Term 3 2014 Written Language

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 2014 MUSIC

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?

Jacob: Reading all the different stories because I can learn a lot.

My place in Christchurch

A Place that is important to me in Christchurch..

The movies because we can sit down and watch the movies on TV.

Art Attack Term 2

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 voice:

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 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 Jacob Christie

Once I went to a great Kea camp with dad. That night my friends and I had a pillow fight. It was huge. We stayed up all night. In the morning I was exhausted because I stayed up all night. The people from our class was Harry and William. We heard people talking. I felt really happy because I had heaps of friends there.

Next steps

Add extra detail with some describing words to make that picture in the mind of the reader.

e.g. Where was the Kea camp? What did it look like? Were you in tents or cabins?

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 story as you are writing it to check if it makes sense.

Term 4

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 in time.

Term 4

Discovery Key Competency focus : Managing Self

Student Reflection: I am colouring hard if it’s for people so it stands out for them. Then it looks neater than it usually does.

Term 4

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.

 

 

Term 4

I am learning to show the Oakland CARE values.

Term 3

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

Student Refection: I like trying all the instruments.

Term 3

 

Teacher question: What do good readers do?

Student’s response: Good readers fix up mistakes they make in their books by sounding out the word, then read on to see what makes sense or go back to the beginning of the sentence.

Term 3

My next step is to practice this strategy using word problems.

Term 3

I am learning to say my mihi.
I can do this when I can use simple sentences to tell others about myself and speak clearly.
My next step is to keep practicing my mihi.