Last week Room 19 was surprised to see a snail making its way across the steps into the classroom. It was a unanimous decision to adopt the snail as our new class pet. The first step was to think of a name for him. The final names we voted on were: Usain Bolt, Slick Willis or Gary. It was a close vote but Gary was the most popular name. We were initially concerned about whether he was a boy or a girl, then we discovered that snails are hermaphodites - they all lay eggs!
Today we have been writing up instructions on how to make a suitable home for Gary. Here are some photos Angus took of Gary's new home. We had lots of fun watching Gary explore his aquarium.
Our group challenge in Week 5 was a yacht race. Before you wonder how we got yachts and an ocean into the classroom we should explain that we are talking about origami yachts. The most challenging part was following the instructions to make the yacht. Then we had to set up the race course along the top of our desks. Then each person in the group had to blow their yacht from one end of the course to the other.
Mrs D was very proud of the Olympic Spirit we showed by playing by the rules, supporting each other and congratulating other teams on a good race.
Last Wednesday Room 19 hosted the Year 3 Assembly. We showed our plasticine athlete models, our building prints and the NZ Sign Language version of Stand Tall, the NZ Olympic song.
Congratulations to the students who received certificates.
Niamh B - Heart of Achievement
Aliya - Achievement Award
Katana - Values Award
In Literacy today we have been looking at Instructions. We found out that instructions have a specific structure. They have a list of equipment and ingredients. The method tells you the what order you have to do things in. The method usually has a sequence of numbered instructions.
We used instructions to make a hot milo drink!
HOW TO MAKE A HOT MILO DRINK Equipment
Electric Jug
Cup
Teaspoon
Ingredients
50 mls milk
1 tsp sugar (optional)
2 heaped tsps of Milo
150ml hot water
Marshmallow to garnish
Method
1. Fill jug with water.
2. Plug jug into socket and switch on.
3. Boil water.
4. Put 2 tsps of Milo into a cup.
5. Add 1 tsp of sugar (optional)
6. Pour 50 mls of milk into cup.
7. Carefully pour boiled water into cup.
8. Stir briskly to mix.
9. Plop one marshmallow on top.
10. Drink and enjoy.
In Room 19 we love maths and it is very exciting to celebrate maths week again this year.
The link to the Maths Week site can be found below, or you can access it from the link provided on the school Maths blog. Everyone will be bringing home details of their own Username and Password in their Home Learning book on Monday. The class laptops are also available in the mornings for you to use.
Click on the links below to explore some great learning sites.
Year 3 & 4 Poetry Competition, Thursday, 9th August, at 11am.
Come along and be inspired by poetry.
This week we have been focusing on poetry and presentation skills. On Friday we presented a poem of our choice to the class to select the three best to represent Room 19 at the Year 3 and 4 Poetry Competition.
The judge, Mrs Brown, said that it was a difficult decision to make as there were so many great presentations. Niamh M, Luca and Quillan will be representing us on Thursday and Marina is the reserve presenter. Nicole and Olivia also received certificates for a great presentation. Thank you to Mrs Brown for judging the class competition.
Click on the links below to listen to the poems. Remember to keep yourself safe by not following any other links or pop-ups.
"I was proud because I usually wouldn't do that in front of people and I tried my best to use good expression." - Niamh M
"I felt nervous, but I did my best." - Luca
"Next time I want to do better by practising more." - Quillan
"I thought I would forget my poem because I learnt it in one day." - Angus
"I was nervous but I still did my poem." - Beau
"Something I want to do next time is remember my actions." - Ethan
"I felt proud when I was presenting my poem." - Fynn
"I thought I did well at the end." - Jamie
"I was a bit nervous at first, but once I did it I felt really proud." - Josh
"I was proud of myself for doing it." - Kane
"Something I need to remember is the words to the whole poem." - Lachie
"I was scared, but I got through." Swastik
"I thought my poem was easy to remember." - Aliya
"It was easier than I thought to stand at the front." - Chloe
"Next time I want to use more actions." - Jada-Lee
"Something I need to remember is the actions. I noticed that it is not that hard after all." - Jordyn
"I was excited when I shared my poem." - Marina
"Today I tried my best at doing my poem because I was pretty nervous." - Niamh B
"I was proud that I faced my fear." Nicole
"I thought my poem was going to be really hard to remember, but it wasn't." - Olivia
Today we have been looking at books that can be read on the computer. Click here and choose a book that interests you. You can read along with the audio on or read it to your self.
