Multimodel Reading

This morning, we were focusing on the Kuaka Bird. We were put into groups and filled out a page where we added information about 'ways humans travel overseas' today, 30 years ago and 100 years ago. This made us make connections and focus on our prior knowledge. (Our own knowledge) It also challenged us since we were not allowed to use the internet to search up our questions or use books. The screenshot above shows the 'Kuaka Migration' site that we used. The site has many activities based on the bird that you can try out. Click here to access the site. 

Amy Johnson

This week for Inquiry, we have been focusing on Aviators. We created a timeline based on a Aviator of our choice. Amy Johnson is the aviator that I chose. I created this timeline on a site called Popplet. I also added images on my timeline to link with the information I had. 

Wright Brothers Facts

This week for Reading, we have been focusing on Scaffold Texts. The google drawing above is a DLO which consists of facts based on the Wright Brothers. I have worked with Zahra to create this. We have added images of the Wright Brothers and have also attributed them.

Wright Brothers - Main Idea

Today for Reading, we read a Scaffold text based on the Wright Brothers. We first read a website with facts about the Wright Brothers. We then created a Google Drawing with 3 detailed answers to back up our main idea. Our main Idea was that the Wright Brothers were the first people to achieve controlled flight.

Read Theory

Recently, I have been focusing on my reading. This is a screenshot of a passage that I have read on a site called 'Read Theory'. The site challenges you with passages based on your level and gives you multiple questions with each passage. If you would like to check out the site, click here.

Read Theory

 This is a screenshot of a passage that I have read on a site called 'Read Theory'. The site challenges you with passages based on your level and gives you multiple questions with each passage. If you would like to check out the site, click here.

Panmure Library - Meeting Stig

On Friday, seniors from Panmure Bridge School went down to the Panmure Library to meet Stig Wemyss who is an audio book narrator/voice artist. He is the voice of the Andy Griffith books. He hooked us in with his humor and the special prizes for people who took part in his quizzes. 

Word Cline - Angry

This is a word Cline, I have created based on the word: Angry. I have listed 5 synonyms for 'Angry' from least interesting to very interesting. 

Duffy Role Model Assembly

Today, we had our Duffy Role Model Assembly. Henry Tuipe'a who was our Role Model had a very inspirational message to the school. Everyone was given Duffy books which was kindly sponsored by Mainfrieght. 

Read Theory

This term, we have been reading passages on a site called 'Read Theory' everyday for 20 minutes. On your first passage, you are tested on how well you understand your text. You are then placed on a level of your results. You move onto a new level every time you answer all of your questions correctly. Each question has four options from you to choose from. We practice looking back at the text to find information that links to our questions. So far, I think this site is really helpful, because I have improved from my pretest. 

Main Idea

This is a DLO that I have created that explains the main idea of the book I have read. I have included 3 different reasons why I think my main is correct and included evidence to support my reasons. 

Violet Waldron/Ancient Olympics

This is a Google Drawing that I have created based on Violet Walrond and the Ancient Olympics. Violet Walrond was the youngest and the first ever female to compete in the Olympics. The Ancient Olympics are very different to the Modern Olympics. I have explained some of the differences as well as added an image of Violet Walrond with some of the other competitors.

Winter Learning Journey

In the two weeks of Holiday, our school has been completing tasks based on the Olympics. This is called the 'Winter Learning Journey'. A huge thank you to Rachel Williamson from Woolf Fisher as she set up the tasks. The tasks were on going for a week. Points were counted for the amount of blogposts made as well as points for commenting. The task that I enjoyed the most, is the task where I created my own logo of the Olympic 2016 in Rio. 

Book Week

This week is Book Week. To celebrate, students as well as teachers dressed up as characters from books. This was to bring the life of books alive for the younger students in the Juniors. A huge amount of students had participated. We had special visitors in our school. For example, Mrs.Sylvie who was dressed up as Gangsta Granny. (Author: David Walliams) 

Peter Jackson

As part of my reading, my task was to create a poster on 'Peter Jackson.' This poster includes a short paragraph on a few important life events of Peter Jackson. It explains the movies he has directed and some information about his personal life with his family. A photo of Peter Jackson is also included to show what he looks like. 

Doppleganger Predictions

   

I have read this novel called "Doppleganger." There were tasks and activities that were followed after finishing book. I have completed a prediction task below:

By looking at the cover page and title, I think this story is about a boy who turns himself into a doppelganger. I also think the story is set in a specific place  as there is a picture of buildings on the cover page.

Changes I would make:

I think that the illustration on the cover page is very effective because of the fact that the illustrator added buildings of Turkey on the silhouette of Connor and Niko.

But I think the cover page would be better if Niko’s and Connor’s face showed so we can get an idea of how similar they look.

Synthesizing - 6 Thinking Hats

This is a collaborative presentation created by my reading group. We have used our 6 thinking hats to synthesize a ballad poem. Our learning intention was to synthesize our knowledge of a topic to help us form a new understanding. 

Bias

In my Reading Group, we have been focusing on a subject called Bias. Bias means one sided, in other words a tendency that is believed that some ideas are better than others. 

Only one side of the argument is explained. The other side is not explained which is considered to be unfair. My Reading Group first looked into a example of how judges judged musical talents by the gender of people. 

Based on the audition, people noticed that the judges preferred males rather than females. This is when they decided to have blind auditions. In this way, the judges were not able to see the gender of the person performing. 

Holiday Reading Challenge #11 - Skin Deep: Retell

I have read a book called Skin Deep. I have chosen to comeplete the task called "Retell." In this task, I had to retell the book I have read in 25 words or less. I have managed to retell my book in 24 words. This book is written by Laura Jarratt and is a fiction book.  

Holiday Reading Challenge - Retell: #9

I have read a book called 'Making Bombs For Hitler'. This book is written by Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch. I have chosen the retell task. My learning intention was to retell the book in only 25 words.