Persuasive Writing

Using Notes and Coins

Reflection: It was easy to add some of the money up but some were hard  to do. Next time I will need a bit harder maths to do.  

Meaning of Words

Reflection:  It was hard to think about if the word meanings were right .  I know if I don't know some thing I can search it up in a dictionary . It was easy to do some of the words but some words were hard. Next time I will need some help.  I have been learning to figure out what the words mean.  

Ali 21.11.18

Wearable Arts

This year we created headbands, pois and a class piuiu (Maori skirt) for our Wearable Arts.  We combined Maori and Pacific cultures to send a message about "How Far Will You Go.... to save the oceans from plastic."  We used a Maori Version of the song from Moana. 

Learning to Add 2-Digit Numbers

This term I have been learning to add 2-digit numbers by splitting into tens and ones to solve.

Making Music

In Term 2 and 3 we have been learning to make music using Boomwhackers.  It was so much fun.

Describing a Setting

This term I have been learning to describe a setting:
Success Criteria:

• use describing words
• use language features e.g. similes and alliteration,
• use my senses (see, hear, feel,)
• hook the reader into feeling what it was like

The sun rises up making the clouds a pinky, orange 
colour.  The water splashes down like a waterfall.  The
grass is light green and the mountain is as tall as the 
Sky Tower.  It pulls me in like I was there. 

Reflection: It was hard to think of words to describe the picture. It was easy to do think of some words. I could use a simile about the mountain.  I used some describing words to describe the colour of the clouds. 

Reading for Information

This term I have been learning to read for information, to answer questions, summarise key ideas and present my facts using 'Poster My Wall'.

Reflection:  

It was hard to spell the words croectly. It was easy to pick the photo. It was intresting to find out more facts about snails. I learnt that snails are very intresting. Next time I need more help on it.Now I need to do more thinking not rushing.

Learning to Infer

Learning to Write Instructions

This term I have been learning to write instructions.

Success Criteria:

• Instructions are in the right order
• I sequence the instructions carefully and clearly
• I use verbs in my instructions
• You can follow my instructions

Reflection:  It was a bit hard to think about the order they went.  I can use verbs like put,place.  I could add a little more detail so someone can follow.

Ali 11.06.18

Multiplication and Division

This term I have been learning to solve problems using multiplication and division.

Groovy Gardens

This term we have begun an inquiry into what makes a great garden.  This padlet shows the responses we made to questions at the beginning of  our study.

Football Fun

This term Room 18 enjoyed a soccer clinic. It was amazing fun!

Making Connections to What I Read

This term I have been learning to make a personal connection between the text and something in my own life

It  helps me to be a better reader when I...

• think of a time when...
• think of a memory or what it reminds me of
• think about how the character is thinking or feeling
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Writing: All About Me!

This term I have been learning to:

• use a plan to help me write 3-4 ideas on a topic
• use capital letters and full stops correctly
• use WordArt to record words and phrases to describe ME!

My name is Ali and I am 7 years old.  My birthday is on November the 13th.  I have one sister.  Her name is Janelle and I have one brother.  His name is Jed and he's five years old.  Janelle is nine years old.  

My hobbies are roller skating.  Out of roller skates or roller blades, roller blades are my favourite.

Self Portait

This term I have been learning to sketch my face and identify hot and cold colours

Statistical Investigation

This term I have been learning to help with a statistical investigation.




I was learning to Tally and add numbers. It was easy to tally the number because it was the first thing we did.  I could add them together.  It was tricky to to talk about what I found out.
It was easier to answer questions.  Ali  28.03.18

Welcome

Welcome to my Year 3 learning blog.  This year I am in Room 18.  My teacher is Mrs Templeton.