Term 3 Written Language 2014

We are learning to …write a narrative about what happened, before, during and after the event in an image.

Success criteria We know we have done this when we have …

1.    Written about what we think happened before the image.

2.    Written what happened in the image.

3.    Written about what happened in the image.

4.    Described the characters

5.    Described the setting (where it took place)

6.    Added some detail to our story

7.    Started our sentences in different ways.

TERM 2 MUSIC 2014

We are learning to ...

- play the chime bars to go up and down the scale 

- explore the differences between high and low sounds and soft and loud sounds 

- sing songs in time with the music. 

We know when we have done this when...

• we can play up the scale, and down the scale in time to the song
• we can keep in time with the music
• we can say whether the sounds are high or low
• we can play loudly or softly
• we can sing in time with the music

Term 2 Reading 2014

I am learning to reflect upon the information as I read non-fiction texts with my reading group.

Mrs Small: What do you like best about reading?

Jessica: working in the group because the others can help you with the words.

My place in Christchurch

A Place that is important to me in Christchurch..

The Museum because it has got a lot of interesting things to see in there.

Term 2 Published Storywriting

We are learning to write a recount

We know when we have done this when we have…

·       An introduction telling who, what and where

·       Events in sequence

·       Sentences starting in different ways

·       Describing words to create a picture in the mind of the reader

·       A conclusion/ending/personal response

TERM 2 ART ATTACK

My drawing of still life at the workshop by Mr Shaskey.

We are learning to ...

• plan a drawing using the elements of line, tone, texture, colour, form, shape, and space
• use the techniques of sketching, using the correct brush strokes, colour mixing, texturing, and applying a black border.
• communicate and interpret my idea of a kowhaiwhai pattern.

Student comment:

Term 1 2014 Written Language

WALT write a timed recount about a time when we did something special with our whanau or family.

Write about:

·      when and where you did something special

·      who was with you

·      what you did (think about the order you did things)

·      how you felt and why you felt this way.

By Jessica Snelleksz

Mum’s Birthday

On 11 of March it was my mum’s birthday. We went to Lone Star with Mum, Dad, Amelia, Paris, Nana and we met Aunty Rose and Uncle Bret and cousin Lily. We got to do colouring in at Lone Star. The pictures were Dora and Thomas and I got both of them and last time I got Goofy. We ordered. Me and Lily ordered hot dogs. Amelia and Uncle Bret ordered ribs and what Paris ordered, I can’t remember. My Nana got ribs and I don’t know what Mum, Dad and Aunty Rose got. I felt happy because I got to see my aunty and uncle and my cousin and it was my Mum’s birthday and I got to go out with my family to the best restaurant that there is.

Next steps

When writing about yourself and someone else, put yourself last e.g. Lily and I.

Could you add some powerful describing words to your story to make that clear picture in the mind of the reader.

Try not to use too many and’s in a sentence.

2014 Term 1 Art Attack

WALT: use different painting techniques to paint a picture of a Lizard or Geko.

We will know we can do this when:

·    we can mix colours

·    use different colours to emphasise specific features/details

·    use different brush stroke techniques to create different effects

·    we can paint a background

I am learning to: Write a narrative story.

I can do this when I can: Write a story with a character, setting and a plot and use interesting words.

Teacher comment: Your next step is to reread your work as you are writing it to check if it makes sense.

Dance

I am learning to complete a dance
I can do this when I can keep in time and remember the dance moves
My next step is to keep practicing and keep in time.
NB: Jessica did very well considering they had been away for our first few practices

Term 4

Discovery Key Competency focus: managing self

Student Reflection: I am working hard so it’s nice and neat. Then it’s nice and tidy.

Term 4

I am learning to show the Oakland CARE values.

Term 4 - PE

I am learning to move objects from one position to another position faster and more accurately.

To be successful I need to keep my eye on the target and run straight toward my target.

Term 3

I am learning to play a rhythm and use percussion instruments.


Student Refection: my next step is to make up my own rhythm.