The Amazing Taylor

Congratulations on receiving your Silver Award

Congratulations on an Impressive Student Led Conference

Mathletics

I.A.L.T further develop my Maths knowledge and strategies through using Mathletics.

Room 1 Super Heroes

Today we dressed up as super heroes.

Taylor F's Photo on Friday, 21 November 2014

Discovery Term 4

I am learning to use language, symbols and text by asking for the stapler to make this.

Oaklands School Jubliee

I.A.L.T recount the Oaklands School Jubilee.

In my piece of writing I am proud...

that I have used adjectives!

Buddy Reading

I.A.L.T develop my reading fluency.

Taylor says...

during buddy reading I am proud of reading skills.

P.E. Athletics

In athletics I have been learning to run from a lying start and working towards a crouched normal sprint start.

I know I can do this when I can:

• Get into the starting position ready to race
• Push myself up into a running position
• Aim to run towards the finish line
• Run hard and fast in a straight line to reach the finish line
• Run from a crouched sprint starting position.

I can get ready, push myself up and run fast to the finish line. I am learning to run from a crouched sprint start position.

Reading Term 4

In Reading I am learning to:

Read beyond the text and draw inference.

I know when I can do this because I can:

• Talk about the authors message
• Ask questions about the text
• Answer questions about the text
• Tell others what the text is about

As you can see below I can already answer questions about the text and tell others what the text is about. I am learning to talk about the authors message.

Adjectives describing me!

I.A.L.T use adjectives in my writing to make it more interesting.

Fractionpillar

I.A.L. to find out the fractions of a group of objects.

The Amazing Room 1

Fractions

I.A.L about fractions.

I will know this when I can:

* draw different shapes and divide them into equal fractions. 

Taylor says...

I had fun drawing fractions with Amber.  I found it hard to draw fractions and make the spaces even. 

Integrated Topic Term 3 - Drama

This term we have been learning to participate and contribute in drama to create a play about Tangaroas gift. Click on the link below to see our performance.

Assessment Rubric
Skill Participating & Contributing	I need help to participate and contribute	I can participate and   contribute  if I am prompted or directed.	I can participate and contribute . I cannot explain why it is important to do so.	I can participate and contribute . I can explain why it is important to do so.	I can participate and contribute . I can explain why it is important to do so. I act as a role model for others to help them participate and contribute I seek feedback on how to improve how I can participate and contribute.

Star Student

Measurement

WALT measure length and area.

I will know I can do this when I :
- can order objects by length by comparing them.
- use appropriate units to measure length.
- use metres to measure big distances/heights.
- use centimetres to measure smaller lengths/heights. - measure around the perimeter of a shape/object.

Next Step:  To use "cm" when recording measurements in centimetres.

Congratulations Taylor on receiving your Bronze Award

Procedural writing

I am learning to write a procedure.

I know I can do this when I include:

• A title
• A list of equipment
• Numbered instructions in the right order.

I did all of theses things.

Numeracy

WALT: develop different strategies to solve addition and subtraction problems.

Success Criteria: We will know we can do this if we can:

* solve problems by adding tens.

* solve problems by subtracting tens.

* solve problems by adding tens and ones.

* solve problems by subtracting tens and ones.  

Key:  Green means  - achieved this success criteria

         Orange means - working towards achieving this success criteria. 

Discovery 2014

At Discovery I have been learning to relate to others.

Success criteria:
Share with others.
Take turns.
Use my manners.
Listen when others are speaking.
Let others join in.
Play fair.


This is me helping Taylor C make a hat.

Reading 2014

In Reading I am learning to: 

Read the text and summarise information.

Success criteria:

Recall the main points of the text;

Answer questions about the text;

Share this information in a variety of ways such as timeline, story plan or story map.

My next step:

Ask questions to find out more about the text.

Persuasive Arguments

W.A.L.T write a persuasive argument

We will know we can do this when we...

* say what the issue is.

*  give an opinion about the problem.

*  give reasons for our opinion.

*  use conjunctions to show cause and effect.

*  use adjectives to make the argument more powerful.

Taylor says...
I liked that I included reasons for my opinion in my argument.

My next learning step is to use a range of conjunctions to join my ideas together. 

Music

WALT: play the recorder.

We will know we can do this when:

* hold the recorder correctly.

*  use the correct breathing techniques.

*  use the correct fingering to play different notes.

*  can read and perform music with 3-5 notes on the recorder.

Taylor says...

In recorder I like learning new songs.

 

My next learning step is to learn to play different notes and use the correct fingering.  

Penguin Artwork

LEARNING INTENTION:
WALT: use different painting techniques to paint a picture of a Penguin.

SUCCESS CRITERIA

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.

NEXT STEP
To use several techniques independently and explain why they are appropriate to my artwork.

Fun with Probability

We are learning about probability.

We will know we can do this when we can:

* compare and order events;

*  find all of the possibilities of some events using equipment;

* know that the more times you perform an event the closer you get to the predicted probability.

Next Step:

To apply our knowledge of probability to everyday situations.

Adventure Writing

WALT write an adventure narrative

We will know we can do this when we can:
*  Include a beginning, middle and end.
*  Describe the characters and settings.
*  Use past tense.
*  Use nouns, adjectives, and action verbs.
* Use capital letters, full stops and speech marks correctly.

Student Comment:

I like that in my story we go to tiger land.

Next Step:

To reread my writing and check it makes sense.

C.A.R.E - Learning Co-operatively

W.A.L.T learn to work co-operatively.

We will know we can do this when we can:

*  take turns at the activity

* let other people have a go first

* share our ideas

* focus on completing the task

* work together to complete the task

*  listen to each others ideas.

Student comment:
I can take turns and share my ideas when I am working with others.  My next learning step is to listen to other people's ideas.

Art Workshop

LEARNING INTENTION
Today with Mr Shaskey we learned about sketching and drawing. We learned to set the limits, draw the outline and then add the shapes.

SUCCESS CRITERIA
We can follow instructions and sketch some fruit and vegetables





WHAT DID I THINK?
I like the pineapple I drew because it looks real.  

NEXT STEP:

To practice the skills I have learnt.