My Argument

For writing we have been learning to write an argument using the writing process. The topic was “Are Devices Taking Over Our Lives”.

Something I did really well in my writing was… That I tried to persuade you in my writing that devices aren't taking over our lives.

Here is a section of my writing that shows this.

I.X.L maths can help you in your learning because it has games and challenges all about maths.

WALT into the blog post header

Year ⅞ -  I can use appropriate skills and technologies to find and use a range of texts for specific purposes.

For my “Evaluating Leaders” research I have been researching about… Brendan McCullum and Richie Macaw

During this unit I have had to use a range of strategies to find the information I needed on Google. This include: Reference, cross check

I have achieved this goal because… I cross checked all of my leader strengths.

My next step is to set a new reading goal. is to get more info.

Striking and Fielding Reflection

WALT: Apply Striking and Fielding activities in a range of sports and activities.

Link to modelling book on online zone.  

My Strengths

The striking strategies I was able to effectively demonstrate during the games we played were……. To hit the ball fair and catching the ball correctly by cupping my hands and doing the revues cup.

The throwing and catching strategies I was able to effectively demonstrate during the games we played were……. To catch the ball in a revues cup and a cup hands together.

My Next Steps

To improve my striking of a ball I need to… To hit the ball with more power because... If you don't have enaf power the ball want go how far you want the ball to go.

To Improve my catching and fielding I need to... cup my hands at the right time because...

If you don't cup your hands the ball will came out of your hands.

The game that I enjoyed the most was… That all of the team got a go and that everyone had fun. because… The game wouldn't have fun.

The Flag

Wait- I can gather, evaluate and synthesise information across a small range of texts.

NZ Should Change Its Flag?

Reason/Evidence For Changing	Evidence Category (highlight)		Reason/Evidence For Keeping the Flag the Same	Evidence Category (Highlight)
We need a flag which is more symbolic of New Zealand as a free, independent country with its own culture.	Common Knowledge Personal Opinion Statistics Expert Opinion		The flag represents the history that makes us uniquely Kiwi.	Common Knowledge Personal Opinion Statistics Expert Opinion
The current flag has the Union Jack in the left hand corner reflecting our colonial heritage. Numerous other countries, most notably Australia, also have the Union Jack in the first quarter.	Common Knowledge Personal Opinion Statistics Expert Opinion		With the timeless symbol of the Southern Cross and the blue of the Pacific Ocean and Tasman Sea, our flag celebrates our special connection to the sea and sky and makes it representative of us now and into the future.	Common Knowledge Personal Opinion Statistics Expert Opinion
A new flag will inspire us as a nation for New Zealanders there is far greater inspiration and identification with the silver fern.	Common Knowledge Personal Opinion Statistics Expert Opinion		New Zealanders treasure our flag. It will be flown at Gallipoli when we remember the centenary of the Anzac landings.	Common Knowledge Personal Opinion Statistics Expert Opinion
New Zealand's current flag is similar to, perhaps, another hundred or so other official flags.	Common Knowledge Personal Opinion Statistics Expert Opinion		Since 1902 when the New Zealand flag was adopted, our forces have served under it.	Common Knowledge Personal Opinion Statistics Expert Opinion`
The silver fern has come to represent the heart of the nation when it really counts.	Common Knowledge Personal Opinion Statistics Expert Opinion		It was featured at the final of the Cricket World Cup and was held at the Rugby World Cup.	Common Knowledge Personal Opinion Statistics Expert Opinion
The existing flag has strong colonial links, lacks identity and does not reflect the strengths of our culture today	Common Knowledge Personal Opinion Statistics Expert Opinion		People are proud to be called Kiwi and will be an iconic symbol when thousands of New Zealanders commemorate this Anzac Day.	Common Knowledge Personal Opinion Statistics Expert Opinion
Overall the evidence for this side is strong/weak/uncertain… because This side of the story was strong because they used persuasive  language and strong words. They also used their own opinion in their story as we defined.			Overall the evidence for this side is strong/weak/uncertain… because Strong,  because all of those reasons wore persuasive and there were some strong words that linked a sentence all together.

i.x.l post

 Compare and Order decimals 

Negative Numbers

Rounding decimals

Reading post (S.M.L term 1 week 7)

Reading

Type of text is Persuasive.

 The text is called Let's make it safe for our kids to foot it home from school.

I really liked how she tried to persuade the readers, I also liked how she gave heaps of detail in her persuasive text of writing.

Text type is Informative.
The text is called What is
I really liked he gave heaps of facks about Rugby and I liked how he gave heaps of detail in all of his writing.

Dance

On Friday the year 7/8s had Dance, and on that day we got to find out how aw dance parter was. I got Ginny. the to dancers that we learnt was the rock and rollweel and the waltz. We had dance after lunch till 3:00 clock. here are some of the songs we dance to Waltz and the rock and rollweel. Dance is fun because we get to dance to different songs and learn new dancers.