The Secret in the Meadows.

Walht: write an interesting and enjoyable narrative.

Alex, a tall, confident and energetic young man was slouching in his chair as he was on detention. He came stomping out the principal's office, with a relaxed look on his face. Alex then stumbled on his way home. When he was just about to enter the front door, he felt water splashing on his shoulder. He looked up and saw grey clouds covering the sky. Even though it was raining, he needed to go for a run to clear his head. During his jog he thought of his fight with that other boy from school. His hands were clenched and his palms were sweaty.

Leaning against the wooden fence taking a rest, Alex admired the beautiful scenery. The weather changed from dull to shine. Ponds, rose bushes, trees with bright green leaves were found everywhere. Alex never had the thought of a place like this. The wind blew through the trees and the birds chirped a beautiful tune. Then for a moment everything paused. It was like time had froze. Dark mist developed in the sky, keeping the sun hidden.  Out of nowhere, a mysterious object moved closer. It wasn’t something that you would get a visit from every day. Alex wasn’t afraid as out of a little hatch came a bottle. On it said “Drink to shrink.”

Looking through the glass, Alex saw nothing. He slowly lifted the bottle with his index finger and thumb. He cranked the lid open. He knew that nothing would happen as the bottle was empty. Suddenly smoke came out. Alex stood frozen as he watched it manuver around. Just then, it shot through his ear into his body. He felt like he was being sucked into a tornado. Then everything seemed to have gone bigger. Alex had no idea what was going on. Suddenly the earth started rumbling. While he hid for cover, he noticed something big. Something familiar. It then heard it speaking. He then was shocked. “How could humans get so big?” was the question that went through his head. It then went out of sight and the ground stood still. With ants his size, humans that big, he realized something was wrong. “AAAAAAAHHHHHH!” Alex looked high and low trying to find an antidote for his curse. While he was galloping along, something bright caught his eye. He ran over quickly to check what it was. As he entered a bush, he found a place. To him it looked like a small village. Huts made out of leaves and branches, furniture made from nuts and clothes made from leaves. As astonishing as it was, he needed to get going. Just as he was leaving, he had no connection to the ground. Alex saw that a thin string was wrapped tightly around his ankle. No one was around to help him. He knew he would be trapped there for a very long time.

During his time up there, Alex imagined what it would be like to live on the ground. How the humans would come around here and construct an earthquake for the living things that lived down here. Suddenly he was able to catch a very faint sound of branches snapping. He knew something was coming. He tried breaking out of the string though he his many attempts before had failed. Small people about the same size as him were marching towards him. Men with stubbles and women with tiny leaf dresses were surrounding him. Alex was frightened of what they would do to him. Suddenly he came plotting to the ground. He then was carried into one of the homes and tied up in one of the chairs. Alex asked multiple questions. “ Who are you? Is there an antidote for this curse?” asked Alex. No one answered. They just stared at him. Alex was frightened. Finally someone stepped forward. Alex didn’t know what to expect. Suddenly the mysterious man spoke. Alex was thrilled as he understood what he was saying. He spoke english. The man answered all Alex’s questions. Alex was disappointed of the answers that he was given. As much as he wanted to go back to the human world, he would have to start a new life down here.

Alex decided to give up on searching and to live with the little people. Eventually he got use to it and enjoyed living down in the small village. Though he still imagines that one day he would go back to the human world.

The Lyrebird

Introduction Photographer, birds, spots lyrebird, midday, searching, photos,   Middle High pitched chirp, Forest , Complex, South Australia, Clear area, Brown coloured, Long feathered tail, Black eyes, Copies 20 different species, Different sounds, Chainsaw, Car alarm, Kookaburra, Camera shutter, Persuade Female birds Conclusion Took photos, back to car, car alarm

Walt: write a description

Purpose: To share.

Success Criteria: Use present tense

A few sounds that the bird imitates.

The Lyrebird

A drop of sweat is running down my face as I shut the passenger door. I'm holding my camera in my hand as I begin to walk into the forest. I can see many birds but none that you haven't seen before. As I'm marching through the dirt, suddenly I can hear many noises. I begin to creep up to the bird and I know that this bird is a Lyrebird. I once learnt about it at school.  

The lyrebird is sure to be found in the forests in South Australia. It has a superb singing voice that can impersonate up to 20 different species. It can also imitate other noises it can hear in the forests such as car alarms, foresters using their chainsaws, camera shutters and Australia’s National bird, the Kookaburra. It has pitch black eyes, and a long black and white tail similar to a peacock. The lyrebird clears a part in the forest to show off its magnificent tail feathers. It persuades female birds by singing a complex song using all the different sounds in the forest and the pitch of its voice can go from high to low.

I am now finish with taking photos of the Lyrebird. I am walking back to my parent's car and I can hear a car alarm. I got to the car and it wasn't my parents car making the noise. I'm thinking that it was the Lyrebird.

My Best Holiday

Walt: write a recount with focus on expensive words.

My Best Holiday

Last year in January I had the most breathtaking experience. My family and I escaped down to Rotorua for my sisters touch tournament. In my parents car we had my mum, dad, nana, my 3 sisters and myself.

First we bounced in the car and drove to McDonalds. We arrived at McDonalds and had our breakfast. It was very early in the morning so it was extremely fast. Then we got ready to go down. We were all thrilled because we haven't been anywhere else but Auckland. I especially was.

Next we had arrived in Rotorua. We found the place where we were going to stay. I jumped out and got my things out of the car. We then went into our cabin and then I strolled to where my auntie was staying. I quickly got into my swimming togs and bombed in the pool. There was a park, spa, swimming pool and a entertainment room. We got to play pool and other incredible games. The best thing was that there was a McDonalds just across the street.

Then the next day came and we packed our stuff for the tournament. It was very hot but still astonishing. The tournament was tremendously long so I just played with my baby cousin. Once the tournament was finished for the day we headed back to the cabin and I strolled straight to the pool. It was a great finish to end the day.

Soon was the 2nd day of the touch tournament. We traveled back down to the field and watched their games again. It was really cool to watch them play. We went back to our cabin and watched some tv. Then we went to the spa and just relaxed.

On the 3rd day we were going back home. Instead of going back home we went on many adventures. We had played on the luge and had fish and chips. We went into a spinning ball which there was a movie playing. We also went to a museum. There was many old things. Then we went to a park and looked at all the hot mud pools. We then went down to hamilton and had a feed at a restaurant. It was such a stunning day.

We soon arrived home and went straight to bed. It was the most eye-opening trip of my life.

 

How to make a cup of tea

How to make a cup of tea

Tea is a strong flavoured beverage. Tea was first invented in China. Tea bags is originally made from tea leaves. Here is how to make a cup of tea.

To get started, get the requirements needed. The things required are tea bags, milk, a kettle with water, sugar, tea cup and teaspoon.

Start off by boiling cold water in the kettle. Once the water is boiled, pour into the tea cup. Secondly add your tea bag and wait till the tea bag is brewed. Squeeze it out and throw the tea bag away. Never add your sugar while the tea bag is still in the cup because the tea bag will absorb the sugar, and therefore there will be no sweetness. Add sugar and milk if required.

This is how a tea beverage is made. Another fact is that  in London, British always serve tea in a teapot because it is the right way to serve tea. Also put the milk in first before adding the tea. Have a nice cup of tea.

Shanelle's Popplet

Popplet

We have been learning to use popplet to brainstorm our  ideas for our writing. Popplet is much easier to organize our planning.