Thursday 15 September 2016

Persuasive argument about schools and learning in the future

WALT: write a persuasive argument about schools and learning in the future.

In my opinion it is an extremely good idea that schools are changing to become better schools to assist a future child's learning.

Using computers, Ipads and other technology is helping children with their learning because they can do their work online and learn to use a computer for when they are older.  When we use computers we are saving trees because paper comes from trees and if we use up all the trees then we will die because there won’t be any oxygen. It is a fact that nobody would like for that to happen.

Secondly, I feel that we should have verandahs where children can go outside and work whenever they want. This is because some people prefer to work in nature’s spaces or in a quiet area. In the future Oaklands school should have an adventure playground for each year level. I believe that they should be challenging so kids would be thinking about what to do and their brains would be thinking and learning which would help in the classroom.

Lastly, I think that we should have special walls and ceilings that  are soundproof, this would help because some people prefer to work in quiet spaces by themselves. There should be special areas so people can do so.  The future Oaklands should also have separate learning spaces so people can work alone and have a cubby of their own. I think that this would help learning because if you want to work alone or you need some peace and quiet you can go to your cubby. Furthermore, Oaklands School should get whiteboard tables so if you’re working something out you can just write it down and then rub it out rather than using paper and losing oxygen.

Overall, I believe that it is critical that Oaklands School has all of the things that are in my argument because they WILL most definitely benefit a child's learning and make them a smarter and better person.

Next step; my next step is to use more persuasive language in my writing and to have more detailed description.

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Future Classroom
Library- the library is at the front on the left, it has a couch, a bean bag, a tree bookshelf and lots of cushions; it is the perfect place to read and relax.

Walls- the walls are good for learning because they make the room bright and colourful to encourage a child’s learning. On the walls there is a pieces of abstract art, self portraits, a tree book shelf, a hanging dolphin and the teacher’s white board. The walls are located next to the floor and the sky!

The teacher’s area- the teachers area is a good working space to learn so that the teacher can help you on what you want to know. The teachers area is located at the left top corner of the classroom.

Individual Cubbies- the individual cubbies are all along the wall on the right side, they are a great place to learn especially if you like to work on your own or in a silent space; you can put all of your own belongings in your cubby.

The mat- the mat is in front of the teacher’s whiteboard and is in the middle of the room. It is colourful and has a pretend log at the back that is a tunnel and a backrest and it can flip over to provide more space for the children to sit on.


What changes do I need to make to achieve excellence in school design?
     
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Multistructural
Teacher Directed
Relational
Learner Directed
Extended Abstract
Learner Autonomous
I can describe several ideas for creating school designs.

What changes do I need to make to achieve excellence in school design?



I can describe several ideas for creating school designs.

And

I can compare and contrast ideas between Oaklands School in 2016 and what it could look like in the future.
I can describe several ideas for creating school designs.

And

I can compare and contrast ideas between Oaklands School in 2016 and what it could look like in the future.

And

I can look at these qualities in a new way by creating and presenting an idea for what Oaklands School might look like in the future.


What changes do I need to make to achieve excellence in school design?
     
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Multistructural
Teacher Directed
Relational
Learner Directed
Extended Abstract
Learner Autonomous
I can describe several ideas for creating school designs.

What changes do I need to make to achieve excellence in school design?



I can describe several ideas for creating school designs.

And

I can compare and contrast ideas between Oaklands School in 2016 and what it could look like in the future.
I can describe several ideas for creating school designs.

And

I can compare and contrast ideas between Oaklands School in 2016 and what it could look like in the future.

And

I can look at these qualities in a new way by creating and presenting an idea for what Oaklands School might look like in the future.

Math


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Technology at Lincoln Primary.

On the 13/9/16 all of the year sixes went to Lincoln Primary School to see what we would do next year at Lincoln when we go to technology. Here is a photo of some things that I made. The three activities that I did were sewing, cooking and wood work. On the left is the emoji that I made in sewing but I didn't have a lot of time so I couldn't really put features on. On the right is the coaster that I made in wood work, you had to draw your design onto the wood with pencil and then you went over the pencil with a poker then you coloured it in with felts. I have already eaten my cookies so I can't show you them but in cooking class we were learning how to put icing onto cakes. First we practiced on paper then we covered three cookies. It was really fun.
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Thursday 8 September 2016

Persuasive Writing About School Uniforms.

Persuasive Writing
WALT; write a text that will persuade others to believe in your opinion.
We know we have achieved this when;
  1. Introduction: stating the argument.
  2. A paragraph to explain each reason for your argument.
  3. Conclusion; restating the argument.
  4. Emotive language e.g. dangerous, unsafe.
  5. Complex sentences.
  6. Persuasive words
  7. Persuasive sentence starters
  8. Share your personal opinion
  9. Each paragraph has a main point {usually at the beginning}.
Students should wear uniform at school.
Pro’s {for}
Con’s {against}
  • If you go out you are representing your school.
  • If a person see’s you in public they can identify what school you’re from.
  • You will need more clothes if wearing mufti and this will be more costly.
  • Mufti clothes would not last as long perhaps if they are cheap and made from less durable fabric.
  • Your parents will have to buy you new clothes often.
  • It’s easier to run around in normal clothes rather than school uniforms.
  • Normal clothes are comfier than school uniforms.

Intro; in my opinion students shouldn’t wear school uniform to school.
1.Mufti clothes are comfier to wear.
  • It is easier to run around and play in mufti because it is lightweight and mufti normally fits you better than school uniform.
  • Sometimes you don’t feel good wearing your school uniform e.g. because it doesn't fit or because you don’t like the style or the fabric.
2.  It is cheaper to wear mufti.
  • School uniforms can sometimes cost a lot of money. If you were to go to mainland uniforms it would cost $109 for a t-shirt, coloutes and a polar fleece but for $40 you can get a jersey, pants and a shirt from the warehouse.
  • Instead of spending your parents money you could just wear the clothes that you already have.
3.  Renewing the uniform.
  • It costs heaps of money when you have to buy a new uniform every year.
  • If we wear mufti it stretches so you can wear it for longer.
Con; Overall I think that wearing mufti to school will be better for you and your parents bank account!

In my opinion students should NOT wear school uniform.


It think that mufti is comfier to wear rather than school uniform because It is easier to run around and play in mufti because it is lightweight. Also because mufti normally fits you better than school uniform. Another reason is because sometimes you don’t feel good wearing your school uniform e.g. because it doesn't fit or because you don’t like the style, fabric or the colour.


It is cheaper to wear mufti. I have found that school uniforms can cost a lot of money. If you were to go to Mainland Uniforms it would cost $109 for a t-shirt, culottes and a polar fleece, but for a total of $40 you can get a jersey, pants and a shirt from the warehouse. So instead of spending your parents money you could just wear the clothes that you already have. Wearing the clothes that you already have is a good thing because parents always complain that their children don’t wear all of their clothes and that buying clothes is a waste of money because of that reason.


Renewing the uniform happens almost every year which is a pain for parents. It costs heaps of money when you have to buy a new uniform every year for your children. If we wear mufti it stretches so you can wear it for longer e.g. some mufti lasts for a year or two.


Overall I think that wearing mufti to school will be better for you and your parents bank account!



I think that I’m level three because I have used information about the topic and reasons supporting my argument.