Term 1 week 6

This week we are focusing on a text that has a NZ setting.
We will also be learning a little about NZ back in the 1950s as this will help us understand the event in it's 'historical context'
Life was different in NZ 70 years ago and some of these differences impact on the sad events that we will be researching this week.
Our Text is called: Journey to Tangiwai
It is written from the perspective of a 12 year old boy. He is writing in his diary about the things that happen to him in his every day life. He survives a disaster while travelling on a train in the North Island.

WALTs

We are learning to use multiple sources of information to grow our knowledge and understanding of an event. This may include photographs, maps, diagrams, videos and written texts.
We are learning to organise information from many different sources into a useful plan using the 5 Ws.

Home Learning
Are you in a Home Learning routine yet? Think about the days/times that work best for you and your family. Choose 2-3 days when it will be easier for you to sit in a quiet space at home and focus on completing your Reading + and Maths Buddy tasks. Don't choose your busiest days when you may have a sports practice or music lesson to attend.

Another great habit to develop is a daily reading habit. Some people like to read in bed at night. Others have a favourite sunny spot to curl up in. Reading even helps you become a better speller! If your brain sees the correct way to spell things hundreds of times over a year it is more likely to lock the correct spelling pattern into your brain. This is really helpful when you're writing. You will be growing your very own dictionary in your brain.