student booklet term 1

7/29/2019 Student Booklet Term 1

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NEWSPAPERS


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Over the next few weeks you are going to be puttingtogether the front page, and maybe a few other pages, of

your own newspaper.To tie this project in with our Treaty of Waitangi unit,

your newspaper is going to be written as if the year is1840. You will need to think carefully about the articles,images, advertisements, cartoons and other features of

your newspaper so they accurately reflect New Zealand inthe 1840s.

Below is a chart that gives you information about what youMUST, SHOULD and COULD include in your newspaperproject.

We expect every student to produce a high qualityNewspaper front cover. We expect that many studentswill produce several newspaper pages that include many ofthe should and could activities.

ALL FEATURES NEED TO PUBLISHED OR SCANNED

ONTO THE COMPUTER.

In this booklet you will find detailed information abouteach element or task and there are also a few examples tohelp guide you.


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MUST SHOULD COULD

Masthead

Headlines

A main article aboutthe signing of theTreaty of Waitangi

Photos and imagesthat support yourarticles and news

Letters to the Editor

Comicstrip/editorialcartoon

News brief on landwars or fightingbetween two groups

Advertisements

Profile of asignificant person inNew Zealandhistory

Agony aunt letter

Hunting tips

Recipe

Review

Your own choice of feature article

Beauty/fashion section

Housecleaning tips

Classified advertisements

Sports article

Feature Article on Modern dayattitudes about the Treaty.

Task Checklist

Task Drafted

Edited

PeerEdited

Teacher

Conferenced

Published

MastheadMain article on signing of TreatyLetter to EditorComic Strip/ CartoonNews brief on Land warsAdvertisementProfile on significant person on NZ historyAgony Aunt LetterHunting TipsRecipeReviewBeauty / Fashion sectionHousecleaning tipsClassified advertisementSports Article

Photos & ImagesHeadlinesOwn choice


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THE MUSTS.

MASTHEAD

The masthead is the title of a newspaper or magazine at the top of the frontpage.You need to think of a title for your newspaper and create an eye-catchingmasthead that is in bold font so it can be easily read. Your masthead shouldalso include the date directly underneath the title of your newspaper.

HEADLINES

A headline is the title or caption of a newspaper article. It is usuallyat the top of the article and is set in large font. Headlines should beattention grabbing to entice an audience to read the article.


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MAIN ARTICLE ABOUT THE

SIGNING OF THE TREATY OFWAITANGI

This is the key feature of yournewspaper cover. You need towrite an article about thesigning of the Treaty ofWaitangi.

Your article must answer the 5Ws in the first two paragraphs

and it should include lots of factual detail about the signing of thetreaty. Please refer to the newspaper article success criteria youhave developed in class for more details about how to structure andwrite a newspaper article.

If you would like to challenge yourself, you could chose to write yourarticle about the signing of one of the 9 copies of the treaty thattravelled around the country.


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LETTER TO THE EDITORWriting a letter to the editor is a great way to get your message or opinion printed in the newspaper. Lettersto the editor are often the most widely read section of a newspaper. People write a letter if they disagree withsomething that has been published, can offer an expert opinion or additional information on a topic, or canoffer an interesting opinion about a current event.For your newspaper, you need to write two letters to the editor; each letter will take an opposing view on anissue related to the Treaty of Waitangi. Using The Power Game on the Treaty 2 U website(www.treaty2u.govt.nz - the link is on Room 22s blog) you will explore one issue relating to claims madeunder the Treaty of Waitangi.

Dear Sir,In the 1890s our Iwi loaned a precious waka taua to the British crown. Our waka was not returned tous. Instead, for many years it was kept in storage in London. In 1940 our waka was destroyed duringa German bombing raid. This is a disgraceful b reach of the crowns obligation under the Treaty of

Waitangi to protect Maori taonga. Based on conservative estimates, the value of our waka is at least$20 million dollars. It is only right and fair that the government make this restitution payment in tous immediately.J. WhitiChairman - Fenwick Harbour Iwi Claims Committee

Dear Sir,I think it is outrageous that the Fenwick Harbour Iwi claims $20 million dollars for the destruction

of their waka during a London bombing raid in 1840 (letter to the editor 10th

January 2013). TheCrown cannot be held responsible for not protecting Maori taonga. In 1940, London was burningand many people lost their lives. Many losses occurred during World War II, and while I agree thatlosing the waka was a great tragedy, there is no justification for a multi million dollar payout fromthe government.Colonial M. Whitby

These letterstothe editor are fromstuff.co.nz
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THE SHOULDS.

AGONY AUNT LETTERWhen we have personal problems, we may want to discuss them with severalpeople: For this task you are going to pretend you have a problem that isappropriate to the time and write a letter asking for advice. You are then goingto pretend to be the Agony Aunt and write a reply to the problem. Write areply letter in 160-180 words.Example Letter 1

I feel really upset and I am not sure whom to turn to. I recently came over from England byboat and I have fallen head over heels in love with a young Maori boy. He stole my heart andmy parents disapprove. They had plans for me to marry and English man. They feel that mylove is not well enough educated and will not be able to provide for me. I have been seeinghim behind my parents back and eve ry day I fall deeper in loveWhat do I do? Please help.

Example Letter 2I feel really lonely and unhappy because Im finding it impossible to make friends. I recently

arrived from England and everything is so different here. When I try to join in I always endup by myself. I have had friends in England some quite good ones- but recently I seem tohave been rather unlucky. People seem to like me at first, but after a while they loseinterest.Thank you in advance for your attention.Regards,Jack" After writing your Agony Aunt letter you will then need to think of a suitable reply.

A typical layout in this kind of letter would be:Paragraph 1: Thanks for letter / express understanding of the problemParagraph 2/3: Suggestions + reasonsParagraph 4: Closing remarks

Opening Phrases I am writing in reply to you letter asking for advice about (formal) I just got your letter and was really sorry to hear about your problem. (informal)

These are some possible phrases that you could use:My suggestion is / would be to ...You should/ought to ...If I were in your position, I would ...


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I strongly recommend that I would advise you to What I'd suggest is that you ...If I were you, I'd ...If I were in your shoes, Id ... Why don't you ...?

How about ...?You could / might even ...The best advice I can give you is

ClosingI hope this will be of help. (formal)I would very much like to know if this was helpful. (formal)Hope this has helped. (informal)Let me know what happens. (informal)

NEW BRIEF ON LAND WARSThere were many conflicts between different groups in 1800s.Fighting broke out between settlers and Maori including between

different Maori tribe. Most of these fights were over land.

Research an example of fight or war over the land and write a shortarticle explain what has gone on.

A good example to write about is the The Wairau Massacre in 1843.


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PERSON OF SIGNIFICANCEWrite a feature article that has a detailed profile on an influential individual atthe time of the Treaty being signed (Either before, during or after the signing)

Essential information that should be included in your profile should be:

DOB, DOD Where they were from: Place of birth, country of origin, tribe/iwi they

are from Why they are considered as influential or significant in the Treaty of

Waitangi events AND/OR NZ History What impacts did their actions have on New Zealand society How they died.

Below are examples of people you might like to investigate:

James Busby Henry Williams William Hobson

Hone Heke Te Ruki Kawiti Dame Whina Cooper

Te Rauparaha Governor George Grey


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ADVERTISEMENTS

COMICSTRIP/EDITORIAL

CARTOON

THE COULDS.

Your task is to design an advertisement for your newspaper. It needsto be appropriate for the time and advertise something that wouldhave been around at this time.Follow these handy hints to make your advertisement a success.

Come up with a catchy, snappy tagline .

Keep it short and sweet; the average product needs no more than six or sevenwords. If you say it out loud and it sounds like a mouthful, cut it down.Whatever it is, it should grab the consumer's attention and convince him or herthat your product is diff erent from everyone elses. Consider using: Rhyme, humour, a play on words, imagery, alliteration.

Avoid the same old thing The key to a good advertisement is being memorable. The second your adsounds familiar (for example, new and improved, guaranteed, or free giftis there any other kind?), it becomes just like all the others. Try and beunique. Make yours stand out from the crowd.


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Use a persuasive technique There are tried and true methods that advertisers rely on to make their adsstick. These include:Common sense : Challenging the consumer to think of a good reason why not to

purchase a product or service.Humor: Making the consumer laugh.Repetition : Getting your product to stick by repeating key words.

Exigency: Convincing the consumer that time is of the essence. Limited-timeonly offers, fire sales are a good way to do this.Know your customer Even the cleverest ad wont work if it doesn't appeal to the target audience.Are you looking for a certain age group? Do you want people with a set level ofmoney? Whoever it is, try to get a clear picture of who you are advertising forand why he or she would be interested in what you're advertising.

Make sure all the relevant information is included Your consumer needs to know your location. You would not have had a websiteor a phone number at this time so make it clear. If you're advertising an event,include the location, date, time and ticket price.

Choose a memorable image/picture Something that is simple but unexpected is often the best. Have some funchoosing what to do.

Design a business logo (optional)


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THE COULDS

REVIEW

A review is an evaluation of a performance, productor service. A review should give an outline or overviewof the subject, but (if you are reviewing aperformance) should not give too much away aboutthe plot. In a review you give your personal opinionabout the subject, backed up by examples. If youenjoyed the performance/product/book etc, you need

to explain why. If you didnt enjoy it, you should alsogive reasons and examples.

If you chose to write areview for a newspaper published in 1840,

you may like to write about: a theatreperformance,

an art display, farm products, shipping company, a military display, singing in church,

childrens school concert, organ playing in church or perhaps the first haka witnessed by settlers.


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FASHION AND BEAUTY

Te Ara , the online Encyclopaedia of NewZealand, is a good place to starting looking forinformation about clothing and fashion in NewZealand in 1840. There are links to Te Ara and afew other sites that may help you on Room 22sBlog.

If you are stuck for ideas you may like toconsider writing an article about the traditionalpractice of moko or traditional Maori clothes. Youalso might enjoy creating an article promoting asnake oil product similar to the one on the right. Snake oil refers to a product that fraudulentlyclaims to be able to cure any problem or can beused for any purpose.

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTSClassified advertising is a form of advertising that is common in newspapers. Classified advertisements tend to be short, as they are charged for by the line,and one newspaper column wide. The advertisements are usually grouped undera heading (classified) such as For Sale, Wanted to Buy or Employment. It

is usually individual people who place classified advertisements, as they aremuch cheaper than the larger advertisements that businesses tend to use. If you would like to include a classified advertisement section in your newspaper, you should think carefully about the types of things individuals would post adsabout in 1840.
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SPORTS NEWSWrite a fictitious (made up) article reporting on a recent sportsevent that has occurred during the time the treaty was signed.

Possible ideas could be:

First rugby match: Settlers vs Natives Croquet on the lawn at Waitangi House A whale hunting competition Settler wives teaching Maori women how to play netball

OR:

You could research an actual sporting event that took place in the1840s and include your information in a sports article

Remember to follow the criteria of a news article to guide yourwriting.


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MODERN DAY FEATURE ARTICLE Ask any adult in New Zealand on their opinions on the Treaty of Waitangi andthey will no doubt have a lot share. This topic often has quite polarizingopinions. Many people believe that the Treaty should be upheld andacknowledged so Maori get a fair deal (e.g land returned to them and specialistservices provided for them) while others believe it should be abandoned andeveryone should be treated the same no matter what ethnic background you are

from.

This task involves you writing a feature article (in-depth) on the differingopinions of the Treaty of Waitangi in modern times (today). You will need to

choose two or three people (preferably adults) and interview them on theiropinions of the Treaty of Waitangi.

Possible questions to ask:

Do you think the Treaty of Waitangi is relevant today? Should Maori have land returned to them and have special rights? Should we have a day off to celebrate Waitangi Day?

Your article should include: A short introduction

"Not one more acre of Maori land!"the slogan of the 1975 land hikoi led by DameWhina Cooper .

"Over the last 20 years, the Treaty hasbeen wrenched out of its 1840s context and become theplaything of those who would divideNew Zealanders from one another, notunite us."Don Brash, Opposition Leader, 2004 .

"The Treaty has the potential to be ournation's most powerful unifying symbol."David Lange, Prime Minister, 1989 .

"The Treaty is the founding document of our nation. To denyits rightful place in our society is to deny our past and to limitour future. Its betrayal is at the source of much of the ill-feeling between the races in this nation, and I say to all who

would bother to listen, that if there is one truth about theTreaty of Waitangi, it is this - there will be no true peace inAotearoa until this House has the courage to do justice to theTreaty,"Hone Harawira, Maori Party MP, 2005 .


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Each person should be introduced, with a brief background given Direct quotes from the people you interview that support any statements you have made.

Examples of emotive language You may also want to include photos of the people you interviewed.

Extra for Experts:

You might like to carry out a quick survey (or poll on Edmodo) to find out whatthe opinions are of a larger group (eg your class)

HUNTING TIPSCreate a small column or advert giving some simple suggestions for hunting aparticular creature eg: whale, kiwi, wild pig, moa!

Keep your tips short and to the point (bullet pointed) Include a picture or diagram to support your tips.

OWN CHOICE FEATUREIs there something else you would like to add to

your newspaper? This is your opportunity to add your own personal touch to it. Remember it willhave to be something that will work with therest of the newspaper.

Possible ideas could be:

A weather report for February the 6th1840 or long range weather forecast

An advert selling a particular item or placei.e flax, a pub, muskets, whale fat

An article that explains a new discoverymade by settlers to New Zealand. Forexample, hot pools in Rotorua, pristine lakesin the South Island, volcanic mountains in the central North Island.


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RECIPENow for something yummy...or yucky! For this section of the Newspaper youare to share a favourite recipe from this time. Remember your recipe can onlyinclude ingredients that would have been available. You can use an old recipe ormake up your own.

Nettle Soup Makes 6 1/2 cups

2 Tablespoons salted butter

Leaves from 1/4 pound nettles, cut across into 1/4 inch strips (about 1 1/2cups packed)

3 medium floury potatoes (1 1/4 lbs), peeled and cut into 1/4 inch dice(about 3 cups)

5 cups chicken stock 1/2 cup heavy cream

1 tsp salt

Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Melt the butter in a large pot. Add the nettles (leaves only). Cook, stirring, over

medium heat for 5 minutes. Add 1/2 cup water. Reduce the heat and simmer for10 minutes, stirring occasionally; the water will be almost evaporated.

Add the potatoes. Pour in the chicken stock. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat


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and simmer for 8 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender. Stir in the cream.

. Season with the salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

HOUSEHOLD CLEANING TIPSKeeping a house clean is a hard job. Your task for this is to write acolumn for women giving them practical advice and tips on how tokeep their houses clean and save time. These tips must be factual andonly involve products that would have been available at that time.

For example:How to deal with Stains:For wine stains on coloured fabric, soak the affected parts hot milk.This may have to be repeated several times. For whites the simplestway is to cover the stain with salt moistened with lemon juice andplace in the sun.After these steps wash as normal.

How to clean a lace hat:To dry clean lace, sprinkle powdered magnesia thickly between eachfold, and leave for a week. Then the lace must be well shaken. If thelace is still soiled, repeat the process with a fresh supply of magnesia.

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