Making Butter

Beautiful has written an imaginary recount... read on to find out what she was up to.

It was a hot day. I felt unhappy churning the butter. It took such a long long time. I got sweaty and it was dripping down my cheeks. My hands were aching so I asked my Mum if I could go to the lake so I could cool down. She said "Just stay there and do it!"

I could see people going past and children having fun playing. All I was doing was churning the butter at home. I felt jealous when all the other children went past so I turned and looked the other way.

At last I could hear that bubbling sound. I knew that it was done. I looked inside, it looked so creamy. I had bread with the butter I made. It tasted fantastic. After I finished eating I ran to the lake. On the way to the lake I was singing. When I finally got there I kicked off my shoes and jumped in.

By Beautiful

Character Descriptions:

Bad Jelly the Witch

Bad Jelly the witch is an evil old woman with a personality that is as nasty as rotten eggs. She picks on little children and is as cruel as an oviraptor stealing eggs. Her huge black wart and hairy legs are as ugly as the Grinch. She has rotten teeth and breath that smells as bad as a thousand cows letting out unpleasant air.

Helem

Bad Jelly the Witch is an evil cruel lady. Her personality is as nasty as mouldy cheese. She smells like an unflushed school toilet. Bad Jelly is as ugly as a warty old toad. She has rotten crooked teeth and her breath smells like week old dinner. Her long scrappy hair and red staring eyes make Bad Jelly horrible on the inside and the outside!

Heaven

Bad Jelly is a nasty wicked witch with a personality that is as disgusting as a frog eating flies. She has long squiggly hair and a nose that is as pointy as a pine tree. Her black rotten teeth are falling out and her breath smells as bad as manure that has been left on the ground for four thousand years. Bad Jelly loves to eat innocent children for breakfast which makes her mean as well.

Veisinia

Loni and the Octopus

Loni has written a narrative about his imaginary adventure with an octopus. He has learnt to use connectives to join ideas together. Click the play button to listen to him read his story and see if you can hear the connectives he has used.

Fishing... A Recount by Zaiden

I was waiting in class excited to go to the wharf. I felt nervous. When we got to the hall I looked around. I could see all the other kid's lines and bait catchers. It took ages to get out of the hall because the teachers kept on talking. The senior syndicate all lined up outside and began our walk. The long walk to the wharf was exhausting. I could see the smiles on all the kids faces and could hear the laughter when Mr Saili got out of his car. I thought it was cool that he came fishing with us. The wharf looked kind of small and I was surprised it fit all of us on it. I was freezing but excited at the same time when I lowered my line slowly into the water.

Next I waited and waited, the waiting got a little boring. I saw Osaiasi's bait catcher fly away and wave goodbye to him. He got frustrated but he laughed. I felt sorry for him. I walked over to get some bait. It smelt putrid. It was like the bait just disappeared into the water! Time was flying by as we were having fun. Then the time had come to finish and Mr Lintott said "Lines in kids!"

I was amazed I caught nothing. I had an awesome day and I felt tired from all the fishing and playing around. Our classes formed two lines and marched back to school. It was so muddy walking across the rugby fields. I was glad I had shoes! I washed my hands when we got back but the smell of bait just wouldn't go away.

Rescued... A Narrative by Anais

As I saw the terrifying wave coming closer my heart was pounding so fast. It's enormous hands wrapped around my body. The midday sun was rising but I didn't feel the heat. The waves grabbed me laughing as they were pulling me closer. I took a really deep breath and found myself in the water.

I shivered with fear and in seconds there was total silence. All I could hear were waves crashing and I felt frightened.

"Help!" I yelled.

I was hoping the lifeguards would see I needed them. I was so relieved. As they were getting closer I couldn't wait for them any longer. When they yanked me out, I was thrilled but at the same time I was freezing.

"Put this around you," said the lifeguard.

"Thanks," I shivered.

Swallowed by the Monster... A Narrative by Jonive

When I was on the rocks I could see the crashing waves all around me. They all looked like an enormous frightened monster. It was a humungous monster. I couldn't believe it! It had sharp shiny teeth and it looked like it wanted to eat me and swallow me. The monster scared me.

When I was in the sea I felt like I was about to drown but I saw people on the rocks. I was calling but they didn't hear me. I saw a rock close by and I wrapped my arms around it. As I yelled "Help me!" I saw someone running.

When I saw the lifeguard I put my hand right out and I was really excited that someone was coming to help me.

"Are you ok?" the lifeguard yelled out to me.

"Help me!" I cried.

I felt so relieved to be pulled into the orange boat.

Fishing Fun!

Have a look at the fun the senior syndicate had fishing off the Panmure Wharf using the fishing rods and bait catchers they made as part of our Kei Raro I Te Moana unit...