Dawn Parade

This week, we are learning about ANZAC Day. 

On Monday, students read the book 'Dawn Parade'.

They then had to answer and respond to questions about the text.

Well done to Irene for completing this task! Here is what she said:

1.  What date do we celebrate Anzac day?

On the 25th of April every year.

2. “There metals glinted under the streetlights. What does ‘glinted’ mean? 

It means shining.

3. ‘Leo gazed at the long list of names…”what does the word ‘gazed’ mean?

It means he was staring/looking carefully at the names.

4. Why do we wear poppies on Anzac day?

 Poppies grew in the field where soldiers died. Then this man called McCrae who was also a soldier, wrote a poem about poppies, so it’s a reminder of all the people who died in the war and represents blood spilled.

5. Why was the parade called the ‘Dawn parade?’

Soldiers wanted to remember their friends who had died so they decided to meet at dawn (early morning) because it is peaceful and quiet.

Ring Ring!

Melepalu read the story Ring Ring by Diana Noonan.

She then responded to questions about the story.

Well done Melepalu for reading the story really carefully and answering the questions using full sentences.

What was making the ‘phit, phit’ sound?

It was a fantail.

Where did Charlie wish he was?

He wished he was at Pipi Bay camping grounds with his friends.

Where were Charlie and his family staying?

They were staying at Mr.Rose’s farm.

What did Charlie and his dad make down by the river?

They made stick boats together.

What whooshed past them and cave mum a fright while they were at the river?       

A tui swooshed past them at the river.

What was making the mobile phone sound?

 It was the tui’s making the sound

Why did the family decide to go back to Pipi Bay? 

Because they didn’t want to stay near the tui’s as they were loud.

Click here if you would like to read/listen to the story too!

Tasmah's completed questionaire

Well done Tasmah for completing the writing task for this week! 

Here is what she said:

1 .What have you been doing for the past 2 weeks? 

Cleaning, washing and looking after my baby brother.

2. How are you feeling?

Sad because I do not get to play outside and not happy because  I can’t see my friends.

3. What do you miss the most since lock down started? 

What I miss the most is my school and my friends.

4. What has been your favourite game/activity you have been doing at home? 

My favourite game is Interland and studyladder.

5. What is your favourite food you have been eating during lock down?

 My favourite is corn flakes, rice, tuna and lots of fruits.

By Tasmah 😎