What the Point?

When we write, there are different perspectives the author can take on or use. 

The most common is the first person, where we are right there in the story. Words such as; We, us, our, and ourselves are first-person pronouns. Singular first-person pronouns include I, me, my, mine and myself. This gives the feeling of being inclusive, making the reader feels part of the story.

We have the second person where the word you is used frequently, almost like it was all about them or their fault. Again the author is very involved, but they may understand the background behind the issue yet.

Third person perspective is one of my favourites when writing. The author is writing as if looking through a window or door and watching what is happening. It helps to use your imagination and create pondering thoughts about what they could be thinking or what might happen next.

Justifying my Answers

Students are learning how a different point of view changes a story. They were asked to evaluate evidence to help justify their thinking. This needed to be more detailed than just having I, me or he and she in it. It needed to be in sentences from the story.

The students got this concept and were able to give examples. Next, I would like to see it in a more challenging text with speech, as this is written in the first person even if the story is not.

Ako Hiko LCS Hui

 Celebrating How Far Have We Come

With Phil moving on, we looked at what the Cluster has been doing and achieved over the last 3 years.

We started by giving ourselves a superhero. I gave myself courage. Then we gave one to a colleague. Which would you pick for yourself?

Insights in the Staffroom - Sharing the Light in the Dark

There are many things Ako Hiko Cluster, do that my previous Cluster doesn't, and many that the Manaiakalani Cluster do.

I found this activity interesting as I look to take over the Facilitator Role, what will change in 3-5 years when I think about my next step?