WALT: write explanations

WALT: write acrostic poems

Our acrostic poems about respect in the classroom...

Welcome back to Term 1 2017!!

Walt: write explanations

In Room 15 we have been writing explanations. We got to design a robot and explain how it works.....Here is some of our examples!!

How my robot works

My robots name is called Rainbow Robot and she is a girl. She makes my life easier. She mostly does everything. I am going to tell you about my robot. First my robot helps me do my homework. She tests me on my basic facts and listens to me read and writes in my books. My robot can also do my chores, for example cleaning my room and making my bed. Lastly she buys me toys and other presents.

Written by Lila Watson.

How my robot works

My robot is Rainbow Sprinkles, she is a girl. She is my best friend and she has special rainbow powers. She is a very good helper. She helps me clean up. I am going to explain how she works.

My robot helps me do my homework because she does my basic facts and reads my books them puts them into my reading log. She can also make me my breakfast and makes my lunch, then gets my bag ready. My robot has very special powers because when she's happy Rainbow Sprinkles come out of her ears. When she moves rainbow sprinkles come out of her wheels. 

My favourite thing about my robot is her name and her colours. Whats your favourite thing about your robot?

Written by Stevie Selby.

Self-Editing and using Success Criteria

In Room 15 we have been focussing on self-editing. This means we have been resourceful learners by using editing cards, alphabet word cards and editing pencils to check our work. We also have success criteria glued into our writing books (like a check list) to help us remember what we need to check off in our writing. Have we re-read our writing 3 times (does it make sense?), have we checked for capital letters, full stops and correct spelling of words.

WALT: write sensory poems

WALT: write sensory poems
Success Criteria: I can

• say what I see, hear, smell, feel and taste
• use descriptive words
• describe a setting

The Beach

I see the shiny shells

I hear waves crashing

I smell dog poo

I feel the hot sand on my feet

I taste fish and chips

Written by Daisy-Kate

The Beach

I see the golden sparkly sand going through my hand

I hear people talking together by the beautiful sand

I smell dead rotten fish

I feel very hairy dogs at the beach

I taste fish and salty chips.

Written by Lila

The Beach

I see the blue water splashing onto the golden sand

I hear the yellow and pink crabs snapping at each other

I smell dead fish

I feel the water lapping against my leg

I taste yummy hot fish and chips

Written by Flynn

The Beach

I see waves crashing 

I hear dogs barking

I smell fresh salt

I feel cold water

I taste icecream

Written by Ethan

WALT: Write expressively - Term 1

WALT: write expressively 

I know I am successful when....I can

• use adjectives, adverbs, onomatopoeia, personification, similes and metaphors.
• use my senses to help me describe
• use present tense
• write poetry