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 * 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)

The taxonomic position, or classified space in the animal kingdom for the Hoatzin has been greatly debated in the past and it is still not clear where the Hoatzin is classified in the animal kingdom. There is still great contemplation about whether the Hoatzin is a dinosaur descendant, or just an average but ancient bird. The Hoatzin is a herbivore and eats [mainly] leaves and friuts.

The size of the average Hoatzin is 65cm (26inches) long with a long neck, small head, maroon eyes, spiky crest, brown body with a paler belly and a blue featherless face. The first part of the scientific name, //Opisthocomus//, is Greek for "wearing long hair behind" - referring to its large crest.

Hoatzins, ancient and rather unusual, are found only in South America, with a large number living and nesting in the swamps of the Amazon and Orinoco river basins. The ideal habitat for a Hoatzin would consist of swamps, marshes, flooded forests and any other places in South America with aquatic vegetation and slow - moving or stagnant water.

Hoatzins are noisy birds, with a variety of hoarse calls, groans, croaks, hisses, and grunts, which are often used to communicate or warn off threats and intruders.

They reproduce in rainy seasons (like spring) and Hoatzin chicks have claws on both their wing digits - this is the most likely explanation for people pondering over whether the Hoatzin is a dinosaur or just an extraordinary bird. A few other names for the Hoatzin are; Hoactzin, Stinkbird or the Canje pheasant. The nickname "Stinkbird" was given to the Hoatzin due to the strong odour it produces. This odour is a result of the Hoatzin consuming large amounts of leaves and during the digestive process, the vegetable matter ferments, giving off a pungent scent.

If you put aside the funky aromas and interesting features, the Hoatzin is a wonderful, beautiful creature that may just take us back in time to discover more about the evolutionary process that puzzles us all. For the moment, though, we'll just have to wait and see what discoveries lie ahead.


 * Advertising Work**


 * 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.







// ** 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 // // • 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. ** //