BFG's Readers Theatre Learning Story

Learners: Amin, Arnav, Taanvi, Jasmine, Nisita          Learning Coach: Bex Remington          Date: 14 May 2014

Learning Area: iDevelop - Reading: Readers Theatre

Learning Observed

The BFGs WALHT for the week was learning how to read with clarity and expression.  The group chose to do the reader’s theatre story “The Ant and the Grasshopper”.  They read the script separately and then together they chose their roles.  The group practice by themselves for two sessions and then performed in front of a learning coach to be given feedback.  The feedback they were given was to ensure their volume was loud enough for each member of the group to hear so they knew when it was their turn to read.  Once the group has practiced again they read in front of a camera.

Evidence of learning

Video of the BFG’s reading group reading ‘The Ant and the Grasshopper’

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

These learners were working on their capability to read out loud with expression.  They also had to ensure they were working collaboratively so all of the members of the group could hear when it was their turn to read.  The group showed their ability to manage self as they had to read along and not be distracted so they knew when it was their turn to read.

Next Learning Steps

To turn their readers theatre reading into a play that includes movement and props To develop their characters further by giving them special voices To perform in front of a larger group

Drama Learning Story - May 2015

Learner: Nisita, Katherine and Shreya                                        Date: May 20, 2015

Learning Area: The Arts- Drama                                 Learning Coach: Diana Wilkes

Learning Observed

During iExperience this term with the Strategic Leadership Team (SLT), we have been learning how to use movement and space to effectively communicate.  The lasting understanding is that people represent their culture and heritage in different dramatic ways- past and present.  Learners had a variety of opportunities to explore the use of space, props and their body for communicating different ideas.  Nisita, Katherine and Shreya worked in a group to use dramatic techniques to explore drama elements and conventions and exhibited a real passion and enthusiasm for performing. When asked to initiate and develop ideas with others to create dramatic 1 minute skit about a culture they were able to generate some ideas to put together their Egyptian performance.

Evidence of learning

The team works towards effective use of space, facial expressions, use of props  and movement.

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

All members of this team demonstrated that they can work Collaboratively with others towards a common goal.Together they exemplified Capabilities in following complex instructions and ultimately met the success criteria.  They related to each other well but need to work on managing their time. Together they were able to make Connections between what they knew collectively about the culture and how to express that with movement, no sound and imaginary props.

Next Learning Steps

Further explore movements they can make with body, voice, space, and creation of facial expressions to enhance dramatic effect Practicing and focusing on the task so they may stay in character

National young Leaders day

                

                            National Young Leaders Day 21st may 2015

Today in National Young Leaders day I was excited and enjoying going their in a bus.There was a  lot of kids from different schools.Their was people giving speeches about their journey.The first person to give a speech was William Pike.He climbed a mountain and he said that he was going to go to another journey on Saturday.After that we played a a game it was called big ball.Their was more people telling us about their journey.My favourite one was Riley and Steve their journey was about underwater exploring they also have a book about their journey and series about them called underwater explores.I also liked Jamei McDell she sang a song called Crash I really liked it.We got a pen and a book to right some facts about the why the speakers wear saying I wrote some facts down from each speaker.We took a some pictures of the speakers.At last we were allowed to take a class picture.I really liked it their.

Nisita's Daily 5 Learning Story

Learner: Nisita Sharma       Learning Coach: Bex Remington       Date: 18 March 2015

Learning Area: iDevelop - Reading: Daily 5 Word Work

Learning Observed

Nisita’s group was completing their daily 5 in which they get to independently choose from 5 different literacy activities. The activity Nisita chose was one called ‘Chicktionary’.  It is an iPad app that allows the learner to create words from given letters.  This app allows the learner to move up through ranks and levels so as well as the learning, it has a degree of competition to it.  During this observation Nisita was becoming frustrated with how hard the level was and there was a small group of learners all trying to move past it.

Evidence of learning

This video shows Nisita playing Chicktionary as she explains how it works:

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Nisita showed the capability of problem solving and using her knowledge of words to create new words using the letters she had available.  As this is an independent task Nisita demonstrates the key competency of managing self and being able to use her thinking skills.

Next Learning Steps

To look at the letters and use the sounds to create words To begin looking into some of the words she spells to find out what they mean as there were a few times she spelt a word and it was correct but she had no idea what the word was To find other similar games or apps that develop her word knowledge and spelling

Nisita's Narrative Assessment- Science: Strange Liquids - 20.03.15

Learner: Nisita                        Learning Coach: DiWilkes            Date: 20.03.15

Learning Area:  Science

Learning Observed

Today Nisita selected the science session ‘Strange Liquids’ for iExperience.  It is clear that she loves science!  She learned all about viscosity and the states of matter today through some guided exploration.  She had the opportunity to: play some online games to reinforce her knowledge of solids-liquids-gases; play a ‘connect 4’ board game to practice her knowledge of the properties of matter; she drew examples of the states in her learning book and she completed a table while exploring the behaviour of various strange liquids.  Nisita enjoyed the board games and drew some excellent examples of the different states of matter.  She has a clear understanding of what viscosity is and wants to try the ‘oobleck’ challenge!  Everyone enjoyed our cleanup when we created a ‘bubble monster’ from all of the shampoo in the drain.

Evidence of learning

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Nisita demonstrated our principle of curiosity through her questioning.  She related well with others, sharing the materials and ‘strange liquids’ and tidied up her area upon completion.  She managed himself responsibly and respectfully while enthusiastically participating and contributing in conversations.

Next Learning Steps

try some ‘kitchen chemistry’ at home to determine more viscous liquids research the 4th state of matter, plasma, and generate a list of examples

Acrostic poem

Nice
I like reading
Skipping is my favourite sports 
I like learning
Tidy and neat
At school I like learning

Title:Wonderopolis

Here is a link to a website I have found:http://wonderopolis.org/wonder/

I found this website when my Learning Coach Mrs Dillner showed It to me on Wednesday at iExperience time.

One thing I enjoyed about this website is that I saw lots of interesting videos.

You should visit this website and let me know what you think by commenting below!

By:Nisita