Wednesday, October 26, 2016

WALT find and summarise information by retelling main events in a text.

Reflection
Summarise information means to retell a story in my own words. I know to include key words, main events. I  have a beginning middle end. I feel proud because I have added more information. Next time I want to read more harder books to retell.

Tuesday, October 18, 2016

WALT build simple sentences to add description to our writing

REFLECTION
I am learning to build simple sentences to add more description to our writing.
Next time I want to add even more description to my writing and use new words. I really enjoy making my writing interesting and adding detail.
I feel proud because I tried my best!

Monday, October 17, 2016

My e-learning progressions

YEAR 3 & 4


Equipment & Operation


We are learning to:
We will know we have been successful when ...
use camera settings eg macro and zoom
  • we can select the macro setting for close-up photos
  • we can zoom in and out
  • we can use the appropriate setting eg portrait, auto, movie
  • we can frame photos from different perspectives etc snail perspective, giraffe perspective
transfer photos to computer eg iPhoto or Picasa
  • we can transfer photos to a computer
export iPad work
  • we can find the export tab
  • we can select the appropriate file type e.g. email, pdf or jpeg, save etc
  • we can email the file to the appropriate person
be responsible for the safe-keeping of all digital equipment
  • we can put equipment away when not in use
  • use the iPads and laptops on an appropriate surface
  • wear a lanyard when using a camera
  • handle the iPads and laptops carefully

Creating and Presenting


We are learning to:
We will know we have been successful when ...
create documents and presentations in Google Drive
  • we can choose the appropriate document type for our purpose eg document, spreadsheet, presentation
  • we can add an appropriate name
  • we can file documents in the appropriate folder
use a Presentation application
  • we can open and save a keynote
  • we can add text to text box
  • we can add an image
  • we can add new pages
insert text boxes
  • we can find the add text box icon to create it
  • we can position a text box
  • we can add content to a text box
  • we can fill and outline a text box
change page layout
  • we can find and use the page layout tabs
use audio and video recording applications
  • we make sure there is no background noise
  • we speak clearly and with appropriate volume
  • we capture the entire image on the screen
upload video to blogs via Youtube or similar with support
  • we can find the Youtube upload tab
  • we can upload a video to Youtube
  • we can embed the video to our blog using the HTML code
embed content into other locations with support
  • we can find and copy the embed code
  • we can paste embed code in the right place, into our blog, under the HTML tab
create and use simple graphic organisers independently
  • we can create a graphic organiser using apps such as Popplet, Padlet etc
  • we can add details to a graphic organiser
use email
  • we can compose and send an email
  • we can open our inbox and read an email
create, save and publish posts on blogs
  • we give blog posts appropriate titles
  • we can create text content in a blog post
  • we can add an image to a blog post
  • we can upload a movie file into a blog post
  • we remember to add labels to a blog post
  • we can proofread our post before publishing
  • we understand that a published post is visible to the world
  • we can edit both draft and published blog posts
read and comment on blogs and sites independently
  • we can make appropriate comments on blogs and sites
take a screenshot on computer and iPads
  • we can use the shift+command+4 buttons on the computer
  • we can use the home and off buttons on the iPad
use Kid Pix or similar application
  • we can insert images
  • we can add audio content
  • we can embed video content
  • we can create slideshows

Internet Use and Research


We are learning to:
We will know we have been successful when ...
gather information from a variety of sources  
  • we know the difference between blog, site, .com, .org etc
  • we can use the appropriate tool for our research eg search engines, Wikipedia, encyclopedias
find information using search engines
  • we can use a variety of search engines eg Google, KidRex, quinturakids, ask.com, anyquestions.co.nz etc
  • we can choose the appropriate search engine for our purpose
use Google research tool within Google Drive
  • we can find and use the research tool  
find images specific to our topic independently
  • we can use Google Image search or Creative Commons search to find suitable images

Keyboard and Mouse Skills


We are learning to:
We will know we have been successful when ...
edit text
  • we can use spellcheck, delete, backspace and undo
use formatting and drawing toolbars
  • we can find and use the text colour and highlighting buttons
  • we can find and use the bold, italic and underline buttons
  • we can find and use the text alignment options
  • we can create lists using numbers and bullets
  • we can find and insert shapes
  • we can change page orientation to landscape or portrait
select text
  • we can use the trackpad to highlight, cut, copy and paste
use basic shortcuts
  • we can use command+c to copy
  • we can use command+v to paste
  • we can use command+x to cut
  • we can use command+s to save
  • we can use command+a to select all
  • we can use command+q to quit
  • we can use command+z to undo



Digital Citizenship


We are learning to:
We will know we have been successful when ...
be responsible digital citizens
  • we know who we are talking to online
  • we understand that to be good cyber citizens we must abide by sites’ terms and conditions
follow the school digital citizenship guidelines
  • we keep passwords private
  • we use school ICT equipment appropriately for education purposes
  • we use our Google accounts appropriately
access information without plagiarising
  • we credit ownership to the author
  • we use the Research function (in Google) to cite images and content
  • we use Creative Commons content where possible and credit appropriately
create a positive digital footprint

WALT multiply 10s, 100s and 100s and other tens numbers.

Reflection: Today I worked with multiplying tens. I know that 4x2=8 so 4x 20=80. I think it is fun multiplying larger numbers. Next time I want to try multiplying 1000s.

Monday, September 5, 2016

GEOMETRY

Refection
I feel proud because I can name most 3D shapes
I still need to work on more 3D shapes

Wednesday, August 24, 2016

WALT add details about a character

Reflection
I feel proud because I put lots of detail to my writing.
Next time I need to write more about my monster.

Monday, August 15, 2016

WALT work out multiplication from I know about 2,5,10

Reflection
WALT work out multiplication from I  know about 2,5,10 I think this is easy because I know  most of my 2, 5 and 10s times tables. I still need to work on my 2x table.

Wednesday, August 3, 2016

Rabbit poplet.

My Reflection

I was learning to summarise information.I found it easy because its like writing a brainstorm but on a computer. Next time I want to read more chapter books.

Thursday, June 23, 2016

Crazy Miss Maisey's Alphabet Pets

Crazy Miss Maisey's Alphabet Pets
Janine Scott

WALT: summarise information

• I can find the main ideas in a text

• I can identify the keywords in a text

• I can use keywords and main ideas to summarise a text

What happened in the first 3 chapters that we read as a group?

Crazy Miss Maisey was a librarian but now she owned a  pet shop but a boy called billy ask if he could buy one but she said ‘ no’ I only lend them.




Answer the following questions using FULL sentences. Remember to use the book to help you answer the questions.


Write three animals that were not suitable for Billy and his Mum. Why were they not right? Alligator bat dingo. The alligator was not good because he was loud when he splashed in the pool with billy. The bat was annoying because he hanged everywhere so billy hanged everywhere to. Dingo was annoying because he turned on the radio all the time and it was loud.



Why was Billy feeling sad? (pg. 24).
Because Billy wanted a lizard but a girl had them.


What was wrong with the octopus? (pg. 26).
He tossed balls next door. His octopus had tangled arms.


What does the author mean when he wrote “There was a porcupine, but everyone usually returned it the same day. It had a prickly personality!”? (pg. 29).it meant it was pricky.


Why was Billy’s mother lying on the couch with a ice-bag on her head and cucumbers on her eyes? (pg. 36).
Because she had a headache.



Do you think Billy was happy with his choice of the tadpole at the beginning? (pg. 40).

Yes because he knew that his mum said to get a quiet pet.


How did the story end?
The story ended when Billy got a tadpole,and when Billy got home he was scared that his mum will say to take it back.


What pet would you have chosen if you were Billy?
I would have chosen a hedgehog and a dog.