Linda's+Home+Learning

4.5.13 __World War 2__ 1Q:When and how did WW2 begin? 1A:World War 2 started on the 1st of September,1939 it started by Germany invading Poland. 2Q:Wich countries were involved? 2A:The countries that were involved were America,Great Britian,USSR(union of soviet socialist republics),China, Australia,Serbia,Canada,Poland,Germany,Italy,Japan,Hungary and Austria. 3Q:Which countries were the allies and which countries were the enemies? 3A:The allies were America ,Poland,Serbia,Canada,USSR,Great Britain,China and Australia. The enemies were Hungary,Germany,Italy,Austria and Japan. 4Q:Which countries was the war fought in? 4A:The countries that the war was fought in are Atlantic,China,the Middle East,Western Europe, North Africa,Pacific,Eastern Europe,Finland and South East Asia. 5Q:What part did New Zealnd __#|play__ in the war? 5A:The part New Zealand played in the was to send everything they had the Navy,Air Force, Army and food. 6Q:What is the 'Home front'?Who was involved in this? 6A: ? 7Q:What role did women play during the war? 7A:The role that women played during the war was to work in factories,repairing planes, making weapons for men,knitting socks for the army and cleaning up after bombs. 8Q:Where were the look out and army bases in Auckland? 8A:There is Navy base in Devenport. 9Q:When and how did the war end? 9A:The war ended on the 2 of September ,1945 it ended by the enemies surrending. 10Q:What can we learn from wars and prevent it from happening again? 10A:We can stop by not getting everthing we want and not to be greedy to take others land.

11.3.13

__Name__ : Bottlenose dolphin __Classification__ : A bottlenose dolphin is a mammal because they nurse their young. __Looks-physical features__ : A bottlenose dolphin is sleek and streamlined.The color of their body is dark grey accept their belly the color of their belly is light grey. __Food__ : A bottlenose dolphin eats a variety of fish,squid and crustaceans. __Enemies__ : A bottlenose dolphin have a few enemies which are killer whales,tiger sharks,dusky sharks and more. __Picture__ : Here is a image of a bottlenose dolphin:

__Habitat__ : A bottlenose dolphin's habitat is in the sea. __Any other interesting__ #|information : A bottlenose dolphin is actually a small whale.They are called a bottlenose dolphin because there snout looks like a bottle.A group of them is known as toothed whales.

22.10.12 Frogs are cold blooded amphibians.Which means that they can live in the water or on land.Small sized frogs and medium sized frogs will eat flies,moths and many more small insects.Larger frogs will eat larger insects like grasshoppers,crickets and worms. Some large frogs will even eat smaller frogs,baby turtles and small snakes.Did you know that frogs have teeth not for chewing but to get a good grip on there preys,when they get a good grip they will swallow the prey whole.Some frogs can live up to 4 or 15 years and some can even live up to 40 years!Here are some __#|photos__ of different types of frogs. Mystery frog.

Leopard frog.

Wood frog.

Northern spring peeper frog.

24.9.12 I __hurried__ back to my room and just on time for my favourite movie too. I __skipped__ to school and I __skipped__ back home. I __hunted__ everywhere for my notebook and finally I found it. I went __diving__ into the water and my __#|friends__ did too. I was __smiling__ for the camera and __#|my friends__ did the same. I went __skating__ in the snow and it was very cold. I __climbed__ up a tree and it was very tall. I __jumped__ on my bed and I had to tidy it after. My __#|friend__ got __trapped__ in my room and I had to go help her. I was __grinning__ at my friends and they did the same thing back to me.

13.9.12 Me and my family sometimes go to a __church__ and we usually prey there. My __birthday__ is on May the 20th and I'm going to have a __birthday__ party. I was __certain__ that I left my red pen at school and my pencil at home. A __turtle__ is very slow and very small. I have two or four __curtains__ in each room and they are the colour brown. I have a cool __shirt__ and it's the right size. .I'm a __person__ and I'm a also girl. When someone hurts me they say sorry and when I hurt them I say sorry. Cats like to __curl__ up on __#|your__ lap and sleep on your lap. I am not __dirty__ and I always take a shower that means I'm clean.

04.9.12 I made a __chart__ for homelearning and I had to __#|share__ it with the class. My friend went to a __farm__ before and I was hoping I could go to one day. My __garden__ grows lots of flowers and vegetables too. My cousin had a __party__ and it was awesome. I have to __remark__ my __#|work__ and on time too. A baby rabbit is called a bunny and a baby cow is called a __calf__. Everyone has a __palm__ and everyone has fingers. I have a __basket__ and it's the colour brown. I have a __father__ and he is very strong. The __past__ means it already happened and the future means it's going to happen.

29.8.12 I like to __enjoy__ my ice-cream and my lemonade. I'm very __loyal__ to my family and to my friends. The queen is __royal__ and she lives in a palace. I have lots of __toys__ in my house and I like to __#|play__ with them. There is a __#|book__ called the amazing __voyage__ and its a great book. I use cooking __oil__ to cook and petrol __oil__ to charge up the __#|car__. My dad gave me a __coin__ and I putted in my __#|money__ box. There was a strange __noise__ and it was very loud. I don't like spoiling games and my friends don't like to __spoil__ __#|games__ either. Katy perry has a great __voice__ and she is very talented.

23.8.12 1.Roald Dahl was born? A:Roald Dahl was born Llandaff. 2.What was his date of birth? A:He was born on September the 13th of 1916. 3.Find some __#|information__ about his early life and school. A:Roadl Dahl was very unhappy at school.His school's name was Llandaff Cathedral School.His memories were described in a book called BOY. 4.List some of Dahl's books. A:These are some examples of Roald Dahl's books: The BFG,The great glass elevator,The witches and more. 5.What other interest did he have? A:His other interests are collecting wine and sailing. 6.Find some information about his family. A:His parents are Norwegian.He had four sisters but his older sister died.He also had stepmother. 7.Where did he do most of his writing? A:He did most of his writing at his hut.

21.8.12 I wonder __who__ took my rubber and my pencil. I asked my ​friends if would like to go to the dairy with me __too__ and they said yes. A bird __flew__ away and then more birds __flew__ away. Its __true__ that I'm still learning my timetables and my dad says I'm going to learn them soon. I like to __hula__ and my friends like to __hula__ too. I have a __bruise__ on my knee and I have another on my other knee. I __choose__ to go __#|shopping__ with my mum first and then work with my dad. I only have one bowl of hot __soup__ a day and the taste delicious. Ghosts can go __through__ things and they are invisible. Some people can be very __rude__ and mean sometimes.

20.8.12 I have a __new__ teddy bear and it was expensive. We had an __interview__ this year and it was a short __interview__. Me and my friends sometime __argue__ and sometimes we don't. I would like to have a smart and cute baby __unicorn__. I wonder what my __future__ and my parents __future__ is going to be like. I would like to __excuse__ from the table and wash my hands. I sawed a __cute__ little puppy and it lived next door. I'm very __useful__ and I'm very helpful. The __universe__ is big and dark. I like listening to __music__ and singing

8.8.12 My friends told me to __#|play__ with them __so__ I did and the game was fun. I __know__ some of my timetables and I'm quite good at it too. I had a __bow__ on my dress and it looked pretty to me. My __toe__ got hurt by a rock and my toe turned red. I sawed a __boat__ on T.V and it was zooming on the water. It was my turn to __roll__ the dice and I got the __#|number__ six. A __soul__ is whats in your body and everyone has one. My grandparents are quite __old__ and my parents are quite __old__ too. At the park I sawed an __oak__ tree and the __oak__ tree was huge. I have my __own__ room and it is very warm in my room. I have a __home__ and it is very big. At writing time I take __note__s and then I start writing. I like school __though__ it could be a little hard and at the same time fun. I'm very __hopeful__ and I'm also very caring.

2.8.12 __My__ parents are kind to me and sometimes they are very caring. I like to eat one __#|apple__ __pie__ and I also like to eat one chicken __pie__. I sawed a __tiger__ and it was very big. I had a great __idea__ and I shared it with my friends. My mum said that I have to #|find the house key and I did. My __#|friend__ was __kind__ to me and I was kind to her. I __cried__ when I was a baby and my mum would cheer me up. I tried to open a door by pushing it and it worked. At night I leave the __light__s on and I fall asleep. I can't reach my pencil case on a shelf it was to __high__ and I had to __#|stand__ on a chair to get it.

25.7.12 I sawed a large __tree__ and it had lots of leaves. The __sea__ is white and it is made out of water. My __#|friend__ told me to keep a __secret__ and I did. The __season__ here is winter and it was very cold. It is __sunny__ here and it is going to be a nice day. My grandma has the __key__ to our house and my dad also has one too. __#|New Zealand__ has a __queen__ and her name is __queen__ Elizabeth. An __athlete__ has to compete and then he gets his medal. __Cheese__ is yummy and they are one of my favourite food. I sawed a __kiwi__ at night time and it was cute.

19.7.12 My friend's birthday is on __April__. My friend is good at drawing an __angel__. __They__ have an expensive house. I like __playing__ with my friends. On the airplanes they have a __aid__ kit. I am __able__ to do my home learning before Friday. Selena Gomez is __famous__ because she can sing. My friend wants me to go on a __train__. On my birthday my friend gave me a __great__ __#|gift__. On T.V they sawed a __reindeer__ in the forest. I like to make up a interesting __game__. __Lately__ at school I have been playing with my friends. My friend is __eight__ years old. One of my __neighbor__ has 2 puppies.

13.7.12 1.Q:Where is‍ Italy ‍? A:Italy is a country in western Europe. 2.Q:Where is it on the world map? A:Italy is next to France,Austria,Slovenia and Switzerland. 3.Q:what is the population of Italy? A:The population of Italy is around 60,000,000. 4.Q:What is Italy's national anthem? A:Italy's national anthem goes like this:Italian Brothers,Italy has awakened, She has wreathed her head with the helmet of Scipio.Where is Victory?She bows her head to you,You,whom God created As the slave of Rome.Let us band together,We are ready to die. 5.Q:What is their native animal? A:Brown bears,wolves,ibex, and chamois. 6.Q:What sports do the Italians like to play? A:They like to play football,cycling,basketball,motor racing and soccer. 7.Q:What is their national sport? A:There national sport is soccer. 8.Q:What is there national flower? A:There national flower is a daisy. 9.Q:What is there national food? A:There national food is cheese. 10.Q:What icon represents the country of Italy? A:The icon that represents the country Italy is the Leaning Tower of Pisa. 11.Q:Why does the Leaning Tower of Pisa lean? A:It leans because of the unstable soil which the Leaning Tower of Pisa was built on.

18.6.16 Plastic 1 bottle:The plastic 1 bottle is called PET it could be found in soft drinks and water bottles they can be recycled into carpet,fiber,tote bags,furniture,paneling and new containers.

Plastic 2 bottle:The plastic 2 bottle is called HDPE it could be found in milk jugs, juice bottles,household cleaner bottles and cereal box liners they can be recycled into pens,recycle containers,floor tile,drainage pipe,dog houses and picnic tables.

Plastic 3 bottle:The plastic 3 bottle is called V or PVC it could be found in wire jacketing, window cleaner bottles,shampoo bottles,clear food packaging,medical equipment,siding and piping they can be recycled into cables,paneling,mudflaps,flooring and mats.

Plastic 4 bottle:The plastic 4 bottle is called LDPE it could be found in squeezable bottles dry cleaning,shopping bags,furniture and carpet they can be recycled into trash can liner bags,compost bins,shipping envelopes,paneling and floor tiles.

Plastic 5 bottle:The plastic 5 bottle is called PP it could be found in straws,bottle caps, syrup bottles,medicine bottles and ketchup bottles they can be recycled into signal lights, battery cables,brooms,brushes,ice scrapers and bicycle racks.

Plastic 6 bottle:The plastic 6 bottle is called PS it could be found in CD cases,disposable plates,cups,meat trays,carry-out containers and aspirin bottles they can recycled into egg cartons,light switch covers,insulation,vents,rulers,foam packaging and carry-out containers.

Plastic 7 bottle:The plastic 7 bottle is called OTHER it could be found in 3&5 gallon water bottles,DVD's,bullet-proof materials,sunglasses,iPod,computer gases,signs, displays,certain food containers and nylon they can be recycled into plastic lumber and custom-made __#|products__.

11.6.12 ‍‍Swamp ‍‍ What is it? A:A swamp is a wetland that is forested.Swamps are also covered with water. What does it look like? A:A swamp looks like it is filled with water,covered with trees and if it is shallow enough it could allow plants to grow. What plants and animal lives in this habitat? A:Salamanders,herons frogs,snakes,ducks,geese,shrimp,finfish,mice,racoons osprey,owls,spoonbills,alligators and snakebirds these are all the animals that lives in the swamp.Trees are the plants that grow in swamps.

11.6.12 best,rest,nest,chest,guest,test,west,yest,pest,vest This is the __best__ gift ever! I sawed a bird's __nest__. I think I need some __rest__. I think we are going to do another __test__. I am a __guest__ at a party.

5.6.12 ‍‍circle,first,giraffe,girl,air,sir,stir,twirl,whirl,thirteen ‍‍ My cousin is __thirteen__ years old. The __first__ animal I like is a __giraffe__. Everyone knows that I am a __girl__. I like to breath in clean __air__. I always __stir__ my coco before I drink it.

28.5.12
 * 1) I turned off the lights when no one was in that room.
 * 2) I turned off the T.V when no one was watching.
 * 3) I turned off the T.V properly and not put it on standby.
 * 4) I took a short shower.
 * 5) I closed all the doors and windows when I open the heater or fan.

28.5.12 snatch,catch,match,hatch,patch,scratch,batch,latch,watch,attach At school we don't __snatch__. I can __catch__ a ball. Eggs can __hatch__ out of its shell. Cats can __scratch__. I want to know which two cards has a __match__.

22.5.12 ‍‍Lions ‍‍ live for ten to fourteen years in the wild. Lions are the second largest living cats. Lions are large land mammals. Lions are easily recognised by their mane.

22.5.12 ‍‍Frank ‍‍,bank,sank,prank,tank,shrank,crank,blank,drank,thank I putted my moneys in the __bank__. I'm drawing on a __blank__ piece of paper. I putted salt on a slug and it __shrank__. In the armies they have a big __tank__. I want to __thank__ my mum for her yummy foods.

16.5.12 Park:
 * 1) Birds
 * 2) Ducks
 * 3) People laughing
 * 4) People talking
 * 5) Leaves
 * 6) Wind

Neighbors:
 * 1) Dogs
 * 2) Talking
 * 3) Laughing
 * 4) Wind
 * 5) Arguments

Backyard:
 * 1) Birds
 * 2) Wind
 * 3) Dogs
 * 4) Rain drops

House: Great learning this week Linda with your sound map and chunks, great mathletics scores! - Mrs Bowden
 * 1) Baby crying
 * 2) Talking
 * 3) Laughing
 * 4) T.V

14.5.12 night,might,hight,sight,tight,right,fight,light,flight,midnight I __might__ go shopping. I sleep at __night__. Me and my family took first __flight__. I have a __right__ and left hand. I will __light__ up the room.

7.5.12 rain,main,plain,again,pain,Spain,chain,explain,drain,stain I think it is going to __rain__ today. There is a country called __Spain__. My dress has a __stain__. I drew on a __plain__ piece of paper. I think I will have to walk to school __again__.

30.4.12 Frogs are an amphibian.Amphibian means that they can live in water or on land. Some frogs have different colours but most frogs are green some are can be poison and some are not.The bright coloured frogs are poison.Frogs are cold blooded. In a frogs life cycle there are 5 different stages.First stage is the female frog lays some eggs as soon as the eggs are laid the male frog fertilizes the eggs.Second stage is the eggs will hatch and out will come a tadpole.Third stage is the tadpole will develop its back legs.Next stage is the tadpole will develop its front legs and is almost a adult frog.Last stage is that the tadpole will loose its tale and it will hop out of the water the only time it will be back in the water is only if it will lay more eggs and __#|process__ all over __#|again__.

30.4.12 lock,mock,sock,rock,shock,clock,knock,block,dock,frock My dads car is always __lock__. My mum tells me I have to run around the __block__. I can see a big __rock__. I got __shock__ because I didn't get change. I am trying to find my other __sock__.

23.4.12 research questions: Q1:what does ANZAC day stand for? A:ANZAC day stand for Australian New Zealand army corps. Q2:when is ANZAC day remembered? A:ANZAC day was remembered on the 23rd of April. Q3:why is it commemorated? A:it is commemorated because lots of soldiers in New Zealand and Australian died during war. Q4:where did it take place? A:it took place at Gallipoli in Turkey. Q5:name the war it took place in. A:the name of the war it took place in was world war one or the great war. Q6:find out how many New Zealanders were involved in that war. A:there are more then one thousand and one hundred New Zealanders that got involved in that war. Q7:why do we have a dawn ceremony? A:we have a dawn ceremony because at dawn that was when the New Zealanders landed. Q8:why do we wear red poppies? A:we wear red poppies because they were the first flowers to grow on the soldiers grave. Q9:what can we learn from this experience? A:we learned that lots of soldiers in the army died because of fighting Gallipoli in world war. Q10:what else can you find out or have learned? A:I learned that world wars are not good because lots of soldiers or New Zealanders can loose there lives. acrosstic poem A-armies attacking their foes. N-New Zealand armies protect our country. Z-zooming planes drooping dangerous bombs. A-armies hidden in trenches keeping them safe. C-commemorate all the soldiers who fought for our country and for us.

23.4.12 spice,dice,rice,mice,lice,twice,advice,slice,nice My mum gave me a __slice__ of pizza. I will try to be __nice__. I sawed a mice this morning. I want some more __spice__ in my food. I played a game with a __dice__.

26.3.12 Bar W-wonderful I-interesting K-keywords I-information S-special P-painting A-art C-cool E-exciting

26.3.12 Do you have a healthy lifestyle?No Eating makes you stronger.The stronger you get the better you grow.Drink lots of water to get healthy not sick.Do lots of exercise to make your muscles stronger.Sleep at 8:30 or at 9:00 that is how you can be smarter at school.
 * Do more exercises.
 * Eat lots of fruits.
 * Drink lots of water.
 * Walk to school more often.

26.3.12 sack,pack,back,black,crack,rack,whack,Jack,mack,attack I'm going to __pack__ my lunch. I'm holding a __sack__ in my hand. My hair is __black__. I'm going __ back __ home now. I'm going to __crack__ a nutshell open.

19.3.12 Interpretation Brick Wall
 * So they can pretend to be you.
 * So they can see all your personal details.
 * You can turn off the internet.
 * You can tell your parents about it.

19.3.12 Facts about your body Heart Your heart is made out of muscle and is the strongest muscle in your body.Your heart helps your blood to pump all over your body. If you do lots of sports your heart pumps even faster then before. Lungs Your lungs help you to breath in and out.Your lungs are next to your heart.If you can touch your chest with your hand and breath in and out you can feel your lungs. Kidneys Your kidneys works like a washing __#|machine__ it lives on the back of your stomach.It helps you to get rid of all the bad stuffs that your body no longer needs. Brain Your brain controls your body to work,play,eat and all sorts of other things.Your brain lives in your head if you didn't have a brain you would die because your brain controls your heart to pump blood around your body and your lungs to breath in and out oxygen.

19.3.12 Ben,pen,hen,men,ten,women,alien,when __When__ is the schools holiday? I am using a __pen__ to write. I saw a __hen__ at the farm. I am turning __ten__ today. My mum is a __women__.

5.3.12
 * what if the internet was made out of paper?Then I would use my hands to write instead of typing on the keyboard.
 * write a list of things you would not find on the computer.You won't find yourself,plants,cars,your stuffs and beds on the computer.

5.3.12 cake,bake,lake,make,rake,wake,snake,brake,fake,Jake. I ate a __cake__. I went to the __lake__. I'm going to __wake__ my parents up. I had to __rake__ the leaves in the backyard. My aunty gave me a __fake__ toy bird.

12.3.12 Questions Construction
 * How old are you?
 * Whats your name?
 * Where are you from?
 * What do you like to do?
 * Do you like school?
 * Who do you live with?
 * Do you like childrens?
 * Are you a girl or a boy?
 * Whats your favourite object?
 * Do you like crafting?
 * She could tell that person how she feels.
 * She could tell a teacher what happened.
 * She could tell her parents about it.

12.3.12 Sunflowers
 * Sunflowers can turn there heads to the sun.
 * Sunflowers are useful for oil and food.
 * Sunflowers first came from South and North American.
 * Sunflowers need lots of water and lots of sun.
 * Sunflowers can grow up to 3.5 m high.
 * Sunflowers needs a full sun in a whole day.
 * Sunflowers can come in different colors like orange,yellow and red.

12.3.12 day,May,hay,pay,lay,say,ray,bay,stay,way. My birthday is on __May__. I had to __pay__ for a toy. I fed a horse some __hay__. I was having fun the whole __day.__ You are in my __way__.