Narrative Assessment - Writing - 13 September 2016

Learner: Nimisha       Learning Coach: Megan Croll - LH2        Date: 13 September 2016

Learning Area:   Writing

Learning Observed

Today the learners in the Black Gibbon hapu group were learning about using a language feature called similes.  This is when an object is compared to another by using the words ‘as’ or ‘like’.   I showed the learners a few examples, e.g. ‘The cloud was a white as snow’ then, together with a partner, the learners were encouraged to come up with some of their own similes.   We had a lot of fun using similes to describe each other, then the learners were sent away to begin writing independently.

Evidence of learning

Nimisha sat with a group of learners to write some similes.  She was very proud of her efforts.

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Nimisha demonstrated the following values and key competencies: Curious - able to create some similes by herself. Capable - developing an understanding of how language features can add more interest to her writing. Thinking - actively trying to improve the quality of her work by including this language feature.

Next Learning Steps

Include similes in other pieces of writing Support others to write similes Look for similes in books that she is reading