A-frame vs flat roof test

Swimming Writing

WALT: entatane 

Swimming Writing 14.8.14

My body starts to shake as the airy silence takes over me. Not a noise, not a sound, just silence. I glance to my left as Jacob turns to face me. he gives me a smiles. Then I put on my game face. Then every thing seems to slow down. My heart pulses in my ears. The hooter goes, I hurtle into the pool at lightning speed. 

Thump! my stomach breaks through the surface. My nose is flaming with bubbles. All is can hear and see is frantic splashing coming up out of every direction. I taste chlorine in my gaping month as I burst the surface to gasp a breath of air. I'm exsorsted. My legs are burning and my thies are killing me.

I finally see the end of the pool rocketing towards me like a incoming fraught train. I start to slow down. "But I can't I say Keep going, just about there". Thwack! My hand smack onto the wall as my body comes to a screeching halt.

 I burst up to the surfios for a much deserved breath. Cheers erupted. as a take my goggles. I glance over where the parents are all sitting. I see my mum jumping up and down. I blush as she put her thrums up at me. Then I turn and high five Jacob in the lain next to me. He's grinding from ear to ear. Then he exsclames. "we tied."

By Ben Irvine

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The Learning Pit 21/8/14

WALA: The Learning Pit

Description: We have been learning about when good learning happens.  

Task: Share what you know about the learning pit.

Post Criteria

Your post must have a:

Title (capital letters for beginning of each word)

WALT at the top 

Image - something visual for the reader (a picture of the learning pit)

Description:

Criteria 

Evaluation

I was in the pit when we were learning fractions because I didn't know to times the bottom number and the top number

I got out of the pit by asking a buddy and then a teacher.

I think the pit helps you to be challenged in your learning.

Criteria:

Draw the Learning Pit.

List at least 3 feelings that you might have when you are in the pit.

List at least 3 strategies that you could use to get out of the pit.

Label where good learning happens.

List 3 things you could say to yourself when you are in the pit.

Feedback:

You did a good picture because you can see it clarly.

Feedforward: 

I think next time you could add more fellings.

Cam'Ryn

Diagram of the learning pit

Te reo Maori learning poster

Writing Hiwi the Kiwi

Writing

 Hiwi the Kiwi 

Hey you, yes you, listen up. You and most people know how to fish but do you know how to fish properly and safely? It is vital you listen up because this could keep you out of jail and keep fish and chips going!

So let's get the point about fishing, it is definitely a fun and exciting sport but why in the world would you put big fish back in the sea? This is where it gets interesting. Why is. Because big fish may have babies in their stomachs and if you eat the fish you will kill the babies and the next generation of fish. Remember to put the big fish back in the sea and then you can wait until they get even bigger then you can catch them for your tea.

So now that we have talked about fish getting bigger and reproducing now we are going to talk about water safety and how to use and activate locator beacons.

Hey! don't stop listening this this is only the third paragraph.  In your boat there should be a yellow milk bottle looking thing.  In case of emergency you open it up and inside there is three flares and one locator beacon that looks like a tube thing. Go to the fourth paragraph to learn how to use a flare or go to the fifth paragraph to learn how to activate the locator beacon.

How to work a flare:

First you get the flare out of the yellow milk bottle thing.  Then you hold it high above your head and pull hard on the bottom of it.  WARNING Do not look into the top of the flare!  

How to work the locator beacon:

This beacon is activated by salt water.  If your boat capsizes the beacon will automatically start to flash and send a signal to the coastguard to come and rescue you. 

Are you still listening? Don't forget I could still save your life! Hopefully this has taught you how to be safer around water and how to make sure future generations get to eat fish and chips.  If you didn't pay attention to anything have said remember this one thing - always wear a LIFE JACKET when you are out on the water.

By Ben