2014 Term 3 Writing

2014 Term 3 Writing

We are learning to:

write a description

use an iPad or Mac laptop to publish our writing

read our writing in a clear voice in front of an audience

We can do this when we can: 

use interesting words, write sentences that make sense, use describing words and edit and read our work.

Teacher Comment: 

You have used some good describing words.  Your next step is to add more to your writing.

I like the way you story created a picture in my mind.

2014 Term 3 CARE

Term 3 CARE - Bronze Award

We are learning to:

Community:

Be a positive member of Room 23 and Oaklands School.

Active Thinking:

Use our initiative when making choices.

Respect:

Be kind and respectful towards others.

Excellence:

Be excellent students of Room 23 and Oaklands School.

Student Reflection:

I am using my CARE values by helping other people carrying their things.

2014 Term 3 Maths

2014 Term 3 Maths – Measurements

Mathematics Strand: Measurement – Length

This term we are learning to:

·      estimate length of different objects and spaces

·      measure length with non-standard and standard units

·      use measuring language to compare length, width, and height

Success Criteria:

We can do this when we can estimate and measure different objects and spaces, using measuring language.

Student reflection:

Mrs  Bergmann: Name something that is a meter long?

Hazel: The top of the door width.

2014 Term 3 Drama

2014 Term 3 Drama

This term we have been learning to participate and contribute in drama to create a play about Tangaroas gift. Click on the link below to see our performance.

Tangaroas gift

Assessment Rubric Mark Book 400	1	2	3	4	5
Skill Participating & Contributing	I need help to participate and contribute	I can participate and   contribute  if I am prompted or directed.	I can participate and contribute . I cannot explain why it is important to do so.	I can participate and contribute . I can explain why it is important to do so.	I can participate and contribute . I can explain why it is important to do so. I act as a role model for others to help them participate and contribute I seek feedback on how to improve how I can participate and contribute.

Attachments area

Preview YouTube video Kakano Drama

Kakano Drama

Term 1 TOPIC

Term 1 TOPIC

Our Big Idea:

Relationships are the foundation of a happy community. 

WALT

Conceptual Understanding - Describe and/or define a relationship in a happy community

Skill Focus - I can participate and contribute to a restorative conversation.

SUCCESS CRITERIA 

Relationships

We can explore and share ideas about relationships with other people.

OUR SOLO LEVEL 

Relational

Because I can participate and contribute in a restorative conversation and I know I am doing it to rebuild the relationship.

OUR NEXT LEVEL

Extended Abstract 

We will be able to teach others how to do this.

Role-playing restorative conversations 

2014 Term 1 Maths

Term 1 Maths 

WALT 

Numbers can be rearranged and combined to make ten.

SUCCESS CRITERIA 

We can rearranged and combine numbers to make ten.

OUR SOLO LEVEL 

Relational 

Because we can rearranged and combine numbers to make ten.

OUR NEXT LEVEL 

Extended Abstract 

We will be able to teach others how to do this.

2014 Term 1 Art Attack

2014 Term 1 Art Attack

I am learning to: 

use different materials and techniques to plan and create a painting of a Morepork. 

I can do this when I can: use drawing techniques, mix colours, use different painting technics and outline parts of my painting.

"You used painting technics well, to create your lovely Morepork" - Mrs Bergmann

Art Attack Rubric

Painting	Prestructural	Unistructural	Multistructural	Relational	Extended abstract
Planning Elements:  Line, tone, texture, colour, form, shape, space	I need help to understand and use the elements of painting	My painting includes one relevant element	My painting includes several relevant elements	My painting includes several relevant elements I consider how   these elements will interact in my finished painting I refer to the work of other artists to plan my painting	My painting includes several relevant elements I consider how these elements will interact in my finished painting and seek feedback from others I critique the work of other artists to inform my planning I revise my plan   in response to feedback from others
Making Techniques:  Sketching, correct brush strokes, colour mixing, texturing, applying black border	I need help to use the techniques we have learned this week	I use one technique independently and need help with others	I use several techniques independently	I use several techniques independently and can explain why they are appropriate to my artwork	I use several techniques independently and can explain why they are appropriate to my artwork I adapt my techniques to better meet my purpose
Communicating and interpreting	I need help to identify elements and techniques used in my painting	I can identify one element and/or technique used in my painting	I can identify several elements and/or technique used in my painting	I can identify several elements and/or technique used in my painting and explain how they are used to communicate a message	I can identify several elements and/or technique used in my painting and explain how they are used to communicate a message I evaluate how well my painting communicates the intended message I make changes where necessary to better convey my message

Writing Term 4

I am learning to: Describe an animal.

What I need is: 

Describing words

What the animal is

What the animal looks like

What the animal does

Gerald the giraffe is a fantastic gymnast. He can do flips in the air and he has a very long  neck. His hooves make clickety -clack noises. Everyone said, "how did he get those  moves?"

Written and published by Hazel

Discovery Term 4

We are learning to engage in positive relationships with others and focus on developing the key competencies:

Managing self

Thinking

Using language, symbols and text

Participating and contributing 

Relating to others

Student reflection from a Discovery session: I built a hut with Gustan. I was showing community because when it kept falling down I helped my friends by building it back up.