Literature Circle Learning Story- Verbs group

All learners require literacy skills in order to be contributors and active participants in society. We believe that learners must study, use and enjoy language and literature when communicated orally, visually or in writing.  We have been working really hard this term to learn how to have a ‘Book Club’ in literacy iDevelop.  We began by learning about how to select and why to select a ‘Best Fit’ book- please ask Shaun what book he is reading and how he knows it is a best fit on a regular basis.  Shaun learned all about the 5 finger strategy to help him choose.  The Verbs group was also introduced to an online book resource called http://booktrackclassroom.com to which Shaun has an account. In our Literature Circle each learner has a different role each week:  Summariser, Literary Luminary, Word Wizard, Discussion Director, Connector, Artful Artist or Researcher which ensures that the book club runs smoothly.  Shaun was a great Connector and has improved the amount of content he can contribute.  He is developing confidence at sharing in our meetings and has been well prepared for some of our meetings.  He participates and contributes in the discussions with prompting.

Evidence of learning

Collaborative Literature Circle Document - Verbs   Snippet of Meeting

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Shaun is showing Connectedness by relating his work to the text we are reading. He is relating to others well by remaining respectful while others speak and he is Collaborative when he is participating in the discussion.  He is also developing his Capability in reading conversation and oral language.

Next Learning Steps

Always have a Best Fit book at school everyday and read every night at home, out loud when possible Visit booktrackclassroom.com often to read new books Prepare for the Literature Circle meetings in the collaborative google doc and act on the feedback immediately Ask for help when unsure and manage time wisely

Shaun's iExperience Learning Story

Learner: Shaun   Learning Coach: T.Dillner           Date: 22.5.15

Learning Area: iExperience - Social Science

Learning Observed

We have recently been learning about Maori culture. This iExperience session was around how the Maori people lived in a Pa before the Europeans arrived. Using the teaching, diagrams and photos, the learners had to sketch their own interpretation of a Maori Pa. It had to be labelled, showing fences and buildings. Shaun drew an accurate representation of a Maori Pa by drawing it on a hilltop and beside the sea for defense and safety. He had spiral fences that were staggered up the hilltop for warriors to fight against intruders. Shaun was still working on adding buildings.

Evidence of learning

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Shaun was showing capability by including all the necessary features of a Pa. He transferred the learning from the teaching session to his own knowledge and this was represented in his drawing (Thinking). Shaun worked well on his own (Managing Self) and connected with how living conditions have changed over time.

Next Learning Steps

Use colour to add definition and detail to the drawing. Take her learning one step further and construct a model during iExplore.