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Friday, 29 September 2017

Pink Chameleon

Rorie and Elsie's parents have disappeared. Just like that. And with only their cruel uncle to look after them the girls are swept off to his miserable boarding school. But the sisters are determined to escape their uncle's grip - and discover the truth behind their parents' disappearance.
Pink Chameleon, the first book in the series, was written by Fiona Dunbar.
The storyline of Pink Chameleon is pretty interesting, but the plot is all over the place. First, they're at home, fine, then they're parents are randomly gone, no trace of them found, then their uncle and auntie show up at their house to take them away from home for a while, next they're at school. All of this happens really quickly and that's not even the end of the story.
Overall I would give this story a 3 out of 5.

Monday, 11 September 2017

Amongst The Hidden

Amongst The Hidden is the first book in the dystopian book series "The Shadow Children" written by Margaret Haddix. The book follows the main character, Luke, who lives in a county where third children are illegal. The problem is he is a third child himself.
I quite like this book, but it seems to drag on a bit, not much seemed to happen, too many "filler" parts.
I would give it a 3/5

Kete Breakfast

What did I learn from this experience?
I learnt how the people in our class will act when setting out and initiating a plan.

How did I contribute to the success?
I helped plan most of it, I also delivered hot chocolates

What else could I have done?
Take more photo's

What else could I have done to improve the breakfast?
Plan out how we were serving everyone in a better way

Did my personality suit the role?
Yeah, as the planner, first aid and a storyteller, I think they did

Where were the weaknesses?
Holes in the plan, people not taking part etc.

Tuesday, 29 August 2017

A Mad Zombie Party

A Mad Zombie Party is the fourth book in the White Rabbit Chronicles series. The book is in the changing perspective of Aston "Frosty" Martin and Camilla "Milla" Mark, who start out as enemy's but during the story, after Milla has been assigned as Frosty's "bodyguard", slowly get closer as friends.
Some things I liked and disliked about the story;
I liked how it was different yet the same to the rest of the series, that being said when I first started to read the book I personally didn't like the fact it wasn't in Ali's point of view, but after reading into it more, I grew to like it. It wouldn't come across as well if it was in her point of view.
There isn't really anything I would change.
Out of 5, I would rate it 4/5. There are a couple things that don't make sense, but that might just be me.
Overall I really like this book and would read it again, again.

Thursday, 24 August 2017

Maori Superheroes in Art

1) Why do you Maori people might need superheroes?
Because of representation in the media. When younger kids see people in art or on TV they can relate to, they believe what they are or are like is normal.
2) How do superheroes "give power" to Maori people and their culture?
Like I said before, representation, growing up knowing that their normal and not outcasts mean they'll be a lot more confident in older years.
3) What does Mana mean?
Pride, power, strength etc.
4) Why do you think Mana is important in terms of Maori superheroes?
Most superheroes come off as strong and proud.
5) List four characteristics your superhero will have

  • Cautious
  • Pride
  • Integrity
  • Intelligence

Friday, 11 August 2017

Art 2017 Colour Wheel

This lesson we made colour wheels! We mixed together the primary colours to make the secondary colours. This is mine ^.

Friday, 4 August 2017

Art 2017 Lesson 4

 Side One!
Side two

This period and last period I was working on side one, which is an original character of mine, and the landscape behind her. Last lesson, after I had finished my original character, I did a fun little drawing of a female in a dress on side two