Awhina

This activity was introduced to the class as 'Book of the Week'. Students were picked to share a book that they had enjoyed reading during the week and simply tell others why they liked it and why they should read it. They also learnt different parts of the book i.e. the blurb at the back actually told you something about what the book was about! It was also a good introduction to 'Comic LIfe'. Students learnt how to take photos and insert them into boxes as well as using the capture feature in comic life. They also used different speech bubbles and fonts.
 * A VERY simple book report.**

Note: The drawing on pupils face was done by me for sharing on the internet.




 * Reading and Illustrating with kidpix**

One activity on their reading task board is to create an illustration for one page out of their reading book and read aloud. Students are allowed to use any tools in Kidpix to create a picture but it must represent what they have chosen to read. Also their voices must be clear and able to be understood by an audience. This is an example of a first attempt

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 * Umajin - Green screening**

I have used this technique in the classroom on a few occasions and for various purposes. e.g. to create postcards, bringing book characters to life and jumping into a book to motivate reading. I have experimented with different software and have found for still images, students find Umajin easiest. These pictures are from last terms theme 'My Kainga My Castle'.