Sharp Reading - Using "I think that means"

When using the “I think that means” strategy, what do you have to do? Give two answers.

You have to put the sentence into your own words.Then you need to convince your readers you know what the sentence means.

Write an “ITTM” for the following sentences:

It was a bright summer's morning and Lou had just finished milking the cow.

I think that means….The sun was glistening at this early time of the day while Lou was getting a creamy

liquid form the cows udder.

Lou stood in the middle of the room with a huge smile on her face.

I think that means….Lou was standing in the center of a space in the house with a grin from ear to ear.

All about me

ALL ABOUT ME!

Who is in my family/whanau?

In my family there is Ange (my mum) Mike (my dad) Eli (my brother).

What are my favourite things to do in my own time?

In my own time I love to use my stuffed toys as ninjas. I also like to write about complete idiots.

What do you like to do at school?

At school I like to write story about space pirates in writing time.

What would I like to improve and make progress with this year?

This year I am going to try to get work done in the time frame.

What helps you learn?

 A quiet environment.

What stops you learning?

A loud environment.
Who are your friends at school?
Thomas, Boston, Jack B, Aidan, Ethan, Kyle and Eli M.
What was the best part of the holidays?
Going to Spenser park and destroying my knee cap.

Connect Reflection

CONNECT REFLECTION - WEEK 3

What does our new value - CONNECT - mean?

To connect means to make new friends. Connect also means to talk to people you don`t know.

How have you Connected this week?  Remember to show evidence, actual times and how.

I have connected with Cam by helping him set up for the maths test. I have also connected with Jack B by letting him join in my games at morning tea and lunch.

How could you become better at this value?
Next time could connect with people I don`t know
.Soon I should connect with people from other environment.

Living Springs Camp Reflection

             Who did you share a bunk room with?  I sheared a bunk room with Thomas,Zander,Kyle,

                   Zach,Leo,Humuera and Kaylib.

                 What was your favourite rotation activity? Why? My favourite activity was outdoor living because you got to make a hut to survive.

                What two school values did you show? How?

1.I showed brave by going blind folded on the Burma trail.

                     2 . I showed respect by letting my bunk room sleep.                  

               What was the best part of camp for you? The best part of camp for me was playing rugby because I ran around everyone 3 times and scored a try.

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