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=__DESCRIPTION__= ELEPHANTS ARE CLASSIFIED AS MAMMALS, THE BIGGEST LAND MAMMAL TO BE EXACT. THEY COME IN TWO TYPES, AFRICAN AND INDIAN. THEY ARE SIMILAR IN MANY WAAYS BUT VARY IN ASPECTS. AFRICAN ELEPHANTS HAVE LARGER EARS, ARE ABOUT A METRE TALLER AND ARE A DIFFERENT TONE IN COLOUR.

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APART FROM ZOO'S, ELEPHANTS IN THE WILD LIVE IN DIFFERENT PLACES. THE AFRICAN BUSH, AFRICAN SAVANNA
AND INDIAN FORESTS ARE WHERE ELEPHANTS TAME THE LAND.

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ELEPHANTS EAT AS MUCH AS 660 POUNDS (~300 KGS) OF VEGETABLE MATTER A DAY. THE SOCIAL STUCTURE
OF ELEPHNATS IS COMPLEX, VARYING BY GENDER. ADULT MALE ELEPHANTS ARE SOLITARY IN NATURE BUT MAY ASSOCIATE WITH OTHER MALES. IN GROUPS. FEMALE SOCIAL STRUCTURE IS SIMILAR TO CONCENTRIC RINGS, WITH THE INNERMOST CIRCLE COMPRISING A FAMILY UNIT OF RELATED ADULT FEMALE. ELEPHANTS ARE PREGNANT BEFORE GIVING LABOUR.

ELEPHANTS ARE WORSHIPED AS GODS AND DOMINATE THE LAND.



 * 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 • 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. **

**Click Below to see my Postcard**