Sameeha and Saniya's Creative Writing Learning Story

Learners: Saniya & Sameeha    Learning Coach: T.Dillner           Date: 13.10.15

Learning Area: Literacy - Creative Writing

Learning Observed and Vision Principles

In Term 4, I am working with the Yoyos on a Tuesday specifically for Literacy. Today was our first session together and we started with a story called “Badjelly the Witch” by Spike Milligan. This was the inspiration for our Creative Writing - “Our Potion” - which encouraged them to show curiosity. The learners had to name their potion, explain what powers it gave people, write a set of make believe ingredients and describe which ingredient was the most important to have. Sameeha and Saniya chose to name theirs ‘Stretchy’ which can make people stretchy. They had a whole range of creative ingredients including worms, stretchy clothes, leaves and chocolate to name a few. Collaboratively, they decided that the most important ingredient to include was stretchy clothes because they would add stretching power. Sameeha and Saniya were capable of following every instruction, completing the task unassisted and handing it in before time was up. I was very impressed to see this!

Evidence of learning

Next Learning Steps

Next Tuesday the Yoyos group will be writing a set of instructions to tell the reader which order they need to add the ingredients to the potion and how long to boil it for. Think about how the name of the Potion could be more creative or exciting. Edit or change the ingredients to suit the feedback questions I have left on the bottom of the page.

Habitat Design iExperience

Learner: Sameeha                                                            Date: September 2015

Learning Area: Animal Habitat Design                             Learning Coach: John Dyer

Learning Observed

Sameeha has spent time in Term 3 researching animal habitats and adaptations. She was most interested in designing and creating an imaginary animal. Sameeha thought about the animal’s attributes and what it would need to be successful. Sameeha created a range of ways to present her learning including a sketch and an information sheet about her animal and habitat. Sameeha was able to share her learning and explain about how a habitat suits a particular purpose and how animals adapt over time to become more effective.

Evidence of learning Sameeha presents her animal and habitat to her adoring fans. It was great to see and hear Sameeha  sharing with a variety of learners and coaches.

Key Competencies/Vision Principles being demonstrated

Thinking - Making sense of information, experiences and ideas. Using language, symbols, and texts - Making sense of words, numbers and images. Managing self - knowing when to lead, when to follow and when to act independently. Relating to others - Interacting effectively in a range of contexts. Participating and contributing - Being actively involved in school and the community Curious Collaborative Connected Capable

Next Learning Steps

Sameeha should now continue to  develop confidence when presenting to others. She should apply her learning in this area and her research skills to finding out about other areas of curriculum interest.