Monday, 7 December 2020

Monday Maths: Telling Time

Monday Inquiry: My Letter To My Teacher

Monday Writing: Art Tour 2020

This is the last Writing we will do this year.

It was time to look at other peoples art around the whole school! First we went next door, in room 21. The art was nice and chill like ours. going to room 22 is the same, then while going across from room 22 to room 23, we saw some Lego creations for a spilt second. After that, we went across the hallway to go year 2. Just as we walked in, we saw this Indian art on the floor, like they use this powder to make the art. Also, we saw our art in year 2, coming all the way from 2018. As we came in, we went to room 24, everything was like year 3, then back to looking at the art we all went across the space to leave using the room 27 door, then I saw that the room 27 sign said that it is a year 3 class, so I don't know if it is true or is a typo. After we came out from the year 2's, we went outside the school to go around because we are going to Team 5. When we all came in to the space, the first thing was that they were playing jazzy music like an art gallery. The art was fine. So we came out so we can go Team 5. Everything was amazing. Then last but not least, Year 1. All of the art was improved! Then we went back to class.










Thursday, 3 December 2020

Thursday Writing: Dictation (Colours)

 Colours can make us feel happy or sad and they can make us feel hungry or relax. Red, orange and yellow are all warm colours. Warm colours make us feel happy, however yellow, red and orange can also mean danger. Red can also make you feel hungry. Cool colours incloud green, blue and purple. Cool colours are usally calming but can also mean sadness. Purple can mean creativity as it's a mix of blue and red.


Monday, 30 November 2020

Monday Writing: Dictation (Pop Art)

 In 1961 Andy Warhol came up with the idea of using popular items in his art. He called it Pop Art. He would use pictures of these common items and change their colours. Andy used bright, contrasting colours in his art.


Thursday, 5 November 2020

Thursday Reading: The ANZAC Biscuit

Thursday Writing: Boxing Recount

Every Tuesday we do boxing at the hall so we decided to write a recount about it. First we lined up outside then waited then went to the hall. Next everyone sat down on the floor to say hi to Pax, the coach. She says to do the following values: discipline, safety and respect. Then we started by puting on the liners, this is because so you don't put swat on the gloves, oh yeah then after the liners it's the gloves. After that we started, we practice the jaws and the crosses, the jaws are the left hand then the crosses are the right hand. Me and Salem were parners, I was the boxer then Salem was the coach. We played with fun until it was time to go back to class to eat morning tea, my hands were free after I took them off, I felt excited because I never did boxing before.



Wednesday, 4 November 2020

Wednesday Writing: Verbs

Tuesday Writing: Garfield Speech Marks #4


This is the last Garfield Speech Marks for this year.

"I got a letter from my brother." Jon exclaims. "It's in secret code, just like when we were kids." Jon explains to Garfield. "What's it say?" Suggests Garfield. "Whoever reads this a poo-poo head." Replies Jon sadly. "They've come so far." Enquires Garfield wearily.

Jon pours all the salt all over the table. "Okay who loosened the top on my salt shaker?" Says Jon angrily. "Garfield, that wasn't very nice." Jon asks as Garfield giggles to himself. "Your're right, that wasn't very nice." Replies Garfield. "But it was extremely funny.".

Friday, 30 October 2020

Friday Maths: The Number is 386

Thursday Writing: Skipping Race Recount

 On a warm sunny Thursday morning, me and my class went to the back field to play a skipping race to write about it. First we were siting on the mat to get ready. Then we took off our socks to wear bare feet, then we lined up and walked passed the court and the park to finally making it to the back field, I didn't know what we were playing but then the game was said. "We are playing a skipping race!". I was shook, this was because i can't skip rope so I tried my best when it was my turn, "What? I have another turn, WHY!!" I said with a begging voice. After that I was done BUT my name was called out and said that i will be practising. "This is a nightmare." I said when i was giving up. Next I was done with my skipping, then I sat on the grass to watch THE SKIPPING CHALLENGE!!! "That wasn't my favour, my favour was to go back to class and write a recount. Finally it was done and I was ready to start my recount. THE END


Thursday, 15 October 2020

Wednesday But it's Thursday Maths: Fraction Problems

Thursday Writing: Line Tag Recount

 On a Thursday morning, Year 4 played a game called...  Line tag, outside on a warm day to write about it. First we were on the mat ready to play, then we did! Second everyone lined up team by team with their shoes on. After that we finally went to the court to play the game. Next team by team again sat on the concrete to start. Then it was time to play Line tag! "First round was Hikianalia vs Te Aurere, BUT the taggers were...       Naomi with Fale. Starting in 3, 2, 1, GO!" Said Ms King with a loud voice. Te Aurere won the first round. Next Houke'a vs Hine Moana, Hine Moana won. Next Hikianalia vs Houke'a, Houke'a won. Finally the last round. Hine Moana vs Te Aurere, taggers are, Prodeus with Manaia, " Starts in 3, 2, 1, GO!" Minutes later, " Winners, are Hine Moana!!" Said Ms, I felt amazing because the game was fun.


Tuesday, 13 October 2020

Tuesday Writing: Fraction Problems

Tuesday Writing: Garfield Speech Marks #3

 Garfield and Jon dash excitedly for the delicious hot dog. "Ha! I beat you to it." Excliams Jon as their hands reach for the hot dog at the same time. "Uh, Garfield. Would you mind taking your claws out of my hand?" Asks Jon clearly in pain."Give me a good reason." Replies Garfield, hoping to win the yummy treat. 

Jon and Garfield are standing together outside a mouse hole. "You are a cat!" Jon angrily shouts at Garfield. "That is a mouse!" Insists Jon pointing to a mouse sticking his head out of his house. "Pleased to meet you." Says Garfield shaking the mouse's hand while poor Jon hits his head in despair.



First Post of Term 3: Monday Sentence Structure

Friday, 2 October 2020

Term 4 Plan: The First One

 Reach 250 posts (then 500 posts)

Have 20 followers

Have extra posts that are not focused on school work

Term 3 Holidays: Note

Are you having a great holiday so far, well I am, I hope you will have a great holiday because Term 4 is coming and COVID-19  so I DO hope to have the best of you. 

                                                                             From Odyn

Thursday, 24 September 2020

Last Maths Of Term 3: Family of Facts

Last Writing Of Term 3: Heads or Tails Recount

 On a Thursday morning, Year 4 played Heads or Tails in the classroom due to raining so I can write a recount about it, because I been saying it from every recount I write. First were waiting for the bell to ring because "Ring-ring ring-ring!". A few minutes later, we were sent to go outside and put our shoes on or put our socks off BUT then...    it started raining. "What a waste of time." I said when everyone when back inside. Next Ms King desided to play Heads or Tails. "Alright, i'm ready." I said with a good voice. Then we started playing but I lost on the FIRST ROUND! Round 2 stats of Odyn Kuki: LOST. Round 3: LOST. "Dang!!" I said when I was angry I felt angry because I lost 3 times.


Wednesday, 23 September 2020

Thursday Writing: Grammar: Adjectives

Tuesday Writing: Calvin And Hobbes Speech Marks

 Calvin and Hobbes were lying in bed when Calvin suddenly sits up. Any monsters under my bed tonight??" he screams. "No, Nope, Uh-uh" come the ghostly whispers from under the bed. "Well, there'd better not be. I'd hate to have to torch one of you with my flame thrower!" shouts Calvin standing on the edge of his bed. "You have a flame thrower!" Hobbes asks sketially. "They lie, I lie." Whispers Calvin from under the covers.

"Wanna see something weird?" Calvin asks Hobbes while standing in the kitchen. "Watch. You put the bread in the slot and push down the lever." Says Calvin while putting his bread into the toaster. The toasted bread flies up into the air and Calvin shouts. "Then a few minutes , toast pops up!" "Wow. Where does the bread go?" Asks Hobbes. "Beats me. Isn't that weird?" Replies Calvin.



Wednesday, 16 September 2020

Tuesday But it's Wednesday Writing: Peanuts Speech Marks

 Charlie Brown shouts from the top of the pitcher's mound. "Lucy. Look out for the fly ball!" Lucy walks up to charlie. "What did you say?" She asks. "I said, look out for the fly ball!" Charlie replies while Lucy walks off. "Thank you!" Exclaims Lucy as the ball hits her in the head.

Linus and Lucy are watching TV one night. "I thought you were going to study for a history test." Lucy says to Linus. "I don't have to.... I'm just going to put the book under my pillow." Replies Linus as he heads to bed. Linus places the book under his pillow and says to himself. "During the night, the answers will seep upwards through the pillow" Linus snuggles down under cover and whispers. "I hope!".


Monday, 14 September 2020

Monday But it's Thursday Writing: Cross Country Walking Recount

On a cold Thursday morning, Team 3 was walking, not running to check our new cross country course, so we can write a recount about it. First Room 19 and 20 lined up on the yellow lines. I chose to put on my shoes. Then it was time to walk to the starting line or beside the park. After that Year 3 came along too, but Room 19 went first, then Room 20, then Room 21, Room 22 then Room 23 on last place. Next we all walked out of the school grounds to the reserve field so we all can walk to the first red flag. "Why is it so long to walk, it's slower than running!" I said and probably everyone said it too. Then I went around the second red flag, then we went straight to the end of the reserve field but while I was there I smelt mud when I was walking. Next we went for the fourth red flag, then the fifth red flag but those two flags I said were a zigzag but I made it through. Now six, seven and....    eight! So finally I passed the finish line which there wasn't actually one it all. So then we went back to class but on the way back I said "Now we're back!" I said with tired feet, Because I was very hot even though it was cold.       The End
                                        


Wednesday, 9 September 2020

Wednesday Writing: Grammar

Wednesday Writing Garfield Speech Marks #2

 Where should we go on our vacation, Garfield?" Jon asked Garfield excitedly. "The kitchen!!" Garfield continues eagerly. "I don't know why I talk to you." Says Jon as he walks away in defeat. "We can set up a tent next to the refrigerator." Replies Garfield enthusiastically.

Jon screams a giant meatball rolls across the table towards him. "Save me! It's a giant meatball from outer space!","Never fear the meatballinator is here!" Declares Garfield, ready to eat. All of a sudden Garfield is awoken from his nap."I hate waking up." He sighs sadly.


Thursday, 3 September 2020

Thursday Writing: Smile Poem

 My poem is about: Mum.

Her face is like rainbows.

Her smile is as happy as sunshine.

Her hands are like chocolate.

Her arms are like bridges.

Her legs are like big pillars.

Her fingers skinny sausages.

Her heart is as cool as a rollercoster.

Her stare is as happy as love.

Her voice is like butterflies.

Her laugh is as cute as the sky.

Wednesday, 2 September 2020

Wednesday Writing: Grammar

 

Garfield Speech Marks

Garfield and Jon stare wearily at their morning coffee..   Jon questions "My iced coffee is cold." Says Jon feeling so confused. "Duh, Jon." Quips Garfield. "And there's ice in it," Garfield waits patiently for Jon to reslise what he has said. Garfield slams his face down onto the table is despair.

Garfield is lying asleep on the table while Jon grasps his morning coffee. "We should do something." Jon suggests wearily. As he turns away, Garfield replies. "Yes we should." Jon looks back at Garfield and suggests again. "I mentioned we should do something right?" Garfield points at the ceiling and declares. "Which counts as doing something.".

Thursday, 27 August 2020

Thursday Writing: The Colosseum Part 1

There will be a part 2 if there will be one because I wrote 5 pages so stay tuned for part 2 of the Colosseum.

2000 years ago, a grand and glorious building from the seven ancient wonders of the world is the Colosseum! It's 620 feet or 189 metres long, 512 feet or 156 metres wide, and 158 or 50 metres tall. It is the largest amphitheater in the world and started contruction in 72 AD. It seats 50,000 people and it was once home to battles or 1v1 matches! Contruction was done in 80 AD as the Flavian Amphitheater until it was changed to the Colosseum, it's also a icon of Rome. It is time to take a trip to the Colosseum!

First you start at the outside, there is 80 gates to enter, but 76 are public gates. This allows all 50,000 people to exit the Colosseum in under 10 minutes! Next are the Vomitoria witch is next to the gates and connects the entrances witch are The Gate Of Life - East Entrance. The South Entrance ( Witch is now retricted access only.) is the entrance for Emperors. On the left is gate 76 and the one on the right is gate 1. Going though the South Entrance is the arena floor. It was 287 feet or 87 metres long, 180 feet or 54 metres wide and covered with 15 cm or 5 inches of sand. This is because the word sand in Latin is arena. Now we go down, not up, 

because next is the underground ( Witch has retricted access too.) At the underground area are: The Hypogeum witch is a 2 level subterranean network of tunnels, shafts and 32 animal pens. Though the tunnels are a recontruction of a lift and trap-door system. With the total of 36 trap doors.

Then it's the Level 2 area witch is a spectators view but it still has stairs to Level 3,

Anyways were going to Level 3. ( Witch again, it has retricted access.) Level 3 seating was for the poor, slaves and woman. A retractable awning, called the Velarium, covered 1/3 of the inside of the arena and protected spectators from the sun.

No Picture Here

Wednesday, 26 August 2020

"My Workout"

Odyn's News on COVID-19 Recap: 26th August 2020

There are 7 new cases in NZ, 136 active cases, +130 Auckland cluster cases and no deaths today.

Wednesday Writing: Be Rich With No Friends or Have Little Money With Lots Of Friends

 "I chose aahh, I rather be rich without friends because..." Yeah I chose that because... 

Reason 1: Like reason 2 on the wish rather I said that I will be fine without wishes, well that's the same for friends too. 

Reason 2: Be rich and how for me you ask? Well in that case I said in the wishes one again, I was talking about money so that's how I was "rich". 

Reason 3: My friends could be mean to me anyway.



Tuesday, 25 August 2020

Tuesday Writing: The Willoughbys Speech Marks

'The twins slowly lower the pamphlet down towards their parents."What does it say?" Asked the mother nervously."See the world!" Exclaimed the father."And you know what else? No children allowed!" Continued the father excitedly! The parents packed their car and zoomed away."To adventure!" Screamed the mother happily."We did it! We are free!" Shouted the children from the upstairs window. Filled with excitement, the children slide down the manniesr."Woohoo!" They all shout."Arhhh mmm ummm!" Grumbles Tom hurting himself on the way down.

Monday, 24 August 2020

Monday Writing: Contractions

I do not understand what you mean.

She will come over tomorrow.

I could have gone to the football game.

You should not talk with your mouth full.

Have not you seen the movie yet?

I will be going on a plane.

Sorry, I can not answer the phone right now.

Thursday, 20 August 2020

Thursday Writing: The Auckland Sky Tower

 In New Zealand there is a concrete structure towering over Auckland and that is.....the Sky Tower! It's 328 metres tall with 360 degrees views and has thick glass it's also iconic to the structure. The tower is a tourist attraction, it was built in 1995-1997 making 20 years in 2017. In the inside starting at the top: The upper observation deck which is the highest floor then 4 levels of communications equipment and lifts, next the sugar club restaurant and the SkyWalk. One floor down the Orbit revolving restaurant. The floor beneath it is the main observation deck and under it is the lower observation deck. The next two floors are fire refuge decks and under are the lifts.

The Sky Tower was 76m$NZD, 2000 tonnes of reinforcing steel and 660 tonnes of structural steel. 

FACT: The tower is taller than the Eiffel Tower with a 8 metre difference, at night it will glow and during the day it will peek the Auckland Skyline. 

Thursday Inquiry: Picture Dictation

 4 towers, grey stone walls, tall wide equal arch windows, huge metal gate, moat. Backround: Silent city next to volcanoes with pine trees near the casle gate.

Wednesday, 19 August 2020

Wednesday Writing: 1 Wish Today or 3 Wishes 5 Year Later?

 I would chose 5 years until I will get my 3 wishes: Reason 1: the wish might not come true or if it was a lie. Reason 2: I will be fine if it was 10 years so I can do 5 years...     or will I? Reason 3: 3 wishes is better than 1 wish witch will connect to reason 2. Reason 4: My mum is kinda rich...   neh, it's fair I guess. But anyways last but not least it is time for my 3 wishes! Wish 1: you know when I said my mum is kinda rich...   neh, well,       I WANT MORE MONEY!! Wish 2: I want to be the luckiest person in the world! Wish 3: Be the worlds fastest eater! Well, one that would eat very clean...     Am I right because this is all I can write.

Friday, 7 August 2020

Friday Maths: The Number is 834

Friday Reading: The Last Horses

Friday Writing: The Great Pyramids Of Giza - Description

The Great Pyramids Of Giza is home to the last wonder of the ancient world and tombs of Pharaohs witch is very importaint! The desin started when a archetecher built a "step pyramid" and the Pharaoh liked the idea so he planed to make a flat Pyramid. "I think we should make it out of giant bricks of mud!" said the Pharaoh. Then the ancient Egyptian civilisation agreed to make the Pyramid out of giant bricks of mud. 20 years later The Great Pyramids Of Giza is done! It is 150 m tall, 800 km or 400 miles long. Also, it was built near Cairo and during the building workers died. Now some days, it's over 5000 years old and a famous tourist attraction. During the timeline, people have been stealing treasure BUT this will be a icon of Egypt for a long time.

Friday, 31 July 2020

Friday Maths: The Number is 794

Friday Reading: Namu and Waeroa

Thursday Writing: The Great Wall Of China - Description

2,300 years ago, the Chinese Empire made The Great Wall Of China! It's Made from rocks and dirt because bricks was not a thing when they built it! It's an ancient wall because it was built before Jesus was born. The Great Wall Of China was used for protection from enemies. Now it's used as a famous tourist attraction! The ancient wall was made from rocks and dirt, because bricks was not a thing when they built it. FACT: The Great Wall Of China is the longest structure built by humans in the world! This is because it's over 20,000 km or 22 miles so that's long as.

Friday, 24 July 2020

Friday Maths: The Number is 864

Thursday Writing: The Sydney Opera House

In Australia, Sydney has the iconic building called The Sydney Opera House. This famous landmark was built 47 years ago in 1973. Now let's talk about the roof! The roof is shaped like sails and the roof is made out ceramic tiles, you can also see the ceramic tiles in the pictures! The Sydney Opera House is home to the BEST and I mean the BEST movies, concerts and events in Australia. The Sydney Opera House is close to the Sydney Harbour. FACT: 2/3 of the people in the world know The Sydney Opera House, so this is a tourist attraction! For some reason the inside is made out of concrete!

Tuesday, 21 July 2020

Tuesday Maths: Numbers to 9000

Tuesday Writing in Term 3: Punctuation

I have a cute dog. He is black in colour, my dog wags his tail and licks my face when he is happy. He loves going for walks and chasing a red ball. Once he saw a black cat and wanted to chase her too but I do not let him, I love my dog very much because, he follows me everywhere. I even take him to school sometimes.

Sunday, 5 July 2020

My Superhero Story

Hi, my name is Odyn, I am 8 years old and i'm a superhero! I am a well known superhero and also a country fighter. I have once saved a supermarket, a communty centre and a skysraper from falling off to the city! My super actions are: smiling, being kind, being helpful and huging. Odyn said "huging is good because it makes people smile!". On normal days I go to Pt England School to write this story and now it's finished.

Tuesday, 30 June 2020

Batman Speech Marks

The plane lifted off into the clouds. "Hey, are up for another top secret superhero mission to defeat the joker?" Said Batman, as the plane zoomed away. "Oh i'm down to stop that clown." Said Robin while peering round the chair. "But I don't want to my other dad - Bruce Wayne, angry. Do you think we'll be done before my bedtime?" Asked Robin, "Bedtime!" Screamed Batman angrily. "Batman's life lesson number 2. Vigilantes don't have bedtimes." Said Batman, leaning back in his chair. "Yes!" Exclaimed Robin happily. So - what's the vigilante policy on cookies?" He asked hopefully.... "Unlimited!".

Thursday, 25 June 2020

True or fake?

The Number is 156

Tuesday Writing: Sonic Speech Marks


"Stay there and be quiet!" whispered Tom as he approached the elevator. "How much longer? I cant breathe in here." Said Sonic from inside the bag. A lady looked over at Tom and asked, "Do you have a child in there?" Then Tom thought for a minute and added "No!" Tom looked back at the lady and said " I mean, yes. It's a child, but it's not mine." The lady looked rather worried before a concerned man questioned, "It's not your child?" Tom staring straight ahead while Sonic said, " Smells like body spray and old ham sandwich!".

Friday, 19 June 2020

Monday Writing: Sequencing

Wednesday Writing [Week 10]: Grammar

Thursday Maths: Fractions With Fish

In my picture I have used 3/2 8/4 13/8.

The Number is 104

Thursday Writing: Dictation

Standing high above the blue and yellow pillow, eager children anticipated the ride. The countdown was on!! 3,2,1! Terror mixed with excitement was written all over their faces, as the children were catapulted towards the sky. Spinning, twisting and tumbling, the children twisted their way though the air. As they plummeted towards the water, their faces grinned in the light. "Splash!" "Can I have another go, please?".

Wednesday, 17 June 2020

Wednesday Maths: Fractions Using Mosaics

Sorry, I have not been blogging since Friday last week because I have been sick from Sunday so now i'm here!

Thursday, 11 June 2020

Thursday Writing [Afternoon]: Skateboarding

Today on a Thursday morning I went to skate on a skateboard! We had to line up outside the classroom, then we walked to the court and saw all of the skateboards! After that coach Simon will be teaching us." Hi I will be your coach today, the other coach will not be here today so I will be by myself." said Simon with a exited voice. But before we had to skate we had to get a skateboard and a helmet! Then we had to stand on the yellow line THEN we had to do a warm up before we do the hard stuff. but I said" I fogot to ride a skateboard!". Then it was NOW THE HARD STUFF MUAAAHAAHAAHAA! First we had to balence on one to do THE HARD STUFF! Trick #1: The Tic tac [ side note I still don't know how to ride a skateboard but I still try I guess] Trick #2: The Olly but this wasn't the trick I think? Now it was time to play Mr.Wolf! The rules are: The first one to get to the other side wins but that's how you win, if you move when the wolf looks back you move back 4 steps but if you go in front of the wolf you will go back 8 steps. Today there were 3 rounds and I wasn't a wolf! then we had to walk back to class. [ Moimoi also did a cool Olly 4 times so good Moimoi]

Thursday Maths [Morning]: Matching Fractions

Tuesday, 9 June 2020

Tuesday Maths: Fractions By Shapes

Finding Nemo Speech Marks

Very slowly Dory snuck up on Demo. " Hey Mr Grunpy Gills" said Dory. " When Life gets you down you know what you gotta do?" Nemo glared at Dory and grunpily replied "I dont want to know what you gotta do."" Just keep swimming, just keep swimming, just keep swimming, swimming, swimming. What do we do? We swim swim....." continued Dory, as they swam down down down." Dory, no singing!" mumbled Nemo as Dory took his fin and dragged him down deeper into the water. "Love to swim. When you want to swim.." Dory sang while flapping her fin and dancing around. " See i'm gonna get stuck now with that song now it's in my head." protested Nemo as they disappeared into the blackness.

Wednesday, 3 June 2020

Spongebob Speech Marks


"Woooo!" Shouted Spongebob as he spun off the wave and into the water. "Ohoooo." Patrick sighed as he shook his head."Apply the sauce!" Announced Patrick while he squirted superclue on his surfboard. Patrick sped along the wave and screamed, "I will be separated from my board.". Suddenly in front of him Patrick spied danger."Rock! Separate! Separate!". Crash! Patrick's body split in to and his skeleton landed in the sand."I like your sandals." Said the skeleton."Thanks we're inseparable." Replied Patrick.

Friday, 29 May 2020

Friday Maths: Recapping Factors

Level 2 At School

On a Monday morning I went to room twenty at Pt England School during Level two to write this recount. First I had to meet Mr Burt at the gate to get in the school. Then I went to the class, got my stuff and went on my chair. Next I did a word find,  then it was Reading and Writing and I was almost finished my work and IT'S ONLY THE FIRST DAY!It was now Morning Tea but we had to eat our food on the table! I don't do this most of the time but I still did it. After that it was Maths time and I was the first to finish it and again IT'S ONLY THE FIRST DAY! It was now Lunch and it was very different, The field was full of kids! I played Football and a teacher was controlling the game and that was kinda different. Now I need to do my Super me poster and then it was 2:30! That was the time we had to go home. It felt amazing because I get to do more work then just talking because we were apart from each other.

Thursday, 21 May 2020

Thursday Maths: Common Factors

For this activity, I don't think I did all of the answers right so you don't need to make fun of me okay? [And I also posted this at night] 

Thursday, 19 March 2020

Cause and effect paragraphs

One time a little boy had a safety helmet on. With it on, it's head gave it blindness! When he started running all over the place, he SLAMMED into the door and got a headache.

One day a man was playing a normal game of fetch with his dog. He threw the ball. He held onto the tag so he jerked forward and fell flat on his back.

A little girl was feeding ducks. She was crouching on the narrow plank. She slipped off the plank and fell into the water because she lost her balance.