LI. To edit our writing using DRAFT
This week for writing we were learning how to write a absrtact noun poem. First we wrote a abstract noun poem in a group. A abstract noun is something that exists but you can't touch. My group chose failure. Once we finished our group abstract poem we got to write a abstract poem in pairs. Me and my friend acein chose Pride.
LI. To learn how to dissect a hibuscus flower
This week for tech we were learning how to dissect a hibscus flower and also learn the parts of a hibscus flower. Before we dissected the flower we watched video on the parts of the flower and how to dissect it.
Task 2 - Parts of a flower
Stem
Stigma
Styl
Anther
Pollen Tube
Sepal
Thalamus
Male Gametophyte
Pedals
Ovule
Female Gametophyte
Task 3: Dissect a flower
Cutting board
Knife
Flower
Remove 1 petal and sepal
Carefully Pinch the side of the ovule
Make a clear and straight cut.
Remove the style and stigma
For reading, we have been focusing on summarising text information such as stories, articles and other texts. The text we used for this reading task was the traditional Maori story of how the world came to be. This text was about Papatuanuku and Ranginui waking up from eternal darkness in earth's first light, and Tane Mahuta (one of their children) separating them to grant his siblings and himself freedom from the darkness. Tawhirimatea was angry at the separation of his parents.
For this task, we found exactly twenty keywords to build an understanding of the text about. Keywords help us understand more in a short amount of time. Then from those twenty words, we chose six of those words to create a summary on. A summary is a short and brief description of the story so that we can understand the text in fewer words.
I enjoyed this task and found it easy because I am familiar with summarising and understanding texts using the key reading comprehension strategies so I can expand my knowledge of a story.
LI. To experiment with heavy and light objects to see if they float
Today for science we tested and recorded the bouyancy of the objects we were given. Before we did this exeriment we watched a video and recorded notes to get an understanding of light and heavy objects. The results were 3 sunk in the water 2 floated and 5 semi floated.
LI. To understand how to use and correctly punctuate dialogue when writing.
This week for our writing class we have we recapped what a dialogue text is about, and how to use it.
This is our DLO we have worked on to reflect our understanding of the purpose of dialogue in writing.
An example of how to use dialogue is:
“Are you new here?” questioned Mahdi.
“Yes, I am new here, can you please take me to room 7?” replied James
“Sorry I’m actually new here. I was about to ask you if you wanted to be my friend,” awkwardly said Mahdi.
Something I found interesting about dialogue is that theres more different ways to write instead of saying said.
This weeks PB4L learning is about following classroom rules and expectations. PB4L is a acronym describing Positive Behavior for Learning. PB4L helps us understand the correct behavior for inside classroom learning and outer learning. This consist of Classroom discussions, walking to assembly, behaviour on school trips, wet day procedure eg. respecting wet day monitors. All of these prospects will help us develop a strong and healthy learning enviroment.
LI. To experiment with diffrent equipment
First we measured 100mls of water into a beaker
Then we measured the temperature of the cold water and recorded it on the whiteboard.
Next we measured 10 grams of sugar by putting the sugar into a petri dish and then measured it with a scale.
We poured the sugar into the water timed how long it took to dissolve the sugar.
We used the same steps again but with hot water.
I enjoyed this activity becuase we got to use diffrent equipment that I have never used before.
Cold water results:
Temperature: 21’c
Time it took to dissolve:
1min 8sec
Hot water Results:
Temperature: 81’c
Time it took to dissolve:
20 sec
LI. To identify equipment in the laboratory
Today we had our second session at science. Today we were identifying simple equipment that is used in a laboratory. Once we identified the equipment we did an experiment on how to properly measure the volume in a beacker. I enjoyed this experiment becuase I got to learn how to measure and use a beaker.
LI. To define words that start with anti
This week for our new Affixes Challenge , We've been doing anti witch is out prefix work. The start of the word . We worked in a group by using our searching skills to find different words and the meaning,
LI. To write 6 hot questions about muslims and there religion
In the past 2 week’s our reading group has been learning about the culture Afghanistan. The text we read was called All as One. This is about how one culture comes together and pray in one room with men and women divided.
After reading this text we wrote some questions that we thought we wanted to know. When writing the questions we needed to use might, could, should, or would to make our questions better.
Some examples we wrote were:
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What might have happened if an adult eat during fasting?
What might happen if a muslim said something wrong during praying?
Who might have the idea of introducing the scarf for woman
When might have the quran been written?
Where did the muslim culture start?
What might have happen if a muslim said the wrong thing during praying.
LI. To celebrate reading
This week we celebrated book week. For book week we did a varitey of tasks and got the opunity to dress up as our favourite book character. Some of the activitys we did were quizes and our reading history/pathway. I enjoyed this because we got to dress up and also got to talk about our favourite books.
LI. To share our learning with our families
This week we had our student led confrence. A student led confrence is where we share our learning with our families. At my student led confrence I showed my dad the group work and my individual work ivé done through out the year. I enjoyed showing my dad my work and what ive been doing in the classroom
This week for care awards my goal is to earn a exellence and innovation badge. One of the five tasks Iv'e completed is create a DLO about your personal passion.
My personal passion is Rugby Union. I like this sport because there is heaps of contact and more contesting for the ball. Rugby is also good for making friends becuase you are communicating with others and meeting people youvé never seen before. The only thing I don't like about Rugby Union is getting injured apart from that it's fun.
LI: To write a cinquain poem to describe a sports star
We have been learning to write cinquain poems to help us strengthen our connections to description. A cinquain poem has 5 lines. Each line has a different purpose. Line 1 is a noun which is a name. Line 2 has 2 adjectives taht describe the noun. Line 3 has 3 verbs that end in ‘ing’ and describe the actions. Line 4 is a noun phrase which is a group of words (not a sentence) that go together to describe the noun. Line 5 is a synonym which is a word with a similar meaning to the noun.
I enjoyed this activity because I get to talk about my favourite sports star and it also helps me describe other words.
LI. To show my personal journey through books
This week is book week at Panmure Bridge School, which means every class participates in a number of reading activities. One of our activities was to create a reading pathway that shows how my favourite books have changed over time. At the moment I like reading Bad huys because it's funny and has lots of action.
Today my goal was to complete my last task to earn my silver attitude careaward.
The task I did was pay it foward. Pay it foward is when respond to a person's kindness to oneself by being kind to someone else. I played with a student at my school for the whole who was lonely. This was a task I enjoyed becuase I can play with someone who I don't know well and got to know them more.
