From weeks 1-7 my class has been doing geometry. We have been learning about the interior and exterior angles of triangles and polygons. We learned about them on slides then after we did printed out worksheets.
I learnt that to work out the interior angles of a triangle the formula is, (n-2) x 180. This means that if the shape has 3 sides the formula is (3-2) x 180 =180.
I also learnt that angles in a straight line =180.
My favourite part of geometry was doing the worksheets.
Today we did hand writing. The letter this week was ‘M’. I did it in cursive, I don’t think they look like ‘m’s’ but it is how we where taught. The quote is from Dalai Lama.
My goal this week was to use figurtive language in my writing.
Do you think I achieved my goal?
The ground thundered as the forest god walked past. The trees shook with awe. The animals clutter together in fear. The stars danced as he brushed next to them. He glided along the ground like a swan across water. His luminous body glowed, lighting up the night sky. The flowers bowed their heads to their all-mighty god. His crown floated above him, its three points signifying his importance. The moon glowered down at the forest god, resentment clear on its face. The god’s eyes were like mini black galaxies. He passed through the forest, its journey on earth far from over. It left awe and fear in its wake. The god walked on and on and on. It was never seen on earth again.
21/5/2026
My goal was to write using figurtive language.
The Wizard And The Jars.
“Where is it? It must be here somewhere.” The old man muttered to himself. He was sorting through the assortment of colourful glass jars that were strapped around his body.
“Ah, perfect. Just what I need,” he said. He had unhooked a jar of swirling dark blue liquid. The liquid swirled and moved in the jar, it was like the inky swirls of the galaxy. The man continued searching through the jars, looking through the ones hooked on his back. The jars were all hanging from small metal hooks that were sticking out of his leather tunic.
“Ah ha! Finally! The last piece of the puzzle.” He exclaimed. In his hand he held a tall metal jar filled with fat, golden worms.
The old man walked over to a hard, metal bowl. Adjusting his thick leather hat, he carefully placed the jars he had picked onto a worn, wooden table that was as big as a log. The table already held an assortment of colourful jars.
The strange old man uncorked the jars and chanted a few words, before pulling on thick, sturdy gloves. He stood up taller and took a pinch out of one of the jars, sprinkling it into the metal bowl. Suddenly he started chanting, taking pinches out of the different jars. The powders and objects from the jars started swirling together, making a shape in the bowl. The old man gasped, seemingly surprised his experiment actually worked. The shape grew and expanded as the man added more and more ingredients. Finally the man had run out of jars and the swirling had stopped, leaving behind a shimmering green object in the metal bowl.
The man smiled, the smile stretching from one ear to the other. He picked up the object and grinned wickedly. Now he could finally seek revenge on his nemesis.
This week my goal was to Use figurative language in my writing.
Do you think I achieved my goal?
Tanner puffed up his chest, I’ve got this! He thought. He quietly stepped forward and pushed aside the flap of the tent. Inside the tent there sat a man, he was staring intently at Tanner like an owl stalking its prey.
“Um, hello.” Tanner squeaked, all his confidence disappearing in an instant.
“Hello,” replied the strange man, his voice was cunning and knowing.
Tanner breathed in shakily, he clenched his fist and stood a little straighter.
“I am here for the riddle.” He said in a confident voice.
“I know, young Tanner. You have to be worthy to receive the riddle.” The man said in a voice as smooth as silk. He grinned at Tanner, a smile which sent shivers down Tanner’s spine.
“H-How do you know my name? And what do you mean I have to be worthy? Maybe the villagers are right and you are crazy.” Tanner stammered, as scared as a mouse in the mouth of a cat.
“Oh, I know a lot of things about you Tanner. And it’s too late to back out now, you’re already here. I can sense you are worthy of my riddle.” The man said mysteriously.
Tanner noticed for the first time that the man’s eyes were shaped like keyholes.
“Let’s begin, I assume you know the rules?” The creepy man questioned. Tanner tried to back up but stopped, he was so close to his goal.
“Can you repeat the instructions? All the rumors are different.” Tanner asked, nervously fiddling with his shirt collar. The strange man stilled,
“You have one riddle, I will flip this hour glass and by the time the last grain of sand slips through you will have given me your answer. If you get the answer wrong you will be doomed to be my servant for forever. However, if you get it right, I will give you a great treasure. Do you understand?” The man’s voice had gone deep and grim.
“I understand.” Tanner said, excitement bubbling in his stomach.
The man grinned and started the riddle.
“I have a metal body but no hands,
I have a head but no brain,
I can open the smallest box,
But I am lost to all, and no one knows where I lay.
What am I?”
Tanner thought as the man flipped the hourglass. He thought maybe a key, but that was not lost to all. He was starting to panic as the last grains of sand slipped through the middle. Just as the time ran out Tanner blurted.
“A Lost Key!”
The man looked confused and slightly shocked.
“Well done! You got it right!” He said with a hint of surprise in his voice. Tanner grinned, He did it! He was about to get the great treasure the man had promised.
“Pick a key, any key. Just chose wisely, this is the great treasure I have promised.” Tanner looked around and realised for the first time that there were heaps of keys on hooks all around the room.
“Um, that one! The one over in the corner!” He said, excited and a little disappointed. The man reached up behind him and grabbed the key Tanner was pointing to. He then handed it to Tanner as if expecting a reaction.
“Thank you. What is it for?” Tanner said, examining the key.
“You will find out, young Tanner.” The man said mysteriously and shooed Tanner out the door. Tanner turned around to get one last look of the tent. He was confused, what was this mysterious key for? What did it unlock?…
I had a good day today. I did the nine times tables.
This week we have been doing geometry. We have been focusing on types of triangles and circles. This is the creature that I made.
Head: 2x rectangle + 1x trapazoid
Ears: 1x quadrilateral
Body: 4x Irregular hexagon + 2x equalatiral triangle
Legs: 2x squares
Tail: 1x right angle triangle + 1x isosceles triangle
For the next two weeks we are working on our reading activity. Our book is Johnny Pohe and the Great Escape. My group’s activity is that we have to make a plane using classroom supplies! First thought we have to do some research about the planes that he flew and why he is so important. We then have to make a slideshow that shows our design for the plane. But it can’t just be any plane it has to be a similar plane to the one Johnny Pohe flew in World War 2. Our task also includes that we have to make improvement to the plane he flew so it would keep him safe.
So far I’m on the research/design phase, I’ve learnt that Johnny Pohe was the first māori pilot in the RNZAF and he was posted to 51 Squadron. Johnny Pohe flew 22 missions sucsessfully before he crashed and was captured and put into Stalag Luft III. He was part of the Great Excape out of Stalag Luft III but he was killed before making it away.
I am really excited about making the plane!
Have you ever heard of Johnny Pohe?
On Thursday last week was my birthday. I turned 10 years old which means I’m not a double digit any more! I had a chocolet cake with icing and the number 10 in m&ms on the top. For my birthday from mum and dad I got 2 pairs of earrings, 2 pairs of nail polish and some mostirisor, plus I get a activaty in Cristchurch. I also got some lemon slice, a box of chocolets and a card from nana and grandad. I went to stumpers with Nana,Grandad, Mum, Dad and Nate. I really enjoyed my birthday!
Whens your birthday?