Star Test Results

On the 26th of February we did a star test. Every year we do one star at the start of the year. We did the test to help us find out what our reading goal is.

Big Idea: My goal is to expand my vocabulary. The way I can achieve this goal is by using dictionarys and thesaurus's as my tools.

Two Stars And A Wish

Today we wrote what we were proud of and what we could work on. A star is what we are proud of and a wish is what we could work on. We wrote it on our think books because if you keep doing stuff digitally you will never be able to write. (Wrting is improtant!!)

Swimming S.M.A.R.T Goal

Description:

In the first week of school we started to do swimming. We swim three times a week (three out of five days). When week six comes we have swimming sports so we have been practising for when the day comes. 

Big Idea:

The goals I am working on are:

Making sure I make my hands like cups so I can pull through the water so I can go faster. I will achive this goal by counting how long it takes for me to get to the end and then do it again and see if I got faster if I am faster then that means my hands were like cups.

Making sure I don't wiggle my bum or esle I go side ways. I will achive this goal by make my hands in a streamline and also when I reach then end I will look back and see where I started and where I ended out.

My swimming sport goal is to not come last. I will achive this goal by looking back when i reach the end and also when I take a breath I can take a look at the other swmmiers and then I can see if I am last or not.

Recreation Of Stuck On A Escalator

Description:

In class we watched a video of people begin stuck on a escalator and not taking action so they were stuck. We had to recreate a video that represents the video.This Is The Original Movie

Big Idea:

Criteria: (Content)

1. Video - 30 seconds long, time is limited.

2. Scenario - Show someone being stuck and not using the ability to act.

3. Clear Message - Short sharp clip. Can the watcher get the point of your video?

4. Unique - Coming up with something funny that gets a laugh from others.

5. Time Passing - Do you need to show time passing in your clip to emphasise your message.

Criteria: (Movie)

1. Light - Make sure the sun isn’t creating a hard to see clip.

2. Voice Volume - Needs to be louder than other background volume eg Noise, Kids.

3. Frame - What’s in the frame to make your message obvious

4. Steady Hands - Make sure the camera is still.

5. Individual Clips - Don’t do one continuous shot of 30 seconds. Make a range of short clips and join together.

Evaluation:I think that Liam's expression was very realistic and that made it look real. I think that next time we could of had added a thin line instead of a splash to make it look real.

Feedback: I like how you used water as pee

Feedfoward: Next time I think you should show time passing by adding a subtitle.

Finis

Number Maths Test

Description:

On the 12th of February we did three math tests. We did stage four then we progressed to stage stage five then six, but we had to get at least 40/50 or 80% to move on.

Here are my tests.

Stage 4

Stage 5

Stage 6

Big Idea:

On stage six we highlighted the ones we got wrong pink, and then we got a chance to prove ourselves. We got a buddy to test us by saying similar questions to the test. (We started on number bonds). We highlighted the ones we got right on the second test yellow.

The goal I am working on right now is: to write word numbers to 10,000,000, including fractions.

My Childhood Memories

Purpose:To Share memories about my childhood.

Descirption:

We wrote a story about our first experiences in our childhood for example: that was my first summer or that was my first winter.

Remember the pure white snow that hit my face as I built the biggest snowball in history? (I'm guessing anyway as it was a big snowball)

Remember the icy cold hail that fell from the heavens, slowy freezing the pond trapping a orange goldfish? (I didn't know it was there until that moment because I never looked😄)

That was my first experience of snow

The Worlds Tallest And a shortest Man Meet

Questions

1.Who is the main person or group of people in this news article?

The main person in this article is the worlds tallest man and the worlds shortest man.

2. What was the key event from the news article?

The key event was that sultan and chandra met.

3. Where did this event take place?

This event took place in London.

4. When did this event take place?

It took place on the 17th of November.

5. Why did this event happen?

This event happened because they got to have the chance to get to pgher and know each other.

Order Of Operations

Tp work out a question you have to work it out in a specfic way. There is a word that will help you remember it. It is called Bedmas.

Brackets

Exponents 

Division

Multiplication

Addition

Subtraction

Here is a poster that I made.

Multiplication And Division In Reverse

This is a poster that I made about multiplication amd division. 5.6 Diveded by 13=431. Why is it not 430? Well that is because after the zero the is a seven. Which means we have to round the zero up to a one because any number above five you have to rounds up.

   

Divide By Changing Both Numbers

This is a poster that is about dividing. It teaches you that a really hard looking question can be easy only if you half it. 384 divide by 96 can be as easy as 24 divided by 6! I hope you learn something from this.

Multiply using rounding and compensating

This is my poster that I made. It is about rounding and compensating. (Because in maths we are doing Numbers)

Two Stars And A Wish

Task:We had to write a two stars and a wish reflection. If you don't know two stars and a wish is the stars are highlights and the wish is well, you can probably guess a wish.

Inquiry Sample

WALT:  gather information

Elly (Art)- Every Wednesday we have been learning about the inquiry process while finding out about art from around the world. The first stage of an inquiry is to gather information - ‘Get It’. First we chose a culture we wanted to find out more about and then started researching.

Evaluation:

1. What are you most proud of? 

I am most proud of me getting information from a range of sources.

2. What did you find challenging?

I found getting information challenging because I wanted to start my art before it's to late.

3.  My next ‘Get It’ goal is?

My next goal is to question the information I get.

Writing Sample

WALT:  Entertain

My writing goal this term was to 

Linking idlers between paragraphs and idears. 

SUCCESS CRITERIA

Paragraphing

My writing is organised into paragraphs, each with it’s own idea or ‘scene.’

Structure

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

                                                             My Draft 

                                                              This Is My Final Peace

Glus was silently waiting for Tom, like a henya hunting it's prey. As Tom sprinted into the  enormous cavern the first thing he noticed was the Snow white walls that were dotted with tall towering pillars supporting the roof's heavy weight. As his eyes were adjusting to the brilliant white, Glus saw Tom and drew back his mouth revealing thousands of pointy, jagged fangs. With numb fingers he fumbled at his leather sheath, pulling out his heavy sword. Glus immediately gave chase.

Immediately Tom sprinted for a tall, towering pillar.  Slowly climbing up the pillar Tom began to crawl on the beams using his hands and legs being careful not to fall off. Glus came after Tom in a hot pursuit. The slithering serpent was gaining on Tom. Legend says that the diamond was amongst the shimmering  jewels that filled the golden crown Glus was wearing. Taking a peak behind him Tom saw that Glus was not wearing the crown so where was it? Desperately Tom crawled for his life. Tom stopped dead , there in the middle the golden encrusted crown like it was waiting for him, with the diamond in the very centre."So Glus had not worn his crown after all" thought Tom.

Tom stood up took a daring leap and lunged for the crown.

The moment of hesitation had gave Glus an enormous advantage over him. Glus's body was all over the beams now. As Tom snatched the crown a fang came down and crushed the centre platform. Dust and chunks of marble and stone rained down like thundering rain. "A second later and that could of been me" thought Tom grimly. Glus got ready to strike again. Fangs bared Glus slowly began to approach Tom. Tom backed up but his feet only touched thin air. "This is the end" tom thought. Suddenly Bob jumped out of no where and slashed Glus belly. Swaying violently back and forward and roaring in agony Glus gave a mighty final roar and fell to the ground. Dead. Treasure was flying everywhere and so was blood from Glus dead body. Distracted by the blood soaked Treasure Tom began to wonder. Splattered with blood Tom asked Bob how he had managed strike Glus. It turns out that Bob had followed Tom and hid on a pillar. 

The moment Tom had prised the diamond from the golden crown with his dagger he set of to silence war for ever. Tom took some of the blood soaked Treasure and set of with the diamond in his hand. With his strength he crafted heavy duty iron armour. Washed his garments and got ready to set off. Walking on battle fields he always felt anxious but touching the diamond he always felt clam. Every hut he went into he felt that he would be there for a very long time as you would not just say ok when someone ask's you to stop war and make peace. Convinced, the generals made peace. Soon war stopped. Tom was made king and Bob was made prince and together they ruled the world. The diamond was fitted back in the crown amongst all the other jewels and from that day on Tom never took it off.

And that's how it began...

Evaluation

How has your writing has improved this term?

My writing have improved because the paragraphs and ideas link and they flow smoothly.

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

The paragraph I am most proud of is the first paragraph because I have used precise words and also I have added imagery.

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

Next time I could work adding more imagery because it gives the reader more information then just telling them.

Feedback: I love how you drew me into you'r story it was really well thought the words you decided to put in it.

Feedforward: Next time you could add some dialog to express the attitudes of the characters. 

Josiah

Reading Sample

WALT: Expand vocabulary

Task: Take the pictures in this book (listed below) to make a presentation.

I couldn't put up a video so here's a link to it:Take A Closer Look Viedo

Creatia: understand new words

Evaluation:

What are you most proud of and why? 

I am most proud how I described the pictures.

What challenged you the most and why?

What challenged me was the description. 

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

Next time I could add more slides and I could make a close up of every day things.

Here's a link to the book:Take A Closer Look

Maths Sample

WALT: Use A Rule To Create A Pattern
 
Description: For maths this term we have been learning a range of strategies to help us solve algebra problems.

Task:  Make a short movie 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


Evaluation:
What are you most proud of and why?
I am most proud of completing my goal in 20 minutes

What challenged you the most and why?
What challenged me was when I had to come up with the numbers because some of the numbers didn't work.

Next time, what is a goal you can work towards?
Next time I could work on making some questions easier and some questions harder. 
Feedback: I like how you used a very clear voice.

Feedfoward: Next time you could add different colours.

Josiah

Learning Pit

WALA: The Learning Pit

                                                Strategies To Get Out Of The Pit

You can get out of the pit by never giving up and when you need help seek it form a expert.

Start easy then get slightly harder then keep going and then you would of had made your way to succes.

Try and if you don't pass well then try again.

Use materials to help you get out of the pit.

Take small steps and practice and practice then you will get out but only to find yourself in another learning pit.

                                          Things you can say to get out of the pit

You can always say don't give up success might be waiting just around the corner.

If other people can do this then I can do this.

Keep on going succes only happen when you are fouced.

Good learning always happens in the pit. That's why it's called 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.

List at least 3 strategies that you could use to get out of the pit.

Label where good learning happens.

List 3 things you could say to yourself when you are in the pit.

Evaluation:

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

At math I was in the pit because I did a two prove it's in 40 minutes.

How did you feel when you were in the pit?  

Challenged flustered stressed because I didn't know if I should practice on study ladder or just prove it.

What did you do to work out of the pit?

Take small steps and practice then take another step and soon you will be out. 

Feedback:It looks like you have a clear understanding of how it feels to be in the learning pit and how it feels to be at the top of the pit, great work.  I think I really like about your post is when you were explaining how you could work out of the pit, especial the bit when you said " then take another step and soon you will be out" because that is very positive for people the think they can't get out. You are a great role model for others Mitchell!

Feedfoward:Maybe you could put the definition for the words you use to describe how you feel for example people might wonder what flustered means so you could put what it means at the bottom of your post.

Grace C

Pronouncing Words

W.A.L.T Read with accuracy

We had to take three words out out of the story the biggest snake in the world and take them and pronounce them.

Here is my mini movie that I made.

Teo Reo Maori Poster

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:

What are you most proud of and why?

I am most proud my poster because it is balanced and the text colours and fonts match my meaning.

What challenged you the most and why?

What challenged me was making the poster balanced because there was always a extra word.

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

I could work on adding more words on more useful things.

Feedback I like how you have laid your words.

Feedfoward You could work on putting some greetings on the poster.

Brennan

Finding Fractions Of A Set

I made a Educreation on finding fractions if a set

This is my prove it.