Reading brainstorm

teaching unit plan (click on book cover above)

After you have brainstormed words/phrases/quotes etc about the story 'buddy" complete this reflection on your e-journal....

1. get someone to take a photo of you and the novel


2. upload the photo to voicethread and record your reflection

Reflection #1...

• What did you enjoy about the novel "Buddy"


• What key messages do you think the author wanted the reader to understand?


• What questions do you have for the author?

Reflection #2... (record on a second recording)

• What went well in your literature discussions?


• What did you do well? (be specific- e.g; share my ideas, use evidence from the text)


• Next time you are part of a literature circle what will you do differently?

The Aurora

The Aurora from Terje Sorgjerd on Vimeo.

Solar Cars

In a video we watched we learnt that the driver in a solar powered car has to lie down we think its a minus because you could get a really bad cramp in your neck. We also learnt that the car was covered in solar panels to make it go because it was solar powered. We think that its a good idea because you don't have to pay for petrol because you get the energy from the sun. The car was specially made for a solar powered car race.The car is probably three times our weight.

How solar cars work

http://videos.howstuffworks.com/howstuffworks/178-how-solar-cars-work-video.htm Click on this web link to watch a video on how solar cars work. Post your thoughts here....