictures to go with the story being told. The pictures are usually of a scene in the story or of the characters in the story.

<span style="color: #ff8400; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 140%;"> A picture in a story is a way of helping children understand the meaning of the story.

<span style="color: #ff8400; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 140%;"> There are several different reasons why children’s books tend to have pictures included. One is to interest the child in the story more. Pictures also help children imagine the story more easily. Another reason is so younger children can enjoy the story even though they may not be able to read.

<span style="color: #ff8400; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 140%;"> Pictures in children’s stories therefor help them learn from the story, meaning they enjoy the story more.

<span style="color: #ff8400; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 140%;">We have also been writing book reviews on the books we have been reading in reading. Here are the ones I have done so far: <span style="color: #ff8400; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 140%;">media type="custom" key="7692871"

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