Character Descriptions

This week in writing we have been learning to write character descriptions for a Narrative story. We had to describe the crocodile from Oban's The Monkey and the Crocodile.

One sunny morning a crocodile was prowling around. There appeared a plump monkey. He saw the crocodile's turned out toes and grip skin plus her enormous, thick tail and her dagger-like teeth.
By Jessica

One day a terrifying crocodile was swimming in the river Ganges. The crocodile had sharp teeth like a tiger. It had terrifying and googly eyes. Her tail was floppy and triangular. She became more angry and greedy as her slimy, wet body swam through the water.
By Thomas

Her drool came sliding down her scaly cheek then her mouth opened. It was an enormous mouth and you could see her pointed teeth. Her tennis ball eyes and jaws were wide open.
By Anni

Narrative Writing

We have been learning to write interesting orientations for Narrative stories. This is Hannah's retelling of the beginning of The Monkey and the Crocodile.

Badminton

How do we feel about reading?

We have been thinking about how we feel about reading.

I like reading because it helps you learn more things and it helps you learn words that you don’t know. My favourite books to read are ‘Baa Baa Smart Sheep’ and ‘A Dog Like That’ and last of all Felicity books. I read lots of books at home because I want to learn more words. I sometimes go to the Glenfield Library with mum and Matthew to go on the computer, search for books and take them out. I have my own library card.
Hannah

I like reading because I like information on spies. My favourite books to read are Secret Seven books because they are exciting. I read at night when I don’t have anything else to do. I think reading is fun because I learn more. I go to the library in Birkenhead with my dad and little brother.
Jamie

I like reading because there are lots of pictures and words that I can read. My favourite books to read are Zac Power books because they are interesting books with lots of awesome pictures. I read at home because I am learning different words. I think reading is cool because my teacher gives me different reading books everyday. I go to the library because there are lots of books to choose from.
Rio

Howick Village

I was lucky to use the stilts because it was practice for balancing, it was fun and scary at the same time.
Una

I liked the 1850’s classroom visit. The teacher was strict, I shivered with fear. I liked the slateboards, they were amazing because you could rub your mistakes off.
Mikayla

Games Kidpix

We have been creating pictures of our favourite games on Kidpix.



Connect Four By Evie




By Jack

Games in the Past

For homework this week we had to find out what games our parents and grandparents played when they were children. This is the list we came up with. Please add any others we have missed by leaving a comment.

Knucklebones or Jacks
Elastics – sometimes called Stockings
Tiggy
Kiss Chase
Bullrush
Marbles
French Skipping
Four Square and Six Square
Go Fish
Guess Who
String Games
Cards
Battleships
Pick Up Sticks
Chess
Hopscotch
Rugby
Cowboys and Indians
Spinball
Go Home, Stay Home
Queenie, Queenie, Who’s got the Ball?
Monopoly
Scrabble
Netball
Hockey
Operation