Writing W1/2 T4

 This week for writing we have been focusing on structure and language features for our writing. we had to read a piece of writing and look for what the structure is like and what language features they used. Then we had to read a couple of texts and discuss with a buddy what features we find in them. For our create task we had to create a dlo with at least 5 things that must be present in an explanation text. Here is my work:

What do you think are some more important things to include in a explanation text?

Reading W1/2 T4

 This week for reading we have been learning about sustainability and the future. I read a text called global action where i learnt a lot of knew things like how scientist make computer models of the earth to dry get a deeper understanding of climate change/global warming. For my DLO i chose to do a infoghraphic because i like making them and i find that its a easy way to show what your learning and how to get a deeper understanding on  the topic your talking about. Here is my work:

Do you know any other ways on how we can achieve sustainability? 

Reading W9 T3

 This week for reading we have been learning about encounter and community so we skimmed through some texts and watched a video. Next for our create task we could pick to either create a event for our community, create a word brick or create a poem. I chose to create a event for my community. The event i chose to do was a bake sale fundraiser. Here is my work:

What could you do for a fundraiser in your community to bring everyone together?

Math W7 T3

This week for math we have been talking about 2d and 3d shapes. Our task was to go around our house and find different things and find out what 3d or 2d shape they are write on a google sheets. Here is my sheet-

Here are the items I found in my house-

What 3d and 2d shapes can you find around your house?

Writing W7 T3

 This week for writing we have been focusing on instructions. We had to choose a topic to write instructions on how to do it/use it. We couldn't use any pictures we could only write our instructions down then we had to get someone else to read it. I chose to do instructions on how to bake chocolate chip cookies. Here is my work:

Do these instructions seem clear to you?

Reading W7 T3

 This week for reading we have been talking about instructions. Our create task was to pick a set of instructions which had no pictures on it and try to follow them and see what you come up with. I chose to do a set of instructions about a art task. Here is my work:

How easy do you think it is to follow instructions?

Math W6 T3

 This week for math my goals were: Identify factors of numbers to 100 & find common multiples of numbers to 10. Our learn task was to answer some questions here is my learn:

Next for my create task we had to create a step by step poster explaining how to do one of the goals I chose to do - find common multiples of numbers to 10. Here is my work:

Have you ever done one of these goals before?

Writing W6 T3

 This week for writing we have been doing poetry. We got to choose from 4 different poems, a haiku, a rhymed poem, a riddle poem or a shape poem which I did. A shape poem is basically just a poem where you write about what you want then put it into the shape of what you are talking about. I did the sun. Here is my work:

What is your favourite style of poem?

Reading W6 T3

 This week for reading over google meet we have been talking about hobbies. Are hobbies important to have? I think so because they keep you busy and if you really enjoy it you could make a career out of it. Do you have to be good at your hobby? No as long as you enjoy doing it but if you want to do it professionally than yes you do have to be good at it. Our create task we got to choose I chose to talk about 10 different hobbies you can do during the lockdown that are both creative and physical. Here is my work:

What are some of your hobbies?

Math W5 T3

This week was our first week in lock down doing online school so we've been doing zoom calls to discuss our work. This week for math our goal was to solve problems with fractions, decimals proportions and ratios using a broad range of strategies. We had to answer some word problems in our zoom call and we learnt about the a/b x c rule which we had to use in our 3 word problems we had to create. Here are my word problems:

Have you ever used this strategy before?

Reading W5 T3

 This week was our first week in lock down doing online school so we've been doing zoom calls to discuss our work. This week for reading our task was to find a text about someone famous who has a growth mindset and who shows perseverance and grit. Then we had to create a DLO showing how they did that. Here is my work:

How do you think you can show growth mindset, grit and perseverance?

Grit

 For our PBL this term we have been focusing on happiness. We had to do some tasks related to it today I will be sharing with you my grit task I did and what grit is. Grit is where you choose to not give up even when things are hard. For the task we had to create a image and find a quote related to grit. Here is my work:

Do you have any ideas for a grit quote?

Math W4 T3

 This week for math we have been learning about ratios and rates. In my workshop we got even a tray of M&Ms and had to find the ratios of things like yellow - orange and blue - brown. Next we had to answer 5 problem solving questions then we had to pick a question we were most confident with then make a step by step google drawing on how to figure it out. Here is my work :

Does these step by step instructions help you understand the question?

Te Reo W4 T3

This week for te reo we have been going over the months in maori they are: January - Kohitātea, February - Huitanguru, March - Poutūterangi, April - Paengawhāwhā, May - Haratua, June - Pipiri, July - Hōngongoi, August - Hereturikōkā, September - Mahuru, October - Whiringa-ā-nuku, November -Whiringa-ā-rangi, December - Hakihea. Our create task was to make a slideshow about at least 7 important dates in our life here is mine:

What are some important dates to you?

Writing W2 T3 - Persuasive writing

 This week for writing our task was to write a 3 paragraph persuasive text on a quote and whether we were for or against it. I chose to do, "Happiness is a choice." Here is my work:

Happiness is a choice

Paragraph 1:

I agree with this statement because I truly believe that everyone has the choice to be happy. Everyone has to contribute to their happiness and have the will to be happy. Being happy is more than just receiving gifts and getting what you want, being happy is choosing to keep going, not letting the negative comments get to you and pushing yourself through to be the best person you can be. 

Paragraph 2:

Happy people are not held back by negative emotions or situations, happy people choose to look past those things and realise that they are more than what others think. Since happiness is a choice which means you need to learn how to choose it. The first step is deciding to control your feelings. You must be determined to control your actions regardless of how you feel. You might not feel happy, but you need to stop dwelling on it

Paragraph 3:

Self love is one of the most important steps to being happy. Our image of ourselves has a great impact on our happiness. Doing self love exercises can help a lot with learning to love yourself. As John Spence once said, “Be happy. Be yourself. If others don’t like it, let them be. Happiness is a choice. Life isn’t about pleasing everybody.”

Do you think happiness is a choice?

Emotional Literacy

 This term our PBL is focused on happiness. For one of the tasks we have been learning about emotional literacy which is made up of your ability to understand your emotions, the ability to listen to others and empathise with their emotions, and the ability to express emotions productively. One of the tasks we had to do was get into groups of 3-4 then we got given a bunch of different emotions and had to put them into groups of high energy, low energy, unpleasant and pleasant. For example drained would be low energy and unpleasant. Lastly we had to fill in a poster talking about when we feel happy, sad ect and how we can stay happy or sad ect. Here is my work-

What makes you happy and what can you do to stay happy?

Math W9 T2

 This week for math we have been learning about 2d and 3d shapes. We had to cut and fold up paper into different 3d shapes. Here is my create task:

Which shape do you think would be the most complicated to make out of paper?

Math Knowledge W7 T2

 This week we needed to complete a math knowledge task the goal I did was - "Know groupings of 10's, 100's & 1000's in 7 digit numbers." Here is my work:

Do you understand this math?

Reading W7 T2

 This week for reading in our workshop we got to lay down and listen to our teacher miss Newbould read us a text. Our task this week was to write about a mundane activity you do everyday and write about it using the 5 sense see, hear, smell, touch & taste. 

My work:

What mundane activity do you do everyday? 

Reading W6 T2

 This week for reading we had to read a book and to a character description. I read Harry Potter & the philosophers stone. Here is my work:

Which is your favourite Harry Potter book?