K-pop

Task description – Our big theme for the term is “Let the Music Play,” and we’ve been having a blast exploring different types of music. This week, we’re doing our inquiry in Room 2, and the focus is all on K-Pop! We’ve been listening to the music, finding out how the incredible beats are put together, and learning about the dance routines that make it so famous. For our task, we had to get into pairs and create a short dance to a K-Pop song. This was a super fun challenge! My friend, Memory, and I worked together to come up with a cool set of moves. We chose the popular song “Smooth Like Butter” (by BTS). We hope you enjoy watching our dance!

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Country music!

Task Description- This week, our Inquiry project told us to get into small groups—either two or three people. We decided to go with two groups. My friend oioi and I worked together to make up some dance moves for the song “Wagon Wheel”. We had a great time! Hope you enjoy watching the video!

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Community Reflection Task!

Task description: This term, our focus is on “Positive Difference,” and we are learning all about our local community for our inquiry project. For a recent task, my partner Eve and I worked together to create a video. The goal was to share our thoughts and reflections on what we’ve discovered about our community. In the video, we take turns answering questions we were given about our findings. We put a lot of effort into this project and hope our video gives you a good look into our community and the positive things happening here. We hope you enjoy watching our community reflection task!

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Want Relief.

Task Description: Malo e lelei n welcome to my blog. In this task, you will learn about stress and how it affects our bodies and minds. You will explore what happens during the stress response, including the physical, emotional, and mental changes that prepare us to face challenges. You will also understand how learning to manage daily stressors helps us build resilience, so we can handle difficult situations better in the future. Finally, you will reflect on healthy ways to respond to stress and how to use stress positively in your life.

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Comprehension Revision.

Task Description: Malo e lelei and welcome to my blog! I’m excited to share with you the reading task I’ve just completed today. In this task, I read short stories and passages, then answered questions about them. These questions helped me practice important skills like finding the main idea, remembering details, and understanding how the characters feel. Working on this task is a great way to improve reading and comprehension skills, and I hope sharing it here inspires you to keep practicing too. Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to read!

 

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Badge of Honour Worksheet.

 

Literal Questions (Answer using direct information from the text)
  1. What is Isaac doing at the beginning of the story?
 He was sitting in the assembly waiting for Miss Plath to announce the new school captains.
  1. Who is announced as the school captains?
 Fai tuima , jess hutton , tomasi tesi , isaac lauofo.
  1. What does Miss Latu pin on the students’ shirts?
 She pins the badge.
  1. What concerns does Tomasi share with Isaac after assembly?
 It’s just all those jobs she wants us to do, Tomasi says. I’ve got touch practice and other stuff. When am I meant to hang out with my friends?
  1. What does Isaac suspect about Tomasi’s new group of friends?
 Isacc thought that tomasi might have been a bad influence.
  1. Who grabs Isaac’s bag on the way to PE?
 Fai Tuima grabs isaac bag on the way to pe
  1. What does Fai tell Isaac about Tomasi’s behaviour?
 Fai tells Isaac that Tomasi gets into a fight after school and on weekends and his friends film it.
  1. What words does Isaac hear Tomasi say on the phone after school?
 Issac hears Tomasi say the words “fight”, “Highfield” , and “saint benedict’s” , on the phone
  1. What reason does Tomasi give for his bruised face?
 Tomasi says he got a bruised face from falling off his skateboard.
  1. Who approaches Isaac and Tomasi at the end of the story?
 Fai and Miss Latu approach Isaac and Tomasi at the end of the story.

 

Reorganisation Questions (Use information from different parts of the story)
  1. How does Miss Latu describe the role of a school captain?
 Miss Latu describes the role of a school captain as an honour and a responsibility . She says they are role models and leaders, and that people will respect them , so they must respect the role and their badges.
  1. What different signs show that Tomasi might not take his captain role seriously?
 Tomasi shows he’s not serious about being captain by complaining about the role , getting into fights , lying about his bruise , and asking Isaac to cover for him
  1. How do Isaac’s feelings about Tomasi change throughout the story?
 At first, Isaac is proud to be captains with Tomasi. Later, he starts to doubt him and ends up feeling disappointed when Tomasi asks him to lie.
  1. What does Isaac learn from both Fai and his own observations?
 Isaac learns from Fai and his own observations that Tomasi has been fighting and isn’t acting like a true leader. He realizes that being a school captain means making the right choices, even when it’s hard.
  1. What actions from Isaac show he is conflicted about Tomasi’s choices?
 Isaac stays quiet when Fai tells him about the fights and tries to defend Tomasi. He feels sick when Tomasi asks him to lie and hesitates before answering, showing he’s unsure what to do.

 

Inference Questions (Read between the lines)
  1. Why do you think Miss Latu looked at Tomasi longer than the others during the badge ceremony?
 Miss Latu may have looked at Tomasi longer because she had doubts about his behavior and wanted to remind him of the responsibility that comes with being a school captain.
  1. Why doesn’t Isaac confront Tomasi sooner about the fight rumours?
 Isaac doesn’t confront Tomasi sooner because he doesn’t want to believe the rumours and is afraid of hurting their friendship. He’s also unsure what the truth is.
  1. What is suggested by Tomasi saying, “It’s about respect”?
 Tomasi saying “It’s about respect” suggests he feels he needs to prove himself through fighting to earn respect from his friends, even if it means breaking the rules.
  1. Why does Isaac feel sick when Tomasi asks him to lie?
 Isaac feels sick because he knows lying is wrong and it would go against what being a school captain means. He’s also upset that Tomasi is asking him to betray his own values.
  1. What might happen if Isaac chooses to lie for Tomasi?
 If Isaac lies for Tomasi, he might lose trust from Miss Latu and others, damage his own reputation, and feel guilty for covering up something wrong.

 

Vocabulary Questions (Explain the meaning of these words in context)
  1. What does “role model” mean in the story?
 In the story, a “role model” is someone who sets a good example for others to follow by behaving responsibly and showing respect.
  1. What does it mean when Tomasi speaks “too casually”?
 When Tomasi speaks “too casually,” it means he acts like the fight is no big deal and isn’t serious about the trouble it could cause.
  1. What does the word “deny” mean in the sentence “I’ll deny it”?
 In this sentence, “deny” means to say something isn’t true, even if it actually is.
  1. What is meant by Isaac’s “pulse starts to race”?
 “Pulse starts to race” means Isaac’s heart beats faster because he feels nervous or scared.
  1. What does “badge of honour” suggest about the school captain role?
 “Badge of honour” suggests that being a school captain is a special and respected role that shows you’ve earned trust and responsibility.

 

Personal Response Questions
  1. Have you ever had to choose between doing what’s right and staying loyal to a friend? What did you do?
 That’s a really good question? Sometimes it can be hard to choose to do what’s right or stay loyal to a friend. If I had to choose, I’d try to support my friend and be there for them, even if things are tough. Loyalty means standing by someone, but it’s also important to help them make good choices.
  1. If you were in Fai’s position, would you tell Miss Latu about Tomasi? Why or why not?
 If I were Fai, I would tell Miss Latu. Leaders need to set a good example, and Tomasi’s behavior isn’t right. It’s important to be honest so he can get help and the school stays fair.
  1. What message does this story send about what it really means to be a leader?
 The story shows that being a leader isn’t just about having a title or badge—it’s about responsibility and setting a good example. Real leaders face challenges and must make tough choices with honesty and integrity. Leadership means being a role model, doing the right thing even when it’s hard, and having the courage to stand up for what’s right.

Task Description: Malo e lelei n welcome to my blog! , Here is my reading task that I’ve completed. In this task, I read a story called Badge of Honour by Sarah Penwarden. The story is about Isaac and Tomasi, who become school captains. It shows the challenges they face, especially when Tomasi gets involved in fights. The story explores themes like friendship, loyalty, and doing what’s right. After reading, I answered questions to understand the characters, their feelings, and the important lessons in the story.

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The Matriarch’s Tale.

Task description: Malo e lelei n Welcome to my blog. This week for my reading task we are learning about “The Matriarch’s Tale”. We had to read a story and look for the answers in the story that goes with the questions , Next we had to research the definition of the words on page 2 to 4. Thanks for checking out my blog!

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