I am Learning to Predict and Re Predict as I Read.

I am in Pascal group for Reading, we are working at Turquoise. We have been learning to predict what will happen in a story and then re predict as we read. It is important to remember that it is okay for a prediction to be wrong!

I need to:

- Use picture information to make a guess as to what the story is about

- look for clues in the text that tell you what might happen next

- use clues from the text to make changes to my predictions

We read the story: The Hailstorm

Prediction 1:

By looking at the front cover, I think that the characters will be playing with a ball and then the sky will turn black and they will go into a shed.

Prediction 2:

After reading to page 8, I have found out that my prediction was right! I have made a new prediction about what is going to happen next. I think that the characters will open the door and look and it is still raining. They will wait in the shed until it stops.

What really happened:

After reading the whole book, I have found out that both of my predictions were right. Something also happened that I didn't predict, there came snow!

My Reflection
I am proud of  think that I looked for clues on the front cover and in the story well so that I could think about what might happen.
I will think very hard when making predictions.
It is okay for my predictions to be wrong because they are just my thoughts.

I am Learning to Try New Things

We took part in a trial soccer clinic. We learned a new game called 'Shark Attack' and played a game of soccer in a big blow up field! The message of the lesson was to try new things and give it a go even if you feel nervous.

Success Criteria:

- take part in the games

- treat peers and team mates with respect and be a good sport

- have fun!

I am Learning to Chunk Words

I am in Pascal group for reading. We have been learning how to break up words into easier to read 'chunks' to help us read new words.

I need to:

look for parts of words (chunks) that I know to help me read new words.

My Reflection

I am proud of how I could chunk the word up myself without help.

It is easy to to read them because I know the little parts.

It can be tricky to read new words.

I am Learning to Float with an Aid

Room 8 has been visiting the school pool on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays. We have been learning to be safe in the water and using this time to gain confidence and to enjoy being in the water.

To be able to float in the water with an aid I must be able to:

- feel comfortable getting my face and hair wet

- use a pool noodle correctly (under my armpits)

- keep my feet off of the ground

My Reflection

I am proud of how I can swim on my tummy with the noodle.

It can be tricky to float when the noodle goes under the water.

I like being in the water when it is hot. It is fun!

I am Learning to Read a Bar Graph and Answer Questions

I am learning to read a bar graph and answer questions

I need to:

*read the question

*read the data (information) on the graph

*identify the lowest (fewest) and highest (most) bars

*read the quantities

*compare the data on the graph

*answer questions about the data (information) on the graph

My Reflection

I am proud of when I get all the questions right and when I try my best.

It can be tricky to read a bar graph when it doesn't have all of the numbers on it.

Next time I can ask someone on my table for help.

I am Learning to use Capital Letters and Full Stops

I am learning to use capital letters correctly:

I use a capital letter at the beginning of a sentence.

I use a capital letter for the word ‘I.’

I use a capital letter for names of things.

I am learning to use full stops correctly:

I use a full stop at the end of a sentence.

My name is John. I am 6 years old. I have one sister. I have two brothers.

My Reflection

It is tricky to use capital letters and full stops. I am proud that I tried. Next time I will sound out the first letter and the last letter.

Welcome to Year 2 2018

Welcome to my Learning Journey for 2018.

I am in Year 2, Room 8 and my teacher is Miss Clegg.