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Weekend

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Diamante Poem - Giraffes

Learner:  Ashvir      Learning Coach: M Lennon - LH2      Date:   23 November 2016

Learning Area:  Literacy - Poems

NZC Achievement Objective:  English; Speaking, Writing, Presenting:  Acquire and begin to use sources of information, processes, and strategies to identify, form, and express ideas.

Giraffes

giraffes

long, tail

eating, walking, kicking

baby, tail, horns, spots

kicking, eating, drinking

tail, slow

giraffes

Learning Observed

Ashvir has been learning to write Diamante Poems themed around his recent visit to Auckland Zoo. Firstly, Ashvir had to brainstorm different nouns, adjectives and verbs about giraffes.  Then he had to choose which ones he would use to make his poem make sense. Ashvir was given a template structure to follow, which listed the order in which his nouns, adjectives and verbs needed to be.  He was able to follow the structure independently to produce the above poem.

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

During this learning, Ashvir demonstrated that he was: Connected - actively taking part in learning conversations and activities. Capable - understanding the different parts of speech have different purposes. Curious - asking questions and seeking new vocabulary. Thinking  - able to brainstorm and find words relevant to the topic.

Next Learning Steps

Teach others how to write a diamante poem. Begin thinking about opposite words for an antonym diamante poem.

Get Set Go!

Learner:  Ashvir      Learning Coach: M Lennon - LH2      Date:   17 November 2016

Learning Area:  iExperience

NZC Achievement Objective:  Health & Physical Education; Movement skills; Science and technology -  Students will develop a wide range of movement skills, using a variety of equipment and play environments.

Learning Observed

During iExperience Ashvir has been participating in the Get-Set-Go programme. In Get-Set-Go Ashvir has been learning to balance using different parts of his body, and to move around while balancing something on his head.  Ashvir was able to confidently balance and move around with ease. After his balancing session Ashvir began learning skills in throwing and catching.  He actively participated in a range of games that saw him throwing and catching, firstly, a soft toy, then a tennis ball to a partner.

Evidence of learning

Here you can see Ashvir with his Hapu group in a range of Get-Set-Go activities.

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

During this learning, Ashvir demonstrated that he was: Connected - actively taking part in all games and activities. Capable - understanding that you need to point and aim before you throw. Curious - asking questions about why throws went in the wrong direction. Managing Self  - able to use equipment appropriately.

Next Learning Steps

Keep asking for advice when you’re throwing doesn’t go straight. Remember to make a basket out of your hands when someone is throwing a ball for you to catch.

Chickens

Learner:  Ashvir      Learning Coach: M Lennon - LH2      Date:   14 October 2016

Learning Area:  iExperience

NZC Achievement Objective:  Science; Living World; Ecology  Recognise that living things are suited to their particular habitat.

Learning Observed

During iExperience Ashvir has been learning about Chickens and their habitats. Ashvir has been a keen participant in learning about the chickens.  He has learned about egg incubation, the care of baby chicks and the needs of chickens as they grow bigger. Shortly after the chicks hatched Ashvir was able to see what they felt like so he could describe the chickens accurately. During iDevelop Ashvir furthered his curiosity by being able to describe the chicks to others.

Evidence of learning

Ashvir was a little nervous about holding the chick, so he opted to pat it instead.

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

During this learning, Ashvir demonstrated that he was: Connected - actively taking part in learning conversations and activities. Capable - understanding that chickens have different needs. Curious - asking questions about the needs of chickens. Managing Self  - able to carefully pat the chick without scaring it.

Next Learning Steps

Keep sparking your curiosity about chickens by asking lots of questions. Look at the future needs of chickens and what we can do to ensure their comfort.