Poetic Devices
Metonymy: The use of a linked term to stand in for an object or concept.
E.g: "The pen is mightier than the sword."
E.g: "If we don't get these reports in today, the suits will be after us."
Enjambment: When a sentence, phrase, or thought does not end with the line of poetry.
E.g: "The holy time is quiet as a Nun
Breathless with adoration; the broad sun
Is sinking down in its tranquility;" Wordsworth, "Beauteous Evening"
E.g: "A thing of beauty is a joy forever:
Its loveliness increases; it will never
Pass into nothingness but still will keep
A bower quiet for us, and asleep
Full of sweet dreams, and health, and quiet breathing." Keats, "Endymion"
Satire: Shows foolishness or vice in humans, organizations, or even governments - it uses sarcasm, ridicule, or irony.
E.g: “What’s the use you learning to do right, when it’s troublesome to do right and isn’t no trouble to do wrong, and the wages is just the same?”
E.g: “There warn’t anybody at the church, except maybe a hog or two, for there warn’t any lock on the door, and hogs likes a puncheon floor in summer-time because it’s cool. If you notice, most folks don’t go to church only when they’ve got to; but a hog is different.”
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Showing posts with label English. Show all posts
Monday, 24 June 2019
Thursday, 20 June 2019
2019 English - Poetry Analysis
Poetry Analysis - The Lifestyle Creed
https://www.bestnewzealandpoems.org.nz/past-issues/2017-contents/liz-breslin/
https://www.crcna.org/welcome/beliefs/creeds/nicene-creed
1. What does the word “creed” mean? Where else do we see this word used?
"Creed" is a set of beliefs which guide someone's actions, usually religious beliefs. I have seen this word used in the video game, 'Assassin's Creed', and the film 'Creed'.
2. Look up any words you don’t know in this poem and then write an original sentence using the word to show that you understand its meaning.
Oleocanthal: compound found in extra-virgin olive oil.
Oleocanthal is an ingredient in extra-virgin olive oil.
Begotten: Brought about, brought into existence.
I was begotten in sin.
Cruciferous: Relating to plants in the cabbage family.
I eat lots of cruciferous vegetables.
Annals: a record of events year by year.
We searched through the annals.
Amyloid plaques: destroy connections between nerve cells.
Amyloid plaques are present in the brains of Alzheimer's disease patients.
Prophets: a person regarded as an inspired teacher or proclaimed of the will of God.
Prophets teach us many things.
3. Look up the Catholic Nicene Creed. What is it? Look up the words. Compare them to this poem. How are they similar? How are they different?
The Catholic Nicene Creed is a prayer. It is basically the same as 'The Lifestyle Creed', but is a religious creed compared to a healthy lifestyle creed. Some words in the 'Nicene Creed' include God, Lord, Jesus Christ, Father, and Holy Spirit. These have been replaced in 'The Lifestyle Creed' by words like vegetables, olive oil, antioxidants, cruciferous, and caffeine.
4. Why does the author use cut up bits of text and two different font styles?
To contrast between phrases in the 'Nicene Creed' and 'The Lifestyle Creed'. It makes it easy to identify and distinguish between healthy lifestyle words and religious words. The healthy lifestyle words are bold, while the religious words are lighter.
5. Why do you think the author has juxtaposed the Nicene Creed with words such as “brain boosters”, “antioxidants”, and “good cholesterol”? What meaning is she trying to convey? Is this effective? What is the effect on the reader?
To illustrate to us that healthy eating had become similar to a cult. She is trying to convey that a healthy lifestyle is a way of life, just as believing in a religion is. She wants us to understand that when we get so caught up in diets and fads, it can be damaging. This is pretty effective, as it makes us think more in depth about how we can go too far when trying to stay healthy.
6. What is the overall purpose of the poem?
https://www.bestnewzealandpoems.org.nz/past-issues/2017-contents/liz-breslin/
https://www.crcna.org/welcome/beliefs/creeds/nicene-creed
1. What does the word “creed” mean? Where else do we see this word used?
"Creed" is a set of beliefs which guide someone's actions, usually religious beliefs. I have seen this word used in the video game, 'Assassin's Creed', and the film 'Creed'.
2. Look up any words you don’t know in this poem and then write an original sentence using the word to show that you understand its meaning.
Oleocanthal: compound found in extra-virgin olive oil.
Oleocanthal is an ingredient in extra-virgin olive oil.
Begotten: Brought about, brought into existence.
I was begotten in sin.
Cruciferous: Relating to plants in the cabbage family.
I eat lots of cruciferous vegetables.
Annals: a record of events year by year.
We searched through the annals.
Amyloid plaques: destroy connections between nerve cells.
Amyloid plaques are present in the brains of Alzheimer's disease patients.
Prophets: a person regarded as an inspired teacher or proclaimed of the will of God.
Prophets teach us many things.
3. Look up the Catholic Nicene Creed. What is it? Look up the words. Compare them to this poem. How are they similar? How are they different?
The Catholic Nicene Creed is a prayer. It is basically the same as 'The Lifestyle Creed', but is a religious creed compared to a healthy lifestyle creed. Some words in the 'Nicene Creed' include God, Lord, Jesus Christ, Father, and Holy Spirit. These have been replaced in 'The Lifestyle Creed' by words like vegetables, olive oil, antioxidants, cruciferous, and caffeine.
4. Why does the author use cut up bits of text and two different font styles?
To contrast between phrases in the 'Nicene Creed' and 'The Lifestyle Creed'. It makes it easy to identify and distinguish between healthy lifestyle words and religious words. The healthy lifestyle words are bold, while the religious words are lighter.
5. Why do you think the author has juxtaposed the Nicene Creed with words such as “brain boosters”, “antioxidants”, and “good cholesterol”? What meaning is she trying to convey? Is this effective? What is the effect on the reader?
To illustrate to us that healthy eating had become similar to a cult. She is trying to convey that a healthy lifestyle is a way of life, just as believing in a religion is. She wants us to understand that when we get so caught up in diets and fads, it can be damaging. This is pretty effective, as it makes us think more in depth about how we can go too far when trying to stay healthy.
6. What is the overall purpose of the poem?
The purpose of the poem is for us to think about how we could go too far when dieting and worrying about being healthy, and so we should make sure we know our limits and not make it like a religion.
7. What is the overall tone of the poem?
The tone of this poem is quite dissonant, as it sounds a bit weird and wrong. The prayer of what religious people believe in shouldn't go side by side with healthy lifestyle fads.
8. Read the last two lines of the poem. What ideas do these lines suggest?
The last two lines of the poem are slightly mocking of religion, as some people get so invested in trying to be perfectly healthy, that they go a bit overboard.
9. Do you like this poem? Why or why not?
I think the poem is interesting and gives us a lot to think about, but it doesn't really go together nicely or have any harmony.
7. What is the overall tone of the poem?
The tone of this poem is quite dissonant, as it sounds a bit weird and wrong. The prayer of what religious people believe in shouldn't go side by side with healthy lifestyle fads.
8. Read the last two lines of the poem. What ideas do these lines suggest?
The last two lines of the poem are slightly mocking of religion, as some people get so invested in trying to be perfectly healthy, that they go a bit overboard.
9. Do you like this poem? Why or why not?
I think the poem is interesting and gives us a lot to think about, but it doesn't really go together nicely or have any harmony.
Friday, 15 February 2019
2019 English - Children of Men Discussion Questions
Children of Men Discussion Questions
What message does this film relay about immigration and xenophobia?
The government in Britain feel that immigrants are terrorists, because they are coming from ruined countries. They want to protect their country from the immigrants as Britain is the only stable country in the world after global corruption.
What effect does Cuarón’s use of long takes have in the scenes where this filming technique is used?
These long takes make the film seem more realistic and more like a documentary. It makes the audience empathize with the characters.
How plausible is the future world depicted in Children of Men?
The world probably won’t go infertile unless a new disease breaks out causing this. But there is a possibility of something else occurring which can cause global corruption, like war.
How has the lack of children changed society?
The lack of children in society has caused worldwide depression. It has taken the joy out of the world, and it has made people go crazy out of fear of the world ending as soon there will be no people left on Earth.
What role does religion play in the film?
Religion wasn’t very prominent in the film. Although it is not very projected in the film, but in the real world it plays a large role. The film hints at some sort of religion as the devil is mention in a few scenes but it doesn’t have a heavy presence.
Luke is consistently portrayed as the "bad guy" throughout the film. Is he
sincerely a bad person? Why or why not?
Luke isn’t a bad guy, he is just trying to help get the world back to how it was before infertility and corruption. He wants to create an uprising, and so he is doing it in a way that he thinks is suitable.
How was a totalitarian government able to emerge in the wake of the infertility crisis in Britain?
They were able to control immigration because everyone is scared of the end of the world, and therefore they will believe anything the government says. The government calls immigrants terrorists, and so citizens believe they are immigrants too.
How does Kee develop over the course of the film?
Kee becomes braver as the film progresses. Her mother instincts kick in, as all she starts to worry about is her baby and her safety. She becomes more trusting of Theo and relies on him compared to when they first met and she was very standoffish towards him. She was more reserved at the start of the film because she didn’t know a lot about pregnancy and so she was afraid.
How does Theo develop over the course of the film?
At the start of the film he isn't very compassionate or motivated as he had nothing to live for, as he has lost his parents, his wife and his son. Meeting Kee gave him hope, hope that the world might go back to the way it was. Meeting Kee and helping her get to safety reignites his activist mindset. Seeing two of his loved ones be taken away from him made him want to accomplish his quest with Kee and do it for them.
What message does this film relay about immigration and xenophobia?
The government in Britain feel that immigrants are terrorists, because they are coming from ruined countries. They want to protect their country from the immigrants as Britain is the only stable country in the world after global corruption.
What effect does Cuarón’s use of long takes have in the scenes where this filming technique is used?
These long takes make the film seem more realistic and more like a documentary. It makes the audience empathize with the characters.
How plausible is the future world depicted in Children of Men?
The world probably won’t go infertile unless a new disease breaks out causing this. But there is a possibility of something else occurring which can cause global corruption, like war.
How has the lack of children changed society?
The lack of children in society has caused worldwide depression. It has taken the joy out of the world, and it has made people go crazy out of fear of the world ending as soon there will be no people left on Earth.
What role does religion play in the film?
Religion wasn’t very prominent in the film. Although it is not very projected in the film, but in the real world it plays a large role. The film hints at some sort of religion as the devil is mention in a few scenes but it doesn’t have a heavy presence.
Luke is consistently portrayed as the "bad guy" throughout the film. Is he
sincerely a bad person? Why or why not?
Luke isn’t a bad guy, he is just trying to help get the world back to how it was before infertility and corruption. He wants to create an uprising, and so he is doing it in a way that he thinks is suitable.
How was a totalitarian government able to emerge in the wake of the infertility crisis in Britain?
They were able to control immigration because everyone is scared of the end of the world, and therefore they will believe anything the government says. The government calls immigrants terrorists, and so citizens believe they are immigrants too.
How does Kee develop over the course of the film?
Kee becomes braver as the film progresses. Her mother instincts kick in, as all she starts to worry about is her baby and her safety. She becomes more trusting of Theo and relies on him compared to when they first met and she was very standoffish towards him. She was more reserved at the start of the film because she didn’t know a lot about pregnancy and so she was afraid.
How does Theo develop over the course of the film?
At the start of the film he isn't very compassionate or motivated as he had nothing to live for, as he has lost his parents, his wife and his son. Meeting Kee gave him hope, hope that the world might go back to the way it was. Meeting Kee and helping her get to safety reignites his activist mindset. Seeing two of his loved ones be taken away from him made him want to accomplish his quest with Kee and do it for them.
Tuesday, 5 February 2019
Sunday, 17 September 2017
English - Recount On A Challenge I Have Faced
Recount
A Challenge I Have Faced
A Challenge I Have Faced
It was a chilly, wintry morning, and I was standing alone at the starting line. I was a small fish in a big pond, surrounded by sharks. I was about to compete in the 10km Christchurch Marathon run, and I was a petrified student about to sit an exam. I had barely trained, and I was unfit, unprepared, and unaware of the pain I was about to go through. My insides were butterflies, fluttering around in nervousness. I could hear other competitors mummering around me, and I could see the dark rain clouds threatening to empty themselves down on us. The hosts voice was roaring through the speakers, giving us a rundown of the race. Then he started counting down, and everyone joined in simultaneously. Six, five, four, three, they called like children chorusing good morning to the teacher. Boom! The gun went off, and the race had started. We all moved through the gates like cattle being rounded up. Some sprinted off to lead the pack while others, including me, started off at a reasonable jog. My goal was to get through the whole race without stopping, but I wasn’t too convinced I would be able to. I was estimating that it would take me about 1:45, which is pretty poor, but I wasn’t at all prepared.
After the first one or two kilometres, the misery began. I had never been a keen runner, and I wanted to give up right then and there, but I knew I had to keep going. Rain was pelting down, and it felt like it would never end. I fought through the torture for six kilometres, then I passed a sign that said Two Kilometres To Go. I cried in despair, I still had so long to go! My legs were aching, and my heart was beating so fast I thought it was going to burst through its cage and out my chest. I could feel sweat dripping down my skin, and my mouth was dry and parched. My feet were dragging, and my earphones, once my motivators, dangled limply. I pushed on, my mind ticking like a clock, willing my legs to keep moving, willing my heart to stay strong. I ran through the pain and exhaustion, and finally arrived at the home stretch.
I sprinted as fast as my legs could handle, and my heart almost stopped when I saw the timer. 1:03! I had done it in an hour! I dashed through the finish line as the announcer called my name, and I almost fell to the ground in relief. My head whooshed as I came to a stop, and I was dizzy and aching. My legs were jelly, wobbling and quivering, but I was so proud, it felt as if I could run ten more! My dad ran over and hugged me, and I was as elated as a puppy with a new toy. I was victorious, a lion who had just captured his prey! I was dripping wet, caked in sweat, and as run down as a house just hit by a hurricane, but I was also dizzy with content. All around me were glorious competitors who were either buzzing with excitement, or laying limply and defeated on the ground. I could hear encouragements and congratulations, and the whole atmosphere was thrilling. I will definitely be back next year!
Friday, 8 September 2017
English - Creative Writing Recount
Creative Writing Recount
The Lonely Island
Have you ever felt completely and utterly alone? Well, I never thought I would ever feel so isolated, until one month ago… It all started December 12th. As I sluggishly boarded my 2:00am flight to the Bahamas, I felt this weird feeling in the pit of my stomach. My insides were butterflies, fluttering around in wariness and suspicion. I was on my way to see my mum! So why were my thoughts grey skies instead of rainbows? “Come along honey.” A worker called, “You don’t want to miss your flight!” I dismissed my eerie thoughts, and eagerly strolled down the airbridge. I took my seat as jubilant as a puppy with a new toy. After 19 torturous hours of a bumpy ride, we had finally arrived in the Caribbean! But my excitement and relief were short lived as right after the announcement, the lights started flickering and everyone panicked. The aircraft started lurching, and the crew were all running around like headless chickens trying to keep everyone calm. After one loud thud, the plane went as dark as the night sky, and I heard a scream. Suddenly we were falling, and then… everything went black.
Silence. Then it all came back to me. “Everyone stay calm!” Cried a flustered flight attendant. But her cry fell on deaf ears. We were all panicking preschoolers, grabbing hold of the seats that might as well have been feathers. All around me, loved ones were clutching each other, saying their final goodbyes. As for me, well I was scrambling for a handhold, a lifeline, some kind of salvation. Then we hit the ground. After reliving that dreadful moment, I slowly opened my eyes. Then I shrieked. All around me were broken pieces, lives ruined. A strangled cry escaped my lips, tears ran down my face like raindrops in a storm. I looked around in despair. Forest green shrubs, trees, and bushes enveloped me in a small island as deserted as no man's land. I was alone.
I was an astronaut in space, so detached from the world, from my home. Am I going to be stranded here forever? I looked around at all the lifeless bodies limply laying on the shallow, seashore, and realised I had no time to grieve. I needed to get out of there.
After looking through all the supplies I had that hadn’t been destroyed in the crash, I had acquired two apples, a bottle of water, a blanket, and some spare clothes. I searched and searched, finding my way through the murky, misty forest until I was a marathon runner that had just finished his race. Finally, I uncovered a small cave behind a wispy willow tree, and lay my supplies down on the floor that had a soft sandy surface. I took a long, well-earned gulp of water, and got prepared for the long afternoon ahead. I trekked back through the thick forest, but this time I knew where I was headed so it wasn’t so much of an effort. When I reached the shore, I was again hit by the overwhelming sense of tragedy over the loss of all these people. These daughters, these fathers, these sisters, these sons. But I had to get on with life, or I would never beat this island. I gave them one last long look, “Rest in peace.” Then, I walked back to the forest. I spent hours in there, collecting berries, coconuts, and bananas, and gathering flax, sticks, and big leaves. I took my discoveries back to my cave, and did some decorating.
After spending a couple of weeks on the island, I had started to become quite fond of it. But that didn’t stop the craziness. I had been away from civilization for too long, and I had a feeling that I would never return home. But I was wrong about that. One morning after I had eaten and cleaned myself up, I heard a shout. My heart leaped like a tiger pouncing at its prey. I sprinted down the beach, calling out to my savior, my hero. But I couldn’t see anyone. My stomach dropped, was I starting to hear things? Another shout, this time clearer. “Honey? Honey wake up, we’ve arrived.”
That’s when I awoke. I was perched on an airplane seat? My eyes widened in surprise, like a deer caught in headlights, as I realized it was all just a dream, and I had arrived in the Bahamas. But it was so vivid, so real. I stood up, and exited the flight, putting it all behind me. Well, until the next time I fell asleep…..
The Lonely Island
Have you ever felt completely and utterly alone? Well, I never thought I would ever feel so isolated, until one month ago… It all started December 12th. As I sluggishly boarded my 2:00am flight to the Bahamas, I felt this weird feeling in the pit of my stomach. My insides were butterflies, fluttering around in wariness and suspicion. I was on my way to see my mum! So why were my thoughts grey skies instead of rainbows? “Come along honey.” A worker called, “You don’t want to miss your flight!” I dismissed my eerie thoughts, and eagerly strolled down the airbridge. I took my seat as jubilant as a puppy with a new toy. After 19 torturous hours of a bumpy ride, we had finally arrived in the Caribbean! But my excitement and relief were short lived as right after the announcement, the lights started flickering and everyone panicked. The aircraft started lurching, and the crew were all running around like headless chickens trying to keep everyone calm. After one loud thud, the plane went as dark as the night sky, and I heard a scream. Suddenly we were falling, and then… everything went black.
Silence. Then it all came back to me. “Everyone stay calm!” Cried a flustered flight attendant. But her cry fell on deaf ears. We were all panicking preschoolers, grabbing hold of the seats that might as well have been feathers. All around me, loved ones were clutching each other, saying their final goodbyes. As for me, well I was scrambling for a handhold, a lifeline, some kind of salvation. Then we hit the ground. After reliving that dreadful moment, I slowly opened my eyes. Then I shrieked. All around me were broken pieces, lives ruined. A strangled cry escaped my lips, tears ran down my face like raindrops in a storm. I looked around in despair. Forest green shrubs, trees, and bushes enveloped me in a small island as deserted as no man's land. I was alone.
I was an astronaut in space, so detached from the world, from my home. Am I going to be stranded here forever? I looked around at all the lifeless bodies limply laying on the shallow, seashore, and realised I had no time to grieve. I needed to get out of there.
After looking through all the supplies I had that hadn’t been destroyed in the crash, I had acquired two apples, a bottle of water, a blanket, and some spare clothes. I searched and searched, finding my way through the murky, misty forest until I was a marathon runner that had just finished his race. Finally, I uncovered a small cave behind a wispy willow tree, and lay my supplies down on the floor that had a soft sandy surface. I took a long, well-earned gulp of water, and got prepared for the long afternoon ahead. I trekked back through the thick forest, but this time I knew where I was headed so it wasn’t so much of an effort. When I reached the shore, I was again hit by the overwhelming sense of tragedy over the loss of all these people. These daughters, these fathers, these sisters, these sons. But I had to get on with life, or I would never beat this island. I gave them one last long look, “Rest in peace.” Then, I walked back to the forest. I spent hours in there, collecting berries, coconuts, and bananas, and gathering flax, sticks, and big leaves. I took my discoveries back to my cave, and did some decorating.
After spending a couple of weeks on the island, I had started to become quite fond of it. But that didn’t stop the craziness. I had been away from civilization for too long, and I had a feeling that I would never return home. But I was wrong about that. One morning after I had eaten and cleaned myself up, I heard a shout. My heart leaped like a tiger pouncing at its prey. I sprinted down the beach, calling out to my savior, my hero. But I couldn’t see anyone. My stomach dropped, was I starting to hear things? Another shout, this time clearer. “Honey? Honey wake up, we’ve arrived.”
That’s when I awoke. I was perched on an airplane seat? My eyes widened in surprise, like a deer caught in headlights, as I realized it was all just a dream, and I had arrived in the Bahamas. But it was so vivid, so real. I stood up, and exited the flight, putting it all behind me. Well, until the next time I fell asleep…..
Thursday, 31 August 2017
English - Recount of Silver Ferns vs England Roses Game
English - Recount of the game under the captain of NZ, Katrina Grant's point of view.
NZ Silver Ferns vs England Roses
With two minutes left we were down 47-45. Whitney fired the ball down to Bailey. She caught it in close range of the hoop, sweet we only need one more turn over! But as my mind wandered to the flaws in the teams play tonight, the crowd went into an uproar, Bailey missed from right under the hoop, and Geva Mentor leaped and stole the rebound right from her fingertips! Suddenly, the ball flew down to my end of the court. Jane and I gave it our all, but it just wasn't enough. Kadeen Corbin sent the ball straight into the hoop, sealing the test win for England at 49-45. After a torturous center pass, the final whistle blew, and my defeated team warily shook hands with the victors and glumly walked to the sideline with their heads down. Looks like we have a lot to work on at training!
Monday, 14 August 2017
English - Close Reading 2
Close Reading
Unit 16 - What's The Greenest Way To Dry Your Hands?
On The Surface
1. Four options were tested.
2. A paper towel is made from wood pulp.
3. A cotton reel can be reused 70-130 times.
4. Hot-air dryers dry your hands by evaporating the water with heated air.
5. Cold-air blade dryers were considered greener.
Discovering Techniques
1. a. An example of alliteration is "pulp and paper process".
b. An example of a comparative adjective is "by far the greenest".
c. An example of a superlative adjective is "
2. Three different fill colours are used in this table, because one is for the advantages, one is for the disadvantages, and one is neutral.
3. The sources of information are given in the fine print on the bottom left.
Search And Think
1. This article uses photos instead of illustrations, because it is sharing information about certain objects.
2. Another visual text this article uses is the bold and colourful title, which draws readers in.
3. Paper towels have one good point: they are made from recycled materials.
4. The cool-air blade dryer is greener than the hot-air dryer, as it doesn't let out as much carbon dioxide.
Hidden Depths
1. If using paper towels you should pick ones with a FSC, PEFC, or ECNZ certification, because these are all corporations that support sustainable foresting and environment friendly products.
2. I would prefer to use the cool-air blade dryer, as it drys quickly and is good for the environment, and I would least prefer to use cotton reels, as other peoples hands have been dried on them, and they get wet quickly.
Unit 16 - What's The Greenest Way To Dry Your Hands?
On The Surface
1. Four options were tested.
2. A paper towel is made from wood pulp.
3. A cotton reel can be reused 70-130 times.
4. Hot-air dryers dry your hands by evaporating the water with heated air.
5. Cold-air blade dryers were considered greener.
Discovering Techniques
1. a. An example of alliteration is "pulp and paper process".
b. An example of a comparative adjective is "by far the greenest".
c. An example of a superlative adjective is "
2. Three different fill colours are used in this table, because one is for the advantages, one is for the disadvantages, and one is neutral.
3. The sources of information are given in the fine print on the bottom left.
Search And Think
1. This article uses photos instead of illustrations, because it is sharing information about certain objects.
2. Another visual text this article uses is the bold and colourful title, which draws readers in.
3. Paper towels have one good point: they are made from recycled materials.
4. The cool-air blade dryer is greener than the hot-air dryer, as it doesn't let out as much carbon dioxide.
Hidden Depths
1. If using paper towels you should pick ones with a FSC, PEFC, or ECNZ certification, because these are all corporations that support sustainable foresting and environment friendly products.
2. I would prefer to use the cool-air blade dryer, as it drys quickly and is good for the environment, and I would least prefer to use cotton reels, as other peoples hands have been dried on them, and they get wet quickly.
Thursday, 3 August 2017
English - School Journal Reading Log
English
School Journal Reading Log
The name of the journal is 'A Passion For Fashion'.
It was published in 2005, by Learning Media Limited.
The name of the story is 'The Young Designer Award, Ursula's Story and Katie's Story.
It was written by Linda Burgess.
The characters in the story are Ursula and Katie.
The story is about two girls who get awards for fashion design.
This story reminds me of Project Runway.
I think this is a good story for people my age, because it shows that you can achieve anything you set your mind to.
This story reminds me of Project Runway.
I think this is a good story for people my age, because it shows that you can achieve anything you set your mind to.
Tuesday, 25 July 2017
English - Close Reading
Close Reading
Unit 16 - The Hobbit's LA Premiere
On The Surface
1. The abbreviation 'LA' stands for Los Angeles.
2. The premiere will take place on the 13th of December, in Los Angeles.
3. 100,000 fans lined up in Wellington to watch the first ever Hobbit premiere.
4. The first Hobbit premiere was a special event for the movie industry, Wellington, and the country.
5. The newspaper has given us 5 ways to contact them.
Discovering Techniques
1. One sense of the phrase 'red carpet', is a literal red carpet that people walk on, and the other is an event that worldwide celebrities attend.
2. An example of alliteration in the Editorial is 'teaser-trailer'.
3. The word 'premiere' originates from France.
4. There is a colon in the films title, as they are referring to the 'Hobbit', as a person.
Search And Think
1. The phrase 'specially adorned' means something that has been enhanced for a specific reason.
2. The Editorial suggests that the negatives of a Hollywood-style premiere are that the film will lose its uniqueness and become just another Hollywood movie.
3. The Editorial suggests that the Warner Brothers should feel obliged to hold the premiere in Wellington, as they received very generous tax breaks for filming the film in NZ.
4. The Editorial suggests that the real value of the film to NZ is that it would further Tourism NZ.
Hidden Depths
1. The Editorial offers the editor (Jeremy Rees) opinion. His purpose is to get his point across, and so people have a fair idea of someones opinion.
2. The Editorial first explained the situation, then stated his opinion.
Thursday, 6 July 2017
English - What Is Slam Poetry?
Slam Poetry is a type of poetry that is usually performed at competitions. It is poetically worded, and is about something the reader is very passionate about. It is slightly different to traditional poetry, as traditional is more about an idea that is made up, whereas slam poetry is about an experience that has changed you or something that makes you tick. Poetry readings are usually slow paced and serious, while slam poetry is fast paced and can be either serious or funny. The purpose of slam poetry is to inform, entertain, and let out feelings and emotions.
Thursday, 29 June 2017
English - Describing a difficulty I overcame on camp
I attended the Year 10 Boyle River Camp from the 13th to the 17th of June. On the second night, we had the opportunity to participate in the 'Solo', where you sit alone in the pitch black night in a designated space for 40 minutes, and reflect on life. At first I was pretty keen, then I realized that there could be animals that would attack me, e.g: possums. I didn't really want to do it after that, but I knew that I would regret it if I didn't participate, so I did it. I spent the 40 minutes making loud noises and sudden movements to scare off any potential attackers, but the time passed very quickly, it felt like only 10. It was a good opportunity to take some time out, think, and just be one with nature. After it, I was proud that I had done it, and felt slightly lighter and fresher.
Tuesday, 27 June 2017
English - Reading Log
27-06-17
Novel
Me Before You
Jojo Moyes
Penguin Books
2012
This book is about a young woman named Louisa Clark, who doesn't know what she wants to do with her life. She lives in a small town, in a small house with her parents, grandfather, sister, and nephew. When her sister decides to go back to university, Lou gets a job as a carer/companion to a paraplegic man named Will. They don't get along at the start, but after their ups and downs, they fall in love.
This book is set in a small town in the UK, in the 21st century.
The characters in this book are: Louisa Clark, William Traynor, Katrina Clark, Camilla Traynor, Steven Traynor, Patrick, Nathan, Josie Clark, and Bernard Clark.
I really liked this book, as the characters were interesting, the love story was sweet, and the ending pulled your heartstrings.
Describe an important relationship in the book. Why is it important in the text?
An important relationship in this book is the one between Lou and Will. At first they didn't get along at all, as Lou is a very bubbly person, and Will really didn't want to be alive, but as the book progressed, so did their relationship. Lou helped him see the light in life, and took him on adventures, trying to get him to change his mind about wanting to die. In the end, it wasn't enough, and he went to Dignitas and they took him out of his misery. Their relationship was important in this book, as when Will died, there was so much more impact, because he was leaving behind a girl who loved him.
Novel
Me Before You
Jojo Moyes
Penguin Books
2012
This book is about a young woman named Louisa Clark, who doesn't know what she wants to do with her life. She lives in a small town, in a small house with her parents, grandfather, sister, and nephew. When her sister decides to go back to university, Lou gets a job as a carer/companion to a paraplegic man named Will. They don't get along at the start, but after their ups and downs, they fall in love.
This book is set in a small town in the UK, in the 21st century.
The characters in this book are: Louisa Clark, William Traynor, Katrina Clark, Camilla Traynor, Steven Traynor, Patrick, Nathan, Josie Clark, and Bernard Clark.
I really liked this book, as the characters were interesting, the love story was sweet, and the ending pulled your heartstrings.
Describe an important relationship in the book. Why is it important in the text?
An important relationship in this book is the one between Lou and Will. At first they didn't get along at all, as Lou is a very bubbly person, and Will really didn't want to be alive, but as the book progressed, so did their relationship. Lou helped him see the light in life, and took him on adventures, trying to get him to change his mind about wanting to die. In the end, it wasn't enough, and he went to Dignitas and they took him out of his misery. Their relationship was important in this book, as when Will died, there was so much more impact, because he was leaving behind a girl who loved him.
Monday, 20 March 2017
English - Cultures (Enders Game)
Monday 20th March
Cultures (Enders Game)
I go to a multi-cultural school, with many different backgrounds, including Pasifika, Maori, Filipino, etc. I get along well with my classmates of different cultures. I know about Maori culture, and I have learnt some Tagalog (Filipino). I learnt about Maori culture in Maori class, and I learnt some Tagalog from my Filipino friends. Some advantages of being around different cultures are: we can learn about how other people have been brought up, so we can understand people more. We can learn about other cultures, and be more cultural people. Some disadvantages are: we may be made fun of for our beliefs, cultures, and values. A challenge of interacting with people from other cultures is that they may take what you are saying the wrong way, because they may not be able to understand you. When approaching someone from another country, greet them with a hello in the language they understand. Overall, I enjoy going to a multi-cultural school, and I like interacting with students and teachers from other cultures.
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