Literacy

For the last few weeks, we have been working on creating a big picture book for the Junior / Middle school.  We integrated the Samoan language into our book.  We explored different picture books and looked at what young children enjoyed the most.  Animals came up as a huge interest and therefore we based our book on a popular Samoan fiction story about a mouse and an octopus.

When writing the story, we tried to keep it interesting and at the same time easy for children to read and understand.  Because we were writing it in Samoan, we also had the english translation at the back.

In our narrative story, we have our introduction, problem and a solution to the problem.

Our WALT:  

To write a narrative story using the correct structure.

To write a narrative story incorporating the appropriate language features.

After writing our story, we then had to practice reading the story in Samoan.  During Samoan language week we practiced the pronunciation of the Samoan alphabet and basic words.  We focussed on reading with fluency and expression.

Come on in to Room 18 and let us share with you our story 'O le tala i le Isumu ma le Fe'e'.

Today was also Jeremiah's birthday.  He shared with us a lovely cake.  Happy Birthday Jeremiah, may you be blessed with many more, from Room 18.  Thank your for the yummy cake.

Happy Birthday Jeremiah