Xiyi's Learning Zone

2014 Writing Term 4 An awesome author uses finger spaces, capital letters and punctuations.    They also give their story a title, use different sentence beginnings and they use ‘wow’ words and lots of Fast Words. Student reflection on Oaklands 50 th  Jubilee:

2014 Term 4 Maths I am learning to: Solve problems mentally ( addition & subtraction ) using basic facts I know.

2014 Term 4 Reading In my group I am learning to predict, clarify words and phrases I do not understand, ask questions and summarise the text in my own words. Mrs Bergmann :  What do you like best about reading? Student Voice:  I like to read interesting books and predict what's going to happen next.

2014 Term 4 Music Students are given the opportunity to experiment with a musical instrument and playing different simple music pieces that could then be built on to create a larger unit incorporating the skills learnt. Student Voice: I like to play the recorder because I can play it very well and I can play simple music pieces.

2014 Discovery Term 4 WALT  - to use our Key Competencies during Discovery. Student Voice  - " I am being creative and relating to others during  Discovery by creating a card out of cardboard and wool".

2014 Term 3 Writin g We are learning to: write a description use an iPad or Mac laptop to publish our writing read our writing in a clear voice in front of an audience We can do this when we can:   use interesting words, write sentences that make sense, use describing words and edit and read our work. Teacher Comment:   You have used some great describing words.  Your next step is to add more to your writing. I like the way you story created a picture in my mind.

Term 3 CARE - Bronze Award We are learning to: Community: Be a positive member of Room 23 and Oaklands School. Active Thinking: Use our initiative when making choices. Respect: Be kind and respectful towards others. Excellence: Be excellent students of Room 23 and Oaklands School. Student Reflection: I am always trying to be respectful by waiting  patiently  for my turn.

2014 Term 3 Maths – Measurements Mathematics Strand: Measurement – Length This term we are learning to: ·        estimate length of different objects and spaces ·        measure length with non-standard and standard units ·        use measuring language to compare length, width, and height Success Criteria: We can do this when we can estimate and measure different objects and spaces, using measuring language. Student reflection: Mrs  Bergmann: Name something that is a meter long? Xiyi: The side of the green table.

2014 Term 3 Dance This term we have been learning to participate and contribute in dance.   Click on the link below to see our performance. Dance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5d-bwUNd1E Assessment Rubric Mark Book 400 1 2 3 4 5 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

Term 1 TOPIC Our  Big Idea: Relationships are the foundation of a happy community.   WALT Conceptual Understanding - Describe and/or define a relationship in a happy community Skill Focus - I can participate and contribute to a restorative conversation. SUCCESS CRITERIA  Relationships We can explore and share ideas about relationships with other people. OUR SOLO LEVEL  Relational Because I can participate and contribute in a restorative conversation and I know I am doing it to rebuild the relationship. OUR NEXT LEVEL Extended Abstract  We will be able to teach others how to do this. Role-playing restorative conversations 

Term 1 Maths  WALT  Numbers can be rearranged and combined to make ten. SUCCESS CRITERIA  We can rearranged and combine numbers to make ten. OUR SOLO LEVEL  Relational  Because we can rearranged and combine numbers to make ten. OUR NEXT LEVEL  Extended Abstract  We will be able to teach others how to do this.

2014 Term 1 Art Attack I am learning to:  use different materials and techniques to plan and create a painting of a Morepork.  I can do this when I can:  use drawing techniques, mix colours, use different painting technics and outline parts of my painting. "You used painting technics well, to create your lovely Morepork"  - Mrs Bergmann Art Attack Rubric Painting Prestructural Unistructural Multistructural Relational Extended abstract Planning Elements:  Line, tone, texture, colour, form, shape, space I need help to understand and use the elements of painting My painting includes one relevant element My painting includes several relevant elements My painting includes several relevant elements I consider how   these elements will interact in my finished painting I refer to the work of other artists to plan my painting My painting includes several relevant elements I consider how these elements will intera