Over the part two weeks you have been investigating your family’s immigration history…the where from, why, when and how.
I’d like you to reflect upon your success or otherwise on this task.
So tell me…
Which Habits of Mind have you mostly used to achieve some success on this task?
Can you tell me which habits and how they have helped you?
5A….I have been extremely impressed with the enthusiasm you have displayed in the classroom for our Inquiry…’from all the lands on Earth we come.’
Take the time to read the comments posted if you haven’t already done so. It may assist your team in developing a question for you to research.
Tomorrow we will take the first baby steps to ‘delving deeper’ into our Inquiry.
What ‘deep questions’ will your Inquiry group be investigating?
One more thing…what do you think this image represents?
Image courtesy of the Herald Sun
This morning you completed the Multiple Intelligences survey.
What did you discover about yourself as a learner?
What were the intelligences you rated most highly on?
Do you agree with what this? Why? Why not?
This week you have been asked to share the Year 6 class SMART learning behaviour with mum or dad.
I would like to know which of these behaviours you believe will be the most important for you and your learning this year.
Have a chat with mum or dad and cast your vote on the poll below. It will be interesting to see what everyone thinks!
This morning Mr Rogers and I spent a great deal of class time checking student diaries and homework. Only 2 out of 49 students were up to date with their work.
And your excuse is…???
All that effort preparing your portfolio, writing your script and rehearsing.
Did it pay off?
How did you feel during your presentation and how do you feel now that it is all over?
What feedback did mum and dad give you?
This weekend you have been asked to prepare for the presentation of your Learning Portfolio to mum and dad.
So…hopefully you have your portfolio and your script at home with you this weekend.
Now what? Rehearse! Rehearse ! Rehearse!
Here are a few tips to help you with your rehearsal.
- Practise your presentation aloud (it will not be as helpful if you just say it in your head). Sometimes talking to yourself is not a sign of madness. ( an old fashioned saying)
- Do not rush. Speak more slowly and clearly than you normally would.
- Practise maintaining eye-contact with mum or dad.
and once you have rehearsed and rehearsed…
- Don’t read it. It may be helpful to create some cue cards with simple dot points OR you may be more comfortable with your script as it is.
Finally, remember what we spoke about today in class. Learning is about taking risks and working outside our comfort zone.
Oh and… ‘A’ is for EFFORT!
So…rehearse, rehearse, rehearse!
This certificate was meant to be handed to three or four writers of outstanding Anzac Soldiers’ Letters.
However, considering of the depth of research,the careful attention paid to the task criteria and the conscientious effort applied to composing your letters, deciding upon the worthy few proved far too difficult.
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What was the most important ‘piece of learning’ that you gained from this team project?
The ‘Weekly Tracking Sheet’ outlines for students the learning activities that will take place during the coming week in class. It also contains a weekly goal that you are expected to achieve.
Just as importantly, it is to used as a tool to monitor your ability to keep ‘on track ‘ in relation to the completion of classroom tasks.
Are you managing your learning?