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Monday 16 December 2013

Netbook Reflection 2013

Netbook Reflection 2013


Big Question:
How has having a netbook connected to the internet helped my learning this year?



Using a netbook connected to the internet has helped me because I can go on sumdog and practise my addition, subtraction, multiplication and division facts. I can practice my writing using story starters on different sites. I can also practice writing comments on blogs. I use popplet to brainstorm my ideas for my writing. I use pixlr, sumo paint and google draw illustrations for my writings. I can use google presentation to write down what I have learnt. I learn keyboard shortcuts and I can do reading comprehension to help me improve my reading . I can practice my fractions and times tables on studyladder. I learn how to upload posts on my blog. I can use google search to look for information and facts for our topic study.


Having a computer connected to the internet outside of school helps me to practice writing comments on blogs. I also help my mum write quality comments. I practice writing on my google docs and I do more comprehension worksheets. I practice my multiplication on Sumdog to check if I get them all right. I play maths games so I can learn my geometry and measurement. I also practice my time on study ladder.

I can do this all just by going on the internet. Having the internet at school helps me with my school work. Having the internet at home makes me learn more. Practicing on the internet everywhere I go makes me learn more than on books.  

Friday 6 December 2013

Netbook Reflection 2013

How has having a netbook connected to the internet helped my learning this year?
Open the Google drawing to explore all our learning about creating a positive digital footprint.





Monday 25 November 2013

Detective Story

My story was about a detective meeting a famous singer. I had put Chris brown as the famous singer. I tried to not make my story too long because it wouldn't all fit on one page. I would like to try and make a better story than this one because I love to write and I might want to be a writer when I grow up.
 

Friday 22 November 2013

My Class Movie For Manaiakalani Film Festival 2013



This year I was overjoyed by what was on the huge screen at the Sylvia Park theatre. I was watching the videos at the Manaiakalani Film Festival. The movies were remarkable and I couldn't stop watching. In Room 10, we made our own movie about blog commenting. We did commenting because we had watched a video that actually inspired us from Mrs Yollis’ class. It helps us learn how to write more positive and specific comments on other blogs. We had got a lot of ideas from Mrs Yollis’ video and they really gave us a lot of information for us to actually create our own movie. My teacher encouraged me to speak in front of the camera. That was really challenging because I’m really nervous in front of cameras and I do not like photos of me. I kept practising on camera and in the end I actually enjoyed the camera filming me. It made me feel famous. My teacher gave us a lot of time to practise in front of the camera.
I was really excited about getting our chromebooks this year because that means that we get to make our movie to share for the first time ever. I really enjoyed the part in our movie when we did the dance. It was a good exercise for everyone. My teacher did a song about technology. We all screamed technology at the end of our dance and I think that was a good ending for our video. I know everyone who has watched our movie from Room 10 will know how to create a positive and specific comment. We helped a lot of children by making our movie because this was their first time they had performed for a giant crowd. I think that they were just all nervous about doing the movie. I now know how to create and edit a video for me to share with everyone. Now my class will start creating another video for the Manaiakalani Film Festival next year!    

Thursday 21 November 2013

Facts Table On tiritiri Matangi

Tiritiri Matangi Wildlife Sanctuary
On our trip to Tiritiri Matangi, we are going to encounter (meet) some new words.  Some of the words will be difficult (hard to say and spell)  while some words will be easy.  Look at some of the words below and search for their meanings:
LIST 1
WORD
MEANING
Island
A piece of land surrounded by water.
Beach
A sandy shore, especially by the sea in high or low water marks.
Track
A rough path or road, normally one beaten by use rather construction.
Lighthouse
A tower or other structure containing a beacon light to warn or guide ships at sea.
Bush
A clump of shrubs with stems of morderate length.
Native
Existing in or belonging to one by nature.
Endemic
That something is only in one place not anywhere else.
Bio-security
Procedures or measures designed to protect the population against harmful biological substances.
Shellfish
An aquatic shelled mollusc or crustacean, especially one that is edible.
Embarking
Hop on a ship or aircraft.
Disembarking
Leave a ship, aircraft or train.
Handrail
A rail fixed to posts or a wall for people to hold onto for support.
Deck
A floor of a ship.
Ranger
A keeper of a park, forest or area of countryside.
Guide
A person that shows a way for others to get through.
Sanctuary
A nature reserve.
Wattle
A material for making fences or walls.
Pest
A harmful insect or other animal that attacks crops.
Stowaways
A person that stows away in a vehicle.
Predators
An animal that naturally preys on other animals.
Eradicated
( Plant or tree)Depicted with the roots visible to see.
Endangered
Seriously at the risk of extinction.                                    
Restored
Bring back or re-established.     
Habitat
Where something lives.    
Rare
Not happening very often.

Wednesday 20 November 2013

Information Table On New Zealand Native Trees


ENGLISH NAME
MAORI NAME
PICTURE
Kowhai
Kowhai
*
Pohutukawa
Pohutukawa
*
Rata
Metrosideros Robusta
*
Clematis
puawhananga
*
Kaka Beak
kowhai ngutu-kaka
*
Puriri
Puriri
*
Titoki
Titoki
*
Mistletoe
Pirirangi
*
Karaka
karaka
*
Green Hooded Orchid
Winika
*
Manuka
Manuka
*
Toetoe
Toetoe
*
NZ Flax
harekeke
*
Koromiko
Kereopa
*
Mountain Buttercup
korikori
*

Tuesday 19 November 2013

Information Table On New Zealand Native Birds


ENGLISH NAME
MAORI NAME
PICTURE
Takahe
Moho
*
Pukeko
Swamp Hen
*
Harrier
Kahu
*
Fantail
Piwakawaka
*
Tui
Parson Bird
*
Bellbird
Korimako
*
NZ Pigeon
Kereru
*
Morepork
Ruru
*
Kingfisher
Kotare
*
Kaka
Kaka
*
Parakeet
Kakariki
*
Robin
toutouwai
*
Royal Albatross
toroa
*
Kiwi
Tane
*
Kakapo
Ngai Tahu
*

Tuesday 24 September 2013

Multiplication penguins


This game teaches me my times tables. It was really easy and I got all my questions correct. I came first in all my games. I will try find another game that would challenge me.


Monday 23 September 2013

Nouns and Adjective

This game has taught me what common nouns, proper nouns, adjectives and comparative adjectives are. I almost got them all right. I will try to get 100% next time.


Tuesday 17 September 2013

Learning Quiz


I have been doing a quiz and it really helps me to know more about bad and good germs. I got nine out of ten. I was really close to winning. I will try to get them all correct next time.

Monday 16 September 2013

Learning Game

I have learnt about good and bad germs. I have completed it and I now understand that fruit peels are good for the worm farm and good for us.

Friday 30 August 2013

Father's Day Poem

                                  

My Father


He is not just my dad
But a very good friend
And he will always be there for me
From start to the end


He always works
Day and night
And when he comes home
He shines so bright


My dad is like a star
Way up in the night sky
He is like an angel
That can fly


He made me laugh
When I was down
He even dressed up
As a really funny clown
He appreciates the things
That he gets
He will always keep it
And he will never forget


He always uses his manners
And he shares his things
He is really mighty and kind
Like a king


He hugs me when I have a nightmare
Or when I am upset
And we will always go outside
To see the sunset


He is always there
When things are bad
He’s also my best friend
And that’s the one I call Dad!





Friday 23 August 2013

Acrostic Poem


S - special

H - humble

A - amazing

N - nice

E - eager

L - loving

L - loyal

E - enthusiastic