Meg's Learning Zone

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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.