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Exploring AI in Writing

We used Papyrus AI to help us write a narrative combining the fairy tales of Snow White and the Little Red Riding Hood. We learnt that Papyrus AI is a generative AI and it predicts the next step using the patterns and the large language model. I really liked using Papyrus AI because it was easy to understand and it gave me feedback straight away which helped me improve my story.  I really liked using Papyrus AI because it was easy to understand and it gave me feedback straight away. Something I found challenging was that it kept giving me suggestions, even when I didn’t need it. 

Snow White and the Red Rival

Once upon a time, there was a lonely girl named Snow White who lived in a grand palace. Snow White was a quiet person who loved playing sports, especially rugby. Her life took an unexpected turn when her father remarried, bringing a new stepmother and a young girl named Little Red Riding Hood into their lives. Initially, Snow White was more excited than nervous about having someone new to play with.

Both Snow White and Little Red Riding Hood shared a passion for sports, yet their interests differed greatly. While Snow White loved rugby, Little Red Riding Hood was an avid netball enthusiast. It wasn’t long before their differences sparked a heated debate over which sport was superior. The argument turned sour, with Little Red Riding Hood saying hurtful things that left Snow White storming off to her room.

Concerned, Snow White’s father tried to console her, even buying her the latest season’s rugby kit, but his efforts fell short. Unknown to him, the new Queen, driven by selfishness, plotted with Little Red Riding Hood to rid themselves of Snow White. They devised a cunning plan, disguising themselves as old women selling apples laced with poison.

The next morning, defying her father’s warnings, Snow White was swayed by the disguised pair at the palace door. Taking a bite from the apple, she collapsed, unconscious. Proud of their deceit, the Queen and Little Red Riding Hood revealed their true selves, leaving Snow White motionless.

When Snow White’s father returned and found her on the floor, he sprang into action, using all his love and determination to revive her. Miraculously, Snow White awoke, much to the shock of her stepmother and stepsister at breakfast the following day. Realising the betrayal, her father confronted the Queen and Little Red Riding Hood. Despite his affection for the Queen, he chose to banish them from the castle.

Snow White’s father apologised for not acting sooner, and with their presence gone, Snow White felt like the happiest girl in the world. She and her father continued their lives in peace, free from the shadows of the past, living happily ever after.

 

Persuasive Language Features

LI: to explore the language features of a persuasive text.

This term we have been learning about persuasive writing to help us be prepared for the school speech competition later in this term. Peruasive writing is used when you want to make others be on your side and think like you. Yesterday we were focusing at the language features used in persuasive text.

I have chosen to share the persuasive language feature of Emotive Language. I think authors use this language feature to connect with the audience emotionally.

Ancient Greek Olympics

LI: To use smart search skills to help us explore the Acncient Olympic Games.

LI: To work collaboratively in groups as an active participant and contributor.

Our task was to work in our groups to carry out a mini collaborative inquiry into the ancient Olympic games. We used our smart searching skills to help us answer the questions that were given to us. For example: Who could participate in the ancient Olympic games? Our answer was all males who are Greek citizens are allowed to participate in the Ancient Olympics.

Something I found interesting was that the athletes competed without clothes.

 

 

Catapults

LI: Practical build challenge to design and create a newspaper model of a catapult.

Our challenge was to create a catapult using push and pull forces. The pull force is when you pulling something towards from you and the push force is when you push something away from you. First we gather information about catapults and the different types which are Trebuchet, Mangonel and Ballista. We rolled up newspaper and put pencils inside it to make it sturdy. Then we created the base and connected the rolled up newspaper with tape. Finally we tested it out by pulling the middle pole down and leting go of it to see how far the counter flew.

I enjoyed this challenge because I learnt how to use the push and pull force.

Google Meets Panmure Bridge School

Google’s amazing New Zealand team, Steve, Caro, Teyha and Simon came and visited Panmure Bridge School to give us advice and answered some of our questions. First they introduced themselves and asked us some questions like if we knew how long New Zealands Google headquarters has been existed. Their office in New Zealand has been existing for 16 years!

They then gave us some advice, the advice Steve, Caro, Teyha, and Simon gave us was truly inspiring. The piece of advice that opened my mind was was to dream big even when they are problems interfering with our dreams because possibilities are achievable. Google told us about the large language model which is a data base that reads information that you give it so that it is able to answer our questions. It’s like a large language model takes information that you feed it and is able to give you a wide selection of information you ask it. For example if somebody read every book in the library they can quickly think back to the books they read and answer the question.

Lastly I asked them if they think AI will take over Google. Steve then answered by saying that the AI they use is controlled like a handbrake on a car which means it will do amazing things to help Google but it will not take over. Did you know that the name “Google” is a missplelling of Googal? Googal is the number 1 followed by 100 zeros which was picked to show search engine was intended to provide large number of information.

I enjoyed this experience because I learnt important lessons and tips to help me stay on the right path for my future.

 

Swamp Tigers

LI: To create a multi-modal DLO that tells others about swamp tigers.

Our challenge was to research about swamp tigers and create multi-modal DLO that teaches others about swamp tigers. The first we did was watch videos and research about the animal. We found out that swamp tigers are afraid of humans as humans are afraid of swamp tigers. This may be because humans are taking away the swamp tigers natural habitat. The scientific name for a swamp tiger is  Panthera tigris tigris. Our DLO teaches what the swamp tiger’s diet, appearance, behaviour, habitat, and some interesting facts. The swamp tiger is a carnivore this means they only eat meat. Did you know many fishermen are killed and since swamp tigers see everything living as prey? Finding a swamp tiger is impossible due to the fact they are well blended in with its surroundings. 

I found this task interesting and fun because I learnt how fascinating this animal is.

Portion Sizes

LI: to learn about portion sizes and healthy eating.

We learnt about portion sizes and healthy eating. The food catergories is Protein, Dairy, Grains, and Vegtables. Protein provides us a source of energy and is good for our muscles. Vegetables and fruits are high in vitamins. For example: Oranges are high in vitamin C. Grains are high in fiber, which lowers the risk of diabetes. Dairy is high is calcium which is strength our bones.

I found this task helpful because now I am aware to balance food with different portions of food.

 

Howick Historical Village

We went on a trip down the history lane of how Panmure, and Howick looked like in the 1870s. Our first attraction was the walk around the village, we explored houses, churhes, and schools. In the 1870s teachers who aren’t married was forced to come school two hours before it started and clean the floors, prepare the lesson, and start a fire. In one of the houses we noticed a dead Pukeko, stuffed with some things such as newspaper. This is called taxi dermy, taxi dermy is when an animal is used for display and is stuffed with things. We then made butter which suprisingly only needed cream. The science behind is that when cream gets thinked by propeling like a whisk it turns into butter. The butter tasted really good it really surprised me that it only needed one ingredient. Our last attraction was buliding a trolley the old fashion way. Compared to this generations cart it is really different considering the trolley cart is controlled by foot and needs to be pushed by someone. On the other hand our carts are powered by engines and petrol.

This trip was fun and interesting because I experienced what it was like in 1870.

Volleyball Interschool

Our school competed in a volleyball interschool with the schools around Our Whenua. The year 7/8 girls versed Point England, Panama, Ruapotaka, Glen Taylor, and Stonefields. We won 4 games and lost 2 games.

I enjoyed this because I respented my school, and experienced what it felt like.

Mean, Median and Mode

LI: to find the mean, median and mode.

Our task was to find the mean, median, and mode in our blog posts throughout the years in Pamure Bridge School. To find the mean add up all the numbers in the group. Then divide the total with the amount of numbers there are in the group. Median is the middle of a arranged list of numbers. To find the median put the numbers in order from smallest to biggest and find the number in the middle. If they are two numbers in the middle, add them together and divde them by 2. The mode is the number that shows the most is the mode. To find the mode put the numbers in order from smallest to biggest and look for the number that shows up the most in the list.

I enjoyed this task because I learnt how to find the mean, median, mode and I also saw the progress I have made throughout the years in Panmure Bridge School.