Challenging homework for the end of term two.

Tyla Moore you are the HOMEWORK STAR. Your last lot of homework showed a layout which was very effective. Our guest teachers were most impressed.

This week you all have a couple of optional tasks to try as well as the mandatory 90s research. The first optional activity is making the 2-4-1 glider from the template attached to your homework sheet and following link http://www.sciencetoymaker.org/hangGlider/index.htm . The second optional activity is a short story competition. See below for details.

SHORT STORY COMPETITION
Explore the depths of your inner mind and start your story with one of these

The morning was different… Now I'm in real trouble!... If only…

Rev up your imaginations and win prizes, the Bay of Plenty Times and Bookrapt bring you the 'Short Story Competition' for 2010. The entries will be judged in two categories; Years 5 & 6 and Years 7 & 8

Stories will be judged on the following:
• Originality
• Individual writing style
• A well-developed plot
• Clear characterisation
• Good presentation
• Satisfactory ending
• Good use of dialogue
• Tension and suspense

Conditions of entry:
1. Open to all students in the Bay of Plenty Times' circulation area
2. Stories must be students own work
3. The story must be presented typed on one side, double-spaced on A4 paper (no handwritten text will be accepted)
4. No more than 750 words
5. A completed and signed entry form must accompany each story
6. The companies decision is final and no further correspondence will be entered into.

Prizes $30 book vouchers to four award-winning stories in each section! Highly- commended certificates to be presented

Enjoy!