Tuesday 22 May 2012

Hatchet

We just finished reading Hatchet. 

Answer any or all of these questions in your comments:
  • What did you think of it? 
  • Would you recommend it to other people? Why?
  • Do you think it would make a good movie?
  • How do you think Brian changed?
  • What was your favourite part?

Wednesday 9 May 2012

Storybird

 
Check out Storybird and some of the amazing artwork on the site. Also have a read through some of the very clever stories people have written.

See if you can choose some artworks and start planning a storybird of your own.

Monday 7 May 2012

Yugioh Card Maker


 

Have you had a go at making a Yugioh Card yet? Feel free to make one and email it to me or print it and bring it in.

Grace Cossington-Smith



This is a painting by Grace Cossington-Smith titled "Four Panels". We are recreating our own "Four Panels" in art at the moment. 

Which of the panels do you like best and why?

Problem of the Week

Ten bottles are to be placed in a crate so that no three bottles lie in a line in any direction - rows, columns and diagonals.

There are five distinct solutions to this problem. Good luck!

Sunday 6 May 2012

What's an Aussie?

As we look at Australian values and identity this term, take some time to think about what a typical Australian is like.

Does this picture represent a typical Australian?
What do people from other countries think we are like?
What other stereotypes are given to Australians?
How can we change what the world thinks of us?

Welcome


Welcome to our class blog. This week for homework you need to make a comment on at least one post on this blog. 

Make sure you show your parents. They are always welcome to leave comments too.

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