UHPS Room16 2011

Our Inquiry focus for Term 4
is Patterns.

We made some 2D shape, geometric patterns showing reflective or rotational symmetry.

In Room 16 we have been writing poems. Today we wrote some cinquains. A Cinquain is a 5 line poem with specific language features on each line:
Line 1- Noun
Line 2- 2 adjectives
Line 3- 3 verbs
Line 4- adverrbs or adverb phrase
Line 5- Noun (synonym)

Here are some of our cinquains:

Earth
Great, Ancient,
Turning, Orbiting, Spinning
Like a spinning top
Planet By Keita T

Sheep
Large, Fluffy
Eating, Sleeping, Walking
Boring like a pillow
Lamb By Logan K

Kitten
Cute, Soft
Running, Licking, Playing
Fun, Playful, Cuddly, Loveable
Cat By Natasha A

Puppies
Cuddly, Hairy,
Drinking, Eating, Jumping
Happy, Cheerful, Playful, Loving
Dogs By Liri H


Rainbows
Colourful, Sparkly,
Appearing, Disappearing, Shining
Shimmery in the sky
Reflection By Nadia L


Kitten
Tiny, Cute,
Running, Eating, Playing
Playful, Happy, Cuddly, Loveable
Cat By Ben M


Molly
Tiny, Hairy,
Catching, Lazing, Purring
Catching lots of birds
Cat By Daniel W

It's great to be back after the holidays! We all had a busy time, some traveled overseas, and some stayed back home. Here are this weeks picks of holiday adventures!!

The best holiday ever! - By Prinisha N

"I'm having the best holiday ever in my lifetime!" my mum said. "Do you want to go and watch a movie?" I said, "OK!"

We went to the Event cinema in Albany. The mall was busy but we were lucky to get parking quite close. We watched KungFu Panda 2 in 2D. I got a flake, fanta and popcorn to eat. My favourite characters are Po the panda and Tigeress. After the movie we went to McDonalds for lunch. I ordered a HappyMeal with a toy. I was given "Tigeress"- my favourite character!

After lunch we did shopping. My mum bought some clothes for my sister and I. I saw a pink woollen jumper and I said, "Mum, can I have this jumper?" "OK, you can have it", said mum. My mum also brought a pretty dress for my little sister. We were tired when we got home. We played scrabble at home. My mum is rally good at scrabble, she won the game. I also made some good words. "Well done!" she said.

I had the best time ever!

The Pool- By Liri Jonas

I was running to go on the little diving board. I went on it at again and again and again, until I told my mum that I'm going on the big diving board. So I went on the big diving board. Once when I dived I hurt my tummy and once I moved my teeth.

Then my brother said, "Let's go to the slides!" So we went on the slides. It was like a big hole that you go in. The slide was very fun!

At the start my mum bought me goggles. I was very lucky because my mum had said, "Not today, we will buy your goggles some where else."

We have finished all of our poetry recitals and after a very hard decision we have decided that Kieran, Natasha and Prinisha will be going through to the finals next week. Well done to Jade and Ben who were in our top five!! Well done to everyone for a great effort with your oral language!! Can't wait to see how our finalists go next week- Good luck!

This Term in Room 16 we are learning to write procedures. A procedure is an set of instructions that tells the reader how to do something. Each procedure needs to include: (success criteria)

• A title
• An introduction or goal
• A list of equipment or ingredients
• Numbered and detailed steps in order
• Command verbs at the beginning of each step
• A conclusion or summary
• Pictures or photos

2011 is finally here! Welcome to all the new children and families in Room 16. This is the first post on our new blogsite. I can't wait to see all of the exciting learning that you will be able to share on this blog throughout the year. I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone and finding out about your interests and abilities.

What's planned for Term 1:
This term our major inquiry focus across the school will be looking at our own and our classmates identities. We will begin by investigating our selves and thinking about our abilities, likes, dislikes, strengths and areas that we find difficult. We will then develop some personal goals to direct our learning for the term. Our unit will also involve delving into what makes an effective class community. This will involve building definitions of a good classmate and friend. Our team building will coincide with an exciting week of Outdoor Education activities that will develop and encourage teamwork. Another outcome from our unit will be to also investigate our national identity through looking at New Zealand Geography and place names.