Reading+Projects+2009

 =Reading Projects = What are the key ideas that you learnt about the Moa after reading this article? //Make some notes in your reading book, a discussion thread will start soon for your group to add your opinions to.// Read this article and write a question you have about it on the discussion forum. Read the questions that other people in your reading group have about early artists and let them know what you think. //Keep an eye on the questions as I may guide you on to do further research or reread the article with some questions.// || Read this play, identify some of the personality traits of the characters. Note these down in your Reading book. //Rewrite this play with the characters demonstrating unity and determination to get free from the lift.// || Read this story and make some notes about the Chinese immigrants during the gold rush in New Zealand. //You will be using your notes to create an information report about the gold rush.// || Read the story and the personal statements about the recognition of ANZAC Day. //Make some notes about the main points of the story. Join the discussion thread about how we recognise the contribution of our soldiers.// || Read the story and take some notes on how these three communities are working together. //Make some notes about the main points of the story. Join the discussion thread about how different communities function around each other and show each other respect.// ** ||
 * **Our Discussion forum in action...** || media type="youtube" key="zO6ehh7-eD0" height="344" width="425" ||
 * [[image:eagle.gif]] || **The Biggest Eagle in the World**
 * Early Artists of Aoetearoa**
 * **Plato**: Liam, Rennie, Graeme, Shanay, Shayna, Lauren, Molly, Caitlyn ||
 * [[image:20050402.gif]] || **Stuck**
 * [[image:20030402.gif]] || **Following the Gold**
 * [[image:19970402.gif]] || **Last Post & War: Who Wants to Remember It?**
 * [[image:2007CN03.gif]] || **A Bird in Hand

Find out about some other plants that you can eat? //Make some notes in your reading book, a discussion thread will start soon for your group to add your findings to.// More than a Mountaineer Read the story about Sir Edmund Hilary and find out about who he was? //Create a profile about him using key ideas from the article, then sketch a picture of him (you might want to use the front cover as a guide for your sketch).// || Read this play, identify some of the personality traits of the characters. Note these down in your Reading book. //Rewrite this play with excuses of your own and a different ending.// || Read this story and make some notes about volcanoes. //You will be using your notes to create an information report about volcanoes in early New Zealand.// || Read this story and make some notes about the effects of the plague. //Join the discussion thread about staying healthy.// || Read this story and make some notes about the plight of the penguins. //Look back at the previous discussion threads about endangered species and add your thoughts after reading this article.// ** ||
 * [[image:thistles.gif]] || **How to Eat Thistles**
 * **Aristotle**: Ben, Ryan R, Travis, Charlotte, O’Shanna, Cam, Tyson, Grace, Ashlee ||
 * [[image:19960102.gif]] || **You'll Never Believe This**
 * [[image:20040403.gif]] || **A Bit of a Bang**
 * [[image:19820401.gif]] || **The Great Plague**
 * [[image:20050303.gif]] || **Plight of the Penguins

Make some notes about the interview Ryan had with his grandfather, then record your own fictional account of the Wahine disaster. Read the article about hunting possums. Consider any arguments for and against possum hunting. //In your reading book make a list of pros and cons for possum hunting. Join the debate on the discussion forum about hunting, share your opinions.// || Read this play, identify some of the personality traits of the characters. Note these down in your Reading book. //Rewrite this play with different issues between Pippa and her father and a different ending.// || Read this story and make some notes about the Kehu and his life //You will be using your notes to create an information report about pioneers in New Zealand.// || Read this story and make some notes about polio. //Join the discussion thread about staying healthy.// || Read this story and make some notes about malaria. //Consider your new learning on this disease and add further comments and thinking to our personal hygiene discussion thread. Here is a link to a [|website on Malaria] that might lead you on to further inquiry... // ** ||
 * [[image:wahine.gif]] || **Escape from the Wahine**
 * Kill a Possum, Save a Tree**
 * **Socrates**: Jake, Emily, Luke, Cozei, Samantha ||
 * [[image:20080402.gif]] || **Don't Talk Back**
 * [[image:20050402.gif]] || **Kehu - Hero of Early New Zealand**
 * [[image:19830103.gif]] || **Polio**
 * [[image:1999CN03.gif]] || **Fever

Make some notes on some of the things you learned about the Endeavour after reading this article. Put these into your reading book. //As a group make a model of the Endeavour and label some of the parts of the ship.// Read this article about the Leader of the Ngati Whanaunga Tribe and how he was given a nail by Captain Cook. //Join the discussion forum to answer my questions and maybe ask some of your own.// || Read this play, identify some of the personality traits of the characters. Note these down in your Reading book. //Rewrite this play with a new character who demonstrates unity and determination to help the hare to beat the tortoise.// || Read this story and make some notes about how they moved the hotel to make room for the museum. //You will be using your notes to create an information report about moving buildings.// || Read this story and make some notes about how farmers round-up their stock in the forest. //You will be using your notes to create an information report about types of farming// || Read this story and make some notes about problems farmers may have with their stock. //Review your survey and add further questions you have about how farmers keep their stock healthy.// ** ||
 * [[image:endeavour.gif]] || **Visiting the Endeavour**
 * Te Horeta's Nail**
 * **Homer**: Claudia, Logan, Ryan K, Daniel, Khelan ||
 * [[image:2001jj23.gif]] || **Fast Hare, Smart Tortoise**
 * [[image:1995jj13.gif]] || **Hotel on Wheels**
 * [[image:19800203.gif]] || **Forest Round-up**
 * [[image:19810104.gif]] || **Grass Staggers