Down and Up by Max Fatchen is a unique poem in the way it is set and I think that is what the author was going for.
The poem is about reading words that go down and up on the page so that the poem demonstrates down and up by the look of it.
This is a fantastic poem and can be read by children in Kinder and Year 1 but also be a laugh for anyone including adults.
Monday, September 20, 2010
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Hist by Gabriella C and Lauren
C.J.Dennis wrote the poem ‘Hist’ in 1921.
This poem is about two children who are lost in the Possum Park, in the dark night and are terrified by the sounds they hear. They then see a light shining through the trees, then they realise that the light is coming from their house.
This poem is wonderful and the rhyming words are clever. We would recommend it to stage 2 students.
We particularly enjoyed the rhyming words.
This poem is about two children who are lost in the Possum Park, in the dark night and are terrified by the sounds they hear. They then see a light shining through the trees, then they realise that the light is coming from their house.
This poem is wonderful and the rhyming words are clever. We would recommend it to stage 2 students.
We particularly enjoyed the rhyming words.
Life for Women in the Country by Fabian
I think life was difficult in the country for the woman because
they were always left alone to do all the work just like a normal
woman but there was heaps more to be done. If you had a farm
you would have to drive many kilometres to buy food. There are
times when the crops didn’t grow and they were forced to go out
and buy the food.
they were always left alone to do all the work just like a normal
woman but there was heaps more to be done. If you had a farm
you would have to drive many kilometres to buy food. There are
times when the crops didn’t grow and they were forced to go out
and buy the food.
The Boy from Tangmalangaloo by Julian
I think life was difficult for the boy he probably had to walk miles to get food, he worked a day for about 5 cents, hard labor he did
And a wrecked and smelly house, very cold with no blankets and wrecked clothes.
And a wrecked and smelly house, very cold with no blankets and wrecked clothes.
Hist by Gabriella
Hist, written by C.J Dennis, published in the early 20th century is a very humorous poem. We were extremely impressed with the funny expressions used to describe different things.
Hist is a poem about 2 people walking in the park during the night, who are constantly getting scared of different animals in the park. After many frightening experiences finally reach their destination, home.
We immensely enjoyed this fantastic poem and recommend it to anyone who is interested in great poems like this one. Hist is written by Clarence Michael James Stanislaus otherwise known as C.J Dennis who is known worldwide for his famous poems. He was born in 7th September 1876 and died in 22nd June 1938. His poem was published in 1921 when he was 45 in a book called the Book for Kids.
Hist is about kids in a park at night. It is very dark and the children get scared from the animals. They find there way out from the light in the house and the smell of supper in there house, they then go towards the light and find there way home. The animals they see are a cat, frog, possum, which they get scared from As they make strange noises and come out of the dark.
Some noises they hear from the animals are Mo poke and Kok korrock.
The poem is set in the forest with kids in the dark.
We particularly enjoyed the part when it had
Hist is a poem about 2 people walking in the park during the night, who are constantly getting scared of different animals in the park. After many frightening experiences finally reach their destination, home.
We immensely enjoyed this fantastic poem and recommend it to anyone who is interested in great poems like this one. Hist is written by Clarence Michael James Stanislaus otherwise known as C.J Dennis who is known worldwide for his famous poems. He was born in 7th September 1876 and died in 22nd June 1938. His poem was published in 1921 when he was 45 in a book called the Book for Kids.
Hist is about kids in a park at night. It is very dark and the children get scared from the animals. They find there way out from the light in the house and the smell of supper in there house, they then go towards the light and find there way home. The animals they see are a cat, frog, possum, which they get scared from As they make strange noises and come out of the dark.
Some noises they hear from the animals are Mo poke and Kok korrock.
The poem is set in the forest with kids in the dark.
We particularly enjoyed the part when it had
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Hist by Isabella and Lauren
Hist is written by Clarence Michael James Stanislaus otherwise known as C.J Dennis who is known worldwide for his famous poems. He was born in 7th September 1876 and died in 22nd June 1938. His poem was published in 1921 when he was 45 in a book called the Book for Kids.
Hist is about kids in a park at night. It is very dark and the children get scared from the animals. They find there way out from the light in the house and the smell of supper in there house, they then go towards the light and find there way home. The animals they see are a cat, frog, possum, which they get scared from As they make strange noises and come out of the dark.
Some noises they hear from the animals are Mo poke and Kok korrock.
The poem is set in the forest with kids in the dark.
We particularly enjoyed the part when it had
Hist is about kids in a park at night. It is very dark and the children get scared from the animals. They find there way out from the light in the house and the smell of supper in there house, they then go towards the light and find there way home. The animals they see are a cat, frog, possum, which they get scared from As they make strange noises and come out of the dark.
Some noises they hear from the animals are Mo poke and Kok korrock.
The poem is set in the forest with kids in the dark.
We particularly enjoyed the part when it had
Hist by Laura and Bella
Hist, by C.J Dennis is a poem about two children travelling through ‘Possum Park’. C.J Dennis wrote it for children and had it published in 1921.
The poem is mainly about children strolling through a Possum Park, getting scared by the animals, while trying to find their way back home. The animals in the park include a mopoke, a cat and a frog. The poem speaks of the children taking a stroll and then realising that they are lost and too far from home. They are unprepared, scared, cold and then find it beginning to mist. The poem ends with them coming home to find supper all laid out.
We immensely enjoyed this poem because of the language and detail used to help us picture it in our heads. It was exciting to read and we consider it a great and thrilling poem. We recommend it to people of all ages. We would love to learn more about C.J Dennis and his exciting and thrilling poems!!
The poem is mainly about children strolling through a Possum Park, getting scared by the animals, while trying to find their way back home. The animals in the park include a mopoke, a cat and a frog. The poem speaks of the children taking a stroll and then realising that they are lost and too far from home. They are unprepared, scared, cold and then find it beginning to mist. The poem ends with them coming home to find supper all laid out.
We immensely enjoyed this poem because of the language and detail used to help us picture it in our heads. It was exciting to read and we consider it a great and thrilling poem. We recommend it to people of all ages. We would love to learn more about C.J Dennis and his exciting and thrilling poems!!
Hist by Josh and Claudio
Hist is a poem by C.J Dennis it is about children going out walking in Possum Park. They hear different sound, they were very scared.
I like this poem because it rhymes and it is very catchy. You can never get sick of reading this poem.
I recommend this poem to anyone who likes reading poems and I think this is suitable for all ages
I like this poem because it rhymes and it is very catchy. You can never get sick of reading this poem.
I recommend this poem to anyone who likes reading poems and I think this is suitable for all ages
Hist by Hannah and Maddie
Hist is a creative poem about a group of Kids who wonder off in the dark and discover more than they could imagine. The group seem scared as they travel through the night and are delighted when they reach home.
This poem is a very humorous and enjoyable. The Poet has included detailed information to tell us that it was at the night and has taken us through the path that they would have travelled through. This poem can tell us what? , when? , who?
The poem was written in 1921, however it was not published until a few years later. The Poet C.J Dennis has done a remarkable job in writing this poem.
Hist is a very entertaining poem when read aloud both
Maddie and I have enjoyed this poem and have found that it has everything a good poem needs.
We would recommend this to all children as it includes many astonishing scenes and you really get into it. Although we have enjoyed it must be read properly to understand the excitement that we have felt reading it.
This poem is a very humorous and enjoyable. The Poet has included detailed information to tell us that it was at the night and has taken us through the path that they would have travelled through. This poem can tell us what? , when? , who?
The poem was written in 1921, however it was not published until a few years later. The Poet C.J Dennis has done a remarkable job in writing this poem.
Hist is a very entertaining poem when read aloud both
Maddie and I have enjoyed this poem and have found that it has everything a good poem needs.
We would recommend this to all children as it includes many astonishing scenes and you really get into it. Although we have enjoyed it must be read properly to understand the excitement that we have felt reading it.
Hist by Andrew and Vincent
“Hist”, is a remarkable poem written by the amazing C.J Dennis, creator of the “Sentimental Bloke” and many other classic poems and songs.
Hist tells the story of two children wandering through a park late at night, trying to find their way home. While they were creeping through the park, they came across many strange creatures. By reading the poem you will realize how scared children can get, when left alone in a strange place.
This poem is great for children. All things considered, we were thoroughly delighted by this amazing children’s poem.
Hist tells the story of two children wandering through a park late at night, trying to find their way home. While they were creeping through the park, they came across many strange creatures. By reading the poem you will realize how scared children can get, when left alone in a strange place.
This poem is great for children. All things considered, we were thoroughly delighted by this amazing children’s poem.
Hist by Julian and James C.
Hist
A review by James C and Julian S
“Hist”, is a remarkable poem written by the amazing C.J Dennis, creator of the “Sentimental Bloke” and many other classic poems and songs.
Hist tells the story of two children wandering through a park late at night, trying to find their way home. While they were creeping through the park, they came across many strange creatures. By reading the poem you will realize how scared children can get, when left alone in a strange place.
This poem is great for children. All things considered, we were thoroughly delighted by this amazing children’s poem.
A review by James C and Julian S
“Hist”, is a remarkable poem written by the amazing C.J Dennis, creator of the “Sentimental Bloke” and many other classic poems and songs.
Hist tells the story of two children wandering through a park late at night, trying to find their way home. While they were creeping through the park, they came across many strange creatures. By reading the poem you will realize how scared children can get, when left alone in a strange place.
This poem is great for children. All things considered, we were thoroughly delighted by this amazing children’s poem.
Hist by Isobelle
Hist by C.J Dennis
Hist is an interesting poem that my classmates and I thoroughly enjoyed listening to.
It has a line that it repeats every paragraph and rhymes all the time and is a clever piece of writing by C.J Dennis.
It pulled me in 100% by its clever rhymes and continuous story. It has some detailed information. It describes the wind, coldness and air.
The artistic poetry used in this amazing piece of writing is in my opinion recommended for children or adults in or over stage three as it has moderately hard words and many children below that age would not understand the poem.
Hist is an interesting poem that my classmates and I thoroughly enjoyed listening to.
It has a line that it repeats every paragraph and rhymes all the time and is a clever piece of writing by C.J Dennis.
It pulled me in 100% by its clever rhymes and continuous story. It has some detailed information. It describes the wind, coldness and air.
The artistic poetry used in this amazing piece of writing is in my opinion recommended for children or adults in or over stage three as it has moderately hard words and many children below that age would not understand the poem.
Hist by Annabel and Monique
“Hist” by C.J Dennis
“Hist” is a delightful children’s poem written by C.J Dennis in 1921. He published this extraordinary poem in a book named “Roundabout” which was published in 1935.
“Hist” is a poem which tells the story of two children making their way home through Possum Park. On their interesting journey they encounter many mysterious, scary sounds and creatures, but it turns out as though they are not one bit scary at all, it’s just the dark night that makes them seem that way. The creative word and the rhythm of the rhymes capture the reader in C.J’s fantastic poem, and just the first paragraph urges them to read on.
We immensely enjoyed reading this poem ourselves as it really captures what it would be like to travel home in the dark. It also had great beat and rhyme, and that’s what makes a poem so wonderful to read.
“Hist” is a delightful children’s poem written by C.J Dennis in 1921. He published this extraordinary poem in a book named “Roundabout” which was published in 1935.
“Hist” is a poem which tells the story of two children making their way home through Possum Park. On their interesting journey they encounter many mysterious, scary sounds and creatures, but it turns out as though they are not one bit scary at all, it’s just the dark night that makes them seem that way. The creative word and the rhythm of the rhymes capture the reader in C.J’s fantastic poem, and just the first paragraph urges them to read on.
We immensely enjoyed reading this poem ourselves as it really captures what it would be like to travel home in the dark. It also had great beat and rhyme, and that’s what makes a poem so wonderful to read.
Hist by Bridget
C.J Dennis wrote the poem Hist, was published in a book called “a book for kids”. Hist was written in 1921.
The main theme of the poem is about people going on a bush walk at night and about all the animals at night and how everyone should be quiet or they will wake up the animals.
The poem sets a scene of the bush at night and all the animals around. I was extremely delighted by this poem and how it sets a scene and all the different funny noises it has.
By Bridget
The main theme of the poem is about people going on a bush walk at night and about all the animals at night and how everyone should be quiet or they will wake up the animals.
The poem sets a scene of the bush at night and all the animals around. I was extremely delighted by this poem and how it sets a scene and all the different funny noises it has.
By Bridget
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
C.J.Dennis and children's poetry
C.J.Dennis was an Australian poet who was one of the first to write a selection of poetry for children. He had no children of his own but one of his friends had a child who became sick so to keep the child entertained he wrote a series of poems for their amusement.
The two poems we have recited and reflected on are "The Triantiwontigongolope" and "Hist".
This week we have to draw a picture in Paint of what we envision a triantiwontigongolope is and write a short review of Hist using the proforma supplied.
The two poems we have recited and reflected on are "The Triantiwontigongolope" and "Hist".
This week we have to draw a picture in Paint of what we envision a triantiwontigongolope is and write a short review of Hist using the proforma supplied.
Henry Lawson by Hannah
Henry Lawson was born on the Grenfell goldfields in New South Wales on 1867.
Henry married Bertha Bredt in 1896, and they had two children, but it was not a happy relationship and they separated in 1903.
Henry’s parents separated in 1883, it was then when Henry moved to Sydney with his mother.
A park in Abbotsford is named after him it is right across the road from me in St Albans st.
Henry married Bertha Bredt in 1896, and they had two children, but it was not a happy relationship and they separated in 1903.
Henry’s parents separated in 1883, it was then when Henry moved to Sydney with his mother.
A park in Abbotsford is named after him it is right across the road from me in St Albans st.
Henry Lawson by Laura
Henry Lawson was a very famous Australian poet and writer and his work has inspired many people all around the world.
He was born in 1867, into a goldfield in NSW where his father started working, and they were very poor. He didn’t get a very good education but his mother was very supportive, so she gave him some books. He was shy and sensitive, and didn’t at all look like a country boy; even his mother thought that this was a bit strange.
When he turned 14 he was totally deaf and all the kids at school bullied him, and he turned into a loner.
He always believed things would get better, but it seemed he didn't have any luck in life.
His writing was a way for him to express his feelings.
He was born in 1867, into a goldfield in NSW where his father started working, and they were very poor. He didn’t get a very good education but his mother was very supportive, so she gave him some books. He was shy and sensitive, and didn’t at all look like a country boy; even his mother thought that this was a bit strange.
When he turned 14 he was totally deaf and all the kids at school bullied him, and he turned into a loner.
He always believed things would get better, but it seemed he didn't have any luck in life.
His writing was a way for him to express his feelings.
Henry Lawson by Isobelle
Henry Lawson was born in a town on the Grenfell Goldfields. He grew up with his father Niels Herzberg Larsen and mother Luisa Albury. When he was born the family surname was Anglicised and Niels became Peter Lawson.
Friday, August 27, 2010
What it was like for women in the country by Julian
I think life was difficult in the country for woman because
They were always left alone to do all the work just like normal woman but there was heaps more to be done. If you had a farm you would have to clean up all the animal droppings and feed the animals. Not only that the woman would have to drive many km to buy their food. There are times when the crops don’t grow and they are forced to go out to buy the food. What a difficult life.
They were always left alone to do all the work just like normal woman but there was heaps more to be done. If you had a farm you would have to clean up all the animal droppings and feed the animals. Not only that the woman would have to drive many km to buy their food. There are times when the crops don’t grow and they are forced to go out to buy the food. What a difficult life.
Why country children moved to the city
• Because there are more people there and they can make friends.
• Because there are more exiting things there (e.g. Theme parks, Cinema’s, Restraints).
• Because they can live away from Isolation.
• Because they can get better health supplies.
• Because they can get better jobs.
• Because there are more exiting things there (e.g. Theme parks, Cinema’s, Restraints).
• Because they can live away from Isolation.
• Because they can get better health supplies.
• Because they can get better jobs.
Why country children moved to the city by Julia
Why I think country children moved to the city
I think that children moved to the city because they were lonely. I also think that they moved to the city because they moved to the city because they had no friends. I think that they moved to the city because they were poor. Sometimes they had no parents.
I think that children moved to the city because they were lonely. I also think that they moved to the city because they moved to the city because they had no friends. I think that they moved to the city because they were poor. Sometimes they had no parents.
"When the Children Come Home" by Henry Lawson
This week we studied the poem of Henry Lawson, "When the Children Come Home". It speaks of the bush people who worked hard and brought up their children but saw them leave home for adventures, work and life in the city. The widow in this poem is all by herself keeping the family home and acreage together and living a lonely life.
Henry Lawson unlike Banjo Patterson had a sad and lonely life.
Our homework for this week was to find out about Henry Lawson or to discuss why the children might leave their country homes as they still do today.
Henry Lawson unlike Banjo Patterson had a sad and lonely life.
Our homework for this week was to find out about Henry Lawson or to discuss why the children might leave their country homes as they still do today.
Jack Riley by Monique
It's true what they say; Banjo Pat¬er¬son did meet the Man from Snowy River, Jack Riley; all those years ago.
Jack was the leg¬end¬ary horse¬man who migrated from Ireland to Australia as a 13-year-old in 1851.
Jack worked as a tailor near Omeo but found his true passion as a stockman; he worked for the Pierce family of Greg Greg, near Corryong.
Jack lived in isolation in a hut high up in the hills at Tom Groggin. He loved the Snowy Mountain Country, a good yarn and enjoyed a social drink or two. Jack was also a good mate of the late Walter Mitchell of Towong Station, who introduced Jack Riley to Banjo Paterson when the pair was on a camping trip. They trekked the Kosciusko Ranges and the Snowys, shared many campfires and yarns too. Jack Riley was the Man from Snowy River who provided an inspirational journey and material for banjo to write his now famous poem.
Banjo Paterson also wrote a poem about Jack Riley's cow. This is further testimony to a meeting with Jack and the friendship they shared.
Corryong was the closest township to Riley and the locals remember he would visit three or four times a year for supplies. When friends found him very sick and attempted to get him to a doctor it was Corryong Hospital they brought him, although he died along the way.
Jack Riley was buried at the Corryong cemetery in 1914 however; Jack's spirit comes alive every year in Corryong at the Man from Snowy River Bush Festival. The festival is a celebration of the famous poem, bush folklore, the arts, music and Australia's finest horsemanship.
Jack was the leg¬end¬ary horse¬man who migrated from Ireland to Australia as a 13-year-old in 1851.
Jack worked as a tailor near Omeo but found his true passion as a stockman; he worked for the Pierce family of Greg Greg, near Corryong.
Jack lived in isolation in a hut high up in the hills at Tom Groggin. He loved the Snowy Mountain Country, a good yarn and enjoyed a social drink or two. Jack was also a good mate of the late Walter Mitchell of Towong Station, who introduced Jack Riley to Banjo Paterson when the pair was on a camping trip. They trekked the Kosciusko Ranges and the Snowys, shared many campfires and yarns too. Jack Riley was the Man from Snowy River who provided an inspirational journey and material for banjo to write his now famous poem.
Banjo Paterson also wrote a poem about Jack Riley's cow. This is further testimony to a meeting with Jack and the friendship they shared.
Corryong was the closest township to Riley and the locals remember he would visit three or four times a year for supplies. When friends found him very sick and attempted to get him to a doctor it was Corryong Hospital they brought him, although he died along the way.
Jack Riley was buried at the Corryong cemetery in 1914 however; Jack's spirit comes alive every year in Corryong at the Man from Snowy River Bush Festival. The festival is a celebration of the famous poem, bush folklore, the arts, music and Australia's finest horsemanship.
Jack Riley by Vctoria
Jack Riley also known as the man from Snowy River migrated from Castlebar, County Mayo in Ireland in 1851 at the age of 13. He went to Omeo in the high country of Victoria to live with and support his widowed sister. He set up a tailoring business in Day Street, but when his sister remarried he was able to pursue the life of a gold digger, bushman and stockman. He worked for the Pierce family of Greg Greg, near Corryong. Jack lived in isolation in a hut high up in the hills at Tom Groggin. He loved the Snowy Mountain Country. Walter Mitchell of Towong Station, who introduced Jack Riley to Banjo Paterson when the pair was on a camping trip. They trekked the Kosciusko Ranges and the Snowys, shared many campfires and yarns too. Jack Riley was the Man from Snowy River who provided an inspirational journey and material for Banjo to write his now famous poem.
Jack Riley-the man from Snowy River by Hannah
Jack Riley
Banjo Paterson believes that Jack Riley was the man from Snowy River. With his great horseback talent, Jack Riley has the man from Snowy River written on his own grave.
Jack lived in isolation in a hut, high up in the hills at Tom Groggin. Jack was buried at the Corryong cemetery on the 16th of July 1914. Jack loved the Country and he very much enjoyed a few social drinks with his mates.
Jack Riley's grave at Corryong
In Memory of
THE MAN FROM
SNOWY RIVER
JACK RILEY
BURIED HERE
16TH JULY 1914
Banjo Paterson believes that Jack Riley was the man from Snowy River. With his great horseback talent, Jack Riley has the man from Snowy River written on his own grave.
Jack lived in isolation in a hut, high up in the hills at Tom Groggin. Jack was buried at the Corryong cemetery on the 16th of July 1914. Jack loved the Country and he very much enjoyed a few social drinks with his mates.
Jack Riley's grave at Corryong
In Memory of
THE MAN FROM
SNOWY RIVER
JACK RILEY
BURIED HERE
16TH JULY 1914
The Man from Snowy River
This week we watched a video that showed snippets from the movie, "The Man from Snowy River" with a narration of the poem by Banjo Patterson.We really enjoyed it as it allowed us to make sense of the poem.
We also learnt about Banjo Patterson's life and recited the poem, each person speaking a different stanza.
Our homework if we wanted was to find out about the real man from Snowy River on which the poem was based.
We also learnt about Banjo Patterson's life and recited the poem, each person speaking a different stanza.
Our homework if we wanted was to find out about the real man from Snowy River on which the poem was based.
The boy from Tangmalangaloo
The boy from Tangmalangaloo is a tall, not well educated, hard working, lives far away from the school but lived in or near by town called Tangmalangaloo.
The boy from Tangmalangaloo by Hannah
The boy must be feeling rather lonely considering the fact that he is living on a farm that is more than likely away from others.
He doesn’t get any education or opportunity to mix with other kids.
He would have to wake up early and do the chores that are requested of him.
He would have no time to show emotions it would just be work.
On the other hand he may enjoy it even though it may make him antisocial.
He doesn’t get any education or opportunity to mix with other kids.
He would have to wake up early and do the chores that are requested of him.
He would have no time to show emotions it would just be work.
On the other hand he may enjoy it even though it may make him antisocial.
The boy from Tangmalangaloo by
The boy from Tangmalangaloo!
1. I think the boy from Tangmalangaloo lives on a farm in the country.
2. He doesn’t have any friends he only has his brothers and his sisters.
3. Every morning he has to feed the animals and collect the food.
4. I think that he likes to play on the street because not many cars go by.
5. When he plays on the street I think that there is lots of orange dust in the air.
1. I think the boy from Tangmalangaloo lives on a farm in the country.
2. He doesn’t have any friends he only has his brothers and his sisters.
3. Every morning he has to feed the animals and collect the food.
4. I think that he likes to play on the street because not many cars go by.
5. When he plays on the street I think that there is lots of orange dust in the air.
Friday, August 20, 2010
The boy from Tangmalangaloo by Laurence
The boy from Tangmalanglaroo lived on a farm of cattle and a bull. He milked the cows twice a day. The boy from Tangmalangaloo would wake at 5 to go and start to round up the cattle to herd them to the fields. The boy from Tangmalangaloo worked all day and slept all night.
The boy from Tangmalangaloo by Gabriella C.
I think the boy from Tangmalangaloo would have gone to a small school in the middle of the country where they were very strict and made sure you were always very well behaved. I think it would have been very quiet and not have had many people there so very peaceful. It would have been a very big thing when a person as important as a bishop came to the school. I think that the boy from Tangmalangaloo would have never been able to play on the computer or play video games and things like that.
The boy from Tangmalangaloo by Lauren L.
The boy from Tangmalangaloo who lived on a farm was very poor and he made money by selling the eggs he saw in the chicken coop every morning. He had many animals on his farm such as ducks, chickens, dogs, frogs and rabbits. He had so much fun every day with his animals. Life felt normal for the boy doing the same thing every day. He loved living in Tangmalangaloo.
Tangmalangaloo by Lauren S.
At Tangmalangaloo you wouldn’t be playing with electronics in your spare time, you would be helping on the farm doing house work or you could run around with friends. You wouldn’t have great education but you would know all about the animals and animals life cycles. If you lived there your neighbour might be a kilometre away. There wouldn’t be tall buildings though there would be tall trees. There wouldn’t be modern furniture instead there would be furniture made from local products. You wouldn’t be wearing new and fancy cloths instead you would wear old pants and old tops because they would get covered in mud or dirt. You would be interested in outdoor things like races. There would probably be no internet and not many cars. It would be quiet except for animal noises.
The boy from Tangmalangaloo's Day by Eva
The Boy from Tangmalangaloo
7.30, 8.00 GET DRESSED FOR SCHOOL
8.00, 8.30 HAVE BREAKFAST
8.45, 8.50 WALK TO SCHOOL
9.00, 9.10 BE AT SCHOOL
3.00, 3.15 FINISH SCHOOL
3.00, 3.15 WALK HOME
7.00, 7.30 HAVE DINNER
8.00, 8.30 GO TO BED
7.30, 8.00 GET DRESSED FOR SCHOOL
8.00, 8.30 HAVE BREAKFAST
8.45, 8.50 WALK TO SCHOOL
9.00, 9.10 BE AT SCHOOL
3.00, 3.15 FINISH SCHOOL
3.00, 3.15 WALK HOME
7.00, 7.30 HAVE DINNER
8.00, 8.30 GO TO BED
The boy from Tangmalangaloo by Maddie
I think that the boy from Tangmalangaloo would get up early and do some farm work.
At school I don’t really think they would get a great education.
In Tangmalangaloo it doesn’t look like the best place to live in.
At school I don’t really think they would get a great education.
In Tangmalangaloo it doesn’t look like the best place to live in.
The boy from Tangmalangaloo by Monica
I think the boy from Tangmalangaloo’s life would have been a bit boring, and not very exciting because in the country there are not many fun things to do (which is shown in the poem, he thought the most exciting day of the year was the day of the races!). I don’t think he would have been educated very well since he didn’t know what day Christmas day is! But I think he was happy with his life, and enjoyed it. He probably lived on a farm because of the location of his school, and he probably had to do a lot of work on it to help his family, but I think he may have enjoyed helping.
The boy from Tangmalangaloo by Jake
The boy from Tangmalangaloo would not be as smart as the other kids because he never got a proper education. He would always be doing hard work every day for his family. He would probably be very dirty because he lives in the middle of the outback.
The boy from Tangmalangaloo by Andrew
The boy from Tangmalangaloo’s day would be a very dirty and dusty day. It would be a hard working, tiring day because he would be walking on the dry dusty road trying to round up cattle and milk cows. He would have to wake up at around 5.00am.
The boy from Tangmalangaloo by Claudio
The boy from Tangmalangaloo’s day would be hard working. It would be very dirty and really busy. He would be waking up very early to do jobs. He would be milking cows at about 5:30 in the morning.
The boy from Tangmalangaloo by Julian
I think the boy from Tangmalangaloo worked very hard on his farm. I think he would have done a lot of dirty and smelly cleaning up. He must have worked hard to
get into school.
get into school.
The boy from Tangmalangaloo by Michael
I think the boy from Tangmalangaloo is a very big boy and is probably a bit uneducated. He’d work on his farm getting up at 6:00 am every morning and he would probably live in his own world.
The boy from Tangmalangaloo by Joshua
I think the boy from Tangmalangaloo had not spent much time in Church or learning about God. He came from a small town where the Bishop collected all the local boys once a year to make their Confirmation. The boy was not trying to show off when asked about Christmas day, he was just trying to give an honest answer. He must not have had any Christmas traditions that he celebrated with his family every year.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Monday, August 16, 2010
The Boy from Tangmalangaloo by James C.
I think that the boy from Tangmalangaloo is very tall and hardworking as he lived on a farm. I presume he only knows things about farms: not about Christianity. I don’t think he should be in school, no offense to him. He should just be living on a farm as that is pretty much all he knows.
The Boy from Tangmalangaloo by William R.
I think his life can be harsh sometimes because he doesn’t know a lot about much of anything. He doesn’t even know what Christmas is! It also might be a bit rough because he doesn’t know the true meaning of Christmas, other than getting presents. And overall, I think its pretty sad because he is clueless about everything he does.
The boy from Tangmalangaloo by Saul
The boy from Tangmalangaloo was a hard working boy. He looked like a scrappy kid who was missing teeth and had a poor family.
The Boy from Tangmalangaloo" by Laura
The boy from Tangmalangaloo, sitting in a stuffy classroom, waiting for the scarey Bishop to arrive, felt rather scared because he wasn’t sure if the Bishop would pick on him, or he would be left alone.
As the Bishop walked into the room with his skull cap stuck to his head, the boy stood up with the rest of his classmates and dusted off his scrubby ragged clothes. The Bishop fixed his eyes upon the boy and asked him 3 difficult questions. The boy answered him correctly and felt pleased as the Bishop left the room.
When all was quiet the teacher started asking questions just like the Bishop to the boy. The teacher asked: “Tell me boy, what is so special about Christmas Day?”
The boy replied “It’s the day before the races at Tangmalangaloo!!!”
As the Bishop walked into the room with his skull cap stuck to his head, the boy stood up with the rest of his classmates and dusted off his scrubby ragged clothes. The Bishop fixed his eyes upon the boy and asked him 3 difficult questions. The boy answered him correctly and felt pleased as the Bishop left the room.
When all was quiet the teacher started asking questions just like the Bishop to the boy. The teacher asked: “Tell me boy, what is so special about Christmas Day?”
The boy replied “It’s the day before the races at Tangmalangaloo!!!”
The boy from Tangmalangaloo by Bridget
The boy would wake up really early to milk the cows then shear the sheep then he would have to go and feed all the animals. He would have to move all the cattle from one paddock to another, then he would have to eat lunch. Then it would be time to milk the cows again then he would have to clean up and put all the animals to bed. By then it would be time for dinner then go to bed and do it all again the next day.
Life in Tangmalangaloo by Maddie
In Tangmalangaloo the most important day was the day of the races.
In Tangmalangaloo the ground was very unstable and this wasn’t an ordinary town this was a great place and the children loved there except for the day when the bishop came to ask them questions in preparation for Confirmation. No one liked that day because the bishops never gave a smile.
In Tangmalangaloo the ground was very unstable and this wasn’t an ordinary town this was a great place and the children loved there except for the day when the bishop came to ask them questions in preparation for Confirmation. No one liked that day because the bishops never gave a smile.
Life for the boy from Tangmalangaloo
The boy must be feeling rather lonely considering the fact that he is living on a farm that is more than likely away from others.
He doesn’t get any education or opportunity to mix with other kids.
He would have to wake up early and do the chores that are requested of him.
He would have no time to show emotions, it would just be work.
On the other hand he may enjoy it even though it may make him antisocial.
He doesn’t get any education or opportunity to mix with other kids.
He would have to wake up early and do the chores that are requested of him.
He would have no time to show emotions, it would just be work.
On the other hand he may enjoy it even though it may make him antisocial.
Life in Tangmalangaloo by Isobelle
Life in Tangmalangaloo!!
Life for the boy at Tangmalangaloo would be big and bold but not because he’s little rather because many people in his town are big and tall and lots of times in his life he would have felt scared but he would have been surprised when the bishop said that the 25th December was Christmas day.
Tangmalangaloo was a town where the shelves are wobbly and nothing is very stable. In Tangmalangaloo the priests and bishops were very high up and none of the people really liked them because they never had a smile!!!
Life for the boy at Tangmalangaloo would be big and bold but not because he’s little rather because many people in his town are big and tall and lots of times in his life he would have felt scared but he would have been surprised when the bishop said that the 25th December was Christmas day.
Tangmalangaloo was a town where the shelves are wobbly and nothing is very stable. In Tangmalangaloo the priests and bishops were very high up and none of the people really liked them because they never had a smile!!!
"The Boy from Tangmalangaloo" by Adrian
I imagine the boy from Tangmalangaloo would be rough because he would have to wake up early in the morning and farm the crops, and feed the animals and clean up after them. He would also not be good at education because he never got any study, and his parents are too poor. He also doesn’t have a clue about what Christmas is.
"The Boy from Tangmalangaloo" by Vincent
Timetable of a boy’s life in Tangmalangaloo
5:30: Wake up
5:35: Get dressed into overalls
5:40: Milk the cows
6:05: Feed all the animals
7:30: Have toast with Vegemite for breakfast
7:40: Finish feeding the animals
8:10: Kill a chicken to eat for dinner
8:30: Pluck the chicken
10:00: Mow the lawn with the tractor
11:00: Have a bread roll for lunch
11:15: Finish Mowing the lawn
1:45: Look after the crops
5:20: Have a shower
6:00: Watch the news
6:30: Eat roast chicken for dinner
7:30: Watch Masterchef Australia
9:00: Go to bed
5:30: Wake up
5:35: Get dressed into overalls
5:40: Milk the cows
6:05: Feed all the animals
7:30: Have toast with Vegemite for breakfast
7:40: Finish feeding the animals
8:10: Kill a chicken to eat for dinner
8:30: Pluck the chicken
10:00: Mow the lawn with the tractor
11:00: Have a bread roll for lunch
11:15: Finish Mowing the lawn
1:45: Look after the crops
5:20: Have a shower
6:00: Watch the news
6:30: Eat roast chicken for dinner
7:30: Watch Masterchef Australia
9:00: Go to bed
"The Boy from Tangmalangaloo" by Victoria
Tangmalangaloo
Life in Tangmalangaloo would be unlike the city. It would be a very small town and there would not be many people. The school would probably only have at the max 50 students and the classes would probably have different years combined. I believe that everyone in the town would know each other. I wouldn’t want to live in Tangmalangaloo because I am used to normal life.
Life in Tangmalangaloo would be unlike the city. It would be a very small town and there would not be many people. The school would probably only have at the max 50 students and the classes would probably have different years combined. I believe that everyone in the town would know each other. I wouldn’t want to live in Tangmalangaloo because I am used to normal life.
"The ignorant lad"..what was he like? what was his day like?
Here are some comments from the children on the life of the "ignorant lad from Tangmalangaloo"
Friday, August 13, 2010
"The Day Before the Races at Tangmalangaloo"
This week the children listened to this poem after which our blog is named. It was composed by John O'Brien and tells about the Bishop's visit to the parish country school where the children were so busy in their life and their life was so different to the Bishop's and those of city children that when asked about December 25th and why it was important, the youngster gives a fact not expected by the Bishop!
This poem had lots of descriptive language and we were easily able to imagine what the schoolhouse, the bishop and the boy looked like.
Maybe some of the Year 5/6 classes could find out about John O'Brien for us!!
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