When predators come to see a ladybug, they pretend to die!

Learning Intentions: We are learning about Ecolongy through studying about living creatures in our school environment. Success Criteria: I know I can do this when I write eight interesting facts about ladybugs.

Afio Mai means welcome!

Learning Intention: We are learning to understand and appreciate the Samoan culture.
Success Criteria: I know I can do this when I write eight phrases about Samoa and list down what Samoans eat and wear.

The Essenes followed the law of Moses!

Learning Intention: We are learning to identify and explain the religious group in Jesus' time. 
Success Criteria: I know I can do this when I explain the position of the Pharisees, Sadducees, Scribes, Zealots, Essences and the Poor in the time of Jesus.

Have you heard about the secret stash of gold?

We are using De Bono’s six thinking hats to help us develop our critical thinking skills.

What suggestions and ideas do we have?	What are the key facts?
We should give money to the poor and the people that are suffering.	Stash of gold is safe and protected.
What are the good things about it?	How do we feel about it?
The good thing about finding the gold is that there will be people benefiting from the gold.	I feel worried because the money might get stolen.
What things will we need to think about?	What problems might we have?
What will they do with the money? Who will decide what they will do with the money?	The gold might belong to someone who really needs it.

Learning Intention: We are learning to identify key information and develop our critical thinking skills.

Success Criteria: I know I can do this when I answer De Bono's six thinking hat questions about the secret stash of gold that was found in a safe.

Did you know that there is a planet nine?

Learning Intention: We are learning to identify the key information from the article.
Success Criteria: I know I can do this when I answer the comprehension questions correctly using the information from the article 'Astronomers need your help to find planet nine'.

Do you know how to find a scripture reference in the New Testament?

Learning Intention: We are learning to find a scripture reference in the New Testament.
Success Criteria: I know I can do this when I find the book, chapter and verse of the scripture reference in the Bible.

Did you know that Dame Valerie Adams is having a baby?

Learning Intention: We are learning to identify key information from the text that we are reading.
Success Criteria: I know I can do this when I answer the comprehension and critical thinking questions about meeting Dame Valerie Adams correctly using the information from the article.