Hon Chester Borrows, Deputy Speaker of the House and MP for Whanganui, will be visiting us as a guest speaker tomorrow. Read the articles below and click 'reply' in the comments section to answer the comprehension questions.
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Identify one habit of mind that Borrows has developed. Use evidence from the article to explain how Borrows has demonstrated that habit of mind.
ReplyDeleteOne habit of mind Borrows used is persistence. Borrows showed persistence when he had to get up early and get to the services on time.
DeleteOne of the habits of mind Borrows showed was persistence, because he had a lot of places to go to on Anzac day. He had three services to go to. - Alice
DeleteBorrows has shown persistence when he had to go on an 90 km journey to Whanganui. He had to be there by 5 am, so he had to wake up a lot earlier and this is where Borrows showed thinking flexibly because he had to find a way around that problem.
DeleteOne habit of mind that Borrows used was Thinking Flexibly because he thought really well to wake up early and get ready in time for Anzac Day and he also thought about others at the speech.
DeleteHon Chester Borrows showed persistence because he had a lot of places he needed to go on to on Anzac day, at least three memorial services. Borrows had to get up at 5am to drive 90km to get to the first service. Borrows then went to a gathering where people were remembering a school that was closing after 102 years then he drove back home. He was very dedicated.
DeleteOne Habits of Mind that Hon Chester Borrows used was Stop and Think. This was because he had to be prepared for all of the services that he had to attend. He showed great dedication when managed to complete every task that was thrown at him. If he didn't stop and think, he wouldn't have been able to to write speeches, attend the services or meet people. He had to think ahead, including time to drive, eat and meet people. Borrows had to be ready for his extremely busy day, starting very early in the morning.
DeleteThe habit of mind that Hon Chester Borrows used was learning forever because when he picked up the hitch hikers he learned a lot about them and they learned a lot about him. Also he learned that he should be more organised in the future because he had to get up even earlier because he forgot to do some things and he still had to drive 90km to Whanganui by 5am.
DeleteMr borrows has used the habit of mind learning forever because he has had a lot of jobs in different fields and continues to learn everyday.
DeleteOne habit of mind Borrows used was stop and think because,Borrows hadn´t finished his speech, and woke up at five am to write his speech. He also had to travel 90km to go to one of three services that Borrows went to. I think this shows dedication by being able to do that as most people wouldn´t want to get up at that time to get up in the morning and go, but he did it.
DeleteI think that the main habit of mind that he has used is thinking flexibly because if the German hitchhikers in the first article page 2 paragraph 11 could not speak clear English then he would have to think flexibly on how to communicate. Also if he has a good idea he would have to think flexibly about how to get them to accept his idea. He could also accept some other ideas that could make his idea better.
DeletePersistence first because he works so hard he doesn't have time for lunch. working with others and thinking flexibly when he picked up the hitch hikers because he had time for other people when he wanted to meet them or help them even though he is busy.
DeleteWhy might Borrows have written the Anzac road trip special?
ReplyDeleteMaybe Borrows wrote the article because he wanted people to know what he was doing, like a journal or a diary.
DeleteI think Hon Chester Borrows Chose to write the article because he wanted everyone to know about what he had done on Anzac day and maybe to try and cheer up some readers with his funny story because they might've been sad remembering the soldiers that had died.
DeleteBecause he likes writing. He seems quite good at writing. He can let people who vote for him what he's been doing.
DeleteWhat might be some similarities between working as a police officer and working in parliament?
ReplyDeleteSome of the similarities between being a police officer and being in parliament are having power, being a leader, and being important.
DeleteOne of the similarities between working as a police officer and working in parliament is working with others because he would have to get along with everyone really well.
DeleteOne similarity between working as a police officer and working in parliament is that without police and parliament, the world would just do what they want. - Brie S.
DeleteSome of the similarities between working in the police force and working in parliament are that you are like a role model for the community, or country. Another similarity is is that these two jobs are very important to help the community and keeping us all safe. Both parliament and the police force have a high responsibility role.
DeleteOne similarity between working as a police officer and working in parliament is power. Police officers have power over citizens because they have to control people. Politicians have power over citizens because they decide the laws, what is legal and illegal.
DeleteAnother similarity is working as a group. Police officers must work together to ensure they can stop the fights/incidents safely for the people and themselves. Politicians must work as a team to get things running smoothly and safely.
One similarity between working as a police officer and working in parliament is persistence because he might have problem in parliament, which makes him want to give up, but he persists. As a police officer, he might have a troubling case, so again he would persist.
DeleteAnother similarity is power, because as a police officer would probably be a powerful man and he would also be a powerful man in parliament.
One of the similarities between being a police officer and working in parliament is that you are in control in both occupations. For example, when you are a police officer, you can take care of any emergencies, like being robbed or burgled and you can solve problems in parliament too. In both jobs you are being a leader and make sure others are okay. Another similarity is that you are high in command.
DeleteSimilarities between being a police officer and working in parliament are that you have to be a confident leader. As a police officer, you have to be confident when you a are a leader, so you tell people what is the right thing to do. You have to stay calm. When you are in parliament you have to tell people, "This is the right thing to do." Without these rolls, the world would not be a happy place. People would not feel as safe. Parliament sometimes organises fun things. Without them, it would be boring.
DeleteThe two important jobs, police and parliament, are similar in several ways. One of the similarities is that they both are jobs that enforce the law and will stop problems to keep the city safe.
DeleteOne similarity is working with others. Police officers need to work together to make sure they can stop the accidents safely for the people and themselves. People in parliament must work as a team to get things working safely.
DeleteAnother similarity between working as a police officer and working in parliament is control. Police officers have lots of control over people because they have to help people. Politicians have control over people because they decide the rules, what is legal and illegal.
They are both important jobs because they are working on justice and making NZ a
Deletegood place. They create and enforce laws and try to do a good job.
Write your own quality question for Borrows. Remember, a quality question invites a thoughtful answer.
ReplyDeleteOne habit of mind Borrows use is persistance because Borrows is a very busy man and He has to get up early at 5:00 in the morning.
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When, and why did you choose to leave the Police for Parliament?
DeleteWhy is it important for MPs to attend Anzac Services?
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