Xtramths

This is my new xtra maths results for today. 

I did not do well than last time I need to improve more on my 

addition to get to subtraction.

Sentences

Permission	You have to ask an adult to go somewhere before leaving.
Anchor	A anchor is used to hold a boat down from moving across the water.
Innocent	People that do bad things sometime they do it that means they are Innocent.
Crib	Crib is a short name for house because some people don’t want to say “come to my house”.
Sweet corn	Sweet corn is the yellow vegetables that I like because they’re tasty.
Broccoli	Broccoli is healthy because its a vegetable and its 5+a day.
Umpire	A umpire is the person who tells you what to do in a game of sports(Captain).
Parachute	Going on a parachute will be fun because you can fly in the air.
Stationary	The first day of the term is when you must have your stationery to get started for the term.
Launch	We launched a rocket of and it went in the air

Synonyms

qualify	allow
scone:	cake
relish:	enthusiasm
joint:	combined
edition:	version
contrast:	difference
invention:	contrivance
wrench:	prise
narrate:	described
beacon:	sign

Syllables

Two syllables

Three syllables

Four syllables

describe	production	operation
enrol	magnify	society
laser	primary
galore	dinosaur
herald	maritime

contrast	disappear
welfare	remainder
matron	recycle
walnut	apricot
sample	funeral
routine	invention

Syllables

Two syllables

Three syllables

Four syllables

Crochet	discussion	economy
essay	flexible	adorable
giraffe	percussion	conversation
guilty	prosecute	embroidery
irate	strawberry	facility

larva	obstacle	identical
nomad	bachelor
reverse	currency
transfer	inspection
arrest	allergic

Syllables

Two syllables

Three Syllables

Four Syllables

caution	ambulance	accompany
chamber	domestic	automobile
commit	enormous	continental
device	formula	reservation
fable	nominate	additional

Sub-questions

Sub-questions

L.I. Thinking about sub-questions when researching

When you are looking for information there is always one main question that you have to answer.  Then, as you think about the main question and start reading other questions will occur to you.  These sub-questions give direction to your reading.  They keep you on track.  It is a strategy good readers use to help them locate information quickly.

Match (cut and paste) the main question with the sub-questions that relate

Question	Sub-questions
Subject: Film What were the main reasons for the success of a movie that you have recently seen?  Write your own review of the movie.	What does this species look like?  Does it deserve a dangerous reputation?  Why was it hunted so freely in the past?  Why is it now on the endangered list?  Why has it become the world’s first protected shark?
Subject: History What was life like in your town or suburb at the beginning of the 20th century?	What do teenagers want from their series?  Why are the relationships between characters so important?  What settings are favoured?  What qualities do the lead actors have?   Why do some local series do well overseas?
Subject: Geography Why has the grey nurse shark become the only protected species of shark?	What type is it, adventure, crime, comedy, romance?  What was it’s storyline?  What was the complication and the interesting consequences?  Were the actors convincing?  How effective was the cinematography?
Subject: Social studies How do farmers manage the land to prevent soil erosion?	What aspects (transport, communication, work) were different in the past?  What aspects have stayed the same?  How has entertainment changed or stayed the same?  What are the most notable buildings from this time?
Subject: Media Studies What do you think are the qualities of a successful TV series for teenagers?	What was it’s nature: was it a particular event that had great impact on the main character?  How did this give excitement and interest to the novel?  How did it affect other characters?
Subject: Reading Why is a major complication essential to a novel?  Show how is has affected the plot and the development of major characters in a novel you have read.	Why is it such a concern?  What are the effects on a farm of soil erosion?  How can erosion from water be controlled?  How can wind-breaks help?  Why is it important to keep plant growth in the soil?  How can farmer protect the soil during dry periods?

Write your own sub-questions for these main questions

Question	Sub-questions
How does a glacier effect the land?	Glaciers effects on earth. How does the land get affected by glaciers?
What effect have humans had on the volcanoes of Auckland?	How have people affected Auckland's volcanoes?
What factors can change the course of a river?	How does the course of a river get changed by factors? The course of a river changing.

Chevy: A helping hand from the glossary

A helping hand from the Glossary

L.I. - Library/Research skills

Using a glossary

Sometimes a book also has a glossary at the beginning or the end.  This gives short explanations of specialised or difficult terms used in the book.  The following is an example is from a book about the moon.

GLOSSARY Albedo        Asteroid   Mare Satellite Sputnik 1

in astronomy, the reflective property of planets a small rocky object found mainly in a belt or flat ring between the orbits of Jupiter and Mars; also called a minor planet because it is so small (the largest are only 200 km across). a large flat plain on the moon caused by lava flows and marked by ridges, depressions and faults; all 14 maria are on the side of the moon that faces Earth. a natural (e.g. moon) or artificial (e.g. spacecraft) object that orbits around a larger astronomical body. the first artificial satellite, which was launched into space to orbit around the Earth in 1957.

Name an artificial satellite.

Spacecraft

What is another term for a minor planet in orbit between Mars and Jupiter?

Albedo

What is the term for an object that orbits around another larger planetary body?

Mare

What is the term used for a large flat lava flow on the moon?

Sputnik 1

What term is used to describe the characteristic light reflecting from a planet?

Satellite

How to write a bibliography

How to write a Bibliography

L.I. - Know how to reference a book correctly

When we are doing research we need to find corroborating sources of information.  A good way to do this is to find a book and a website that give you the same information.  This means that the information in most likely to be accurate.

At the end of the presentation it is important to cite the books and websites you have used.  This activity shows you how to present the book. information.

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Using the scans from books used in our volcanoes unit, write the bibliography entry.

Surname, First name. (year) Title. Publisher: Place of publication

1. Edward, John.(2005) Plates Tectonic and continental drift.Evans brother limited: London

2. ©Netzely, Patricia D. (2003) volcanoes. Kidhaven press. Farmington Hills. M.I

3. Firestone mary,(2006). volcanologist. chelsea house Published. USA

4. Rae,Alison. (2005) Earthquake & volcanoes. Evans Brothers limited london.