Composition art.

 

Explanation writing. What causes an earthquake DLO 🌏

                                                     We were learning about explanation writing and what it is. Explanation writing is when you explain to someone why or how something happens. We got to pick what question we wanted to answer from a lot of options and I wanted to find out why what causes an earthquake. First we had to do some research notes on google. I found some information on how earthquakes happen and why. Second, we had to plan on what the purpose the main body and our conclusion. Next we had to make a diagram about our question on google drawings. It was quite hard because we had to make it from scratch. Lastly was the writing part which took a while. We had to include 3-5 or even more sentences in one paragraph and technical words. 

I found it easy to research for my information on google and put it into my own sentences. Another thing I found easy was to create all the shapes on google drawings and add them onto my diagram and onto my DLO (Digital learning object). It was a bit challenging at first but once I new what i wanted it to look like it got much easier. To help me make the shapes, I had looked at images of it so I had an idea of what to make it look like.

I found it challenging to figure out what to say to add audio onto my slides. I thought instead of me just reading the paragraph out I would try to sum up each part in my audio. When you sum up something, you add all the important parts into one sentence and make it smaller. Another challenging thing to do was finding out what words I should've made red as a technical word. Technical words are words that relate to the topic that you choose. Eg, For earthquake some of my technical words were: Tectonic plates, Shaking and heat.

I really enjoyed doing this because I thought it was so interesting learning about how earthquakes happen and how they're caused. I also thought it would be cool to learn about earthquakes because my parents were teaching me a bit about them too me when I was young. Even in year 2 I remember Mrs Thomas teaching us about earthquakes and how they were caused. Because of this I wanted to extend my knowledge on earthquakes and learn more about them.

I was learning how to be a researcher. To be a researcher I had to organise data/ information I gather and choose the right source for the information I needed. The other thing I needed to do was to formulate questions to help me find out.

Next time I might make my audio sounds more longer and detailed so my reader or listener can learn more about what i'm saying. Also next time I might try and put more work into my drawings so people can understand more what they're supposed to look like. The last thing I might do next time is pick a question I haven't learnt that much about so I can learn more new things while researching.

Spain DLO 🇪🇸

 

In term 4 week 1 Room 9 and 10 got a surprise parcel and know one knew what it was about. When we opened it, inside there were different letters from kids all across the world. In buddies we each got a letter and read it. We learnt about what they eat, wear, and do after, during and before school. Then the teachers decided in our buddies we were going to make a DLO (Digital learning object) about that country. We had to include the flag, The country and its capital, A special food they eat, A special clothing they wear, A special holiday and another interesting fact about that country.

I learnt how to add audio onto slides with a cool app called Cloud audio recorder. I also learnt how to link sites to images on slides so if you click it it'll take you somewhere about the image. You can link things on images by going on the thing you want to link then copy and pasting the words in the search bar, then you click the image and then Ctrl K and Ctrl V and apply it!

I found it easy to use the voice recorder and make sure every word was clear so the person listening can understand everything I was saying. I also found it easy to look for information on google to give the reader more information about the country. 

In the beginning I found it challenging to find a good video to link onto our special holiday for the country. Me and my partner looked through a lot of videos until we finally found one that we thought was good. Then we were having trouble on how to link it to the image. Once we had found out we instantly did it because it turned out to be so easy! Another thing that was hard was trying to fit all of the images and audio onto one slide so it didn't look to packed. 

I really enjoyed finding interesting facts with my partner, It made it so much easier with two brains! And i enjoyed using Cloud audio recorder and learning how to use it and attach my voice onto slides.

Next time I might have to add more information into the recordings so the reader or listener would learn more information about Spain and their culture. Also next time I might try and add more information to teach the reader more about this amazing country!

Spring writing 💐

 

We were learning about writing very descriptive information about what the best parts about spring to us. I found it easy to use an online thesaurus to find better vocab for  words that could be more descriptive. I found it challenging to change all my level 1 and 2 words to make it more specific so I can achieve a better standard.  Next time I think I will add more level 3 adjectives so I can be on a higher standard and I can increase my spring vocabulary. 

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My Smiley face gif

 We were learning how to make a gif using piskel. I found it easy to add all of the different shapes and colors. I found it challenging to add all the different movements so my smiley face can move around. I enjoyed using a new gif app to make my own gif. Next time I might add more things into my piskel so its more detailed.

 

Have a Heart Powtoon!! 💙

 

We were learning how to make a powtoon about one of our REACH values. I found it easy to think of a powtoon about the REACH value have a heart. I found it challenging to  find the right backgrounds for the playground scenes. I enjoyed being able to choose what REACH value I could make a powtoon about. Next time I might choose a different/harder REACH value so I can challenge myself more.

My sunflower research question 🌻

 

We were learning about sunflowers so we had to write a research question about sunflowers. I found it easy to research my question in google and then write it down on slides. I found it challenging to think of a question I wanted to find out the answer to about sunflowers. I enjoyed finding out how much water a sunflower needs per day so I can care better for my sunflower. Next time I might think of another question so I can learn more about sunflowers. 

The case of the missing everything (trailer)

 

We were learning how to make a powtoon on a movie trailer relating to our favourite book. I found it easy to add all the characters, backgrounds, sound and all the other effects. I found it challenging to pick all the translation between each slide. I enjoyed recording my own sounds and voice overs. Next time I might try and add less slides because its only a trailer of the book.

How to draw a Smiley face!! 😋😋

 

We were learning about how to write instructions on how to draw a smiley face. I found it easy to imagine drawing each step and I was writing it down. I found it challenging to make sure every part made sense. I enjoyed writing about how to draw a smiley face because I like smiley faces :). Next time I will try and add more steps or break down my bigger steps into 2 steps.

How to care for a dog!! 💜

We were learning about writing instructions on how to care for a dog! I found it easy to think of the ideas since I have my own dog that I care for. I found it challenging to add in the little details to each step so it made more sense. I enjoyed writing about how to care for dogs because I love dogs, they are amazing and adorable!! Next time I might write in more ways on how to care for a dog so you and your dog can have more fun together.

How to play Rob the nest!!

 

We were learning about how to write instructions on how to play a game called Rob the nest. I found it easy to think about how to play this fun game so I could have more ideas on how to write instructions about how to play it. I found it challenging to add those little details to each step so if I took the class to play this game it would turn out right. I enjoyed writing instructions about this fun game because it's a very popular game and lots of people enjoy playing it. Next time I might split in half so a how to set it up and a how to play.

How to brush your teeth!

 

We were learning about how to write instructions on how to brush your teeth. I found it easy to write down the instructions I thought of and then imagine them in my head to see if they make sense. I found it hard to add lots of detail so if somebody followed these instructions they would have clean teeth at the end of reading it. I enjoyed writing instructions about how to brush your teeth because brushing your teeth is very important and hygenic. Next time I might try and add more steps/detail so it will make sense to people reading it.

The BFG

 

We were learning about writing a BFG themed acrostic poem and descriptive slides about the BFG. I found it easy to think of word that relate to Sophie for my acrostic poem. I found it challenging to find out how the BFG speaks. I enjoyed thinking of what the BFG would do in his free time. Next time I might choose a different word to do my acrostic poem with that relates to the BFG

Quality blog comments

 

We were learning how to make a quality blog comment so we can do good comments on other peoples blog. I found it easy to think and relate to what I wrote on the fridge and use the sentence starters too. I found it challenging to think of my own ideas to put in the blank boxes but once I looked deeper I found something. I really enjoyed doing this activity and learning about how to make a quality blog comment. Next time I might think of some different highlights of someone else's blog to do this activity with.

No whey!!

 

We were learning about what would happen if we added liquids to other liquids. I found it easy to follow the method and do the experiment with my chosen group. I found it challenging to write the textures down onto my sheet since I didn't really know how to word it. I really enjoyed doing this experiment and learning about acid and bases and PH. Next time I might try too add more stuff on what I had noticed.

Tik tok report

 

'We were learning how to write a report about Tik tok. I found it easy to search up the information on google and write it on docs before copy and pasting it on slides. I found it hard to think of some of the information by myself but I thought of some by myself eventually. I really enjoyed finding out things about the app tik tok. Next time I might add more detail into my paragraphs.

My blog tour with screencastify~~!!

Welcome to my blog!! Hope you like it and all my learning. (sorry about the quick ending) <3

Heat experiment

We were learning to do an experiment about different temperatures and if they effect food coloring.

I found it easy to follow the instructions with the group I was assigned with. I found it hard to explain my observations onto our worksheet. I really enjoyed being able to do a heat experiment with lots of different people and equipment. Next time I need to make sure that my answers scientifically make sense.

Pirate digital escape room

We were learning how to escape a digital room based on pirates! I found it easy to solve most of the riddles, but some of them were challenging. I found it hard to find out which code went of on each lock but i did it eventually. I really enjoyed doing all the pirate themed riddles since i love riddles and fun challenges. Next time I need to try and get all the answers right the first time instead of just guessing first then finding out the answers.

My speech on slides

We were learning how to put our speeches into pictures on slides. I found it easy to think of images that could relate to the key parts of my paragraphs. I found it hard to record my voice with screencastify because I was new to it and didn't really understand how to use it, but i eventually got it. I really enjoyed making the slides because it was fun to visualise them in my head and do them on slides. Next time I need to make sure my pictures match what i'm trying to say if other people can't understand them.

Recipe reading comprehension

We were learning how to read different food recipes and try to find out certain parts of the recipe. I found it easy to look at the recipe and see the some clues or the answer on the sheet. I found it hard to see some of the questions for example it would say "do u need canned or diced tomatoes?" But the ingredients wouldn't say either of those things, so some of the questions hard to understand. I really enjoyed being able to learn these kind of things in the classroom because to me, this was a really fun and easy activity to do. Next time I need to understand some of the questions better so my answers make more sense.

Hogwarts digital escape room

We were learning how to escape a digital escape room based on the famous Harry Potters school Hogwarts! I really enjoyed being able to use my Prior knowledge and the clues on my screen to solve lots of fun riddles. I found it easy to see and understand how each of the clues relate to the answers. I found it hard to understand some of the questions in the riddles but eventually I got there in the end. Next time I need to make sure I need to have good explanations for my correct answers.

A digital me!

We were learning how to use polyline and curve in google slides to make a digital version of yourself. I found it easy to to find some colors to color my digital me, even though i had to create my own colors, it was still fun to do! I found it hard to try and make all the different shapes for my face and neck but i did my best. I really enjoyed being able to write about me and tell everyone about me, my favourite activities, favourite places and my goal this year. Next time I need to try to make my shapes look more inline with my actual photo.

If I were a tree in autumn

We were learning about autumn and if we were a tree in that beautiful season. I found it hard to make my words more detailed but in the end I did what I could. I found it easy to imagine the life of an autumn tree and write  my thoughts. I really enjoyed visualising my thoughts and putting them into words. Next time I will try to add more detail into my writing.

Lock Down Diary Page

We were doing a diary while we were in lockdown abou lots of different things. I really enjoyed being able to share part of my lockdown and decorating my page. I found it easy to write my thoughts onto the page as I knew what I wanted to write. I found it hard to explain my thoughts even though i knew what to do, I wasn't really good at explaining it myself. Next time I will try to add mre detail into my writing.

Inferenecing!

We were learning to inference so we could understand stories even if there were no words. I found it easy to think of ideas that had enough detail for me and my friends to understand and relate to. I found it hard to understand inferencing but after this activity I have learnt a lot.  I really enjoyed being able to visualise these pictures in my head and writing them on my slides. Next time I need to finish quicker so i can get more learning finished!

My Extinct Collaged Animal

We were learning how to create a google drawing of an extinct animal. My learning shows that I learnt how to make all the different shapes and textures to form my picture of a canadian Lynx. I found it easy to find all the different textures, but it was quite hard to find all the shapes for my Lynx. I really enjoyed being able to see all the different textures and being able to use my own creativity to make my own animal. Next time I need to finish it a bit faster so I can get more of my learning finished.

Nau mai, haere mai!