Using the National Library 2

Using the National Library

2. Newspapers

L.I. Develop our knowledge of Auckland and the Tamaki river

Familiarise ourselves with an online NZ resource

Use this link to open the National Library website

Enter Panmure Bridge 1865  into the search box

Open the Southern star newspaper article named - Laying the cornerstone.

What event is this article about?

This is about laying the last cornerstone

What makes it different to a newspaper story today?

The language and picture.

Copy and paste a definition of these words, and then use the word in a sentence that shows you know what it means:

proceedings - a particular action or course or manner of action.

necessitated - to make necessary or unavoidable: The breakdown of the car necessitated a change in our plans.

procured - to obtain or get by care, effort, or the use of special means: to procure evidence.

masonry - stonework

appurtenances - something subordinate to another, more important thing; adjunct; accessory.

objectionable - causing or tending to cause an objection, disapproval, or protest.

Sentence - Masonry - "cracks in the finished masonry"

Take this one sentence from the article and rewrite, and repunctuate it so that it makes more sense to a modern reader.

We may here observe that the piles which are driven into the ground with remarkable accuracy as to straightness, are well sheathed, from the bed of the river to the high water mark, with metal, securely fastened, so as to guard the bottom portions of the piles from the ravages of the worm.

My version:

We may observe that the piles are driven into the ground, with remarkable accuracy as to straightness, are well sheathed from the bed of the river to the high water mark, with metal, securely fastened. So as to guard the bottom portions of the piles from the ravages of the worm.

Copy and paste the acknowledgement from the site here

http://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=search&d=DSC18651023.2.18

Readabout it Thinkabout it - Unit 2

Unit 2 - Review

Chill Out

Game	‘Chill’	Graphics	8
System	PlayStation	Sound	9
Type	Snowboarding	Gameplay	7
Developer	1-2	Lastability	9
Release	Out now	Over all	8.5

Watch out Cool Boarders, there is a fierce competitor on the tracks.

‘Chill’ is a radical new snowboarding game that’s sure to raise some eyebrows.

It has to be a little bit different from those in it’s field for it to be  a hit, and have wider tracks and more precision in background graphics than any other snowboarding game on Playstation.

‘Chill’ is definitely unique.

Each course is magnificently crafted to allow you to carve your choice of 21 ‘Burton’ boards however you see fit.

There are 4 players to chose from (in two player mode they can race each other) and a great list of obstacles to jump and slide over.

There is even a mad halfpipe incorporated into the course on which you can perform a range of crazy-named tricks like chicken salad and butter muffin.

And in one course you fly off a cliff face and activate a parachute, which you have to steer to a safe landing at the bottom of the mountain.

‘Chill’ will take you many hours of quality time on the couch with a group of friends to perfect… but when you do, you will truly appreciate the many fine aspects of this game.

There is a seriously cool video to this game (very MTV), which samples some of the groovy beats and funky rap that you will later be cruising down the mountain to.

Overall ‘Chill’ is a must-have for all you winter sports fans out there - Get it NOW!

Knowledge -

1.  What system does this game use? Playstation

2. What is ‘Chill’? Chill is a new snowboarding game

3. How many players are there to chose from? There are 4 players to choose from.

Comprehension -
4. When is this game available in shops?  Explain. This game is out in stores now. I know this because in the table at the top it says ‘Release - Out Now’. Also at the end it says Get it Now

5. Is this a game which is easily mastered?  Explain.

No I know this because this game would have to take you at least a long term of hours to master because there are some weird funky stunts to get good at.

6. Does the reviewer think this is a good game?  Explain.

The reviewer is a great game because  there are a lot of tracks and you can even play with a friend and race them at snowboarding. Also there are some good obstacles, and cool boards.

Application -
7. What category would you place this game under in the shop, e.g. educational, mystery? Explain.

I would place the game under Adventure it is a racing game and there are some weird tracks and it could be very hard to master.

8. What questions would you ask the reviewer regarding ‘Chill’? Explain.

The questions I would ask the reviewer are:

Do you think this game is suitable for children over 12?

Would this game go worldwide?

Are the tracks inappropriate?

Why did the creator create this game?

Do you think there will be a 2nd part to the game?

Is there a ‘boss’ level?

Thinking beyond...

Analysis -

How is this review similar to a book review? Explain.

This is similar to a book review because it is asking you some questions that may be similar to a book. Also they are asking the main questions and focusing on the story.

Synthesis -

Devise your own way of presenting a review of a game you have enjoyed.  Present a demonstration to the class.

Evaluation -

Prepare a list of features or characteristics used to judge a game.  Which are most important?

Hands on -

Organise a game swap amongst your class.  Set up a filing system (google doc) to keep track of who has which game and when it is due back.  

This is my readabout it thinkabout task. I did unit 2  which was 'Chill Out'. I found this easy. It was about a snowboarding game.