Monday, May 26, 2014

Isobel's Homemade Tornado Video



The video was a part of Shakers and Movers Inquiry Unit.

Minor learning in other areas are for this video were :

To speak clearly in the video.
To use ICT to enhance learning

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

How a Tsunami is Formed

A tsunami creates lots and lots of damage.

An earthquake is caused by large plates underground which smash together to make a massive earthquake. The pressure from the earthquake forms teeny waves in the deep ocean. Soon as the tsunami gets close to shore it forms a large wave.

An amazing fact is that a tsunami can move a thousand kilometres a hour. 

A tsunami creates extensive damage to towns and cities.

How a Tsunami occurs

Monday, April 14, 2014

Reading Assessment

Isobel is Reading at a Gold Level.
Her goals are highlighted.

  • Reads familiar high frequency words independently and automatically.
  • Reads silently normally. Also can read aloud confidently with expression and intonation. 
  • Reads a variety of texts with growing independence. 
  • Able to predict content and story development
  • Able to explain and refer to characters, events and settings
  • With support, can draw conclusions using identified information/ ideas in the text.
  • Beginning to justify simple prediction


Term 1 - Swimming

Next Step: To perfect breathing technique

Improve Kicking.