Reading Evaluation

Reading:

What did I learn?

In reading, I learnt many things during the school year. I learnt how to evaluate information from the text in novels and other books. In Term 3, I also went to the zoo to learn about the ‘palm oil’ issue. In the zoo, I learnt how people need to protect the endangered animals in different countries and nations. In Stardome, I learnt about the planets in the solar system, comets and the Sun. I also learnt about Friendship, biomes, chocolate, digital footprints and the Syrian refugees.

Why were you learning it?

I was learning about the ‘Palm Oil’ issue because we recently went to the school trip to the zoo and we want to learn more about the animals in the zoo. I was also learning about digital footprints so we can be influenced by people and not be rude on the internet.

How is that learning going to help you?

I am learning how to evaluate information from the text so it can help me to understand more about a book, I am reading. I am learning about the endangered animals because later in the future, the endangered animals can become extinct and the food chain would be affected. I am learning about Syrian Refugees because I can understand what is happening in the world.

What am I pleased about?

I am pleased about all the work I have done, especially in writing me reports such as the Chocolate and the Syrian Refugees.

Who helped you in your learning?

• My Teacher (Mrs Cochrane)
• My Friends (Liezl, Faith Kaydence, Caitlyn, etc.)
• Parents(Mum and Dad)

What do I need help with?

I need help with my vocabulary skills and my grammar skills,

What do I want to learn next time?

I want to learn more about the different countries around the world.

Reading:

Jesse Tree Week 4 done by Caitlyn, Amy and Maranita

                                                               Jesse Tree Week 4

Sunday: Mary

Ornament: White Lily

The Annunciation

This is about Mary becoming the Mother of Messiah, Jesus Christ. Mary was sixteen years old when God’s Messenger was sent to appear to  Mary and tell her the good news. We can understand that Mary is our greatest Saint and she was the one that made it possible for us to find out what it was like to live with Jesus.

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Monday: Elizabeth

Ornament: Mother and Child

Mary Visits Elizabeth

This prophecy tells us about Gabriel, the angel who came down to inform Mary that she was chosen to be the mother of Jesus Christ. Mother Mary went to visit her cousin, Elizabeth, who was also going to give birth to a baby boy. When Mary approached Elizabeth, she felt the Holy Spirit within her as the baby leaped in the womb.  The visitation symbolized Elizabeth’s and Mary’s interaction with the Holy Spirit and with God the Father.

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Tuesday: Zechariah Ornament: Pencil and Tablet

His Name Is John

God gave and promised Zechariah that he would be blessed with a son. We could understand that God was true to his promises and this prophecy told us to prepare for the second coming of Jesus.

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Wednesday: Joseph

Ornament: Carpenter's Square or Hammer

Joseph, Do Not Be Afraid

Joseph became the father of Jesus. Joseph was a role model to all who was not afraid to do what God promised. Joseph taught Jesus Carpentry for he was a carpenter. He taught him good manners and how to behave well. We could understand how kind and loving father, Joseph was to Jesus.

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Thursday: The Magi

Ornament: Star or Candle

The Magi Worship Jesus

The wise men followed the star in the sky that directed them to Jesus. They came from all directions and they met up in the manger. The 3 wise men gave Jesus gifts for jesus birth and they gave him myrrh, frankincense and gold.

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Friday: Jesus

Ornament: Manger Do Not Be Afraid

Jesus Christ was born. We celebrate Jesus’ birth and the shepherds were the first ones present to celebrate Jesus’ birth.

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Saturday: Christ

Ornament: Chi-Rho

In the Beginning Was the Word

Prophecy started with the word from the Old testament to the New testament. It foretold about the coming of the Son of Man who would save the world.  The word of the Lord read in the mass.

By: Amy, Caitlyn and Maranita

Book Review on The Greek Who Stole Christmas

The Greek Who Stole Christmas

By Amy

The novel ‘The Greek Who Stole Christmas’ written by a best selling author, Anthony Horowitz is packed with mystery and humour. Two brothers, Tim and Nick are the Diamond Brothers. They are known as ‘detectives’. But are they able to solve the Minerva Mystery? Now it's your turn to find out!

Tim and Nick are absolutely broke. One day, this man asks them to detect a mystery. You might be wondering, What Mystery? When the man tells them about the death threatening letters with Minerva, Will the Diamond Brothers protect Minerva from Death?

This story is absolutely brilliant. The threatening letters that come up in the story hooks you in and BOOM! You have finished the book. The author skilfully made the connections with the mystery. This book is so interesting that you might have to hide somewhere to read the amazing book so your parents don’t find you reading that book before you did your homework!

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Stingrays

By Amy

“I’m dying!” gasped Steve Irwin as he struggled in the water. Do you know the crocodile hunter that died of a hundred stabs from the stingray’s barb? Stingrays don’t usually attack humans directly but some people handling stingrays are stabbed by the stingray’s barb as the ray tries to protect itself.  

Have you ever wondered how stingrays respire? Stingrays are similar to fish so they breathe through their gills but next to the stingray’s eyes, another respiratory system they breathe through is the spiracles. The spiracles allow the stingrays to bury themselves in the sand to prevent them from predators.

In a beautiful wavy motion, the stingrays move their whole body to swim and glide through the water. They also flap their fins or flippers to help move faster. Flexibility also helps them to move along the water by using the pectoral fins. Pectoral fins are powerful, wing-like fins that help glide swiftly through the water. The Pectoral fins move by flapping and rippling. Many rays like the mangrove rays sink onto the seafloor when they stop swimming.

In order for the stingrays to have young, there must be female and male stingray. The male will follow the female closely and bite at her pectoral disk. Stingrays are ovoviviparous meaning they give birth to 5-13 pups at a time. Have ever thought if stingrays are mammals? Stingrays are marine mammals because they give birth to live young not eggs.

Stingrays sense everything happening around them. Stingrays are like gliding metal detectors. They are thought to be extra sensitive to electric fields that can be used to navigate over long distances. But what makes rays extra sensitive to electric fields? It is because they can detect the earth’s strong magnetic field.

Stingrays usually hunt for worms, carrion, squid and crustaceans. Did you realise that the stingray's mouth is on the other side of the body. Having the mouth on the other side helps the stingray to dig out crabs and shrimps from the sea floor. The mouth included several rows of blunt, broad teeth. Unbelievable!

Are stingrays harmless to humans? Well, it depends. If you are frightening them, they might react and stab you with its barb. You wouldn't want that right so be gentle to stingrays!

Digital Citizenship by Tino and Amy