Taha Tinana

For this task we had to go on a New Zealand sign language dictionary where we found out how to say 3 different sports in sign language.We learnt who to say the 4 different sports in sign language to celebrate New Zealand sign language week.

Rata and the tree

This is our reading task. It's about the myth or legend of Rata and the tree. First we had to agree or disagree towards a statement. Then we had to pick another myth or legend of Maui. I chose Maui and the sun. I enjoyed this task because I got to re-read this text and get a better understanding of this story.  

Writing - Sign Language

For this task we had to do a explanation writing for sign language week. We also explained what NZSL is. As our tests are coming up next term this was kind of like a practice for our writing test.

Taha Whanau - Introducing the members of my family

For this task we had to pick one of the Taha's. I picked Taha Whanau, because I wanted to introduce my family. I have one brother, two sisters my parent and me. That's my family!!

Taha Hinengaro - Mixed Emotions

Today I had to do a blog post about hinegaro and this was about my feeling and about how I feel about the three things on the first page. It was easy because I just needed to video my self how I feel
eating your favourite food
b) watching a action/thriller movie
c) take a Maths/Writing/Reading test

The three Emotions I picked was Nervous, frightened and excited

Taha Tinana - Sign Language

For this task we had to pick three different sports on slide one. Then we had to try and do it in sign language. The three sports I did was Netball, Soccer and Table Tennis. I picked these ones because I enjoy them. 

Te Reo Maori - Ko Wai O Hoa

For this task we were asking each other, Who are your friends? in Maori. Or we could do parents and teachers. Raua means only two people and Ratou means more than two. For the create task me and my friend Laolao decided to  make it look like we were messaging each other. I also  added Maori and English translation for those who don't understand. I enjoyed this task because I got to learn how to say my friends in Maori!!

Taha Whanau - How to introduce yourself in Sign Language

For this task we did Taha Whanau. We had to try and introduce ourselves in Sign Language. I enjoyed this task because I got to learn how to spell my name. 

Greek Myth

For this task we had did a math task based on the Greek Myth of Theseus and the Minotaur.

Sign Language Week!!

 

Happy sign language week to everyone!! For this task we learnt how to say I live in the top half of New Zealand Aotearoa. This was confusing at first, but just started learning very slowly and took tiny stepson learning this. You can learn it too, just  copy from these bottom photos and work your way up! This is the Link that we  used to find out how to do this!! 

John Tui - Tongan Hero

For this task I had to pick a Tongan Hero. I picked a famous Tongan Actor, John Tui. I really enjoyed this task because I got to learn about a person I've never even learnt about.