Ralph's eportfolio: 2014

Mathletics

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

Ralph's Photo on Friday, 21 November 2014

Discovery Term 4

I am learning to use language, symbols and text by writing the score in our game.

Oaklands School Jubliee

I.A.L.T recount the Oaklands School Jubilee.

In my piece of writing I am proud...

that I have used adjectives and I did a very long recount!

Buddy Reading

I.A.L.T develop my reading fluency.

Ralph says...
I am proud of reading fluently to my buddy!

P.E. Athletics

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.

Reading Term 4

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 answer questions about the text and tell others what the text is about. I am learning to talk about the authors message.

Adjectives about me!

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

Fractionpillar

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

Integrated Topic Term 3 - Drama

This term we have been learning to participate and contribute in drama to create a play about Tangaroas gift. Click on the link below to see our performance.

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.

Fractions

I.A.L about fractions.

I will know this when I can:

* Draw a shape and divide it into fractions.

Ralph says...

I liked doing fractions because I learnt how to do them.

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.

Congratulations on receiving your Bronze Award

NUMERACY - Numicon

WALT make ten using Numicon equipment

Success Criteria:

* make a range of patterns to 10 using 2, 3 or 4 pieces of Numicon equipment.

My next step:

To use my knowledge of tens to instantly add and subtract numbers to 10.

Discovery 2014

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 drew a character for Jasper.

Reading 2014

In Reading I am learning to:

Read the text and summarise information.

Success criteria:

Recall the main points of the text;

Answer questions about the text;

Share this information in a variety of ways such as timeline, story plan or story map.

My next step:

Ask questions to find out more about the text.

Persuasive Arguments

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.

Ralph says...

Music

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.

Ralph says..

In recorder I like blowing the recorder to make different notes.

My next learning step is to use the correct fingering to play different notes.

Art Workshop

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 liked how colourful my picture is.

NEXT STEP:

To practice the skills I have learnt.

C.A.R.E - Learning Co-operatively

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:
In my group we were good at helping each other do the puzzle. My next learning step is to always share my ideas in the group.

Adventure Writing

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 like that I had lots of food and the leaves were made out of lollies.

Next Step:

To use capital letters and full stops correctly in my writing.

Fun with Probability

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.

Penguin Artwork

LEARNING INTENTION:
WALT: 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.

Ralph's eportfolio

The Clever Ralph!