Semester Two 2009

Semester Two 2009

What’s Happening This Semester ?

What’s Happening This Semester ?

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“True learning is about discovering the gifts we were born with and using our learning strengths to make thinking, learning and communicating a positive, successful experience” Glen Capelli 2004

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Semester Two

Extras :* Pedlar's Fair * Year 6 Farewell Dinner

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Spelling - GraphemesHandwriting - Formal/Calligraphy

Comprehension

Novel StudyThe Hobbit

Author Study / ComparisonFractured Fairytales

English-Text TypesExposition/Report

Discussion Poetry

Wondermaths

TimeMean/Median/Mode

AreaMath Historians

VolumeData/Decimals

Chance/ProbabilityPatterns & Algebra

Creative ArtsSymbols

Design LogoDance

P.E.Gymnastics

AthleticsPSSA/Sport

Personal Development/Health

Self Esteem/FriendshipsHigh School Preparation

Science & TechnologyEnvironment Matters

Electricity

HSIEGovernment-Bloom's modelAntarctica-William's Model

Key Learning Area Content

Dear Parents, This Semester, we will be using Spelling City in our classroom. Spelling City is a website that helps students learn their weekly spelling words while having fun at the same time. As the Year 6G teacher, I will upload the weekly spelling list to the website Spelling City and your child can review the words and play spelling games to reinforce the learning process.

Here’s how to help your child master his or her spelling words:

Simply go to http://www.spellingcity.com to see how the site works.

To get started, click on Sample Lists and choose any list you like.

Then try the Teach Me, Test Me, or Play A Game link.

You can find our class spelling lists by simply clicking on Find a List and typing in my name, Ms Gillis. The lists will appear and your child can immediately start using it to practice his or herwords. Please encourage your child to practice the class list before their weekly test which isconducted every Monday. Let’s work together as a team to ensure that your child becomes anindependent, lifelong learner. Kind Regards Ms Gillis

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How Can I Learn More? Click on the links below to help build on your knowledge…..

The Hobbit Smartkiddies Government 3D Textmaker

Author WebsitesMath Historians By Chronological Era

Antarctica Logo Design Ideas

Year 6G Weekly Spelling Lists

Math Historians By Name

Australian/Antarctica Data Centre

Year6gsinps Wikispace

Female Mathematicians Antarctica Classroom

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Importance of Optimal Experiences

Importance of Optimal Experiences

“Memories of peak moments motivate students

to keep improving in hopes of achieving

the same intensity of experience again…”

(Csikszentmihalyi, Rathunde and

Whalen, 1997)

“Memories of peak moments motivate students

to keep improving in hopes of achieving

the same intensity of experience again…”

(Csikszentmihalyi, Rathunde and

Whalen, 1997)

Ms Gillis 2009 ©