Why does the Moon looks different every night

In Week 6 of Term 2 our class focussed on how to write great explanations.

We wrote about the Moon’s different phases as we are in the middle of learning about Planet Earth and Beyond. Learning how to write a great explanation will help us with our self-guided topics in a few weeks time. Here is my writing, after I have self-assessed and peer-assessed my work.

INTRODUCTION

Why does the Moon appearance look different every night?

Well this explanation will tell you why it changes its appearance and also other fun facts that you maybe would want to find out about.

PARAGRAPH

The Moon's orbit is different from the other planets orbit.

Firstly the Moon only shines at  one side of the Moon because the sun reflects light only at one side of the Moon. When the Moon orbits the sun, the Moon has to catch up just by two days.

PARAGRAPH

The new moon looks like a ball that is all back that is round, a waxing crescent is like a banana but on the right side of the Moon. Waning gibbous is just like waxing gibbous but just on the other left side of the Moon, full moon is like a new Moon but you can see the whole Moon. First quarter is like a is like a half Moon but on the left side of the Moon, last quarter is like the opposite of the first quarter.

( This paragraph is not in order!!)

CONCLUSION

Finally,

Now that  you know the answer and more details by reading this explanation, I know that you can write your own.

If you need more information to write your own explanation here is a link that will help you get more information about the Moon's orbit around the earth.

http://astrosociety.org/edu/publications/tnl/12/12.html.

My Information Report Success Criteria:	Self	Peer
My heading:
is the question WHY DOES THE MOON LOOK DIFFERENT EVERY NIGHT?	yes	Yes
My opening paragraph/introduction:
introduce what my writing is about in a clear way	yes	Yes
hooks the reader	yes
clear topic sentence and supporting sentences	Yes
2-3 sentences maximum	yes	Yes
My main paragraphs/body paragraphs:
clear topic sentence and supporting sentences	yes
are organised so that each paragraph is about a different aspect of the subject	yes	Yes
give detailed information (factual descriptions)	yes	Yes
include specific, technical vocabulary	yes
are generally balanced (have a similar amount of detail about the different aspects I write about)	yes
connectives and time connectives	yes	Yes
descriptive language	Yes
formal language	Yes
My end paragraph/conclusion:
draws the report together/sums up my main points	yes	Yes
may give a personal opinion; ask the reader a question and/or tell the reader where further information may be found	yes
write an interesting fact	yes

2015 Term 2 week 5 lumpy potatoes floating in space

This is my word cloud about Mars. I hope you enjoy reading it 

In Week 5 of Term 2 our class focussed on how to write great information reports.

We wrote about the planet Mars as we are in the middle of learning about Planet Earth and Beyond. Learning how to write a great information report will help us with our self-guided topics in a few weeks time.

Here is my writing, after I have self-assessed and peer-assessed my work.

Lumpy potatoes floating in space

Copy the link for your original Mars Report here  information report

Copy what you have written about Mars so far (do not copy the success criteria etc).

Lumpy potatoes floating in space

Introduction

Have you ever explored Mars? If not here is some cool information that will get your attention.

Today I am going to talk about how Mars is a red hot planet is named after the Roman god of war. Mars is the fourth planet from the sun and Mars is our closest planet to earth.

Mars’ Appearance:

Have you ever wondered what have Mars is like? Mars is very different from our world because it covered with old volcanos. Also it has a very  rocky surface. Mars is a red cold planet that it is made out of dust.You can get really confused with. Mars because Mars looks like a real star. Suddenly scientist think there was rivers and lakes on Mars.

Human exploration of Mars:

No humans have been to Mars. Humans CAN explore Mars but they can't stay and live life in. Mars because if you live life on Mars you wont have enough oxygen to breath. Mars is the first planet that astronauts will explore because it is our one and only 1st neighbour.

What is the planet Mars?

Mars is danger, circled by 2 moons called phobos and Deimos. Unfortunately  is known as 2 moons that is shaped as lumpy potatoes floating in space. If you would like to explore Mars it will only be a short amount of time because you don't have enough oxygen to breath in space.

The Orbit of Mars:

Even though Mars is our closest neighbour, its orbit is very different. A Martian day (or how long it takes to rotate once on its axis) is longer than an Earth day and equals 24 hours and 37 minutes. This is because it spins slower than our planet. Moreover, a year on Mars is the same as 687 Earth days! However if you could imagine if you lived on Mars, you would be almost half the age you were on Earth!

(Shared writing with teacher and group 19/05/15)

Conclusion

This information report has all the information that you need in fact if you want to find out more facts go to:

http://www.planetsforkids.org/planet-Mars.html

I think this can help you how to write an information report so you can write your own information report.

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My Information Report Success Criteria:	Self	Peer
My heading:
is an interesting title (I might have phrased the title as a question.)
My opening paragraph:
says what my report is about in a clear way
gives a general “classification” – and maybe a technical classification
outlines the main features of the subject
My main paragraphs:
have sub-headings where helpful
have clear topic sentences  (topic and main point)
are organised so that each paragraph is about a different aspect of the subject
give detailed information (factual descriptions)
include specific, technical vocabulary
are generally balanced (have a similar amount of detail about the different aspects I write about)
may have helpful: tables, pictures and/or diagrams to add information
My end paragraph:
draws the report together/sums up my main points
may give a personal opinion; ask the reader a question and/or tell the reader where further information may be found

Exploring the history in space

 This is a Google slide that is all about space and the planets in space.
The reason why I posted this this Google slide about space and the planets is because I have been learning about space the 1 whole week and I know so many about space.


Exploring the history of space

All about me pepeha

All about me Pepeha

Hi my name is Mary.
This shows my river, mountain also my family and friends and where I come from.
THIS IS WHO I AM!

ANZAC Day Less we forget

ANZAC stands for:
Australia
New
Zealand
Army
Crops

Click the link to find out more!
ANZAC DAY 2015 thinglink

Mary's ANZAC Reflection

What:

I have been learning about ANZAC and what does ANZAC stand for.

Also WW1 and the army like what they did and what equipment they used as a shield.

I learnt what some people did in the army during the army.

I learnt how soldiers can survive in the army.

So What:

The reason why I am going to learn about WW2 is because I know things about WW1 and what they would do when you get injured or you get shoot by the country that your country are versing.

Now what:

Now that I know lots of things about WW1, I can find out things about WW2 because I know it is a little bit different from WW1.w

HOW TO SURVIVE YOUR FIRST NIGHT IN MINECRAFT

In Week 6 of Term 1 our class focussed on how to write great explanations. We wrote about how to survive your first night in Mine Craft (the game a lot of us are obsessed with!).

Here is my writing, after I have self-assessed and peer-assessed my work.

Signs of Success!	Self	Peer
Introduction - briefly tells the reader what the explanation is about
Present tense
Formal Language; Technical Language
Time connectives
Sequenced and paragraphed (paragraphs have 1 main idea!)
Ambitious vocabulary (adjectives; verbs)
Summary - may have an interesting fact or comment about playing the game

Have you ever wondered how to play mine craft?

Then join in and play with me and lets go an a adventure.

As the sun rises on your first day your work is to...

Gather all the wood that you can find.

Sometimes you can use wood from trees.

There will also be chests to gather tools like torches lights fishing hooks and all sorts of thing to kill animals and eating them. How ever you can take your time but you are going to be killed by the zombies that spawn at night because it kill you.

Once you have all the equipment you need you start thinking where you want to place your house.

Have you found the right place to build your own house?

Firstly you need to check what you have on your table and chuck the equipment you don't need.

When you start building your house start from the bottom to the top and make sure you have a door so no animals will sneak in to house and die also make sure you have a bed especially at light.

When you think you have done start decorating your house with anything you have in your table.

I know there is cows, chickens, and all sorts of animals.

You have to kill then eat because you might die.

I know you are wondering why my life is going down?

It is just like humans. No one can't survive without food.

There it is you have completed your own home with the equipment that you have found.

I call it being creative with building houses.

You are done and don't die stay alive.