Norah's Poem Learning Story - August 2015

Learner:   Norah                                                                  Learning Coach: DWilkes

Learning Area:  Literacy                                                                              Date: Aug 2015

Learning Observed

This term all learners in years 5-6 LH1 wrote a speech on a topic of their choosing while the majority of the year 3-4 learners presented a poem.  Oral language is an important skill and Norah began to learn some language features to enhance selection and presentation of her selected poem.  She is growing her capabilities in presenting with confidence and used her voice to engage the audience. She had great eye contact indicating that she had memorized the poem.  She intonated really well with volume and was generally an emotive, varied and exciting presentation.  Norah worked with Mrs Dillner and some of the learners to practice reciting her poem ‘Pinkle Purr’ and acted on feedback received to improve her presentation.  Norah has quite a flare for the dramatic!

Evidence of learning

Norah’s Poem Presentation:                          Oral Language Rubric Here   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OR2Ys_rJMVM

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Norah demonstrated her curiosity by selecting a poem that she is interested and passionate about.  She connected with others in her delivery of the poem and grew her capability for speaking emotively and rhythmically. She worked collaboratively with others and provided feedback enthusiastically to her peers.  She related well to others and participated and contributed in all aspects of the process.

Next Learning Steps

practice reading out loud one page every day at day write a poem and recite it out loud, then post it on my blog add my oral language rubric to my Learning Pathway

Katherine, Norah, Alysia & Louisa's Rugby Learning Story

Learners: Louisa, Norah, Katherine & Alysia     Learning Coach: T.Dillner           Date: 28.7.15

Learning Area: Physical Education - Rugby Skills

Learning Observed

Recently, the Year 3s have been learning about how to hold and pass a rugby ball. Katherine, Louisa, Norah and Alysia were in a small group working together. Firstly, they had time to practice holding the ball with their hands making a downward ‘L’ shape. Next, they had to try passing to each other. They aimed by facing the side of their bodies to the person they want to receive the ball, and passed by moving the ball in a line from hip to hip. As a challenge, all of the groups had to count how many passes they could make without dropping the ball in a period of time. Louisa, Norah, Alysia & Katherine made over 70 passes! The most out of all the groups!

Evidence of learning

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

This task required a lot of collaboration, which all four girls were able to do. They communicated to each other by calling the name of the person who would receive the pass. They were also able to encourage each other by giving tips and reminders of how to be successful (Relating to Others). Louisa, Alysia, Katherine and Norah all increased their capability when working with rugby balls. This was something new for all of them and they all had positive attitudes to ensure they would make progress in this area. They are now more confident and at ease with using a rugby ball (Managing Self).

Next Learning Steps

Remain positive in the face of difficulty, should it arise. During break times choose to play with a rugby ball and do similar drills/activities as the ones we have be doing during learning time. Use their new skills to teach or support other learners.