Reading Activities : Week 2

What was Room 16’s teacher talking about with her class? What do you think some of the ideas were that are around

Ms Kneepkens was talking with her class about goals and ambitions. Probably a rugby player, dancer, singer or a successful business person.

Why did the class decide to write to Paul Whatuira, who is he? Find evidence from the text and do some of your own research.

Paul Whatuira is a professional rugby league footballer who currently plays for the Parramatta Eels in the NRL

Why do you think the students of room 16 were speechless when they saw Paul?

Because Paul is a famous rugby player and maybe he might be someones hero.

How would you have felt if you had seen a rugby player, who had specifically come to your school to see your class?

I would be SPEECHLESS. Mostly if it was Manu Vatuvei. I wouldn't be that emo and cry or faint.

What are some of the items that Paul had sent class 16? Why were these items so special?

A Warriors Jersey signed by Pauls team mates and gave everyone posters and hats and t-shirts. They were special because they were signed by not only Paul but his other team-mates.

How is Paul a hero?

Because he works hard to achieve his aims and hes always interested in how their school work is going.

Define what a hero is to you, do you have one?

A hero is like someone that inspires me to do something. A hero is someone I would wanna be when I grow up. Someone whos changed the world with  what God had gifted  them with. No, I don’t have a hero just YET.

Who are some heroes today? you need to do some of your own research and justify why these selected people are heroes.

Martin Luther King : Martin would risk his life for others. He only wanted peace between the coloured and the whites.

Nelson Mandela : Spent 27 years in jail for peace toward the coloured and the whites.

Why is the title of the text so important?

Because he is motivating the students to study hard and aim for their goals.

Do you agree with the title of the text? Why/why not?

Yes because its true. A hero is a role-model for the little ones.

Wednesday:

Do you think it would be difficult to become a professional rugby player, for reason would it be/would it not be?

Yes, because you need to train a lot, eat healthy, drink a lot of water and always have a positive attitude when you get tackled or when you lose.

What do you think it takes to become a professional rugby player?

You got to train a lot, eat healthy, drink a lot of water and always have a positive attitude when you get tackled or when you lose.

This term we are studying the Commonwealth games, do they play rugby league at the games?

No,  just rugby sevens.

Are any other variations of rugby played the games?

No.

What do you think an athlete's daily life consists of, you need to do your own research.

3:00 : Wake Up
3:15 : Brush Teeth

3:20 : Shower
3:40 : Get Changed
3:50 : Breakfast

4:00 : Exercise
5:00 : Drive to the gym
5:15 : Gym
12:00 : Drive back home
12 :15 : Morning Tea

12:30 : Work out
3:00 : T.V
4:00 : Dinner

5:00 : Sleep
3:00am : REPEAT

What do you think makes an athlete?

The training and their attitude.  Honest hearts produce honest actions.

In life when times get hard it is often easy to give up, everyone has bad days including the top athletes e.g. when they miss a try. How do you think they stay positive?

They say to themselves, “ Its alright, Its just one miss, you can do another one.”

Find five facts about Paul Whatuira:

Paul Whatuira tried to kill himself.

Paul used to play in the New Zealand Warriors in 2000

Paul is maori.
He plays for the Parramatta Eels

He used to go Wainuiomata Intermediate

Write a letter to an athlete of your choice just as the students of class 16 did to Paul Whatuira.

You letter needs to try persuade the selected athlete to come to Pt England School.

To David Tua,
David Tua, You are my hero. I watch all your matches but sadly you retired. I think you're a perfect role-model. You can motivate us to study hard and aim for our goals. I really like how we are Samoan. Who knows we might be distant cousins. Thanks for your time :-)
Sincerely, Your BIGGEST FAN - Junior Henry Neemia

Pt England School