Creative Writing - The Strange Day in July

The Strange Day in July.

By Caitlin Gregan

I.A..L.T  write to entertain my audience.

The rain poured down, as Lily and I played chess in our mansion at the top of the hill. A little while later the sun came out, so we chose to go down to the beach for some fresh air. The path was muddy and the trees waved as we past by, As we got closer to the beach I shiver went down my spine I felt like we were being watched by something or someone. I looked around but there was no one there. A few minutes later I felt the feeling that someone was spying on us again, but as I looked around, I saw nothing. My sister ran ahead, but I rushed after her, as I was getting close to the beach I heard a distant scream I sprinted  through the bush “Lily!” I called out but there was no reply.

When I got to the beach it was deserted Lily was nowhere to be seen. When I turned around I saw her there in the bush coming out laughing “don’t do that” I said. She was still laughing when we got to the spot that had the best stones to skim. I picked up a stone that had been lying at my feet it was perfect except for a skull that was engraved in. I pulled back my arm as my sister watch from a to it far as I throw with all my might, it skimmed so it disappeared into the mist  then we heard the most strangest thing… the sound of a skimming stone and it was getting louder and louder  as if it was coming  our way. then it rested at our feet trembling I picked it up my sister screamed nothing had prepared us for what happened next.

On the stone there was the skull that clearly  identified it as ours but the true horror came when I turned it over. There on the smooth flat stone, deeply engraved was one but terrifying word that should have taken hours to carve and not seconds.

Kill

The stone dropped from my suddenly frozen fingers we ran through the sharp thorns our clothes ripping. As we ran into the safety of our house bolting the lock behind us. we ran to mom who was doing the washing in the laundry “Mom there’s a ...there’s a” I stumberd

“There’s a what ?”  Mom asked

“There is a person trying to kill us” I shouted. At that moment our brother walked past laughing his hands full with stones each one had a different message. Then we spotted the skull like crack on a smooth flat stone that had the words Kill on it.

Information Report - The Black Mamba

The Black Mamba

BY Abraham Tonga

I am learning to inform my audience through an information report .

What is black, fast, cold blooded, lethally venomous and is highly aggressive? Thats right the Black Mamba, the Black Mamba is located in the Savannas, and the rocky hills of  Southern and Eastern Africa it is considered as one the world's most venomous snake.

Appearance

The Black Mamba’s life span is usually eleven years or more and it can grow up to 4.3 metres. It weighs up to 1.6 kgs. It gets its name not from its skin colour, which tends to be olive to gray, but rather to be the blue-black insides of its mouth displayed when it is threatened. http://41.media.tumblr.com/e6b9561e503df91058b7b9e62b59d339/tumblr_mytd2eKnPB1rxxai0o3_r1_1280.jpg

Hunting

The Black Mamba use their incredible speed to escape from their prey, not to hunt their prey. Black Mambas are shy and will almost always seek to escape when confronted. If cornered they will raise up their heads and sometimes a third of their body off the ground, spread their cobra like neck flap, open their The black mouths and hiss. If an attacker persists they will not strike once but strike repeatedly injecting huge amounts of potent neuro and cardiotoxin with each strike.

Diet

The Black Mambas are known as eating small carnivores  such like chickens, rats, bushbabies and more other small carnivores. Black Mambas bite their prey, injecting venom then releasing it. They then follow it until it dies or it is paralyzed. At this point they eat their prey. It does not take that long for the enemy to die or get paralyzed  after getting bitten by a Mamba.

So the next time you see a 4.3 metre venomous black mouthed, snake you know for sure not to go near it or touch it. Be careful because you never know if it will bite back at you. So make sure to give it some space!

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

Information Report - Teacup Pigs

Teacup Pigs

Vidani Rathod

Monday 7 september 2015

I am learning to inform my audience within an information report.

Imagine having a cup of tea then all of a sudden realising there was a little baby pig inside! When Teacup Pigs are born they are so tiny that they can fit into a teacup! Did you know that pigs are also the 3rd smartest animal in the world. These pigs come in many different colours like tan, pink or black. Teacup Pigs also live a decently long life of 5-20 years. Even though Teacup Pigs are tiny at birth  they don’t stay this size for long.

Size

Teacup Pigs are born the size of a teacup, this is how they get their name. They grow up to 29 kilograms and 40 centimeters in height, when they reach adulthood, this takes 2-3 years. A pig association claims that  Teacup Pigs grow up to 43 kilograms not 29. 43 kilos may seem big but compared to Farm Pigs this is tiny. Farm pigs grow up to 362-544 kilograms!  Do Mini Pigs really seem that big now?  Thimble Pig is another name they are known by. Further names for these pigs include Miniature Pigs, Mini Pigs, and Micro Pigs. Miniature pigs  love to have people around them and they work best with a companion.

Lifestyle & Identification

Teacup pigs need lots of attention because they live as pets in a cage like a hamster, they live a life like pets so they are a custom to being toilet trained. In this life span they either live on a  farm or as a pet. When Teacup Pigs are born they are normally around 255 grams. There are lots of sounds Teacup Pigs use to talk such as squealing, hoinking, barking and grunting. Pigs make sounds for a reason. They grunt most of the time as a response to noises that are familiar to them or when exited about food. However the length of the grunt does indicate what the pig is trying to say. If it is a short grunt it means that the pigs is excited, long grunts mean that the pig is communicating with another pig or human or they could just be expressing happiness. Miniature Pigs enjoy a nice roll in the mud outside to keep them cool. Also once in awhile they enjoy a bath  to keep them nice and clean. Pigs make other noises to communicate like squealing.This means that the pig is scared, annoyed or hurt.

Appearance

Teacup pigs have rough hair called bristles instead of fur. These bristles grow longer in the winter than in the hot summer. All miniature pigs are different because they are bred from different pigs such as potbellied, kune kune, tamworth and the Gloucester Old Spot. Since they are breed from

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so many different  pigs they come in a variety of colours such as tan pink, black, white, silver, red, rust and  some of them have spots in black, red or white. Teacup pigs have tails however they are not curled they are straight. They also develop tusks and they have pushed in snouts. Thimble Pigs are very small and cute and they are just the right size to have as a pet although they grow big, fat and mucQQh uglier compared to when they are small, cute tiny.

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There are lots of types of pigs but none are quite like the Teacup Pigs. These pigs  come in a variety of different colours and they have a lifestyle of a pet. Thimble Pigs also have many names like Miniature Pigs, Micro Pigs and Teacup Pigs. Micro Pigs are also unique because they have pushed in snouts and straight tails instead of curled. These tiny little Pigs are remarkable. Would you want to have one as a pet?  

Information Report - Little Penguin

Little Penguin

By: Daniel Kim

I am learning to inform my audience through an information report

Just imagine that you are at the beach at night. It is dark, everything is quiet, you can hear the waves overlapping the sand. Suddenly, you see something small, yes you’re right it is the Little penguin. Did you know the scientific name for Little penguin is Eudyptula. Eudyptula is Greek and it means good little diver. You might be thinking that the Little penguin is the same as the other penguins just small and blue. So You might be right and you might be wrong.

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Habitat/Home

Little penguins are found in the southern coast of Australia, Tasmania, and New Zealand. All of the Little penguins are here because they can not stay or live in cold places. During day time they spend their time hunting for food and at night they return to their burrow or rock crevice. When they get back home they feed their family and also cuddle up if they are cold.

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Diet

This is what some animals do as well. Little penguins eat fishes, squids, and crustaceans. They mainly make shallow dives up to 9m(30ft) to catch prey but sometimes they will dive down to the ground to get more fish. They also get food for their family so their family won’t be hungry and live well.    

Breeding

Breeding is the part when they lay eggs. First when the egg comes out the mum and  dad take turns on keeping the egg warm so it doesn't get cold.. After about five weeks later the egg will hatch. Little penguins do this around August or September.

Overall in Conclusion Little penguins are small and fearless little creatures, so they should be free like us and have a long life..They also should be able to have a long life and should not be killed or extinct.

Information Report - Bald Eagle

Bald Eagle

by: Lachlan Gavin

I am learning to write an information report  

Imagine you’re a fish swimming happily and suddenly, you're flying in mid air, then everything goes black. You have just become a bald eagle’s dinner. The bald eagle can be found in North America, which allows it to feed on many fresh fish from the rivers and lakes across the region. The Bald Eagle is a national symbol of America. This giant bird once was endangered in 1967, but luckily nowadays has recovered and can still be seen flying across the skies of America.  So what can you expect to see if a Bald Eagle was flying above you?  

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Features

The name bald eagle would suggest that they are bald, however they are not.  The female bald eagle is larger than the male. The female is 89-93 centimeters and has a wingspan 2-2.28 meters and the male is 76-86 centimeters and a wingspan of 1.82-2.15. It has long talons so it doesn’t touch the water and grab a fish. The bald eagle can glide up to a amazing speed of 160km so it’s faster than a car on the motorway. It weighs up to three to seven kg, like a pumpkin. Bald eagles have a hooked beak so their food doesn't fall out .

Habitat

The bald eagle is found in north america mostly in Baja, California, Florida and Alaska. They can fly up to 56-70 kilometers per hour.It is found near water so that is why it likes to eat fish. They live in tall trees.

Diet  

A bald eagle eats fish and other food that is easy to obtain so like small birds and big fish. It can lift 5kgs so it can lift a baby deer that will feed the family for a while. It eats so much fish it has a good source of omega 3. Bald eagles are carnivores so they fight for there food against animals like pelicans.    

The bald eagle is a carnivore it eats easy to obtain prey. They have a white head and brown body. So next time you're flying in north America and you see a big bird you could be looking at a bald eagle.    

Information Report - The Marbled Cone Snail

The Marbled Cone Snail

By Corum DeLacey

I am to learning to inform my audience through an information report

I want you to imagine that you are walking down the tropical beaches of Australia with your fiancee, and you pass the most beautiful snail you have seen in all your years of being alive. You reach in for a stroke at that marvellous golden shell when BAM! You are stunned! You start to realise that could have been the bane of your life. There you are paralysed on the soft, sandy beach floor you cannot breath or see properly and you don’t remember anything. What was that? It was the Marbled Cone Snail…

Habitat

So where does this snail roam?  Well, the Marbled Cone snail enjoys the warm waters of the Indian and Pacific oceans as well as the Mediterranean seas, usually near or on coral reefs. These snails are actually fairly common in Australia, Vietnam and the Philippines, however there have been a few sightings in Fiji and Samoa, one even in New Zealand! Do not worry though, chances are you will never see one of these snails at the beach. Wait, so how does a snail kill a fully grown human?

Hunting

If you are wondering how on earth do snails annihilate people, I will explain. If you are somehow seduced into touching or picking one up, it will release a harpoon-like tooth into your body, tough enough to pierce through a wetsuit! Then inject a large amount of lethal venom enough to kill 20 adult humans! After that you are bound to faint and wake up shortly  after, suffering immense pain, swelling, numbness, weakness, tingling and memory loss and in severe cases you will experience muscle paralysis, damaged eyesight as well as not being able to speak or hear anything. These snails do not have a sleep timetable so they can hunt at night or day, preferably night because that is when most fish are asleep This leads to their dietary requirements.

Diet

Luckily these snails are not aggressive towards humans, so if you stay away from them you will be fine. The marbled cone snail enjoys feasting on worms and fish, not surprisingly this breed of snail can devour things as big as small snakes, over time that is! Sadly this snail has caused extinction to the Aldabra Atoll which is a passive snail. Yes, the Marbled cone snail actually eats other snails! When the snail eats its prey it has to be extra cautious not to accidentally eat the venom it injected into the animal or else it will also become paralysed! Now you might be thinking how do we identify one?

Appearance

The Marbled Cone snail is quite large and can vary between 30mm and 300mm, the size of a school ruler! You can easily notice a large cone on top of its back which can be pink, gold, black, brown, white or orange and usually have patterns or spots. Last but not least, Emergency Treatment.

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Emergency Treatment

Well, the thing is, there actually is no anti-venom… So good luck, if you end up getting stung by one of these very dangerous snails. However there are a few things that may lower the chances of dieing, make sure you wrap a cloth or gauze bandage and apply pressure will prevent the venom from spreading, in the event of breathing problems perform mouth to mouth, and of course call the ambulance

Now you know that the ferocious Marbled Cone Snail can kill you with ease! Luckily I have identified that they have quite a large shell, live mainly around the coasts of the Indian, and Pacific seas, how they tear apart their prey, their unusual dietary requirements and even ways to help if you are ever harpooned by one! Make sure you stay well away from these menacing creatures!

Information Report - Kiwis

Kiwis

By Isaac Tooman

What eats grubs and seeds, sleeps during day and and cannot fly?  That might sound like you're little brother but it is also a description of a kiwi. Thats right, a Kiwi. A Kiwi is a bird native to New Zealand.  Kiwis are flightless although they have small wings and are nocturnal which means they sleep during the day. Kiwis are endangered.

Kiwis are found all over New Zealand. There are five different types of kiwis. There is the Brown kiwi, Little Spotted kiwi, Great Spotted kiwi, Rowi and Tokoeka. The Brown kiwi is found in the North Island and Little Barrier Island. The Little Spotted Kiwi lives on Hen Island, Kapiti Island, Red Mercury Island and Tiritiri Matangi Island and many more islands.The Great Spotted kiwi is the tallest Kiwi, about 45 centimetres tall. The Rowi kiwi lives in Okarito. The Tokoeka kiwi lives on Stewart Island.

Today, they are found in three discrete natural populations – northwest Nelson, the Paparoa Range, and near Arthur’s Pass.

What kiwis eat.

As kiwis have a high sense of smell they can smell food under the ground. Kiwis  eat a lot of things including seeds, grubs, worms, fruit, small Crayfish, Eels and Amphibians. They come out of their burrows after nightfall to forage for insects, grubs, earthworms, fallen fruit and native plants. Kiwis use their beak as a lever to lift up dirt to find food.

                        

Special things about kiwis

Did you know that kiwis are color blind? This information comes from some new research revealing how the endangered bird evolved its sense of smell and color 35 million years ago to help it with its nocturnal life sniffing around the undergrowth at night. Kiwis feathers are more like fur. The kiwi is the only bird in the world with  nostrils at the end of its beak. A kiwi has no tail feathers but does have whiskers like a cat.

In conclusion there are many types of kiwis.  The Brown kiwi,  Little spotted kiwi, Great spotted kiwi, Rowi and Tokoeka. Kiwis are color blind and also our native animal. Next time you see a kiwi remember that it is endangered bird and we should look after them.