Bella's Learning Zone

2014 Writing Term 4 An awesome author uses finger spaces, capital letters and punctuations.    They also give their story a title, use different sentence beginnings and they use ‘wow’ words and lots of Fast Words. Student reflection on Oaklands 50 th  Jubilee:

2014 Term 4 Maths I am learning to: Solve simple + and - problems by counting all the objects in my head,  to 10 and to 20

2014 Term 4 Reading In my group I am learning to predict, clarify words I do not understand, ask questions and summarise the text in my own words. Mrs Bergmann: What do good readers do? Student Voice: If they get stuck on a word they sound it out and try again.

2014 Term 4 Music Students are given the opportunity to experiment with a musical instrument and playing different simple music pieces that could then be built on to create a larger unit incorporating the skills learnt. Student Voice: I like to play the recorder because I can play it very well.

2014 Discovery Term 4 WALT  - to use our Key Competencies during Discovery. Student Voice  - " I am being creative and relating to others during  Discovery by creating a mask out of paper".

2014 Term 3 Writin g We are learning to: write a description use an iPad or Mac laptop to publish our writing read our writing in a clear voice in front of an audience We can do this when we can:   use interesting words, write sentences that make sense, use describing words and edit and read our work. Teacher Comment:   You have used some describing words.  Your next step is to add more describing word to your writing. I like the way you story created a picture in my mind.

Term 3 CARE - Bronze Award We are learning to: Community: Be a positive member of Room 23 and Oaklands School. Active Thinking: Use our initiative when making choices. Respect: Be kind and respectful towards others. Excellence: Be excellent students of Room 23 and Oaklands School. Student Reflection: I am showing my CARE values by not bulling anyone.

2014 Term 3 Maths – Measurements Mathematics Strand: Measurement – Length This term we are learning to: ·        estimate length of different objects and spaces ·        measure length with non-standard and standard units ·        use measuring language to compare length, width, and height Success Criteria: We can do this when we can estimate and measure different objects and spaces, using measuring language. Student reflection: Mrs  Bergmann: Name something that is a meter long? Bella: The TV.

2014 Term 3 Art This term we have been learning to participate and contribute in Art.  Click on the link below to see our performance. Art video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqtJCaI8UPQ Assessment Rubric Mark Book 400 1 2 3 4 5 Skill Participating & Contributing I need help to participate and contribute   I can participate and   contribute  if I am prompted or directed. I can participate and contribute . I cannot explain why it is important to do so. I can participate and contribute . I can explain why it is important to do so. I can participate and contribute . I can explain why it is important to do so. I act as a role model for others to help them participate and contribute I seek feedback on how to improve how I can participate and contribute.

Term 1 TOPIC Our  Big Idea: Relationships are the foundation of a happy community.   WALT Conceptual Understanding - Describe and/or define a relationship in a happy community Skill Focus - I can participate and contribute to a restorative conversation. SUCCESS CRITERIA  Relationships We can explore and share ideas about relationships with other people. OUR SOLO LEVEL  Multistructural  Because  I can participate and contribute to a restorative conversation. OUR NEXT LEVEL Relational We will be able to participate and contribute in a restorative conversation and know we are doing it to rebuild the relationship.  

2014 Term 1 Maths  WALT  Addition and subtraction problems that involve numbers up to ten can be solved by physically counting all the objects from one or mentally counting the objects. SUCCESS CRITERIA  We can solved addition and subtraction problems by physically counting all the objects from one or mentally counting the objects. OUR SOLO LEVEL  Relational  Because we can solve some addition and subtraction problems by physically counting all the objects. OUR NEXT LEVEL  Extended Abstract  We will be able to teach others how to do this.

2014 Term 1 Art Attack I am learning to:  use different materials and techniques to plan and create a painting of a Morepork.  I can do this when I can:  use drawing techniques, mix colours, use different painting technics and outline parts of my painting. "You used painting technics well, to create your lovely Morepork"  - Mrs Bergmann Art Attack Rubric Painting Prestructural Unistructural Multistructural Relational Extended abstract Planning Elements:  Line, tone, texture, colour, form, shape, space I need help to understand and use the elements of painting My painting includes one relevant element My painting includes several relevant elements My painting includes several relevant elements I consider how   these elements will interact in my finished painting I refer to the work of other artists to plan my painting My painting includes several relevant elements I ...