Writing- Ideas Book

Term 2, Week 2

This term we really want to work on raising the standard of our writing. We want to get better at spelling, grammar, punctuation, overall writing structure, developing ideas and incorporating figurative language.

In term 1 we learnt that one of the hardest things to do in writing is coming up with interesting and original ideas to write about. So to help us with this, each student in room 19 will develop an 'Ideas Book'. An 'Ideas Book' is where you collect ideas for writing such as- pictures, photos and quotes from magazines, drawings of characters and story settings, brainstorming of story ideas, descriptions, titles, poems, song lyrics... You can put anything you like in an ideas book just as long as it inspires you to write!

The students will also be able to take their 'Ideas Book' home because you never know when inspiration may strike! But they must bring them to school each day so they can use then during writing time.

I cant wait to see what interesting and creative ideas my students put in their ideas book!

The class hard at work making attractive and original covers for their ideas book.

Three of the fantastic finished covers. Don't they look great! 

Attitude Presentation

Term 2, Week One

Today Dave from 'Attitude' came to our school to talk to the year 7 and 8 students about 'Puberty- A Time of Change'. The presentation in the hall and lessons back in class were filled with funny stories, interesting facts, fun activities and lots of learning!

We learnt that it helps to know about the changes we will go through before it happens so that we know what to expect and can better deal with them. Its also important to remember that everyone goes through these changes. No matter where you live, whether you're a boy or a girl, whether you like K.F.C. or McDonald's, you will experience them. No two people are exactly alike, we are all unique, we are all pretty cool, but one thing everyone has in common is that we all go through puberty!

Dave from 'Attitude'

Dave in action at our school. 

Term Two, Week One

Hi there! Welcome to Room 19's blog! We are a dynamic Year 7 and 8 class at Sylvia Park School, in Mt. Wellington, Auckland. This year we will be showcasing our learning experiences in maths, reading, writing, inquiry and other learning areas that happen inside and outside our classroom.

We are enthusiastic learners and every day we strive to do our best in everything we do and 'MAKE OUR MARK!'