Human Rights

For the past 2 weeks, we have been learning about Human Rights. Human Rights is the rights we have as a human. We are told to create a poster that shows the 30 Human Rights.

Math Reflection

For the past few days, we have been learning about the Week of Inspirational Maths. I've learned that speed is not important and it's okay if you struggle to get the answer. We have also been doing some activities to help us with our thinking skills and using different strategies.

Tomorrow, When The War Began- Before we Read

Learning Outcome: Today I am learning to analyze the story before we read it.
One advertisement for ‘Tomorrow, When The War Began’ states:

‘Hell isn’t only a place for the damned, sometimes it’s a place where the saved take refuge… Seven teenagers take a trip to Hell. And seven come back. To Hell’

1. What do you think this statement means?

- I think it's about how the teenagers found themselves in a dangerous situation that is compared to hell.

2. What could ‘Hell’ mean in this context?

- A place or situation

3. Why do you think the story is entitled ‘Tomorrow, When the War Began’?

- Something is going to happen 'Tomorrow' which is war.

4. What does that make you think the book will be about?

- It could be about war or surviving.

5. What do you think the characters will be like?
- Teenagers

Metaphors & Similes

In English, we have started working on Creative Writing. We had to explain what a metaphor and a simile is. We then also had to write two examples for each of them.

Creative Writing Task Matrix: #1
Learning Outcome: Today I'm learning to describe a metaphor and simile using examples.

What is a metaphor?
A metaphor is a way of talking about one thing by describing it in another term.
Examples of Metaphor:
His brain is a computer
My classroom is a zoo

What is a simile?
A simile is when you use 'like' or 'as' to point out how one thing is similar to another.
Examples of Simile:
The sun was shining like a diamond
Her hair was black as a coal

Growth Mindset

Learning Outcome: Today I am learning to identify what a growth mindset is. Our task was to create a DLO to show our learning about Growth Mindset or Character Strengths.

A recent item that interests me

The Deadly Coronavirus

The coronavirus is a group of viruses that cause diseases in animals and humans. There are 4 known types in the group named Alphacoronavirus, Betacoronavirus, Gammacoronavirus, and Deltocoronavirus. The first two can only infect mammals such as bats, pigs and humans. Gammacoronavirus infects birds and poultries, while Deltocoronavirus infect both animals and humans. People that are infected by the virus are known to cause mild symptoms such as a runny nose, sore throat, cough and fever. This virus leads some people to more severe cases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome(MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome(RARS). According to the scientist, the Wuhan coronavirus is likely to become a pandemic.

The virus was first discovered in the 1960s. It was suspected to have originated from snakes and bats. Some people that are likely to become severely ill with the virus are older people and people with pre-existing medical conditions(such as heart disease and diabetes). As the infection became well known worldwide, it hooked me in a very uninterestingly way. I thought about how people endure this situation and how they cope with it.

Unfortunately, the coronavirus has negatively impacted China and other countries. This deadly infection has killed over 400 people. It has spread globally and over 20,000 people are infected. So far, Hong Kong and the Philippines have reported a death outside of China. The impact of the virus has not only affected people but also businesses and discrimination and racism against the Chinese people.

With the current event, it leaves people bothered and worried. The virus is easily transmitted to people by coughing and sneezing. Instead of panicking over this issue, we should protect ourself by it. You can do this by washing your hands every day and staying healthy and clean.

Mathematician

What does it mean to be a good Mathematician?
To be a good Mathematician, you must be able to use/have different skills to solve any maths problem. You also need to be smart and good at thinking.