T3 Mathematics - Measurement

We are learning to work with a partner to measure snakes in centimetres. 

We know we can do this when 

• we can estimate what it will measure
• we measure from the mark on the ruler or the tape measure
• we measure right to the end of the snake

This was fun because we got to eat them in the end.

Term 2 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

MY BRONZE CERTIFICATE

23rd June

Today I got my Bronze certificate in Assembly.

Term 2 Reading

I am learning to talk about the characters setting and plot in the stories we read.

Teacher: What is one thing that you like about reading?

Annabel: I like reading with the group and reading different sorts of books.

A PLACE THAT IS IMPORTANT TO ME IN CHRISTCHURCH

A Place that is important to me.

Inflatable world – it has lots of fun things to do and it has two fun things where you wear a special suit and jump against a wall and you stick to it.

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 comment:

It was hard to do the outlining for the river in paint but I am happy with it because I like the colours.

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 Annabel Keylard

On the holidays we went to Nelson for ten days. It was extremely fun. I went on the hydro-slide. Me and my two cousins went down together and we tried to hold hands but we couldn’t. Then we tried the first person to lean back and hold the second person’s legs then that person had the next person’s leg and it worked. My sister’s tooth came out because she banged her head and then she hit the side of her chin. So mum took Rebecca to the dentist. We went to the beach with all of my cousins and we brought our boogie boards and it was cold.

Next steps: Add extra details to the story and use some descriptive words to create a clear picture in the mind of the reader. Finish the story with a personal response.

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

Term 4 Writing

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 story.

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 practicing and keep in time.