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 Devon Edwards-Thomas

Two weeks ago I went to see my dad’s friend’s home. When we got there my mum was happy because she saw Buddy the dog. Then Ivan gave me a hot chocolate. It was so good. After that my mum told me that it was my dad’s birthday. So we had the good cake then the gifts came out. My dad got a Black Ops 2 game. After we went home I went to get a lollipop for my dad. He said, “Thank you Devon.” Just then I got to play Black Ops 2 in the truck. It was amazing that I could do that.

Next steps

You have told when you went but need a few more details to tell where the house was and to use some describing words to describe the dog, cake and the game and what you did.

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 add more detail to your writing.

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.

Term 4

Discovery Key Competency focus : Managing Self.

Student Reflection: I showed this Key Competency when I  shared the colours.  

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.

Term 3

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

Student Refection: I like helping others during music.

Term 3

 

Teacher question: What do good readers do?

Student’s response: Good readers check the word if they don’t know it by sounding it out or look for blends.

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 and say it slower.

Term 3

We are learning to: introduce ourselves in te reo Māori.
We can do this when we can: use simple sentences and speak clearly

 

Maths Term 2

We are learning to:

Make statements about a data display.

We can do this when we can:

Correctly say one or more things about a display of data on a pictogram.

E.g " I notice the most popular eye colour in Room 22 is blue".

Student Comment:
I notice not many peoples favourite fruit is blueberries.

Writing Term 2

We read a book called 'The Cat in the Hat' by Dr Seuss. We used our Green Thinking Hat to write a creative story about what would happen if Thing 1 & Thing 2 (characters from the book) came to our house.

We are learning to:
Use the Green Thinking Hat (creativity) to write a story.

We can do this when we can: 
-Write a story that keeps the reader interested.
-Write in detail.
-Use interesting words.
-Publish our work carefully.

Student Reflection:
Something I did well: Publish my work carefully.
My next step: Add more detail to my writing.

Integrated Unit Term 2

I am learning to: Express my understanding of change.

Task: Draw something to show what you know about change.

Before Learning

During Learning

After Learning

Student reflection  on learning

Now I know.......plants change when they get water and grow.

Term 1 Integrated Unit

I am learning to: Express my understanding of conflict.

Task: Make something to show what you know about conflict.

Before Learning

During Learning

After Learning - absent for assessment

Student reflection  on learning

Now I think.......conflict can be fixed by taking a deep breath and thinking before you act.

Art Term 1

I am learning to:

·     Paint a portrait of what I want to be when I grow up.

Success Criteria:

·     All facial features are included and size, shape, and position of features is correct.

Next Steps:

·     Draw facial features the correct shape 

Term 1 writing

We are learning to: 

Write a description

We can do this when we can:  

Use describing words

Use our senses - looks like

Edit our writing

Writing: 

Using an animal skin we wrote a description of what a wolf looks like.

Next step:
Add some more detail to your writing.