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Thursday 26 September 2013

Xtra Math

This is my xtra math and I think that I've got more smiley faces than I mostly get and less ticks.

Monday 23 September 2013

Sub questions

Sub-questions

L.I. Thinking about sub-questions when researching

When you are looking for information there is always one main question that you have to answer.  Then, as you think about the main question and start reading other questions will occur to you.  These sub-questions give direction to your reading.  They keep you on track.  It is a strategy good readers use to help them locate information quickly.

Match (cut and paste) the main question with the sub-questions that relate

Question
Sub-questions
Subject: Film
What were the main reasons for the success of a movie that you have recently seen?  Write your own review of the movie.
What does this species look like?  Does it deserve a dangerous reputation?  Why was it hunted so freely in the past?  Why is it now on the endangered list?  Why has it become the world’s first protected shark?  
Subject: History
What was life like in your town or suburb at the beginning of the 20th century?
What do teenagers want from their series?  Why are the relationships between characters so important?  What settings are favoured?  What qualities do the lead actors have?   Why do some local series do well overseas?
Subject: Geography
Why has the grey nurse shark become the only protected species of shark?
What type is it, adventure, crime, comedy, romance?  What was it’s storyline?  What was the complication and the interesting consequences?  Were the actors convincing?  How effective was the cinematography?
Subject: Social studies
How do farmers manage the land to prevent soil erosion?
What aspects (transport, communication, work) were different in the past?  What aspects have stayed the same?  How has entertainment changed or stayed the same?  What are the most notable buildings from this time?
Subject: Media Studies
What do you think are the qualities of a successful TV series for teenagers?
What was it’s nature: was it a particular event that had great impact on the main character?  How did this give excitement and interest to the novel?  How did it affect other characters?
Subject: Reading
Why is a major complication essential to a novel?  Show how is has affected the plot and the development of major characters in a novel you have read.
Why is it such a concern?  What are the effects on a farm of soil erosion?  How can erosion from water be controlled?  How can wind-breaks help?  Why is it important to keep plant growth in the soil?  How can farmer protect the soil during dry periods?

Write your own sub-questions for these main questions

Question
Sub-questions
How does a glacier effect the land?
Glaciers not only transport material as they move, but they also sculpt and carve away the land beneath them.
What effect have humans had on the volcanoes of Auckland?
Volcanoes are a conspicuous feature of the Auckland city landscape. In some cases their form is emphasised by their preservation as reserves and parks, while in others they have been quarried to meet the city’s demand for building materials.
What factors can change the course of a river?
The ecosystem of a river is the river viewed as a system operating in its natural environment.

How to write a Bibliography

How to write a Bibliography

L.I. - Know how to reference a book correctly

When we are doing research we need to find corroborating sources of information.  A good way to do this is to find a book and a website that give you the same information.  This means that the information in most likely to be accurate.
At the end of the presentation it is important to cite the books and websites you have used.  This activity shows you how to present the book. information.



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Using the scans from books used in our volcanoes unit, write the bibliography entry.

Surname, First name. (year) Title. Publisher: Place of publication



  1. Edward, John [2005] Plates tectonic and continental drift .Evans brothers limited. London .
2.      © Netzley, Patricia D. [2003] volcanoes.KidHaven pressed.Drake road Farmington Hills MI.

3. Firestone mary . [2006]. staff for volcanologist.chelsea house  publisher.United States of america.

4.  Rae, Alison.[2005]Earthquake & volcanoes. Evans brother limited. London.


Using an index

Using an index
L.I. - Library/Research skills
Using an index to find information quickly

Most non-fiction books have an index.  Like a table of contents, it lists the books contents and relevant page numbers, but in much more detail.  It presents the topics in alphabetical order to help your search.  Below is an example from a health book.

INDEX

aerobics                    2-14
breathing                 9-10
carbohydrates      36
co-ordination         20-25
cycling                       32
diet                              30-40
diseases                   45-65
doctor                       40-44
drinking                    63
drugs, harmful      70-75
drugs, medical       60-65
exercise                    11-20
fat                               35
fatigue                      76-79
good health            80-90
happy                       91-92
hospital                    40-44, 48-65
hygiene                    93-94


illness                           45-65
incapacitated           45-65
injuries                         60-65
inoculation                 96-98
lungs                             9-10, 60-64
medicine                      45-65, 96-98
mental illness            99-120
moods                          99-104
pharmacist                 60-65
physical activities     121-150
rest                                 151-155
self-discipline              115-120              
smoking                       121-124
sport                             15-20
strength                      12-14
vigour                           140-150
vitamins                       64-65
weight                           30-35

Before you start highlight 4 words you don’t know and look them up in the dictionary.

Faitage- 1. physical or mental exhaustion due to exertion
2. A tiring activity or effort




Why are there two index entries for drugs?
Which two entries will help you find out about tiredness and how to cope?
Which pages would you turn to in order to find out about injuries?
Which two entries would you use to find out more about healthy eating?
Which pages would you turn to in order to find out about the bad effects of smoking?
On which pages would you find out about hospital life?
Why do you think there are two ranges of page numbers for lungs?
On which pages would you find out more about the healthy effects of sport?


Syllables

Syllables

This is my Syllables activity and I think I've done better than before but I need to level up for harder words.


2
3
4
Succeed
Comical
Discovery
Throughout
Establish
Altogether
unite
Gentleman

Whisper
Instance

amuse
Meanwhile

Chorus
Varnish

Comvict
According

Degree
Corection

Digest
Heritage

Flannel
Introduce

Thursday 19 September 2013

Xtra maths

This is my xtra maths and I think I need to work harder on my xtra maths.