Saturday, November 9, 2013

Plot Development


Plot Diagram Interactive:  use this open-ended online tool to graph the plot of any story.

Say Something Nice!



What a great idea!! What would happen if we started the day by saying something nice to everyone in the class ?

Friday, November 8, 2013

Haka Hiva Performance



An enthusiastic and rousing performance was put on by the Pasifika boys at assembly on Friday. There was a lot of pride and passion on display.

Maeroa Spelling Bee


Room 9 is proud of the efforts of our two class members, Halavaka and Leon, who competed in the school Spelling Bee held in the auditorium on Thursday night.  They demonstrated a lot of courage, spelling some difficult words that most people would struggle with.
This photo shows the eventual winner,  Shadrach.

Thursday, November 7, 2013

Room 9's Goldfish

  • Our fish are as yet not named.  What would you name them?  
  • The two fish look as though they could be having a conversation.  What would they be talking about?

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Mysterious story.

He looks fluffy and cuddly but be warned, his blue and white furry tips are disguising his evil and ghoastly personality. His eyes are blood red and white, outlining his pupils. He is short, only 2 feet tell. This disgustingly, horrifying creature has teeth as sharp as 12 by 12 yellow, unclean knives, set in a row. This mysterios creature that stalks you, remains unknown.

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Guess What Day it Is?



Today is Hump Day!!!!!  Enjoy the slide down to Friday.

Monday, November 4, 2013

Shirley Jackson Short Story Contest



How creative can you be?? Create your own ending to the unfinished Shirley Jackson story.

Ritsumeikan Keisho Junior High School



Ritsumeikan Keisho Junior High School students have been at Maeroa Intermediate for the last two weeks. We have enjoyed having them in our school and wish them well on their return journey.

Narratives Structure


We will be using some of the ideas contained in this slide show to assist us to write powerful narratives that will grab the readers interest.

Saturday, November 2, 2013

Avondale High School Performance



What an amazing performance!! The students from Avondale High really showed the students of Maeroa Intermedaite what can be achieved if you work hard and enjoy what you do.
Would you go and watch a concert featuring these young people?

Monday, October 28, 2013

Survery - Elearning

Please complete this survey about elearning at Maeroa.

Friday, October 25, 2013

Determining My Understanding of What I have Read.



Use one or several of these ideas to determine your understanding of what you have read.

Sunday, October 20, 2013

Flow Diagrams

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These are examples of how to set out a flow diagram.
When designing a flow diagram think about using an image. The correct image can tell a thousand words.
When using words, be very specific. You only want key words which capture the main points.

101 Word Challenge


This is the prompt for this weeks challenge. I look forward to reading your submissions!!!

Transformations


Please browse my presentation. Leave a comment about whether I have identified the transformations accurately. Thank you.

Forces


This photo indicates the forces that are acting on the cyclist.  These are some of our thoughts prior to  discussions and other learning that will help us to develop our understanding of forces.

Thursday, October 17, 2013

Transformations


This is a presentation on what we learnt in Geometry about transformations.