Can you find PEEL

 This one of my task from my literacy slides. It is if I can find the PEEL in the paragraph. By the way PEEL stands for Point,Evidence,Example and Link. Here is it. Hopefully I got it correct. Anyways I hope that you learn something from this. Also that you remember to STAY SAFE!

Anxiety writing!

 This was my writing task in my reading slide show. This is the anxiety one, but the bullying one is yet to come. I really enjoyed writing this and had loads of fun. I hope that you learn something from this and remember to STAY SAFE!

Feeling nervous,having trouble concentrating and even rapidly breathing. If these things tick the box, then you have anxiety. Yes, I know anxiety is one of life's biggest challenges to overcome. However, what really is anxiety? How do you tell whether you have it or not? What causes it? Or even just some tips on how to control it. In this piece of writing I will be explaining all of those things and giving some tips. 

One big question is what really is anxiety? Believe it or not, anxiety is actually a natural alarm for our body. It is also when our body is responding to stress.Stress comes right under anxiety.On the other hand anxiety is when you have a fear of what’s to come in the future. Such as the first day of school or even just doing a speech. If you think about it, usually the day right before big events you're feeling stressed out and having anxiety. For example I remember when my literacy class had to write a speech and present it in front of the class.I was feeling very stressed out because I had no idea on what my topic would be about. 

Anyway, how can you tell if you have anxiety or stress. Well as I mentioned before feeling nervous, having trouble with concentration and rapidly breathing are just a few that are symptoms. Another really big one is when you're feeling weak or tired. Also if you are stressed out the symptoms for that is when you have ache pains, chest pains and high pressure. You also need to remember not to jump to conclusions though. Sometimes feeling tired and weak could  just mean that your body hasn’t had enough sleep. So make sure that you don’t just straight up think that you have anxiety. 

Another big question is what causes anxiety? Having past life experiences such as traumatic events appear to trigger anxiety disorders in people who are already prone to anxiety.If not that you can actually have anxiety from medical issues. Medical issues including diabetes,heart diseases and thyroid problems can cause anxiety as well.  

Finally, what are some tips to help control your anxiety? One really simple thing is to just take some time out. Taking time out in the middle of the day can help out heaps with your anxiety. Also remembering to slowly breathe in and out. Another way to help control it is to limit the amount of caffeine and alcohol that you have. The reason why is because having too much might put you into a panic attack. Even just getting enough sleep and counting to 10 slowly helps as well.

So in conclusion, anxiety is tough to beat, but you can do it. Anxiety can be good and bad, but hopefully after reading this you release a lot about it. I also hope that these tips help out on how to control it. Just remember that anyone in your household has anxiety, remember these tips or go and see a doctor. I hope you learned something by reading this. Always remember that you can OVERCOME ANYTHING THAT COMES YOUR WAY!

Blobfish should be allowed to live in washing machines rather then in Mission Bay

This is my persasive writing on Blobfish should be allowed to live in washing machines rather then in Mission Bay. This was a really fun challenge. The reaosn why is because my literacy had to pick one paper from a box. Those catergories were a person/animal, the setting/place and a object/thing. I got a Blobfish,Mission Bay and Washing machine. Just to be clear all of the scientific facts and studies are 100% fake and made up. Although I wish they were. Anyways I hope you enjoy this piece because I really worked hard on it. ENJOY!

 Person/Animal:Blobfish

Setting/Place:Mission Bay 

Object/Thing:Washing Machine 

Statement:

Blobfish should be allowed to live in washing machines rather then in Mission Bay 

Ideas for paragraphs

Idea 1 : Why a washing machine is better than Mission Bay 

Idea 2: The separate lives you life in those places  

Idea 3:How long Blobfish would be around if they live in washing machines 

A Blobfish living at Mission Bay sounds normal right? Well a Blobfish living in a washing machine sounds better. Even though Blobfish are sea animals/creatures and are meant to live in sea waters, washing machines might just be better.Yes, I know this sounds weird, but here are 3 main reasons why Blobfish should be allowed to live in washing machines rather than Mission Bay.

Studies show that washing machines are better homes to Blobfish than Mission Bay, or just any sea/ocean. Sounds strange,but here's why. Now picture this, a Blobfish has to exercise everyday to keep its shape. When it's in Mission Bay, it has to crawl around and it gets interrupted by kids at Mission Bay. Now here's where the washing machine plays in. If a Blobfish lives in a washing machine, it can just be turned on and all it does is nothing. How? Well it's because the washing machine is rotating and the Blobfish goes on with it as well. 

While Blobfish living at Mission Bay have to literally work to survive everyday,Blobfish living in washing machines just sit back and chillax. I mean you can’t be interrupted while you're doing things in a washing machine. Things such as sleeping and eating. See, now when you're at Mission Bay other animals are trying to steal your food, but when you're in a washing machine you have everything to yourself. The same goes for sleeping. When your sleeping at Mission Bay you're awakened by loud noises, but in a washing machine you can sleep for as long as you want.

Lastly, how long Blobfish would be around if they live in washing machines.Scientist believe that if all Blobfish live in washing machines, then there is a 97.9356% chance that we would still have Blobfish until the end of eternity. Well that is if we allow them to live in washing machines. If we continue to just leave them out in Mission Bay, then we could just say bye bye to Blobfish. Considering that there are only 420 Blobfish left in our world. By letting them live in washing machines we are increasing our chances of having more of them. 

So to sum up everything that has been stated. Blobfish should live in washing machines. I mean, there are even scientists agreeing with this idea. So we need to act faster than we ever have before and let Blobfish be around forever. One washing machine equals a whole family of Blobfish to be alive. What do you think now? Are you gonna buy a washing machine and put a Blobfish in there?  

 

Olympic letter

 This is my letter for our leaders of the school. I hope you enjoy it. 

To whom it may concern,

First of all I want to thank you for taking your time to read this letter due to having a very busy schedule.

Before I say my strange request, I just want to say that being at this school is amazing. This school is a

mazing because you give us amazing opportunities in different things. For example sports,because not t

hat many schools get to do it. Another thing is using devices.

Now, I am sure you are aware that the Olympics are happening now. Even though we are winning all of

these medals, it would be great to see them in action doing it. So for my request I would like it if we could

watch the Olympics during class. Yes, I know this sounds strange and trust me it is. In your mind you are

probably thinking that if we do watch the Olympics, it would be as if we are wasting this time on nothing,

but here's the catch. 

If you agree to doing this, we would make sure to do all of our learning before watching the Olympics.

We would also make sure to keep the volume down, so that we don't distract the other classes.

Yours sincerely,

Angelica  

                                       

Oh no a tornado hits South Auckland!

 If you didn't know a tornado sadly hit South Auckland. In the area around Papatoetoe. Killing one person and injuring two others.The tornado lifted roofs, toppled trees and caused huge damage to peoples houses. This tornado happened around 8:30 on Saturday morning. I really hope that the people that live there can get back on there feet. Even though they probably lost there house they are very strong people. My grandparents and uncles and aunts live around that area in Papatoetoe. So I will be praying that all is good and that they will get back up again!

Information report-The Colosseum!

This was my writing task for the week. What we had to do was write information report about The famous Colosseum. Now in this information I explain about three subjects/topics. It includes The gladiators, Colosseum/ how it was built and the last being other things that happened. Under it is also my plan. The ideas are from my note taking. Have you ever been to Rome? Have you ever seen The Colosseum? If yes then with who? If no then would you go to see it? I hope you enjoy this writing. ENJOY!

The Colosseum is one of the most famous landmarks in the world. It seems to be one of the most visited places in the world. Today in this information report, I will be talking about three subjects of the Colosseum. Those three subjects include The gladiators, things about the famous landmark. Lastly, some other things that have happened there.

First up is The Gladiators. If you didn't know that Colosseum was the home to Gladiators. One of the most famous Gladiators back then was a man called Spartacus. Anyway, the thing that attracted people was The Gladiators. Way back in the olden days, Rome people would like to watch Gladiators pretty much fight for their death. Not only did they have to fight for their life against humans, but also animals. Yes, you read this correctly. It would go from animals like Elephants and Tigers. Soon later bringing in animals like Bears and Bulls. 

Up next is The Colosseum and other things about it. Yes, this is weird since this writing is about The Colosseum. Anyway, you may know that The Colosseum is in the capital city of Italy. Also known as Rome. It is the largest Amphitheatre. Did you know that The Colosseum's original name was Flavian Amphitheatre? The Colosseum started in 72 AD. Made by Emperor Vespasian, with stones, bricks and concrete. This famous landmark could fit 50,000 people in it. Built by many slaves, this place was a whopping 620 feet tall (189 meters). The width of it is a whopping 156 meters wide (158 feet). It took eight whole years to make it. Wow, imagine building something for eight years so that you wouldn't be able to see it. Yes, Emperor Vespasian died before even seeing his creation. Although he had sadly passed, his son Emperor Titus opened it up in honour of his father.

Lastly, other things that have happened there. The Colosseum hasn't just had people fight for their lives. There have also been other amazing things that have happened there. One of those things included the Mock sea battle, or what some other people say the Naumaichai. The centrepiece of The Colosseum was a lake. What happened was that the water was even deep enough for an entire ship to fit in. Well, that did happen for only a short amount of time. Soon after the Mock sea battle or the Naumaichai came along The Hypogeum. The Hypogeum was an underground area. It would be the place where Gladiators would hold in. It was like a usual fight for your life. The only change was that the fighter could not see what their next challenge would be. Here is an example. If they released a tiger into The battlefield, the challenger would not see them until he finds it running and looking for it. A horrible thing that would also occur in The Colosseum was that they would execute criminals. Before being killed, they used the criminals in re-enactments of myths and stories. In 1349 a big earthquake happened, causing one side of it to crumble. 

To sum up, everything that has been stated in this information report. The Colosseum is a place full of history. From the beginning of it to The Gladiators. To this day thousands and millions of people go to visit this amusing landmark. It is still writing its own history and we just can’t wait to hear more. I hope you learned something from this. Thank you for reading!

PLANNNING

Gladiators	Colosseum/how it was built	Other things that happened
Home to the gladiators      -stage sea battles     -re-enactments of ancient myth  Most famous thing about the colosseum was the gladiators             -They would fight for their death which attracted crowds            -Successful gladiators would become celebrities	The city of Rome Largest amphitheatre Icon of Rome  Endured nearly 2000 years Original name Flavian Amphitheatre  Started to be made in 72 AD      -made by emperor Vespasian      -made with stones,bricks and concrete  Built by thousands of slaves Could fit 50,000 620 feet    -189 meters    -512 feet     156 meters wide     -158 feet or 50 meters tall Take 8 years to build  Vespasian died while building it    -opened by his son emperor Titus	Mock Sea battles      -Naumachia     -built on a site of a lake     -water deep enough for ships to go in     -drained out the water as soon as it was done Underground area built after the Naumachia     -Called the hypogeum     -Gladiators trapped in there      - didn’t know what the next challenge was up   1349 big earthquake happened     -caused  half of it to crumble  The first few games held in the colosseum lasted 100 days                 -Thousands of animals killed and fought                -Animals like tigers,elephants,bears and bulls  Criminals were also executed there    -used for re-enactment of myths and stories     Fights and hunts were held in there for hundreds of years      -damage by fire and earthquakes

Information report-Egypt and it amzaing things/history

This is my writing task for this week. I had wrote a information report. The information report was about Egypt. In this information report I have wrote about three subjects about it. The first one is the pyramids. The second one is about the pharaohs/rulers. Last one is about the other things they made. Have you ever been to Egypt? Have you seen pyramids? Would you go to Egypt? Anyway I hope you enjoy this information report and that you guys can learn something.

Did you know that the pyramids are home richest and most powerful civilization? They also get visited by millions of people. In this information report I will be explaining things about Egypt. I will be explaining the pyramids, the pharaohs/rulers and the other things they have built through the years.  

First up the pyramids. The great pyramid of Giza is one of the seven wonders. It is also the only one that is still standing to this day. Another thing about the great pyramid of Giza is that it is the largest pyramid and it is also the tallest man made thing. Even though there is the great pyramid of Giza there are also some other pyramids as well. Well more than 100. Nowadays they are either small or very damaged. If you ever wondered how long it takes to make it then here is your answer. It is said to be 10 to 20 years. I mean makes sense because you have to have 2.3 million stones that weigh 25 to 80 metric tons. That’s only one stone.

Now onto pharaohs/rulers. Menes was one of Egypt's pharaohs. Well actually he was the first. There was also a pharaoh named Khufu. Khufu  was an egyptian monarch.  Who was the second pharaoh of the Fourth Dynasty. Anyway Khufu actually got 2 temples to honor him. He also wanted to have a small temple for each of his wifes. By the way there were 3. Khufu's son and grandson built their own things as well. Did you know that they used to bury their pharaohs in the sand? Yes that is right. They would also bury their pharaohs with things that they valued. Those things sometimes included rings,coins and even jewelry. 

Lastly we come up with other things they built. Something that is famous till this day is the great sphinx. If you haven’t seen a sphinx it is a statue the Egyptians made. It is the head of a man and the body of a lion. It is approximately 73 meters tall. Which doesn’t seem tall at first glance. Another thing is flat tombs or mustba. It all started 4000  half thousand years ago. They are pyramids, but they are flat instead of going up to the top. They also built a pyramid of mastaba. Which is now called a step pyramid.

That brings us to the end of the information report. To sum up everything that has been stated in the writing Egypt is full of cool things. From the rulers to the pyramids to even the great sphinx. Egypt has a history of many things. That is why to this day people go and come to see Egypt and learns it history.