Response to Text: Pepeha (Monday (W8, T3)

 Response to text:

Pepeha

 By Pa¯taka and Monique Moore

Highlight the correct answer or write down the appropriate response.

1. A pepeha is… 

a) A way of saying hi! b) A way of introducing yourself

c) Where you come from d) the Te Reo word for pepper

2. For Maori, the waka in their pepeha tell us what?

a) What car they drive b) That they own a waka

c) How their tupuna arrived in Aotearoa d) None of the above

3. Explain why…  “A pepeha is a way of showing that you value the local environment”

→is it the people that loves you.

4. True or False: Your hapu is your family (aunties, cousins, grandparents etc.)

a) True b) False

5. Which of the following is NOT something mentioned in a pepeha?

a) Iwi b) Kaumatua

c) Marae d) Tikanga

6. “In Māori culture, everyone helps out and shares work, food, and day-to-day tasks.”

Explain how this is similar, or different in your own culture. If you are Maori, explain what this looks like.

→we all share the tasks and the work and we share our food.

7. What do you think the contents of a pepeha tell us about Tangata Maori (Maori people) and their relationship with the environment?

That the relationship is very powerful.

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perseus 4 Facts: Treaty of Waitangi.

 

Supported Reading: Article

 

Response to Text: Tongan Food

 Response to Text:

Food in Tonga

Highlight the correct answer or write down the appropriate response.

1. Which of the following is NOT an ingredient in Lu?

a) Sipi (lamb) or Pulu (beef) b) Onions

c) Coconut shell d) Taro leaves

2. Which of the following dishes uses fresh fish?

a) Puaka Tunu b) ‘Otai

c) Lu Sipi d) ‘Ota Ika

3. Explain why someone has to stay by the Puaka Tunu and constantly rotate it over heat.

So it doesn't get burnt 

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4. True or False: “The fruit is grated into small pieces so that it is easier to drink.”

a) True b) False

5. Faikakai Topai is a Tongan dessert. What is it?

a) Brown sugar Donuts b) Coconut Dumplings

c) Deep-fried Donuts d) Sugar Soup

6. When making ‘Otai, explain why people in Tonga might use coconut milk instead of cow's milk. 

Because cow’s milk isn’t always available in Tongan.

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7. Write what Tongan dishes you would like to try and why.

→I would like to try the Puaka Tunu because of  the pig and the cream.

5 Facts: Tongan Food: Lu Sipi

 

Maths: Silver Tues T3 W7

 

Maths: Gold Tues T3 W7

 

Supported Reading: Article

 

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. 

→Because when you go there some smok will come out of the cave

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?

→because they will be new places and you might get lost.

7. Explain what the difference is between natural and man-made landmarks.

→some of the natural landmarks are made out of the plants and bamboo

And man made one are made out of wood and metal and concrete.

5 Facts: Royal Family of Tonga

Silver: Shapes Monday

This week we are learning about 2D and 3D shapes.

Response to Text: All About Tonga

 

Response to text:

All about tonga 

Highlight the correct answer or write down the appropriate response.

1. What ocean is the Kingdom of Tonga located in?

a) Atlantic Ocean b) Indian Ocean

c) Pacific Ocean d) Arctic Ocean

2. Which of the following is NOT a main island group in Tonga?

a) Ha’apai b) Niuatoputapu

c) Vava’u d) Tongatapu

3. Explain this statement in your own words. “This is the only island in the Pacific Nations that is still a monarchy.”

Is the king dom

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4. True or False: The highest point in Tonga is on Kai Island in the Vava’u Group, and sits at a height of 1,033 metres.

a) True b) False

5. Which of the following is NOT a main island group in Tonga?

a) Ha’apai b) Niuatoputapu

c) Vava’u d) Tongatapu1

6. Anga Fakatonga is the Tongan way of life. Name the four values and explain what they represent.

Fefaka'apa'apa'aki  means respect   Feveitokai'akiLototoo means humility and generosity

Tauhi vaha'a means loyalty and commitment.

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7. Family is said to be the centre of the four Tongan core values. Explain what this means.

→in tongan culture religion is very important. Most families are members of Christian church

5 Facts: Kingdom of Tonga

 

perseus Response to Text: KFC (Friday W6, T3)

Kentucky Fried Chicken

Highlight the correct answer, or type in what you think is correct.

1. What is the name of the man on the KFC logo?

a) Kentucky Sanders b) Colonel Chicken

c) Harland Sanders             d) Fried Chicken

2. The first KFC opened in...

a) 1924                     b) 1934

c) 1943         d) 2002

3. What do people leave at the grave of Colonel Sanders?

a) Flowers              b) Buckets of Chicken

c) Signs                         d) Chicken Bones

4. In your own words describe what caused the chicken shortage in 2018

→How the shortage of chicken was made because there money was running out 

5. True or False: Fried chicken is more popular than burgers in the USA

a) True b) False

6. Do you think New Zealanders would contact 111 if KFC ran out of chicken here?

Explain your answer.

→no i don't think so because i will just go home and just cook something up.

And next time I will go back.

7. Do you think KFC will survive if people want to eat healthier? Why or Why not? Write 3-4 sentences.

→yes there are some that will eat some fried chicken. And some eats fast food. So yes they will survive.

  

perseus 5 Facts: All about KFC.

 

Writing Task Term 3 Week 3 2021

 

post Card Activity - Template for the Cook Islands 2

 

Sekope Kepu.

 In Team 4 a special visitor came. His name was Sekope Kepu. He was famous because he was a rugby player. He came to come and talk about his life and how he did this. He was born in Australia and then he moved to NZ. He Now lives on Maybury Street Glen Innes. He plays lots of rugby games and  trains for them. He has a career. England (London), Australia-wallabies, NZ.And France. His sons come to this school. Their names are Izzy and Isaiah and  also Faith and Rose. His Culture is Tongan. He does lots of training and kept encouraging us to do our goals.

perseus post Card Activity - Template for the Cook Islands

 

my Math Quiz

 

The asteroid.

 

Mahy Group Recount Writing Template T2, 2021

 

Mothers Day

 On Sunday it was mother’s day! So it was the day my mom gets a mother’s day card. After lunch I was at school. My teacher told us stuff that we were allowed to do. The stuff were F.I.O.P or make a mothers day card. Everybody put their hand up for mothers day card.

We all got a piece of paper. One was blank and the other one was yellow. I went back to my table and I started writing on the blank paper. And it said ‘’to the best mom in the world’’ it was at the front of the page. And inside it said ‘’ to the best mom. I just want to say this to my mom’’ first I started. To say stuff like’’first i just love your cooking mom!’’ and more and more. And when i was finished i grabbed the yellow paper and i folded it into an envelope and then i put the card in the envelope and then the bell rang for home time. When  i got back home i saw my  mom and i said to her ‘’hey mom i got you a card mothers day’’ then she said ‘’thank you’’ and she open it and read it.......thank you mum

Atmosphere

today i learnt about atmosphere. did you know that there are 5 layers and they are called troposphere,1 stratosphere, 2 mesosphere 3 thermosohere 4 exosphere 5 and they are all made out of gases. 

 

4 Facts about Anzac Day

 

about NZ Icon & Landmarks

 

4 Facts - Kate Sheppard.

 

4 facts - history of easter.

 

4 Facts - Year 5&6 Camp

 

4 Facts - Teamwork

 

Response to Text (America's Cup 2021)

  America’s Cup 

Instructions: 

Highlight the correct answer for each question.

Questions:

1. True or False? Team NZ won the America’s Cup in 2021.

a) True                                                   b) False

2. Team NZ won against a team called 

a)  Luna Rose                                           b) America

c) Luna Rossa                                          d) Luna Roster

3. True or False? NZ made history by becoming the first team to defend the Cup three times outside of the U.S. 

1. False          b) True

     

4. True or False? Peter Burling sailed with the Team New Zealand Crew. 

1. True                 b) False

5.  This years America’s Cup event was the 

1. 2nd America’s Cup                        b) 50th America’s Cup

      c) 10th America’s Cup                                       d) 36th America’s Cup

6.. True or false? Team NZ’s boat is called ‘Te Rehutai’. 

1. True                                    b) False

   

7. What has already been issued and accepted after the 36th America’s Cup? 

1. Rules                                b) A new captain

      c)  Money                               d) Another challenge

8. True or False? Jimmy Spithill (from Team Luna Rossa) did not congratulate Team NZ on their win. 

1. True                    b) False

      

9. True or False? The ‘Auld Mug’ is another name for the America’s Cup. 

a) True                                        b) False 

10) What was the article about? Which fact interested you the most? Why? 

→the article was about America's cup 2021 and my fav fact was the 36th america’s cup.