Mathletics

I.A.L.T further develop my Maths knowledge and strategies through using Mathletics.


Room 1 Super Heroes

Today we dressed up as super heroes.

Discovery Term 4

I am learning to use language, symbols and text by making up a secret language.

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Oaklands School Jubliee


I.A.L.T recount the Oaklands School Jubilee.




In my piece of writing I am proud...
that I have used adjectives!


Buddy Reading


I.A.L.T develop my reading fluency.


Jasper says...
I am proud that I am good at reading!!!





P.E. Athletics

In athletics I have been learning to run from a lying start and working towards a crouched normal sprint start.

I know I can do this when I can:
  • Get into the starting position ready to race
  • Push myself up into a running position
  • Aim to run towards the finish line
  • Run hard and fast in a straight line to reach the finish line
  • Run from a crouched sprint starting position.
I can get ready, push myself up and run fast to the finish line. I am learning to run from a crouched sprint start position.


Reading Term 4

In Reading I am learning to:
Read beyond the text and draw inference.

I know when I can do this because I can:
  • Talk about the authors message
  • Ask questions about the text
  • Answer questions about the text
  • Tell others what the text is about


As you can see below, I can already answer questions about the text and tell others what the text is about. I am learning to talk about the authors message.


Integrated Topic 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.


Assessment Rubric
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.

Fractions

I.A.L about fractions.

I will know this when I can:
*  Draw a shape and divide it into fractions.

Jasper says...
I liked doing fractions and it was hard to get the shapes the right size.

Measurement


WALT measure length and area.

I will know I can do this when I :
- can order objects by length by comparing them.
- use appropriate units to measure length.
- use metres to measure big distances/heights.
- use centimetres to measure smaller lengths/heights.
- measure around the perimeter of a shape/object.

Next Step:  To use "cm" when recording measurements in centimetres.

Procedural writing

I am learning to write a procedure.

I know I can do this when I include:

  • A title
  • A list of equipment
  • Numbered instructions in the right order.



I did all of theses things.
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NUMERACY - Numicon


WALT make ten using Numicon equipment

Success Criteria:
* make a range of patterns to 10 using 2, 3 or 4 pieces of Numicon equipment.





Here are my patterns for 10.


I can identify which shapes are missing when the teacher takes some away.


I can write equations for my numicon patterns.

My next step:
To use my knowledge of tens to instantly add and subtract numbers to 10.  






Discovery 2014

At Discovery time I have been learning to relate to others.

Success criteria:
Share with others.
Take turns.
Use my manners.
Listen when others are speaking.
Let others join in.
Play fair.

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This is me making a card for my friend.

Reading 2014

In Reading I am learning to: 
Read the text and summarise information.

Success criteria:
Recall the main points of the text;
Answer questions about the text;
Share this information in a variety of ways such as timeline, story plan or story map.





My next step:

Ask questions to find out more about the text.

Persuasive Arguments


W.A.L.T write a persuasive argument

We will know we can do this when we...
* say what the issue is.
*  give an opinion about the problem.
*  give reasons for our opinion.
*  use conjunctions to show cause and effect.
*  use adjectives to make the argument more powerful.
Jasper says...
I liked that is put in good reasons for why we should have play times.

My next learning step is to use conjunctions in my writing.

Music

WALT: play the recorder.

We will know we can do this when:
* hold the recorder correctly.
*  use the correct breathing techniques.
*  use the correct fingering to play different notes.
*  can read and perform music with 3-5 notes on the recorder.


Jasper says..

In recorder I like learning new songs.

 

My next learning step is to use the correct fingering to play the notes.


Art Workshop

LEARNING INTENTION
Today with Mr Shaskey we learned about sketching and drawing. We learned to set the limits, draw the outline and then add the shapes.

SUCCESS CRITERIA
We can follow instructions and sketch some fruit and vegetables





WHAT DID I THINK?
I liked how I mixed the colours and made a red-orange colour for the pumpkin. 

NEXT STEP:
To practice the skills I have learnt.



C.A.R.E - Learning Co-operatively

W.A.L.T learn to work co-operatively.

We will know we can do this when we can:
*  take turns at the activity
* let other people have a go first
* share our ideas
* focus on completing the task
* work together to complete the task
*  listen to each others ideas.

Student comment:

I am good at focusing on the task and helping others to stay focus.  My next step is to develop my leadership skills.

Adventure Writing

WALT write an adventure narrative

We will know we can do this when we can:
* 
Include a beginning, middle and end.

Describe the characters and settings.

*  Use past tense.
Use nouns, adjectives, and action verbs.

* Use capital letters, full stops and speech marks correctly.



Student Comment:


I liked describing my aliens.

Next Step:
To add extra details to my writing to make it more interesting.

Fun with Probability


We are learning about probability.

We will know we can do this when we can:
* compare and order events;
*  find all of the possibilities of some events using equipment;
* know that the more times you perform an event the closer you get to the predicted probability.

Next Step:
To apply our knowledge of probability to everyday situations.

Penguin Artwork




LEARNING INTENTION:
WALT: use different painting techniques to paint a picture of a Penguin.


SUCCESS CRITERIA

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.



NEXT STEP
To use several techniques independently and explain why they are appropriate to my artwork.