Wanaka Library Web Page for Kids

Check out the new web page that Deidre is developing for the Upper Clutha kids. We helped her at the editing stage by critiquing it. Thanks, we love it!

The Wreck of the Zanzibar

We are loving this book. Click on the image to add a book review. A great read. It is an emotional story about hardship and bravery.

Do you think parents should be allowed to smack their kids when they are naughty? Poll Results

NZ Speech Assessments

On Tuesday we had our assessments. The Year 3 children sat the introductory badge and the Year 4's sat the elementary badge. Go to the Speech NZ site to have a look at their website at...

http://www.speechnz.co.nz/oralasseaament.htm

Here are our results:
Introductory
Distinction: Polly & Ethan
Highly Commended: Caitlin, Annabel, Jessie, Max S
Commended: Matthew, Shaneil, Avi
Elementary
Distinction: Dara, Max H, Gregor, George
Highly Commended: Grace, Nadia,
Commended: Sam, Jake, Riley, Toby

Congratulations to the other children who did the same work and presented it to the class but did not choose to sit the assessments.

Here are the learning outcomes for the Introductory level

use audible clear speech

establish eye contact with the audience

use a simple structure, which will include an opening and closing statement

hold and show the object so it can be seen by the audience

listen carefully to the questions asked

consider answers before responding

make eye contact with the other person while answering

create a structured scene either from imagination, a topic or centre of interest or an established story, such as a fairy story, myth, reality or script

create characters, using movement and speech

use performance skills to ensure the scene is audience-focused

use costumes, props, sound effects etc. to support the scene

understand the poem and the words used in it

share confidence and enjoyment while speaking the poem

show a developing sensitivity to the poem’s shape, message and mood

speak clearly and audibly

work as a group to present the verse

Here are the learning outcomes for the Elementary level...

Talk When explaining an activity you have been involved in
•	describe the activity clearly
•	arrange the ideas in a logical order
•	include reference to their personal involvement
When sharing and giving opinions about an experience or event
•	select and organise key points about an experience or event
•	base opinions on the facts presented
For either talk, students will also:
•	develop a creative approach to the delivery of the talk, e.g. opening, choice of vocabulary, language, firm ending
•	integrate visual aids throughout the talk
•	deliver an audience-focused talk that is clear and audible
•	observe the time limit
Discussion Skills
•	listen carefully to the questions asked
•	consider answers before responding
•	make eye contact with the other person while answering
•	begin to show an understanding of the elements, techniques and conventions of drama
Group Drama
•	create a structured scene either from imagination, a topic or centre of interest or an established story, such as a fairy story, myth, reality or script
•	create characters using movement and speech
•	use performance skills to ensure the scene is audience-focused
•	use costumes, props, sound effects etc., to support the scene
•	begin to show an understanding of the elements, techniques and conventions of drama
Group Verse Speaking
•	understand the poem and the words used in it
•	share confidence and enjoyment while speaking the poem
•	speak clearly and audibly
•	work as a group to present the verse
•	explore aspects of performance to support the recitation, such as music, movement, dance or art
Group Storytelling
•	work in groups to plan and prepare a story for an audience
•	identify and use some structures and devices for developing stories
•	demonstrate performance styles to present a story to an audience
Book Discussion
•	be familiar with the entire book fiction: understand the plot and characters non fiction: show an understanding of the information
•	share ideas about the book clearly using full sentences and eye contact with the Assessor