The Meaning Behind Christmas Decorations - By Yesha

Learning Intention: We are learning the meanings of some Christmas decorations.

Success Criteria: I am successful when I can read and understand the meanings behind of some Christmas Decorations.

(Wreath) Just as there is no end to the wreath, God's love never ends.

(Christmas Tree) Evergreen trees stay green all year. They remind us that we can live forever with Jesus.

(Candy Cane) The candy cane is like the shapes of a shepherd's staff. A shepherd uses his staff to guide his sheep. The candy cane reminds us that Jesus is our guide as we follow Him.

(Lights and Stars) The lights and stars reminds us of the star the wise men followed to find Jesus. In the Bible, Jesus called Himself, " The light of the world."

(Gifts) Gifts remind us of the greatest gift ever given - God's gift of His Son, Jesus. Gifts also can remind us of the presents the wise men gave Jesus.

(Pointed Holly Leaves) The pointed holly leaves remind us of the crown of thorns Jesus wore as He hung on the cross. The red berries reminds us of His blood.

(Bell) Each sheep in a shepherd's  fold wore a bell so the shepherd could tell where it was, if the sheep wandered off. The bells remind us Jesus knows where we are and wants to save us.

Kiwi Kids News - Super Blue Blood Moon - By Yesha

Kiwi Kids News

As part of our independent reading programme we use Kiwi kids news to learn about news in New Zealand (national news) and around the world (international news).

We are learning how to:  Read closely to analyse an article and to think critically about the messages within them.

Super Blue Blood Moon

Link: Super Blue Blood Moon

1. Who is the main person or group of people in this news article?

Super Blue Blood Moon.

2. What was the key event from the news article?

Super blue blood moon are pretty rare and you also would need to wake up at 2:00 AM to see it.

3. Where did this event take place?

Lunar Eclipse.

4. When did this event take place?

150 years ago.

Thinking of Other - By Yesha

Dear God,

Please help those people in America whose lives are in danger. Bless those who are affected by the wildfires. Also, please help the firefighters in doing their Dangerous Job.

All About Me - By Yesha

Learning Intention: We are learning to write a recount.

Success Criteria: I am successful when I can write a recount about myself.

Hello! My name is Yesha. I am 9 years old. November 2008 is my birthday. Elmar and Edilyn are my parents.

I have two brothers and one sister. My aunties, uncles, and grandparents are still in the Philippines.

I like to read Ballerina, Owl Diaries and Ella Diaries. I love to play soccer, gymnastics, basketball, drawing, Roblox, and Minecraft. I also like singing.

I love all the school subjects. I love watching T.V. I like to eat noodles, fruit salad, bubblegum, and fruits.

I have lots of friends at school.

Fiddle the Gold Fish - By Yesha

Learning Intention: We are learning to write a narrative story.

Success Criteria: I am successful when I can use capital letters, full stops and correct spelling,and write in paragraph form correctly.

Fiddle the gold fish was small. She had thick scales. She was a fish eater. Fiddle had sharp teeth.

One day Fiddle swam up on a fish, she didn't know that the fish was hooked on a fishing rod. Fiddle tried to eat the fish but it was  stuck on the hook. The fisherman felt something unusual and pulled the string up, a gold fish came up.

The fisherman felt bad for the gold fish so he quickly took her to a place that look after sea creatures.

The keepers of the aquarium check her and took good care of her, they gave her a beautiful name. It was Fiddle. They called her fiddle, because she fiddles around with her tail. The keepers thanked the fisherman for bringing the gold fish to them. Fiddle's wonderful life had just begun.

Glaring Bear - By Yesha

Learning Intention: We are learning to to write a narrative story.

Success Criteria: I know I am successful when I can write a narrative story using capital letters, full stops and paragraph correctly.

Once there was a gigantic bear. She had a thick fur. She was a fish eater with massive sharp teeth that can crunch fish bones.

One day she saw an enormous fish, but it swam away when it saw her. She tried to catch it, but she fell in the water she hit her head on the rock and she fainted.

Luckily a hunter walked by the river and found the drowning bear. He rescued her and quickly took her to the zoo.

The zookeepers check and took good care of her. They gave her a beautiful name. It was Glaring bear. They call her Glaring bear, because she glares at the zookeepers. The zookeepers thank the hunter for bringing the poor bear to them. Glare's wonderful life had begun and she live happily ever after.

Comment: Good writing Yesha, this is a wonderful story. Ana Stacia.
Comment: Good Yesha and continue to check your spelling. Aleenah.

A Visit to the Stone Cottage - By Yesha

Learning Intention: We are learning to write a recount.

Success Criteria: I am successful when I can write an recount about the Stone Cottage using adjectives.

Do you know how to use an old clothes ringer?

We went to the stone cottage. Inside I met Mr. Chris and he works there.

An old clothes ringer is used by womens of the Fencibles to wash their clothes. To make it work there is a handle that you can turn around it, then the two rollers made out of iron will spin and squishes the water off the clothes. The bucket catches water, and they use these water again to water their plants.

I saw so many things, but I can only mention two and explain about it. I saw an old chest. It is so big that you can hid your dog in. I also saw a lamp, it does not work with electricity instead they light it up with fire.