Predicting, Plot, Characters and Setting

I am learning to predict and to discuss the plot, characters and setting.

Recount Writing

I am learning to write a recount of my experiences.

• sequence my ideas
• use interesting words and add detail
• use time words e.g. after, next, later, finally, first etc
• use capital letters and full stops

Counting Money and Giving Change

I am learning to recognise the value of NZ coins and to add, total and give change.

I needed to count in tens and I did it.   

Pashshun, you completed the task quickly and independently.  You show that you can count up in tens.  You can try adding a wider range of coins and notes now.  
Mrs Templeton 16.11.16

Investigating Change

I liked taking part in our Inquiry Showcase and checking out how toys 
have changed during our visit to the Howick Historical Village.

Sentence Beginnings and Endings

We are learning to retell the main parts of a story accurately.



It was quite easy to read but had to think about the words.  

You did really well Pashshun, it was a tricky text and you managed to read and find the matching parts.  I liked the way you referred back to the book when you were stuck.  Mrs Templeton  

Shape Pizza - Geometry

I am learning to identify, name and sort a range of 2D shapes according to their attributes: (number of sides, corners, parallel lines, curves, size and shape etc.)

Describing a Storm

I am learning to describe a storm using my senses.

To be sucessful, I will choose interesting words to describe what I can see, hear and feel during as storm.


I like the way you tried to plan your ideas and words.  Remember to think hard about the order. Mrs Templeton