The ukulele maker by bronwyn wall

 1. what is a luthier.  a person  who makes stringed musical instruments (such as violins or guitars)

2. how long does it take dave to make a ukulele? it takes about a week.

3. find a diagram of the part of a ukulele.

describing features in book

 

Author visit. liz van der laarse.

on mondy liz van der laarse came to our school.to talk to totara class about the book cuz is cool.   In Totara class we have been reading this Novel called Cuz - by Liz Van der laarse.   The Author is the mother of whaea Meg (a teacher at our school).

this means that to cousin got lost in nz bush.

she is writing anther book. i think she has 3 more books to do some more. and liz and her husband bick some spill jack. 

 

This book is about two cousins that get lost in the New Zealand bush.  

This book is exciting, we really like it because it is a big adventure.  - Totara class feedback

Questions we want to ask the Author:

 

Liam - Is it going to be a movie? there is not going to be a movie.

 

Why did You call it cuz. ? Sam becuase they are cousin.

How long did it take to write? 2 or 3 years.

How old were you when you Started writing? Bella she was 50.

Designed for good.

 W.A.L.T read and understand words  (vocab)

 Redesigned means - design something again or in a different way

 Eliminate means  - to put an end to or get rid of.

Canister means - a round cylinder to contain something

Humane means - having or showing compassion

WALT make multi choice questions

 How long do you think bees live?

a)  2 weeks?

b)  6 weeks?

c)  10 weeks?

In New Zealand we have many types of native bees.

Is there 23?

Is there 29?

Is there 28?