onomatopeia

Onomatopoeia are a type of word that sounds like the thing it is describing.

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1. Find three google images that illustrate this language feature.

      2. Visit three different websites to find a definition of this. Copy and paste them in and identify the one that   explains it the best for your understanding.

the formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named.Google

the imitation of a sound.Wikipedia

Onomatopoeia is word that mimics the sound of the object or action it refers to.We like best

3. Match the following sentences to the onomatopoeia that describes them.

A plate being dropped on the floor.	TINKLE
A balloon being burst.	BANG
A gun being shot.	SMASH
Someone eating crisps.	GROWL
A light being switched on.	POP
A fierce dog.	CRUNCH
A small bell being rung.	CLICK

4. Put each of the above onomatopoeia into a descriptive sentence.

• Tinkle, went the small bell.
• Pop, and the balloon was never to be seen again
• Bang, the bullet went flying
• Crunch, the chips are gone
• Click, the light turns on and the room is no longer dark.
• Growl, goes the protective dog
• Smash, Ben accidentally dropped the plate

5. Find 3 more onomatopoeia and add them to this doc.

Pow, Clink, Whoosh

6. Choose one, cut out the letters from the magazine and glue onto an A4 piece of paper. Illustrate appropriately to really convey what the word represents.

Term 2 Reflection

End of Term 2 2017 Reflection

1. What has been the funniest, awesome, coolest achievement that has happened this term? Masterton was really cool. Even though we lost it was still a cool experience.

2. What progress have you made with your reading, writing, inquiry and maths learning this term? Provide evidence and examples of your thinking. For Reading I am level 4p. For writing I feel that I writing in more detail and I know that I am writing more and more, and I can understand what I am writing. For maths in term one I was not that good and i had a massive step up in term 2. In inquiry I feel like I know everything and i am getting the hang of what we do.

3. What are your aspirations for term 3? Playing with all my really good friends and making more. And getting higher in my all my learning

4. Who is one ‘new’ person you would like to sit next to next term? Evan He seems pretty  nice and focused on his learning.

5. What is your goal for home-learning next term? To do more even though i am doing it every week already I would still like to finish it more in detail.

6. What can your teacher do to support your progress and learning in term 3? Help me a little bit more in maths.

Find an inspirational quote that is going to be your reference for term 3. Be sure to include it in your blog post