Term 3 Written Language

WALT write a narrative about before during and after an event in an image.

We know we have done this when we have …

• ·      Written what happened before the image.
• ·      Written what happened during the image.
• ·      Written what happened after the image.
• ·      Described the characters and the setting.
• ·      Added extra details to our ideas.
• ·      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

My place in Christchurch

A Place that is important to me in Christchurch..

The airport because my dad works there. And also

the police station where my great, great, grandad used to work.

Term 2 Reading 2014

I am learning to talk about the characters, setting and plot of the stories I read with my group.
I am also learning to read a little faster so that it sounds like talking.

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

Harry: We get to read lots of different stories.

TERM 2 ART ATTACK

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: I liked doing the korus because I practised them at home and they look cool.

2014 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 Harrison Jones

The Beach

Once I went to the beach with my mum and friends. The beach was sparkly like crystals. Me and my friends and mum all went to a restaurant.

Next steps

You need to add more details to make it clear exactly where you went and what you did.

Where was the beach? Who were your friends? What did you do at the beach?

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.





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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.