Spelling Check

Round round round we go!!!!

Hello master rounders!!!

Complete the following... remember where to chop:-)

1. 1 decimal place

a. 3.45
b. 4.65
c. 7.62
d. 1.47
e. 6.95
f. 3.34

2. 2 decimal places

a. 4.765
b. 7.456
c. 8.418
d. 2.223
e. 7.999
f. 0.368

3. OMG 3 decimal places

a. 7.2347
b. 9.1734
c. 8.9912
d. 1.9876
e. 9.2319
f. 3.9728

Once you can do all these then you have mastered "rounding"
Copy and paste into the comment section to save time:-)

Poetry In Term 4

Hi team,

I hope that you enjoyed and learnt a bit about the events that happened in Hiroshima during World War 2. This term we will look at poetry so as an introduction I thought we would write a Haiku Poem (Japanese style poetry) about Hiroshima and the dropping of the atomic bomb.

Continuing with our writing goal of "painting a picture in the reader's mind" begin to brainstorm some ideas for your haiku poem. We will finish crafting them tomorrow and then use our wonderful creative skills to publish them.

Finally we will put all of our poems together and make a book of poetry.

Use ideas from the book I read you today to generate some feelings and emotions to help with your draft.

Term 4 - Week 2

Hello awesome people!
This week is a short week but we have lots to do before we go to athletics on Friday! Make sure you have your togs with you every day for our regular swimming plus any other spots that we might sneak in to!
Also you have all had a weeks grace with homework so I expect 100% effort from everyone otherwise you will miss out on fun activities.
Also make sure you have something to read every day! No more random drawing and writing our names:-P
Ok enjoy your labour day!
Matt

One Size Does Not Fit All...

Today we read an article about a student from Christchurch who has a learning difference call Dyspraxia that affects the planning of his movements and coordination. 
As a result of this he finds it difficult working within the National Standards Testing System which labels him as Below even though in his words he is "not dumb."

Address a letter to - The Minister of Education - expressing your feelings on this issue with links to your own learning. Sign it at the bottom (first name only).

We will discuss this further in Philosophy this week.

Here is the link to the article
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/education/7818865/National-standards-belittle-people-like-me

Term 4 - Swimming

Hi team!

Tomorrow is the first day of Term 4 and also the first day we have swimming!!!
So bring your togs, towel and goggles and let's enjoy the sun:-)

See you tomorrow,
Matt

The Chonginator Is Back!!

Hey team,

Thanks for the nice messages on the whiteboard! I see we have 5 new class members... Sounds exciting:-P

From what Jules has said it sounds like you were all awesome last week... All of you huh??!! Hmmmm

Well, have a great holiday and I look forward to catching up next term. Be prepared for a great last term of 2012!

Matt:-)