Wednesday 20 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    




Sunday 17 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  







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



Saturday 16 November 2013



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 

Oaklands' School CARE VALUES


I show the Community  value when I clean up after myself and when I let people play and when I take turns.


I use the  Active Thinking value when I follow instructions and get ready to learn.


I demonstrate the Respect value when I use a quiet voice.


I show the  Excellence value when I pay attention and use my manners.