Before the Printing press by Anouska

On Friday Room 11 got into groups and made a play on what it was like before people had books. The rich people were able to read because they had the money to be educated. Only the rich people and the priest knew how to read and write. This time was around 1445. There was not a lot of books then so the only ones that were published were hand made and most of them were bibles. They were very expensive. Imagine this as your job, to copy out a big thick bible every day! The priests told them that the earth was flat and if you walked straight for a long time you would fall of the edge of the world. Then the printing press was invented. The poor loved the idea but the rich people didn't so much. They liked the hand made books better. But here we are, and most of the books we have now are printed.
By Anouska.

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Technology Drama

Today Room 11 got into groups and started practicing plays about what life would be like before the printing press with rich people and the poor people, and one group practiced what life is like after the printing press with normal people.

Before the printing press was invented in 1445, poor people could not read or write, so they spent their whole life working on farms, and they had to go to church to hear about what was happening around the world, and usually that news would be about two weeks plus late.

Only rich people and important people could read and write and the only two points for them to be able to read and write. One was because they were the only ones that could afford books because books were extremely expensive since all of them were hand written and can you imagine how long it took them to write books? No wonder they were expensive! The other reason was because they could afford for their family to be educated.

But when the printing press was invented, it was a bit of a derision with the rich people, they liked hand written books better, but it meant that the poor people could learn to read and write because using a printing press was cheaper than hand written books.

That is why nowadays we all know how to read and the printing press has gradually evolved over time, and now printers are part of our daily technology.

By Toby.

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Household Technology by Josh

In Room 11 we have been learning to write reports. This is Josh's report on household technology. Pretty good for a first attempt!!!

Household technology is technology that was made to make human's lives easier and get things done faster and help us around the house. Three examples of household technology are the TV, toaster and shower.

TVs are mostly black and grey. Most houses have at least one TV. TVs are good for finding out curious things in the world. TVs are sometimes thin or fat.

Toasters are used for making toast. Toasters are a small square shape. Most houses have a toaster in the kitchen on the bench. Toasters take three minutes to make a piece of toast.

Showers are good for washing off dirt and other muck. Showers are mostly made from clear glass with grey walls or tiles. Most houses have one shower in their bathroom.

Household technology has become a great part of human's life on earth. Household technology has helped people all around the world. 

Life Post- Print Press Life by Eli

Today Room 11 made up plays about life before and after the invention of the printing press. My group did a play about how people get information. In our play people got information from phones, laptops, encyclopedias, books and computers. A long time ago people got information from the town crier or the priest because there were no newspapers or books. Most people couldn't read and write because they didn't go to school becuase it was expensive and there were no books to learn from. We know a lot more about the world now!

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Luka, George and Josh reading

Listen to the Book Bandits read a page from their novel called 'Holly Christmas and the Snack Burgler'. They are practising reading with expression and fluency. The had a lot of fun making this video!!

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Jack's technology onomatopoeia poem

The pan spits,
the phone buzzes,
the smoke alarm rings
and the water rushes.

The lights flicker,
the blender whirls,
the hose squirts
and the fan swirls.

The radio sings,
the power points fuse,
the gas sparks
and the car fumes.

Five senses by Anetema

I like the taste of ice cream

dripping off my cone.

I like the sound of racing cars 

roaring back and forth. 

I like the feel of goo

slithering down my hand. 

I like the look of a waterfall 

rushing down like a storm.

I like the smell of hot popcorn

popping in the microwave.

By Anetema

Five senses by Kahma

I like the taste of ice cream 

sprinting down my throat.

I like the smell of white roses

squiggling up my nose.

I like the feel of silk 

gliding across my hand.

I like the sound of fire

creaking in the fire place.

I like the look of firey orange clouds

blending with the sunset  

Five senses by Jakob.

I like the taste of chocolate,
crawling between my teeth.

I like the smell of gasoline,
running throgh the air.

I like the sound of birds,
calling in the trees.

I like the look of the sea,
glistening infront of me.

I like the feel of carpet,
brushing against my feet.

Book Bandits reading aloud

Listen to the students in the Book Bandits reading group (George, Luka and Josh) read with great expression. They paid careful attention to the punctuation while they read. They are reading from a book called 'George and the Whopper' by Chris McTrustry.

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My house songs by Jakob.

The iphone dings,
the alarm-clock rings,
the toaster pops,
and the clock tick-tocks.

The hair dryer howls,
the gas fire growls,
the freezer whirs,
and the frige purrs.

The kettle jiggles,
the microwave giggles,
the tv flickers,
and the blender jitters.

Five Senses by Jake

I hate the taste of peas
clambering dow my throat.

I hate the smell of garbage
whooshing through the window.

I hate the look of dogs
meddling with me.

I hate the sound of my lego
breaking onto the floor.

I hate the feel of wet muddy sand
tingling my toes.
      

The sounds of my house by Harry

WALT: use onomateopoeia (technology)

The lawnmower growls,

the car rumbles,

the kettle whistles

and the aerial sways.

The tap drips,

the bath gurgles,

the light clicks

and the fan swishes.

The computer beeps,

the phone rings,

the microwave dings

and the radio sings.

The Hymn Of My Home By Toby

WALT: use onomatopoeia (technology) 

The microwave whines,

the fridge zaps,

the tap gushes,

and the central heating shheses.

The kettle squeaks,

the T.V sings,

the computer purrs,

and the BBQ creaks.

The table slams,

the phone chimes,

the clothes dryer swirls,

and the dishwasher rumbles.

The sink drowns the water,

the timer yelps,

the heat pump whooshes,

and the clock quacks.

Five senses by Ben

I like the taste of pizza 

sliding down my throat.

I like the smell of mint

freshly picked of the plant.

I like the sound of fire

crackling in the fireplace.

I like the look of my family

grinning in a photo.

I like the feel of blankets

rubbing against my skin.

Five senses by Hannah

I like the smell of lemon cake

creeping up my nose.

I like the taste of hot chocolate

trickling down my throat.

I like the feel of my of my fingers

rubbing on my smooth skin.

I like the sound of hot bubbles

exploding as the burst.

I like the look of stars

twinkling in the night sky.

Bronze age by Jakob and Will B

WALT: describe the way technological growth (the discovery of bronze) changed the way we live

The bronze age started in europe 3,500 BC and ended in 1,200 BC. Bronze was a revolutionary material and it made a huge impact in life. Before the bronze age people were running around with primitive weapons like sticks with stones tied on them and were living in caves. Afterwards they were in huts made of wood and straw and an amoury would contain bows, arrows, daggers, swords and axes. The bronze age also signaled the end of the stone age. Bronze is made out of tin and copper mixed into an alloy. It was very useful because stone was too hard to form and shattered easily. When bronze came about people started waging war and bulding forts. In Britain too many people were arriving to live there and they had to start cutting down trees to make more living space to build huts. The bronze age was a turning point in life for human beings.

Five senses poem by Kate

                                                                  
I hate the taste of peanut butter smoothie 
bubbling on my taste buds.

I hate the smell of rubbish
floating through the air.

I hate the feel of grapes
mushing in my mouth.

I hate the sound of rain
saturating the concrete.

I hate the look of blood
exploding out of me.

Five Senses by Oceania

I like the taste of ice cream

zooming down my throat.

I like the smell of chocolate

booming out of a cake tin.

I like the feel of soft playdoh

masssage my fingers.

I like the sound of singing 

swishing sweeting through the air.

I like the look of a waterfall

speeding down the rocks.

Five Senses By Arlo

I like the taste of cupcakes

digging into my teeth.

I like the smell of fresh books

cuddling up my nose.

I like the smell of fresh grass

smooching my soggy feet.

I like the sound of the Beatles.

jiving in my ears

I like the look of The Simpsons

roaring in my mind.

Holiday snapshot by Will B

The mountains towered above me and the sea stretched as far as the eye could see. I could feel the wind whipping and howling around my cold dry face. I could feel the flat, cold and green grass getting crushed beneath my feet. All of the rocks that had already been scattered were thumping down the steep hill.  

Five Senses by Luka

I like the taste of spaghetti
flipping in my mouth. 

  

I like the smell of fire 
flowing in my nose.

I like the sound of the waves 
crashing on the sand. 

I like the look of an exciting lego box 
waiting on the shelf. 

I like the feel of my warm bed
cuddling me as I sleep.

Five Senses by Josh

I like the taste of chocolate 

dissolving in my mouth.

I like the smell of bread 

crumbling on my plate.

I like the feel of cats 

cuddling my hand.

I like the look of the sun 
shining in my eyes.

I like the sound of music

dancing in my ears.

Five senses by Eli

I like the taste of cheesecake 

crumbling in my mouth.

I like the smell of gas 

oozing into the car window.

I like the feel of my brothers soft cheeks 

stroking my hands.

I like the sound of my favorite song 

bursting out my headphones.

I like the look of the sunset

booming with an orange sky.

Surfing Snapshot By Oska

The sticky board under my feet sliced through the surge, throwing up spray as white as snow. The sound of booming waves against the rocks echoed  through my head. I felt the strong tugging flow of the rushing water. The transparent water is as clear as a crystal, I can see my cousins through the wave. I felt my heartbeat in my chest pounding against my ribs. The stickiness of the wax is like glue keeping my feet on the board. I trust the wax to keep me put.

Cricket by Aum

The tennis ball came to me at full force while I struggled to position my bat at the perfect position for lofting the ball. I heard the wind struggling through the grass and people whispering in the house behind me...The ball spun like it was dodging my thick bat. The wind was shouting like the collision of two waves. I moved my bat but it was too late. It skimmed the shining bails of the grand plastic wicket and it was over.

Vietnam by Nina

Lights flashed and sunburned tourists hopped across the road talking and pointing at the sights. Endless rows of scooters rushed past me, their horns beeping all the time. Locals bellowed at me from the crowded sidewalk trying to sell motorbikes and fans even through they could see I was in the middle of a busy road trying to get across.  Hot, sweaty and nervous, I thought over and over of the one rule of crossing the road for tourists in Veitnam. Keep on walking. Wind,caused by the scooters, swished around me.  Hundreds of them sped past, leaving me behind as I looked on in pure amazement. 

By Nina

Bike Ride

I went on a bike ride with my friend down the drenched, vivid-black road with cars rushing across it. I could see people storming into shops. I could hear the bike’s tyres spinning around like a roulette wheel. The rain was pressing against me and splashes of water dampened my shorts like a powerful wave.

By Toby.

Holiday snapshot by james

I heard the stones crackling while I was running on them. The plants were swishing in the wind as I ran towards the tents at the finish line. I felt really pumped up. I sort of felt like I was going to lose.

 BY JAMES

Holiday Snapshot By Maddy

The colourful blinding lights flashed numerously from the side of the ice rink. The music playing in the background whistled in and out of my ears. People stammered and fell to the freezing, hard, wet ice, that’s how my gloves got all damp and cold. There was a limbo. I lay on my dry back and slipped through while rain was splattering on the roof.

By Maddy B.

My holiday snapshot by Hunter

I saw branches one by one,  

Yet roots hang down among.

I see a spider bright, deadly and small,

The tree I swing from the spider crawls.

I feel as if I was losing grip,

As if I was about to slip.

I swing from vine to vine,

Feeling like Tarzan yet I hear my brother whine.

I hear people saying “ahhhh”,

And I hear my brother saying “ta” for a banana .

I hear roots breaking,

Then I see people having fun and making.

My Holiday Snapshot by Jakob

I was freaked out. Everyone was screaming. I could see Wayne and Dylan looking up at me suspiciously. The voice of superman filled the half pipe.The metal seat belt of the roller coaster was locked in place. I could see the rest of movie world towered in front of me.