Four facts: Donatello

 

Response to text: Leonardo Da Vinci

Leonardo Da Vinci

Highlight the correct answer, or type in what you think is correct.

1. What type of artwork was Leonardo Da Vinci popular for?

a) Sculptor                                         b) photographer

c) Painter                         d) Mathematician

2. What city was Leonardo Da Vinci born in? 

a) Florence                       b) Milan

c) Italy                     d) Vinci

3. What was Leonardo Da Vinci’s mother’s occupation?

a) model of Mona Lisa b) painter

c) servant             d) Influencer

4. List some of the characters that Leonardo Da Vinci was renowned for?

→ Mona lisa, The last supper and the Virgin of rocks.

5. True or False: The ‘Mona Lisa’ was a mysterious woman with an uncanny expression?

a) True b) False

6. What did “The Last Supper” portrait painted by Leonardo Da Vinci fade?

a) due to the light                        b) due to using a different type of paint

c) someone tried to paint over it             d) It was painted on glass

Leonardo Da Vinci (Monday Research W7, T4)

 

Four Facts: Leonardo da Vinci

 

Four Facts: Comics

 

4 facts: Stencils on paper

 

Response to Text: Thurs - Comic Art

 Comic Art

Highlight the correct answer, or type in what you think is correct.

1. As a child Raina Telgemeier loved

a) dolls                                 b) comics

c) sports                               d) cooking

2. Raina said that there was a shortage of comics about

a) Superheroes                                      b) Villains

c) newspaper articles                           d) stories that she could relate to

3. In your own words, explain what Raina’s comic book ‘Smile’ was about:

→ it was about how this girl had braces and dental surgery.

4. True or False: Raina’s comic book ‘Smile’ was not very popular with kids:

a) True b) False

5. True or False: Raina Telgemeier has had more than 18 million copies of her books printed:

a) True b) False

6. An important award in children’s literature is called the 

a) Academy Awards                 b) Duffy Award

c) Newbery Award                                  d) Pulitzer Prize

Response to Text: Weds - Pointillism

 Pointillism

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1. The art of Pointillism is a way of painting using 

a) stencils                           b) numbers

c) dots                                d) lines

2. An artist who developed this technique in 1886 was

a) Leonardo da Vinci                                  b) Georges Seurat

c) Frida Kahlo                          d) Pablo Picasso

3. In your own words, explain why pointillism paintings are different from normal paintings:

→  Pointillism is when your Painting using dots.

4. True or False: At first, the word ‘Pointillism’ was used as an insult to describe art:

a) True b) False

5. True or False: Pointillist painters mix their colours on a palette before painting:

a) True b) False

6. Pointillism is usually done using these types of paints because they are thicker

a) acrylic paints                    b) water colour paints

c) oil paints                                        d) pastels

7. Explain why you like or dislike the style of pointillism art:

→ I really like Pointillism Because you can get creative with your minds and paint anything you want using dots.

Four Facts: Collage & Pointillism

Research Task: T4 W6 Tuesday - Stencils

 

Response to text: Jack Kirby - Comic Artist

 Comic Art 

Highlight the correct answer, or type in what you think is correct.

1. What type of artist was Jack Kirby?

a) Painter                                         b) Musician

c) Comic Book Artist                        d) Photographer

2. Jack Kirby helped to create iconic characters such as 

a) Dragon Ball Z                             b) Kermit the Frog

c) Peppa Pig                     d) Captain America and the Hulk

3. The comic art style of using dots to show explosions and elements in space is known as the

a) Kirby colours b) Kirby Krackle

c) Kirby lines              d) art of pointillism

4. List some of the characters that Jack Kirby helped to create for Marvel and DC Comics

→  X-men, The fantastic 4, Captain america, Thor, The new Gods, Iron men and The hulk

5. True or False: The ‘Black Panther’ was originally going to be called the ‘Coal Tiger.’

a) True b) False

6. Many comic books are about

a) Superheroes                         b) Celebrities

c) Planets                                             d) Animals

7. Who is your favourite comic book character? 

→ Wonder woman.

Research Task: T4 W6 Monday - Comic Art

 

Number Knowledge Sheets

 

How to make samosas

How to make samosas Today you are going to share instructions on how to create samosas. Watch the video on how to make samosas . You will need to use the video to help you know all of the ingredients and equipment needed to make samosas. You will also need to use the video to help you know the step by step instructions to make samosas. Make sure that your instructions are in the right order and provide enough detail for someone else to follow and create their own samosas. Ingredients: Potatoes Flour Green Chili Ghee or Oil Frozen peas Ginger Coriander/Cilantro Instructions: Smash your Potatoes Boil potatoes until tender, then use a fork to roughly mash. It’s nice to have bits of chunks in the potato for interest, rather than a soft, creamy and uniform mash; A healthy dose of spices are fried up with fresh ginger and chilli which is then tossed through along the peas; Add the mashed potato and gently but thoroughly mix through, so the flavouring fully permeates the potato; Lastly, mix through fresh coriander, then let the filling cool completely before using. Mix the flour, Ajwain seeds and salt, then pour the ghee or oil in; Use your fingers to rub the ghee in until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs. This is the step that gives the Samosa pastry the signature flakiness we know and love so much! We then add water until it is wet enough to form a dough. The dough should be soft and pliable, but not so sticky that it sticks to your hands. Form a ball and let it rest for 30 minutes; Form a log, then cut into 6 equal pieces; Shape Dough into Balls. Roll the dough balls into discs 2mm thick. They should be about 16cm /6.5” in diameter. Use a small knife to cut a circle in half. Work with one disc of dough at a time. Keep the others covered under cling wrap so they don’t dry out; along half the straight edge you just cut; Fold one side in; Then fold the other side in, overlapping by about 1cm / 2/5″, to form a cone shape. Press joined edges together to secure; Form an “O” with your thumb and forefinger, then place the cone inside (like at the holders at the ice cream shop). Fill with the spiced potato filling; Brush with water along the cone mouth edge; Press to seal; Place the seam side down on the work surface so it folds over; Trim excess pastry off; Pinch top of cone to make it nice and pointy; Fold in the other two corners; Voila! You’re done! Heat the oil to 160°C/320°F, then fry 3 or 4 samosas for 3 minutes, turning occasionally. The pastry should be cooked but pale; Heat the oil to 160°C/320°F, then fry 3 or 4 samosas for 3 minutes, turning occasionally. The pastry should be cooked but pale; Drain on paper towels then repeat this first fry with remaining samosas; Once you’ve done the first fry with all the Samosas, increase the oil heat to 190°C/375°F. Then fry the Samosas in batches of 3 or 4 for around 1 1/2 to 2 minutes until golden. The Samosas are already cooked through, this step is just to colour and really crisp up that pastry; Drain on paper towels and serve piping hot for optimum eating experience!

Research: Around India in 80 Dishes (Thursday W5, T4)

 

Response to Text: Indian Sweets (Thursday (W5, T4)

 Response to text:

Indian Sweets

Highlight the correct answer or write down the appropriate response.

1. Indian Sweets are known as… 

a) Maithai b) Mithai

c) My Dad d) Aloo

2. Where do the majority of people get their sweets?

a) Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory b) They are home-made

c) Sweet Shops d) The dairy down the road

3. “There are many variations of Indian sweets.” Explain what “variations” means in your own words

→Variation refers to the differences or deviations from the recognized norm or standard. It may be a modification in structure, form or function in an organism, deviating from other organisms of the same species or group.

4. True or False: Barfi comes from the Persian word for snow.

a) True b) False

5. Jalebi originally comes from which area of the world?

a) Africa b) China

c) India d) Middle East

6. Which sweet is made from “ maida ”?

→ Burfi.

7. Explain, in your own words, why Indian sweets are not good to eat all the time.

→ They do come with a health warning though because they can be quite high in fat and calories.

8. Which one of these dishes would you like to try the most. Explain why.

→ I would like to try Jalebi Because I have never tried it before, and because it looks and sounds Amazing.

The Country of India - Research Presentation (W5, T4)

 

Response to Text: Diwali (Monday (W5, T4)

 Response to text:

Diwali

Highlight the correct answer or write down the appropriate response.

1. Diwali is a celebration of… 

a) the start of summer! b) fireworks

c) a new year d) colours and lights

2. What does Diwali mean in Sanskrit?

a) Festival of lights b) Row of lights

c) Fireworks d) New Year

3. Explain what Hindus believe the lights are for during Diwali?

→Many Hindus view it as a celebration of the marriage of the goddess Lakshmi to the god Vishnu.

4. True or False: Diwali is usually celebrated in late November, early December.

a) True b) False

5. What is the name of the art form in which coloured powders are used to create beautiful designs on the floor?

a) Lakshmi b) Rangoli

c) Mithila d) Vishnu

Thursday: Manaiakalani Film Festival

 

Gold - Multiplication

 

Research Task: Pixar Shorts.

 

Writing: Monday T4W4

 

Research Task: Hunt for the Wilderpeople.

 

Writing Test: Lockdown with my whānau

 Task description: Today we completed a writing test online which was a little bit different to normal! Our topic was to write a recount about a time with our whānau during lockdown. My recount that I wrote can be found below. Please feel free to leave me a positive comment on my blog.

My dad stayed home in level 4 and He helped me with my homework. My father work’s long hours and I hardly see him during the week, so I was so happy to have him home with my family and I. The best times I had with my family in lockdown is our bike rides and walks to different parts of the community. We went to Pt England beach and pick shells, we went to sandspit beach and walked on rocks. We even fed some baby swans. 

We road our bikes to the Panmure wharf and even all the way to stonefields. We even walked up Mount Wellington. The family fun night was the best. We played Kahoot and the topics we chose was tik tok, countries, Emojis, and disney. Some nights we would play board games. The games we played were monopoly cheat edition, the game of life and sometimes Cluedo. I won some of the games but out of all of us it would be my sister khaia who won most of the games. 

My dad has returned to work and I miss him helping me but it’s ok I have my mom. We still go for walks and I still ride my bike sometimes with my friends on the street. I hope to return to school and see my friends and teachers soon and hopefully Lockdown is over by christmas.

Take care.

Kensi.

How are laws made? - Research Task (Thursday T4, W3)

 

W3 Thursday: Gold

 

W3 Wednesday: Gold

 

What would you spend a million dollars on in your community?

 

How to Simplify Fractions.

 

Ambassador Application 2022

 

W3 Tuesday: Gold

 

Decision Making Research (School) (Tuesday W3, T4)

 

W3 Monday: Gold

 

Decision Making - LUNCH! (Monday W3, T4)

 

W2 Thursday: Gold

 

Research Task: Belonging to a community

 

W2 Wednesday: Gold

 

Research Task: Belonging at school

 

W2 Tuesday: Gold

 

Research Task: Belonging at home.

 

Gold - T4 W1 Thursday

 

Research Task: Niue Food

 

Gold - T4 W1 Wed