Tag: Writing

Food Safety Article

This week for writing we learned about how to understand how we can ensure ingredients and food are safe to eat.

First, we had to choose three topics related to food safety that I find important or interesting. The topics are : 

  • Perishable foods
  • Fresh fruits and vegetables
  • Dry goods
  • Canned and packaged foods
  • Leftovers and prepared meals
  • Labelling and Organisation (storage).

Next, we had to make a copy of a document to organise the research we were finding about the topics before I had to begin writing down information.

Then, we had to research the state the importance of proper food storage and its impact on food safety. Food poisoning is basically caused by bacteria from foods that have been incorrectly stored, prepared, handled or cooked. Food with poisoning bacteria may look, smell and taste normal. If food is not stored properly, the bacteria in it can multiply to dangerous levels.

Lastly, we had to write down information about the 3 topics into the columns. For example: Fresh vegetables and Fruits. Fruits and vegetables contain important vitamins. There are many fruits and vegetables available and many ways to prepare,cook and serve them. A diet high in fruit and vegetables can help protect you against cancer, diabetes and heart disease.

I enjoyed doing this task. I did well at researching the state the importance of proper food storage and its impact on food safety. I need to improve on adding more details into more information.

Glossary

This week for writing we learned how to develop the ability to effectively research, define and present key vocabulary related to a specific topic by creating a glossary.

Purpose of a glossary? A purpose of a glossary is a section of a book document, or presentation that provides definitions and explanations for specific terms or words used within the text.

What are definitions? Glossary definitions is a type of statement of meaning of a word, phrases, or symbol.

First, we had to think in a group what glossary means. Glossary is an alphabetical list of words relating to a specific subject, text, or dialect, with explanations: a brief dictionary.

Next, we had to sort each section into alphabetical order by using procedures glossary, healthy eating glossary, and food group glossary.

Then we had to choose any verbs or adjectives word to explain something. For example: I picked Hydrated, and it is an adjective. Hydration is an important process in many other applications.

Lastly, we had to show the teacher our work to make sure we understood and got it right.

I enjoyed learning about glossary. I did well at sorting out each section into alphabetical order. I need to improve on adding more words.

Rhyme

This week for Writing I learned about Perfect Rhyme and Rhyme.

Perfect Rhyme is a form of rhyme between two words or phrases. Rhyme is a type of sound between words or the endings of the words, especially when these are used at the ends of the lines using poetry.

First we had to talk about what is Rhyme and what is Perfect Rhyme. Rhyme is a type of sound between words or the endings of the words, especially when these are used at the ends of the lines using poetry. For example : Spring Bling, cat, hat, and herd, bird.

Next we had to come up with the, ing, at, ed, and rd. One of ing, at, ed, and rd is, Ing – Spring, at – hat, ed – shed, & rd – heard. For example : I would say ling for ing.

After Miss White showed us an example for ing. She said, There once was a king. It had a big ring. They all started to sing. And other words like that.

Lastly Miss White told us to make a Poem using rhyme or perfect rhyme. I said for my poem ” There once was a Bling. That had a good Sling. It made everyone Spring. They play outside with a Thing.

I enjoyed learning about Rhyme & Perfect Rhyme. I did well at using ing for the poem. I need to improve on using ed next time.

Figurative Language

This week we have been learning about figurative Language in poetry. Figurative Language is the use of non-literal phrases or words to create further meaning in writing or speech.

First we had to think about in a group what figurative language, a simile, a metaphor, a hyperbole, and an idiom is. A Simile is to figure a speech involving one thing. A metaphor is a thing regarded as something else. A hyperbole is a state or claims that are not meant to be taken literally. For example : I can eat a horse. And an idiom is a group of words by using individual words.

Next we had to write down 3 sentences using metaphors. Metaphors are non – literal. For example : Life is a highway. Her eyes were diamonds. He is a shining star.

Then we had to write down 3 similes we could use to describe this red character. The name of the movie is called turning red. For the 3 similes I wrote down. He was a red panda. She’s so fluffy like a cat and she has magic.

Afterwards, I had to choose a character to write down 3 sentences about using similes or metaphors. I picked Matilda because I think it will be awesome and fun to write about.

Lastly I had to write 4 sentences using both similes and metaphors to describe what it would feel like on a rollercoaster.

I enjoyed doing this task for writing. I did well at describing the red panda. I need to improve on writing down more similes and metaphors.

Pepeha

This week I have been learning about the significance of pepeha in Maori Culture. It allows us to make connections to family, iwi, and the natural world.

A Pepeha Tells You How strong your Connection is to Land. For example : your strong connection to the land is your culture or family.

First I had to talk about my pepeha which is basically all about me. For example : Ko Maungarei tōku maunga (mountain). This is my maunga which is mountain.

Next I had to write down my mountain, river, tribe, home/community, and school. For example : you might wanna say your river is tamaki or your tribe is Ngate Houma.

Then I had to practise reading it out with my mouth open. I practise lots and lots of time until I finally know it.

After I had to record my voice by reading or saying it out. For example : Ko Maungarei tōku maunga (mountain) or Ko Tamaki tōku awa (river).

Lastly, I had to make a DLO and draw my pepeha. For example : I would draw my home, my school logo, or even my mountain.

I enjoyed doing this task. I did well at drawing my pepeha. I need to improve on drawing more pictures.

Pepeha

This week I have been learning about the significance of pepeha in Maori Culture. It allows us to make connections to family, iwi, and the natural world.

A Pepeha Tells You How strong your Connection is to Land. For example : your strong connection to the land is your culture or family.

First I had to talk about my pepeha which is basically all about me. For example : Ko Maungarei tōku maunga (mountain). This is my maunga which is mountain.

Next I had to write down my mountain, river, tribe, home/community, and school. For example : you might wanna say your river is tamaki or your tribe is Ngate Houma.

Then I had to practise reading it out with my mouth open. I practise lots and lots of time until I finally know it.

After I had to record my voice by reading or saying it out. For example : Ko Maungarei tōku maunga (mountain) or Ko Tamaki tōku awa (river).

Lastly, I had to make a DLO and draw my pepeha. For example : I would draw my home, my school logo, or even my mountain.

I enjoyed doing this task. I did well at drawing my pepeha. I need to improve on drawing more pictures.

Anywords

This week I learned how to play any words.

First I had to find a partner to play any words with. For example : Malosi can be my partner to play.

Next I had to write words vertically or horizontally. One letter per square. Each new word has to connect to a written word or a meaning word. For example : My word would be dragon.

Then I had to write down a word that makes sense. For example : d and f can never be next to each other in any creations by themselves because they don’t make any word but i and t can.

Lastly, I had a try with my partner to play any words. It was so hard that Malosi won.

I enjoyed playing any words. I did well at putting each letter in each box. I need to improve on adding new words I don’t know.

Recount Planning Table

This week I learned about the Recount Planning Table.

First I had to pick a picture. The 4 options were a lady that makes a robot, A boy playing his game but he doesn’t know there’s lots of eyes spying, a man on a google meet looking outside, and the last one is a house next to the beach. I picked the man on a google meet because it looks like a fun idea to write.

Next I had to hook a title in the story so the people knew what the story was talking about. For example : my title would be called scary cause it might be scary.

Then I had to write down the reveal. For example : who was there? Me and my puppy. Where were you? In my room. When was it? On sunday. Why did it happen? when I was in a google meet. How did you get there? in a car.

Lastly, I had to write 3 paragraphs. The three paragraphs have to begin with a time connective word and I have to show what happened in time order. For example : First me and my puppy were in our room on a google meet. Everyone was there and I went to greet myself. I was basically famous because I have 2.m subscribers.

Number of the day

This week I learned about the number of the day.

First I had to figure out if the number was odd or even. For example : Seven hundred and fifty six is an even number because six is basically in the 2’s.

Next I had to write the number in letters without words. For example : if the number is 756 I can say in letters. Seven hundred and fifty six.

After I had to write the numbers in to place values. For example : In the thousand there are zero because there’s no thousands in the number. In the hundreds it’s seven because the number is seven hundred and fifty six. In the tens there are five because in the number it’s seven hundred and fifty six. In the ones the number is six.

Then I had to do a few activities that are part of the number. The little activite is that there is a kind of question. For example : I had to round the seven hundred and fifty six to the nearest 10. The answer is seven hundred and sixteen.

Lastly I had to write a story about the number. For example : There were 756 people in the city. 56 people went home. How many people are left?

I enjoyed answering the question. I did well at writing the number in letters / words. I need to improve on writing a better story.

Informal letter

This week I learnt how to write a informal letter.

First I learnt what informal is. Informal is maing a letter to somebody that I know really well.

Next I learnt how to write are informal letter. For a informal letter I will need to have a greeting, paragraph, closing of letter, and a signature.

Lastly I had to write 3 letters. I wrote the 3 letters to my mum, Dad, & my cousin. These people were the people that I wrote the 3 letters to.

I enjoyed making the letter to my mum and dad. I did well at making the letters to the 3 people. I need to improve on not putting the last names in informal letters.