Day 3: Groovy Man (The 1970’s)
Activity 1: Ready to Roll 
In the 1970s one of the most common television programmes was called ‘Ready to Roll.’ It was broadcast on Saturday afternoons and hosted by a man named Roger Gascoigne. During the show, Roger would introduce music videos and then play them for the TV audience. He also invited famous people to come onto the show and perform songs that were currently popular.
Watch the following three clips that were shown on the Ready to Roll programme:
When you have finished, rank the clips in order from your most favourite (#1) to your least favourite (#3). Post your rankings on your blog.
the 1 one is 4
the 2 one is 3
the 3 one is 2
Activity 2: Bell Bottom Pants
Fashion in the 1970s was quite unique. Take a look at the pictures of a ‘typical’ 1970s outfit and tell us, on your blog, two things that you like about 1970s fashion and two things that you don’t like about the fashion of the day. I am not a huge fan of the patterned pants. What about you?
I am not a huge fa of the patterned pants too.
Bonus Activity: A Bilingual Schooling System
For much of the past century, schools in New Zealand taught students in only one language – English. In 1972, Ngā Tamatoa member, Mrs. Hana Jackson, submitted a petition to Parliament to ask the government to include the teaching of Te Reo Māori (the Māori language) and Māori culture in New Zealand schools. We still use petitions to this day when we want an organisation (e.g. a school) to make a change.
Think about your school. What is one thing that you would like change. Would you like to learn about different things? Maybe you think school should only be open 3 days a week?
Yes, I like to learn about different things.
Maybe I think that school should only be 1 day a week.
On your blog, write a letter to your principal to try and convince him/her to make the change. Ensure that your letter is polite and respectful.
BONUS POINTS: 18
Hi Helena,
ReplyDeleteGreat work on completing the task and including the activity. Spot on. Gotta agree with you, I'm not too big of a fan for the patterned pants. Do you have any other things to say about what you do/don't like about the fashion back in the day?
And goodness! One day, huh? I'm interested to read your letter proposing the idea.
Keep it up,
-Willy
Hey there Helena,
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your thoughts on the fashion from the 1970's. I'm not a fan of the patterned pants either. Could you tell us a bit more about the fashion? What you like or don't like, what you might change etc.
Like Willy, I am also looking forward to reading your letter to your principal. I bet you have some great ideas. Don't forget to provide reasons for the things you want to change.
Thanks, Billy
Kia Ora Helena,
ReplyDeleteThanks for ranking the three video clips from the popular 1970s programme, Reading to Roll.
I appreciate that you've labelled all three, that's very considerate for your audience— thank you.
I'm interested however as to why you've labelled them in the order that you have; you've given them a ranking from 2 to 4. Did you not like any of them to give any one 1st place?
Also, why have you given them the rankings that you have?
If you can tell me this, I'll be very happy to reward you with full points!
Ka kite āpōpō!
Jordan.