Solving maths problem

This whole week for maths we  revisit how to solve problem using the 4 operation. To solve the problem we had to know our addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. At first I found it hard because I forgot how to do it but then after a while my knowledge came back and it was easy for me to do it. Next I would like to revisit how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions.

Auckland is rated as a liveable city in the world

Auckland is rated third the most liveable city in the world.  Auckland is a great place stay in. It has lovely beaches and beautiful park. I'm so happy to be living in Auckland new Zealand.

New swimming gears

In the morning we had two girls name Samantha and Michaela who came from Te Awamutu to donate swimming gear for our school. They shared  with us there trophy and medals they won in competitive swimming. They also shared with us a little bit about themselves. We are very thankful that these two girls came to our school and donated swimming gear just so that we could swim.

Working in a group

WALT: solve problems involving patterns


I worked in a group to solve a maths problem. In our group we had a discussion on how we will solve the problem. We helped each other to understand the problem. I think that working in a group is much easier because we can help each other and also there will be someone you can discuss the problem with. I really enjoyed working in a group because it made work much easier and I got to be with my friends.

Class rules

Walt: take responsibility for the class rules.

On Friday we combined with room 7 so that we can make up our class rules. I think that it is important to have rules in the class because without rules children would think that they are free to do whatever and then they will become a pain for the teacher. Everyone was given a piece of paper to write down any rules that they think would be suitable for the class. We had only 5 minutes to write down as many rules we can. When that five minutes was over we had to partner up with someone from the other class and then tick that ones that were common. After that we had to get into groups of four and we had to do the same thing. Then we got into groups of eight and tick the common one. Thereafter we had to share the rules that were common to the whole class. We only suggested 8 class rules. The easiest rule for me was to keep the classroom clean at all times. The hardest rule for me to follow is to think twice before you do something and following the teachers instructions.

E-asttle Writing

For my e-asttle recount writing result I got a 4A. I was really happy with my result. When I first started writing a recount I found it very hard but when kept trying and trying I found it very easy. I could now write a recount and my result is improving.  Next time I will try and get a 5B or 5P.

Pak 'N Save poster

Cell phones do not belong in the classroom

Walt: write a speech

Should cell phones be allowed in class?

Greetings to you all. My name is Camille and today I will be speaking to you about the subject, should cell phones be allowed in class.

I have a list of advantages and disadvantages of having a cell phone in the classroom.

Let's start off with the advantages.

According to  www.answer.com did you know that 72% of people agree with the idea of having cell phones in class and 28% disagree.

There are many advantages of having a cell phone in class. One of the advantages are. When you have your cell phone in class your parents will be able to contact you when there's any emergency going on such as accidents and funerals.

These days every cell phone has a camera RIGHT. Well using that camera on your phone is very helpful because when you want to take a photo of any class projects you can just press the button and there you have it. Then you wouldn’t need to spend much time trying to figure out how to take a photo on your netbook.

My last advantage is that when you have your cell phone in class you will be able to take notes on your phone which would be much easier. Then you wouldn’t have to worry about forgetting any school work that needs to be done because you can just look at your phone and then you will know what to do. Isn’t this really awesome.

Now let's look at the disadvantages. At this stage I want to tell you that the disadvantages trump the advantages. (Even though some of the advantages are slightly beneficial).

I strongly believe that having a cell phone in the classroom is a major distraction. According to this comic strip (Show comic strip) when you have your cell phone in the classroom, you will be tempted to text and call your friends. When the teacher is teaching, you’d probably blame the teacher for distracting you but NO, it's actually you that’s getting distracted by your cell phone.

When you have your cell phones in the class you will never know that someone might steal your phone because there can be some thieves around here. Then when you find out that you have lost your phone you would freak out and get angry. Then the teacher would be involved and your class would have to wait until the teacher is finished  with sorting out your business.

In addition having a cell phone in class is another way of cheating. Some children can be tempted to cheat when doing any test or they can just text a friend to tell them the answer. Children these days are very smart when it comes to hiding their cell phones. Children can hide their cell phones in their desk and the teacher might be thinking that he or she is getting something out of their desk but actually he or she is cheating.

In my opinion I say that cell phones should not be allowed in the classrooms they should just stay at home don’t you agree. I hope you have gave this topic a very good thought. Thank you for listening.

 

  

Myths, legends, folktales, fairytales

Jonah Lomu

Reading e-astle

My e-asttle reading result was a 4p. I was very happy with my result. I have improved my reading result from last time. I did well because I listened when my teacher was talking in reading and because I focused on my learning and I took it very serious because I really wanted a high result. I am so happy for my result, but next I would like to improve and get a higher result in reading.

Take away box

Every Monday we go to Tamaki College for technology. I am in graphics class. In graphic class we had to design a take away box telling information about what we're selling. This is my take away box design it was so fun drawing this.

The champions are back

I wish I went to Victoria park to celebrate the All Blacks coming back with the winning trophy. It would be really awesome if this was in the weekend but not on school days so that I could see the All Blacks.

Persuasive Letter

Dear Mr Hendricks

Should lunchtime be shortened?

I think that we shouldn't reduce our lunchtime to half an hour. The reasons are because it is  boring at home and I can learn something after lunchtime.  

Firstly, it’s boring at home because I always have to look after my younger siblings and I find it really boring just sitting on the couch and watching out for the little ones. I’d rather stay at school to learn and play fun games with my friends. Obviously there is no point of shortening our lunchtime.

Secondly, you can still learn something fun after lunchtime like art and topic study. Everyone likes art and topic study so why should we shorten our lunchtime to ½ an hour because the teachers can still teach something after lunchtime.

In conclusion, for the above reasons, I believe that our lunchtime should not be shortened.

Yours sincerely

Camille

Drop, Cover, Hold

WALT: write a paragraph using the W words.

On the 15th of October 2015 at 9:15 am there will be something happening. It’s a national earthquake drill happening all around New Zealand. This drill is a practise to all people in New Zealand to take the right action during the earthquake. So when there is a real earthquake people in New Zealand would know what to do.

Serving breakfast

At sports camp some people got to serve breakfast to the other schools. I was serving peaches and yogurt. Most people went for the peaches but not the yogurt. I really enjoyed serving breakfast at sports camp.

Thank you letter

24th of September

Dear Ms Parkes

Thank you so much for helping us improve our writing this year. Your suggestions were very helpful.

The Diamante poem is one of the things that I enjoyed. I enjoyed doing this because it was something new  and it was fun too.  In my diamante poem, I described the Black Piranha and Electric Eel. It turned out amazing and real fun to read.

I found the 4x4 poem very helpful because it taught me about adjectives, verbs, adverbs, and nouns. It was awesome finding words that described me. I still need help with this poem because sometimes I find it difficult describing other things. Next term, I will practice writing a 4x4 poem to get it right.

Your suggestion you gave to my teacher to record our voice while reading out our story was good for checking if our story  made sense. When I recorded mine, I found that some of my sentences didn't make sense so I had to go back and edit it. This was a really good suggestion.

In term 4, I will try my best to improve my writing and I will practice on what I need to learn on more. I really appreciate you helping us with our writing. Thank you very much Mrs Parkes.

Yours sincerely:

Camille

Cleaning up

At sports camp some people volunteered to clean up the restroom that are in the hall. I volunteered and I enjoyed cleaning the restrooms at sports camp. 

Deci-mat

           

WALT: understand place value of decimals using a deci-mat.

To understand place values of decimal I played a game with Yazmin, Andrea, and Samuel. We all took turns rolling two types of dice. One dice had fraction on it and the other dice just had numbers on it.

In my first picture, 1 whole is divided into tenths. Andrea roll the dice and it land it on two tenths. The red represents two tenths.

In the second picture, 1 whole is divided into hundredths. I rolled the dice and it gave us seven hundredths. I colored it in with the colour yellow.

In the last picture, 1 whole is divided into thousandths. This time Yazmin rolled the dice and it landed on nine thousandths. The colour red represents nine thousands.

I found this game very easy because I had a good understanding of place values of decimals. I didn't find anything difficult. Next I will like to learn about percentages.

the Black Piranha

WALT: write a descriptive paragraph

It was a wonderful Saturday afternoon for fishing. The sun was up shining very bright. My father Jonathan loves fishing. He would go out for fishing nearly every day to catch fish for supper. On every Saturday (if it’s a nice weather), he would take his son out for fishing.

They were fishing along one of South Americas rivers. This was Jonathan's favourite river because he would mostly catch a black piranha. Jonathan wanted to catch a black piranha so he can show it to Luke. Luke has never seen a black piranha before so his father wanted to surprise him.

As they were fishing, Luke’s fishing rod was coming back up so his dad went over to help him pull it up. To their surprise it was a black piranha. Luke was so surprised. His dad was so happy that Luke caught a black piranha.

The Black Piranha is distinctive and has a very dark colour. Its teeth are very sharp and it's a fearsome hunter. The Black Piranha has a tatty body because other Piranha come and eat the tail and fins. This fish has a stocky body and burning red eyes. This fish moves incredibly fast. Watch out for the black piranha because it can bite you.   

When it was time to leave, Luke was smiling all the way to the car. He was so happy that he caught a black piranha. Fishing has become so fun that Luke wanted to go every weekend.