Embedded Files
How to blog:
How to blog:
1. Sign in through Google
Go to your Edublog
Click Login with Google
Make sure you are using your school Google account
2. Add a clear title
Make it short and easy to read
It should tell the reader what the post is about
Example: My Mosaic Artwork, Our Matariki Science Lesson, My Writing Draft
3. Write an explanation
This should tell the reader:
What the learning task was
Why you did it
How you did it
What you learned or found tricky
Sentence starters to support everyone:
We were learning to…
This activity helped me because…
I found it interesting when…
Something I am proud of is…
Next time I will…
4. Embed your Google file
4. Embed your Google file
Make sure the file is shared correctly.
Steps to embed
Steps to embed
Open your Google Doc, Slide, Drawing or Video.
Click Share → change to Anyone with the link can view.
Copy the link.
On Edublogs, click Add → Embed.
Paste the link into the embed box.
Check the preview to make sure it shows correctly.
5. Add labels/tags
5. Add labels/tags
Choose tags that match the learning area:
Reading
Writing
Maths
Science
etc.
6. Check your writing
6. Check your writing
Use this checklist:
Does it make sense?
Are there capital letters and full stops?
Did you explain the task clearly?
Did you use paragraphs?
Did you use simple, clear sentences?
7. Publish your post
7. Publish your post
Click Publish
Read your post again
Make sure everything is visible and easy to understand
Final Checklist
Final Checklist
✔ Signed in with Google
✔ Title
✔ Explanation
✔ Embedded Google file
✔ Tags
✔ Checked writing
✔ Published
Thursday 11th December
Thursday 11th December
Blog Prompts: My Superpowered Animal
Blog Prompts: My Superpowered Animal
1. What was today’s task?
Today we designed our own creature with superpowers.
We used ideas from real animal adaptations we have learnt about.
2. What did you choose to use?
I created my creature using… (Google Draw / pencil and paper / collage)
Explain why you chose this method.
3. What superpowers did your creature have?
My creature has…
I chose these powers because…
These powers are inspired by real animals like…
4. Describe your creature’s body parts
My creature has eyes that…
Its ears help it to…
Its teeth/claws/legs/wings are designed to…
5. How did you design or build it?
First, I…
Then I added…
Last, I labelled each part to show its special features.
6. What animal adaptations helped you?
I used ideas from real animals such as…
These adaptations helped me create a creature that can…
7. What are you proud of?
Something I am proud of is…
This feature stands out because…
8. What would you change next time?
Next time I would…
I want to add or improve…
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Hassan: https://hpshassanm.edublogs.org/
Henry: https://hpshenrym.edublogs.org/
Theresa: https://hpstheresan.edublogs.org/
Adam: https://hpsadamn.edublogs.org/
Zainab: https://hpszainabn.edublogs.org/
Zamiel: https://hpszamielp.edublogs.org/
Ayaan: https://hpsayaanp.edublogs.org/
Lala: https://hpslalar.edublogs.org/
Samsantha: https://hpssamanthas.edublogs.org/
Hamsa: https://hpshamsas.edublogs.org/
Kade: https://hpskades.edublogs.org/
Saron: https://hpssaront.edublogs.org/
Aiaraisa: https://hpsaiaraisat.edublogs.org/
Kalisi: https://hpskalisiv.edublogs.org/
Ericca:https://hpserricav.edublogs.org/
Mary: https://hpsmaryb.edublogs.org/
Ahan:https://hpsahanb.edublogs.org/
Phoenix: https://hpsphoenixc.edublogs.org/
Effat; https://hpseffatd.edublogs.org/
Amir: https://hpsamire.edublogs.org/
Nadia: https://hpsnadiaf.edublogs.org/
Tristan: https://hpstristanf.edublogs.org/
Hamid: https://hpsHamidh.edublogs.org/
Mal: https://hpsmali.edublogs.org/
Maddox: https://hpsmaddoxk.edublogs.org/
Scott: https://hpsscottl.edublogs.org/
School Values Writing
School Values Writing
Respect is important because it helps us to…
I showed respect when I…
In my culture, we show respect by…
Responsibility means that I…
A time I was responsible was when I…
Resilience helps me to…
I showed resilience when…
One way our class shows these values is by…
These values help our school community because…
I want to keep growing in these values by…
How To Draw A Christmas Tree Monster
How To Draw A Christmas Tree Monster
How To Draw A Christmas Elf Cupcake
How To Draw A Christmas Elf Cupcake
How To Draw The Grinch
How To Draw The Grinch
Open your Chromebook and go to our class site.
On the home page, find the link to the Online Toolkit Questionnaire.
Read each question carefully and complete the quiz honestly.
Check your answers, then click Submit.
When you are finished, go to Free Rice and begin the activity quietly
Colour the card in to the best of your ability, then choose one of the following statements to put inside your card
Thank you, Cards
Thank you, Cards
Thank you for giving us your time and being kind to us.
We loved buddy reading with you and learning new things.
Thank you for reading with us and helping us get better at reading.
We liked having you in our school because you made learning fun.
Thank you for helping us feel confident when we read out loud.
We liked having someone who listened and encouraged us.
Thank you for helping us when things felt hard.
We enjoyed spending time with you and learning together.
Thank you for being patient and supporting us with our reading.
We will miss having you in our school.
Book Preferences
Book Preferences
Why are we doing this quiz?
We want to make sure the books in our school library and in Ms Mackenzie’s classroom library are ones you are excited to read. This quiz helps us learn what kinds of stories, topics, and book styles you enjoy the most. You can choose from the options or use Google to search for other books that interest you. Share the types of books you would love to read so we can find stories that match what you enjoy.
Even if you don't like reading, please let me know what books you dislike least.
Respect Lesson 1
Respect Lesson 1
WALT: Explore what respect looks like in different situations and show our understanding through reading and reflection.
Success Criteria:
✔ I can explain what respect means in my own words.
✔ I can recognise respectful and disrespectful actions in different situations.
✔ I can answer questions honestly to reflect on how I show respect.
✔ I can use what I read to help me understand how people show respect.
1) Introduction: KWL Worksheet
2) Respect Questionnaire
3) Reflection on the Questionnaire
4) Reading Passage (5 minutes):
RESPECT MEANING - DEFINITION
Respect is treating others the way you would like to be treated. It means being polite, considerate, and understanding of other people's feelings and differences. When you show respect, you are acknowledging the worth and importance of each person, and you're being mindful of how your words and actions affect them. In simple terms, respect is like being kind and courteous to everyone around you.
This quiz is a chance for you to think about how you show respect in different situations at school, at home, and with others. There are no right or wrong answers. What matters most is being honest and taking time to reflect on what you do well and what you can work on. Your answers will help you understand your own choices and how you can show respect in more positive ways every day.
Reflect Writing
1) Look at your quiz results and the category result you got. What parts surprised you, and how can you make your listening even better in everyday situations?
2) Recall a recent chat with someone important. How can demonstrating more respect and consideration improve your future conversations with them?
Respect Lesson 2
Respect Lesson 2
WALT:
Reflect on why respect is important in our lives and share our ideas with others.
Success Criteria:
✔ I can explain why respect matters in different situations.
✔ I can share my thoughts clearly during a group discussion.
✔ I can listen to others and build on their ideas.
✔ I can identify key takeaways about respect at the end of the lesson
1) Read Passage
2) Reading Comprehension Questionnaire
3) Group Discussion
4) Reflection Questionnaire
5) complete the L section of KWL worksheet
Respect Lesson 3
Respect Lesson 3
Acrostic poem
Acrostic poem
WALT: Write an acrostic poem using the word respect to show what respectful actions look like in different places and situations.
Success Criteria
Success Criteria
I can explain what respect means.
I can choose words that match each letter in respect.
I can write an acrostic poem that makes sense and links to real situations at school, at home or in the community.
I can present my ideas clearly in a hand-drawn poster.
Responsible
Responsive
Reflective
Reliable
Ready to learn
Relaxed tone
Right choices
Reassuring others
Respectful language
Restorative
Reusing resources
Representing your whānau well
Remembering classroom routines
Encouraging
Empathetic
Engaged
Excellent effort
Expressive but calm
Eager to help
Environment-friendly
Equal to all
Eye contact when listening
Ethical
Explaining kindly
Embracing differences
Sharing
Supportive
Safe actions
Sensitive to others
Showing manaakitanga
Standing up for others
Speaking kindly
Self-control
Staying calm
Saying sorry when needed
Showing pride in culture
Showing gratitude
Patient
Positive
Polite
Peaceful
Participating
Prepared
Problem-solving
Protecting our environment
Praising others
Punctual
Practising good manners
Persevering
Encouraging whānau
Engaging with learning
Empowering others
Exploring feelings
Expressing ideas safely
Equal opportunities
Earth-friendly choices
Ensuring fairness
Expressing gratitude
Extending kindness
Caring
Considerate
Cooperative
Courageous
Curious
Calm
Confident
Culturally aware
Cleaning up
Communicating clearly
Checking others are ok
Choosing kind actions
Trustworthy
Thoughtful
Tidy workspace
Teamwork
Taking turns
Trying your best
Thankful
Truthful
Taking responsibility
Thinking before speaking
Taking care of taonga
Responsible Lesson 3
Responsible Lesson 3
Responsible
Responsive
Reflective
Reliable
Ready to learn
Relaxed tone
Right choices
Reassuring others
Respectful language
Restorative
Reusing resources
Representing your whānau well
Remembering classroom routines
Encouraging
Empathetic
Engaged
Excellent effort
Expressive but calm
Eager to help
Environment-friendly
Equal to all
Eye contact when listening
Ethical
Explaining kindly
Embracing differences
Sharing
Supportive
Safe actions
Sensitive to others
Showing manaakitanga
Standing up for others
Speaking kindly
Self-control
Staying calm
Saying sorry when needed
Showing pride in culture
Showing gratitude
Patient
Positive
Polite
Peaceful
Participating
Prepared
Problem-solving
Protecting our environment
Praising others
Punctual
Practising good manners
Persevering
own your actions
organise yourself
options
on time
offer help
open your book
observe rules
ongoing effort
notice others
needs of the group
neat work
next steps
no excuses
natural consequences
new goals
Sharing
Supportive
Safe actions
Sensitive to others
Showing manaakitanga
Standing up for others
Speaking kindly
Self-control
Staying calm
Saying sorry when needed
Showing pride in culture
Showing gratitude
instructions
independence
include others
involve yourself
improve
inside voice
important tasks
integrity
balance
behaviour
belongings
be kind
be honest
be helpful
be ready
be fair
be careful
balance
behaviour
belongings
be kind
be honest
be helpful
be ready
be fair
be careful
item care
ideas
inside time
initiative
include others
improve skills
instructions
listen
look after things
look at the speaker
leadership
lend a hand
learn from mistakes
limits
tidy up
teamwork
take turns
try your best
think before acting
take care
trust
your choices
your actions
your belongings
your job
your best effort
your learning
Acrostic poem
Acrostic poem
WALT: Write an acrostic poem using the word respect to show what respectful actions look like in different places and situations.
Success Criteria
Success Criteria
I can explain what respect means.
I can choose words that match each letter in respect.
I can write an acrostic poem that makes sense and links to real situations at school, at home or in the community.
I can present my ideas clearly in a hand-drawn poster.
E-Asttle Writing test
E-Asttle Writing test
you Must
Ideas
I show deeper thinking or reflection, not just what happened
I include interesting details that help the reader imagine the experience
Structure
Structure
My recount has all the parts: Orientation (who, what, when, where), Events (what happened) and Conclusion (reflection or ending)
My writing is in past tense
My ideas are grouped into paragraphs: beginning, middle, end
Language Features
Language Features
I choose strong verbs (doing words) and descriptive words
Sentence Structure
Sentence Structure
I use different kinds of sentences: simple, compound and complex
I vary sentence length for effect: short for tension, longer for description
Punctuation
Punctuation
I use a range of punctuation including capital letters, full stops, commas, exclamation marks and question marks
Spelling
Spelling
I spell to the best of my ability and sound out words I am not sure of
Spelling: 'ie' Long /e/
Spelling: 'ie' Long /e/
WALT (We Are Learning To):Recognise and use spelling patterns to spell words with the long /e/ sound made by ‘ie’.
Success Criteria:
SC1: I can identify words that use the ‘ie’ spelling pattern for the long /e/ sound.
SC2: I can use what I know about the ‘ie’ pattern to spell new words with the same sound.
SC3: I can check and correct my spelling using word knowledge, dictionaries, or digital tools.
Student Report Comment Sentence Starters
Student Report Comment Sentence Starters
1) This year I enjoyed/liked...
(Pick 1 or 2)
Zoo trip
Sports day
Cooking with Ms P
Lunch time
Maths
Fitness
Reading
Writing
Buddy Reading
SPEC
PE
STEM
Science
Surf trip
Culture group
(Example) This year, I enjoyed STEM class because I got to learn how to code robots and see how technology can make things move and work.
2) This year I did well at...
(Pick 1)
Reading
Writing
Maths
PE
Concept / Science
SPEC
(Example: This year I did well at reading because I learned to understand harder books and could explain what was happening in the story using clues from the text.
3) My favourite thing to do was...
(Example: My favourite thing to do was the surf trip because I got to play on the beach and learn how to surf with my friends.)
4) I’m proud of myself for being (Respectful, Responsible, Resilient) in ____, because...
(Example: I’m proud of myself for being responsible in reading because I always finished my work on time.)
Hindi language week
Hindi language week
Year 4 Link
Year 4 Class Code: 225srtrs
Year 5 Link
Year 5 Class Code: 88zxe147
Learning Converstation- Google Meet
Learning Converstation- Google Meet
Please click the image or the text to open the link for the learning conversation with Ms MacKenzie.
Morning Routine
Put your School Bag in your Locker
Place your Chromebook in the Cupboard
Check the Class Timetable and Notices
Do a Quiet Indoor Activity or Play Outside to 8:30
End of Day Chore Chart
Personal Responsibilities
To put up your chair
Make sure your desk and seat are clear and clean
Make sure the floor is clear of all things under your table
Make sure that your Chromebook is in its case with its charger in the cupboard
Teacher Information
Teacher Information
Kia ora,
I am Bree MacKenzie and I am proud to be part of the Tuakana eam at Hay Park School. I am a fully certified teacher with two years of experience teaching at this wonderful school.
I value open communication and collaboration with whānau and look forward to working closely with you to support your child’s learning journey. Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions or insights to share.
Ngā mihi,
Bree MacKenzie
E-mail: breemacsimpson@haypark.school.nz
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