The Clever Taylor

Congratulations on an Amazing 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 C's Photo on Friday, 21 November 2014

Taylor C's Photo on Friday, 21 November 2014

Discovery Term 4

I am learning to use language, symbols and text by asking people if I can use their things.

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...
I am proud of reading fluently to my buddy!

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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:

Retell the story.

I know when I can do this because I can:

• Talk about the characters in the text
• Talk about where the story takes place (setting)
• Explain what happens in the story

I can already talk about the characters, setting and explain what happens in the story. I am learning to do this with lots of detail. 

This is me playing a game where you put chunks together to make words.

Fractionpillar

W.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 enjoyed making the different fractions.  Next time I want to make 1/1000 fraction. 

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 consistently use "cm" when recording measurements in centimetres.

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.

Tangaroas gift

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.

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 -Problem Sovlers

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 time 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.


I made a hat with Taylor F.

Reading 2014

In Reading I am learning to: 

Use different reading strategies to work out tricky words.

Success criteria:

Use the pictures to think about what the word could be.

Look at the beginning and end letters and think about what word would fit and make sense.

Look for chunks or words I know within a word and think about what work would make sense.

Read on to the end of the sentence then re-read and think about what word would make sense

My next step:

Retell the story in detail.

Congratulations to Taylor on receiving his Bronze Award

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 playing music because it is fun to know lots of notes.

 

My next learning step is to learn more songs and get better at it.

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 how colourful my picture is and that the objects are the right shape.

NEXT STEP:

To practice the skills I have learnt.

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 liked when I got off the bus and saw a door in the forest.

Next Step:

To reread my writing to 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 was good at sharing my ideas to help solve the puzzle.  My next learning step is to listen to other people's ideas.