Meg's Learning Zone

I.A.L.T further develop my Maths knowledge and strategies through using Mathletics.

Today we dressed up as super heroes.

I am learning to use language, symbols and text by talking about how to make bangers.

I.A.L.T recount the Oaklands School Jubilee. In my piece of writing I am proud... that I have used adjectives and I wrote a long recount!

I.A.L.T develop my reading fluency. Meg says... I am proud of my reading skills!

In athletics I have been learning to run from a lying start and working towards a crouched normal sprint start. I know I can do this when I can: Get into the starting position ready to race Push myself up into a running position Aim to run towards the finish line Run hard and fast in a straight line to reach the finish line Run from a crouched sprint starting position. I can get ready, push myself up and run fast to the finish line. I am learning to run from a crouched sprint start position.

In Reading I am learning to: Read beyond the text and draw inference. I know when I can do this because I can: Talk about the authors message Ask questions about the text Answer questions about the text Tell others what the text is about I can already ask and answer questions about the text, and tell others what the text is about. I am learning to talk about the authors message.

I.A.L.T use adjectives in my writing to make it more interesting.

W.A.L. to find out the fractions of a group of objects.

I.A.L about fractions. I will know this when I can: *  Draw a shape and divide it into fractions. Meg says... The fractions were hard to draw because I tried to make the pieces even. 

WALT measure length and area. I will know I can do this when I : - can order objects by length by comparing them. - use appropriate units to measure length. - use metres to measure big distances/heights. - use centimetres to measure smaller lengths/heights. - measure around the perimeter of a shape/object. Next Step:  To consistently use "cm" when recording measurements in centimetres.

This term we have been learning to participate and contribute in dance. Click on the link below to see our performance. Dance Assessment Rubric 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 how I can participate and contribute.

I am learning to write a procedure. I know I can do this when I include: A title A list of equipment Numbered instructions in the right order. I did all of theses things.

WALT: develop different strategies to solve addition and subtraction problems. Success Criteria: We will know we can do this if we can: * solve addition problems using place value knowledge to add tens then the ones. * solve subtraction problems using place value knowledge to subtract tens then the ones. Key:  Green means  - achieved this success criteria          Orange means - working towards achieving this success criteria. 

At Discovery time I have been learning to relate to others. Success criteria: Share with others. Take turns. Use my manners. Listen when others are speaking. Let others join in. Play fair. I have been sharing the IPad and IPod with Kaira.

In Reading I am learning to:  Ask questions about what we are reading to find out more information. Success criteria: Recall what the text is about; Locate the main points in the text; Use question starters such as who, what, why and when to form questions that will provide useful information. My next step: Read to find the deeper meaning in a text (inference).

Congratulations on achieving your Bronze Award!

W.A.L.T write a persuasive argument We will know we can do this when we... * say what the issue is. *  give an opinion about the problem. *  give reasons for our opinion. *  use conjunctions to show cause and effect. *  use adjectives to make the argument more powerful. Meg says... I liked how I put in reasons for why we should have play times. My next learning step is to reread my writing to check it makes sense.

WALT: play the recorder. We will know we can do this when: * hold the recorder correctly. *  use the correct breathing techniques. *  use the correct fingering to play different notes. *  can read and perform music with 3-5 notes on the recorder. Meg says... In recorder I like learning new notes.   My next learning step is to change my finger positions quicker.

LEARNING INTENTION: W ALT: use different painting techniques to paint a picture of a Penguin. SUCCESS CRITERIA 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. NEXT STEP To use several techniques independently and explain why they are appropriate to my artwork.

WALT write an adventure narrative We will know we can do this when we can: *   Include a beginning, middle and end. *  Describe the characters and settings. *  Use past tense. *  Use nouns, adjectives, and action verbs. * Use capital letters, full stops and speech marks correctly. Student Comment: I liked when she entered the land of district 12 and had to fight to stay alive. Next Step: To add extra details to my writing to make it more interesting.

We are learning about probability. We will know we can do this when we can: * compare and order events; *  find all of the possibilities of some events using equipment; * know that the more times you perform an event the closer you get to the predicted probability. Next Step: To apply our knowledge of probability to everyday situations.

W.A.L.T learn to work co-operatively. We will know we can do this when we can: *  take turns at the activity * let other people have a go first * share our ideas * focus on completing the task * work together to complete the task *  listen to each others ideas. Student Comment: I am good at sharing my ideas and taking turns when I work with others.  My next learning step is to encourage others in the group to join in. 

LEARNING INTENTION Today with Mr Shaskey we learned about sketching and drawing. We learned to set the limits, draw the outline and then add the shapes. SUCCESS CRITERIA We can follow instructions and sketch some fruit and vegetables WHAT DID I THINK? I like how I mixed the colours to make a new colour when I did the colouring in.  NEXT STEP: To practice the skills I have learnt.