Belonging - Short Film

This video was made as an entry into a short film competition by a student around your age.  The theme was belonging.  Have they done a good job? Why? Why not?



Summarise what happens in this short film.  How does the film deal with the concept of 'belonging?'.



Do you think it is effective to tell a story without any speaking? Why? Why not? Does the music support /change the viewer's perception of the story?



Can you name a film or book that has belonging as a theme? (There are lots that I can think of...)

A 'sticky' problem!

Watch this video through - remember to use headphones so that you don't disturb others around you or keep the volume very low.






What messages does this video teach us?  How can we transfer this into our classroom?

How do our school norms fit with this video?

Have you seen, heard about or been part of something like this before?


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Welcome to Room 4 2014

We are just getting back into the swing of things here at Tawa Int.

This year the year 8s and I have moved from Room 14 to Room 4, we have been joined by a great bunch of Year 7s and we are all enjoying getting to know each other.

We are looking forward to using the new learning streets and getting into the library more as it is on our door step.

The start of the year is always a very reflective time for me as I settle back into school after the long holidays.  

What do you find hard at the start of the school year?

What goals/resolutions do you have for 2014?

Anna's trip to Europe

Here are some photos and info from Anna

"This week we've been touring the Alsace region in France. Here are some photos of the places we've visited.

The entrance to the Chateau du Haut - Koenigsbourg (a medieval castle)"

Juicy Writing

Superfreak by Brian Falkner

• Tell us about a part in this book that you have enjoyed so far?  
• How does the author hook you into the story.  
• Tell us something about the main character.  
• Make a prediction, how do you think the story will finish.  
• Finally, who would you recommend this book to?

Chinese Cinderella

• Tell us about a part in this book that you have enjoyed so far?  
• How does the author hook you into the story.  
• Tell us something about the main character.  
• Make a prediction, how do you think the story will finish.  
• Finally, who would you recommend this book to?

Once by Morris Gletizman

• Tell us about a part in this book that you have enjoyed so far?  
• How does the author hook you into the story.  
• Tell us something about the main character.  
• Make a prediction, how do you think the story will finish.  
• Finally, who would you recommend this book to?

The ghosts of iron bottom sound

• Tell us about a part in this book that you have enjoyed so far?  
• How does the author hook you into the story.  
• Tell us something about the main character.  
• Make a prediction, how do you think the story will finish.  
• Finally, who would you recommend this book to?

George's Marvellous Medicine by Roald Dahl

• Tell us about a part in this book that you have enjoyed so far?  
• How does the author hook you into the story.  
• Tell us something about the main character.  
• Make a prediction, how do you think the story will finish.  
• Finally, who would you recommend this book to?