Lo- Answer the two questions
What do I think I have improved on?
I think I have improved with my discus throwing skills. I have been working on my technique and my spin as well as hand placement.
What comments did I receive?
Your spin throw is looking much better.
When jumping toss yourself in the air.
Thursday, 28 February 2019
Friday, 22 February 2019
Atlantic Slave Trade
https://drive.google.com/a/hornby.school.nz/open?id=1AJVogmGsQctXFRgbVDDMlM0bczhqYNEX&usp=sharing
Click the link to find out about the Slave triangle
What was the slave triangle
The First Passage was from Europe to Africa. The cargo on this passage was guns and weapons.
What was the Middle Passage
The first slaves to America went to Charles Town, South Carolina. Here slaves would be sold in auctions.
What was the third passage
Materials like cotton and tobacco that slaves picked were sent to Europe and sold
I like how much depths we went in to with this topic.
What was the third passage
Materials like cotton and tobacco that slaves picked were sent to Europe and sold
I like how much depths we went in to with this topic.
Thursday, 21 February 2019
Creative Writing Reflection
Creative Writing Reflection
So far in English, we have learnt about Language Features, Sensory Language, Metaphors and Similes and Slam Poetry
What makes “good” creative writing,
So far in English, we have learnt about Language Features, Sensory Language, Metaphors and Similes and Slam Poetry
What makes “good” creative writing,
- Be Creative
- Write what you know
- Push yourself
- Write what you like
I enjoyed the Sensory Language. I like the challenge of having to use all five senses.
Burgers
Recipe
Basic Hamburger Recipe
Ingredients - Serves 4
• 250g lean beef or lamb mince
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 egg
• 1cup soft white breadcrumbs
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tsp oil
Method
1. Mix the mince, onion, egg, breadcrumbs and seasonings
together.
2. Using wet hands shape into 4 flat patties of equal size.
3. Heat oil in a frying pan, add patties and cook for about 5
minutes each side or until cooked through.
4. Serve between buns or bread with desired fillings
What roles I had
I was wiping down the benches
I was cooking the patties
What issues did you encounter
The patties kept on breaking, next time we will cut the onions smaller.
What improvements need to be made
The jobs need to be spread out evenly in our group.
Tuesday, 19 February 2019
Heart attacks
What is it?
A heart attack is when there is a sudden blockage of an artery that supplies blood to a part of your heart. It happens when a blood clot completely blocks the flow of blood and seriously reduces blood flow to the heart muscle.

Cause
You smoke
You have high cholesterol
A heart attack is when there is a sudden blockage of an artery that supplies blood to a part of your heart. It happens when a blood clot completely blocks the flow of blood and seriously reduces blood flow to the heart muscle.
Cause
You smoke
You have high cholesterol
You have high blood pressure
You have diabetes
You are physically inactive
You are overweight or obese
You eat an unhealthy diet
How to prevent it
Don't smoke
Stay relaxed when stressing
Stay in shape
Eat healthily
Treatment
Treatment ranges from lifestyle changes and cardiac rehabilitation to medication, stents and bypass surgery.
Medications given to treat a heart attack might include: Aspirin
Aspirin reduces blood clotting
Symptoms
Sweating, Restricting Feeling, Fatigue, Shortness of Breath, Dizziness,
You have diabetes
You are physically inactive
You are overweight or obese
You eat an unhealthy diet
How to prevent it
Don't smoke
Stay relaxed when stressing
Stay in shape
Eat healthily
Treatment
Treatment ranges from lifestyle changes and cardiac rehabilitation to medication, stents and bypass surgery.
Medications given to treat a heart attack might include: Aspirin
Aspirin reduces blood clotting
Symptoms
Sweating, Restricting Feeling, Fatigue, Shortness of Breath, Dizziness,
Insomnia, Chest pain
Monday, 18 February 2019
Metaphors & Similes
- What is a metaphor?
- A metaphor states that one thing is another thing
- A simile is a type of figurative language that describes something by comparing it to something else with words like or as.
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