Writing Synonym Narrative

Learner: Alysia, Cassandra, Ouryu, Ronav and Shubhi     Learning Coach: Mr Hattie          Date: 2 August 2016

Learning Area: Learning Habitat 1 - literacy

Learning Observed

Today Alysia, Cassandra, Ouryu, Ronav and Shubhi had a literacy workshop where we were looking at synonyms. This is a great way to build on our Capabilities with vocabulary. I had explained that this will help with our writing to make it more interesting. Alysia, Cassandra, Ouryu, Ronav and Shubhi’s task was to write synonyms for the following words said, sad, moved and happy. I modelled the ‘said’ area of the circle with the learners and then let them loose on the rest of the areas. The discussion I heard from this was great. Ouryu and Alysia was discussion how you would feel when you are unhappy. This allowed them to spark ideas. Ronav was thinking and as soon as he thought of one he would scream it out. It was good to see him excited about writing. Shubhi and Cassandra were helping others who were struggling. The different Capabilities and Collaboration skills were impressive. I will continue to use this for writing and get learners to do it while editing to improve their writing.

Evidence of learning

Next Learning Steps

Alysia, Cassandra, Ouryu, Ronav and Shubhi’s next learning steps are: Use this strategy for editing. Develop understanding of antonyms.