Term 1 Integrated Topic

Term 1 Integrated Topic: Conflict is part of life

I am learning to... 

express my understanding of Conflict

Task:

Teacher instruction: With this play dough, make something to show me what you know about conflict.  

Teacher question: What have you made to show me what you know about conflict?

• At the beginning (before teaching):

Student reflection

• Then - I thought . . .

I made lots of people sitting in a circle and talking about what they like to do in the day.

• At the end:

Student reflection

• Now - I know . . .

My person is fighting with the snake, because the snake is trying to bite him. That is my conflict.

Term 1 Writing

Term 1 Writing

Writing Learning Intentions:

Before I start writing

• I can use my picture to share what I am going to write about (Writing Object)

During writing

• I can explain what I need to do if I get stuck with choosing the best describing word for my story 

After writing 

•  I can share my story with my buddy.  
•  I ask my buddy if my describing word matches my picture.
• I shared my story with my buddy.

Success Criteria:  

I will know I have done this when I 

• draw a detailed picture plan
• use some adjectives to described my picture

Teacher Comment:  

I like the way your words match your picture, and it created a picture in my mind.

Term 1 Art Attack

Term 1 Art Attack

I am learning to

• create a self-portrait
• talk about my own art work and artwork created by others

Success Criteria

• To create a portrait where my facial features are the right size and shape and are drawn in the right place on my face.

Next step

• All facial features are in proportion and correctly placed.