Adding detail

Learner: Kiko	Date: 12 December, 2017
Learning Area: English Writing Level One identifies the purposes of simple texts evaluates the usefulness of simple texts is developing the ability to think critically about texts begins to monitor, self-evaluate, and describe progress.	Learning Coach: P.L
Learning Observed
In Literacy for writing, we have been learning to write simple and complex sentences by adding detail to the front of gifted word groups. Learners are then to build or use these sentences into paragraphs. Kiko shows her capability by using the word groups we discuss in our sessions. She shows her curiosity by listening carefully and by asking questions to help her understanding.
Evidence of Learning
Next Steps
Continue to practice your reading at home Continue practicing writing sentences with new words Continue working on your Bug Club

Kiko reads My Brother

Learner: Kiko

Date: 20.03.17

Learning Area: LH1

Learning Coach: Priscilla Lavakula

NZ Curriculum Achievement Objectives

Literacy Level One
Associate sounds with letter clusters as well as with individual letters
Make meaning of texts by identifying ideas in some texts

Learning Observed:

Kiko has been learning about making sense of what she reads, when she reads out loud. She is also able to use the pictures in the story to help her read simple texts.
As a group, we have been learning to think about what makes sense and use word attack skills to help sound out tricky words. We have been looking at blends, word endings, and word clusters to help us.

Key Competencies/ Vision Principles:

Kiko shows capability by using what she has learned in word attack to sound out tricky words. She has been also thinking carefully about what makes sense and using the pictures to help her. Kiko is being collaborative by reading as a group and helping others. She is making connections from her learning to the texts she reads.

Next Learning Steps:
Continue reading at home and retelling the story again. Carry on with your bug club at home too.