Wednesday, November 2, 2016

Mrs Honeys Hat

 
                                                                           

Wednesday, October 26, 2016

WALT find and summarise information in non-fiction texts by skimming and scanning

                                      

REFLECTION
I can summarise information in my own words. skimming  and scanning means to quickly look for information with my I eyes know to search for key words. I feel proud because I can do it on my own. Next  time I want to  try more skimming and scanning.

Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Whats the matter

WALT build simple sentences to add more description to our writing.

     Reflection 

 I have been learning to build my sentences by adding much more detail. It thinks it makes my story interesting to read. Next time I want to add new words that from the thesaurus because I don't know how to use one yet.                                                                                                      




Wednesday, October 12, 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 peg, 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 onliny
  • 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 10's 100s and 1000s and other tens numbers.

REFLECTION: Today  I worked with multiplying tens. I  know that  4x2=8 so 4x20=80. I think it is fun  multiplying larger numbers. Next time I want to solve bigger numbers.

Tuesday, September 6, 2016

geometry


                      My reflection
I found it easy to find out the shapes.
next time I need to improve on understanding the shapes.

Wednesday, August 24, 2016

WALT add detail about a character

REflection:
I feel proud becuase I like my drawing. Next time I want to add more detail.


Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Walt to add descriptive language through our senses.

Reflection I used my senses see touch feel taste and hear to add detail to my writing. I I feel proud because I love my drawing and I used my senses. Next time I will try to add more detail.

Monday, August 15, 2016

WALT work out multiplication from what I know about 2, 5 and 10s.

                                                       
                                                                  My Reflection
                                        WALT  work out multiplication from what I know about 2, 5 and 10s.
                                      I solved it by using cubes to help me. I need to work on my 2, 5 and 10 more

Wednesday, August 3, 2016

Dad and the bike race.



I was learning to summarise information.
I found it easy because it is like making a story.
Next I want to to read harder books.


Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Reading activity: Stuck



Reflections

WALT summarise information
I found it a bit tricky because it was hard to think of my own words to use.
Next time I need to think carefully about what I am reading.

Monday, May 30, 2016

the wonder tree

Once there was an old man and a old women the old women made food for the old man but the old man didn't like the food. so the old women sow a witch the witch come down to her, the witch gave seed and said tree is hard to grow , but you are a good Gardiner so the old women went to plant it but the witch said feed it water it and weed it.
wen the old women said to the tree I feed you, I water you and weed you well blease give me some soup and the tree said pull my branch and the soup came down.

In writing I am leaning to add more detail to my stories to make then interesting
I need to improve on using more interesting words.
I feel proud because my stories are getting better.

Thursday, May 19, 2016

Reflection for writing

In writing I am learning to add detail to my stories to make them interesting.  I need to improve on using more  interesting words.  I feel proud because my stories are getting better. 

Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Sloppy Tiger and the party

WALT make connections in the text.


Write 2 Sentences about something this story reminds you of.
1.when I went to a play thing I saw a sloppy grill she pop a balloon
2. When I was at school I was on the bench my friend  owmost  pushed me off
How did this story make you feel?
  1. It made me feel crazy because the tiger is crazy

Reflection: In reading I am learning to make connections.  I am feeling  because I read well.  I need to improve on reading chapter books so I can get better at reading.