Hey, look at that kiwi! By Dhon

WALT understand the identity of New Zealand.
I know this when I make an Inquiry about New Zealand.

Is it raining now? By Rosary

WALT: use critical thinking skills in my reading using De Bono's thinking hats.

Success criteria: I know I can do this when I express my feelings about the god of weather.

Have you seen Tom's boots anywhere? By Rhonda

WALT develop critical thinking skills using De bono's  green thinking hat.
I know I can do this when I make a different ending for ''Tom's Boots''.

Ruff, ruff, Rufus! By Aiden

WALT develop critical thinking skills using De Bono's green hat.
I know this when I creatively come up with an alternative ending.

Have you been to space? By Jayden

WALT: understand space stations.

I know I can do this when I write the evidence for statements that I get from my reading. 

Mum, dad, when could we go back to the lake? By Shannon

On Saturday the 25th of April, it was a sunny bright morning at my cousin's house. My family, cousins and I went to the lake at Hamilton for some exercise. We started walking at 11:30am and came back home at 12:30am.

When we arrived at the lake, we started jogging for about 20 minutes. Minutes rolled by and we started to slow down and finally we stopped. "Ugh! I'm so tired", I said.
"Let's walk instead", replied dad. My mum was way after us. She wasn't tired at all! My dad, cousins, sister and I were looking for fish, baby fish or lily pads. Suddenly, my dad stopped and said, "I found baby fish!"
"Wow! They're so tiny!", my sister said. I was surprised. 13 minutes later, we went back to the car. My mum was waiting there for us and she had been waiting for seven minutes. Then we drove back to my cousin's house.

My cousins, sister and I played Kinetic Sand. I had fun playing with it because I loved making creations. A few hours passed by and we were all still playing outside. Then we decided to go inside to have some food.
We had fish, potato chips, potato fritters and sausages. "Yum!", my cousin said. It was so delicious that I couldn't stop eating! After that, we watched a few movies. That was one of the most interesting day because I have never seen a lily pad and a baby fish before.

The lake was so interesting with fascinating creatures. I hope I get to go again soon so I can explore some more next time.

WALT understand and use descriptive language. 
I know this when I use appropriate adjectives and verbs in my recount.

Rest in peace, all those that died during the war! By Julius

World War 1 started in 1915 when Germany wanted to take over the world but other countries wanted peace and that’s how World War 1 started.

Germany declared war on the British government. New Zealand was part of the British empire, so they joined forces with New Zealand, Russia, Australia and France. A total of 30 countries were involved in the war.

Life in the trenches was hard as the British and France recruited manpower from China to support the troops with manual labour. Their main objective was digging the trenches before the main attack. More than 140,000 labourers from China helped to dig the trenches for the allies in the Western front.

Powers on one side and central powers on the other, the war went on from the 28th of July 1914 until 11th of November 1918. Between the allies and the central powers of Germany, the war ended on the 11th of November 1918 when the allies won and the rest, as we all say, is history.

WALT use the structure of a report.

Success criteria: I know this when I write the title, followed by the details and then the conclusion.  

Run away now Jesus! By Alessandra

WALT understand and reflect about what we have learn during mass.

I know I can do this when I write down today's message from mass.

Is it safe to go down this mine? By Caleb

WALT develop critical thinking skills using De Bono's black thinking hat.
I know I can do this when I write at least write three bad things about the Martha mine.

Let us be like Joseph! By R.J

WALT: understand and reflect about what we have learnt during Mass.
I know I can do this when I write down today's message.

Do you believe in myths? By Tristan

WALT think critically using De Bono's white thinking hat.
I know I can do this when I can retell the story in my own words.

New Zealand is the best! By Kayla

WALT understand the identity of New Zealand.
I know this when I make an inquiry about New Zealand.

Yes, I will obey you Lord! By Shannon

 

 

WALT understand and reflect on today's message from mass.

I know this when I explain how I feel about Jesus' escape from king Harold.

Jesus, quick, hide! By Launoa

WALT reflect on today's mass.
Success Criteria: I know I can do this when I use the De Bono's red thinking hat to describe my emotions about today's message

Run away before king Herod kills you! By Cheska

 

WALT: reflect on today's Mass.
Success criteria: I know I can do this when I use the De Bono's red thinking hat to express my feelings about St. Joseph

Celebrate the feast day of Saint Joseph! By Aiden

WALT reflect on the scriptures from mass.

I know this when I can rewrite today's message and write 3 emotions that I felt during mass.

Do you know anything about Easter? By Rhonda

WALT understand the importance of Easter.
I know this when I make an Inquiry about Easter.

What do you know about bear cubs? By Siu

WALT develop critical thinking skills using De Bono's thinking hats.
I know I can do this when I write 9 facts and 4 good points about bear cubs.

Did you know that Joseph was a carpenter? By Rosary

WALT: reflect on today's Mass.
Success criteria: I know I can do this when I use the red thinking hat to express my feelings about St. Joseph.

Did you know about saint Joseph? By Jayden

WALT: reflect on message from mass.

I know I can do this when I explain where Joseph was most recognised from.

Ooohhh! Some amazing gold! By Glen

WALT: understand and identify descriptive language.
Success criteria: I know I can do this when I write 6 adverbs to match with the verbs that I find from my reading.

This is my last chance!! By Rhonda

WALT understand and use descriptive language.

I know I can do this when I list 10 adverbs to describe the verbs that I have found from the story.

Do you know something about Easter? I do! By Jayden

WALT: make an inquiry about Easter.

I know I can do this when I write what I know, then what I want to know, followed by the answers and finally the evaluation.

Let's fight for freedom! By R.J

WALT: develop critical thinking skills using De Bono's thinking hats.
I know this when I write and explain three three emotions that I have from reading a war diary.

Help, I'm trapped in a cave! By Julius

WALT understand and identify descriptive language. 
Success criteria: I know I can do this when I find suitable adverbs for the verbs that I have found from my reading.

Help me now! By Alessandra

WALT understand and use description language.

I know I can do this when I list 10 adverbs to describe  the verbs that I have found from the story.
  

Come back to God! By Siu

WALT understand the importance of Easter.
I know this when I make an inquiry about Easter.

The Lord has resurrected! By Cheska

WALT understand the importance of Easter.

I know I can do  this when I make an inquiry about Easter. 

Easter is Jesus' time! By Aiden

WALT understand the importance of Easter.

I know this when I make an inquiry about Easter.

Jesus is our hero! By Kayla

WALT understand the importance of Easter.
I know this when I make an inquiry about Easter.

Help, help, I need to destroy my micro bots! By Cameron

On Easter Saturday, I asked my dad if I can sleepover at my nana’s house. He said, “Yes! You can.” So I pack my clothes for church and some balls to play with. When I got to nana’s house, I said “Hello!” to her. She asked, 

"What are you doing here?” I said 

“I am sleeping over.” As soon as I got in the house, I asked for some noodles because I was hungry.

When I was having my noodles, John got a text from my aunty saying that Xavier left Eli at home so we picked them up. John asked Eli what he had for dinner. Eli said, “I had a hot chocolate.” So we went to McDonald's to get a cheeseburger for Eli.

When we got home, I went inside to watch Big Hero 6. Eli came in and ate his food while watching with me. Big Hero 6 is a robot who helps Hero to destroy his microbots. Hero like to fight robots. Hero can upgrade his friends into superheroes.

After Big Hero 6 had finished, I played a little bit of Minecraft. I built a snow house with water in it because if you put lava in it, it will burn the snow. I also built a fun and easy maze with some green wool and leaves. After that I went to bed because it was late.

I wish we had more time with Xavier. Maybe we can pick him up earlier next time.

WALT use appropriate language features in a recount.

I know I can do this when I use speech marks in my writing.