Response To Text: Spirit Of The Bird

Spirit of the Bird by Ben Brown

Response to Text

 

  1. Where do Pai and her whanau camp?
They camp at  in the mountains in new zealand

 

2.  How did Moa get their name? 

She got her name by the animal called moa

 

3.  Have Pai and her whanau always lived on this land? Which part of the story tells you this?

 

Yes and and the is on page 2 is pai has dreamt all ten years in the new land.

 

4.  On page 4 the author uses the phrase “that remains to be dreamt”. Using clues from the text, tell me what you think this means.

 

I think this means that she is imagining a picture on the cave wall.

 

5.  How does Pai feel about the egg hunt, and why?  Which part of the story tells you this?

 

She feels unhappy because she knows the Moa is a gift the part is on the start of page 4

 

6.  Why do you think the Moa is  “especially alert” when Pai finds it in the forest? 

 

Because it is really big and it can take over a person.

 

7.  Find at least 2 words and phrases that tell us that the Moa is “especially alert”.

  1.  Stepping
  2.  pausing

New Zealand Birds: Response To Text

New Zealand Birds: Our Feathered Friends

Response to Text

  • What is the name of the native New Zealand bird known for its vibrant blue feathers, long red bill, and distinctive white undertail?

 

  1. A) Tui
  2. B) Kea
  3. C) Pukeko
  4. D) Ruru

  • Which native New Zealand bird is renowned for its melodious song and iridescent plumage?

 

  1. A) Weka
  2. B) Piwakawaka
  3. C) Tui
  4. D) Ruru

Inference Questions:

  • Why are Wekas vulnerable to population declines in some areas, according to the article?

 

  1. A) Due to their flightless nature
  2. B) Because of their fearless behavior
  3. C) Predation by introduced species
  4. D) Lack of suitable habitat

  • Why are Keas described as cheeky birds in the article?

 

  1. A) Because they have bright orange underwings
  2. B) Due to their olive-green plumage
  3. C) Because they often investigate objects and vehicles
  4. D) Because they inhabit alpine regions

  • Based on the article, what role do Rurus play in the ecosystem?

 

  1. A) Controlling nocturnal pests
  2. B) Mimicking sounds from their environment
  3. C) Investigating backpacks and tents
  4. D) Foraging for insects on the wing

Making Connections – My Camp/Both Camps/Kids Camp

Task Description: Today I finished my work called making connection.  we had to read a person camp that they had in the past and compare theirs to ours and pick a persons description and write what they did on there camp  and what we did differently then write what we both still do.

Thea’s Camp Adventure : Response To Text

Thea’s camp adventure

Response to text

 

  1. Where is Camp Kowhai located?
  2. a) In the city centre
  3. b) Near a beach
  4. c) In a forest with rimu trees and a stream 
  5. d) On a mountaintop

 

  1. What is Thea’s main challenge at the beginning of the story?
  2. a) Keeping up with her classmates physically
  3. b) Overcoming her fear of heights
  4. c) Making new friends 
  5. d) Missing her family

 

  1. How does Thea overcome her shyness?
  2. a) By conquering her fear of heights
  3. b) By participating in the camp activities
  4. c) By singing around the campfire
  5. d) By helping Mr. Hoaka

 

  1. What event helps Thea step outside her comfort zone?
  2. a) Building the waka
  3. b) Finding the lost kiwi chick
  4. c) Participating in the obstacle course
  5. d) Listening to Mr. Hoaka’s stories

 

  1. What is the main theme of the story?
  2. a) The importance of following directions
  3. b) The beauty and importance of nature
  4. c) Overcoming shyness and making new friends 
  5. d) The value of listening to stories

 

  1. How do you think Thea feels at the end of the story?

→ Thea feels so happy what she’s overcome and so happy that she went 

And found new friends and she was happy.

 

  1. Can you relate to Thea’s experience in any way?

→Yes i can relate. It is scary at first to not be with your family and make new friends but at the end of the camp you have friends and it was really fun. And you enjoyed it so much you don’t want to leave anymore. 

 

  1. Why do you think camp experiences are valuable for young people?

→

To make new friends enjoy things and have fun. 

 

Early New Zealand History

Early New Zealand History – Response to Text

  • What was Abel Tasman’s first meeting with local Maori like?
  •  Peaceful
      1. Violent
      2. Entertaining
      3. Mutually Beneficial
  • What was the purpose of James Cook’s travels to New Zealand?
      1. To find kumara
  • To create maps of the area
    1. To make new scientific discoveries
    2. To find a new planet

  • Who was Captain William Hobson, and why was he important?
Captain William Hobson is an officer in the British royal navy. He is important because he served as the first Governor of New zealand.

  • Find the sentence/s  in the text that explains the impact that whaling and sealing had on Maori in New Zealand? Copy and Paste below.
After Cook’s voyages, a steady flow of Europeans arrived in New Zealand, getting involved in a range of diverse activities; trading, and gold mining, to whaling and sealing. These interactions between British and Maori, while creating moments of peaceful trade, also caused fights and arguments, particularly due to the trade of firearms (guns called muskets)(see left). The presence of whalers and sealers, living along the coast, left a great impact on Maori communities. 

  • “the Treaty of Waitangi signaled the start of British sovereignty over New Zealand” What does this mean? 

Research any unfamiliar words, and discuss with your partner before answering.

Control of everything

  • Cartography or map-making was a very important part of any European voyage. In your own words, how do you think it was done? How were maps made?
Maps were made with rulers, paint brush, Black ink, compass 

  • Whaling is an industry that still causes problems today – do you think we should be hunting whales? Why or why not?
I think its bad that we finding whales because whale meat is not healthy for humans to eat.

 

Maths Task

Task description: Today i finished a maths task and what I did for it is answering questions using different ways to answer it . it was really easy to do but one thing I found a bit of a struggle is fitting all of the things.