Literacy

We are working on descriptive writing.

We are discussing how a particular character looks, smells, sounds and feels. In our writing, we need to include figurative language i.e. similes. Here's a couple of examples:-

 

Library....

We have some very keen readers in our class.

Here Levi and I discuss the roles of each chess piece and their significance on the chess board!

   


Sina explains why she likes her favourite author Geronimo Stilton. Lastly, MacKenzie discusses why she selected a book on Tonga, very close to her own country, Samoa. MacKenzie explained how similar the number words were between Tonga and Samoa!


   

Literacy......Onomatopoeia

We have been discussing 'Onomatopoeia', what it is, where we have found it in texts, and how we can use onomatopoeia in our writing to enrich and strengthen our writing for interest.

Here are some great examples of how the sound of the word is the like the noise to which it refers to:

   
   

    

The Pied Piper Production - Poster designs!

Poster layout and design at work....

Work is well underway for our Production. 

We have been discussing the aspects of design and layout for production posters and what are the key features for an effective poster. 

We discussed that 'Less was More' to be succinct and different ways to attract a wider audience and wide appeal.

    

   

Library....Fun with books!

Just some of our wonderful students sharing their favourite authors and books.... we have keen readers in our classroom!

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Mathematics.....

Students are learning there are multiple ways to divide a given number.

For example students were asked to show me how many different ways 12 could be divided.

Students manipulated unifix cubes to show that 12 could be divisible into the following groups:-

4 groups of 3 cubes
3 groups of 4 cubes
6 groups of 2 cubes
2 groups of 6 cubes and
1 group of 12 cubes

      

  

The wonderful Tui

Unfortunately a beautiful Tui had a fatal mishap during the week.

Some thoughtful children thought it would be a great idea to showcase this gorgeous bird to the school. This little guy came to our room and was marvelled at by the children.

We observed his magnificent array of feathers that were in-keeping with metallic blues and greens, progressing to black The very distinctive little white tuft of feathers on his chest, and the way his claws were shaped and wrapped around the sticks.

http://www.doc.govt.nz/Documents/conservation/native-animals/birds/bird-song/10-bellbird-morning-chorus.mp3

    

Football skils....

We had an opportunity to put our football skills to the test today!

Playing Skytower and Ballrush, it allowed healthy competition whilst showcasing great team spirit, skills and brilliant footwork....