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Task Description: This week in room 10 we have been doing a response to a text task which is a task when we answer questions. For this task I had to try to answer a question like this. ”What day is Samoan language week”. Remember to leave a positive comment on my blog, thank you. 

• When is Samoan Language Week celebrated?
  a) June 1st
  b) July 4th
  c) September 15th
  d) December 25th

• What is the theme for Samoan Language Week 2023?
  a) “Celebrating Our Heritage”
  b) “Preserving Our Language”
  c) “Embracing Cultural Diversity”
  d) “Be proud of your language and grounded in your identity”

• What does “Mitamita i lau gagana, maua’a lou fa’asinomaga” mean?
  a) “Speak loud and proud”
  b) “Language is power”
  c) “Be proud of your language and grounded in your identity”
  d) “Learn and preserve your ancestral tongue”

• Why is Samoan Language Week celebrated?
  a) To commemorate Samoa’s independence
  b) To promote tourism in Samoa
  c) To honor the country’s leaders
  d) To celebrate the Samoan flag day

• What is the official language of Samoa?
  a) English
  b) Samoan
  c) French
  d) Tongan

• How many volcanic islands make up the majority of Samoa’s land area?
  a) 1
  b) 5
  c) 9
  d) 12
  

• What is the capital and largest city of Samoa?
  a) Pago Pago
  b) Nuku’alofa
  c) Suva
  d) Apia

• When did Samoa gain its independence from New Zealand?
  a) 1871
  b) 1947
  c) 1962
  d) 2019

• Which countries share maritime borders with Samoa?
  a) American Samoa, New Zealand, Tonga, and Wallis and Futuna
  b) Fiji, Vanuatu, and Solomon Islands
  c) Papua New Guinea, Australia, and Kiribati
  d) Marshall Islands, Micronesia, and Palau

• What is the population of Samoa as of 2019?
  a) 50,000
  b) 100,000
  c) 150,000
  d) 197,097

 

Task Description: This week it is Samoan language week. For this week’s four facts room 10 had to watch or listen to videos that were all about Samoa. While I was doing this task I thought that it was very touching my heart because when I was watching it, it said to always love your culture. Remember to leave a positive comment on my blog, thank you. 

Task Description: This week for red bands our book for this week was called Harry’s war. While I was doing this task I was also feeling happy because I was even remembering my ABC. When I was doing this task I knew that this book was based on a story. Remember to leave a positive comment on my blog, thank you.

 

Task Description: This week in room 10 we have been doing a task named response to text for emotions. For this task I had to try to answer the questions that Miss Parrent has chosen for room 10. While I was doing this task I was thinking that it was so much fun doing it. Remember to leave a positive comment on my blog, thank you. 

• What are emotions?
  a) Physical sensations we experience in different situations.
  b) Thoughts and beliefs about ourselves and others.
  c) The feelings we experience in different situations.
  d) Actions and behaviors we display in response to stimuli.

• Which of the following is NOT a common emotion mentioned in the text?
  a) Happiness
  b) Surprise
  c) Confusion
  d) Anger

• How do we express our emotions?
  a) Through written words and letters.
  b) By sharing our thoughts and beliefs.
  c) Through facial expressions, body language, and voice tone.
  d) By engaging in physical activities.

• How can we understand others’ emotions?
  a) By ignoring their feelings and focusing on ourselves.
  b) Through empathy, paying attention, and communication.
  c) By telling them how they should feel.
  d) By dismissing their emotions as unimportant.

• What is a strategy mentioned in the text for managing emotions?
  a) Ignoring and suppressing emotions.
  b) Avoiding situations that trigger emotions.
  c) Taking deep breaths and engaging in positive distractions.
  d) Blaming others for causing our emotions.

• Why is it important to respect and acknowledge everyone’s emotions?
  a) It helps us manipulate and control others.
  b) Each person’s feelings are valid and deserve to be heard.
  c) It prevents us from experiencing our own emotions.
  d) It allows us to disregard the impact of our actions on others.
  

• How can understanding and managing our emotions benefit us?
  a) It helps us suppress our emotions completely.
  b) It allows us to avoid experiencing any negative emotions.
  c) It helps us develop strong relationships and navigate different situations.
  d) It makes us immune to the influence of others’ emotions.

• What is the overall message about emotions in the text?
  a) Emotions are unnecessary and should be ignored.
  b) Emotions are only important for certain people.
  c) Emotions are a natural part of life and should be understood and managed.
  d) Emotions are unpredictable and cannot be controlled.

 

Task Description: This week in room 10 we have been learning all about Emotions in reading. For this week’s reading we had to write four facts all about emotions and what emotions do to us. While I was writing my four facts I also learnt that giving emotions names then it could help us feel better. Remember to leave a positive comment on my blog, thank you.