Rapunzel

Today in Fairy tales and Fables, we have been reading about Rapunzel and its different variations, from the original version to the final edition. Here I have compared the 1812 and the 1857 versions.

Why do you think texts change over time?

I think that the text changes over time to make it more suitable for children.

How come each version of Rapunzel is different, even though they have been written by the same author?

Each version of Rapunzel is different because it is written in different timelines. Old variations were more mature than the Disney variation.

What was the same or different in the two versions you read?

The original version had scenes which aren't appropriate for children. Rapunzel had affairs with the prince and was found out when her stomach became larger.

In the final edition, Rapunzel was found out because she mentions the prince in her conversation with the fairy.

The Brothers Grimm

 

In Fairytales and fables today, we have been learning about The Brothers Grimm. They originated many of our favourite fairy tales today.

Fairytales and Fables Vocabulary

In Fairytales and Fables, we have been learning about the different types of stories. We were tasked to find the definition and provide examples of some of them.

Myths- A myth is a story that explains the history of people, with most involving supernatural beings or events. An example of a myth is Zeus from Greek mythology.

Legends- Similar to a myth, a legend is also about the history of people, but with more realistic events. An example of a legend is King Arthur or the Loch Ness monster.

Fables- A fable is a short story that has a lesson. It involves human-like animals. For example, The Tortoise and the Hare.

Fairytales- A fairy tale is a story about magical and imaginary events. An example of a fairy tale is Snow White.

Focal Point

 In photography, we have been learning about focal points in photos. We painted some toy soldiers and took photos of them. We were put in groups or pairs. Here are some of the photos we took.

Roman Gladiators

 In hurumanu 2, we have been learning about roman gladiators. We were tasked to make an advert for a fight in the Colosseum. Here is the poster I made.

Humanities Essay Planning

Breach of Article 1- Abomination by Robert Swindells

Breach means not having followed it or broken it.

 Article 01 - All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.

-means no one is born different from others- can't be born into slavery and kept in a cage.

-you have access to basic human rights- food, water, and shelter.

Martha- born into a religious cult, has basic rights but not personal freedom. Martha is treated like a slave by her parents. Not allowed friends because of the righteous. Not allowed radio.

Abomination/Jim- born and kept in a cage, not allowed outside. Has basic human rights. Lost rights to education, love, freedom, and socialization. Forbidden to see his mum.

Jim's trauma will lead him to not have a normal life.

Since Martha lived with her sister, she got new clothes and was granted freedom.

The story builds suspense.

We forgive Martha for keeping the secret about Jim because she is also suffering.

Martha is bullied in school and at home.

Martha to Scott

Abomination's a boy, Scott. A little boy. He lives in the cellar in a cage. Page 143

And she let her kid live in a cage?... She doesn't know! page 146

Communication

Technology has changed the way we communicate. In the past 150 years, communication technology has changed greatly, making our life look effortless compared to how it was.

Forms of communication have changed from immobile telephones connected to house walls to mobile phones that you pack in your pocket all day. We also used to send letters through posts, but now we get to send them through e-mail. Social media is a way to share what we want to share on the internet, which we didn't have before. People used to play games using the arcade, but games and entertainment have evolved too. We play games on computers, phones, consoles etc. which we didn't have until recently.

In conclusion, communication has changed so much that it is barely recognisable from how it was before.