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.

Term 4

Discovery Key Competency focus : Participating and Contributing.

Student Reflection: I showed this Key Competency when I
I joined in by making a hat for someone else and helping clean up.

Term 4

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 and run straight toward my target.

Term 4

I am learning to show the Oakland CARE values.
I show Active Thinking when I help people all the time.

Term 3

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


Student Refection: my next step is to be able to play more instruments.

Term 3

I am learning to count on in my head. 

My next step is to practice this strategy.

Term 3

 

Teacher question: What do good readers do?

Student’s response: Read in an interesting voice and think about the setting in a story, that is where the story takes place.

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.

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 most peoples favourite fruit is banana's.

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.

 

If thing one and thing two came to my house they would break my mum's jar of beans and my house and have a disco and my dad's ukulele and my guitar.

Student Reflection:
Something I did well: Write an interesting story.
My next step: Check my spelling and punctuation.

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 you plant a seed and give water to it.

Integrated Unit - Term 1

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

Student reflection  on learning

Now I think.......conflict can fixed by using I feel statements.