Food Tech / Chocolate Chip Cookies

Hi everybody, on Wednesday and on Thursday we made chocolate chip cookies! Here is how we made them:

On Wednesday we first made the base of the cookie which is the dough, then we bake the cookies.

How we made the dough, we had to mix flour, white sugar, chocolate chips, butter, baking powder, vanilla essences. 

On Thursday, we had to cut the dough in half equally, then we moulded it into circles equally, we used 2 tray's to put the cookies in. On the first tray we had to make 16 cookie shape and 8 on the other tray! After that we gave the cookies a flat shape by using a fork. 

Then we put them in the oven and the oven was at fan bake and 180C, we had to leave them for about 9 minutes or maybe more then that, it depends if the cookies edges are golden.

For me the cookies tasted crumbly and sweet but yummy, I didn't really like the texture because it was crumbly I usually don't like those cookies, but overall it tastes good.

Here is the recipe we used:

ingredients:

• 1/4 c sugar (50g) 
• 100g margarine or butter
• 2T condensed milk
• 1T Baking powder
• 1c Flour
• 1t Vanilla Essence 
• 1/4c of inclusions 

Method:

1. Preheat oven to fan bake (350 Degrees/180C).
2. Cream the butter (room temperature) and sugar together in a large bowl.
3.  add the condensed milk to the creamed mixture and mix with a wooden spoon then add the Vanilla Essence.
4. Sift the flour and the baking powder together and Add to the mixture.
5. when adding the inclusions, push the ingredients together slowly, not stirring.
6. Use a teaspoon to scoop out the dough (25g - 30g)
7. Roll them all into even circle shapes using the palms of your hands.
8. Place on a baking tray. press down with a fork or palm of your hand flatten the dough slightly.
9. Bake (180 degrees)  for 8 to 9 minutes( depending on if the edges are a brownish colour).
10. EAT

Bye

Benny / Drama !

What is Picture Dictation ?

Picture dictation is like a picture really, here is an example: a teacher could be describing a picture or a scene, and the students have to draw, there are more many examples to find out what Picture Dictation is, the aim of picture dictation is to listen close, the drawing should be quick. Here is another example of Picture Dictation: Maybe you are reading a story and you have to draw one of the scene in the story, this drawing of the scene can include a word.

Our teacher told us to do picture dictation about the story we read called "Benny!" We had to fold our piece of paper into thirds and it gives us 6 spaces in our paper, and whatever scene it is first we have to draw it in the first box we had in our paper!

What is Role on the Wall?

Role on the wall is an outline of a body that is drawn into a sheet of paper, then students or you, have to write inside the drawing or the outside of the drawing with words or phrases about you or about a  character you have in mind. (Here is a picture of what it can be)

What is an Iceberg? 

You might be thinking the iceberg in real life but in drama it is an outline of an iceberg, on top of the iceberg you or have to write what people think about you or what the other characters think about that main character. I think you get what I mean right?

What is Hot Seating?

Hot Seating is where you ask people open questions not closed questions. Its interviewing a character or like just asking them open questions. Here is an example of an open question: Why did you choose that answer?

We had an activity in drama, we had to form a doughnut shape, then the people who were inside the doughnut had to ask the people that were in the outside of the doughnut open questions.

Other Task:

(Write 5 questions you would like to ask Benny, I or the Mum)

Here are my 5 questions, me and my buddies made this:

1. How did you feel when Benny walked out?

2. How did you feel when Benny pushed in the water?

3. Why do you think Benny said "I'm not stupid!?"

4. What happened next after Benny left? 

Here is a video were we had to act and ask questions to one main character! I was grouped with Liyah, Artee, Zoe!

( This link is the video, I could not show it here because it's not letting me add it to my blog! )

Hot Seating Video

Writing In Role:

Dear Benny, I am so sorry about what happened at the beach a week ago, I just couldn't resist just ignoring you after you walked out on me, are you mad at me? I am sorry, but I don't know why you said "I'm not stupid!" These words you said had been bugging me ever since, I hope you can forgive me. 

Sincerely I.

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The Lack Of Pigeons | Hurumanu 2

Hi everybody, so Hurumanu 2 is drama and reading, today we are doing reading, we have to pick a story and do tasks and questions about that story! I picked a story called "The Lack Of Pigeons"! I hope you enjoy!

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Questions:

Why did Meredith tell people she had an audition?

She told the people she had an audition because she thinks maybe they knew about it and she wanted them to go see it or watch it!

How did Meredith's Mum react to news of the audition?

I think her Mum was quite excited and happy or proud of her because maybe she was doing an audition!

What is the author trying to tell us in this story?

I think the author is trying to tell us about a girl called Meredith noticing quite some things that are different!

What do you think happens at an audition?

I think what happens on an audition is where people show some of their talents or like other things like cooking or singing, it depends on what programme the company or the show is doing like for example, the main programme was about singing!

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Prediction...

Predict what would happen if there really was an audition..

My prediction would probably be this: Meredith would actually be able to get seen by people and her Mum would be super proud at her, maybe she would be really happy and maybe had won the audition

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DLO 

Here is an DLO task I have to do if I finish doing the other activities that are part of the story!

Write a letter to the author:

Dear Paul Mason the author, I would just like to ask you question about the story "Bok Choy" you made, but first I want to say your story is quite interesting though, the start hooked me and stuff. Here are my questions. 1. Why is the main character's name Meredith? Is it because you like that name? 2. What was the purpose of the story? 3. Are you proud of what you have made?, I hope you can reply back to this! That's all I have to say, BYE!!

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Okay, that's all for Hurumanu 2!

Ask Eddie | Reading Tasks | Hurumanu 2

Hi everyone, today for Hurumanu 2 I am picking "Ask Eddie," the book. We have to pick a book to read then we have to do activities and answer questions about the book, and make a DLO!

Enjoy!!

Questions:

1. How did Eddie feel when the class asked him what a powhiri? Why? Eddie felt kind of embarrassed and shy because people said he was maori and he hasn't been in one, people thinks he knows what a powhiri, (I think so)!

2. How does Eddie feel when Koro Tu comes back to school agian? Why? He felt a little bit nervous because he was scared he would be a selection or he would get picked!

3. How does the author feel about the culture? The author feels proud and feels amazed!

4. What is a kura/powhiri/koha/paepae? A kura is where you can learn some maori things or stuff, a powhiri is wear you do dances and singing and stuff!

Activities:

Explain what happens with Eddies picture and how he felt!

What happened with Eddie's picture: He painted a picture or drew and then Koro Tu saw it, then he showed it to the class and he was very proud and happy!

DLO Task:

(Use Canva to create a new cover for your story!)

Click link to see the cover 

Ask Eddie New Book Cover Design 

That will be the story for today!

Staying Afloat | Hurumanu 2 / Reading

Hello there,

Today I have another reading task for Hurumanu 2, this time we have more tasks for this story called Staying Afloat, we have 3 coloured groups and whatever coloured group we were in we had to read one story that we had to in our coloured group!

Questions:

What is a Kupenga? A Kupenga is a thing for catching or trapping something like a fish or a butterfly!

Why did Vika's face go scarlet? Vika's face went scarlet because of Kele, Kele was grinning, and maybe because he had caught the fish. Also because she was trying to pull her rod furiously!

Describe Vika's Personality:

• Vika has a type of personality when they want to show off, just a little bit, she gets embarrassed to easily, she is also funny and mean, and nice too.

Describe Kele's Personality:

• Kele's personality has a type of personality that includes being greedy when it comes to trying to show off, but he is nice, he has a type pf this humour, just a bit! 

How did Kele feel about Grandad's old fishing stories? Kele felt a little bit worried or scared in my opinion, he was also shocked when he heard Grandad's story!

Other Task: Predict What Would Happen If Kele Wasn't Wearing His Life Jacket...

 If Kele had not wore his life jacket, Kele might of drowned when he fell into the water, and drink a lot of salty water, he would of probably tried to swim.

DLO:

For the our DLO we just have to do one of the DLO task that our teacher have written for us to pick, the one I picked was : Record Yourself reading your favourite part of the story!

Take a look:

That's all for this task,

BYE!

Olly's New Bike | Hurumanu 2 / Reading

Hi, 

we were told to do a blog spot everytime we had a reading task and answer questions, the story I picked is called : Olly's New Bike.

Olly's New Bike is about a boy called Olly wanting a new bike from the bike store but his mom got a bike that was dirty and was not new, and it was from the garage sale, his parents were divorced and he didn't have friends until this grown up called Mohamed came and greeted them when he saw Olly crying, he finally got a new friend when Mohamed introduced his family.

Tasks:

Questions:

How did Olly feel when he got his new bike? I think Olly felt super mad and sad, also furious, I also think he felt like he can’t get anything good.

Why did Olly feel like this?

Maybe because he couldn’t get the bike he wanted.

Describe Olly's peronality:

Olly has a different personality when it comes to the things he wants or likes, it’s like he can’t control himself, he is not that grateful for what he has. He can be nice too.

Extra Description:

Olly has dark, short brown hair that glows in the sun, his back hair stands up like a mountain, he has a type of skin colour that is light and a bit tan at the same time.

Predict If Mohamed Hadn't Move In Next Door:

I think that Olly would stay the same and wouldn’t have any friends that’s next to him, he also probably wouldn’t be able to help Mohamed’s son with his english. Maybe Olly would not be happy a lot of times if they were not there.

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PHILIPPINES INDEPENDENCE DAY!

Magandang umaga, 

this week we are learning about the "Philippines Independence Day!"

Here are some things about "Philippines Independence Day" :

When is "Philippines Independence Day" celebrated each year?

Philippines Independence Day is actually celebrated in the June 12. This is year it is celebrated in Friday in New Zealand and same in the Philippines, and in some other countries.

What does "Philippines Independence Day" date represent in history?

Philippines Independence Day marks the nations independence when the Spanish rule on June 12, 1898. This event is also known as "Araw ng kalayaan" which means "Day of freedom."

What activities are used to celebrate "Philippines Independence Day"?

You could attend cultural concerts or plays, going out, setting out fireworks, and more by having a feast. Attending cultural concerts or plays is the best way to celebrate "Philippines Independence Day."

What food dishes are often eaten during "Philippines Independence Day" celebrations?

There are a lot a food that us Filipino like to eat to celebrate "Philippines Independence Day" but the most popular food Filipino like to eat on "Philippines Independence Day," (there are other foods). Here are 5 dishes are often eaten on "Philippines Independence Day": Adobo, Kare- Kare, Lechon Baboy, Sisig, and many more. 

That's all for today!

Here are some pictures: