Sunday 22 June 2014

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. 

Thursday 19 June 2014

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.  

Wednesday 4 June 2014

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.