TERM 2 MUSIC 2014

We are learning to ...

- play the chime bars to go up and down the scale 

- explore the differences between high and low sounds and soft and loud sounds 

- sing songs in time with the music. 

We know when we have done this when...

• we can play up the scale, and down the scale in time to the song
• we can keep in time with the music
• we can say whether the sounds are high or low
• we can play loudly or softly
• we can sing in time with the music

Term 2 Reading 2014

I am learning to talk about the characters, setting and plot in stories I read with the group.

Teacher: What is one thing that you like about reading?

Natalie: I get to learn more in the stories I read and the stories are really interesting.

My place in Christchurch

A Place that is important to me in Christchurch..

The Botanical Garden because it has lots of bugs there and lots of dirt that you can find worms in.

TERM 2 ART ATTACK

My drawing of still life at the workshop by Mr Shaskey.











We are learning to ...

• plan a drawing using the elements of line, tone, texture, colour, form, shape, and space
• use the techniques of sketching, using the correct brush strokes, colour mixing, texturing, and applying a black border.
• communicate and interpret my idea of a kowhaiwhai pattern.

Student comment: I drew koru boats on the sea and put some mountains in the background.

Term 1 2014 Written Language

WALT write a timed recount about a time when we did something special with our whanau or family.

Write about:

·      when and where you did something special

·      who was with you

·      what you did (think about the order you did things)

·      how you felt and why you felt this way.

By Natalie Robertson

When I was with my family I was very worried about coming to Christchurch but I was with my family. I was safe but also I was scared because I miss my friends but I loved my family most so I stayed close then we went to our new house and…

Next steps

You need to write a little faster to give a lot more details to make your story clear to the reader.

When you came to Christchurch where did you come from?

Who were the friends that you missed?

2014 T1 ART ATTACK

WALT: use different painting techniques to paint a picture of a Lizard or Geko.

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

I am learning to: Write a narrative story.

I can do this when I can: Write a story with a character, setting and a plot and use interesting words.

Teacher comment: Your next step is to use more interesting words in your writing.