Athletics Goal

Hi! Today we did our athletics goals. We need to make them achievable and deep, not too hard but not too easy for us. I came up with three and I am still finding more have a look!

1 To jump more than 150 cm in high jump
2 To jump longer than 3m and 79cm in long jump
3 To come in the top five in javelin as I am getting better

I hope you can help me come up with some more bye!

Pangam

Today we had to make some pangrams. Pangrams are a sentence that has all letters of the alphabet in it.
Our task today was to create our own using this famous example The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog.

Our second goal is to beat the record of 32 letters that  The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog has.

I think that we did rather well at creating one here it is...

Monkeys can eat mosquitos while playing the xylophone dumbly saying verbs. It has 61 letters I think that we did rather well.

Shrinkage

WALT: To summarize a story and identify the choices the charter could make.


Shrinkage is about a girl called Pippa. She wants to be in the cool girls group with their leader Kylie. The entrance test is to steel something out of the shop. Pippia feels like it is not the right thing to do but she wants to be in that popular group with Kylie.

Pippa finds a small lip gloss container she feels better doing it now that she know that it is something she will never use she hates the scented smell of fake cherry. the shopkeeper has her back to Pippa now is her chance she leaves the shop and tries to find Kylie outside the shop window. Thats strange Pippa frowned they were here a second ago.

Suddenly a hand grasped her shoulder it was to big to be Kylie's she looked around there was a man standing there he dragged her back into the shop Pippa dropped the lip gloss. "

I hear that you stole some lip gloss from my shop" The shopkeeper said sternly...

Pippa that some choices to make

She could... Pull out at last minute
She could... Tell the shopkeeper what the popular kids were doing.
She could...Secretly pay for it.
She could...Say no and make some other friends Kylie would never be a prober friend because you had  to do a test to "Get in."
She did... follow through with the dare
She did... Steel the lip gloss.

Plz Leave me a comment on what you think I could add in the summery. 💜 😃

Two stars and a wish

Every term we do a reflection this term we have done a two stars and a wish.

Two stars and a wish is the reflection we have done this term.

The two stars are two things to celebrate and the wish is something to work on.

Here is mine!

Term 3 Review

1. What room are you in?
   What is your home room?

1. P1 Nic
   
   What was your overall highlight from all of this terms learning.
   
   Inquiry with Troy because it really took me deep into my learning and helped me learn another language, the language I learnt was Arabic. I chose Arabic because not many other kids would know what it is. So now more kids know a bit of Arabic.
   
   
   
   
   What excited you about the writing this term or made you feel successful?
   
   Fantasy writing I loooooooooooooooove made up tales and fiction. This is the best way that I write. I don't really enjoy factual stuff. I find it harder to enjoy writing stuff that is factual. But it is enjoyable for me to write stuff that it fiction.

1. 
   
   What are your next steps in writing?
   
   Using more vocabulary and detail using more writers voice. I have been learning to link ideas between paragraphs this term and I think that I am improving. I would also like to focus on imagery because I am not using a lot of that.  
2. 
   
   
   How do you know what you’re learning to get better at and what quality work will look like?
   

1. My teacher tells me. 
2. I use the success criteria. *
3. My buddies give me feedback *
4. I can see the progress I have made *
5. Tests tell me
6. Other:

1. * Star = the selected items
   
   The value, Mana Motuhake (Self Awareness) has been our focus this term. How have you demonstrated this value?
   
   Keeping focused throughout my learning time. Making sure that I got everything dome and completed my leaning in time or well before deadline.
   
   
   This term we focused on cultures. What part of the inquiry process did you get better at?
   
   I Liked and did well at the use it get is was ok and sort it is what I need to work on.
   
   
   
   What are the things that drive and support your learning?
   (Knowing yourself as a learner.)
   A desk drives my learning. Sometimes working in pairs. But mainly by myself. Having a WALT and task being able to take something further to be challenged.
   
   
   Do you have any other comments or feedback
   
   No, except for a big thanks to all the teachers and staff who have helped me with my learning this term.
   
   
   Thanks for completing the survey. Well done on another wonderful term.
   How would you rate this term?

1. Best ever !
2. OK
3. I know I could do better
4. I need to talk to my teacher

Inquiry Sample

Inquiry-Portfolio Criteria

WALT:  Gather information

Description:

Every Wednesday we have been working through the Get it, Sort it, Use it model to inquire about different countries around the world and their languages/culture. We each brainstormed a potential list of subjects and chose what we wanted to find out more about and then started our research.

Criteria:

Matrix showing what you think and what your inquiry teacher thinks.

I think:

My Teacher thinks:

Get It, Sort It, Use It Model

Evaluation:

1. What are you most proud of?

Being able to count to ten in Arabic and having a successful poster with lift the flaps!

2. What did you find challenging?

Saying the words right! And reading the symbols!

3.  My next ‘Get It’ goal is?

To learn how to read and write in Arabic. WITHOUT use using Google translate!

Writing Sample Term

WALT:  Entertain

My writing goal this term was to link ideas between paragraphs and sentences.

SUCCESS CRITERIA

I have organised and sequenced my ideas into paragraphs for purpose and effect.

TASK: craft a free-choice piece of writing that shows how I am developing my goal


First draft...

My hands were shaking like mad. The wind whipped by long golden blond hair  as the sun just manages to shimmer through the clouds.

I peer through the narrow doorway a dark shadowy figure  is about ten paces from me I shudder once more. I hear James gulp beside me. Ronald is on alert he is trying to look brave but I can see through his good facials that stand out. The ground is sizzling like a fry pan. A beam of light appears throughout the dark corridor. James nervously took my hand holding it tight like the worlds about to end any second. Ronald was quick to connect onto my other hand. My head went dizzy and the feet that used to be stepping in a rather fast rhythm had slowed right down and my world seemed to turn in slow motion. The blurry beam of light got bigger and bigger slowly coming into more focus.

I felt a sharp pain it was James nudging me I came instantly back to life. “Oi” I said sharply glaring at  James who sighed getting told off again. “You two stop it” Ronald spat “I  am the boss here Mr” I reply “Oh really, Here we go again” James sighed “ oh now you are trying to support HER” Ronald spoke with a hint of jealousy.  “Well yeah” Said James quietly “I guess?”.

He took another step towards me our shoulders were now touching. Ronald wasn’t happy he looked upset.

It took us all ages to find out that the footsteps had stopped altogether and the light and shadow had gone until James noticed. “Hey Hey stop bickering you two where did that light go? And the footsteps have stopped guys this is weird.” “Um yeah” I said suddenly alert trying to spot something in the pitch black place. “Well as long as it is gone it doesn't worry me!” Ronald smiled happily while James stepped forward about five paces. “WHO’S THERE” James bellowed “BOO!”  came a voice from behind us I lept out of my skin and then spun around in a 3 60.

Taking a step back the sound of a 2 match sticks rubbing together made by heart leap. A smell of smoke filled the air. A candle was lit the flames burned my eyes. “Oh sorry Dears” The woman said. She was rather old she held a walking stick in her left hand. She was wearing a pink dress. She also had a purple top hat that covered most of her hair but a few gray hairs could be seen from under the hat.

Published pice.

I thought about Jenny - at home in her bed. Hardly breathing, her heart lost. Only ten years old. She woke up this morning agitated. She bit Ronalds arm, we heard a scream of pain. And there she was, lying on the ground. Blood everywhere. Struggling to breathe. We have only 5 hours to save her.

There are footsteps, echoing throughout the dim honeycomb corridor. I hear James gulp beside me. Ronald is on alert, he is trying to look brave, but I can see through his gritted teeth. A beam of light appears throughout the dark corridor. The feet that used to be stepping in a rather fast rhythm had slowed right down, my world turned in slow motion. The blurry beam of light became larger and larger, slowly coming into focus.

It took us ages to find out that the footsteps had stopped altogether, all the light and shadow had gone until James noticed. “Where did that light go? The footsteps have stopped as well. Guys this is weird.”

“Um, yeah” I said, suddenly alert, trying to spot something in the pitch black. James stepped forward five paces. “WHO’S THERE?” he bellowed. “BOO!” came a voice from behind. I lept out of my skin and spun around in a 3.60.“What are you guys doing here” A voice said...

Evaluation

How has your writing has improved this term?

I have improved my sentences and language features trying to make it flow and make senesce.

The part of my story I am most proud of is….because…

I love the part where I build up suspense in that way that the characters talk which was a big change from my first draft. 

Next time, what is a goal you can work towards?

Using better words to make my writing stronger and to paint a picture. I need to do this because I am using weak   words.  So it will not give as much impact.

Feedback/Feedforward:
Great job Bella. I like the way of how you described Jenny back home with a sick heart. Your words are fantastic and they really hook the reader. Maybe what you could fix up is to ask your self, "Have I really reached me goal?" Aye  ^__^
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Maths Sample

Term 3 Maths Sample

WALT: To find patterns and describe them using rules.

Description: For maths this term we have been learning a range of strategies to help us solve algebra problems.

Task:  Make a short movie or poster to prove that you have achieved your maths goal.

Criteria:

• Show, explain, prove your goal and how you did it
• Clear message
• Two questions to show your learning
• Correct answer

The houses: The first pattern is made out of 6 sticks. The 2 pattern is made out of 10 sticks. The 3 patten is made out of 16. Because you are adding five each time it is n for number of pattern (n x 5)+1 you plus one for the saved line. So we want the 11 pattern so (11 x 5)+1=56

Octagon: The 1 pattern has 8 sticks the next one has 15 sticks the next 21.
You are adding 7 + the shared line so (n x 7)+1
Lets say that we want the 24 pattern so that would be (24 x 7)+1=53

Evaluation:

1. What are you most proud of and why?
   I like the way that I put brackets around the bit you do first.

2. What challenged you the most and why?
   I felt in the pit when I was working out the second one

3. Next time, what is a goal you can work towards?
   Making a movie and keeping more focused.

Feedback/Feedforward: Great work Bella! I like the way you told the reader why you need to add one. Maybe next time you could explain why you like the way you put the brackets round the bit you do first.

Ana!

Reading

My reading goal is to...To consider alternatives across a range of genre.

WALT

GET IT...use a range of sources by questioning and predicting

SORT IT...analyse and sort information to answer my question: see if my thinking has changed, look for patterns by questioning inferring, summarising

USE IT…discuss what I have found out with others and make connections 

TASK 

inquiring readers go through a process to gather, organise and respond to new information. We have been using  the ‘GET IT, SORT IT, USE IT’ process. After reading ‘Wonder’ by R.J.Palaccio our group felt moved to DO something but we didn’t know what! We all had lots of questions so we decided to research more about disabilities before deciding. I wanted to know more about 

different disabilities. We tried to find the difference between a disability and a disease.

Inspiring people with disabilities who make a difference. I wanted to know what we can learn form them.

SUCCESS CRITERIA

I can research using different sources.

I can think logically, creatively, and reflectively.

I can make generalisations from patterns and connections

                                                

Did my thinking change or stay the same during the ‘GET IT’ stage?

It changed we had one question and the we wondered what is a disability? So we did think different and then we brought in diseases and mixed that until it clicked. 

From ‘SORTING IT’ I can make these generalizations:

Most people with disabilities want to be independent

They are treated differently because they look un normal

They are normal to them but we are different.

They are rather happy the way they are.

‘USE IT’ What now?

Ana and I would like to take this further and send a letter to Sophie Pascoe. And change the Paralympics...But more on that later!

The pit

WALA: The Learning Pit

Description: We have been learning about when good learning happens.  

Task: Share what you know about the learning pit.

Criteria:

• Draw the Learning Pit.
  
  
• List at least 3 feelings that you might have when you are in the pit.
  
  
  Determined
  Challenged
  Deserted
  Upset
  Angry
  Overwhelmed
  Flustered
  Frustrated
  
  
  
  
• List at least 3 strategies that you could use to get out of the pit.
  
  
  Keep Calm and carry on
  Ask for help everyone needs it
  Strive make your mistakes drive you on
  Relax
  Get someone to show you how
  
  
  
  
• Label where good learning happens.
  
  
  In the pit
• List 3 things you could say to yourself when you are in the pit.
• 
   Believe in your self
  You can do it
  Try again
  You will get there

Evaluation:

Reflect on a time when you have been in the pit.

• How did you feel when you were in the pit?
  
  
• Stressed determined and challenged
  
  
• What did you do to work out of the pit?
  
  
• Strive for excellence and cool down keep your temper down and relax. Work hard at it to.

Feedback/Feedforward:  Well done Bella! I like the way you work out of the pit. Maybe next time you could put how you were in the pit. Ana

Te Reo Sample

WALT: communicate a message.

Description: We have been participating in 3 different workshops around colour, compositions and fonts.  We put these skills to use in a poster sharing our knowledge about Te Reo Maori.

Why? We have noticed that our posters are too cluttered and do not communicate a  message well.

Task: Make a poster about Te Reo Maori.

Criteria:

Message: My message is clear and purposeful.  Everything that is on my poster relates to my message.

Composition:  My poster is balanced.

Font:  My font is clear, readable and suits the message.

Colour:  I have used 2-3 colours that are complementary.  My background choice makes the text pop!

Accuracy:  All of the words on my poster are spelt correctly.

Evaluation:

1. What are you most proud of and why?

   
   

   I am proud of our complementary colours that we chose white black and red what also suits is that they are māori colours.

2. What challenged you the most and why?

   
   

   I think that I could have worked on keeping our poster balanced. We didn't have the words balanced the greetings were on one side and then one on the wrong side.

3. Next time, what is a goal you can work towards?

   
   

   Making it balanced and also polishing the layout so it looks way better.

Feedback/Feedforward:

I think the poster is really cool. The thing we need to work on is the layout. I think every maori word is scattered across the page randomly. Aye :-)

Speling week 1 term 3

WALT:To jumble up your spelling words to make them different with the same sounds.

Task: To jumble up your spelling words to help you to learn the sounds

Here it is

gurgle

rugleg

refreshing

ferirsnghe

advised

ivsedad

radiant

atrdain

confessed

sdecofnse

I think that i did a good job as soon as I got the hang of it.

Set smart goals term 2

In class we have been looking over our reports and seeing what we need to work on over term 3. We found these goals in our reports then put into our own words.

WALT: To set smart goals 

My writing goal is to...

The reason I have decided to focus on this goal is because

I will accomplish my goal by... My next step is to link ideas within and between paragraphs. I want to work on this goal over the holidays and by mid term I should have accomplished it. I think that this goal is relabel for I can see that It is one of the missing pieces in my writing.

My reading goal is to...

The reason I have decided to focus on this goal is because

I will accomplish my goal by... My next step is to draw on my natural curiosity and see things from others view across a rage of genre. I can accomplish this in a time frame of through the holidays and by mid term be perfect at it. I can see this is something new for me so it may take that half a term to get really good at it.

My maths goal is to...

The reason I have decided to focus on this goal is because

I will accomplish my goal by... My goal is to chose the right strategy to use at the the time. I think that this is a realistic goal for me because I have to ask a buddy normally or the teacher. I want to work one this through the holidays and come back to school with a good idea of when to use what strategy.