This week we have learnt what a noun is. We learnt that a noun is a person, place or thing. We had to identify different nouns using pictures. Over the next week we will be identifying nouns in our own writing.  

In writing, Year 1 are learning to express their opinion. Opinions are thoughts or feelings about a situation or idea. For example…… Dogs are the best animals to keep as pets. Another expression used to describe the way we think and feel about a situation or idea is ‘point of view’. People can have different points of view about the same topic. Visual prompt cards are used to introduce a topic and to initiate thinking.

The students choose a card, form their opinion and give reasons for their choice. Year 1 have some very interesting reasons to support their opinions. Here are a few examples.

Year have been learning how to write procedures. Mrs Adams took the children in small groups and made fruit Nutella pizzas. We then wrote the procedure of how to make our own fruit Nutella pizzas. 

You might even be able to follow our procedures to make your own fruit Nutella pizzas! They are delicious! 

In Stage 2 we have been working on informative texts. The students spent time researching an animal and grouping information into sub-headings using a mind-map. We are breaking down the structure of informative writing. This week, we have been exploring introductions. Students have used information from their research to write an interesting introduction about their animal of choice. 

In the Stage 3 we are learning about being accepting of others and developing an inclusive culture. In History we are focusing on the History of Immigration in Australia. We read the text The Littlest Refugee about the biography of Ahn Doh. Students were asked to write personal connections with the text around the themes of emotions, struggles, possessions and racism. This information is written using sub-headings and dot points to summarise our knowledge.