Instructions:

This week we are going to put into practice the different types of descriptive language we have worked on this term. Using adjectives and adverbs to describe, and metaphorical language to create comparisons.

Nobody wants to read boring writing - let's learn how not to!

Instructions:

This week we are learning about metaphors and simile, and how they can make our writing more interesting. Let's learn about what they are, what they do, and try to use them in our own writing!

Nobody wants to read boring writing - let's learn how not to!

Instructions:

This week you are going to be practicing your use of descriptive language; descriptive language, like adjectives, adverbs, and figurative language help us to make our writing more interesting for our readers. 

Nobody wants to read boring writing - let's learn how not to!

Instructions:

This week you are going to be practicing your use of descriptive language; descriptive language, like adjectives, adverbs, and figurative language help us to make our writing more interesting for our readers. 

Nobody wants to read boring writing - let's learn how not to!

Instructions:

This week we are going to create thank you letters for our helpers at year 5 & 6 camp. Think about one adult that you are really thankful for making camp possible this could be your camp teacher, Mr Somerville, Mr Jacobson, Mrs Nua or any of our parents who can to help with security, cooking and taking us to the pools. 

Click on the links below, and when you have finished your writing, show your teacher. She will mark it and then you can publish it to your blog.

Instructions:

This week you are going to be setting some goals for yourself from camp. What are some things you would like to achieve? We will then be able to reflect on these goals next week when we are back from camp. 

Click on the links below, and when you have finished your writing, show your teacher. She will mark it and then you can publish it to your blog.

Instructions:

This week you will be retelling a Myth or Legend that we have learned about in Term One.

Your goal for this task is to use adjectives, adverbs, and figurative language to give the best descriptions that you can!

Click on the links below, and when you have finished your writing, show your teacher for feedback

Instructions:

This week, you are going to be learning about the Māori Myth and Legend, Creation Story - Ranginui and Papatūānuku!

You will need to use your imagination to describe what some of the main characters look like. You are essentially painting a picture, but from your lens.

Click on the links below, and when you have finished your writing, show your teacher for feedback

Instructions:

This week, you are going to be learning about our local iwi, Ngāti Paoa!

You will need to use your imagination to describe what some of the important landmarks look like. You are essentially painting a picture, but from your lens.

Click on the links below, and when you have finished your writing, show your teacher. 

Instructions:

This week you will be creating a recount about something you did in the holidays to let me know a little bit more about you!

1. Watch the video on how to create a recount

2. Brainstorm ideas with Mr Hughes and Room 8.

3. Create a plan for your writing.

4. Write your recount and have this checked by Mr Hughes 

5. Share your doc to the turn-it-in sheet

6. Check out the other optional tasks in the task board for this week. 

Instructions:

Welcome to 2024!

I am so looking forward to having all of you in my class. I would love to know more about who you are and how best to help you with your learning this year.  We are going to start by creating an all about me piece of writing so that you can share information about you and your whānau along with some of your favourite things and hobbies you might have. 

There are lots of people who visit your blog so we want to include information about ourselves in a cybersmart way.