I wonder if you notice birds while you were at camp? Or even walking to school?
What can you recall about the birds we saw?
We will be learning about some of New Zealand's native birds and the challenges they face. We will talk about this as a group.
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Walt: make connections across texts
Welcome back from Year 6 camp - look forward to reading a lot of recounts this week. Watch the youtube clip before you read your text:
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Walt: Self Questioning - I ask questions before and during reading to focus my understanding.
Last week, we've had a full on week with Manaiakalani Film Festival and athletics. It was amazing! This week, we've got a short week due to teacher strike. Watch the youtube clip before you read your text:
Tue & Wed: Read "The spider who wanted spots" by Dot Meharry.
Thur: Read "Make a rocking horse card" by Jane Buxton
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WALT: Analysing - I can identify and describe what the author wanted me to feel, think about or see
I wonder if you've noticed the different patterns on carvings in a Marae? Where else would you have seen it? Watch the youtube clip before you read your text:
Mon & Tue: Read "Patterns in Wood" by Materoa Tangaere
Wed & Thur: Read "Koru" by Junior Class, Lake Rotoiti School
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WALT: Inferring - I can connect my prior knowledge to help me make meaning when I infer
This term our topic is called Te Wa Toi. We are going to be discussing different types of art and different artists this term. This week we are just going to have a look at the topic as a whole and where to start.
Mon & Tue: Read "Make a Collage" by Julie Ellis
Wed & Thur: Read "Show Time" by David Hill
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