Anna's trip to Europe

Here are some photos and info from Anna

"This week we've been touring the Alsace region in France. Here are some photos of the places we've visited.

The entrance to the Chateau du Haut - Koenigsbourg (a medieval castle)"

Juicy Writing

Superfreak by Brian Falkner

• Tell us about a part in this book that you have enjoyed so far?  
• How does the author hook you into the story.  
• Tell us something about the main character.  
• Make a prediction, how do you think the story will finish.  
• Finally, who would you recommend this book to?

Chinese Cinderella

• Tell us about a part in this book that you have enjoyed so far?  
• How does the author hook you into the story.  
• Tell us something about the main character.  
• Make a prediction, how do you think the story will finish.  
• Finally, who would you recommend this book to?

Once by Morris Gletizman

• Tell us about a part in this book that you have enjoyed so far?  
• How does the author hook you into the story.  
• Tell us something about the main character.  
• Make a prediction, how do you think the story will finish.  
• Finally, who would you recommend this book to?

The ghosts of iron bottom sound

• Tell us about a part in this book that you have enjoyed so far?  
• How does the author hook you into the story.  
• Tell us something about the main character.  
• Make a prediction, how do you think the story will finish.  
• Finally, who would you recommend this book to?

George's Marvellous Medicine by Roald Dahl

• Tell us about a part in this book that you have enjoyed so far?  
• How does the author hook you into the story.  
• Tell us something about the main character.  
• Make a prediction, how do you think the story will finish.  
• Finally, who would you recommend this book to?

Cupcake Challenge

Over the last fortnight we have been working on a persuasive writing campaign inspired by one of our blogging partners.  Have a look at our video to see the cupcake creations.

Whose cupcake looks the best? Which one tasted the best? Whose advertising campaign was most effective?

News report from 1981 about the Internet

Watch this video about the internet, made in 1981.

What does it tell us about how times have changed?  What were they right about? What did they get wrong?  How do you think we will be using technology in 30 years time (you will be in your 40s!) ?