Practice Paragraph: Blade Runner 2024

 Camera shots/angles; a vital filming aspect were used effectively when paired with Lighting. A prime example of this is the scene of Joi experiencing rain for the first time. The director used an over-the-shoulder shot where the camera is facing Joi from a position right behind Officer K. You will also notice how the camera moves in the slightest way mimicking Joi when she stepped in closer to officer K. The camera angle then transitioned smoothly behind Joi so the camera faces Officer K. The purpose of this is to showcase how connected Joi and K are; it also creates intimacy within the moment. This can then lead to an effect on the audience as they are able to empathize with both characters on a more emotional and deeper level. Lighting is also used in this scene. It highlights the set as well as the actors which can create specific moods/effects. It further develops a deeper understanding of the audience towards the characters. In this scene, the director makes use of low-key lighting. There are moody, dark tones surrounding Joi and K during their intimate moment. Lowkey lighting helps to convey drama and mystery into the scene. This makes sense as they can not actually feel each other physically as Joi is a hologram. This helps the audience to understand that officer K didn't view Joi as just an object but a real person causing him to treat her like one too. This influenced Joi to develop her own emotional response hence allowing Joi to evolve as K was leading towards humanity. This can be related to a report done by Paris-based Havas, published to the Daily Mail Australia in December 2017. As robots are becoming part of our daily lives, reports have found that we humans may find love with machines. Reports suggest that 18-34-year-olds are more likely to form relationships with robots in the future generations to come instead of humans. Therefore the relationship between Officer K and Joi may seem off-putting to the generation we live in today; but in the future, AI and human relationships are completely normalized. 

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.