National Year of Reading – June theme is DREAM

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WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO DREAM?

The definition for dreaming from http://www.thefreedictionary.com/dream

1. To experience a dream in sleep: dreamed of meeting an old friend.
2. To daydream.
3. To have a deep aspiration: dreaming of a world at peace.
4. To regard something as feasible or practical: I wouldn’t dream of trick skiing on icy
slopes.

 

 Martin Luther King is famous for his “I have a dream…” speech.

What was it about?

 

Share your ideas below…

What do you dream or aspire to do/be?

 

http://theopinionchair.wordpress.com/2012/06/01/dream-national-year-of-reading-theme-of-june/

The following content is from the National Year of Reading 2012 |  the-OPINION-chair blog

“DREAM is infinite.  Here are a few ideas to get you started:-

  • Go back to your childhood, what were your favourite tales, nursery rhymes or bedtime stories?
  • Dream about your memories, and think about putting pen to paper
  • Research the Dreamtime, Australia’s history is rich and diverse, there’s lots to discover
  • Dream about a place you would like to visit, and read up about it on travelogues, or even use Google Maps’ street view
  • Let your imagination unravel and write your own story
  • Dream about the future; does what Science Fiction tell us really ring true?
  • It’s always fun to dream about the impossible.  Take a trip down fantasy lane and pick up a fantasy novel, who knows, you might get engrossed…”

Kathy Schrock’s BLOOMIN APPS

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Using Bloom’s with ipads and android devices – check out BLOOMIN’ APPS

Kathy Schrock is a well respected educator who is constantly producing fantastic resources for teachers to use in their classrooms.

Check out these resources to use with the iPads (and android). These are based on Bloom’s Taxonomy.

Kathy Schrock

Andrew Churches Edorigami

Dr L O Wilson

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National Year of Reading 2012

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ONE BOOK ONE COUNTRY

The National Year of Reading is about promoting reading in all its many forms and expressions but also to validate the act of reading – whether you read a book, a phone screen or a sign. 

Alison Lester’s “Are we there yet?” has been chosen for the National Year of Reading’s, one book, one country – a story for everyone around Australia to read to promote reading.  The story is based on the reflections of her children on their adventurous and sometimes funny expedition around Australia.  This story will be shared with classes.   You are welcome to borrow it for home too.  Please see Ms Heeley for a parent library card.

“Are we there yet?” short story competition is being held in Qld from 20 April – 1 June. 

Competition link

Image source

 2011 National Year of Reading   Alison Lester’s book Are We There Yet?

 as viewed on National Year of Reading website.

<http://www.love2read.org.au/awty.cfm>

 

 

Year 3 and Specialist

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The Year 3 students had a combined session with their Specialist teachers this week.

What have Year 3 been learning?

The  Year 3students have been learning  How the world works.  They have been expresing the emotions of fishermen working on their boats.  The dance goes with the soran bushi song to depict hauling nets, throwing baskets of fish over their shoulders and putting nets out.

This Sorin Bushi dance can be viewed on YouTube on morocojin’s Channel.

 

Year 3 and Specialists on PhotoPeach

The story of Cinderella – perspective

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Consider the story of Cinderella. Add some interactive-ness, then put on DeBono’s thinking hats and you will have a recipe for expressing ourselves from the perspective of Year 1.

This is the interactive version the story of Cinderella we used to set the scene.

These are some shots of us working, thinking and collaborating.

Yr 1 Express Ourselves – Cinderella on PhotoPeach

JS Library in review

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The end of the year is looming…
It is time to reflect and consider the achievements over the year.
Oliver reports still need to be run and our stocktake is yet to come. Hopefully we will find lots of lovely surprises.

Currently I am working on the JS Library Annual Report . A PDF of the report will be posted next week on the wiki page.

This week is our last week of class borrowing. Stay tuned for the top borrowing class for 2011. Will it be your class?

You can view a snapshot of the term on the JSLibrary wiki page.

Watch the photopeach to see some photos from this term in the JS Library.
JS Library: Search-Ask-Learn-Connect on PhotoPeach

How does ICT and technology impact on your learning (and teaching)?

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Consider how you learn at St Andrews….

Think about the ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) that you use to support your learning journey and inquiry?

How does using technology impact your learning (and teaching)?

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Yr 4 -6  wallwisher 

Yr 5 A created their own wallwisher. This is what they thought  Yr 5A wallwisher.

Or post your comment below (don’t forget to just use your 1st name).

Oliver and Reading Lists survey

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In order to improve the use of resources in the JS Library, the Oliver catalogue has the function of READING LISTS.

All teachers and students have been introduced to this resource.

In order to make the most of the function READING LISTS and to ensure it meets your needs, please complete the survey below.

Click here to take survey