writing
Term 4 - weeks 7-8
eotc thank-you
WALT write a thank-you letter to our whanau and staff who helped to make our EOTC days so enjoyable.
You can write this in your red book or on a google document.
Please use the following template:
Dear (no name yet, we will add names tomorrow),
Thank-you for supporting us at Waiari/ for our sleep over.
I enjoyed ...
(Make sure you elaborate on your ideas - at least 7-10 quality sentences)
Thank you again for coming to support us.
From/ Arohanui/ Ka kite ...
eotc fun!
EOTC - Education Outside the Classroom
We all took part in EOTC activities at the town pools, Waiari and Te Ahu Movies.
Tags - EOTC, Community
DLO
- Add a photo of your thank you writing.
- Add 5-7 photos of our activities
Check your spelling and punctuation.
Term 4 - weeks 2-6
Click on this picture to learn more about narratives.
narrative writing
A narrative is a story which creates a picture in the reader’s mind of the events / situations that characters are experiencing.
NARRATIVES always have:
CHARACTERS - good and bad
SETTING - where the story takes place
PLOT - a structure / storyline as to what happens
PROBLEM - that the character experiences
RESOLUTION - how the problem is solved / sorted out.
Narrative Writing
WALT write a creative narrative using the correct structure and language.
Tags - Writing, Narrative
Writing - Copy and paste your narrative into the post
DLO - Add a few photos to your narrative writing
Check your spelling and punctuation.
Term 4 - week 3
get well soon richard
Chase's koro has been unwell with a sore leg so let's cheer him up with a get well soon card. You can write a short note to Richard to make him feel better using the following format with examples ...
Dear Richard,
I hope you feel better soon/ I hope your leg gets better soon.
Write a couple of sentences about what you have been doing at school this week.
We miss you being our bus driver.
We look forward to seeing you soon.
From ...
Term 4 - week 1
Holiday Fun
Learning Outcome: We are learning to write about our school holiday using words and sentences that will create an image in our readers mind.
Planning - 10 min planning on your piece of paper using question words and your senses to generate ideas.
Think about the following question words to help you with your ideas ...
WHO?
WHAT?
WHERE?
WHY?
HOW?
Elaborate on your ideas by adding interesting details.
Use quality vocab to add interest to your writing.
Re-read each sentence to make sure your writing makes sense.
Check your spelling and punctuation.
Term 3 - week 5-10
speeches - persuasive writing
WALT share our opinion about a topic in a persuasive way. We are going to present a speech to the class in Week 8.
T-L-2407-Persuasive-Writing-Word-Mat_ver_1.pdfClick on the photo below to learn more about persuasive writing.
Speeches
Speech Topic -
WALT share our opinion about a topic in a persuasive way.
Tags - Writing, Speeches, Persuasive Writing
Writing - Copy and paste your speech into the post
DLO - Add your speech video
Check your spelling and punctuation.
Term 3 - week 3-4
the bug man - ruud kleinpaste
Learning Outcome: We are learning to share about our experience with the Bugman.
Planning - Graphic Organiser
To be successful in my writing I need to ...
Share what I learnt in a logical order.
Elaborate on my ideas.
Make sure my sentences make sense.
Use correct punctuation . “” A ! ? and spell my ‘fast words’ correctly!
the bugman
The Bugman - Ruud Kleinpaste
We are learning to share about our experience with the Bugman.
Tags - Writing, Topic, Science, The Bugman
Writing - Copy and paste your writing into the post.
DLO - Add 3-5 photos of 'The Bugman's Visit'
Check your spelling and punctuation.
Term 3 - week 1 -2
Holiday Snapshot
Learning Outcome: We are learning to use the structure of a recount to write a postcard about our holiday.
Planning - 10 min planning on the planning template using question words and your senses to generate ideas.
To be successful in my writing I need to ...
Introduce my holiday highlight - ‘who, when, where, what’
Elaborate on my holiday highlight - ‘what, why’
Use connectives (At first, next, finally etc) to sequence (order) events.
Write a concluding sentence/statement.
Use correct punctuation . “” A ! ? and spell my ‘fast words’ correctly!
week 8-9 visit to mrs davan's greenhouse and bostin's Farm
Learning Outcome: We are learning to share what we learnt and what we enjoyed on our trip to Mrs Davan and Bostin's Farm.
Planning - Graphic Organiser
To be successful in my writing I need to ...
Share what I learnt in a logical order.
Elaborate on my ideas.
Make sure my sentences make sense.
Use correct punctuation . “” A ! ? and spell my ‘fast words’ correctly!
edublog
Our visit to Mrs Davan's Greenhouse and Bostin's Farm
We are learning to share what we learnt and what we enjoyed on our trip to Mrs Davan and Bostin's Farm.
Tags - Writing, Topic, EOTC
Writing - Copy and paste your writing into the post.
DLO - Add 3-5 photos of our trip to your post.
Check your spelling and punctuation.
week 6-8 persuasive writing
week 4-5 pink shirt day
Pink Shirt Day
Friday 20 May, 2022 - Kōrero Mai, Kōrero Atu, Mauri Tū, Mauri Ora – Speak Up, Stand Together, Stop Bullying!
Celebrated annually around the globe, Pink Shirt Day began in Canada in 2007 when two students took a stand against bullying, after a peer was bullied for wearing a pink shirt. In Aotearoa, Pink Shirt Day works to create schools, workplaces, communities and whānau where everyone feels safe, valued and respected.
Let's share our knowledge about Pink Shirt Day to explain why it is so important!
edublog
Pink Shirt Day
We wore pink on PINK SHIRT DAY to stand up to bullying!
Labels - School Values, Pink Shirt Day
Writing - Copy and paste your writing into the post.
DLO - Add our Pink Shirt class photo
Check your spelling and punctuation.
week 5 - self defense
edublog
Self Defense Course
We were learning how to keep ourselves safe using our voices and a strong stance.
Labels - Topic, Self Defense
Writing - Copy and paste your writing into the post.
DLO - Add 2-3 photos
Check your spelling and punctuation.
Fast Finishers
WALT elaborate by using details in our writing, to share our learning.
Choose from the following;
Making ANZAC BISCUITS and EATING LIKE AN ANZAC
Life Education with Whaea Sharee and Harold
Music with Whaea Jen
Growing beans and peas on the windowsill
Caught Being a Good Mother - due Wednesday
week 2-3 anzac acrostic poem
Learning Outcome: We are learning to share what we have learnt during our ANZAC topic in an ACROSTIC poem.
We will carefully choose words, phrases and sentences to create an image in our readers mind.
Create an ANZAC DAY acrostic poem to share what you have learnt about Anzac Day.
Use your flip books, fact sheets, word wall and ANZAC reading material to help you.
An acrostic poem is a poem in which certain letters of each line spells out a word, name, or phrase when read vertically. Most often, it's the first letter of each line which spells out the word.
week 1 - mothers day
Learning Outcome: We are learning to recount the reasons why we love our mum, nana or aunty.
Tell your mum, nana or aunty why you love them. Think about:
the things she says
what she does
how she makes you feel.
We are going to use this writing to make a poster!
Click on the link to make your poster:
https://www.homemade-gifts-made-easy.com/mothers-day-gifts-personalized.html
week 1 - holiday postcards
week 11 - blog posts
Recipe Cards - Tuturu Tangata - Smoothies/ Bliss Balls
We CREATED recipe cards to share our learning with Whaea Nat.
Labels - Tuturu Tangata, Whaea Nat
DLO - add the photo of your recipe card.
Check your spelling and punctuation.
Writing - Seaweek
I am learning to explain what Seaweek is and why it is important to look after our beaches.
Tags - Writing, Seaweek
DLO - add the photo of your Seaweek writing
Check your spelling and punctuation.
free writing ideas
Free Writing Friday is all about writing about things that interest you.
Get creative or write about things that you know and love.
If you can't think of anything to write about why not use a photo prompt from our 'Free Writing Friday' folder on our shared drive.
You could choose a prompt from the 'Free Writing Friday' document or from the list below.
Write a story about your favorite animal.
Write about a camp or holiday you went on.
Write about a thing that you are scared of and why it frightens you.
Write a story about your dream pet.
Write about your best friend.
Write about the nicest thing you have done for your friends.
How would you make this world a better place?
What would you do if you were the Prime Minister of NZ?
Imagine a new animal that no one has ever seen before. Explain how it looks, what it eats and what it does in the world.
What are the responsibilities of having a pet?
term 1 - week 9-10
Click on the photo to see more of our beach clean.
seaweek beach clean
Learning Outcome: I am learning to explain why it is important to look after our beaches and what we can do to help for the future of our oceans.
Planning - 10 min planning in your red book or on a piece of paper if you are at home, using question words and your senses to generate ideas.
Think about the following ideas to help you with your writing ...
What is Seaweek?
Why is it important to look after our ocean?
How did our beach clean help our ocean?
What can people do to help reduce the amount of plastic they use?
you can add details of the sorts of things that we found during our beach clean up.
Re-craft and edit
Re-read each sentence to make sure your writing makes sense.
Have you used quality vocabulary?
Check your spelling and punctuation.
week 8 - edublog writing posts
Writing - Tuturu Tangata
I am learning to recount my experience taking part in the 'Bliss Balls and Smoothie Making Session' with Whaea Nat.
Labels - Writing
Copy and paste your Tuturu Tangata writing from your drive.
DLO - add at least 3 photos
Check your spelling and punctuation.
Writing - St Johns
I am learning to recount my experience taking part in the 'First Aid Sessions' with Whaea Jo.
Labels - Writing
Copy and paste your St Johns writing from your drive.
DLO - add at least 3 photos
Check your spelling and punctuation.
Writing - Waiari Beach
I am learning to recount my experience taking part in beach trip to Waiari for Seaweek.
Labels - Writing
Copy and paste your Waiari writing from your drive.
DLO - add at least 3 photos
Check your spelling and punctuation.
term 1 - week 7
Click on the photo to see more from our day at Waiari.
waiari beach trip
Learning Outcome: I am learning to recount my experience taking part in beach trip to Waiari for Seaweek.
Planning - 10 min planning in your red book or on a piece of paper if you are at home, using question words and your senses to generate ideas.
Think about the following question words to help you with your ideas ...
WHO?
WHAT?
WHERE?
WHY?
HOW?
Elaborate on your ideas by adding interesting details.
Use quality vocab to add interest to your writing.
Re-read each sentence to make sure your writing makes sense.
Check your spelling and punctuation.
term 1 - week 6-7
Narrative Writing
Every picture tells a story.
Use your imagination and experience to narrate (tell) a story about the photo.
Think about:
where your story is set
who your characters are – what they do, what they say, and how they think and feel
the problem and how it is solved.
Remember to:
choose your words carefully
take care with your spelling, punctuation, and sentences
edit – add or delete words or sentences to improve your work.
Asttle Writing Sample - The Bush
recount writing
Write about your experience taking part in the Tuturu Tangata Programme and then learning about first aid with Whaea Jo from St Johns.
tuturu tangata
Click on the photo to see more photos of our session with Whaea Nat.
Learning Outcome: I am learning to recount my experience taking part in the 'Bliss Balls and Smoothie Making Session' with Whaea Nat.
Planning - 10 min planning in your red book or on a piece of paper if you are at home, using question words and your senses to generate ideas.
Think about the following question words to help you with your ideas ...
WHO?
WHAT?
WHERE?
WHY?
HOW?
Elaborate on your ideas by adding interesting details.
Use quality vocab to add interest to your writing.
Re-read each sentence to make sure your writing makes sense.
Check your spelling and punctuation.
st johns
Click on the photo to see more photos of our session with Whaea Jo
Learning Outcome: I am learning to recount my experience taking part in the 'First Aid Sessions' with Whaea Jo.
Planning - 10 min planning in your red book or on a piece of paper if you are at home, using question words and your senses to generate ideas.
Think about the following question words to help you with your ideas ...
WHO?
WHAT?
WHERE?
WHY?
HOW?
Elaborate on your ideas by adding interesting details.
Use quality vocab to add interest to your writing.
Re-read each sentence to make sure your writing makes sense.
Check your spelling and punctuation.
term 1 - week 3
Fitness
We are going to do our first edublogpost about our fitness sessions with Sir.
What do we do for fitness?
What do you enjoy the most?
How do you feel about fitness.
Fitness - Week 1- 4
We are learning how to be fit and healthy while having fun at fitness.
Labels - PE
Copy and paste your fitness writing from your drive.
DLO - add at least 2 photos
Check your spelling and punctuation.
term 1 - week 2
Waitangi Weekend
Learning Outcome: We are learning to write about our Waitangi Weekend using words and sentences that will create an image in our readers mind.
Planning - 10 min planning in your red writing book, using question words and your senses to generate ideas.
Think about the following question words to help you with your ideas ...
WHO?
WHAT?
WHERE?
WHY?
HOW?
Elaborate on your ideas by adding interesting details.
Use quality vocab to add interest to your writing.
Re-read each sentence to make sure your writing makes sense.
Check your spelling and punctuation.
term 1 - week 1
Holiday Fun
Learning Outcome: We are learning to write about our summer holiday using words and sentences that will create an image in our readers mind.
Planning - 10 min planning on your piece of paper using question words and your senses to generate ideas.
Think about the following question words to help you with your ideas ...
WHO?
WHAT?
WHERE?
WHY?
HOW?
Elaborate on your ideas by adding interesting details.
Use quality vocab to add interest to your writing.
Re-read each sentence to make sure your writing makes sense.
Check your spelling and punctuation.