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?