Tag: Summer Learning Journey

Tongan Kiekie

I completed a Kick-Start task from the Summer Learning Journey, for this actitivty I had to create my own kiekie.

A kiekie is a traditional clothing in the Tongan culture, its a type of clothing wrapped around your waist. People often wear their kiekie on formal events, like birthday parties, funerals, church, weddings, graduations and other special occasions. Wearing a kiekie and/or ta’ovala is an important way of showing respect and honour to others towards one another. A kiekie is really important to me and my family because it represents our culture.

This activity was enjoyable because it was about my culture, and I enjoy doing activities that are related to the Polynesian culture, especially my culture. 

ComicQuest

As pair we completed a kick start activity from the summer learning journey.

The activity was to create a comic and tell a story about some characters at the beach. Our comic was about 2 friends on a trip to the beach. A girl named Siniva picked up a random ball on the ground, not knowing what to do. Until she got the idea, she decided to play volleyball. She asked her friend Bethany to play, and she gladly accepted. In the first round, Siniva served the ball and Bethany jumped trying to strike the ball but missed making Siniva win the first round. Siniva was celebrating her win and Bethany became devastated that she lost and wanted a rematch. In the second round the game was going well until Siniva hit the ball too hard, hitting Bethany in the face causing her to fall on the floor. With no chance of beating Siniva, she wanted to stop playing and offered Siniva to have ice cream with her. Siniva accepts the offer knowing that Bethany doesn’t want to play.

This activity was amusing because we got to use our ideas, Imagination, and creativity to create a comic.

Super Seesaw

I completed a summer learning journey task called Super Seesaw.

First, I watched a video on how to make a seesaw on our own.

Next, I collected the materials I needed. The materials I need are: A tube, a string, and a spoon. We didn’t had any spoon at school, so I decided to use a ruler and put the cup on the end of the ruler so it could look like a spoon.

Last, I recorded myself attempting at launching. I took me 10 attempts to score.

I enjoyed this activity because I made my own super seesaw. I did well on finding the materials I needed. I need to improve on making the string more tighter.

One Line Artwork – Step it up

I completed a summer learning journey task called One Line Artwork (Step it up).

First, I drew the bird in one line by using the scribble tool.

Next, I coloured it in. Here is the meaning of the colours if you don’t know: The colour blue means that they are happy. The colour red means that is in danger. The colour green means is that other birds are okay.

I enjoyed this activity because I like drawing. I did well on drawing. I need to improve on choosing a better colour.

One Line Artwork – Kickstart

I completed a summer learning task called One Line Artwork.

First, I watched a video of 15 easy lines.

Next, I tried finding a drawing that I should draw in one line. I decided to draw a bird.

Last, I drew a bird in one line so it could represent stuff about birds. The colour blue means that they are happy. The colour red means that is in danger. The colour green means is that other birds are okay.

I enjoyed this activity because I like drawing. I did well on drawing in one line. I need to improve on explaning why I chose the colours and the line choices.

It’s Cool to be kind – Step it up

I completed a summer learning journey task called It’s Cool to be kind. (Step it up)

First, I had to pick a blog post to comment on, I had to comment in Te Reo Maori.

Next, I had to make a copy of a Google Slide and then read some of the tips to learn how to write a Maori comment.

Last, I posted my comment on Bethany’s Blog Post.

I enjoyed this activity because I learnt how to write a comment in Te Reo Maori. I did well on writing a comment in Te Reo Maori. I need to improve on writing a hepful feedback.

Poetry Slam – Step It Up

I completed another summer learning journey task called Poetry Slam (Step it up)

First, I looked at three examples that was made by Kylah (Magnectic Poem), Irelyn (Summer life), and Sahil (Tanka).

Next, I had to pick one of the poems from the example to peform, I decided to choose Sahil’s poem. Then, I had to go in a quiet place and perform his poem.

I enjoyed this activity because I revised reading poems. I did well on speaking. I need to improve  on speaking the last sentence.

 

It’s Cool to be kind – Kickstart

I completed a summer learning journey task called It’s Cool to be kind.

First, I had to pick a blog post to comment on.

Next, I had to create my comment on a Good Document. I needed a Greetings, Positive Feedback, Helpful Feedback, Thoughtful Comment, Make a Connection and she had to ask a question.

Lastly, I posted my comment on Ane’s Blog Post.

I enjoyed this activity because. I did well on writing my comment. I need to improve on writing a hepful feedback.

Poetry Slam

I completed a summer learning journey task called Poetry Slam.

First, I had to watch the example videos.

Next, I had to make a copy of a google slide and created a resource bank of the things that inspires me in my summer poem during the Poetry Slam.

I enjoyed this activity because I liked watching the video where people performed there poems. I did well on creating my poem. I need to improve on making my own image.

Treasure Hunt

I completed a Summer Learning Journey activity called Treasure Hunt.

First, I had to watch Nano Girl’s video so I could make the materials when I can’t find the exact materials I need.

Next, I had to find the materials that I needed from the equipment list. I got all of the materials I needed but I didn’t had a tube and a string so I decided to make a tube and I used a long grass as a string.

Last, I made a labelled diagram of all the materials I collected from the equipment list.

I enjoyed this activity because I revised playing Treasure Hunt. I did well on making the things I needed. I need to improve on finding the materials I needed.