Who do you think of when you hear the words "New Zealand's hero"? For the next few weeks Room 11 is going to be reading about a number of great New Zealanders. One hero we learned about this week was Hūria Mātenga who rescued a ship full of sailors in 1863. Here is a portrait of her painted by Gottfried Lindauer:
Our task was to create a map of the setting where Hūria's true story of heroism took place.
Ruqayat's map:
I love how Ruqayat's map gives a bird's eye view of the coast and shows the perilous rocks where the ship got into trouble.
Shriya's map:
Shriya's perspective makes the beach look 3-dimensional. She has helpfully included a real map of New Zealand to show that the events took place in Wakapuaka, near Nelson.
EJ's map:
I like how EJ's map emphasises the rain, as there was indeed a terrible storm. He has also included an art gallery to represent the portrait that was made to immortalise Hūria.
Who is your New Zealand hero? Let us know in the comments who you think we should read about next!
Kia ora R11. I have really enjoyed looking at all of your work. I went to Wakapuaka in Nelson, and today, people drive through it as they are travelling. The best part though, is to stop and go exploring, and drive down the road named Maori Pa Road. This road is named because of the Pa at Wakapuaka where Huria Matenga lived. It is a beautiful place down by the estuary. It is not easy to get out to the water, unless you know the place very well. How lucky they were that Huruia Matenga and her whanau saw them, and knew what to do! She was a real hero!
ReplyDeletehi my name is Liam i like the perspective one and i like how its 3-dimensional
ReplyDeleteKia ora R11. its carlos here from paroa school i really like these posters and these must of taking a long time to make.
ReplyDeleteFrom Carlos
Kia ora room 11, its Ruqayat your classmate. I really like your story maps! Its gives me a very clear idea of what the setting in the book Huria Matenga looked like! I have one question, how long did it take to make this?
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Ruqayat
Hi Room 11 I really like your story maps they are so creative. How long did this take you? Keep the good work. From Harmony
ReplyDeleteHi Room 11 I really like your story maps they are so creative. How long did this take you? Keep the good work. From Tahu.
ReplyDeleteKia ora Room 11 nice maps you made they are so creative. But maybe next time can you explain how long the prowess that it took. But its good keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteKia Orana Room 11, I like how your maps are well presented and well designed. It's very detailed. Next time, you dont have to change anything. From Latoya at Ahipara school.
ReplyDeletecool pitures everybody on room11 its very fantastic
ReplyDeletecool pitures everybody on room11 its very fantastic and wonder full love how you do to all of you
ReplyDeleteKia ora room 11 I like your maps they look fantastic. Maybe next time you could tell us what your favourite part of making your map was.
ReplyDeleteBy Amotai at Ahipara school