Your school reports are being written in the next 3 days. Mr McCartney wants you to put a highlights package together. My best 4 paragraphs of work this year. It can be ANY paragraph work you have completed in English this year, at this school, or another school if you have recently arrived here. Mr McCartney has given an example for you. My paragraphs (Copy and paste) 12 point font My paragraph (Copy and paste again - highlight keywords and best bits - no more than 8 words highlighted 12 Point font Summarise (60 to 80) using Firstly, secondly next and lastly, why this has been included 14 point font Teeth Scars There was snow on the ground and I had my hands in my pockets, to keep them warm. The drainpipe in the factory was broken and freezing water had turned to ice on the footpath. I was going to Glebelands Primary School, but never got there because I fell forward on the ice and broke my two front teeth off. I have a scar in my mouth, where one of my front teeth used to be. When I was 11 or 12, I was walking down the road in Kemback Street in Dundee Scotland. It was freezing cold, so it must have been in the winter months of December, January or February. In Scotland, the long holidays are in June and July, whereas in New Zealand, summer holidays are in December and January. 133 words Teeth Scars There was snow on the ground and I had my hands in my pockets, to keep them warm. The drainpipe in the factory was broken and freezing water had turned to ice on the footpath. I was going to Glebelands Primary School, but never got there because I fell forward on the ice and broke my two front teeth off. When I was 11 or 12, I was walking down the road in Kemback Street in Dundee Scotland. It was freezing cold, so it must have been in the winter months of December, January or February. In Scotland, the long holidays are in June and July, whereas in New Zealand, summer holidays are in December and January. Firstly, I broke both my front teeth, Secondly, it was caused by falling over on ice. Next, it took place in winter when my hands were in my pockets and I could not break my fall with my arms. Lastly, it happened in Dundee Scotland when I was 11 or 12 and on my way to Glebelands Primary School. I chose this as one of my best pieces of work, because it is one of my earliest memories of school. 80 Words Summary My best work paragraphs (Copy and paste) 12 point font My paragraph (Copy and paste again - highlight keywords and best bits - no more than 8 words highlighted 12 Point font Summarise (60 to 80) using Firstly, secondly next and lastly, why this has been included 14 point font Start pasting your TOP 4 pieces of paragraph written work here 1Cinereous mourner Deep in the Amazonian rainforest, researchers came across an elusive bird’s nest and decided to film it. When a chick hatched, they saw a creature that looked and behaved more like a toxic moth caterpillar than a baby bird. It was excellent at mimicry; fooling its natural predators, like monkeys and snakes, into believing that it is a toxic caterpillar. This species of birds is called cinereous mourner. It's the first species of birds that have been observed by humans to pretend to be something they are not. It is very hard to find because of its remote habitat. (paragraph on the cinereous mourner from the Stay Away from Me worksheet) Cinereous mourner Deep in the Amazonian Rainforest, researchers came across an elusive bird’s nest and decided to film it. When a chick hatched, they saw a creature that looked and behaved more like a toxic moth caterpillar than a baby bird. It was excellent at mimicry; fooling its natural predators, like monkeys and snakes, into believing that it is a toxic caterpillar. This species of birds is called cinereous mourner. It's the first species of birds that have been observed by humans to pretend to be something they are not. It is very hard to find because of its remote habitat. (paragraph on the cinereous mourner from the Stay Away from Me worksheet) Summary: Firstly, the cinereous mourner lives in the Amazonian Rainforest. Next its chicks mimic the toxic moth caterpillar tp scare predators away. Additionally, they are the first species of birds discovered to pretend to be another animal. Lastly, they live in remote areas. I chose this paragraph because the cinereous mourner is my favourite bird and I enjoyed writing about it. (60 words) 2The Mimic Octopus The mimic octopus is able to change its color, size, shape and form in order to scare other predators. For example, it can change to look like a sea snake or a starfish, both of whom are very dangerous and poisonous sea animals. It is reputed to be able to take the form of 15 other sea creatures. This type of octopus is found in Indonesia and in the Great Barrier Reef. It was first discovered in 1998. (paragraph on the mimic octopus from the Stay Away from Me worksheet) The Mimic Octopus The mimic octopus is able to change its color, size, shape and form in order to scare other predators. For example, it can change to look like a sea snake or a starfish, both of whom are very dangerous and poisonous sea animals. It is reputed to be able to take the form of 15 other sea creatures. This type of octopus is found in Indonesia and in the Great Barrier Reef. It was first discovered in 1998. (paragraph on the mimic octopus from the Stay Away from Me worksheet) Summary: Firstly, the mimic octopus can change its colour, size, shape and form to mimic 15 other sea creatures to scare predators away. Secondly, it lives in Indonesia and the Great Barrier Reef. Lastly, it was discovered in 1998. I chose to include the paragraph about the mimic octopus because it is one of my favourite animals as it is a random animal that nobody knows. (65 words) 3Overall Mood (The Dark Horse) The overall mood of this poster is sadness; apart from the colourful letters of the title, and a few colourful items (like the man’s pink crocs), the colours used in the poster and the posture and facial expression of the man look depressing or exhausted. He seems like he has almost given up on life and the wall that he is leaning against looks dirty and old on the edges. It seems like the title “The Dark Horse” with its happy-looking letters and the beautiful Maori drawings is the only joyful thing that the man has in his life. Maybe he is a brilliant chess player? (paragraph on overall mood of the The Dark Horse poster) Overall Mood (The Dark Horse) The overall mood of this poster is sadness; apart from the colourful letters of the title, and a few colourful items (like the man’s pink crocs), the colours used in the poster and the posture and facial expression of the man look depressing or exhausted. He seems like he has almost given up on life and the wall that he is leaning against looks dirty and old on the edges. It seems like the title “The Dark Horse” with its happy-looking letters and the beautiful Maori drawings is the only joyful thing that the man has in his life. Maybe he is a brilliant chess player? (paragraph on overall mood of the The Dark Horse poster) Summary: Firstly, this movie poster looks depressing or sad. Secondly, it looks sad because of the facial expression and posture of the man that signals exhaustion or sadness. Next, the wall the man leans against looks dirty and old. Lastly, only the colourful letters and the Maori drawing add a bit of happiness to the poster. I chose this paragraph as one of my best because I enjoyed researching The Dark Horse and it seemed like an interesting movie to me. (80 words) 4The End of my Holidays The end of my holidays was sad because my sisters and brothers had to leave. I actually got used to being and playing with my sisters and brothers and missed them a lot -- most of them. But I was glad that one of my brothers was leaving because I do not get along well with him. He has a different dad than me and he thinks that he is better than me. So him leaving was actually good. The last day of my holidays I spent alone and partly with my mom. (paragraph on the End of the School Holidays) The End of my Holidays The end of my holidays was sad because my sisters and brothers had to leave. I actually got used to being and playing with my sisters and brothers and missed them a lot -- most of them. But I was glad that one of my brothers was leaving because I do not get along well with him. He has a different dad than me and he thinks that he is better than me. So him leaving was actually good. The last day of my holidays I spent alone and partly with my mom. (paragraph on the End of the School Holidays) Summary: Firstly, the last day of my holidays was sad. Secondly, it was sad because my siblings were leaving. Next, it was good that one of my brothers was leaving though; we have a different dad and don’t get along well. Lastly, the last day of the holiday I spent with my mom. I included this paragraph into the list of my best four paragraphs because it was fun to write about it -- I was actually glad the holidays were over so I could go back to school. (87 words)