Miss Gays Reading Challenge (The Throne Of Glass)

Miss Gays Reading Challenge

After finishing the book series by Amy Ewing I ventured out to find a new novel to read during SSR (sustained silent reading). So now I am currently reading the first book of a series, The Throne Of Glass by Sarah J. Maas. Even though I have only read 15 chapters, I can guess that the title is fitting for this book because after an assassin was asked to compete to be the kings champion, she travelled to a castle made of glass where she met the king who sat upon a throne made of glass. What I like about this novel so far is that even though its a story of its own, I can still relate parts of it to the previous book series I read. What I also like about it is the strong female lead character, for she had to disguise her identity as a jewel thief when shes really the best-trained assassin. So far my favourite character is Celaena Sardothien as she is the person the story is based on, though she has done incriminating things she is still a strong-minded woman who is intelligent and skilled. From what Celaena describes in the novel her least favourite person in the world in the king and from how she described him I soon agreed with her. what I have learned so far from this novel is that you should never be too quick to judge someone because there is more to them then it seems. Something from this novel that relates to my own life is that a character wanted Celanea to be someone she could talk to even though Celeana wouldn't share things with her because of her hidden identity, and its the same for me. My friends want someone to talk to but I would just be there supporting them. I have heard from multiple people that this is a great book series and I can't wait to read more.

Miss Gays Reading Challenge (The Black Key)

Miss Gays Reading Challenge

The book I have been reading during SSR (sustained silent reading) is the third book in a series, The black key by Amy Ewing. I think the title is fitting for this book because the black key is a society of people rebelling against the royalty, The black key is also their secret symbol of recognition. So far the book has started where it left off in the previous book the white rose. what I like about it is that the main character Violet is helping other girls like her become aware of what they are capable of. At the moment I have no least favourite characters that are newly introduced but my least favourite characters that are mentioned are the royals because of how they treat people as if they are there property.

Ajax the kea dog. (Sound)

In media studies today we learned about different aspects of a film. together a classmate and I studied a short film Ajax the kea dog. click on this link to watch the short film
https://vimeo.com/229067450

Sound

The short film Ajax the Kea Dog, I believe the director uses a range of sound to grasp the attention of the audience. I think he uses a calm and classical underlying soundtrack over the duration of the film

to give the overall film a friendly and welcoming effect. I think this adds to the wilderness aspect as a similar soundtrack is played during shows like bear grills. At the beginning of the film, we have a

voiceover about Ajax and his story. I think that he did this to be relatable to his audience as dogs are

well loved in our community. I also think this is why he made the story about Ajax instead of about finding keas. Throughout the short film, we get different sound effects including bird calls and the zip of the tent to add context to the scenes.  There is also a music change when he changes locations adding to the scene of mystery in the unknown location.

Factorising Single Brackets.

Making Compounds - Science

Revision On Compound Interest Poster.

Summer Learning Journey (W3) (Day One)

Activity 3. Snail Mail

In the 1950s, most people communicated with one another by writing letters. According to the NZ history website, New Zealanders sent over 200 million letters and postcards between 1950 and 1960. That is an average of 87 letters per person!

For this activity, imagine that you are living in New Zealand in the 1950s. Use Google Draw to design the front of a postcard that you could send to a friend. Try to include elements of Kiwiana in your design (e.g. Pohutukawa trees, Hokey Pokey ice cream, etc). Post a copy of your postcard picture to your blog. Be sure to describe what you have drawn on your blog beneath the picture.

In this post card I have included a Zealand beach with a pohutukawa tree. nesting in the pohutukawa tree is a fantail one of New Zealand's native birds. underneath the pohutukawa tree is a picnic bench where a pavlova sits and instead of the post card saying New Zealand I Replaced with the Maori name known as Aotearoa.

Summer Learning Journey (W3) (Day One)

Activity 1. Meat And Three Veg 

It was common for women in the 1950s to stay home with their children and raise their family. They were called ‘housewives.’ Many housewives followed a simple rule when they prepared the evening meal: the ‘meat and three veg’ rule. This meant that they prepared dinners that included three different vegetables and a type of meat (eg. beef, lamb, or chicken).

On your blog tell us if you think that the ‘meat and three veg’ rule is a good one. Do you like the rule? Would you enjoy eating a typical 1950s dinner? Why or why not?

To be completely honest I would not like the rule of meat and three veg it just simply would not be enjoyable for me. when it comes to food you can be as creative as you like but this rule only always to put so little on a plate what about all theses enjoyable herbs on the side what about when your at a BBQ you have to have one kind of meat when without the rule you can have a different selection of meat. why go to the supermarket and just buy simple veges and one kind of meat theirs is so much you could choose from to put on your dinner plate so i would not like this rule at all.

Summer Learning Journey (W2) (Day Five)

Activity 3. Sweet Tooth

Ingredients 

• 490g (3 1/4 cups) plain flour
• 55g (1/4 cup) caster sugar
• 3 teaspoons dried yeast
• Pinch of salt
• 250ml (1 cup) milk, warmed
• 100g butter, melted
• 3 egg yolks
• Canola oil, to deep-fry
• 215g (1 cup) caster sugar, extra
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

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    • Step 1
      Combine flour, sugar, yeast and salt in a bowl. Make a well. Mix in milk, butter and egg until dough starts to come together – it may be sticky.
    • Step 2
      Knead on a well-floured surface until smooth. Place in a greased bowl. Cover. Prove for 1 1/2 hours or until dough has doubled in size.
    • Step 3
      Punch down the dough. Knead on a lightly floured surface for 2 minutes or until smooth. Roll out dough until 1cm thick. Rest dough for 2 minutes.
    • Step 4
      Use an 8cm round cutter to cut out discs. Use a 3.5cm round cutter to cut out centres. Place on a lined tray. Set aside for 15 minutes to rise slightly.
    • Step 5
      Combine extra sugar and cinnamon on a tray. Heat oil to 180°C. Deep-fry 4-5 doughnuts for 40 seconds each side or until puffed and golden.
    • Step 6
      Transfer the doughnuts to the sugar mixture and turn to coat. Repeat, in 3 more batches, with remaining doughnuts.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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Summer Learning Journey (W2) (Day Three)

Activity 3. Paying it Forward

In the mid-1930s, things began to change for the better in New Zealand. More people were able to find work and receive a steady paycheck. They were still careful, however, with their money and rarely, if ever, bought treats or gifts for one another.

Imagine that you were able to travel back in time to visit a family in the 1930s. What special gifts or treats would you like to bring with you?

As a tasty treat I would most likely bring scorched almonds. Scorched Almonds are made using whole almonds, which are  roasted to bring out their luxurious flavour and are then covered in creamy milk chocolate. Making a combination that is true luxury and perfect for any occasion. I would also bring some healthy food choices. and I cant forget about lots of games and activity's for the children. And because I couldn't be generous enough I would give them a whole lot of cash that they would be able to use. 

Summer Learning Journey (W2) (Day Three)

Activity 1.  Dealing with Stress

In New Zealand, many people lost their jobs during this decade. Experts predict that as much as 30% of the population was unemployed. It was a very stressful time for families.

Sadly, many of us still experience stress in our lives to this day. On your blog, please tell us what you do when you want to relax or de-stress. Do you read a favourite book, watch a favourite television show or talk to someone special?  What are your tips for dealing with stress?

When I am stressed or have had a jam packed day and I just want to relax I have a long warm soak in the bath, for me baths don't just clean you it cleanses and soothes your joints and mussels making you feel relaxed after having a long warm soak in the bath I just lie or sit up on my bed reading my favourite book series.

Summer Learning Journey (W2) (Day One)

Activity 3.  In Flanders Fields

As the new century dawned, New Zealanders settled into a period of relative calm. The calm lasted for about 15 years but came to a sudden end in 1914 when World War I erupted in Europe. The war lasted for almost five years and claimed the lives of 18,000 New Zealanders.

It also claimed the lives of thousands of men and women from countries around the world. Every year, we remember these brave men and women on ANZAC Day (25 April). Many people go to a special Anzac Day ceremony where they read a special poem that was written for the fallen soldiers. The poem is called ‘In Flanders Fields’ by John McCrae.

Read the poem. On your blog, tell us what you think of the poem. Do you like it? How does it make you feel?

When I read Flanders Fields it gave me so many mixed emotions because these soldiers died to make New Zealand they way it is today to me the poem has such a deep story behind it we all no the stories about the soldiers but we don't now there personal stories. when I think of the situation of all those sons, brothers, husbands and fathers never returning home reading that poem had shone a light telling us that they loved and were loved and they couldn't be happier. John McCrae has done a fantastic job I couldn't have done better.