Narrative Assessment - Handwriting - 13 September 2016

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

Learning Area:  Handwriting

Learning Observed

The Learners in the Black Gibbons hapu have a handwriting workshop once a week.  During this time, we focus on a letter in the alphabet and they are encouraged to think about the size and shape of their letters. Kaka thinks about the size and shape of his letters during our handwriting workshops.  He has also been asked to focus on keeping his letters on the line so that they do not ‘float’ above the line.

Evidence of learning

There is a big improvement if we compare the writing that Kaka did with the letter ‘a’ workshop to the writing that he did with the letter ‘c’ workshop.

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Kaka has demonstrated that he is: Capable - Kaka is showing that he can follow a set of instructions and, with support, chooses a good spot in which to sit and practise his handwriting. Thinking - Kaka takes his time to write his letters carefully; thinking about the shape, size and copying carefully.  He is beginning to reflect on his writing and self-assess by ticking the best letters that he did. Using Language, Symbols and Text  - Kaka is learning and practising specific letters so that his writing is able to be read.

Next Learning Steps

Highlight the lines to support writing on the line Practise handwriting as an independent activity during Daily 5 Have a book at home to write in