Fibonacci Writing

Last term we studied the Fibonacci sequence when exploring our concept of PATTERN.  We learned that this number pattern, which is 1,1,2,3,5,8,13,21... is often found in nature.  So we set off around the school and looked for plants and flowers that reflected the sequence.  Most of us were able to find and photograph a plant that fitted the pattern.  We then wrote a very short story that related to our photo and that also followed the Fibonacci sequence - we only used the first six numbers of the pattern, 1,1,2,3,5, and 8.  This meant we could only use 20 words.  Do you know how hard it is to write something that is interesting, not repetitive and actually makes sense with 20 words?  When we published our writing we used the sequence again to make a Fibonacci Book.  We had to use inches when measuring to make our book.  That was a bit of a challenge because we had to find a ruler that actually had inches marked on it.  Luckily Adam's ruler had this scale and we were all able to use it.  Pages one and two were both 1 inch wide, page 3 was 2 inches wide, page 4 was 3 inches wide, page 5 was 5 inches and page 6 was 8 inches wide.  So our book looked a bit like a uneven concertina!
We glue our photo in the centre of page 6 and created our illustrations from there.  The final step was to add the writing.  Most of chose to use lots of different fonts that we thought suited our writing.  Creating these books has been a long process but it was worth the work.  They look fantastic and we think our writing is pretty good as well.  

Beautiful,
snowy
white flower
glistens in the
sunlight as it gently sways
among all the outstanding trees in the sunset.   

  
Sam

Exquisite,

curling,

dancing shadows,

amber bright, delicate,

gleaming in places, dusky in

others, crisp silken glossy leaves, watching, listening, waiting.     

 Zahna

It’s

a

beautiful day

in amongst the

flower bed.  A majestic butterfly

lays an appealing shape, it is the future.

Finn

Exploding

bright

star fish

fire dancing beneath

the dark gloomy shadows. Below

the ti trees are guarding the colourful forest.

Kanoa

Sad,

lonely,

crumbling edges

gasping for life.

Dying slowly, burning into ashes.

Standing still, leaves crowding, sun fading, forever dead.

Keely

Silky,

bright,

warm colours

yellow, white pink.

Showing off in the sunshine

Waiting for friends to come and have fun.

Tori

Abandoned

flower

waiting for

night to come.

Emerald green with magenta trims,

bored to its roots, wistfully waiting for fun.

Sinead

Bruised

coloured,

violet pink

beautiful bright pansy,

peacefully resting in the sun,

waiting for nightfall, to curl ready to sleep.              

Natalia

Fragile

roses,

white pearl

playing together outside

cuddling together as a family.

They’re part of God’s creation on the earth.

Mathew

Suddenly

the

flower rises

beautiful and bright.

Gloriously reflecting in the light,

sitting on the flower bed watching very curiously.

Evan

Sad,

lonely,

crumbling edges

gasping for life.

Dying slowly, burning into ashes.

Standing still, leaves crowding, sun fading, forever dead.

Keely

Fluttering

butterflies,

indigo dancers,

glowing in light.

Dancing majestically in the darkness,

flowing in the shadows are the cascading petals.

Halle

Flaming

orange

leafy green

bursts of light

poking through the lush leaves

grasping the teeny buds as they land gloomily.

Coco

Bright

burning

exploding flowers

makes me feel

like I’m being hugged softly.

Waiting for friends to have so much fun.

LEAH

Handsome,

delicate.

Sweet William.

Dewey, small, fragile,

gently waving in the breeze. 

Different seasons, different, looks, summer, fall, winter,spring.               

 Kaleb

Garnet

glaring

standing strong

ready for battle

watching the ant army attack

being brave, hanging in there, untouchable, flawless crusader.

William

Bright

flowers

flowing gloriously

like the sea.

They look like glowing stars,

stars made by God for you and me.

Sophia

A

tall

sentry shining

in the sunlight,

scrutinizing the surrounding landscape with

a thousand eyes, finding enemies, protecting his brethren.

Fintan

Twisty

pearl,

waiting patiently,

looking for friends.

Glancing at the bright sun,

surprised by the tickling fingers of her friend.

Charmaine

Small,

wavy

raspberry pink

creation of nature.

Resting quietly on it’s nest

of leaves waiting for nightfall.

Niuatali

Charming,

peaceful,

white flower.

Stunningly swaying sweetly,

cheerfully waving in the wind.

Full of joy, soaking up the glorious sun.

McKenzie

Exploding

bright

star fish

fire dancing beneath

the dark gloomy shadows. Below

the ti trees are guarding the colourful forest.        

Kanoa

                Purple            

petals

yellow pollen

creation of nature

has a mate beside him

sitting proudly needing his mothers protection from snails.  

Stevin

Five,

pink,

happy,

so pretty.

It felt bump and squiggly.

Flowers are so cool.  I like them.      

Bonny

Exploding

bright

star fish

fire dancing beneath

the dark gloomy shadows. Belowthe ti trees are guarding the colourful forest.         

Kanoa

The

delicate

pink leaved

flowers gently overlapping

each other, cooling down in

the sun, loving the cool breeze swaying around.

Billy