Here is my Term 2 writing sample.

I will be working on writing more ideas and adding detail to help my readers understand my story.
I will also be learning to use time words to keep my story in order.
I will be trying to learn the vowel sounds and some middle sounds to help with my spelling.

I am getting better at writing my own story. I can spell more words correctly and I am trying to spell new words by sounding them out.

My Term 2 2016 learning goals.

Mother's Day art

I created a crayon and dye picture of my Mum, for Mother's Day.

Tōku Pepeha

I have been working on communicating about personal information, such as the names of my maunga, awa, iwi, hapu, marae, waka, parents and my name.

I am learning to write my own sentences. I am learning to use letter and blend sounds to spell my words.

I am learning to write my ideas with help from my teacher.