Persuasive Writing

Wearable Art

This year we created headbands, pois and a class piuiu (Maori skirt) for our Wearable Arts.  We combined Maori and Pacific cultures to send a message about "How Far Will You Go.... to save the oceans from plastic."  We used a Maori Version of the song from Moana.

Describing a Character

This term I have been learning to describe a character: 
Success Criteria: 

• use describing words 
• use language features e.g. similes and alliteration, 
• use my senses (see, hear, feel,) 
• hook the reader into feeling what the character was like

Little Red Riding Hood is a little girl.  She lives with her mum near a forest.  Her hair is long and dark.  She wears a red cloak over her head and shoulders.  She is nice, kind and helpful.  She loves flowers and took some to her Grandma in her basket.  

Reflection:  I could use some describing words.  It was a bit hard for me trying to write the words down.  

Adding and Subtracting by counting on and back

This term I have been learning to count on and back to add and subtract.

Making Music

In Term 2 and 3 we have been learning to make music using Boomwhackers.  It was so much fun.

Groovy Gardens

This term we have begun an inquiry into what makes a great garden.  This padlet shows the responses we made to questions at the beginning of our study,

Football Fun

This term Room 18 enjoyed a Soccer clinic It was amazing fun

Statistical Investigation

This term I have been learning to help with a statistical investigation
I needed to ask a question, tally, total, make a graph and talk about it.




Reflection:  It was easy to think of the animals names.  It was hard when I lost some work but someone helped me find it.  Then I did it.  I could answer questions but I couldn't think to write.

Self Portrait

This term I have been learning to sketch my face and identify hot and cold colours

All About Me

This term I have been learning to: 

• use a plan to help me write 3-4 ideas on a topic 
• use capital letters and full stops correctly 
• use WordArt to record words and phrases to describe ME!

All About Me

My name is Payton.  My families names are mum, dad, two brothers and I have my cousin over at my house. My Mum is going to my Aunties.  I was going to the beach but it was raining so I couldn’t go to the beach. I am going to the shop with my mum and my dad.  Me and my mum are going to the Warehouse and then we go home.

Making Connections to What I Read

This term I have been learning to make connections to what I read

It  helps me to be a better reader when I can...

• think of a time when...
• think of a memory or what it reminds me of
• think about how the character is thinking or feeling

Welcome

Welcome to my Year 3 learning blog.  This Year I am in Room 18.   My teacher is Mrs Templeton.