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Tuesday 18 August 2015

Goals for Term 3-4 2015

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My Goals:


Maths:  stage 6-7
What can I do? 
I can multiply and divide decimals and fractions , solve and compute word problems, solve and order operation of an equation (BEDMAS), as some operations some percentages and discount problems.


Where to next? 
To learn ratio & proportion, work on negative numbers, more BEDMAS exercises, more strand work: area, volume, weight, angles, distance, money, time, direction, Statistics and Geometry.


Writing: stage 4B 
What I can do? ideas R5: I can keep simple ideas and explain them further.


Structure R4: Language features appropriate to purpose and show development by describing and explaining more.


Organisation R4: I am beginning to group ideas in paragraphs and text is coherent and clear.


Vocabulary R5: I can select words and phrases that add interest and meaning .


Sentence R4: Most of my sentences are simple and correct. I am beginning to show variety in length, type and use extending phrases or clauses.


Punctuation R4: I am beginning to use some correct punctuation like commas and speech marks.


Spelling R5: I can spell high-frequency and difficult words correctly. I can attempt to spell by sounding the word and breaking them in syllables.


Where to next? 
To explain ideas more clearly and supporting it with more facts and information.
To follow the structure of writing like for example for explanation, I need to keep it present tense all the time. I have to Keep my introduction interesting.
To consistently organize ideas in paragraph and group sentences with same ideas into paragraphs.
To learn more new words or vocabulary  about the topic.
To write correct grammar in sentence, if present tense all the way present tense.
To use correct punctuation like comma, semi colon and colon.
To consistently proof read and edit work. I need to ask my friends to read my work and comment on them.



Reading:  Age Level: 11.5- 12.5
work on : inference, vocabulary, reaction.
Inquiry: What can I do? I can Write information, look for keywords, get information from the internet and find the keywords.


Where to next? Ask more interesting open-ended questions, more question to inquire.  


Joshua C


Monday 17 August 2015

Myself

Myself
I think my friends are helpful, kind and funny.
I am excited to go to camp on November.
5 words to describe myself, I am happy, fun, active, kind and helpful.
I am good at playing soccer and problem solving.
When I grow up I would like to be a soccer star/player.

I need to work on my reading so that I will be better at writing.

Bees and pollination facts

Bees and pollination facts
  • most bee species make nests in soil
  • bees are amazing pollinators
  • They are very fury
  • pollen is very tiny that you can't see them
  • pollen sticks to the bees fur and drops into the stigma
  • Honey is the saliva of the bee
  • Some pollinators are butterflies, bees and birds
  • worker bees collect the pollen and nectar
By: Joshua C.

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The Northland Brown Kiwi

Cats and Bods

Mary Mackillop Story

Mary Mackillop Story
Mary Helen Mackillop was born on January 15, 1842, Fitzroy, Melbourne Australia. Mary Mackillop is the patron saint of Australia and New Zealand. Mary Mackillop has 7 siblings and they are named John, Alick, Donald, Peter, Annie, Margaret and Alexandrina Mackillop. Mary Mackillop was the eldest of the eight. Her parents are  Alexander MacKillop and Flora MacDonald. When she was at the age 25 Mary Mackillop took in the name of St Mary of the cross. She cared for everyone that did not have any food, shelter and water. She opened the first St. Joseph school for the people on the streets. Mary Mackillop was sent out of the church because the Bishop did not like what Mary Mackillop was doing. In the year 1902 Mary Mackillop had a stroke. She survived the stroke for 7 years then died. She died on August 8 1909 in North Sydney, Australia.
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Image result for mary mackillopBy: Joshua C.

Monday 10 August 2015

Ronaldo

Ronaldo Made using Loupe - a fun & fast way to make cool creations with your photos.

Close escape


Czech Republic

Czech Republic
language: West slavic, Official is Czech
population: 10,512,419 (2015)
currency: Czech Koruna
Nickname: Ceska Republika
Capital: Prague


The most popular sports in Czech Republic  is, ice hockey, football, sport shooting, athletics, volleyball, handball, basketball, tennis, squash, cycling, horse riding etc. Czech Republic produces more grain than any other country in Europe. 72% of people in Czech Republic are Christian. The Czech Republic has 30,449 square miles of land. 99% of people in Czech Republic can read. Czech Koruna is the type of money Czech Republic people use. Czech Republic are the heaviest beer consumers.


By: Joshua C