Comic book

WALT: use Comic Book to show what we have been doing.

From the Journal of Jack Simpson

Shrapnel Valley, Gallipoli

30 April 1915

I am Jack Simpson and I am very upset because my

best friend died because I could not make it to him in

time.

Yesterday I found a donkey and I named him Duffy.  We

get to the hurt soldiers much faster so the people do not

die.  As we were walking along the rocky, bumpy path to

get a soldier I heard a scream from nearby.  We found

an injured soldier who was my friend from school.  He

rode on my donkey and I supported him.  When we got

back down there were no stretchers left for my friend

and no doctors ready to help him so he died. I feel so

sad, he is the last friend I have.  At night he would cry to

himself, he felt so lonely and afraid.

As I roll around on the ground to get comfortable I think

how upsetting the war is.

By Mackenzie

Welcome Post

Welcome to my blog for 2015. This year I will be sharing my learning with you.

Maths

We are learning to solve addition and subtraction problems in lots of different ways. We play group box games to help us practice this.

Discovery

I am showing the Key Competency 'Managing Self'  by  helping clean up. 

Term 3

WRITING

We are learning to : write a recount.

We can do this when we: record our idea's in order, include our senses, use interesting words, check our writing and use punctuation correctly.

My next step is to: use punctuation correctly in my writing and check my spelling.

READING

We are learning to : identify sounds in words.

My next step is to: apply this knowledge to my reading and writing.

MATHS

We are learning to : use repeated addition to solve multiplication problems.

Writing

I am learning to: Write to persuade.

I can do this when I can:
- Make a statement.
- Give reasons to back up my statement.
- Use punctuation correctly.
- Check my writing.


My next step is to: add more detail.

Writing Term 2

We are learning to : write a recount

We can do this when we can: include an introduction, record our idea's in order,

talk about our feelings, use interesting words.

 

At the bottom of my writing I have drawn symbols to show

something I can do well and my next learning step.

I have highlighted in green something I have done well in my writing.

I have highlighted in orange something I need to work on in writing.

 

If you click on the picture it is easier to read.

 

 

Maths term 2

We are learning to use directions.

We can do this when we can give and follow directions using the points of a compass - North, South East and West.

Room 2 went outside and did a treasure hunt in pairs. One person hid the treasure. They then had to give their partner instructions to find it. E.g 2 steps north... It was a fun way to practice what we had been learning in class.

Our next learning step is to identify and use other directions such as north-east, south-west etc.

Sport T2

Term 1 maths

We are learning to:  identify the chance of an event occurring.

Student Comment : the story certainly will have a sun in it because the story is about a sun.

Term 1 reading

We are learning to identify what a good reader does.

Student comment: A good reader talks about how characters are feeling.

term 1

I am learning to: play the recorder

I can do this when I can: play in time, play notes, play a tune.

Teacher comment: You can now play some notes on the recorder. Your next step is to practice the notes you know and make up your own tunes.

T1 writing

We are learning to: write a description

We can do this when we can: include interesting words, write sentences that make sense,  use describing words  and edit our work.

Teacher comment: 

You have added lots of detail to you description and it is interesting to read.

Your next step is to use capital letters in the right places.

Term 1 Art Attack

I am learning to sketch and paint.

I can do this when I can use a range of drawing  techniques, use different paint strokes, mix paint colours, and outline a painting.

Teacher comment: You have mixed colours to bring out detail in your painting.

CARE values term 1

I am learning to show the Oaklands CARE value of Community by keeping my school clean.

Discovery Term 1

Key competency focus: Managing Self
Student comment : I am a self manager because I am listening to the other people in my group.

Term 4 Dance & Drama School Production

I am learning to:

Complete a dance routine for our School Production. Chubby Checker’s Let’s Twist Again from the 1960’s

I can do this when I can:

Learn the specific steps to a dance

Keep in time to the music

Follow instructions

Value Focus: Excellence

Term 3 Reading

Mackenzie knows a good reader will read on when they get stuck on a word and by reading on it will help them to work out what the word might be.

Term 3 Numeracy

I am learning my:

·  x2 x5 and x10 tables      

Success Criteria:

·  I will be able to calculate the answers quickly in my head

Teacher's Comment:
Well done Mackenzie. You have worked hard at maths time throughout the year and grown in confidence and ability.

Term 4 Music

We Are Learning To:

Keep the beat using percussion instruments

Success Criteria: 

We will keep in time to the beat of a song using drums and shakers

Term 4 Writing

We Are Learning To….

Write a recount of a Maori Legend

Write a beginning middle and end

Use adjectives and similes in our writing

Success Criteria:

We will have……

Recounted the Maori Legend Tane and the Stars using our own words

Written a beginning, middle and end

We would have included adjectives and one simile in our stor 

Teacher's Comment:

Wonderful writing Mackenzie. You have used lots of interesting words and adjectives to recount this legend. Ka Pai. Mrs Winton is very impressed with how hard you have worked at writing throughout the year.

Mackenzie's Mihi

We Are Learning To:

 Introduce ourselves, our family, friends and teachers in Maori

Suceess Criteria: 

We will be able to say our name. The name of our mum  and dad. The name of one friend. The name of our teacher and principal.

Ka Pai Mackenzie

Term 4 Discovery

I enjoy Discovery lots because its lots of fun. My favourite activity is Jump Jam. I use the key competency thinking when I am there as you have to think about doing the right moves. It is awesome.

2013 CARE Values Self Evaluation

Oaklands School CARE Values

I show our school CARE value COMMUNITY by picking up rubbish on the grounds and putting it in the bin and in class as well.

I show our school CARE value Active Thinking when someone is on the bars I think will I go and push someone off the bars or will I wait.

I show our school CARE value Respect by sitting quietly in the assembly  and listening to the speakers on the stage.

I show our school CARE value Excellence by doing my hardest work at learning time.

Term 3 Gymnastics

Thank You 

Mackenzie for being our Gymnastics Expert and Impressive Role Model this term 

Straddle

Stretch

"It was fun because I got to help other people do the different gym shapes" said Mackenzie.

Term 2 Integrated Topic: Change

Assessment Task Completed at the start of the term and mid way:

Draw something that shows what you know about change

Teacher Comment:

Mackenzie you show a good understanding of change in our environment