Rachel+K

Digital Book Activity

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This is me and Meikyla's book trailer on Holes, by Louis Sachar. All of the pictures were drawn by us, so we didn't breach copyright.   media type="youtube" key="lHoIZS45pd8?rel=0" height="315" width="560" 
 * WALT: ** write a factual and formal report


 * SUCCESS CRITERIA: ** our report will ...

• use the correct structure for a report • include relevant information • be written without opinion or bias • use the appropriate vocabulary and information • use diagrams or pictures to help the reader understand the report

This is my report on Zebras.



  • include an introductory statement giving the aim or goal  • sequence steps in the correct order   • use adjectives and action verbs for effect to give information   • use a variety of figurative language features for effect to give information   • be written in the present tense   • use accurate spelling and grammar
 * WALT: ** write a procedural text using the correct structure.
 * SUCCESS CRITERIA: ** our explanation will ...



ANZAC Day, celebrated on April 25th, is when Australia and New Zealand honour the soldiers who fought at Gallipoli during World War 1.

ANZAC is an acronym, which stands for Australia New Zealand Army Corps. New Zealanders and Australians attend service being held all over the countries to show their support to our brave soldiers. Red poppies are worn, pinned on shirts on ANZAC Day as a mark of remembrance, the red symbolises the blood lost, and the actual poppy is to remember the wars of the early 19th century, as in Flander’s Fields, poppies were the first flowers to bloom over the graves of soldiers in northern France and Belgium. There is also the ANZAC biscuit tradition. It is a hard, nutritious biscuit containing golden syrup, rolled oats and coconut. The wives and girlfriends of soldiers would bake and send them to them via boats, because they kept well, and were ideal for dunking into their tea, and then eating.

ANZAC Day is a very special day of commemorating soldiers who risked their lives for us to live in peace. Those brave people are very special to New Zealand’s history, and our hearts.





I climb into my harness and clip on my helmet. I make my way 20 metres above the ground, gripping onto wooden ladders and creaky stairs. I see a light, and when I poke my head out at the top, I see Meikyla geared up and ready to go. I look out at the ocean, sparkling in the sunlight. I start to have second thoughts about this. I watch Meikyla charge her way down the wall. Then the rope comes back up, and I know that it’s my turn.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 160%;">I step under the bar and start to walk backwards towards the edge, as cautious as a mouse trying to creep past a cat. I lean back more and more until the lady says to stop. I take baby steps down the wall, propelling myself with my feet glued to the wall. When I’m at the halfway mark I hear Meikyla yelling “Come on Rach. The quicker you get down the quicker you get morning tea.” It was followed by the crinkling of a chip packet. I almost start to get hungry, so I pick up the pace.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 160%;">I finally touch base on the green mat with a thump. I clip off my helmet and climb out of my harness. I am really glad I did it and had so much fun too!

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 160%;">By Rachel

** WALT: ** write an informal postcard (letter).

** SUCCESS CRITERIA: ** our informal postcard (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