Samuel's ePortfolio: Rebuilding Christchurch

Rebuilding Christchurch with Amazing Ideas CN L3

WALT consistently read to understand the meaning of the text

Success Criteria

When I am reading I will:

Read texts through more than once so I understand it really well.
Use my knowledge of words to work out how to read difficult words.
Read topic sentences at the start of paragraphs to see what the paragraph is about.
Skim and scan for keywords to help me understand what the text is about.
Use the my knowledge of the text and words, or a dictionary, to work out the meaning of difficult words.
Ask myself questions about the text, especially if I do not understand it.
Ask a buddy or teacher for help if I am stuck.

For each subheading from the article listed below, record what you think the main idea is after reading the text.

Subheading	My understanding of the main idea…..
The Amazing Place City Project	It will be cool but who comes up with the ideas
Getting Ideas	We need some kids help design this is going to be where they live soon and also we need to get kids like 10 -18 years old
The Dome	Is cool but we need to look at the real build, is it possible ?
Making It Sustainable	Those big kori’s will be hard to waterproof make waterprof
Fun and Science	It was fun but we need stuff for the kids to play and run around

Can you apply your understanding of this article now.

Your Challenge:

Can you think about a project for Oaklands School that could be included in our “Dream Big” ideas. Work in a group of 2 -3.

Add your ideas and information in the table below.

Gather ideas:

Cool sitting spaces new carpet

Bigger windows

Big slider

Rugby filed

Indoor basketball\gym court

Soccer fields

Allowed to climb trees

Joint classrooms

Scooter park

Outdoor spaces to learn

Draw your design (google drawing)

paint

How could it be sustainable?

Concrete and timber from pine trees.

Make a model of it. (What equipment will you need to gather?)

Egg cartons

Cardboard

Paint

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