Writing Machine + Instructional Writing

Hi team,

Writing Machine activated.... now chuck in some instructional language.... what do ya get??

Even awesomer writing!!

Everyday We're Shuffling!!!!

Hi team,

Post your comments about Stepz Dance so far:-)

Brian Falkner and a girl from Room 4.75!

Maths Problem For The Week - Peaches

Week 7 Rust Proofing - Maths

What Do Our Parents Think Of The Modern Learning Environment??

Hi parents,

During this term we are looking at different design options for the upcoming rebuild of our school. A basic explanation of a Modern Learning Environment or MLE is that rather than single cell classroom, we have larger spaces that more than 1 class of students will work in. Less walls and more "open plan" teaching and learning. This will mean that students will work with more than one teacher and in terms of the space, won't have their own desk and tray which in turn will not restrict them from always working in the same place. 

Already in our class we have moved the furniture and desks around to try to create different learning spaces and so far it has been working well. Having more than 30 students in one space will be a challenge for teachers and students and will mean that we have to change the way we work and learn.

What I would like from you is some feedback from you as parents to help us move forward. I have told the students that they can sit alongside you (your choice) while you write your feedback and I encourage you to be as open, detailed and critical as you like. 

You may wish to comment on space size and layout, noise, the classroom logistics, teaching styles, learning styles, technology, furniture and storage in your feedback.

Your child will direct you to the comment area to post your feedback.

Thanks for your support.
Kind regards,

Matt

Team Work....And A Couple Of Spoons!

 

 

 

 

What you looking at??

Harlem Shake Room 4 3/4 Style!!!

One of our first attempts!

Bullying

Hi team,

Here is the link to the video clips
http://whatsthebigideaprogram.com/?page_id=104

In the comment section write a summary of the events that happened in the clip, looking at things from different perspectives and points of view. Give your own opinions and personal experiences as well.

Remember not to look at any of the other clips at this point.

We will share these tomorrow morning. Deep thinking people......deep thinking:-)

Brian Falkner at Balmoral

Today we were very fortunate to have author Brian Falkner visit our school and share his stories about how he came about writing some of his best-selling books. He shared some of his secrets to writing a "winner" story and gave us some pointers to help us with our writing. He also shared some technology and threw in some quick wit for good measure! Post a comment and let us know what you thought of Brian. Don't just talk about the headset either...haha

Modelling My Writing

Hi team,

Here is the first draft of my writing today for you to look at, pull apart, get ideas from and critique. Post the next sentence(s) in the comment section.

The door swung open and the wind came gushing in. A man appeared in the doorway carrying what looked like a large bag, could have been a suitcase. He limped inside so as to move closer to the now blazing fire. As he removed the hood on his large jacket I could see his face. He looked exhausted. I gestured to him to take a seat on the old sofa and he gratefully obliged. The rusty kettle whistled like a locomotive so I took it from the stove and poured two cups of tea.

As the warm tea brought colour back to his seemingly frostbitten face, I noticed a small trickle of blood running down his cheek……