TERM 4 P4 C by Natividad Jusay https://padlet.com/natividad_jusay/vu1oear3n34b Made with a wish on a star en-us 2018-03-29 12:51:22 UTC 2025-11-13 02:22:01 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Thunder.png Diandra's Book Review 1 [Fiction] s_diandra114064 https://padlet.com/natividad_jusay/vu1oear3n34b/wish/248826826
Date:
5 April, 2018

Title:
Willow Valley: One Snowy Day

Author:
Tracey Corderoy

Summary:
It was Christmas time in Willow Valley. Willow Valley was a special place at anytime of the year. It was surrounded by rolling green hills, dotted with trees and flowers. There were daffodils and primroses in the spring, poppies and cornflowers in the summer. In the autumn, the bushes were loaded with blackberries, big and juicy and purple! There were friends called Riley, Starla and Horatio Spark. Riley was a little toffee-coloured mouse. Starla was a little fluffy badger and Horatio Spark was a roly-poly hedgehog. They were best friends.

They were at Riley's cave house doing Christmas decorations because they were about to their Christmas trees soon. Christmas were to be found in Dingle Wood. They decided to go on the Kingfisher boat. It was already the evening so Riley's friend to go for the big day tomorrow. They said goodbye and went home.

The next day, it was early in the morning. Riley's mom woke Riley up because today was the big day!  Riley's friends came to  Riley's cave house. His mother waved at them as they were walking. They finally arrived the King Fisher boat. They boarded the boat. It needs few hours to go to Dingle Wood.

A few hours later, they finally arrived. They cut down the trees and carried it to the boat. They went back to Willow Valley for another few hours. They finally arrived the wonderful Willow Valley. They went back to their cave house and quickly decorated their Christmas trees.

The next day, it was Christmas! They opened Christmas presents and eat food with their family.

Vocabulary Words:
glimmered

The Most Interesting Part:
The most interesting part is when the Willow Valley Village celebrated Christmas together.

The Part I Don't Like:
The part I don't like is when they have to walk in the dark.

Favourite Quote:
My favourite quote is  it's snowing!

Personal Connection:
My personal connection is to visit Willow Valley.

How did I feel reading it?:
I felt interested with the book.

Rating For This Book:
5/5 *****]]> 2018-04-05 11:57:35 UTC https://padlet.com/natividad_jusay/vu1oear3n34b/wish/248826826 Joanne's book Review 1 { 6 April 2018 } s_joan114065 https://padlet.com/natividad_jusay/vu1oear3n34b/wish/248872818 Title: The Midnight Gang

Author: David Williams

Summary: This story is about a boy named Tom that ends up in a hospital and don't know who dropped him at the hospital. He have a bump on his head and that is why he end up in the hospital. after the check-up, he ended up in a ward and meet some friend named George, Robin, Amber and Sally. at first they were still not friends then after a while they created a gang!!!!!

New Vocabulary words:
- hesitation
- physiotherapy
- jolt

Most Interesting Part:
the most interesting part for me is the beginning because i don't know who got there { to the hospital }.

The Part I Did Not Like:
None

Favorite quote:
"PING the doors opened PING the doors closed"

Personal Connection:
None

How did I feel Reading it:
curious at the same time happy and interested.

Rating:
***5/5**]]> 2018-04-05 13:53:32 UTC https://padlet.com/natividad_jusay/vu1oear3n34b/wish/248872818 Jason's book review 1 (non-fiction s_jason1140611 https://padlet.com/natividad_jusay/vu1oear3n34b/wish/249166422 title: What was the titanic

Author: Stephanie Sabol

Summary: This story is about a ship named by the white star line company, they build it because they were against another company named Cunard line and has build already 2 ships that can cross the Atlantic ocean in just 5 days. But they created the Titanic which took more than a year to make (estimated months: 12) So they made the Titanic with expensive oak furniture and some are made out of gold like the Grand stair case statue. But in mid night they Crashed to an iceberg and unfortunately they crashed throughout the ice field and it all turned into 2 parts then sank.

Most interesting part: 
the most in interesting part is that how can it sink if they call it "unsinkable".

The part I did not like:
NONE

Favourite Quote:
Only have to pay 25 cents only to swim in the swimming pool.

Personal Connection:
Were clumsy.

How did I feel reading it:
kinda scared.

Rating:
4/5]]> 2018-04-06 10:30:53 UTC https://padlet.com/natividad_jusay/vu1oear3n34b/wish/249166422 Joanne's book review 2 { fiction} s_joan114065 https://padlet.com/natividad_jusay/vu1oear3n34b/wish/254328078 Title: birthdays and biscuits

Author: linda chapman

Summary: this story is about best friends helping hannah's { main character } mum for her bakery. one day someone  is opening a natural beauty salon and her mom wants to help celebrating it by baking biscuits and icing the biscuits so hannah and her best friend mia helped icing the bicuits after it cooled down.

new vocabulary words:
None

most interesting part:
None

the part i did not like:
i like all the parts

favourite qoute:
the lauched party?

personal connection:
we both { hannah and I } love baking

How do i feel reading it:
i feel interested reading it and also happy

rating:
***5/5**

]]> 2018-04-23 11:32:28 UTC https://padlet.com/natividad_jusay/vu1oear3n34b/wish/254328078 Kayla's book review 1 (fiction) s_kayla https://padlet.com/natividad_jusay/vu1oear3n34b/wish/254770296 Title: Doctor Proctor's fart powder The great gold robbery 

Author: Jo Nesbo 

Summary: This book is about three people-Lisa, Nilly and Dr.Proctor- who saved Norway's gold from three burglars. Without the Norwegians knowing! Without the gold, Norway wouldn't have a currency. They will be very poor! So, Nilly, Lisa and Dr.Proctor went on exciting adventure to find the gold bar.

new vocabulary words:  
sanctum
lurked
thicket 

Most interesting part: 
When Nilly had to switch the real trophy with the fake one.

the part i did not like: 
When Nilly had to play blood knuckles.

favourite quote: 
"but Lisa, without you we would never been able to do all these things we've accomplished together." 

Personal connection: 
Lisa and i are quite similar. i often fell left out and sometimes i feel bad and guilty in times.

How do i feel reading it:
i felt so intensed in some parts and in some happy.

Rating: 
5/5 *****

]]> 2018-04-24 11:50:46 UTC https://padlet.com/natividad_jusay/vu1oear3n34b/wish/254770296 Kayla's book review 2 (fiction s_kayla https://padlet.com/natividad_jusay/vu1oear3n34b/wish/254778041 Title: The magic brush

Author: Guid Blyton 

Summary: This book is about a lazy person called Dame Lazybones who worked for Wizard twinkle's castle.

They were doing spring cleaning, and the wizard left the castle and ordered dame Lazybones to brush the entire castle. But since she was lazy, she found a solution. she went to the Wizard's magic spell book and found a spell to make a brush work itself.

But it was a terrible idea, it was so crazy and mad and scattered the entire castle! Lazybone panicked and thought the wizard will punish her.

When the wzard came home, he punished Lazybones and clean the castle again.

new vocabulary words:
none 

most interesting part:
When lazybones was going to do the spell on the brush.

part i did not like: 
none 

Favourite quote: 
"Romany-ree!" 

Personal connection: 
Lazybones and i are lazy.

How do i feel reading it: 
i felt that we cannot be lazy.

Rating:
5/5 ***** 

]]> 2018-04-24 12:16:15 UTC https://padlet.com/natividad_jusay/vu1oear3n34b/wish/254778041 Diandra's Book Review 2 (Fiction s_diandra114064 https://padlet.com/natividad_jusay/vu1oear3n34b/wish/254780364 Title:
Good Idea, Amelia Jane!

Author:
Enid Blyton

Summary:
There was a doll called Amelia Jane. She was very naughty to the other toys in the nursery like pouring water to the other toys, changing different keys for the clockwork toys and even played songs that the toys did not like so badly. She had done many mistakes and kept saying sorry but she kept on doing and doing it again!  The toys are very angry about what Amelia Jane did, so they got a revenge on Amelia. They first have to get a plan for the revenge. Tom the soldier and the teddy bear tried to plan some ideas on a piece of paper.

A few minutes later, they got an idea! It was to get red board chalks and put spots all over her. "It's a good idea!"said the toy monkey. After they have done discuss the ideas, they be quiet for Amelia to fall asleep. It was a few minutes and Amelia went straight to sleep since she was very tired. Then teddy very  quietly took the red chalk and drew little dots and spots very gently on her face. The toys were laughing so hard all night while Amelia was fast asleep.

The next day, Amelia Jane woke up and the first thing she saw was the red spots on her arms. She stared in alarm. She then yelled that she got spots.She then decided to wash her off with just a little bit of warm water. She got to the basin and washed her off and suddenly the spots came off. She was glad that it was off her. That is the revenge for Amelia Jane.

Vocabulary Words:
interfering

The Most Interesting Part:
The most interesting part is when the toys had a chance to get revenge on Amelia Jane.

The Part I Don't Like:
The part I don't like is when Amelia Jane did naughty acts to the toys.

Favourite Quote:
My favourite quote is that's quite a good idea.

Personal Connection:
My personal connection is doing naughty acts sometimes.

How did I feel reading it?
I felt funny reading it because they get revenge and another revenge.

Rating For This Book:
4/5 ****]]> 2018-04-24 12:22:57 UTC https://padlet.com/natividad_jusay/vu1oear3n34b/wish/254780364 Diandra's Book Review 3 (non-fiction s_diandra114064 https://padlet.com/natividad_jusay/vu1oear3n34b/wish/255050386 Title:
100 Facts Of Endangered Animals

Author:
Miles Kelly

Summary:
Some animals and plants have became extinct or endangered such as the Balinese tigers, Javanese tigers, dodos and the sea cows.
Animals have became extinct or endangered because of its habitat loss, diseases, furs, poached, stealing eggs, global warming for the penguins and throwing plastic into the ocean.
About 65 million years ago, the dinosaurs died out, along with many other animals and plants. This was a massive extinction, but it had nothing to do with people because there were no humans then. Scientists are not sure why it happened but the causes are natural. A huge asteroid may have smashed into the Earth. There have been many mass extinctions in the Earth's long history.

There are different types of endangered types. There are Critically Endangered which means CR and Endangered which means EN. Critically Endangered is one of the most dangerous. When studying an endangered animal, one of the best things to have is its poo! Droppings or dung contain much information about what the creature eat, how healthy it is and any  diseases it may have. The giant panda was chosen as a symbol of conservation partly because of its black and white colours. These make its image easier to photocopy without the need for any colours.

Vocabulary Words:
Captivity, heritage

The Most Interesting Part:
The most interesting part is when people save some animals from almost getting extinction such as the bisons.

The Part I Don't Like:
The part I don;t like is when animals and plants got extinct in many mass extinctions such as the dinosaurs.

Favourite Quote:
My favourite quote is the giant panda was chosen as a symbol of conservation partly because of its black and white colours.

Personal Connection:
My personal connection is seeing animals.

How did I feel reading it?:
I felt sad for the animals and plants that extinct and are endangered.

Rating For This Book:
5/5 *****




]]> 2018-04-24 22:59:32 UTC https://padlet.com/natividad_jusay/vu1oear3n34b/wish/255050386 Kayla's book review 3 (fiction) s_kayla https://padlet.com/natividad_jusay/vu1oear3n34b/wish/255606554 Title: Doctor Proctor's Fart Powder 

Author: Jo Nesbo 

Summary: 
Doctor Proctor has finally invented something to help him become a world-wide famous inventor: a fart powder that can shoot people all the way to space! With the help of Nilly and Lisa, Doctor Proctor's fart powder was ready to go world-wide! 

But when the terrible twins of Mr.Trane, Truls and Trym reporting Nilly and Doctor Proctor for the fart powder, a massive dissaster comes about. But Nilly and Doctor Proctor had to go to jail. 

And when they were in jail, the horrible twins stole Doctor Proctor's fart powder! Thankfully, Lisa saw what happened and had a plan B. It was to change the labels on the fart powder and regular powder! 

Meanwhile in jail, Nilly found a way to escape right in time for Independence day in Norway. And the horrible twins were caught by the cops. And Doctor Proctor was set free from jail. 

They all- Doctor Proctor, Lisa and Nilly- were in time for the Norway Independence day. 

New Vocabulary words:
-juvie
-phosphorocent 
-gunpowder

Most interesting part:
When Nilly was going to escape from jail. 

Part i did not like: 
none 

Favourite quote:
"Then you go say hello to my second best friend."

Personal connection:
none

How do i feel reading it?
I felt so excited and curious.

Rating: 
5/5 ***** 

]]> 2018-04-26 12:39:10 UTC https://padlet.com/natividad_jusay/vu1oear3n34b/wish/255606554 nathan's book review 1 s_nathaniel114011 https://padlet.com/natividad_jusay/vu1oear3n34b/wish/256839973 title: History year by year
Author:  Susan Kennedy
Summary: This book takes you back to the year  6MYA ( million years ago) until 2011, it tells the evolution of humans, animals, and so much more!

new words: crusaders, mantle, and barbarians
most interesting part: the most interesting part of this book was when music was created by talented peopple

part i did not like: none
How i feel reading it: i felt amazed since people looked liked apes before we existed.

Rating 5/5]]> 2018-05-01 13:30:29 UTC https://padlet.com/natividad_jusay/vu1oear3n34b/wish/256839973 Allison's book review 1 s_allison1140561 https://padlet.com/natividad_jusay/vu1oear3n34b/wish/257654536 Title: The Berenstain bears in Maniac Mansion
Author: Stan and Jan Berenstain
Summary: The bear family help their friends in Grizzly Mansion to find out all the spooky stuff that had been happening. Something strange was going on in the Mansion. Everyone hears mysterious noises at night. Then Maisie the cook sees ghost in the ballroom. And now Lady Grizzly's prize antiques are starting to disappear. It looks like the Family curse might be real after all !
New words: swindler, squire, brimmed
Most Interesting part: When they found out who was making the noises.
Part i did not like: none
Favorite quote: "Is that a Grizzly?"
Personal Connection: none
How did i feel reading it?: I don't really know how i felt.
Rating: ***4.3/5***
]]> 2018-05-03 13:51:47 UTC https://padlet.com/natividad_jusay/vu1oear3n34b/wish/257654536 Nathan's book review 1 s_nathaniel114011 https://padlet.com/natividad_jusay/vu1oear3n34b/wish/258049001 Title: Myth and Legends
Author: Vic Parker
Summary: This book tells us about myths and legends from around the world, such as The Trojan war, or the The firebird, and the Pied piper of Hamelin. There are 6 topics for the myths and legends, which are Creation mythology, Gods and spirits, Epic heroes and adventures, Magic and mystery, Life and love, and Destruction of death.

New words: sacred, dangling, miraculous

Most interesting part: The most interesting part of this story is when Gilgamesh fought Humbaba  which was 2 times the size of him.

Part I did not like: None

How did i Fell reading this: I felt that when I grow up, I can write myths.

Rating: 4/5 ****]]> 2018-05-04 14:28:18 UTC https://padlet.com/natividad_jusay/vu1oear3n34b/wish/258049001 Diandra's Book Review 4 (Fiction) s_diandra114064 https://padlet.com/natividad_jusay/vu1oear3n34b/wish/258192528 Title:
The Big Bike Race

Author:
Tracey Corderoy

Summary:
In Willow Valley, Sports Day is today! There were many races they joined. Riley's best friends cheered for him as he crossed the finish line first. He had done it! He'd won the running race at his school's Sports Day! Riley had been practising for weeks and now he had!
Now it's Horatio's turn to play the wheelbarrow race. Horatio hurried to the start line, arm-in-arm with little Digby Mole, who was his partner in the race. Poor Digby Mole who had to carry Horatio's legs. Since Digby Mole had to carry Horatio's legs which were heavy, they came last. Next, it was Starla's turn! She was going to do the acorn and spoon race. The whistle started and contestants started the race. Later, she suddenly tripped over and stumbled on the grass. She also hurt her knee so she can't continue the race.

After the Sports Day was finished, they went to Riley's cave house. As they went home, they passed through a bulletin board which there was the big bike race. Starla can't go in the big bike race since she hurt her knee. Horatio also can't since he broke his tyres last night. It's only Riley who can but she doesn't know how to ride a bike! So she would practice with Starla and Horatio. Riley signed up for the race. Riley practiced withStarla and Horatio in Bluebell Woods. It was almost time for the race. So Riley tried and tried and he finally did it! It was time for the race. They went to the race quickly because it was almost time for the race. They had finally arrived! Riley went to the start line and started pedalling her bike.

New Vocabulary Words:
muttered

The Most Interesting Part:
The most interesting part is when Riley was doing the race.

The Part I Don't Like:
The part i don't like is when Starla tripped over a stone.

Favourite Quote:
My favourite quote is Hooray.

Personal Connection:
My personal connection is when I got hurt.

How Did I Feel Reading It?
I felt happy.

Rating For This Book:
4/5 ****

]]> 2018-05-05 04:26:29 UTC https://padlet.com/natividad_jusay/vu1oear3n34b/wish/258192528 s_elizabeth112133 https://padlet.com/natividad_jusay/vu1oear3n34b/wish/258196206 2018-05-05 06:29:18 UTC https://padlet.com/natividad_jusay/vu1oear3n34b/wish/258196206 Diandra's Book Review 5 (Non-Fiction) s_diandra114064 https://padlet.com/natividad_jusay/vu1oear3n34b/wish/258860813 Title:
Oceans Encyclopedia

Author:
Miles Kelly

Summary:
This book is about oceans. It tells us the ocean features, ocean life, exploration and travel. They also give interesting facts like it is believed that sea turtles have been on our planet for over 100 million years. They have survived while other prehistoric animals, such as dinosaurs, have become extinct. There are volcanic oceans in the ocean. Almost 90 percent of the world's volcanic activity takes place under the ocean. Most undersea volcanoes are along the mid-ocean ridge. The Pacific Ocean contains more than 80 percent of the world's active volcanoes. These volcanoes encircle the ocean along the continent margins to form the 'Ring of Fire'. Volcanoes are formed when two tectonic plates drift apart and hot molten rock called magma oozes out. They are also formed if one plate crashes into another.

New Vocabulary Words:
tectonic, encircle

The Most Interesting Part:
The most interesting part is getting to know the informations about sea animals and mostly the interesting facts.

The Part I Don't Like:
The part I don't like is that there are active volcanoes in the ocean and maybe it might kill the sea animals.

Favourite Quote:
It is believed that sea turtles have been on our planet for over 100 (one hundred) million years.

Personal Connection:
My personal connection is seeing sea animals.

How Did I Feel Reading It?
I felt good reading it.

Rating For This Book:
5/5 *****



]]> 2018-05-08 11:51:38 UTC https://padlet.com/natividad_jusay/vu1oear3n34b/wish/258860813 Diandra's Book Review 6 (Non-Fiction s_diandra114064 https://padlet.com/natividad_jusay/vu1oear3n34b/wish/259544148 Title:


Author:


Summary]]> 2018-05-10 08:27:44 UTC https://padlet.com/natividad_jusay/vu1oear3n34b/wish/259544148 ddsd s_elizabeth112133 https://padlet.com/natividad_jusay/vu1oear3n34b/wish/353719840 2019-04-24 13:22:22 UTC https://padlet.com/natividad_jusay/vu1oear3n34b/wish/353719840