Great White Shark VS Assassin Whale

Max's Scratch Writing

Here it is:

Click here for a link to Scratch.

                            Welcome To:

“Scratch”ㄧyou’ve probably heard people talk about it. Similar to “Code.org” and/or “Code Combat”, all using the same “drag and drop” “block code” strategy.

The first thing you’ll see when you go onto the Scratch programme will be the title screen. To make things, click the “create” button up on the top.

There are 10 different block menus that are colour coded and 3 main menus up at the top. To start any script you’ll have to get a “starter block”* from the “Events” menu. Now, you can attach anything (as long as it works) underneath itㄧfor example, the code below is for the letter “X” in the “Animate My Name”.

So, with some help, you’re away! Before you know it, you’ve made:

• Games,
• Music,
• And stories!

There are millions of things you can make with Scratch!!

*Note: A starter block is a dark-orange or just orange** block that prohibits you from putting anything above it:

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**The other orange block is technically yellow.

Scratch Solo Rubric:

	Pre structural	Unistructural	Multistructural	Relational	Extended abstract
Writing an explanation	I need help to explain my topic	I can explain what my topic is.	I can explain what my topic is. I can explain in detail several different parts of my topic.   I am able to clearly mark my paragraphs because they focus on a different part of my overall topic.	I am able to link my ideas across paragraphs by using joining words and phrases. My explanation is able to draw all of the information to write a conclusion that summarises my topic.	My explanation is able to compare my topic to other topics that have similarities or differences. I can explain how my topic might be used or thought of in a different way.
Key vocabulary			Another part of… A key aspect is… It is used for… because…	This is related to… Similar to.. Like… which relies on…	When compared to… An alternative to…
Punctuation	In need to use capital letters and full stops.	I used capital letters and full stops most of the time.	I have used capital letters and full stops correctly and have also used some other types of punctuation.	I have used a range of different punctuation as well as capital letters and full stops.	I have used a range of punctuation types and it clearly helps my writing be more interesting. E.g. ?, “ “ * !  () 4
Planning***	I did not plan	I planned but didn’t have many ideas.	I planned ideas with key ideas that are clearly separated into related sections.	My planning is clearly visible in my writing.  I planned an introduction, paragraphs and a conclusion. I have added details to my writing to make it more interesting.	My planning is clearly visible in my writing and I have expanded my ideas by using adjectives, adverbs and figurative language.

***Note: I accidentally wrote instead of planning, so next time I’ll write keywords and simple sentences to make it faster to write.

Mocktails

"Who's The Best? #1"

Here is our recording. 

⇓Here is our recording.

"We are practising reading with more expression"

Reflection On Recording:

In this play, "Who's The Best? #1", I acted as Pluto and Jupiter. We practised this twice, and then we recorded for three times. 

1: to many mistakes. 2: 5 seconds long. 3: this one, obviously!

This one still has some noticeable mistakes, but way less than take 1!

Pluto and Jupiter didn't say that much. To tell you the truth, I actually picked random!

The theme of the play was a court case...in space! We actually recorded outside; "Shh!"

For Pluto I used a squeaky small voice, (kind of obvious) and for Jupiter I used a "Fat" voice. (Kind of obvious to!)

THE END

Maybe?

Awesome Rocket Science!!

Awesome Rocket Science!!

Here is a video of the official rocket launch from St Mary's rocket pad, Rotorua.

I think that the absolutely fantastic flying plastic bottle was over 9000!

I saw that it must have been tremendously tense to pump and launch the bottles.

Sustainability Reflection

Sustainability Reflection

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Here is a short clip of Room 4's Sustainability Exhibition.        v 

The exhibition was very overcrowded, especially in between 1:30 and 3:00. Our station was one that attracted a lot of attention because our group had been very thoughtful. Nathaniel had come up with the idea. Mr James had allowed us to do whatever we wanted for the exhibition. So, Nathaniel used a cardboard box and cut a square inside the box (with scissors) so that a computer screen would fit inside powered by a macbook

Book review - "Life As A Pig Dog"

Book Review - "Life As A Pig Dog" - Google Drawing