Patricia's+Writing+Page

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__**Matariki **__

Matariki is known as the Seven Sisters. Matariki's appearance in New Zealand skies marks the start of the Maori new year.

Traditionally the Maori new year celebrations begin on the sighting of the new moon after the appearance of Matariki. ~ Writing Goals For 2011~ 1.My goal is to use the structure of the narrative writing so my story makes sense. I will achieve my goal by using the structure of the narrative writing. So I know which structure goes with which writing. 2.My goal is to use punctuation and dialogue in my story so it makes my story more interesting. I will achieve this by putting punctuation and dialogues in my work. So it will be easy for me when I grow up. 3.My goal is to put paragraph's in my writing so the reader can understand the structure. I will achieve this by writing it in paragraph's and using it in my writing. It will also help me when I am doing a test. 4.My goal is to improve in my handwriting so the reader can understand my story. I will achieve this by writing it in pencil and then in pen. So my handwriting looks neat. 5.My goal is to learn my spelling so I don't make any mistake's in my work. Maori Language Week This year maori language week is about caring for others and for ourselves. At Bailey road school we have been learning maori. I think maori language week is an opportunity for others in NZ to learn the Maori language.These are some of the phrases we have been learning;

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