Tangaroa

Tangaroa by Xij Bayson

In the world, there are many different beliefs that people believe in. Creating many myths and gods. Surprisingly, when it comes to a deity, there are many gods who have similarities. An example of this is Poseidon from Greek mythology and Neptune from Roman mythology.

Absurd Warnings

Absurd Warnings

Society is becoming panicked about a lot of everyday objects. cell phones, microwaves, facebook, social media, takeaways, animals etc.
Select 5-10 objects.
For each object, write an absurd warning label that could be placed on the object when it is sold.
Example:
Sunglasses- Warning. Use of this object can result in a reduction in social status due to irregular tan lines across the eyes and face. User discretion is advised.

Permanent Marker - Warning. Improper use of this object could lead to a permanent mess. Use Responsibly.

Book - Warning. This product would give you the information that you need. Frequent use of this object would make you smarter and more intelligent. Regular usage is advised.

Bucket - Warning. If this object is left unattended outside in the rain, it would carry a large amount of water. Other materials can also be carried by this object. Use this product appropriately.

Phone - Warning. This type of device is very addictive and could take your focus off the real world around you. This product contains a massive quantity of different apps you could use.

Essay Brainstorming

People under 16 should not be allowed to buy energy drinks
Agree

Energy drinks are addictive and could have bad impacts on your health.
There is a large amount of caffeine in energy drinks which people under 16 should not consume.
Drinking energy drinks are bad for your health.

Thesis: Energy drinks shouldn't be consumed by people under 16.
Idea 1: Energy drinks are addictive.
Idea 2: Large amounts of caffeine in energy drinks shouldn't be consumed by people under 16.
Idea 3: Energy drinks are bad for your health.

Essay Brainstorming

Christchurch water should be chlorine-free
Agree

Some people can be sickened by chlorine, like stomach aches.
The taste of water with chlorine is bad.
Freshwater shouldn't be contaminated with chlorine.

Thesis: Chlorine shouldn't be in our water.
Idea 1: Chlorine could give you illness.
Idea 2: The taste of chlorine in water is bad.
Idea 3: Chlorine shouldn't be in freshwater.

4 Items, 1 paragraph

4 Items, 1 Paragraph

Create a list of 4 things, a specific source of light, a specific object, a sound using onomatopoeia, and a specific place. Once you create the list, write a one-paragraph story using each of the four items and a single protagonist. Briefly introduce the protagonist, put them through a problem and resolve it in one way or another. Create a list as random as you could and put all of them together in a paragraph.

Fire
Razor
"Kaboom"
The outdoor section at the Warehouse.

The world is ending, the apocalypse has begun, zombies, roaming everywhere. "Kaboom" a red car blew up in the middle of chaos, shrapnels darted across the road. In a worn-out, striped shirt, Jan Jan, was a 6-foot guy, with a brown and battered body. Striving for survival. With the chaos outside, he hid in the outdoor section at the Warehouse. The whole building had no electricity, everything was pitch black. His only light source was a fire he made using the bat, cloths and oil he took from the outdoor section. Jan's only weapon was a razor studded bat he made to help himself fight off the malevolent zombies. After 10 of bashing and smashing the undead heads, Jan miraculously survived the apocalypse bestowed upon the world.

Critical Literacy - Adverts

How are people represented in New Zealand anti-drinking adverts?
People in the advert are stereotyped, that most young adults who are male likes drinking alcohol. Males in the video are portrayed that all they do is drink alcohol, try and impress women and do dumb stuff.

Essay Brainstorming

Climate Change is a lie.
Disagree

Storms in our planet are getting worse and more powerful.
Glaciers are melting.
Coral reefs, which are an important part of marine life, are dying from the increase in water temperature.

Thesis: Climate change is real and we need to act on it fast.
Idea 1: Glaciers are melting due to an increase in temperature.
Idea 2: Storms are getting powerful and worse.
Idea 3: Coral reefs are dying due to an increase in water temperature.