| TITLE OF THE BOOK | The Matchbox | |
| PEOPLE IN THE GROUP | Agnes, Dorothy, Lavinia and Ofa | |
| ROLES: | Discussion Director - Dorothy Word Finder Director - Agnes Selection Director - Ofa Summary Director - Lavinia | |
| DISCUSSION DIRECTOR Dorothy Write four to six questions about what you have just read. These questions will be used for group discussion during the next reading session. Think about the question helpers in the box below.
| Who are the characters in the first chapter? What is the first chapter about? What is the most important part of the chapter? Where did the story take place? How did the war begin, and why? How long did the war last for? When did the World war ll start? | |
| SUMMARY DIRECTOR- Lavinia Find four to six interesting, powerful or tricky words from today's reading. Write them below along with the page number. Use flags to mark those words. You will be asked to share those words during our next guided reading meeting. | The first chapter in The Matchbox is about a girl named Ginetta. The story is based about her life. Ginetta’s adventures in The Matchbox happen between 1937 and 1945. During this time a man named Benito Mussolini ruled Italy. In 1936, Italy, Germany and Japan banded together to support each other as they tried to take over the world. This was the start of World War II in 1939. Although 6 countries from all over the world tried to stop them, the war lasted for 6 years. | |
| WORD FINDER DIRECTOR Agnes Find four to six interesting, powerful or tricky words from today's reading. Write them below along with the page number. Use flags to mark those words. You will be asked to share those words during our next guided reading meeting. | Prologue : Contents page A prologue is a introduction . The introduction provides some background information about the story. | |
| Selection Director Pick the most interesting part to read to your group during our next guided reading meeting. WHY DID YOU CHOOSE THIS PART Put the page number and the paragraph number | Page 6 on Paragraph 1, 2 and 3 *World War 2 started in 1939 *Millions of innocent people, many of them Jewish, were killed and imprisoned *The war raged for six years *A man named Benito Mussolini ruled Italy, controlling the press, radio and schools I chose these parts because they are sad and it’s telling some information about the 2nd World War. |
Friday, April 27, 2012
The Matchbox
WEEK 1
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Retreat!
My 2 days at St. Francis centre was a wonderful experience. I have learnt a lot of leadership skills. I also learnt to not be afraid and stand up for myself.
As I lit my first candle, I prayed for the year 8’s to receive God’s direction on our new journey.
So we can become great confident leaders, at our school.
The 1st day of retreat was amazing! My highlight was making our ark. We studied the story of Noah and the ark. The year 8’s got their buddies and each got a bag, of twigs, paper, cardboard, plastic paper and fake money. Lisi, Robertanna's aunty had the tape. We had to buy it off her. Lucky, I had $65 in my bag. We started making our arks. I was with Angelica and Ilaisaane. We had to put 3 stones in our ark, so we tried making it big to balance it.
Well guess what? When we finished everyone went to the fish pond and our one sank first! That was unexpected. I expected it to stay on the top. Well it didn’t. We saw who’s ark was still floating. Actually the small, light arks were floating. I think our one sank because it was pretty heavy. Do you know who won? Well I’ll tell you, It was Lavinia’s team, Zephaniah, Rolland and Siu’s team. “Congrats” said everyone, who lost!
I had the best of fun spending time with the year 8 students and enjoyed every bit of it
So we can become great confident leaders, at our school.
The 1st day of retreat was amazing! My highlight was making our ark. We studied the story of Noah and the ark. The year 8’s got their buddies and each got a bag, of twigs, paper, cardboard, plastic paper and fake money. Lisi, Robertanna's aunty had the tape. We had to buy it off her. Lucky, I had $65 in my bag. We started making our arks. I was with Angelica and Ilaisaane. We had to put 3 stones in our ark, so we tried making it big to balance it.
Well guess what? When we finished everyone went to the fish pond and our one sank first! That was unexpected. I expected it to stay on the top. Well it didn’t. We saw who’s ark was still floating. Actually the small, light arks were floating. I think our one sank because it was pretty heavy. Do you know who won? Well I’ll tell you, It was Lavinia’s team, Zephaniah, Rolland and Siu’s team. “Congrats” said everyone, who lost!
I had the best of fun spending time with the year 8 students and enjoyed every bit of it
Friday, March 9, 2012
What I've learnt during maths!
This week during maths I've been interpreting data from different types of graphs.
Today Room 7 and I had to draw 5 types of graphs. One of the graphs, was a stem-and-leaf graph.
I collected data from Room 7's birthday's.
Friday, March 2, 2012
Our Mass of 2012, Term 1.
Last Friday was a special occasion for St Pius X school. It was our first opening mass for 2012, Term 1. This is what we do as a catholic school. The mass was special event as the teachers got blessed by the whole school at the end. I felt lucky to have such great teachers at our school.
During the mass, Ofa beautifully read the first reading. I learnt to not loaf around, and
should concentrate on my school work to achieve my goal. I read the collect prayer. I honestly was proud to read a prayer as the first mass.
The offer tory was brought to the alter by the teachers. It was lovely to see the teachers doing the offer tory for the 1st time. They each brought lovely candles. At the end of the mass I saw Parents and grandparents at our mass to support us. Also young children from the playgroup. They all had big beautiful smiles on their faces. To finish the mass everyone sang a song. It was a great way to start of the year.
During the mass, Ofa beautifully read the first reading. I learnt to not loaf around, and
should concentrate on my school work to achieve my goal. I read the collect prayer. I honestly was proud to read a prayer as the first mass.
The offer tory was brought to the alter by the teachers. It was lovely to see the teachers doing the offer tory for the 1st time. They each brought lovely candles. At the end of the mass I saw Parents and grandparents at our mass to support us. Also young children from the playgroup. They all had big beautiful smiles on their faces. To finish the mass everyone sang a song. It was a great way to start of the year.
Class, by class walked to their classroom. I felt happy and was prepared for another learning day. What a mass!
Thursday, February 23, 2012
My first Tennis Experience!
Tuesday 14,
Yay! Room 7 was first. Everyone was excited and so was I. I just couldn’t wait. Once I got to the courts, I saw the nets all set up, And on the ground laid the tennis rackets, neatly piled up.
There stood Marcelle, our Instructor. I couldn’t wait to play. Rules and tips were called out.
We played a game called “King Of The Court”. For me it was challenging. Mrs Tui and I challenged each other. Up went the ball, ‘whoosh’ I swung my arms and splat. Off flew the ball. Drip, drip, drip ran down sweat from my face. We had so much fun. What a shame, I lost. But I was still trying my best.
Our game came to an end. How sad. Our whole half an hour ended. I had an awesome experience, because it was my first time to play tennis. I can’t wait to come back next week’. Everyone soon left the courts to class with BIG smiles on their faces.
Yay! Room 7 was first. Everyone was excited and so was I. I just couldn’t wait. Once I got to the courts, I saw the nets all set up, And on the ground laid the tennis rackets, neatly piled up.
There stood Marcelle, our Instructor. I couldn’t wait to play. Rules and tips were called out.
We played a game called “King Of The Court”. For me it was challenging. Mrs Tui and I challenged each other. Up went the ball, ‘whoosh’ I swung my arms and splat. Off flew the ball. Drip, drip, drip ran down sweat from my face. We had so much fun. What a shame, I lost. But I was still trying my best.
Our game came to an end. How sad. Our whole half an hour ended. I had an awesome experience, because it was my first time to play tennis. I can’t wait to come back next week’. Everyone soon left the courts to class with BIG smiles on their faces.
Friday, February 17, 2012
My Holy Faith tree
Margaret Aylward was the foundress of the Holy Faith Sisters.The Holy Faith Sisters were the ones who started our school in 1985. Margaret Aylward was a caring person.
Margaret Aylward was a major hero and still is.
Monday, February 13, 2012
Welcome! 2012
Welcome back everyone to my blog of 2012. I hope you all had a enjoyable holiday.
I am looking forward to be posting my work for you all to read. I will put in all my effort in my work as my last year at St. Pius X school. I hope you enjoy my best work and do leave a comment!
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