Thursday 21 November 2013

Beat and Rhythm

WALT:
Write and clap a rhythm

CRITERIA:
·      To write and clap a rhythm
·      To use semi quavers, crotchets or rests in our rhythm

·      To write a rhythm that is equal to four counts 



Tuesday 19 November 2013

Term 4 - Oaklands' School CARE VALUES

I show the Community  value when I am helpful to others and are nice to friends.


I use the  Active Thinking value when I think of good ideas and listen well for instructions.


I demonstrate the Respect value when I sit nicely on the mat, clean up after myself and keep my hands and feet to myself.


I show the  Excellence value when I work nicely and use manners and follow book standards.

Monday 18 November 2013

Term 4 - Discovery

Discovery time is an opportunity for your child to choose from a range of activities some of which are not offered during the normal course of the day.  Your child is encouraged to try different things.  The Key Competencies: Thinking, Relating to Others, Understanding texts and symbols, Managing Self and Participating and Contributing are embedded through Discovery time, as are the School Values.



Term 4 - Published Writing

WALT:
Publish our writing

Criteria:
·      Re-read our draft so that it makes sense
·      Go back and fix up mistakes
·      Copy our draft work correctly
·      Use our neatest hand writing  








Sunday 17 November 2013

Term 4 - Dance/Drama Integrated Topic


WALT:
Express ourselves creatively through dance

Criteria:
·      Learn the steps to the dance
·      Keep in time to the music
·      Follow instructions

Value Focus: (Excellence)
·      To try our best
·      To persevere

·      Acknowledge the efforts of others




Reading:

These are some of the things I think a good reader does:


  • Good readers read the words that are there
  • They pause at full stops
  • They are able to read fluently
  • They read with expression