Activity 1: Hairy Maclary
One of the most famous children’s stories to ever come out
of New Zealand, Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy, was
written by a kiwi woman named Lynley Dodd. The book was
originally published in 1983. It is now sold in dozens of
countries around the world. It features a small dog named Hairy.
of New Zealand, Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy, was
written by a kiwi woman named Lynley Dodd. The book was
originally published in 1983. It is now sold in dozens of
countries around the world. It features a small dog named Hairy.
On your blog, use the following sentence starter from the
original book to finish the story.
original book to finish the story.
“Out of the gate and off for a walk went Hairy Maclary from
Donaldson’s Dairy…”
Donaldson’s Dairy…”
To earn full points, your story should have, at least, 8-10
sentences.
sentences.
Out of the gate and off for a walk went Hairy Maclary from
Donaldson’s Dairy without a care in the world of what his
owners might think.He set his journey and then decided
to go to the Dog Park.On his way he met a huge big dog
name ‘mouse’ and he followed Hairy Maclary to the Park
.Then they met another dog whose name was George
,George also followed the two dogs to the Park.As they
entered the dog park they saw many humans.’’Let's all
go play’’ barked George with excitement.So off the three
mighty dogs went to play.’’Look over there’’ barked Hairy
Maclary ‘’There's a Chew Toy! ‘’.They all ran to the chew
toy and then a big Doberman named Spike shows up. ‘’This
is my chew toy’’ said Spike with anger.’’I'm sorry,I thought
no one owned it’’ Said Hairy Maclary ‘’Maybe we could share
?’’. ‘’ I am not sharing anything with you! ‘’ barked Spike.As
Spike began to get mad the three musketeers all ran.Off went
George to his home,Off went Mouse to his home and then off
went Hairy Maclary to his home. ‘’Phew,Im lucky.Im never
going to go out of that gate again’’ said Hairy Maclary with relief.
Donaldson’s Dairy without a care in the world of what his
owners might think.He set his journey and then decided
to go to the Dog Park.On his way he met a huge big dog
name ‘mouse’ and he followed Hairy Maclary to the Park
.Then they met another dog whose name was George
,George also followed the two dogs to the Park.As they
entered the dog park they saw many humans.’’Let's all
go play’’ barked George with excitement.So off the three
mighty dogs went to play.’’Look over there’’ barked Hairy
Maclary ‘’There's a Chew Toy! ‘’.They all ran to the chew
toy and then a big Doberman named Spike shows up. ‘’This
is my chew toy’’ said Spike with anger.’’I'm sorry,I thought
no one owned it’’ Said Hairy Maclary ‘’Maybe we could share
?’’. ‘’ I am not sharing anything with you! ‘’ barked Spike.As
Spike began to get mad the three musketeers all ran.Off went
George to his home,Off went Mouse to his home and then off
went Hairy Maclary to his home. ‘’Phew,Im lucky.Im never
going to go out of that gate again’’ said Hairy Maclary with relief.
Activity 2: The Big ‘OE’
In the 1980s it became increasingly common for students to
graduate from high school and take a year off to travel and
experience the world. This year was often referred to as the
‘Big OE’ or ‘Big Overseas Experience.’ A number of kiwis
headed to places like Australia and England to live and work
before returning to New Zealand to finish their studies.
graduate from high school and take a year off to travel and
experience the world. This year was often referred to as the
‘Big OE’ or ‘Big Overseas Experience.’ A number of kiwis
headed to places like Australia and England to live and work
before returning to New Zealand to finish their studies.
Imagine that you are a student in the 1980s and you’re about
to graduate from high school. Where would you like to go on
your big OE? On your blog tell us which country you would
visit and give us three (3) reasons for your choice. Find some
pictures on the internet of things that you would like to see
and do in this country.
to graduate from high school. Where would you like to go on
your big OE? On your blog tell us which country you would
visit and give us three (3) reasons for your choice. Find some
pictures on the internet of things that you would like to see
and do in this country.
australia
I’d Love to go to australia because
- I Love to see Some kangaroos.
- And to visit my uncle.
- It looks beautiful.
I’d love to go to Switzerland and spend lots of time in the
mountains, learning how to ski!
mountains, learning how to ski!
Bonus Activity: The 4 O’Clock News
In 1982, Te Karere, a Māori-language news show premiered
on television. It has continued to stream live on TV to this
day. If you would like to watch it, turn on TV One at 3:55 p.m.
each weekday and you will see it. The show is often hosted
by a man named Scotty Morrison.
on television. It has continued to stream live on TV to this
day. If you would like to watch it, turn on TV One at 3:55 p.m.
each weekday and you will see it. The show is often hosted
by a man named Scotty Morrison.
Imagine that you were Scotty Morrison and you were able
to interview anyone you wanted. I would choose to interview
our new prime minister, Jacinda Ardern. I’d love to know
what it is like to be the Prime Minister. What about you?
Who would you choose to interview and why? What would
you like to find out?
to interview anyone you wanted. I would choose to interview
our new prime minister, Jacinda Ardern. I’d love to know
what it is like to be the Prime Minister. What about you?
Who would you choose to interview and why? What would
you like to find out?
I will choose Sika Manu the captain of mate ma’a tonga rugby
league i choose him because he’s a wise man and cares about
each and everyone also because he’s a cool man.
league i choose him because he’s a wise man and cares about
each and everyone also because he’s a cool man.
Kia ora Mason!
ReplyDeleteI like that your story about Hairy Maclary has a little message about sharing, but I thought it was also quite sad when Spike wouldn't share and all the other dogs ran away and then Hairy Macary didn't want to leave the house again. However, good writing!
Australia would be a great place for an OE! Theres lots to see and it is beautiful and sunny with lots of cool beaches. Kangaroos are very fun - I'm sure you'd love them! Where abouts in Australia does your uncle live?
I've been to Australia, Tonga and Turkey so far. Are there any other places on your Big OE list?
It sounds like you have great reasons to interview Sika Manu, I'm sure you'd learn lots from his wisdom and kindness! What are some questions you'd ask him in the interview?
Nicky :)