Showing posts with label literacy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label literacy. Show all posts

Sunday, 8 November 2015

Real Characters!

The students have been choosing writing workshops for literacy based on writing purposes. Here are some highlights from the students who chose character description in the first week of term four.



Me and dad both like cars. He has been talking about the new 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA and saying how cool the car is but I don’t think it even looks nice. I have been telling him about the new Dodge Challenger Srt8 Hellcat, he says it's too loud. Manasseh
Ethan’s blue eyes twinkle with a bit of deviousness. James
Panda and Ben adore walkies. Adrielle
I wouldn't call him a giant of a man but he sure is a man. Cameron
I like his ears, they are really funny, the way they flop up and down every time he runs. Suzanna
Of course other people say that their Mum is the best, but my Mum tops them by a MILE! Taylor
She'll play with anyone, even if it's a boy or a girl and if anyone comes to our house, Naisa's the one that will welcome you. Sameer
My mum thinks that she got run over by a car because she has got a bent tail. I think so too. Cody
She is always happy and when she comes home from her kindy, she will come running to me and hug me. Haris
My dad is so cool because he can throw really fast and can jump really high. Jordan
You really need to get to know Liam because he is a really nice person to be friends with and he is really kind too. Bodie
My Dad looked like a barbarian with his old mustache. He is almost fully BALD but my dad still looks good bald. Camden
You wouldn't believe how supportive my Dad is, he will be yelling at me whenever I am playing sport. Deegan
Ethan’s blue eyes twinkle with a bit of deviousness. James
My mum could give me infinite cuddles and her cuddles are the best cuddles ever. They bring me up when ever I am down. Josh
My nanny is a nanny you would LOVE, if she sees someone sad or crying she will make them laugh or smile. Come to her house and she will let you bake anything or she might even bake something for you! Julius
My Dad is kind and helpful. He tells me a lot of funny jokes and he is silly all of the time. Kayden
Julian cleans up after himself and recently he went up on a farm for docking to earn money for him to spend or save. Keighan
Maddie is a “shopaholic”, not just any shopaholic, the “biggest shopaholic” you will ever meet. She can shop till she drops. Kelly-Anne
Did you know Mum is a black belt in karate? So if she says you better watch out, you better watch out. Kiana
She has many nicknames. She is stinky.  She is a cat. When I first got this cat I thought it was a boy.  Well, at least that is what the person who gave it to me said.  However, when we took her to the vet, he said that it was a girl.  Since we had already given her a name, we couldn’t change it.  Most people would think that Zac is a him, not a her. Lachie
He’s probably one of the best hunters that I know of, but not as good as me. Liam Harmer
My cat is really really stupid. He runs across the tiles and slides into the fridge. Liam Hunter
My dad is not afraid of anything, even the big bad bulls running full speed at us. Instead of jumping the fence like me, he stands up and shows them his giant muscles. Liske
He has chocolate hair swayed to the side, styled with gel. Maia
She has twinkly eyes and a pretty singing voice. Monica
Monica is very kind and helpful. She does not make fun of people and she has a big heart. Amie
I like being Shivom’s cousin because he's nice and friendly. Nick
Mum's very funny when she plays football because she always toe-hacks it. Then she starts juggling and that makes me lol. Oscar W
He is always kind and nice and he is letting me call him whatever I want so I’m calling him Cam. Rosie K
The first time you see her she will jump on you and lick you right across the face like a dog drinking water. Shaydn
How she looks is simple, she is a very casual but a classic woman and she really only has two styles: One for round work and meetings, and one for round town and home. Tessa
My dad loves me all the time and I love him too. Toby
Shandah never lies and she is always there when you need her.That’s why she is the most best aunty you can ever have. Unique



Friday, 4 September 2015

Literacy Rotation

In Rimu Hub we have been learning about

  • Stan Walker
  • Lorde
  • Peter Jackson
  • Dick Frizzel
  • Parris Goebel
  • Brooke Fraser
  • Jamie Curry
  • Johnny4Higher

The children were able to research about New Zealand artists and then chose which artist they wanted to learn about. 

Rosie Jones and Kiana Pohe have created a mashup of lyrics to Stan Walker's 'Little Black Box'. 



Head to her blog and give her an awesome comment :)



Head to her blog and give her an awesome comment :)



Tuesday, 1 September 2015

Mickey To Tiki Tu Meke

We have been learning about different New Zealand artists across the arts. Here is a description of an iconic artwork by Dick Frizzell. It is written by Bella C.

Mickey to Tiki Tu Meke

This sketch is a transformation of Mickey Mouse to a tiki, It is designed by a artist named Dick Frizzell. It is called Mickey To Tiki Tu Meke. Dick Frizzell is a famous New Zealand artist who grow up barefoot in Hawkes Bay.

This piece of art starts out as Mickey Mouse then transforms in six steps into a Tiki. A tiki is something that is kiwiana and is often on a necklace.  There is a reversed version of this art that is Tiki To Mickey

The art tells us that there are similarities between NZ and Disney character.  I like this art because it is clever how he transforms one thing into another.  I chose this because it is one of my favourites from him.

Being happy and serious at the same time is something I find unique about it.  It is special to me because it was made by someone that went to the same school as me. And I believe I could do it too, with a little practice that is.

Bella

Wednesday, 26 August 2015

Emailing Jonny 4Higher


At the moment Rimu Hub have literacy groups researching, reading and writing about the New Zealand artist of their choice. One of the groups is investigating the mural / graffiti artist, Jonny 4Higher. It is a boys' group and we are in the process of sending well-written emails to him. Some have already been sent and we wait eagerly for a reply! The Padlet above has the boys' original ideas.

Visit Jonny's website to see his amazing murals!

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UPDATE

Jonny 4Higher replied to Taylor, answering all his questions. Check it out at his blog! His replies to the other boys have been shorter because Taylor was the first to finish the draft of his email.

Friday, 14 August 2015

Blogger of the Week: T3 #1

Blogger of the Week returns again! This time we celebrate with a new logo. What do you think?

Blogger of the Week Logo

Hugh's well presented Lorde poem for Literacy / Arts
The first Term 3 Blogger of the Week goes to Hugh. Hugh has been getting more creative with the "create" part of Learn, Create, Share!

Kia kaha, Hugh!

Please give Hugh a quality comment. He deserves it!

Our proud Blogger of the Week!