SLJ - Week 4 day 4 - (1,2 and Bonus Activity)

Day 4: Contemporary Entertainment

Activity 1: Moana

In late 2016, the movie Moana was released by Disney.

It’s a beautiful story about a young Polynesian girl from

the fictional island of Motunui, who goes on a big adventure.

Watch the trailer for Moana and then write a summary of

the movie on your blog. If you’ve seen the movie, you can

include your favourite part! Tell us as much as you can about

the movie. What is it about? Who are the main characters in the

movie? What do they do in the movie? Where do they go?

Moana is a movie adventure movies which I like. It started off

when they were low on food and also the environment was fading

away. So moana try to leave but always getting caught by his dad.

The dad will not allow anyone to leave the island because

it is very dangerous in the outer world. Moana’s grandma

always encourage her to go and save the world from Te Ka.

But one day the grandma was very ill. She told Moana to

go and save the world but you have to find Maui first, so

Moana got her things and ran to the boat she quickly left.

While she was talking to hei hei she got pushed by a wave to

an Island which apparently, that was were maui lives. So both

went to battle Te Fiti and restore the heart of Moana.

I’ve watched this movie a lot of times so i'm going to tell you

my favourite part of the movie. My favourite part of the movie is

when Moana restores the heart of Te Fiti and also the reaction

when Maui got his hook back which Te Fiti fixed.

Activity 2: Country Calendar

Did you know that the longest running television show

in New Zealand history is a programme called

‘Country Calendar’? It started on 6 March 1966 and

has been running ever since. The programme includes

stories of everyday New Zealanders, many of whom are farmers.

Watch this short clip from Country Calendar. What do you

think would be the most interesting and/or challenging things

about being a farmer?

Interesting thing was how they keep there promise from a

long time ago saying that they will plant tomatoes, peas and

more. After a decade or two there were all these plants and

vegetables planted. Also it is amazing that the show has been

going on for 52 yrs now. That really is a very long time.

Challenging thing is shaving the sheep's wool, planting

plants and vegetable and also waking up early in the

morning just to do all these stuff. Also waking up early

to work at the animals

Would you would like to be a farmer when you are older.

Why/why not? Give us, at least, two reasons to support your answer.

I do not want to be a farmer although it sounds a lot of fun,

3 reasons I do not want to be a farmer:

1. Because I cannot wake up early everyday

2. I know that it is very hard

3. I don’t do well with animals

Bonus Activity: Singing a Different Tune

A number of New Zealand (NZ) singers and songwriters have

recently burst onto the music scene, becoming popular both in

NZ and overseas. One of these artists, Lorde, is gaining a lot of

recognition for her unique style and songwriting ability. People

all over the world seem to really like the lyrics (words) that she

writes in her songs.

Think of your favourite song. Share the name of the song, the name

of the person who wrote the song and the lyrics from the song

on your blog. You must type the lyrics not cut and paste them

in order to earn full points for the activity.

My favourite song is “Here to stay” from “General Fiyah.”

Lyrics:

(Here's another one)

Come on

I'm here to stay baby

For me there's no mucking around

I do this purely for music

Never for the money of fame

I’m blessed with this music

It's my one heart desire

Surely music takes me higher

To a place i’ve never been before

(General Fiyah, watch it man)

I mess around come quick nobody tell me what they think

Now don’t ever forget why we do this music

Not for the popularity, money other things

Yo purley cause we have the passion for the music

The drum and bass makes you move your waist

Meanwhile this reggae music take you to a higher place

Come and dance up and down

Come and do the rubber duck

Come join the fun there's from for everyone

No room for hate leave your trouble at the gates

General fiyah on the rhythm, THD got you moving

I'm here to stay baby

For me there's no mucking around

I do this purely for music

Never for the money of fame

I’m blessed with this music

It's my one heart desire

Surely music takes me higher

To a place i’ve never been before  x2

(General fiyah, Watch it man)

I mess around come quick nobody tell me what they think

Now don’t ever forget why we do this music

Not for the popularity, money other things

Yo purley cause we have the passion for the music

The drum and bass makes you move your waist

Meanwhile this reggae music take you to a higher place

Come and dance up and down

Come and do the rubber duck

Come join the fun there's from for everyone

No room for hate leave your trouble at the gates

General fiyah on the rhythm, THD got you moving.

(That's ALL)

This Song is here to stay, which feat, Three houses down

BONUS POINTS: 8

SLJ - Week 4 day 3 - (1,2 and Bonus Activity)

Day 3: Social Systems

Activity 1: Mixed-Member Proportional (MMP)

In 1996, New Zealand adopted the MMP voting system.

In September of 2017 we had a national election. Everyone

in New Zealand, over the age of 18, was invited to vote for

who they wanted to form the next government in New

Zealand. The race was really close and in the end, three

different political parties (Labour, New Zealand First and

the Green Party), came together to form the new government.

It is called a ‘coalition government’ because it includes different

people from different political parties.

Imagine that you had to form a coalition government with two

other people.  Who would you choose to partner with?

I would form a coalition with my son, Aronui, and with my

friend, Amber. Aronui would be a great addition to the coalition

because he is funny and kind. He would make us laugh and take

care of us. Amber would be great because she is really smart and

thoughtful. She is also good at making decisions. I think that we

would form a great team. What about you? Who would you choose?

Why?

I would form a coalition with my friend Danny, and my young

brother Mason. Danny is smart, gives a helping hand and makes

good decision. He also will keep track on things that we forget.

Mason is a good and confident speaker. He will get things done

very quickly. He also is very smart at maths and reading. Together

we can improve to get better. This is a my coalition team.

Activity 2: Migration

Over the past few decades, there has been a huge rise in

the number of people coming to New Zealand to live

and/or travel. I was one of those people! In fact, I moved

with my family to New Zealand in 2010 and I am so glad

that I did. It’s a pretty amazing place to call home! At the

moment I live about 10 minutes from three stunning beaches

and a beautiful national park.

Speaking of home, where do you live? On your blog, please

post a picture of your hometown and provide a list of three

things that tourists, like us, could do if we came to visit. What

do you like most about your hometown? (Remember the guidelines

for being Cybersmart, and never post your address online).

Hometown  - GI (Glen Innes) / Auckland

1.  Te Oro - I live somewhere close to G.I. At G.I there

are shops, library, supermarkets (Pak N Save, countdown)

and also playground. There is a place where tourist can visit

and that is Te Oro. Te Oro is a place where you can build up

your courage at dancing, singing and more. Te Oro Will be great

for tourist for they can see and watch kids having good fun.

2.  Museum - The museum is a very awesome place for tourist

to visits. At the museum there are amazing work of art, things

from the old days, rare things from around the world and

also new fashion equipments.  Tourist will love the museum.

3.  GI Centre -  GI Centre is a amazing place to walk around

and see different places. Tourist can see all the stores and

might even take a look inside. GI is where I live.

Museum in the morning

Museum at night

Bonus Activity: Modern Learning Environments

Over the past few years, a number of schools have changed

the way that they teach. Instead of one teacher working in

one classroom with one group of students, some schools have

built huge classrooms where many teachers work together

to teach a big group of students. This is called a ‘Modern

Learning Environment’ (MLE).

Some people prefer Modern Learning Environments

while others aren’t so sure. Take a look at the pictures

above. The one on the left is a photograph of a traditional

classroom, and the picture on the right is of a Modern

Learning Environment.

Imagine that you are a teacher, and design your own

classroom. What would it look like? What furniture

would you have? I would love to have some beanbags for

reading on.

Draw a floorplan of your classroom (either in Google Draw or on paper)

and upload it to your blog. Describe what is special about your

classroom and why you designed it this way.

I’ve drawn a classroom with pink carpet and bright coloured

tables. I also included a kitchen so that we can do cooking

every day and a HUGE bookshelf because I love to read!

What would you like to see in your classroom?

This is what I would want my classroom to look like. I added

beanbags, tables to learn on, computers, Bookshelf, 2 class

doors, A place to hook your bag, the mat area, whiteboard,

teachers desk and also green carpet.

BONUS POINTS: 18