Describing Fireworks

This term we have been learning to:

• use interesting words
• use describing words
• use our senses (what we see, hear, feel etc)
• use a language feature like:  onomatopoeia, simile

Reflection: I wrote some similes.  I used describing words.  I first time I did it, it was very tricky.  Ghassan  22.11.17

Money Madness

We have been learning to:

• recognise and identify NZ coins and notes and their values
• make amounts by totalling coins and notes using tens and ones
• make amounts in different ways

Reflection:  I learned that every paper money has writing on the side.  This was a bit tricky - it is easier to add dollars.  The cents are hard. I know what they're all called,  I know how much they are.  Ghassan  21.11.17

Learning to identify the main ideas in a story

I am learning to:

• identify the main ideas in a story
• discuss the beginning, middle and ending of stories

Reflection
I have been trying to think of the main characters and the main ideas in my book.  
The sentences are sometimes a little bit hard but it is easier to work in the group.
Ghassan  16.11.17

Exhibit for Elm Park School Art Display

We created decorative Maori kites, weaving in colours and textures to represent 'We are Elm Park"

Daffodil Diamante

I am learning to write a Diamante Poem 

• use interesting (WOW) words to describe Daffodils 
• use a graphic organiser to help me form my diamond poem

I only asked for a little help.  I could think of some good words.  Ghassan  30.08.17

Well done Ghassan, you have been able to use 'ing' words and some other WOW words in your poem.  Great writing effort this term.  Mrs Templeton  30.08.17

Learning to Make a Connection

I am learning to make a personal connection to the text.

• think of a time when...

Reflection:  I was proud of how I did it and it wasn't too tricky but I was thinking and seeing the pictures made me remember what I saw in the museum.  
Ghassan  22.08.17

Great work Ghassan, I love the way you discuss what you read and try to make personal connections.  Keep talking in your group to extend your skills.  
Mrs Templeton 22.08.17

Geometry: Classifying 3D shapes

I am learning to identify and name 3D shapes



Reflection:  It was easy to do because the pictures were not confusing and looked like their shapes.  The tricky part for me is thinking of the words to talk about these shapes .  I think I did very good.  Ghassan  18.08.17

Ghassan, I am very proud of the way you talked about your learning.  You are really improving the way you explain your thinking in Maths.  Well done.  

Tā moko - Maori Patterns

In Term 2 and 3 we have been learning about Maori patterns.  We went to the Auckland museum and the Te Tuhi art gallery.  Look at my moko!

Learning about Place Value using hundreds, tens and ones

I am learning to:

• read, say and make two and three digit numbers using place value equipment

It was easy when I started to do it.  I just count it.  It was tricky for me to move it.
Ghassan  07.06.17

Well done Ghassan, you are working well in Mathematics.  Keep trying to have a go at new tasks.  Mrs Templeton  07.06.17

Welcome to Autumn

Autumn leaves fell all over Elm Park School.  This gave us a great idea.  We used Kidpix to create our own leaves to illustrate our awesome autumn writing.

Choosing words to add interest to my Writing

I am learning to choose words to add interest to my Writing


It was hard to think of some of the words.  It was funny because she makes me laugh when she tells my brother off.  It helped me to work with the class so I could hear lots of words.   Ghassan  22.05.17

Well done Ghassan,  I like the way you thought of some great words to describe you Mum.  It helps you to expand your bank of English words when you share with others.  Mrs Templeton  22.05.17

Making a Connection

Learning to Plan my Writing

I am learning to use a plan to organise my ideas for writing.

I will be successful when:

• I can plan my ideas before I write
• I use quick pictures and words
• my writing shows the ideas and details from my plan

I tried my best to spell the word castle, I could do the picture too.  My teacher can help me to spell some tricky words. 

Well done Ghassan.  Planning is a good way of getting down lots of details about a big idea. I like the way you spelled Bucklands Beach.    It can help you to write a story, in parts, over several days.  Mrs Templeton  12.04.17

Learning to identify sounds in words to help my reading

I am learning to

• identify phonic letters and sounds  within words
• identify high frequency sight words 
• use Reading Eggs to help me learn to identify sounds 

I was learning to sound out letters.  This was the 'm' and I know the sound.

I have been learning my sight words.    Ghassan  29.03.17

Keep reading every day Ghassan and keep learning the different sounds in words.

Try to log onto Reading Eggs often to help you learn new Reading skills.  Mrs Templeton 29.03.17

Statistics: Learning to sort, count, display and make statements about the information

I have been learning to: 

• sort objects into categories for display and make a class pictograph with support
• discuss the results and make statements

It was a little bit tricky for me because I had to look at the numbers.  Ghassan 28.03.17

Keep trying hard Ghassan.  Sometimes understanding the questions in English can be tricky.  Remember to ask questions when you are unsure and use the speaker button on Mathletics to help you hear the question.    Mrs Templeton 28.03.17

Water Skills: Learning to be safe and confident in and around the water

I am learning to be safe and confident in and around water.

This term I have been learning to use a flutter board to glide and kick across the pool.

Welcome to my 2017 Learning Journey

This year I am in Room 10/16 and my teacher is Mrs Templeton.