We have just started a novel study for Reading with students from Year 5-7, reading the book 'Don't call me Ishmael' by Michael Gerard Bauer. This is a special assignment though as we are using OTLS (Online Teaching and Learning System) for the first time for setting tasks for students and students are using the system to submit their tasks. One of the tasks from Part 1 of the Novel study is to discuss a question with the group reading the book - and here's where they will do it!
Discussion Question:
Why do you think Barry Bagsley makes fun of Ishmael's name? Look at Ishmaels suggestions for what he should do about Barry's bullying Pg 43-44. Do you think any of these would work? What would you suggest he do?
Remember to not only repond to the question but also to your fellow classmates comments - You should leave at least 3 comments for this message over 5 days.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Friday, November 12, 2010
MY SCHOOL DAY : FRIDAY= challange 6
8:35am = On bus to school
9:00am =School begins
9:00am- 10:30am = Spelling & Reading
10:30am = Reccess
10:50am-11:00 am = Begining of maths
11:00am - 12:30pm = SPORTS= Gymnastics
12:30pm = Lunch
12:50pm- 2:30pm = Finishing off maths and silent reading
2:30pm = Fruit break
2:35pm- 3:10pm = Art
3:10pm = End of school
9:00am =School begins
9:00am- 10:30am = Spelling & Reading
10:30am = Reccess
10:50am-11:00 am = Begining of maths
11:00am - 12:30pm = SPORTS= Gymnastics
12:30pm = Lunch
12:50pm- 2:30pm = Finishing off maths and silent reading
2:30pm = Fruit break
2:35pm- 3:10pm = Art
3:10pm = End of school
Thursday, November 4, 2010
My School Day
My typical day at school:
7am, wake up and get ready
8am, get on bus
9am, school begins
9am-9:20, spelling
9:20am-10:30 Indonesion
10:30am-10:50, recess
10:50am-12:10pm, Maths
1pm-2pm, blogging
2pm-3:10pm, Art
3:10-4pm on the bus home
7am, wake up and get ready
8am, get on bus
9am, school begins
9am-9:20, spelling
9:20am-10:30 Indonesion
10:30am-10:50, recess
10:50am-12:10pm, Maths
1pm-2pm, blogging
2pm-3:10pm, Art
3:10-4pm on the bus home
Challange 6 no.1
During the '1,2,3' process, i went from 'Sydney's' post to 'Brooke's' and left a comment about appropriate pictures to show on a blog and why. It was rather easy and it gained my knowledge on what to do with pictures on blogs.
Challenge 6 number 1
Today i left a comment on Scottp's blog. I commented on the post named A Day In Life because i thought it was quirky and funny.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Challenge 3
Some pictures of our wonderful town.
The sign at the entrance to our town
Wave Rock
A picture of our local hotel.
The sign at the entrance to our town
Wave Rock
A picture of our local hotel.Thursday, September 23, 2010
Semptember Blogging Challenge
Challenge 1
I think our blog is going to be interesting because we write about the books we read and we are country kids so you might learn something from us.
We mostly post about what we are raeding and we als0 review and rate the book. Occasionaly we post photos of things that are happening in our school.
We really hope that you enjoy and learn from our blog.
From the Hyden Primary School blogging students.
I think our blog is going to be interesting because we write about the books we read and we are country kids so you might learn something from us.
We mostly post about what we are raeding and we als0 review and rate the book. Occasionaly we post photos of things that are happening in our school.
We really hope that you enjoy and learn from our blog.
From the Hyden Primary School blogging students.
Friday, September 3, 2010
Missing you, love Sara
Missing you, Love Sara is written by Jackie French and is a fictional book but has a message about missing children.
WHAT'S THE PLOT SO FAR?
Sara is shocked when she recieves the news her big sister Rennie has gone missing because she was so perfect and nothing bad ever happened to her. Sara is trying to piece together what happened that day from what the police and witnesses have said. The day started off as normal, Rennie left her apartment she shared with Shenae to go to the shops, people saw her walk past the cafe( that's where she normally works but it was her day off) then arrive at the shopping center. But then she disappeared!
Sara has thought of various possiblities such as her getting fed up with her life and running away or killing herself, but that just didn't sound like something she would do because she had a wonderful and happy life.
I would reccomend this book as it is really gripping and hard to put down. So far I would give it an 8 out of 10.
WHAT'S THE PLOT SO FAR?
Sara is shocked when she recieves the news her big sister Rennie has gone missing because she was so perfect and nothing bad ever happened to her. Sara is trying to piece together what happened that day from what the police and witnesses have said. The day started off as normal, Rennie left her apartment she shared with Shenae to go to the shops, people saw her walk past the cafe( that's where she normally works but it was her day off) then arrive at the shopping center. But then she disappeared!
Sara has thought of various possiblities such as her getting fed up with her life and running away or killing herself, but that just didn't sound like something she would do because she had a wonderful and happy life.
I would reccomend this book as it is really gripping and hard to put down. So far I would give it an 8 out of 10.
Friday, August 20, 2010
September Challenge
One of the great things about the Blogging Challenge over at Edublogs is that you discover so many nifty things online like geogreetings - check out mine!
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Ghost Child
WHAT BOOK AM I READING?:
The book i'm ready is called 'Ghost Child' by Sonya Hartnett. It is a mature 'young adults' book, but so far, it's very interesting to enjoy and read.
WHO ARE THE CHARACTERS?:
The characters in the book so far are Matilda Victoria Adelaide ('Maddie'. She is from a rich family and is the main character), Matilda's parents; Mother (very snooty and disapproval of Matilda) & Father (the rich 'iron man' who has a rather adventurous soul), Feather (a boy Matilda meets on the beach and whom she madly falls in love with), and the young boy who talks to seventy-year-old Matilda
WHAT IS THE PLOT SO FAR?:
So far, there isn't really a plot. The book has two parts that sometimes confuse me. The part of Matilda as a 70-year-old telling a young boy her life, and then the story part of her youth that she tells. I've read up to the part when she's told her parents that she's in love with a free-cared and poor man called Feather. Her snooty mother disapproves, but her father is willing to give the boy a chance. Matilda's afraid that if Feather agrees to her fathers terms, Feather would be mad at her for taking his freedom. But he says yes; for he is in love with Matilda and will do anything for her.
How Matilda got up in this situation, was the fact that she had finished school. Her father, at dinner, asked her 'What's the most beautifulest thing in the world?' . Matilda doesn't know, so her father took on a trip around the entire globe to show Matilda the world and if that would find her answer. Before hand, she said 'sea eagles'. Now she says that Feather is. Unsure of her life, she thinks she would die without Feather. But there is more to come within the book...
HOW WOULD I RATE THE BOOK?
I am unsure on how i wold rate this book, since i don't know much about it. The one thing that intrigues me to read it is the fabulous and deep description that Sonya has written in the book. It's striking and powerful, but the book is based on a hard romance of uncertainty. So far, out of 10, i would give 'Ghost Child' a 7 or 8 out of 10.
The book i'm ready is called 'Ghost Child' by Sonya Hartnett. It is a mature 'young adults' book, but so far, it's very interesting to enjoy and read.
WHO ARE THE CHARACTERS?:
The characters in the book so far are Matilda Victoria Adelaide ('Maddie'. She is from a rich family and is the main character), Matilda's parents; Mother (very snooty and disapproval of Matilda) & Father (the rich 'iron man' who has a rather adventurous soul), Feather (a boy Matilda meets on the beach and whom she madly falls in love with), and the young boy who talks to seventy-year-old Matilda
WHAT IS THE PLOT SO FAR?:
So far, there isn't really a plot. The book has two parts that sometimes confuse me. The part of Matilda as a 70-year-old telling a young boy her life, and then the story part of her youth that she tells. I've read up to the part when she's told her parents that she's in love with a free-cared and poor man called Feather. Her snooty mother disapproves, but her father is willing to give the boy a chance. Matilda's afraid that if Feather agrees to her fathers terms, Feather would be mad at her for taking his freedom. But he says yes; for he is in love with Matilda and will do anything for her.
How Matilda got up in this situation, was the fact that she had finished school. Her father, at dinner, asked her 'What's the most beautifulest thing in the world?' . Matilda doesn't know, so her father took on a trip around the entire globe to show Matilda the world and if that would find her answer. Before hand, she said 'sea eagles'. Now she says that Feather is. Unsure of her life, she thinks she would die without Feather. But there is more to come within the book...
HOW WOULD I RATE THE BOOK?
I am unsure on how i wold rate this book, since i don't know much about it. The one thing that intrigues me to read it is the fabulous and deep description that Sonya has written in the book. It's striking and powerful, but the book is based on a hard romance of uncertainty. So far, out of 10, i would give 'Ghost Child' a 7 or 8 out of 10.
While I'm away..........Blogging Challenge
While I am away the September Blogging Challenge will be starting....so I would like you all to complete each challenge as they appear on the September Blogging Challenge blog. There is usually 1 challenge a fortnight and the challenge runs for about 2-3 months - 10 challenges in all. It might take you more than a week to complete the challenges and you may need to help each other out with it. I'll try to check the blog regulraly while I'm away and leave comments and suggestions for you!
Today we will familiarise ourselves with the Blogging Challenge site and have a look at a few other class and student blogs that have joined the challenge.
If you have the time, inclination, energy and have something to say about something you could create your own blog but our blog guidelines would have to apply to your blog if you join the challenge.
Today we will familiarise ourselves with the Blogging Challenge site and have a look at a few other class and student blogs that have joined the challenge.
If you have the time, inclination, energy and have something to say about something you could create your own blog but our blog guidelines would have to apply to your blog if you join the challenge.
Monday, August 9, 2010
The Hunt For Ned Kelly
WHAT BOOK AM I READING ?
The book I have just finished reading is called " The Hunt For Ned Kelly " by Sophie Masson. She has entwined fiction with the true facts from the Kelly era which has created a fantastic read.
WHO ARE THE MAIN CHARACTERS ?
The main characters in this story are Ellen and Jamie Ross. There are many sub-characters that come into the book at different times such as Jamie and Ellen's Uncle Will and Aunt Julia, Mrs Pickett who lets them stay with her while they are away from home, Ned and Dan Kelly along with Steve Hart and Joe Byrne who all use false names to hide their identity and many more through the duration of the book.
WHAT IS THE PLOT SO FAR ?
The main plot of the story is Ellen and Jamie's father dies so they become orphaned. With their father owing alot of money, police come and take all of the siblings possessions except for the little bundles they are allowed to keep. After leaving home they head to Wangaratta where they are meant to be getting jobs but when Ellen tells Jamie the truth they continue on to the town of Beechworth. They stay at Beechworth for a while and after Jamie gets a job at a book store he overhears many conversations involving the notorious Kelly gang who are at large with a price on their heads. When they receive a letter from their uncle saying that their aunt is very ill and has been calling for them they leave all of their new friends in Beechworth and begin travelling back to Melbourne. On the way out of Beechworth the siblings run into a group of 3 horsemen and ask them if they would like a photo taken. After agreeing the 3 men tell Ellen and Jamie that they are Ned and Dan Kelly and Steve Hart. They decide to keep the photo to themselves and continue their journey back to Melbourne. When they have settled in, in Melbourne Jamie gets a job at the AGE and the person who helped him get the job, Sam, gets engaged with Ellen. The story ends with Ned Kelly being caught and trialed then being hung.
HOW WOULD I RATE THIS BOOK ?
I would rate this book 9 and a half out of 10 because it is a very interesting story and it details the fascinating life of the most notorious bushranger of all time, Ned Kelly.
The book I have just finished reading is called " The Hunt For Ned Kelly " by Sophie Masson. She has entwined fiction with the true facts from the Kelly era which has created a fantastic read.
WHO ARE THE MAIN CHARACTERS ?
The main characters in this story are Ellen and Jamie Ross. There are many sub-characters that come into the book at different times such as Jamie and Ellen's Uncle Will and Aunt Julia, Mrs Pickett who lets them stay with her while they are away from home, Ned and Dan Kelly along with Steve Hart and Joe Byrne who all use false names to hide their identity and many more through the duration of the book.
WHAT IS THE PLOT SO FAR ?
The main plot of the story is Ellen and Jamie's father dies so they become orphaned. With their father owing alot of money, police come and take all of the siblings possessions except for the little bundles they are allowed to keep. After leaving home they head to Wangaratta where they are meant to be getting jobs but when Ellen tells Jamie the truth they continue on to the town of Beechworth. They stay at Beechworth for a while and after Jamie gets a job at a book store he overhears many conversations involving the notorious Kelly gang who are at large with a price on their heads. When they receive a letter from their uncle saying that their aunt is very ill and has been calling for them they leave all of their new friends in Beechworth and begin travelling back to Melbourne. On the way out of Beechworth the siblings run into a group of 3 horsemen and ask them if they would like a photo taken. After agreeing the 3 men tell Ellen and Jamie that they are Ned and Dan Kelly and Steve Hart. They decide to keep the photo to themselves and continue their journey back to Melbourne. When they have settled in, in Melbourne Jamie gets a job at the AGE and the person who helped him get the job, Sam, gets engaged with Ellen. The story ends with Ned Kelly being caught and trialed then being hung.
HOW WOULD I RATE THIS BOOK ?
I would rate this book 9 and a half out of 10 because it is a very interesting story and it details the fascinating life of the most notorious bushranger of all time, Ned Kelly.
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Some more pics of our school
This is the early childhood center
This is a part of the main school building and a mural thatstudents painted a couple of years ago.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
This weeks challenge......
This week we are going to take a few photos around the school and add them to our blog (make sure there are NO students in your photo!!!!) - add a brief explanation about the photo.
To add a picture to the bog as a post we select 'New Post' from the dashboard and click on the 'Add Picture' button in the menu between 'Check Spelling' button and 'Add Video' button. A new window will pop up. Locate the picture from your computer using the 'Browse' button, select position and size and click on 'Upload Image'. Type your text above or below your picture.
If time allows we are going to check out some of the blogs in the previous post and choose at least one each to follow on our blog.
To add a picture to the bog as a post we select 'New Post' from the dashboard and click on the 'Add Picture' button in the menu between 'Check Spelling' button and 'Add Video' button. A new window will pop up. Locate the picture from your computer using the 'Browse' button, select position and size and click on 'Upload Image'. Type your text above or below your picture.
If time allows we are going to check out some of the blogs in the previous post and choose at least one each to follow on our blog.
Monday, July 26, 2010
Crime Scene Investigator
I have learnt that people will do anything to get money, they might fake death so the other person involved will receive the life insurance which will be a lot of money. I sort of would like to study crime and criminals later in life because I find the subject really interesting and I like to analyse things which would help in a crime scene. My most interesting crime scene was when 2 people stole a dead body from where it was being held and burnt it then told the police where they had seen a burnt body. This was really surprising when they had done it and then they helped the police to locate it, they must have planned it from the start but in the end they got caught and went to jail for a long time.
By TJawesome
By TJawesome
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Check out some blogs!
Use this link to check out some others schools blogs - some of these students aren't on holiday! What do you think - any you think we should follow?
Shelfari Bookcase
I was thinking that since this is a literature blog we should keep a record of the books we are reading and have read...and what do you know...there is a widget that keeps a record and displays the bookcover called shelfari. If we can't find a better widget I think we should add it - so this is PI's challenge for next week!
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
This Weeks Challenge(s).....
Adding a Widget....
Check out Widgetbox to see if there are any widgets you would like to add to our blog.
Some you might want to consider are:
If you want to add a widget from widgetbox select 'html/Javascript'
Then follow the instructions from widgetbox.
Adding a picture......
Take a photo of a part of the school (do not include any students in it) add it to our blog with a description of the photo.
Check out Widgetbox to see if there are any widgets you would like to add to our blog.
Some you might want to consider are:
- Weather
- News
- Clocks
- Maps
- Visitor Trackers
- Translators
To add a gadget (blogger for widget) to our blog you need to be in the dashboard and click on 'design'.
Select 'Add a gadget' - the sidebar is probably the best place to put it!
Select 'Add a gadget' - the sidebar is probably the best place to put it!
If you want to add a widget from widgetbox select 'html/Javascript'
Then follow the instructions from widgetbox.
Adding a picture......
Take a photo of a part of the school (do not include any students in it) add it to our blog with a description of the photo.
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