Kylie Jenner says she and Travis Scott 'weren't aware' of Astroworld deaths until after concert: Reflection section

Text title: Kylie Jenner says she and Travis Scott 'weren't aware' of Astroworld deaths until after the concert

Text type: Article 

Text source: Stuff.com

Text Creator: Corrine Heller 

Text purpose: To give an update in regards to the Astroworld festival for the fans concerned about these situations 

On November 7 Travis Scott hosted an astroworld festival where many music artists performed to their fans. What was meant to be a fun and enjoyable moment ended in tragedy as 8 people died and at least 25 were injured. 8 of those deaths ranged from a 10-year-old to a 21-year-old. Both Travis and Kylie has gotten a lot of criticism for allegedly ignoring these situations to carry on performing and filming, however, Kylie has talked on behalf of the staff that they weren't aware of the situation going on even though it was made explicit. Kylie posted an Instagram story panning the festival and at the corner, you can see paramedics trying to help an injured fan. Regarding the families who have lost a loved one during the festival, Roddy rich (music artist) donated money. 

Critical literacy question:

In whose interest is this text? Those who would be interested in reading this text would be families of those who has attended the festival. 

Personalised Passion Project: Boba Tea and Digital Cafe

 

If the slideshow isn't working here is the link .

Now that it's over, what are my first thoughts about this overall project? Are they mostly positive or negative? Overall, I thought that this project was really fun and a great opportunity to learn how to make another drink. I would definitely do this again

What were some of my most powerful learning moments and what made them so? Projects require a lot of time and energy put into them for them to be successful, however, if it isn't successful it's a good learning opportunity that can help you do better next time.

How well did I and my team communicate overall? Genica and I communicated well during this project. Both of our ideas were implemented into the making of boba tea and the Minecraft cafe.

What would I do differently if I were to approach the same problem again? Our problem was relying on one source for our project and that clearly didn't go well as our pearls were uncooked. Next time we will research more sources that are valid and have a realistic time frame.

Mt Albert homicide: New images from police inquiry into Lena Zhang Harrap's death - reflection section

Text title: Mt Albert homicide: New images from police inquiry into Lena Zhang Harrap's death

Text type: Article 

Text source: Stuff.com

Text Creator: Catrin Owen 

Text purpose: To inform people to be safe around the area and to contact the police if there is any further information regarding Harrap's death 

A body of a missing woman Lena Harrap was found off the entrance of Owairaka/Mt Albert on Wednesday, September 22. On the 28th of September photos of citizens have been released walking around the area  Harrap was found dead. Police are currently asking for the public to help identify 29 witnesses as the cause of her death is still unknown. Last a week a man who has been accused of her death has been brought into High Court of Auckland where his lawyer may argue on behalf due to his mental health. He will be brought back in to court on December. 

Critical literacy question:

In whose interest is this text? Those who would be interested in reading this text would be families of those who are witnesses, Harraps family as well as the accused man. This is so that they can be updated around this news. 

Alleged serial rapist accused of crimes against 12 women in Auckland and Christchurch - Reflection section

Text title: Alleged serial rapist accused of crimes against 12 women in Auckland and Christchurch

Text type: Article 

Text source: Stuff.com

Text Creator: Sam Sherwood and Marine Lourens

Text purpose: To inform people to be safe around both areas and to keep a look out. 

John Hope Muchirahondo is an alleged serial rapist who is accused of 12 sexual crimes against women in both Christchurch and Auckland. 

Muchirahondo is a 35 year old man  who has lived in Auckland and Christchrch. He is a well known footballed in both cities. He is currently facing five counts of sexual violation. His alleged offending occured in mainly Christchurch and the rest are commited in Auckland. Muchirahondo's lawyer applied for him to be released on electronically-monitored bail, however it was declinded by the Justice. 
There has been a trial date set for august next year. Until now women in Christchurch and Auckland should keep a look out for people like him and to stay safe. 

Crititcal Literacy question:

Who benefits from this text? Women living in Christchurch or Auckland because tht his Muchirahondo's main targets. 

Types of reaction: Exchange reaction

Text title: Tyoes of reactions: Exhange reaction 

Text type: Article

Text source: Miss Abernathy´s chemistry site 

Text Creator: Miss Abernathy 

Text purpose: To inform students types of reactions, specifically Exchange reaction. 

An exchange reaction is when two metal ions swap salts. 
The general equation is AB + CD > AD + CB

Solubility: Is something is soluble, it dissociates and dissolve. If something is insoluble it dissosciates and dissolves. 

Precipitate also knows as solid happens if one of the salts is insoluble. A solid is made from two liquids. 

Solubility rules:

1) All nitrates are soluble

2) All sodium and potassium compounds are soluble

3) All chlorides are soluble except silver and lead

4) All sulfates are soluble except barium, lead and calcium

5) All carbonates are insoluble except sodium and potassium

6) All hydroxides are insoluble except sodium and potassium

You can write it as: Two products were made are...

                                AD is soluble, CB is insoluble according to ___rule in the solubility rules

Mixing solutions example: 

Lead nitrate and potassium iodide

Word Equation - Lead nitrate + Potassium Iodide → Lead Iodide + Potassium nitrate

Symbol Equation - PbNO3 + KI → PbI + KNO3

Observations - State colour? Colour changes? Mass changes? 

Explanation - Rule #1

Critical literacy question

Who is the intended audience? Level 1 students taking up a chem external and internal because it is on a science teachers ¨external¨ website.  

Four injured in four-car crash in Rolleston

Text title: Four injured in a four-car crash in Rolleston

Text type: Article 

Text source: Stuff.com

Text Creator: Jonathan Guildford

Text purpose: To inform people to be safe around the area

Four people were taken to the hospital as there has been a four-vehicle crash in Rolleston. Emergency services were called to the crash on Main South Rd, between Dunns Crossing Rd and Burnham Rd, about 10.07am on Wednesday. The road was not blocked while a tow trucking was towing 3 other cars. Two crews, one from Rolleston and the other from Burnham attended the crash. The crew had to use cutting supplies t cut one of the car doors so that the St John staff could assist him. 4 people were injured, one of which was seriously injured, two moderately and the others had minor injuries. Three ambulances were sent to the scene then taken to Christchurch Hospital.

Critical literacy question

Who is the intended audience? Families of the injured for updates on the situation and residents living around the area. 

Insane man who killed Carterton priest hospitalised indefinitely - Reflection section

 Text title: Insane man who killed Carterton priest hospitalised indefinitely 

Text type: Article 

Text source: Stuff.com

Text creator: Wellington Higher Courts report

Text purpose: To inform people of the area to be careful 

On June 19 2020 an 80-year-old woman has been murdered. Jenny Henson, a nurse and an assistant of a priest at St Mark's Anglican Church, Chaterton, has been killed by a mentally ill man. Trevor Shirkly has a history of driving dangerously - in one of many cases, killing Henson by driving right into her car. 

Trevor Shirkly is diagnosed with a bipolar affective disorder with psychotic features, because of this, he wasn't able to detect that his actions were morally incorrect. Raymond was not found guilty but instead has been hospitalized indefinitely as a special patient, meaning he would need to be detained until it was no longer needed. However, the family of Henson is in disbelief that Shirkly takes no responsibility and ownership of Henson's death and doesn't agree with Shirky's charges. 

Critical literacy: 

What views of the world is this text producing? Mentally ill patients shouldn't be charged guilty even though the crime is serious and should be dealt with. 

Tokyo Olympics: Simone Biles - Reflection Section

Text title: Simone Biles told replacement Jade Carey to 'have fun', and she did. 

Text type: Article 

Text source: Stuff.com

Text creator: Claire Galifaro

Text purpose: To inform Olympic/gymnast fans of the latest news. 

Simone Biles is a 24-year-old woman who is part of the USA women's gymnastic team for the Olympics. During the Olympic team finals, Biles pulled out due to her 'mental health situation'. Because of this issue, Biles talked to one of her trusted teammates, Jade Carey, to fill her spot so that the team could still carry on with the finales. "She told me, 'good luck', and go out there, do the best you can and have fun," Carey said. 

Carey ended up in 8th place, however, she was still proud of herself because she didn't expect to have this opportunity for competing. Biles and other supportive teammates watched from the stands and cheered her on. 

Critical literacy: 

In whose interest is in this text? Olympic/gymnast fanatics. 

1.5 Persuasive Formal Writing

The key to a good formal writing piece is to form a rhetorical triangle. To do this, you must incorporate techniques of persuasion. This includes ethos, pathos, and logos in your writing.

Pathos (emotions and values)

When you feel like you understand a situation because you've been through it, this is pathos. Pathos can be expressed in ways such as gestures, words, or pictures. 

Pathos in oral form is useful in arguments to convince others that your point is valid and carries the truth. 

In written form, pathos is used as a literary device. 

Main techniques: 

- stories

- quotes of inspiration

- vivid language

Example:

" If we don't evacuate out of this building soon, we're all going to die!"

Ethos (credibility and ethics)

By showing that one is credible and/or ethical, leads to the gain of trust and respect from the audience. This causes appeal to the audience that is helpful in terms of persuasion.

The use of ethos in written form can assure the audience understands, making the work more reliable and credible.

The use of ethos in oral form can be used as a rhetorical way, which is helpful in debates or arguments. Ethos is used to back up the speaker. 
Main Techniques:

- Personal branding

- confidence in delivery

- acknowledging credible sources

Example: 

"As a nurse, I am qualified to tell you that this is the best treatment for you"  

Logos (logic, proof and reason)

A sentence that incorporates two or more sentences that is joined by conjuctions, however, at least one sentence needs to be complex. 

Main techniques:

- Structure of speech 

- References to studies, data, cases, etc. 

- Comparisons, analogies, metaphors

Example: 

"The data is very clear; it states that the business is in it's growth stage"

What factors affect the growth of bread mould - reflection section

 Date: 

Text Title: What factors affect the growth of bread mould 

Text type: Article

Text source: Alkisites

Text purpose: To teach the readers what factors affect the growth of bread mould 

Molds are a type of fungi. Mold is not an animal nor plants. However, like animals and plants they need certain conditions to survive and reproduce. The factors for bread moulds to be able to survive and reproduce are the following: moisture, spores, temperature and water

Food: anything that contains carbon atoms provides the nutrients necessary for moulds to grow and thrive, according to the Florida Solar Energy Center.

Water: Bread mould uses water in many of its chemical processes at the cellular level. For example, moisture is a requirement for bread moulds to stay alive, as certain processes can only occur in a watery environment called the cytoplasm, according to agricultural researcher Hurley Shepherd of the United States Department of Agriculture. Shepherd explains that this watery nature helps in the proper mixing and movement of the components present in bread mould; thus, the presence of water helps growth of bread mould. In addition, bread moulds need moisture so that the mould doesn't dry out if it is exposed to light or heat.

Temp: A food scientist named Dr. Kristy Long from University of Alaska in Fairbanks has found out that if you want your bread to last as long as its potential, cold temperature is ideal. This is because cold temperatures will slow down the growth rate of bread mould and if in freezing temp it will freeze the bread which will ultimately stop mould growth.

spores: To grow, bread moulds require the presence of mould spores. You can find mould spores everywhere in the air surrounding you. These mould spores float around until they end up on bread and begin feeding on its nutrients; this point marks the start of the growth or life cycle of the bread mould. If you do not take measures to stop the mould from growing, the mould will quickly spread as long as the conditions remain favourable and a food source is available.

Critical literacy:

Why am I reading this?I am reading this because this will be useful for my upcoming biology internal about brea moulds

Romea and Juliet Act 1 Scene 4 - Reflection Section

Date: 21/06/21

Text Title: Romeo and Juliet Act 1 Scene 4

Text type: Play

Text source: Spark Notes

Text purpose: To tell the story between two characters

Romeo, Benvolio and Mercutio are with a group that are wearing masks during the Capulets feast, However Romeo is still confused on how he was invited to the feast considering that his family (Montague) and the Capulets are enemies. Romeo does not want to dance at the feast. Mercutio mocks Romeo by turning all his statements into sexual metaphors this lead to Romeo regretting attending the feast.  

Mercutio responds with a speech about Queen Man of the fairies who enters peoples dreams. The speech started off as a calm, fancy note, however, it starts to escalate. Romeo calms Mercurtio down.

Critical literacy:

What genre does this text belong to? Tragedy and romance. 

Millennials in the workplace - Reflection section

Date: 10/06/21

Text title: Simon Sinek on Millennials in the workplace 

Text type: Interview on Yt (Inside Quest)

Purpose: To help understand millennials and improve wellbeing through reducing screen time.

Simon Sinek is interviewed about his view on the millennials addicted to their phone. He states that a certain generation lacks social skills because social media has made it easier for us to communicate with others, whether it may be a msg or even a swipe. He also talks about dopamine. Dopamine is a chemical your brain generates the make you' feel-good'. The message he is trying to convey is that we shouldn't restrict all that generates dopamine but instead restrict such high amounts of dopamine in our brain to the point where we are unable to cope with it. An example of this would be Instagram. Most teens have Instagram and when we post we get likes. Likes, comments, shares give us dopamine that makes us feel good and valued by others. However, when addicted you would start to rely on social media to make you feel good. You'd stop relying on others to help you with a certain situation. 

Critical literacy question.

Is the text fair? I wouldn't say so because he isn't a millennial himself, he wouldn't understand. He stereotypes a generation without knowing these things are true and really apply to them 

SayNopeToDope - Reflection section

 Date: 04/06/21

Text title: Say Nope To Dope: Jake's Story - mental illness

Text type: documentary 

Text publisher: Family first NZ

Text purpose To share Jakes experience with narcotics and how it affected his personal wellbeing as well as his relationship with others negatively

Jake was a student at Otago University to become a doctor. He was important to a group that was very pro-legalisation for marijuana. 4:20 on Fridays he would host a gathering of up to 60 people to smoke cannabis. He was initially supposed to use marijuana to help with his research however, this started to interfere with his life in a negative way. He started to have severe symptoms of psychotic episodes that made him see/hear things that weren't really there and he lost focus on his studies. Jake was then diagnosed with cannabis-induced psychosis which pushed him to later drop out of his studies to heal from this traumatic experience. 

Marijuana and other recreational drugs are rising as a problem in NZ if you or someone you know is struggling, here are some places to get help.

Helpline - 1737 (NZ's mental health and addiction helpline number) Lifeline (open 24/7) - 0800 543 354 Depression Helpline (open 24/7) - 0800 111 757 Healthline (open 24/7) - 0800 611 116 Samaritans (open 24/7) - 0800 726 666 Suicide Crisis Helpline (open 24/7) - 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO). This is a service for people who may be thinking about suicide, or those who are concerned about family or friends. Youthline (open 24/7) - 0800 376 633. You can also text 234 for free between 8am and midnight, or email talk@youthline.co.nz

Critical literacy question:

What views of the world is this text presenting? According to statistics made by researchers the use of narcotics has raised up to 34% since 1964. Meaning narcotics is known in many places around the world and some are relying on it. 

Punnet Squares - Reflection section

 Date: 28/5/21

Text title Genotypes and phenotypes 

Text type: Article 

Text source: Scipad 

Text purpose: Readers to understand what genotype and phenotype is. 

From reading this article we understan that a phenotype is observible traits/characteristic of an organism. It is a result of the interaction between its genes and enviornment. For example, eye colour is observable so its part of your phenotype. A genotype is a combination of alleles/genes that an rganism carries. The phenotype of an organsims is an expression of ones genes/alleles. Each gene that you inherit come from your mom and dad. If one allele is dominant over the other it will be expressed through the phenotype. A recessive allele will only be expressed if there is no dominant alleles present. Dominant is shown with a capital letter while recessive is shown with a lower-case letter. 

Critical literacy question:

Why am I reading this? This will help me to further understand the genotype and phenotype as it will be of great use to pass one of my ncea externals and internals. 

Denzel washington - Reflection section

Date: 21/05/21

Text title Denzel Washington's life advice

Text type: Video

Text source: Motivational madness

Text purpose: Offer life advice to those who feel like giving up 

This video was a powerful and motivational speech that was performed during graduation. His intentions were to inspire others to live mindfully in every aspect of their life; mentally, physically, economically, spiritually and socially. He tells his life story and explains how he got to where he is now including the trials he had to go through. 

Failing is a part of learning without failing, are you ever learning?

Critical literacy questions:

1) How does the text construct a version of reality. It is human for us to doubt ourselves at times and sometimes even give up however Washington has shown the outcome of what would happen if you just keep going forward. 

2) Who is allowed to speak? who is quoted? Denzel Washington because the speech is somewhat based on his life story and he is also quoting himself much time. 

Cultural clay model

 

My clay model is a skull inspired by Día de Muertos or Day of the dead.  This celebration is celebrated on November 2nd to commemorate those  who have died. It is commonly celebrated in Mexico as it is associated with the Catholic religion. We paint our faces because it gives us a chance to overcome the fear of death. As you can tell by my clay model, painting would usually include a skull and colourful flowers all around. 

 

My culture

 

SDL work on film aspects - English

SDL works on film aspects                

SDL work on film aspects

WALT: Analyse how film aspects (camera movement, colour, POV/POT, establishing shot) show meaning.

S.C: I can explain why and how: camera movement, colour, POV/POT and establishing shot are used to show meaning in film 

Aspects 1: How does POV or POT shot work?

A POV shot (otherwise knows as the ‘point of view’ shot)  is a film aspect that puts the audience in the character’s shoes, it allows the audience to see exactly what the character sees. Pov shot is usually established between two scenes; one where the character is seen and the other where it shows the character’s reaction to something. Although this shot is used in all types of movies/shows, this is a common trick in the horror genre; that is the audience is placed in the position of the killer who creeps up towards the victim.

A POT or point of thought shot is quite similar to a POV shot. POT shows exactly what the character is thinking/feeling then later acting on it. It basically gives the audience a visual expression of a character’s mind. This shot is useful in movies because  - like all film aspects - it draws the audience deeper into the character’s world, which makes the experience more personal as if the audience feels connected to and related to a scene. 

Filmmakers usually use different shots within a POT shot. For example: if a character is frustrated, they would use a close-up shot, or if a character feels threatened they would use a high angle.

Aspect 2: How does colorwork in a film?

Directors would often show the emotion and overall mood in a film by using color. Colour can also be used to enhance one’s story as it has a physiological effect on humans.

There are 3 factors to determine color: hue (color itself), saturation (intensity of a color), and brightness (how light or dark a color is). 

Hue consists of two main types one being monochromatic colors and the other being analogous colors. Monochromatic is basically where a movie is mostly shown as one color while analogous means a film using neighboring colors in a color wheel.

An example of a film that is monochromatic is ‘The Matrix’. ‘The Matrix’ is mostly shown as green because the movie takes place in a digital matrix and hence the title of this film we associate green with coding. It gives off a sickly quality that reflects the overall state of events in that world. 

Films would use desaturation to give off a certain feel to the film and an example of this is the film  ‘Dunkirk’. ‘Dunkirk’ makes use of desaturation. Colour is drained out of the film and so it gives the audience a cold, raw, and old vibe to the movie which helps the audience get drawn into the movie because we feel connected to it. 

Brightness and the lack of brightness can affect a film for example bright images may suggest an exciting and lively vibe whereas dark images give off a dramatic and eerie vibe. 

Aspect 3: How does camera movement work in a film? 

Camera movement in a film is important because it adds impact to key scenes by giving off pace and energy which allows the audience to feel as if they are part of the action.

Points to be discussed:

The pan:

The film while rotating a camera on its vertical or horizontal axis to keep a moving person or object in view. There are two types of pan; Whip pan and slow pan 

Whip pan is a swift movement from one subject to another almost as if someone is quickly turning to see something that catches their attention. Slow pan gives time for the audience to take in what exactly is happening, this allows the audience to understand the scene more. 

The tilt:

Technique in which the camera stays in a fixed position but rotates up/down in a vertical plane. Tilting the camera results in a motion similar to someone raising or lowering their head to look up or down.

Reverse dolly zoom:

A regular dolly shot is where the camera follows backward, forward, or moves alongside the subject being recorded. Although a reverse dolly zoom is quite like that but it combines zoom and dolly together. The movie ‘vertigo’ is the first-ever movie to use this movement. They used it when one of the characters was having an intense internal feeling. 

Difference between Steadicam and dolly shot:

Steadicam also knows as a gimbal is basically like a dolly shot where it moves to an open area focusing on a subject although Steadicam is stable and so it gracefully glides from one place to another. 

Handheld shot:

Like Steadicam or dolly where it moves to an open place focusing on a subject although it has a shaky effect which raises tension and anxiety for the audience. 

When using camera movements directors need to ask themselves if the shot they would use could help support the story of the film, after all, camera movement should capture the audience’s point of attention. 

Aspect 4: How does establishing a shot work in a film? 

Establishing a shot is a trick to show the audience everything, that is why it’s expensive. 

It is a perfect opener as a transition to a scene as the purpose of it is to establish a scene and it

also shows the relationship between the subject as well as the location. Not only does this

technique establish a location but it also establishes the tone.

Examples are given:

1. Location - Hotel 

Camera - Static

Tone - Lighthearted 

2. Location - Shuttle launch

Camera - Fast push-in

Tone - Epic

Self Esteem

 

What am I learning? What self-esteem is and why it is important, signs of self-esteem, and how to improve low self-esteem. 

Why am I learning this? It helps me make my own opinion on this 'contreversial topic'.

What am I wondering? Yes, it is a human thing but why did we start having low self-esteem in the first place?

Richie Mccaw chasing great documentary - Reflection section

 Date: March 15 2021

Text type: Film - Documentary 

Text Creator: Case Avery & Richie McCaw 

Text purpose: To show the importance of goal setting and how it could affect one's life. 

This documentary shows start to finish of Richie McCaw's journey as an All Blacks Captain/teammate and how goal setting from a young age impacted his life. As a child McCaw loved rugby and because of that he wanted to pursue his dream as an All Blacks Captain/Teammate, you can see that goal setting impacted his life in a positive way because he was able to live his dream as a G.A.B (greatest all black). The moral of this documentary is that goal setting is very important if you want to try to achieve want you to want in life. 

Critical literacy question(s):

1) Whose may speak, who is quoted? Richie McCaw and the people who was with him along his journey because they are the ones who know the 'Behind the scenes' of his journey. Richie McCaw because the film is about him. 

2) Who is real in this text? All of them. 

Creative writing - Post writing tasks

 1) Figurative Language of sense and sound - Onomatopoeia and alliteration 

Onomatopoeia - a) *Thump* *Thump* Is what I hear; walking barefoot on the hard, filthy dirt floor leading

towards our small bamboo hut. Rough path it is.

b) *Bang* Pow* is all I hear.

Alliteration - a) The stinky sulfuric smell coming from the gunpowder is starting to get to my nerves, quite                          literally that is. 

b) Although papa himself is gone, Gustavo’s gracious golden soul is still with us.

2) The 5 senses (smell, touch, see, hear, taste)

Smell - The stinky sulfuric smell

Touch - "walking barefoot on the hard, filthy dirt floor"

See -  "I see the chaotic acts of people, waving their arms across in fear."

Hear - "high-pitched screams of fear from the villagers and ear-straining gunshots."

Taste -  "squishy fish balls for the satisfying taste, healthy greens for your wellbeing, and tofu that gives

you a warm feeling inside"

3) Replacing words

a) Original - "As i feel anxious I started to just doze off'

Edited - "  blood rush through my veins, my head feel as light as a feather, and my hands tingle like

little bells in my system."

b) Original - "Walking through the path I feel the shrubs and bamboo rub against me

Edited - "Varieties of green shrubs and sky-high sticks of bamboo waving at me with the help of a

gust of wind."

c) Original - "I see people running in fear"

Edited - " I see the chaotic acts of people, waving their arms across in fear."

4) Figurative language of sense and sight

Simile - I rush to the bamboo hut as fast as lightning...

Metaphor - Papa made a clown of himself.

Personification - Sounds of mad blasting European guns...

5) Keep raising stakes!

It's 2 am early calm morning. As I quietly sneak out my large window on the right side of my room, my wooden floor squeaks, making a sound in which worries me that I might get caught by my strict mother. This raving party I'm sneaking out to better be worth it. Half my slender body is through the window, one leg to go, and I'm out of here! Stupidly, I did not think about the fact that I lived in a 2 story house located in an area filled with several security cameras. Now that my entire body is through the window I stand quietly on the roof thinking hard about ways to get down safely as I breathe in the polluted California air. Alas! I see what might be an unstable ladder but a ladder is a ladder as long as it does the job of getting me down, I'm all good. One step, two steps down, and *bzzz* my phone notifies me about someone calling me totally threw me off guard. I didn't see who texted I was just focusing on not fall onto the rough gravel below me. After that whole trial of just simply going down, I made it I finally made it! The party - as I expected - is just as worth it as I hoped for it to be.

6) Insert strong words!

Original - She went towards the shop

Adjective added - The long brown-haired teen ran past me towards the shop 

Verb added - The long brown-haired teen ran past me towards the shop 

Adverb - The long brown-haired teen swiftly ran past me towards the coffee shop 

Sleep and teens - Reflection Wananga

 Date: 05/03/21

Text title: Sleep and teens

Text type: Infographic

Text creator: Nyack Hospital 

Text purpose: To teach teens on how to have a goodnight sleep to improve our well-being and health 

This info graphic titled 'Sleep and Teens' shows us; why sleep is important, common sleep disorders and tips.

From this I have learnt that sleep is important because it can lead you to do better in school by improving your cognitive thinking (they way you think, act, learn and remember), It can lighten your mood by decreasing your moodiness, depression and anxiety and it can not only keep your taha hinegnaro but it can also help your taha tinana by allowing your body restore its self and lessen your risk of obesity and other medical condition. Before reading this info graphic I didn't know that there are 3 common sleeping disorders us teens have they are: sleep deprivation, inadequate sleep hygiene and circadian rhythm disorder. The tip section includes: establishing a sleep routine, keeping the bedroom dark, cool and quiet and preventing to eat or do anything physical before bed. 

Critical literacy:

Why are you/we reading this? I am reading this because 1) it relates to my health assessment and 2) I genuinely need to read it because I am aware that I don't sleep enough in order to maintain a healthy sleep pattern. 

Lack of sleep - Wananga

 Date: 26/02/21

Text title: Lack of sleep is bad for your health

Text type: Infographic

Text creator: unknown

Text purpose: To give an idea of what to choose as our health classes SMART goal 

This infographic shows how teens could be affected by the lack of sleep most teens get nowadays. Us teens need about 9 hours of sleep to function properly everyday cause if you don't you start to develop sleeping disorders like (as shown on the infographic): sleep deprivation, inadequate sleep hygiene, and circadian rhythm disorder. Sleep is important because it can improve your cognitive function (the way you think), it can lighten your mood, and of course, keeps your Wa Hauora healthy as it should. This infographic even shows tips on how to get better sleep which is very useful to those who need it. 

Critical literacy question: 

1) Who benefits from this text? The readers benefit from this text because it can help people to sleep better for the sake of their health and well-being. It does this by showing tips on how to improve your sleep schedule and it even shows how it affects your health. 

SMART GOAL - reflection wananga

SMART presentation

Date: Feb 19 2021

Title: How to write a SMART goal 

Text Type: Informative 

Creator: Mrs Tafau 

Purpose: To teach the readers how to write a SMART goal and why we should use a smart goal. 

Critical literacy questions:

1) Who would be most likely to read this and why? Mrs Tafau year 11 health class would have to read this because it will help us to work towards our health exams. 

2) What is the text about? How do we know this? This informative text teaches us how to write a SMART goal. Specific Measurable Achievable Realistic Time. This text will be useful towards the exams as well as our daily life. 

The film Treaty Of Waitangi: What really happened

The film Directed by Peter Burger 'The Treaty Of Waitangi: What really happened" is about the signing of one of our founding documents. It is a dramatic film that shows events/days leading up to as well as the treaty soon to be formed. The audience knows this because the events filmed are based off history. For example the chiefs were arguing for the treaty to be eventually signed. 

WTE - English

The simple sentence: 

Simple sentences begin with the subject of the sentence (e.g he,she,it, they , i, someones name, place)

Example: Hornby High school was founded in 1975 

The very short sentence: 

The very short sentence is one of the most powerful sentence styles ever made. It immediately grabs your attention. 

Example: Life is short  

The power sentence: 

If you waffle, a bit, try the power sentence. Beginning your paragraph with a power sentence of 12 words of fewer. Get straight to the point 

Example: The day was rainy and damp unlike yesterday 

The red, white and blue:

Use the red, white and blue sentence style when you have several ideas to convey a topic

Example: Johanna has black hair, glasses and a scarf

The adverb start:

Start a sentence with an adverb, as it adds interest and intrigue. Remember the rule: when you start your sentence with an adverb, place a comma after the adverb then write the rest of the sentence.

Example: Finally, this period is almost over 

Begin with a preposition:

Try starting your sentence with a preposition. Prepositions are little words indicating movement or position. 

Example: In New Zealand there are many sheep's  

The -ING start:

Try starting a sentence with the -ing form of a verb. The rule: when you have finished your -ing phrase, place a comma, then write the rest of the sentence.

Example: Analysing the information given to me 

The -ED start:

Try starting a sentence with the —ed form of the verb. It makes for a punchy opening to the sentence.

Example: leashed, the sheep sat quietly on the hills

The semi-colon:

When you have two independent clauses (two mini-sentences) joined by a conjunction (e.g. and, but), you can remove the conjunction and replace it with a semi-colon.

Example: Reige likes maths; Johanna does not.

The Em-dash:

The em-dash in English is the long dash. Use the long dash to drop a phrase in a sentence that is at complete odds with the flow of the sentence—way out there—but which adds colour and interest.

Example: Lasagne—a delicious meal—originated in Italy.

The W-start sentence :

Try beginning a sentence with a W-word. Here are some: who, while, when, where, 

what, whereas. The W-start makes writing sound thoughtful and knowledgeable.

Example: With this information; I can further understand the issue.

Explore the subject:

Accomplished writers use this sentence style. The rule: begin your sentence with the subject then place a comma. Say something interesting about the subject. Place another comma. Then, finish your sentence.

Example: The treaty of Waitangi, an agreement between the British Settlers and the Māori people, was aimed to to protect the indigenous rights of New Zealand. 

The Treaty Of Waitangi Summarisation

Date: 12/02/21

Text title:  The Treaty Of Waitangi - What really happened 

Text type: Dramatic Film 

Text Creator: Peter Burger 

Test Purpose: To show the process during the signage of the treaty 

Main Points to the film: 

1) The crown is in process of writing the treaty 

2) The Māori was concerned for their native rights and that is why a lot of conflict was going around during the discussion of the treaty.  

3) The Māori chiefs signed the treaty

4) Tobacco and blankets were offered to the Māori's as a reward for signing the treaty