Thursday 31 March 2016

Throwing,catching and striking.`



WALT: Apply Striking and Fielding activities in a range of sports and activities.


My Strengths


The striking strategies I was able to effectively demonstrate during the games we played were hitting the ball and holding the bat.


The throwing and catching strategies I was able to effectively demonstrate during the games we played were throwing to the right target.



My Next Steps


To improve my striking of a ball I need to hit it further because I need to follow through

To Improve my catching and fielding I need to stand in the right position because I need to catch better.

Wednesday 23 March 2016

I can identify and evaluate the way writers use language and ideas to suit their purpose.







Name:jakob Date:10/3/16

L4 Author’s Purpose follow up
I can  describe how to identify author's purpose.
I can describe the language used by authors to achieve their purpose.
I can compare and contrast language and ideas between texts with similar author’s purpose.  
Text:Changing NZ's flag would be 'idiotic'

The author’s purpose is… Persuasive


I know this because…. it's trying to get you not to change the flag.




Language used to support purpose.
It has big bold letters for the important information.    
Ideas used to support purpose.
It gives you good statements for not changing the flag
Text:McCaw Backs Flag Change


The author’s purpose is…Persuasive


I know this because…..I is trying to get you to change the flag





Language used to support purpose.
It tells you that a New Zealand great says it is too much like the Australian

Ideas used to support
purpose.
“ The moment when he decided a new flag would be great for our country. Running out at Twickenham and seeing the two flags looking so similar. The silver fern has always been the special symbol on the All Black jersey that represents who we are as kiwis, so the new flag with a silver fern as a part of it would be a great option he believe.”.This is what he said.i
My Evaluation
After reading both texts and comparing and contrasting language and ideas used to support authors purpose)

The text which I think most achieved its purpose was………
Changing the flag would be Idiotic






My reasons for this evaluation are…….. (list at least 3)

Because it is more persuasive in the title.
It is also more persuasive in the language.
And it is more reasonable.   

WALT I can evaluate the overall arguments and make an informed decision.

WALT I can evaluate the overall arguments and make an informed decision. I Think I Went GREAT Because I Helped With The Ideas.

I can gather, evaluate, and synthesise information across a small range of texts


Names: Jakob and Sam L
NZ Should Change Its Flag?


Reason/Evidence For Changing
Evidence Category (highlight)

Reason/Evidence For Keeping the Flag the Same
Evidence Category
(Highlight)
Because the current flag lacks identity.
Common Knowledge
Personal Opinion
Statistics
Expert Opinion

Because it is memorable for our elderly.
Common Knowledge
Personal Opinion
Statistics
Expert Opinion
Because we have got the union jack.
Common Knowledge
Personal Opinion
Statistics
Expert Opinion

Because it got flown at Gallipoli on Anzac day.
Common Knowledge
Personal Opinion
Statistics
Expert Opinion
Because our flags almost identical to Australia's one.
Common Knowledge
Personal Opinion
Statistics
Expert Opinion

The flag represents Kiwi history that makes us unique.
Common Knowledge
Personal Opinion
Statistics
Expert Opinion
All New Zealanders have a say in the vote for the new flag.
Common Knowledge
Personal Opinion
Statistics
Expert Opinion

The flag hasn’t changed since 1902.
Common Knowledge
Personal Opinion
Statistics
Expert Opinion
We’ll still get to remain part of the commonwealth.
Common Knowledge
Personal Opinion
Statistics
Expert Opinion

It represents the country that our soldiers fought for.
Common Knowledge
Personal Opinion
Statistics
Expert Opinion
We are no longer a British colony, so we shouldn’t have another country's flag on our flag.
Common Knowledge
Personal Opinion
Statistics
Expert Opinion

It reminds us of events and achievements that happened in the past.
Common Knowledge
Personal Opinion
Statistics
Expert Opinion
Overall the evidence for this side is strong because we got all our evidence from sites online and triangulated our answers, to make sure they were right.

Overall the evidence for this side is uncertain because all of the information hasn’t got enough evidence to prove that the flag should stay.

Leadership

WALT describe the traits of an effective leader.

The different traits are...

Trustworthy

Active thinker

Goal focused

Integrity

Resilient

Motivational

These are the 6 traits of an effective leader.

You have to show the you are trustworthy because if you are not then you maybe be biest