Whale Pot Bay - Chapters 9 & 10

Don't forget to complete the below doodle while listening to the final exciting two chapters. Remember the doodle should reflect the whole story as well as the chapters you are listening to. Include lots of detail and add colour for a finishing touch. 

Your work will make a great montage to complete our book study.

Whale Pot Bay - Chapter 8

Discussion Questions by Room 22

Thank you to all the students who contributed questions. Please try to answer at least 4 of the 7 questions in the comments below.

Q.1.What did Jake see at first when he looked out over the bay? - Andy Zeng
Q.2.What did the injury look like when Pimi first surfaced in Whale Pot Bay? -Chloe
Q.3.What is Blubber? - Jessica, Z 
Q.4. Why do you think Pimi’s calf is more healthy than Pimi? -Jenny
Q.5. Why does Pimi trust Steph more than Jake? -Tyler
Q.6. Do you think that Weston and Vermin will trespass again? -Elise
Q.7. Why do you think Steph wants to swim with Pimi? -Gordon

Whale Pot Bay Chpt6

A work in progress...please leave your comments. Come on Room 22 lets get all our drawings in.

Whale Pot Bay Video

Whale Pot Bay - Chapter 7 and 8

Whale Pot Bay Chapter 7

Discussion Topics
Chapter 7 - Saving Pimi. It's not all plane sailing for Milton and crew.

Q.1. Why do you think the whales are weak after diving? (Megan) 

Q.2. What is inking and why does it occur? Describe what it looks like? (Jessica Z)  

Q.3. Two stories where reported about the incident when Pimi was injured. Which source was correct? Briefly outline the correct version. (Ella) 

Q.4. Should we always trust the facts reported in newspapers, television and the internet? (Hoyi and Megan)

Q.5. Do you think Pimi will survive her injuries? (Jessica Z) 

When attacked, the pygmy sperm whale immediately releases a huge burst of feces that it whips into a massive "poo cloud" 

Chapter 8 

Once you have completed questions and activities for chapter 7. Listen to chapter 8 this time you will need to take notes on the chapter. The notes you take will help you with creating questions and activities for this chapter. This chapter is a class collaboration. Everybody will suggest questions and activities. Ella, Megan, Jessica and Hoyi will shortlist the best questions and activities and publish them to our blogchat. You will get credit for your questions.
Please read our guidelines for creating questions and activities.

Whale Pot Bay - Chapter 6

Whale Pot Bay Chapter 6

Discussion Topics
Chapter 6 - While trying to get rid of magpies Jake meets an odd hunter who's good with a rifle. This week complete the Sketch Pad while listening. Get a copy of the Sketch Pad printed out on A4. As you are listening fill in the gaps as you see fit Try to fill up the page. We will share all finished drawing on blogchat.  



This week we are identifying different types of questions that can be used to demonstrate understanding of what we read.
Source website: http://www.slideshare.net/genytuition/comprehension-question-types.
Try your best to answer all the questions this week. When complete please fill in the survey on the Week 6 activity page.

Direct Questions: The answer will be stated plainly in the story.
Q.1.When are magpies dangerous?
Q.2.Who was driving the green car?
Inferential Questions: The answer is not plainly stated. You have to read between the lines and make your deduction.
Q.3.Why did Jake prefer Boxing Day to Christmas Day?
Q.4.Why did the bald man helped Jake by shooting the magpies?
Rephrasing Questions: Rewrite some aspect of the story in your own words.
Q.5.In your own words describe the current findings from the dig.
Q.6.Explain how Jake knew Western had been in the house and gained information about Pimmy.
Vocabulary Questions: Explain the meaning of a word or phrase.
Q.7. What is a post hole borer?
Q.8. Explain what is meant by vermin.
Q.9.A hunting blind is a cover device for hunters, designed to reduce the chance of detection. There are different types of blinds for different situations, such as deer blinds and duck blinds. Some are exceedingly simple, while others are complex. Another name for hunting blind is a _________.

Week 5 Update

Hi Book Blog Chatters,

Check out the new discussion forum. Please read the first discussion topic and register your email. Warning some advertising may pop up when using the discussion forum just close the windows if this occurs.

Check out Voxels at http://mrdoob.com/projects/voxels/

Have a look at Seb's Model, He was first to share his url. Thanks to others that have since shared their url's.

Please don't alter anybody's models when viewing them. Remember to screen shot or photograph your models and share them in our padel. Not all models have to be computer generated. You could use play-doh, iceblock sticks or other materials. 

This week we will listen to Chapter 6. 
   

Whale Pot Bay - Chapter 5

Whale Pot Bay Chapter 5

Discussion Topics
Chapter 5 The paparazzi leak is discovered, an archaeological dig is planned and Milt heads home for Christmas.




Q.1. If you were as rich as Milt what would you spend your money on and why? (Ella)

Q.2. Do you believe there are hidden relicts in the cliff? Explain why. (Ella)

Q.3. What do you think happened to the turtles? (Megan)

Q.4. What type of person do you think Stephanie is? (Megan)

Q.5. Who is Scott Gray? (Hoyi)

Q.6. How is Vicki and Steph staying going to change Jake's life? (Hoyi)

Q.7.Make up a tracking code for Pimmy. Explain how your code works (Jessica.Z)

Q.8.How did Whale Pot Bay get its name? (Jessica.Z)

Q.9.What are the pro's and con's of keeping track of whales. (Mr. Robson)

Glass Elevator Animation using Scratch

Project by Benjamin Leng  

This idea was inspired by Samuel and Benjamin. Press the green flag and the button on the side of the elevator to open. Nice work Benjamin!  

Whale Pot Bay Part 3 & 4

Whale Pot Bay Chapter 3 and Chapter 4

Discussion Topics
Chapter 3 Jake teaches Milton how to surf but they're not alone.

Q1.Milt is a good photographer. How do we know this and what do you think influenced this passion in photography?

Q2.There is a special photo that Jake notices. What is the photo of and why does Jake want a copy of the photo?

Q3.What is “spy hopping”?

Q4.Jake is sure Stuart Weston is a soil scientist. How is Jake fooled by Stuart Weston?

Q5.What does the word “innuendo” mean?

Q6.How did Milt treat Jake after the incident on the beach? Do you think this was fair on Jake?

Q7.What is your opinion on the magazine “Celeb Investigate”?

Chapter 4 The strategy to deal with paparazzi is devised when a new problem arrives in the bay.

Q8.Milt has set ground rules for being with both Jake and Steph. What rules does he make?

Q9.Steph gets to ride in Milts glass elevator. What does she see as the elevator descends?

Q10.What is the name for a baby whale?

Q11.How did they initally go about saving the whale?

Q12.How did Jake know that the baby whale was dead? How did Steph know?

Q13.Why did Jake’s dad dig an extra big hole?

Q14.What reason was given for the mother whale beaching?

Q15.How did Stephanie keep the mother whale calm?

Q16.Steph named the mother Pimmy. Where did the name come from?

Q17.Why did Colin the vet tag Pimmy?

Week 3 - Checkpoint

Whale Pot Bay - Part 2

Listen to Chapter 2. Make sure you have headphones so you can listen independently. This week I would like you to make a doodle while your listening. When you have finished listening can you take a photo of your doodle and share your doodle on padlet  http://padlet.com/jrobson/whalepotbaychpt2. If you do the doodle on A4 your teacher may scan it on the photocopier for you. Check with your teacher.Next choose one or two discussion topics and record your thoughts in the comments below. 

Discussion Topics

• What made Jake behave like a mad man?
• Jake crashed the jeep into an old log and then into a stream. Did he get away with his irresponsible behaviour?
• Why was Jake’s actions particularly disturbing?
• Laughter in the Air is a song Stephanie likes what is special about this song?
• Did Vicki blame Jake for upsetting Stephanie? Why or why not?
• Vicki says to Jake “you can’t go back and change things”. Why does she have this view on life?
• How long did it take Jake and his Dad to start talking again?
• Who was watching Jake surf?
• Who was Jake going to be teaching to surf and what were the special conditions?
• Should children keep secrets from their parents?
• Should Jake trust Milton?

Whale Pot Bay by Des Hunt

Listen to Chapter 1. Next choose one or two discussion topics and record your thoughts in the comments below.
   

Discussion Topics

• What type of place is Hauruanui? How do you know? 
• Would you like to live in Hauruanui? State why or why not?
• Jake likes to help his Dad at work. What is Jake’s Dad’s name and what does he do for as living? 
• Who is Milton Summer? What does Jake think of him?
• Why did Jake feel uncomfortable about the visitors?
• Do you think Jake is wanting change in his life?
• What does Jake think of Stephanie? Do you think Jake will become friends with Stephanie later in the story?