I can recognise and understand a variety of grammatical constructions and some rhetorical patterns

In this unit I have been learning about:

The parts of speech.

The types of nouns.

The types of sentences.

In this unit, I found challenging... the task about different types of nouns eg. proper nouns, abstract nouns, common nouns and collective nouns.

Something new I learnt was how much I already knew about the parts of speech and types of sentences.

Maths Measurement

WALT deduce and use formulae to find the perimeters and areas of polygon and the volumes of prisms.
WALT find the perimeters and areas of circles and composite shapes and volumes of prisms, and cylinders.

Evaluating Author's Purpose

In reading we have been learning to make decisions about the usefulness of the text for the purpose, by using a variety of criteria to evaluate.

We read a range of texts and  evaluated them against four key criteria.

These were:

• Readability
• Accuracy
• Relevance
• Quality of information/ language.

Here is a link to our modelling book.

Here is my evidence to show that I am able to demonstrate this reading skill.
Link to Evaluating Author's Purpose.

Reading: I can describe the author's purpose in relation to structure and language choices in a text and give relevant evidence

WALT describe the author's purpose in relation to structure and language choices in a text and give relevant evidence (eg. vocabulary used)

My SOLO level is Extended abstract because I have completed my goal and proved that I can do it. (link above)

My next step is to have a conference with the teacher and get a new goal.

Flag Referendum

Flag Referendum


We learnt about the Flag Referendum. We did an activity which got us thinking about both of the opinions on both sides of the flags. We weighed up the pros and cons then came up with a final decision.

I think I did well because I could say what flag I wanted and give a valid reason why I wanted that flag.

My Student Led Conference

 This is the slideshow of my student led conference.

Reading- Apply some criteria to evaluate texts

WALT apply some criteria to evaluate texts.

My SOLO level is Extended Abstract because I have completed my goal and have made a prove it. 

Text Features:

Structure - Meaning is being built up

Bias - Taking one side

Accuracy of Information - How accurate the information is

Objective Language - Facts

Technical Language - Topic Words

An Opening General Statement - An introduction to the topic

We had read a text and try to find these text features within the text. The text is called Information about Moa.

This is the text, we also had to fill in this sheet. 

My next step is to get a new reading goal.

This is my exit and entry ticket.

 

Reading- Analyse similarity and differences of language and discourse within/between texts

Reading Follow Up

'Who Says'

WALT analyse the similarity and differences of language and discourse within/between texts. 

My Solo Level is Learner Autonomous because I can identify the text and several metaphor, analogy or connotative language with examples; and I can explain what would happen if this feature was missing; and I can explain what the purpose of the feature is. 

Reading- Respond using understanding and information

What does the text mean when it says: ' The Superbowl of the canine world?'

The oldest dog show in America.

'is America's oldest dog show'  X

What do the organizers do to get the final seven contestants?

Seven categories

'one of seven categories'

Why were the audience shocked when Miss P was announced the winner?

They expected more.

'They had expected the more experience Matisse'


What did Miss P do after winning?

Went back to British Colombia
'Went back home to British Colombia' X

What attributes would you look for if you were asked to judge a dog show?

Loyalty, Respectful, good at agility and any breed of dog.

Overall I used 'Re-Read' the most because if I couldn't find the answer I would re-read the text to find it.