Introductions to connections

Connections- English

For term 3 we are focusing on connection in english. Here are some questions that
we have been given to answer about the topic.

Questions to answer when viewing/reading texts:

How does viewing this text through a child’s perspective change the way we experience it? Explain using an example from the text.

- Viewing from a child's perspective helps us understand the child's perspective on how they see the world. This is because children see the world much bigger compared to adults, they understand and process stuff differently. This helps us experience and see things we do not otherwise see through the child. When it told through the child we feel different emotions leading us to believe what Jojo sees and hear is what we believe. This experience shows helps us emphasize Jojo and be on his side. It gives us strong emotions, and all the stuff that's Jojo comes through we end up going through it casual.

( There are more questions, will finish later)

Using this option can reduce the risk of heart disease later in life
- Eating fresh fruit and vegetables
- Less saturated fats
- Meats with trimmed fat on it 

To satisfy hunger for longer, rather than chose sugar choose
- Complex CHO

The nutrients made in the skin from exposure to sun, helps the body absorb calcium
- Vitamin D

Why is dietary fibre important for the body
- Bowel movements, helps you poo.

Apple crumble

Apple crumble 

1. What food group were in this recipe? 
Fruit and vegetables, Milk and milk product, breads and cereals. 

2. What ingredients were in each food group? 
Fruit and vegetables
- Granny smith apples & canned apples
Breads and cereals
- Oats, flour
Milk and milk product/dairy
- Butter
Meat and fish 
- None
Other
- Brown sugar
- Vanilla essence
- Cinnamon
- Hot water

English work - film

Film aspects 

How does tone work in film? 

Hoe does tone work in film video

- WHAT ELSE CAN WE CALL TONE? 

We can all the tone brightness. Meaning the brightness of the scene can allow an emotion experience for the viewers. 

- WHAT ARE THE 3 MAIN ELEMENTS OF TONE? 

The three main elements that can affect visual tone are, lighting, exposure, and art direction. 

1. Lighting - This is simply how the director lights the scene. E.g. High contrast and shadows or low contrast apprentice. 

2. Exposure - This is how much light the director lets into the camera. E.g  Crush all black or blow it out.

3. Art direction - This is how much tonal difference there is in your the set dressing, props, and wardrobe.

- HOW CAN DIRECTORS CONTROL THE FEELINGS OF THE SCENES? 

Directors can control the feelings in the scene by using props, set dressing, and wardrobe. But also the control of the brightness. 

How does film blocking work in film?

- WHAT ARE THE 3 WAYS DIRECTORS USE BLOCKING IN FILM?

The 3 ways that directors use blocking in film is with space, shapes, and lines.

- WHAT ARE THE 3 BASIC SHAPES FOR FILM BLOCKING?

The 3 basic shapes are a circle, triangle, and square.

- WHAT ARE THE EMOTIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THESE SHAPES?

1. Circle - This shapes makes it feel safer and inclusive.

2. Triangle - This shape is sharp, a feeling of aggressive, but it also has a apex. 

3. Square - This shape creates a limit space, boxing someone in.

- WHAT 2 THINGS CAN BLOCKING HELP WITH? 

Blocking can help with subtext and contrast. 

Contrast - By blocking with contrast your blocking what’s being said or done, creating an underline meant fir the viewers.

Subtext - By communicating subtext through your blocking guide the action and art director to your vision. It tells us what the charters are really up to, what their doing, and what’s gong on. 

These things make blocking important to a story.

How does camera movement work in film? 

- WHAT ARE THE PURPOSES OF THE WHIP PAN AND THE SLOW PAN?
Whip pan shot - The purpose of the whip shot is to
Pan shot- The purpose of the slow pan shot is to give its viewers time to take in the land space .

- WHAT IS A PURPOSE OF THE TILT SHOT?
The purpose of this shot is to revels something to it's viewers directing ones attention to it.

- WHAT DOES THE REVERSE DOLLY ZOOM HELP SHOW?
This shot helps the view see the characters is experiences an intense internal experience.

- WHATS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A STEADICAM AND DOLLY SHOT?
- Steadicam shot - This shot  sort of has the same effect of the dolly shot but because the camera is stabilized on the camera operate, it graceful slides.

- WHAT CAN THE HAND-HELD SHOT HELP CREATE FOR THE VIEWER?
This shot helps the view experience the shaky feeling crated anxiety.

- WHAT SHOULD THE DIRECTOR ASK THEMSELVES WITH THEIR CAMERA MOVEMENTS?
Directors should ask themselves does the camera shot work with the scene? does it support the story? focus on the audience attention and view. Does the shot sever the story? what will be fit this?

- CAMERA MOVEMENTS SHOULD BE DOING WHAT?
They should be intriguing the audience and flow all together.

How does over-the-shoulder shot work? 

- WHAT IS THE EFFECT OF THE OVER-THE-SHOULDER SHOT?

The effect of this shot is connect characters.   

- WHAT FILM ASPECT SHOWS A DISCONNECTION BETWEEN CHARTERERS?

A single shot shoes the connection of characters. 

- HOW DOES THE DIRECTOR OF THIS SCENE SHOW THE CONNECTION OF THE CHARACTERS?

He shows the charters connecting by incorporating the over-the-shoulder shot while the characters talk. This shot suggest that this is a private conversation between the two. 

- WHAT EVENTUALLY TOTALLY ISOLATES THE FEMALE CHARACTERS?
What isolates her is the close up framing on the scene. It shows how alone she is.

Hoe is contrast used in film? 

- WHAT ARE THE WAYS DIRECTORS CAN CONTRAST IN FILM?

The way directors use contrast in film is by using light and colour.

- WHAT IS CONTRAST IN Spike Jonze's AD? 

At the start we see that the lighting is minimal and dark, the clothing is black, and near to no coulor. This creates the intent of dullness. As she starts to interact with home pod we see that the tone in is chances. There is more colour, the set is changed, the lighting is brighter and we see who she really is. Then as she starts to use it to play music you can see how she break out and it free. The colour representing her, it's meaning full and attention seeking. 

- WHY DID HE CONTRAST THESE THINGS? 

He contrasted these things to make the ad eye popping to it's viewers. At the same time it's meaningful, emotional, and intelligent. 

How is the dutch angle used?

- WHAT IS A DUTCH ANGLE AND WHAT DOES IT DO?

A dutch angle shot that has a noticeable tilt on the cameras x axis, it creates an uneasy feeling inside the viewer.

- WHO AND WHEN CREATED THE DUTCH ANGLE 

This shot was created in 1929 by Dziga Vertov's. 

- WHAT 3 THINGS DO THE DIRECTORS NEED TO CONSIDER FOR THE DUTCH ANGLE?

1. Identify the moment, and moment unseating or wrong. 

2. Consider the moment, this scene could benefit from the dutch angle. 

3. Enhance the moment, this is where you unpack everything to enhance the shot.

- WHAT 4 THINGS CAN EMBRACE A DUTCH ANGLE?
1. Degree of tilt: the more you tilt the more uninstalling the shot becomes.
2. Camera height: the level of the camera. If its a low angle it can evoked a different feeling than placed at eye level.
3. Lens choice: using a wide angle lens will generate a different look and feel when compared to a standard lens.
4. Depth of feel.

How do visual motifs work in film? 

- WHAT IS A MOTIF?

A motif is any occurring element that has a symbolic significance in the story.

- WHY ARE THEY IMPORTANT?

Motifs are important because they ensure the story is able to operate on more than one level. Motifs give the viewer something else to think about and find greater depth. 

- WHAT MAKES A GREAT WORK OF ART? 

What makes a good motif is to think comprehensively. Ask your self why and if something else could be there. Think of your theme and what props you could use to display your motif, be a visionary. Add music to ensure your vision is being portrayed. Attention to detail is key, target  the names, location, props, and wardrobe. These are opportunists to find motifs that serve another thing. Make the most of your movie with every element and moment because its a way of communicated you idea to the viewers.

How does a POV or POT shot work?

- WHAT IS A POV SHOT?
A POV shot is where we see exactly what the character is looking at. We get put in there shoes, drawn into the story thought there eyes.

- WHAT IS A 'POINT OF THOUGHT' SHOT?
The 'point of thought' shot is where we see the world the way the character thinks it rather then how they see it. Letting us the viewers feel how the character feels, we feel their thoughts.

- WHY ARE THEY IMPORTANT?
POV - The point of view shot is important because it allowed us see see exactly what the character is seeing. It gives us a gimps through their eyes.

POT - The point of thought shot is important because it give us the viewers a visual expression of the characters. It draws us in deeper to the characters world and thoughts. This makes it much more direct and personal.

How does the insert shot work in film? 

- WHAT IS AN INSERT SHOT AND WHAT IS IT'S PURPOSE? 

An insert shot is an isolated shot that focuses on a specific detail within a scene. It's purpose is to want the viewer to notice something specific. It is also used to communicate crucial narrative information.

- WHAT ARE THE 3 MAIN ASPECTS OF THE INSERT SHOT?

1. Composition: Shot size, shot angle, and camera movement. 

2. Colour: Useing the basic principles of colour to draw attention.

3. Timing: How long you linger on shots and how to cut from insert to insert.

- WHAT 3 THINGS HELP THE AUDIENCE FEEL ABOUT THE INSERT SHOT? 

1. Composition: all play into how the view will feel about your insert shot.

2. Colour: Draws you a to specific points within your insert shots.

3. Timing The timing of shots will change the meaning. 

- COMPOSITION OF THE INSERT SHOT HELPS WITH WHAT IN THE FILM?

 It helps to create context and importance in the story 

- COLOUR IN THE INSERT SHOT HELPS WITH WHAT IN THE FILM? 

Its helps call attention to important details in the story. 

- HOW LONG YOU DWELL ON THE INSERT SHOT HELPS SHOW WHAT?

It helps to determinate the ideal moment to cut to the insert and how long it will need to linger. It helps show meaning.

How does production design work in film? 

- WHAT IS PRODUCTION DESIGN?

Production design is the overall visual look of the production. 

- WHAT MAKES UP PRODUCTION DESIGN?

What makes up production design is the, set design, set dressing, props, and wardrobe. 

- WHAT ARE THE 3 MAIN THINGS PRODUCTION DESIGN CAN HELP REVEL? 

1. Mood: This helps effect the viewer feelings. Is it going to be uplifting, melon colic, or dreamy? the production design can reflect the characters feelings. Create a full picture. 

2. Character: This can compare to 2 different times in the film, using production design to portray feelings and change. 

3. Themes: Using production design to communicate a deeper meaning,

How does colour work in film?

- HOW DOES COLOUR IN FILM AFFECT PEOPLE?
It affects people by elicit emotions into viewers as well as having an sociological effect on people

- WHAT ARE THE 3 FACTORS IN DETERMINING COLOUR?
1. Hue: the colour it's self
2. Saturation: The intensity of the colour
3. Brightness: How light or bright the colour is.

- WHY IS THE HUE IN 'The Marix' MOSTLY GREEN?

It is mostly green because the movie take place inside of a digital matrix. Green is usually associated with green and the green in the matrix had a certain sickly quality to it. The green reflects their world.

- WHY DO SOME FILMS DESATURATE?

Some film desaturate there film to give the world of the movie a cold, rude, dark sort of look.

- WHAT CAN BRIGHTNESS AND LACK OF BRIGHTNESS SHOW IN FILM?

Brightness: Can effect individual colours, which can brighten up the film.
Lack of brightness: It usually a dramatic film.

When both are used in one film it is used to create a contrast in film.

How do establishing shots work in film?

- WHAT IS AN ESTABLISHING SHOT?

An establishing shot is a camera shot which establishes the scene.

- WHY IS IT USED?
It is usually used in the opening of a scene to show the relationship between the subject and the location. 

- WHY ARE ESTABLISHING SHOTS USUALLY THE MOST EXPENSIVE? 

The establishing shots are usually expensive because you see everything that is happening in to scene.

Home economics

Practical 2 -  Ham wraps

Ingredients:

• 1 wrap per person
• Lettuce
• Cheese
• Tomato
• Grated carrot
• ¼ onions
• 1t oil
• Sauces – tomato, bbq, mayo, hummus, chilli
• 2 piece of cooked ham

Method:

1. Sauté the onions together in a pan with oil, high-med heat
2. Chop and grate the vegetables you require
3. Place Wraps in the microwave for 20 seconds
4. Place filling onto the wrap, roll, pierce with a toothpick to keep in place (optional)

Discussion
In today's practical, we made ham wraps. During this practical, we use a few high rick foods including cooked ham and mayo. To handle this high-risk food we got the ham out first and chopped it up.

For the mayo, we brought it out towards the end of the practical. Just before we were about to assembling our wraps. For the cooked ham we brought it out at the very start, so we could cut it into strips and eat it before the period finished.

Prior to cooking, we made sure to put an apron prevents food form transferring to our school clothing. Followed by washing our hands with soap and lukewarm water. We do this so that bacteria have nowhere to linger. After that step, we then wiped down out workspace benches with spray and cloth, doing this kills of bacteria that had possibly been lingering on the surface.


During the lesson, we made sure to use the correct boards and knives. For example, when using cooked ham we used the brown board and a plack knife to cut the pieces into strips. Doing this method prevents cross-contamination. Washing dishes with hot soapy water after using then kills bacteria that may have been left on the equipment.

After finishing making the wraps we wipe down the benches once again with spray and a cloth to prevent from spreading the bacteria to another group. Then we dried down everything and made sure everything was in the draws.


I know my food is safe because we carried out the steps above. This kept our work area safe and clean.

English 2020

The behaviour of the Whalers, the Missionaries’ desire to help protect Māori rights, Maori land, and the Musket Wars were reasons that a treaty was needed. In 1830 a large number of Europeans settlers came to New Zealand and settle in Kororareka (Russel.) Kororareka soon became a significant point of contact between Maori and Europeans. The treaty gave Maori and Europeans common ground to live as one. The outburst of lawless behaviour, and musket raids throughout New Zealand, as well as the missionaries and declaration of independence, was a manger factor of why the Treaty of Waitangi was needed.

One reason that the treaty was needed was the lawless behaviour of some British Settlers like whalers. This lawless behaviour was a key cause that entered the British Crown and Maori into a treaty. The two races living side by side caused a lot of chaos. Because they came from different cultures, therefore they had a different way of handling things. Such as communication was very difficult. This then led to the establishment of Kororareka, the first Europen settlers and seaport in New Zealand. Since there was no treaty there was no laws or boundaries. There was an increase in racial slurs, prostitution, drunken acts, and overall reckless behaviour. This resulted in the settlers taking advantage of their freedom. The treaty would set boundaries but it would be written in “laws” where everyone must obey. This is one of the reasons why the Treaty of Waitangi was essential 

Another reason that a treaty was needed was to protect Maori rights and land. One group that felt strongly about this was the missionaries. The missionaries fostered good relationships with the Maori which was a very powerful influence on the signing of the treaty. The missionaries also introduced Maori to new technologies, such as farming methods and equipment. The missionaries did this so the Maori would understand the British way of life and convert to there religion. Due to all the lawless behaviour missionaries felt that these behaviours  of the settlers, threaten the missionaries intention of influencing good Christian behaviour, as well as the number of Maori being killed and enslaved as a result of the musket wars. The missionaries promoted the Treaty of Waitangi in order to protect Maori. These are the key reasons why missionaries supported the treaty and encouraged Maori to sign it. 

Musket wars were another reason why the treaty was needed. There were as many as 3,000 raids fought throughout New Zealand among Maori tribes between 1807 and 1837. The introduction of the musket changed everything. These weapons gave the tribes that possessed them a huge advantage against their enemies. The main reason why the musket wars began was because of rivalry between the northern iwi Ngapuhi and Ngati Whatua. But later on, all tribes would trade large quantities of food with the pakeha in order to obtain muskets. Because of these wars the Maori tribes grabbed all the muskets they could afford and killed as many revivals as they could. These battles resulted in the death of many of between 20,000 and 40,000. As well as the many Maori that was enslavement or became a refugee. This fatal impact changed New Zealand forever and the treaty was a way of amending it.

The final reason that a treaty was needed was the existence of the Declaration of Independence. The declaration was used for Maori to trade with other countries as well as promote the protection of Maori rights. New Zealand did not  have a flag yet, which meant that they couldn't trade fairly.

In conclusion, the treaty was needed to regulate settlement and control the settlers and land. The Treaty of Waitangi is one of the most significant events that happen in New Zealand. The treaty is a living breathing document that is woven through New Zealand and you can't take that away. To this day the impacts it has caused has made New Zealand what it is today.