Are you strong like Muhammad Ali?

Learning intention: We are learning to understand the text that we read.

Success Criteria: I know I can do this when I answer the comprehension questions about Muhammad Ali correctly using the information from the article.

Are you having a celebration at your Nana and Papa's house for your uncle?

On Saturday 25th of June 2016, my mum and I went to Mt. Roskill for my uncle's going away party. He went to Tonga on Sunday 26th of June 2016. The weather was sunny and it took us an hour to get there.

When we arrived, I waited outside with my mum and my uncle. We waited outside because my Nana and my Papa were busy cleaning up so we waited outside. While we were waiting outside, I played soccer by myself and I had a lot of fun.

Later on my older brother and his children arrived. I was so excited because I now have people to play with. After that, we started praying for my uncle and the food that we had.

After our prayers, we went to go and get our food. The food that I got was very delicious. The chicken was crunchy and the chips was crispy. The fish was a bit cold but it was fresh.

Finally mum and I went home because it was the end of the day and the my mum was feeling a bit tired.

My favourite part of the day was playing with my brothers children because it was a lot of fun. I had a great time at my Nana and Papa's house

Learning intention: We are learning to follow the structure a recount.
Success criteria: I know I can do this when I write an introduction, followed by the events and then a conclusion of how we celebrate my uncle going back to Tonga.

Is your room dirty? Then follow my steps and you will have a clean and tidy room!

What you need:

• Vacuum cleaner
• broom
• mop
• duster

Steps:

1. Go to your bedroom, fold your blanket and also put away your pillow.
2. When you have done that, get your broom and start sweeping the rubbish that is under your bed or around your room.
3. Next, go and get your vacuum cleaner and start vacuum the rubbish that you have sweep together.
4. Get a duster and start dusting the dirt or dust that have accumulated on the bed, windows, wall and door.
5. After that, get a mop and sweep the floor.
6. Now you are done and your room is all clean and tidy.
   
   

Learning Intention: We are learning to follow the structure of a procedure.

Success Criteria: I know I can do this when I write what you need and the steps for cleaning your bedroom.

I really enjoyed my uncle's 21st birthday celebration!

On Saturday 18th of June 2016, my families and I went to my uncle's birthday party. My uncle his name is Papa and he was turning 21 years  old. The weather was cool, hot and sunny.

Before my family and I went to the birthday party, we went to the Warehouse to buy my uncle some presents. We got him some clothes and some shoes like Nike, Puma, Adidas and some Converses. They were very cool and beautiful because all the shoes were in different colours.

Later on we went to a church on Dominion Road because the birthday was held there in the hall. The hall was big and awesome. When we first arrived I saw my cousin Moala and I said to her, 'Do you want to play with me'?. And she said, "Yes!". My cousin was the tagger while I was runner. We were having a lot f fun until my mum called us. Then it was time to watch my uncle blow out the candles. The cake had all my favourite flavours in it, strawberry, vanilla and chocolate.

After that, we went to go and get some chips, Tongan food, chicken and fish. The food was delicious. The fish was crunchy and the chicken was crunchy as well. The chips was crispy and delicious. The Tongan food was a little bit spicy.

Finally we went home because it was getting dark and my family and I felt tired.

My favourite part of the day was when I was playing tag with my cousin.

Learning Intention: We are learning to follow the structure of a recount.
Success Criteria: I know I can do this when I write an introduction, followed by the events and then a conclusion of how my families and I celebrated my uncle's birthday.

Can you follow my directions to get to school?

Learning Intention: We are learning to follow the structure of a procedure.

Success Criteria: I know I can do this when I write down 5 clear directions from my house to school.

Did you know that compost can help plants to grow?

Learning intention: We are learning to understand compost.

Success criteria: I know I can do this when I write five facts about compost.

Is the word 'listen' an adjective or a verb?

Learning intention: : We are learning to understand descriptive language.

Success criteria: I know I can do this when I write down the adjectives and the verbs from the story 'Two trees'.

Are you hungry? If you are, let's make a delicious pizza!

Ingredients:                  Materials:

• Pizza base                   Oven

• 1 wooden spoon           
• Cheese
• Pepperoni
• Gloves
• Tomato sauce

Steps:

1. Go to your kitchen and ask an adult to help you with the steps.

2.Get a pizza base and spread the tomato sauce with the wooden spoon.

3.Then add the toppings that you like, such as pepperoni, capsicum, tomatoes, ham, pineapples or any other toppings.

4.After that, get some shredded cheese and spread it around your pizza.

5.Once your pizza is done, ask an adult to help you to put your delicious pizza into the oven using oven.

Learning Intention: We are learning to follow the structure a procedure.
Success Criteria: I know I can do this when I write down the ingredients and the steps for putting toppings on a pizza.

Have you been to the warehouse with your mum?

On Saturday 11th of June 2016, my mum and I went shopping to go and look for some clothes for my little sister and to buy a video game for my uncle who's going to Tonga to give to my cousin. The weather was nice and sunny.

It took us an hour to get to the warehouse. First we went to get my cousin's video game. We got him an XBOX one. It was really cool and great because it was big and black.

Later on we went to go and buy some clothes for my little sister. We brought her some socks, dress and some shoes. There were very cute and colourful. After that my mum and I felt hungry so went and to go get some food.

We ate some chicken and rice.The rice was cooked well.The chicken was crunchy and delicious.

Then we ate my sister's house and drop off my little sister's clothes and visit my younger siblings. After that, we went to my uncle's house so that we can take the video game to my uncle.

Finally we went home because my mum had to help my auntie get ready for her wedding.My favourite part of the day was when I went with my mum to buy my little sister's clothes.

Learning intention: We are learning to follow the structure a recount.
Success criteria: I know I can do this when I write an introduction, followed by the events and then a conclusion of my shopping trip with my mum.

Do you know what a direct speech is?

Learning intention: We are learning to understand direct and indirect speech.

Success criteria: I know I can do this when I explain a direct speech is when you quote exactly what someone says.

Have you ever had a pet worm named Holly?

Learning intention: We are learning to develop our critical thinking skills using Thinkers Keys.

Success criteria: I know I can do this when I use the Picture Key to design a new type of worm. 

Have you ever had a strawberry and chocolate cake for your cousin's birthday?

On Saturday 4th of May 2016, my family and I went to Happy Days to celebrate my cousin's birthday. She turned 19. The weather was nice and sunny. My families and I went in my dad's big van. It took us an hour to get there.
After we arrived, my little brother and I went to sit at our allocated seat with our baby sister. After that, my mum brought the cake for my cousin and it was chocolate ( my favourite flavour). Later on, my cousin arrived at Happy Days looking very fancy.

After that we started singing the happy birthday song to my cousin. Maya and my mum got the cake. Then we all went to go and get some food to eat. I got some chicken and chips and some healthy food like slices of carrots, beans and and some meat. The chicken was crispy and the chips were crunchy. The healthy vegetables were delicious. The carrots and the beans was mushy and the meat was so tender.

Later on we had some cake and it was so delicious full of chocolate and strawberry. Then my little brother and I played tag. I was the tagger while my little brother was the runner and it was so much fun.

Finally we all went home because it was the end of the day. We all felt tired. My favourite part of the day is when my little brother and I played tag.

Learning intention: We are learning to write a recount.
Success criteria: I know I can do this when I follow the structure of a recount by writing an introduction, followed by the events and then a conclusion of my cousin's birthday at Happy Days.

Do you know anyone who is coloured blind?

Learning intention: We are learning to understand the text that we read.
Success criteria: I know I can do this when I describe Mr Marlow and Cody from the book No big deal using key words.

Have you ever had a fight with your friend before?

Learning intention: We are learning to develop understanding of the text that we read.

Success criteria: I know I can do this when I write a book review and explain what my favourite part of the story was from 'Best friend showdown'.