Writing Narrative Assessment - 2 September 2016

Learner:  Jaylen        Learning Coach: M Lennon - LH2      Date: 2 September 2016

Learning Area:  Literacy

NZC Achievement Objective:  Students will acquire and begin to use sources of information, processes, and strategies to identify, form, and express ideas.  Indicator:  has an awareness of the connections between oral, written, and visual language.

Learning Observed

During iDevelop Jaylen has been learning that oral, written and visual texts can connect together.  Jaylen has done this over the course of a week by reading the pictures, reading the words and listening to the story being read.  The story chosen was Greedy Cat, by Joy Cowley. Firstly Jaylen helped his hapu group to predict and tell the story using only the pictures in the story. Jaylen was able to predict and draw some logical conclusions. Next he listened to the story being read to him and was showing his understanding by following along. After this Jaylen was able to read the story aloud, showing his understanding of what he had read. Jaylen showed his understanding of connecting the text orally, visually and in writing through his follow up activity where he drew a picture of Greedy Cat, wrote a sentence of what he thought Greedy Cat would eat out of his shopping bag and then shared his version of the story with others.

Evidence of learning

Jaylen’s Greedy Cat picture.

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

During this learning, Jaylen demonstrated that he was: Connected - actively taking part in learning conversations and activities. Capable - understanding that a text can be read in many different ways. Participating and Contributing - giving everything a try with a positive attitude. Managing Self  - able to use equipment in an appropriate manner.

Next Learning Steps

Teach others how to read a book in different ways. Continue to predict stories, read the pictures and discuss your conclusions with others.

iExperience Narrative Assessment - 1 September 2016

Learner:  Jaylen        Learning Coach: M Lennon - LH2      Date: 1 September 2016

Learning Area:  iExperience

NZC Achievement Objective:   Understand that people have different roles and responsibilities as part of their participation in groups.

Learning Observed

During iExperience this week Jaylen has been involved in a series of team building activities as a mixed Habitat.  The purpose for these activities were to encourage learners to listen to others and share their ideas in order to complete a series of activities. In the first instance Jaylen had to find his new group by only using animal sounds.  When he had found his group he formed a circle for his first challenge.  Jaylen’s first challenge with his new group was to get creative and build something extraordinary using only a few cups, a roll of tape, 1 piece of paper and some pegs. The next day Jaylen was part of the same group.  Their challenge was to move their whole group to the other side of the room by only stepping on paper.  The group had to discuss the best way to do this and then work together to achieve their goal. On the last day, Jaylen’s group was given a ‘Leaning Tower of Pasta’ challenge where they had to build a tower as tall as they could using only dry strips of spaghetti and a ball of play dough.  By this day Jaylen began demonstrating better communication skills and directing his group in their building. In addition to these activities Jaylen was able to reflect at the end of each session and discuss with his group what went well and what he needed to improve on next time.

Evidence of learning

Here Jaylen is helping his group make cup towers and pasta towers.

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

During this learning, Jaylen demonstrated that he was: Connected - actively taking part in learning conversations and activities. Capable - understanding that he needed to communicate his ideas well. Collaborative - joining in planning and building conversations. Thinking  - being reflective about the challenges.

Next Learning Steps

Continue communicating your thoughts and ideas to others. Ensure that everyone in your group has a role to play.