Reading presentation

This is my reading presentation. This is about an islander boy who searches for a job. Will he get a job and where?.

Comment below if you now the answer.

Kauri Island

This is my reading presentation. My book for this week was the Kauri Island.

Paige Kowhaiwhai Auckland Museum 12+

What is Kowhaiwhai?

Kowhaiwhai are beautiful painted design patterns. At first, kowhaiwhai patterns can be viewed as decoration only, but closer examination shows that they involve sophisticated mathematical precision.  These patterns include symmetry, rotation, reflection and translation.

The koru or pitau is the most basic design element of kowhaiwhai. These are curving stalks with bulbs at one end. They bear a striking resemblance to the young shoot of a native fern.

After the koru or pitau, the next main motif or pattern of kowhaiwhai is the crescent or kape. This  is characterised by a line of evenly placed white circles on the outer edge of the crescent.

The koru or pitau and the kape, are all that make up the list of basic kowhaiwhai motifs. However when used in various combinations these two patterns can create many varying designs of incredible depth.

1. Why does it say that kowhaiwhai are more than just decoration?

Closer examination shows that they involve sophisticated mathematical precision.

2. Describe the two main patterns of kowhaiwhai?

The two main patterns are the kapae and the crescent.

An Artform

Stories that explain the origin of kowhaiwhai all say that it is an art form secondary in importance to  wood carving (whakairo) and tattooing (ta moko). When kowhaiwhai is compared to wood-carving and tattooing, there are several contrasts.  Apart from the obvious differences of how they are created, kowhaiwhai is seen as something more temporary. It is not seen as having  lasting value, so requires no special ritual and no formal training. It is considered to be a common (noa) activity and so therefore, can be carried out by anyone.

The colours red, black and white are often the only colours that appear in kowhaiwhai patterns. Red was obtained by mixing red ochre with shark-liver oil.  Black paint was made by mixing shark oil with powdered charcoal. For white paint, taioma or pipeclay was burned then pulverised and mixed with oil.

3. Why is kowhaiwhai seen as less important than whakairo and ta moko?

Kowhaiwhai is very common. It requires no special ritual or formal training because it is not as important than Whakairo and Ta Moko

4. Do you think whakairo and ta moko was carried out by anyone?

No because they need formal training to make or do the whakairo and ta moko

Origins

One oral account from Ngati Kahungunu, traces the origin of both wood-carving and kowhaiwhai. It tells us that:

When Whiro, Haepuru and Haematua climbed up to the second heaven to obtain carvings for their house, they were told by one of the gods that the art of decorating houses with wood carvings had already been taken away by their younger brothers. Whiro and his two friends complained to the god that they could not go begging to their younger brothers for the art, so the god showed them how to embellish a house with painted designs.

Whiro and the others then descended and adorned their own house with painted designs.( Best (1982:287-8…)

5. Why couldn't Whiro, Haepuru and Haemata get carvings for their house?

Their younger brothers had already carried it out.

Look at these words in the article and see if you can work out their meaning from the context. Then look up and write down the definition from the dictionary

Sophisticated : Having revealing or involving a great deal or worldly experience and knowledge of fashion and culture.

Precision: The quality, condition, or fact of being exact and accurate.

Resemblance : The state of resembling or being alike.

Motif : A decorative image or design, especially a repeated one forming a pattern

Secondary : Coming after, less important than or resulting from someone or something else that is primary.

Temporary : Lasting for only a limited period of time not permanent.  

Pulverised : Reduced to fine particles.

Obtained : Gain something

Embellished : Make something more attractive by the addition of decorative details or features.

Adorn : Make better/ attractive.

Paige The Glass Boy By Melaina Faranda

WALT: Reflect on the text.

Success Criteria: I can reflect on the text from a critical perspective.

Looking at the images and colors and illustrations what vibe do we get from the text?

I think that the vibe in the text is sadness. Negative mood.

Read the Bet and Predict what time period do you think this story was set in?

I think it was set in between 1876 - 1923. 
What helped you form your opinion?

Clarify the following selected words on page 2:

1. Foundry - A workshop or factory that makes metal.

2. Maestro - A conductor

3.Doge - The chief of Venice

4.Noble Families -  Wealthy and Healthy families.

5.Blasphemy - The offence of speaking about God or sacred things

6.Oath - A solemn promise  

Who are the characters in the text? What do we know about them?

1. Pietro  a man who works in the factory

2. Maestro Battono someone who insulted another worker.

3. Maestro Mancini is the one who got insulted

4. The Doge  the chief of Venice.

5.Saint Anthony was the patron saint of glass - blowers.

Popplet

Our topic for this weeks popplet was Commonwealth games.

Sound Science Presentation

Kiwi Kids W7 Task #1 Reading

Kiwi Kids News - Week 7
1. A trust has been launched to oversea an important New Zealand anniversary in 2019. What will New Zealand be celebrating? a. 150 years since Captain Cook landed in NZ b. 250 years since Captain Cook landed in NZ c. 350 years since Captain Cook landed in NZ
2. Who did Brazil play in their opening game of the World Cup? • a. England • b. Chile • c. Croatia
3. What caused the Auckland Harbour bridge to be temporarily closed last week?• a. high winds affecting traffic • b. repair work • c. road workers protesting against a wage decrease
4. At which venue is the national Fieldays agricultural show held each year? • a. Claudelands Showgrounds • b. Mystery Creek • c. the Hamilton Rose Gardens
5. In which country was the main airport attacked by terrorists? • a. India • b. Pakistan • c. Egypt
6. Why has Dan Carter been in the news recently?• a. he is returning to NZ rugby • b. he has announced he will be playing for a rugby club in Japan this season • c. he is planning to switch the position he plays in

7. Why has the head boy at Marlborough Boys College been hailed as a hero? •a. he dragged a women from a burning house •b. he has donated a kidney to a fellow student •c. he helped rescue a girl who was being swept down a swollen river

8. What is the main language spoken on the island of Santorini?Greek9. What is the name of New Zealand’s base in Antarctica that is getting a $3.9 million refurbishment? • a. Hillary Base • b. Scott Base • c. Kiwi Base
10.True or false, after being found guilty of filing a false donations declaration John Banks has resigned as an MP?True11.Why has Wellington’s version of the “Hollywood” sign been given a revamp? • a. it was damaged in high winds • b. it has been painted a different colour after motorists complained it was too distracting • c. the W has been changed to a V to promote a new movie
12.How much money is Kim Dotcom offering as a reward for anyone who can provide information that will help his court case? • a. $500,000 b. $5 million c. $10 million
13.True or false, Christchurch has announced it will no longer fund the Ellerslie Flower  Show?True 14.Why was the Solomon Islands in the news last week? •a. an outbreak of diarrhoea is creating a health crisis •b. rioting has broken out at their only prison •c. John Key has visited and committed an extra $2 million in emergency funding
15.What type of transport is going to be removed from the Wellington streets following a decision by the city council? • a. skateboards • b. trolleybuses • c. mobility scooters