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, similes

Reflection:  I used some great words to describe the sky with the fireworks.  I used words that sound just like what I could hear.  Next time I could use like or as to make a simile.
Elisha  24.11.17

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

It was fun to make the amounts but the ten cent was tricky to move.  It was quite easy.  Next time I could have larger amounts, or I could have no total showing.  
Elisha  20.11.17

Inferring, Summarising and Language Features

I am learning to:

• make simple inferences
• summarise information (find key facts and ideas in the text)
• Recognise and use a range of language features e.g. homonyms/antonyms, similes 

Reflection:  
It was quite hard to find the verbs when I was folding the flower.  Now I know they are things you have to do.  I was happy with my flowers and I enjoyed following the instructions to make them.  I found it quite tricky to answer the questions so I looked back into the book to find the answers.  Elisha  09.11.17 

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 found it quite tricky to think of all the 'ing' words about daffodils.  It helped me to think of which words went in the right place.  I think my poem is nice.  Elisha  05.09.17

I think this is a challenging task but a good way to develop the words (WOW words) in our writing.
You are thinking of strong verbs and describing words.  A good try.  Mrs Templeton  05.09.17

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!

Developing Greater Understanding and Independence

This term I have been learning to ...

develop greater understanding at Level 19-20 (Purple)

• answer questions about what I've read
• make a connection to the text
• use synonyms and antonyms
• discuss the author's message
• discuss and describe characters

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This was tricky for me - It was hard to think of a word to describe an elephant.  I was proud that I finished it.  It might help me to work with another person or to ask for help when I need it.  Elisha  August 2017

I think you found it tricky doing a challenging contract task for the first time.  Keep trying to add lots of detail into your answers so that it shows a deeper understanding of what you have read. Mrs Templeton  15.08.17