Thursday, September 13, 2012
This is what Happens to Billy after a busy day with Room 4
I don't think he will be moving far tonight. Must have been all that racing on the turf today! Billy wins in the speed races... Next time you guys will need to run faster! :-)
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Science with Mrs Summerfield
Today Mrs Summerfield came to spend some time with us. We were exploring DNA and electricity! It's always a lot of fun when Mrs Summerfield comes!
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Friday, September 7, 2012
I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou
Today we have been using Blooms techniques to analyse Maya Angelou's poem. I was very impressed with the insightful comments and analysis the students came up with during this lesson. How lucky I am to be teaching such thoughtful children!
The free bird leaps
on the back of the wind
and floats downstream
till the current ends
and dips his wings
in the orange sun rays
and dares to claim the sky.
But a bird that stalks
down his narrow cage
can seldom see through
his bars of rage
his wings are clipped and
his feet are tied
so he opens his throat to sing.
The caged bird sings
with fearful trill
of the things unknown
but longed for still
and his tune is heard
on the distant hill for the caged bird
sings of freedom
The free bird thinks of another breeze
and the trade winds soft through the sighing trees
and the fat worms waiting on a dawn-bright lawn
and he names the sky his own.
But a caged bird stands on the grave of dreams
his shadow shouts on a nightmare scream
his wings are clipped and his feet are tied
so he opens his throat to sing
The caged bird sings
with a fearful trill
of things unknown
but longed for still
and his tune is heard
on the distant hill
for the caged bird
sings of freedom.
The free bird leaps
on the back of the wind
and floats downstream
till the current ends
and dips his wings
in the orange sun rays
and dares to claim the sky.
But a bird that stalks
down his narrow cage
can seldom see through
his bars of rage
his wings are clipped and
his feet are tied
so he opens his throat to sing.
The caged bird sings
with fearful trill
of the things unknown
but longed for still
and his tune is heard
on the distant hill for the caged bird
sings of freedom
The free bird thinks of another breeze
and the trade winds soft through the sighing trees
and the fat worms waiting on a dawn-bright lawn
and he names the sky his own.
But a caged bird stands on the grave of dreams
his shadow shouts on a nightmare scream
his wings are clipped and his feet are tied
so he opens his throat to sing
The caged bird sings
with a fearful trill
of things unknown
but longed for still
and his tune is heard
on the distant hill
for the caged bird
sings of freedom.
Maths Helper
Currently we are working on measuring circles and triangles.
This website might help those of you that need to revise this technique at home.
This website might help those of you that need to revise this technique at home.
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Room 4 making a difference at the school speech finals!
Go Alanis! Kayley rockin' her speech! And Lincoln doing what he does best!
OMG Lincoln first, Kayley second in level 4 and Alanis first in level 3. Well done team!
OMG Lincoln first, Kayley second in level 4 and Alanis first in level 3. Well done team!
Monday, September 3, 2012
Homework this week.
This week we are supporting our Ambassadors.
Homework to Mrs Ipsen by This Friday please.
The
Ambassador “Comic Strip” competition
When – This weeks homework
Theme – Positive attitude (this allows for almost anything people would like to
do a comic strip about)
Size
– 8 to 10 frames
Work can be completed by hand or on a computer but needs to be printed
out for judging.
Prizes – 1st $10 gift voucher from Paper Plus, 2nd and 3rd
will get a $5 voucher each
All entries will earn a quality work virtues card from the Ambassadors.
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