Justin

media type="custom" key="11399708" **TASK:** write an information report on an animal of your choice

** SUCCESS CRITERIA: **

• report is organised in correct format (classification, description, summarising comment) • report includes technical vocabularly unique to subject matter • report includes a variety of action verbs (climb, eat, erupt) • report is written in timeless present tense (are, exist, grow) Manatees are classified as an endangered warm blooded sea creature.

 The Manatee or Sea Cow is a warm water mammal of the order Sirenia. Manatees are best known for their sociable nature.There are three known species of the manatee all of which are endangered: the Amazonian manatee, the West African manatee and the West Indian manatee. They measure up to 4 meters long and weigh as much as 590 kg and have paddle-like flippers. Their skin is grey or a brownish color and if they’re moving slow enough you’d see a hint of green. Although the manatee is an aquatic creature it’s relatives are land mammals such as the elephant and the aardvarks.

 Manatees are mostly found in slow moving, shallow rivers, salt water bays and coastal areas. In USA the main place to find the West Indian manatees is in Florida during the cold season. During spring and summer they can be spotted in Texas but more commonly Alabama, South Carolina and Georgia. The Amazonian manatee lives through out the whole Amazon River but this species never ventures into salt water. West African manatees are commonly spotted from Gambia all the way down to Democratic Republic of the Congo.

 Manatees spend a vast majority of their time eating or resting but also spend much of their time traveling. They are very migratory animals and spend their winters in warmer climates. Manatees are very slow movers with a maximum of 20 mile per hour but only in short bursts, so it takes them quite awhile to migrate of large distances.

 Manatees will consume 10% of it’s own body weight in a vegetable matter every day which includes turtle grass, algae, mangrove leaves, and the well suited name manatee grass- there are over 60 different things they’d eat.

 These sea critters may look boring but if you look deeper into it, it’s just like us because we both need friends to survive and we are always looking for a good friend. Now when look at these fascinating creatures remember 2 things don’t judge a book by it’s cover and these animals are endangered so it’s illegal to hurt them or kill them.






 * WALT: ** understand the features of advertisements and what makes an effective advertisement.


 * SUCCESS CRITERIA: ** our poster advertisement will ...

• text will support the image • no negative space on poster • appropriate sized fonts and colour used • all relevant details included in advertisement • poster is appealing to the eye and makers me want to buy the product

**TASK:** to create a poster advertising a product our group has created



** WALT: ** understand how a "slice of life" recount is shaped and how language features are used.

** SUCCESS CRITERIA: ** our "slice of life recount" will ...

• demonstrate correct format • have all events written in chronological order • use a variety of descriptive language for effect • maintain present tense throughout • demonstrate correct use of writing conventions (spelling, grammar, punctuation etc)

**TASK:** to write a "slice of life" recount based on a shared experience, eg; Motu Moana trip. I start walking up and up the damp-musty smelling stairs with adrenalin pumping through my veins and my harness as tight as it could go making me lose the feeling in my legs as if paralyzed.

I skip the final step as I land I stare out into the sea, the view is stunning if I turn around I would see a sea of lush green trees swaying left to right.I gingerly look through the cracks of the wooden slats as I saw the beautiful green grass I shoot my head back up then felt as though I had giant bruise on my head. ”Who’s next.” Josh said heartily. Christie, Sarah, and Charles all look at me as if saying “ I’m not first!!” I reluctantly step under the thick metal bar as the man clicks the caribbeana to my harness.

I slowly lower myself down from the 45 degree angle to the sudden 90 degree drop. My hands slippery from sweat were slowly letting the ropes run through my hands being sure to keep my body in a tight L shape with my flat soled shoes my feet slip as though walking on butter I crash into the wall clinging to the ropes for dear life I carefully move back into my L, after a couple of breaths I carry on slowly walking down the face of the wall as if I was a secret agent.Suddenly my feet slip making me bounce of the wall like a bouncy ball being dropped from head height. My heart pounds like a pair of drums beating inside my brain. I flash back to rock climbing where I fell injuring my legs and arms for 5 weeks. I quickly snap back from my trance-like memory and get into my L and carefully let the small but strong rope slip through my hands. Once I get to the green area I jump like I’m on a trampoline letting the rope speed through my hands.

I step onto the cool grass and I glance to the top of the tower again thinking “Ha ha I have conquered you!”


 * WALT: ** write an informal letter.


 * SUCCESS CRITERIA: ** our informal letter will ...

• demonstrate correct format and structure • include at least 3 facts about various locations • use an appropriate introduction and conclusion • demonstrate correct use of writing conventions (spelling, grammar, punctuation etc)

• include address of recipient • include stamp relevant to your chosen country • include an appropriate image that represents a tourist attraction


 * TASK: To create a postcard. **

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** WALT: ** understand how a "slice of life" recount is shaped and how language features are used.

** SUCCESS CRITERIA: ** our "slice of life recount" will ...

• demonstrate correct format • have all events written in chronological order • use a variety of descriptive language for effect • maintain present tense throughout  • demonstrate correct use of writing conventions (spelling, grammar, punctuation etc)

 **TASK:** to write a "slice of life" recount based on a shared experience, eg; Motu Moana trip.