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Sunday 29 November 2015

What will you put in your emergency kit?


Learning intention: We are learning to understand the importance of an emergency kit.
Success criteria: I know I can do this when I record why we need batteries, water bottles, sleeping bags, plasters, radios, canned food, can openers and flash lights in an emergency kit.

Thursday 26 November 2015

Don't ever deny Jesus!


Learning intention: We are learning to develop creative thinking skills through drama.
Success criteria: I know I can do this when I work collaboratively with my group to act out Matthew 26: 69-75.

Wednesday 25 November 2015

Do you know how to use your prior knowledge when you're reading?

Learning intention: We are learning to understand the reading skill of prior knowledge.
Success criteria: I know I can do this when I explain how we can use prior knowledge in our reading.

Don't deny Jesus, Peter!

Matthew 26: 69-75:
Peter sits down in the courtyard and denies Jesus three times in front of two servant girls and some high priests. Just then, a rooster crowed and Peter remembered that Jesus had told him that: "Before the rooster crows, you will say you don't know me three times." Peter felt upset for saying that he didn't know Jesus, so he went out and wept.
Image result for Peter denies JesusLearning intention: We are learning to understand how Peter denies Jesus in the scripture Matthew 26: 69-75.
Success criteria: I know I can do this when I act out the scripture Matthew 26: 69-75.

Thursday 19 November 2015

Watch out for the Tsunami whale!


Learning intention: We are learning to develop creative thinking skills through poetry.
Success criteria: I know I can do this when I describe a Tsunami as a whale following the correct poem structure.

Tuesday 17 November 2015

Ah! The snowman is alive!


 Snowman Play:
Title: The living Snowman
Characters:

Name:
Characters:
Glen-
Bobby
Rosary-
Monica
Tristan-
Snowman
Cheska-
Bully/Mae
Dhon-
Narrator and  Mr Madam
Story:
Monica and Bobby made a Snowman and the next day it came to life. However, a bully named Mae came past and kicked down the Snowman. The Snowman rebuilt himself and started throwing snowballs at the bully. The Snowman became Bobby and Monica’s guardian! However, something bad happened.
Setting:
Bobby and Monica’s house is on a snowy hill.
Script:
Narrator: It was a very snowy day and Bobby wanted to build a Snowman with his sister.
Bobby: Monica let’s go outside to make a snowman!
Monica: Okay, but first I need to find something warm to wear.
Narrator: Bobby goes outside to wait for Monica.
Bobby: Okay, I’ll wait for you.
Narrator: Finally Monica finished changing and they went outside to build the Snowman.
Monica: Okay let’s gather the right materials.
Bobby: Carrots, rocks, sticks, a scarf and a hat.
Monica: Yes! So let’s get started!
Monica: All done!
Bobby: Nice job!
Narrator: Monica and Bobby went back inside and on the next day, something magical happened!
(The snowman jumps up and came to life)
Mae: Ha, what a horrible Snowman! I can make a better one.
Narrator: Mae kicks and destroys the Snowman. However, the Snowman rebuilds himself and throws snowballs at her.
Snowman: How dare you kick me!
(Mae runs away screaming)
(Bobby looks outside)
Bobby: Wow! The Snowman came to life! Monica, come look!
(Monica runs towards bobby and looks out the window)
Monica: Wow, you're right Bobby, it is alive!
Narrator: Monica and Bobby went outside to see the Snowman.
Snowman: Now I am your guardian, I will protect you whenever you are in great trouble.
Narrator: Monica and Bobby goes to school and bumps into Mae.
Mae: Your Snowman threw a snowball at me so I will do the same to you! (Mae throws snowballs to Monica and Bobby)!
Snowman: Hey, don’t throw snowballs at them!
Mae: Oh no!
Snowman: Now apologise!
Mae: I'm sorry and goodbye!
Monica: Wait, how did you get here, you can’t walk!
Snowman: I flew in the air.
Bobby: What? That’s impossible!
Snowman: No it’s not, because I’m magical, right?
Monica and Bobby: Oh, yeah!
Snowman: Now go back to your classes now. It’s getting late!
Monica: Aww, but there is a very hard test coming up.
Bobby: Do you think you can help us?
Snowman: Definitely, what is the subject?
Monica: Maths and science.
Snowman: Ok, then let’s get started!
Narrator: Monica and Bobby went back inside their class and starts their test with the magical Snowman helping them.`
(Snowman tells the answers to them by murmuring).
Mae: Hey, you guys are cheating, I’m telling!
Monica: But no one will believe you, ha!
Mae: Well, I could tell the teacher that you’re copying other people, ha! Mr Madam, Monica and Bobby are cheating by looking at people’s work.
Mr Madam: Monica and Bobby, you have failed the test!
Narrator: Monica and Bobby finished their hockey lessons and accidentally left the Snowman outside in the blazing, hot sun. Mae was quietly spying on the Snowman melting down and somehow she felt sad for the snowman.
Mae: Hey guys, I'm so sorry for everything.
Bobby: Mae it’s not the right time.
Mae: Yeah, I know but...
Monica: Just go away.
Mae: But I know where to take your Snowman.
Bobby and Monica: Where?
Mae: Follow me!
(The children and the snowman ran as fast as they could to cooler place)
Mae: Okay, it’s here!
(Snowman melts)
Children: Nooo!
Mae: Sorry mister Snowman for everything I have done.
Snowman: That’s okay!
Monica, Mae and Bobby: We’ll miss you!
Snowman: I’ll still be in your hearts forever.
(Snowman gives them a souvenir)
Narrator: A few months later, the siblings became very good friends with Mae and the Snowman’s spirit is still in their hearts today.
The End! (Everyone bows down)
This story was based on Jesus who is always in our hearts and whenever we need help, he is always there for us!

Learning intention: We are learning to develop creative thinking skills through script writing.
Success criteria: We know we can do this when my group and I write a successful play about a snowman.

Sunday 15 November 2015

Do you know how to solve algebraic equations using multiplication facts?


Learning intention: We are learning to understand how to solve basic algebraic multiplication equations by using our knowledge of basic facts.
Success criteria: I know I can do this when I give an example of how to solve an equation using multiplication facts.

Saturday 14 November 2015

Watch out for geohazards!

Learning intention: We are learning to understand geohazards.
Success criteria: I know I can do this when I choose two geohazards and explain what causes them in my own words.

Tuesday 10 November 2015

Are you going to continue Christ's saving work?


Learning intention: We are learning to understand how Christ's saving work is continued today.
Success criteria: I know I can do this when I describe what happens in Luke 13:10-13, Luke 15:11-24, Mark 8:1-10 in my own words and identify what sacrament it is referring to.

Monday 9 November 2015

Do you know what is liturgy?


Learning intention: We are learning to understand the importance of the liturgy.
Success criteria: I know I can do this when I explain what the Eucharist and the Liturgy is in my own words.

Sunday 8 November 2015

Huh, all salt aren't white!


Learning intention: We are learning to understand salt.
Success criteria: I know I can do this when I cross-reference to different sites that supports or doesn't support my statements.

Thursday 5 November 2015

Jesus saved a lot of people!

Learning intention: We are learning to understand Jesus' saving work.
Success criteria: I know I can do this when I describe how Jesus saved people from the following scriptures: Mark 1:40-45, Matthew 9:9-13, Luke 13:10-17 and Mark 10:13-16.

Wednesday 4 November 2015

Why are there are so many people suffering?


Learning intention: We are learning to understand Christ's saving work and the suffering in the world. Success criteria: I know I can do this when I explain 11 ways in which people suffer in the world and 9 ways that Christ's saving work is present around us.