for the last few weeks we did paper collage then we wrote our name and wrote words that describe us

Mt Maunganui Beach

It was a sizzling, scorching, sweltering day at Mt Maunganui.  I woke up in a joyous mood as we were going to the beach today.  

I went to change my clothes then we went out to the coffee shop to get breakfast. I got a hot chocolate and a croissant.  After we ate our delicious food, we walked to the beach. We went to get changed into our togs to swim.

As dad, mum and I stood on the sand, we saw massive waves with white bubbles on top.  I heard the waves crashing onto the sand and seagulls squawking. The people surfing in the water looked like small boats in the water.  The sun was shining bright like a light.

Then I went to sit on the sand but my cousins were still in the water.  Two minutes walk from the beach was a pool so I asked if i could go in it but the answer was no.  The beach water was warm because of the sun. The sand was hot so I had to wear my sandals

When we got out of the water and had finished showering, my mum got me chicken and chips.  The meal was gross so luckily my dad went and got McDonalds which I liked much better. After we ate our food,

we went to a park that didn't have a beach but it had a playground.  We played there for a bit then we got back in our cars and my cousin came to our car and we headed back to Auckland .

I think that Mt Maunganui beach was idyllic, relaxing and fascinating it was a fantastic summer holiday destination

Mt Maunganui

WALT: Write a setting description, describing our senses

As I stood waiting for the lift to arrive to take me to my hotel, I gazed out at the main street of Mt Maunganui.  

I saw many different restaurants and smelt delicious aromas wafting from their doors.  The smell of hash browns, sausages and pancakes overwhelmed me. The store was painted brown and in white writing it said, ‘Turkish kebabs and sausages.’  People sat happily at the establishment, chatting, laughing and relaxing while eating delicious food.

A few shops later I saw a clothing shop, it had dresses and other types of clothes, such as skirts, pants and t-shirts. The dresses were pink, orange, purple and green, they looked so vibrant.

Exciting, noisy, crowded and joyous.  The main street of Mt Maunganui was a must see.  

By Sana

The beach

 

Diorama

Junk mail

WALT: Write a prediction for what a story might be about based on the keywords

One day Lili was sick. Ana was  when she stopped for a second and pushed the brake.   Later she took off down the street.   Ana’s manager was feeling very mad because something very bad just happened. She worried because she might lose her job her manager just said “hey your fired for being late almost everyday!!!”

“NOOOO I JUST LOST MY JOB!!!”

WALT:Evaluate our prediction after reading the story (Junk Mail by Prue Hilson, Pt 3, No.3 1995)

I give my prediction a 4/10. I predicted correctly that Lili was sick and that Ana was delivering circulars on a buggy. However I did not predict correctly that Ana got yelled at by lots of people and that she ruined the pamphlets.

Where am I describing

Where am I describing ?

It goes from low to high then from high to very high, into the clouds.you can see hundreds and thousands of lights shining down on the ground at night.  A small screen contains all the movies, games and music that adults and children might like. You have to wear your seatbelt at all times. The employees bring you what you order. Above your head there is a switch and if you demand someone’s help, you just press that.  It is very hard to sleep in the seats because you can not lay down, you have to sleep upright. You travel into different countries in this vessel. Seatbelts must remain fastened during take-off and landing. There will be a seat belt sign and when that turns off, you can undo your belt if you wish.  Your ears could hurt or get blocked. Amusing, amazing view, uncomfortable and at times, exhausting.

Where am I describing?