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. 

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.  

What factors affect the growth of bread mould - reflection section

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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. 

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. 

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.