ROOM+4

=//**Welcome to Room 4. **//=

//We are learning how to use ICT to assist with learning new words.//
Students are going to choose a word from a Word Bank. Then, using Kid Pix they will write in the definition, synonyms, antonyms, and drew an illustration of the word.

__//**Term 2:**//__

During this term, I spent a lot of my time getting my reading programme running smoothly. Thus the computers were set slightly on the back burner for the majority of it.

I started using the computers with my top reading group. Most were already confident with the background and animations side of KidPix, but I had to teach them the how to use text boxes and change the text. Those students who weren't as confident with the use of Kidpix were eagerly helped by their peers.

I found that the computer timetable was a bit erratic and didn't quite meld well with my reading programme. I need to ensure that the next term I chose the computers at times that will be more beneficial for my 'teacher inquiry'.

__//**Term 3:**//__

We have been focusing on words that are related to our topics of //Pacific Islands// and //Bubbles// For these words we have decided that instead of writing synonyms and antonyms, I asked for examples of the 'word of the week':

'tradition'

'culture'

'custom'

'Island'

'bubble'

'sphere'

__//**Term 4:**//__

As with last term, the students are continuing to find the definition of a 'topic' word for the week. They also have been asked to add examples. This term our class is taking part in the school wide Inquiry about 'Fibres'. Our 'Words of the week' have thus related to this topic.

'Fibre'



It was Guy Fawkes this week, so the word of the week was: 'Firework'



One thing that I have noticed is that sometimes the students have chosen a background that they like, that is sometimes not entirely related to their word. I need to ensure that they aren't just finding a fun background, but use pictures, if they have to, create their own pictures, that //are// related to their topic word.

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