Stop Animal Slaughter

Recently in the class, we have been doing some persuasive writing. For us to complete this task, we needed a: introduction, 4 reasons and a conclusion. We first planned out writing in 4 four boxes. Those 4 boxes are our 4 main reasons about the topic we were writing about. I chose 'Why Should We Stop Killing Animals?' and I stated my reasons. What I enjoyed: I really enjoyed writing about a topic that really needs to be spread out in the world. I was very passionate about this and did my best.

What I found difficult: It was difficult sometimes because I wanted to make sure anyone could understand what I was saying and so I began to doubt myself. I found it hard to keep on writing because there was some research about the downside of going vegan or people hunting down animals for fun. It was hard because we never really what's going on in the wildlife.

What I could do next time: Next time I could make another version of this but a little more easier to understand and read for those who are younger so I can get the message across all ages.

Why Should We Stop Killing Animals?

For a very long time now animals have been used for food, clothing, and testing. We are rapidly losing animals, and we need to make a change immediately before it is too late. Please, take your time to read my reasons on why we should stop killing animals.

Firstly, we are slaughtering and torturing animals for our unnecessary needs. For example, poachers dehorn rhinos and use it for a medicine that does not work or used as a dagger handle. A poacher can dehorn a rhino without harming their skull, and their horn will eventually grow back. Although, how can a mother shield her young from predators without a horn?

Moreover, humans cannot live without animals just as we cannot live without trees. If animals suddenly disappear, forests and grasslands would die because they depend on animals. Most plants and crops rely on animal pollinators to procreate. If we lose many animal pollinators such as bees; there is a possibility that we may lose all plants. The world will struggle without bees because they pollinate most plants.

In my opinion, I truly believe that us humans can survive without eating animals. A plant-based diet is healthy because it consists of all the vitamins and nutrients our bodies need to stay alive. Even though if we lose pollinator species; it would be too late to go vegan. Many people go vegan to prevent animals from being slaughtered and to help save the environment. Did you know, over 150 million animals killed each day for food?

Lastly, animals have feelings too. Humans are not the only living beings that can feel emotions. They feel pain, sadness, and anger the same way we do. It is unfair that numerous animals are killed each day for us to eat them later on for our pleasure. They have families, friends, and - feelings. Please ensure, the next time you decide to eat an animal; think about the torture and trauma they go through.

To summarize, we shouldn't kill animals to save the environment, decrease animal extinction and endangerment; and last but not least, have more justice for animals. What are your thoughts on this topic? Do you agree or disagree with my reasons? If you disagree with my opinions, why? I'd love to hear from other perspectives.

The Man in the Cabin

WALT:

- Use paragraphs to link similar ideas together.

- Write in structured, well developed paragraphs that flow well from one to the next within the text.

- Use linking words and phrases to link paragraph for effect.

In class, we are learning to do paragraph writing.  We used this image as our writing prompt.  Everyone has described this image uniquely.  Before writing the paragraphs, we also used our five senses to help us write.
The five senses are see, hear, feel, taste and smell.  Of course, we cannot smell or taste the image, we had to think what the man could probably smell or what we would smell or taste if we put ourselves into the man's shoes.

We needed to make sure we stayed on topic and that we didn't drift off to another subject.

He sat there, waiting to be freed from what seems to be his fate.  He knew it would finally happen but not this soon. You can hear his weeping and his begging to be set free as if he didn’t do any crime.  His heart aches with the endless feeling of dysphoria kept deep inside of him. There is a putrid scent coming off him; he’s beginning to smell like a dead rotting rat.   His ability to speak or even scream for freedom had been drained from his body.  

Throughout the day, he can hear people scurrying pass to avoid unwanted attention from the man.  Some people get by quick enough to shun his wails, but most aren’t very lucky. His cries traumatize the bypassers and leave them wondering what kind of beast is inside.  At the end of the day, his breath becomes short and unstable. He gasps for the contaminated air and begins to bawl his eyes out considering it was his only way to fall asleep.

As he awakens, the taste of his own bitter tears were still there from the previous night.  His tears have been the only drop of water he’s had in a while. From day to day, he impatiently waits for the guards to eventually drop by and splash him with freezing water.  That is what he called a shower and the only to keep himself hydrated. What I enjoyed: I enjoyed using the five senses to help with our writing because we can use unique words we haven't heard of and learning new synonyms for simple words. What I found difficult; I had trouble with linking the paragraphs because I wanted to make sure my paragraphs made sense and that I didn't go off topic. What I could do next time: Use more punctuation.

Trip to Orana Park

On Tuesday, a few people from room 5 and 6 went to Orana Park.  Thanks to St Joseph's Rangiora, they had fund raised money and decided to invite us on the trip, so it was very kind of them to do that.

It was a really enjoyable experience and we learned many different facts about different animals.  There were giraffes, gorillas, lions, rhinos and zebras.  Did you know, a mother zebra leaves the herd so she can give birth to her baby?  When her child is born, they both stay away from the herd for a few days so the mother can imprint on her child.  They do this so they can recognise each other in a herd of other zebras.  Their stripes will eventually appear.
I also loved being able to hold a Rhino's horn and seeing the giraffes being fed.

If you can, visit a zoo and you can find out more facts on animals.

Dumbo

For the past few weeks, our class has been listening to the story 'Dumbo'.  Our teacher, Ms Ellis, has been reading it to us and she adds a new activity every week.
The activity I've been working on (Elephant emotions) is unfinished but I will do my best to finish it off.

Each chapter has answers that we get from the book, so we'd have to listen very carefully.

What I enjoyed:
I have been enjoying the research what emotions elephants can feel because I never knew elephants could feel that way.

What I found difficult:
I find answering the questions a little difficult because I have to remember what I know and what has been going on in the book.

What I could do next time:
Next time, I could catch up on more of the activities.

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Jesus' Ascension

This week my class and I learned about Jesus' Ascension.
Matthew 28:16-20

Jesus had promised he would send down the Holy Spirit.
He had taken his disciples to a mountain where they worshipped Him but some were with doubt.  He asks his disciples to carry on his mission and make disciples of all nations and to baptise them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.  Jesus then went back to Heaven.

What I did well:  I did well with the images.
What I enjoyed:  Reading about the ascension.
What I could do next time:  Justify my images more so it can be seen or understood more clearer. 

Pink Shirt Day

Today we are celebrating Pink Shirt Day!
Pink Shirt Day is to celebrate anti-bullying.

We either wear a pink shirt or bring something that is pink to represent anti-bullying.
This day means so much to me and many other people.
There are people out there that are being hurt and just don't know what to do.

Most of us are wearing stickers.  There are three different stickers with different sayings.
"Speak up."
"Stand together."
"Stop bullying."

Please remember to report to someone who you can trust if you see someone being bullied or if you are being bullied.  Please don't let them bully you.

That's it for now.

Remember, be a buddy not a bully!

My Loving Mother

Since Mother's Day is coming up, this week our class wrote a character description about our mother's, sisters or aunties.

Character Descriptions

WALT….

• Write a Character description
• Use ‘show not tell’ in our writing

My Mother 

My mother has got beautiful copper-coloured medium length hair. It gleams whenever the sun hits her hair. She has one graceful smile that shines brighter than the stars! My mother has angelic looking eyes; her eye smile goes along with her laugh. Even though she may be short, I know she has a big heart.

My mother is very fun-loving; she showers her undying love onto us. She fills the whole house with her laughter and happiness. She makes sure we have eaten or checks on us whenever we feel down. She's a protective mother; she does what she can to keep us safe from harm. 

She makes us feel cherished and supported. My family feels lucky to have a mother and a teacher, whenever I need a hand with school work she will always be there to help. Her laugh and smile is contagious when she smiles I smile. She teaches many other children and helps them learn to more about a subject. 

My mother doesn't like a messy house or a messy room. She likes to be neat and tidy, but sometimes she gets a little bit lazy. She cleans whenever she gets the time because she's exhausted or busy with her work. She gets a wee bit grumpy when my room is untidy because most of the time I also get lazy.

Lastly... I love my mother.