Rupinderpal

This is the book trailer that I made about The Lost Treasure Of The Emerald Eye By Geronimo Stilton. It took about one term to make so I hope you enjoy watching my book trailer. media type="youtube" key="BxgLl4djsq8" height="315" width="560" ** White tigers **


 * 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 A White Tiger is a mammal and is closely related to the existing tigers although it is a tiger subspecies. White tigers as said in their name they are white. Some white tigers have barely visible stripes that can be seen only in reflected light. White Tigers are 2.4 meters to 3.3 meters long and weigh from 140 Kg to 300 Kg. They are carnivores. The White tiger's habitat is mainly the Indian subcontinent and the surrounding countries. Today the white tiger is found in very few locations in its natural habitat in India. They are found in a variety of habitats such as, Tropical forests, mangrove swamps and moist jungles that generally support dense vegetation. The white tiger is a subspecies of the bengal tiger listed by the IUCN as endangered and therefore severely threatened by its surrounding environment. Estimates of over 100,000 Tigers found in the jungles and mangrove swamps in Asia. These estimates where made around the beginning of the 1900's. Yet today there are thought to be less than 8000 tigers in the wild. Out of those 8000 tigers only 2000 are Bengal tigers. There are no individuals known to be outside of captivity. The main threat to white tigers are poaching, habitat loss and population fragmentation. White Tigers even though they are carnivorous their numbers are dwindling rapidly Eventually they will die and become extinct. Earth will have lost another subspecies **__Origins Of. Christmas__ **

**WALT: write a procedural text using the correct structure. **


 * SUCCESS CRITERIA: our explanation will ... **


 * • 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 **


 * Christmas is a day of celebration commemorating the birth of Jesus celebrated on December 25. **


 * There are many traditions that are celebrated that are relevant to Jesus’s birth. **
 * Nowadays we know christmas as a time of feasting,giving presents,decorating christmas trees and house and pretty much celebrating.The origins of christmas are very different from the modern christmas as we will soon find out. **


 * The origins of christmas involve burning a yule log.The origins of this tradition was taken from an ancient sun god ritual. Yule logs are supposed to be cut from red oak and burned from christmas eve all the way to christmas day.It is unlucky to buy your own one and lucky ones come from your neighbours wood pile . It is customary to light the new log with scraps from last years. The scrap is kept under the homeowners bed to protect the home from the dangers of fire and lightning. **


 * Wreaths are traditionally made from holly . Holly represents the sun’s return after a long winter. Evergreen holly was actually worshiped by people as a sign of eternal life because it did not brown or die during winter. Wreaths are now hung up on doorways to create a festive atmosphere. **


 * Stockings are usually hung up on the fire place. the tradition for this was because a long time ago it was said that Santa Clause threw three coins down the chimney of the home of three poor girls. Each of the three coins landed in each of the separate stockings that were hung above the fireplace to dry.It is now modern tradition to hang stockings above the fire place in the hopes we might have the same good fortune. **


 * The tradition for leaving milk and cookies for santa started around the mid 1930’s. It was supposed that naughty children used it as an opportunity as a last minute bribe for santa whereas obedient cHildren used it as a way of thanking santa for all his hard work on christmas eve. **


 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Corsiva; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Santa Clause had been around since the 4 <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Corsiva; font-size: 11px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">th <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Corsiva; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> century! Traditionally Santa Clause was known as saint Nicholas. He was said to have brought joy to the poor by throwing gifts through their window. The reason for the name change was the Dutch called him Saint Nikolass which then changed to Sinter Klass.It wasn’t until the dutch entered America that the colonials of New York started calling hon Saint Nicholas. **


 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Corsiva; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Christmas, truth or lie to get children to behave will remain uknown, but what is true that families everywhere enjoy the celebration that is <span style="background-color: #ff0000; color: #00ff00; font-family: Corsiva; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline;">__Christmas!!__ **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Corsiva; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Christmas no matter your ethnicity, way of celebration or budget Christmas is about having a nice time with your family and friends,giving not getting,and Celebrating christmas spirit. **
 * 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

Heaven Tower Fall

The tree leaves cascade as the spring blossoms bloom, yeah right. The slurry like substance reaches out and gabs one of the few things that remain, my dignity. Slosh! A curtain of mud suddenly dissipated from its prison of gravity. Great mud on my shoes just what I needed. As I start climbing the tower of inevitable anguish, the tower starts moaning from pain, or was that the wind howling an seeping through the cracks? Either way it is a very ominous sign.

As I near the top my footing slips, my life flashes before my eyes, it is really boring. Like a bullet shot from a gun my hand shoots out to seize some handrail. I didn't die thanks to tiger like relaxes. I arrive at the top. Awkwardly a mental check list enters my mind. Beautiful scenery, check. Mortal terror, check. As mud covered as it is the trees in the distance look like a mirage of emeralds.

As I walk foreword the string wrapped around me like the binding squeeze of a python. "Make sure you are always horizontal or you'll end up getting a face plant like your friend there" advised the instructor. That is reassuring. As I begin my slow descent, I could still hear the instructors advice. I swear I saw a sparrow fly into the wall and crash. Another reassuring sight. I'm halfway through when I hear it. Crack! An eerie sound came behind me, was that the rope ripping? Or was it my back? The temptation bit at my curiosity. I looked down. To my relief it wasn't my back. To my horror I saw a still figure, a bird figure.

I started to lose my grip on the wall. The instructor noticed my hesitation and allows me to start jumps. The dreadful wall now seemed like a trampoline. I descended like a baby bird rather than a swift ninja. "Good job Rupinderpal" the parents praised. "You should be proud". " Why did you go down so fast?" asked my friend. " I was looking foreward to my incentive". I conquered my fears and I have a treat to celebrate. Chocolate cookies.

My self on the abseiling wall.