Literacy
Literacy Tasks - Term 2
Kia ora AIS! Here are a few literacy activities for you to do. Don't forget if you have been writing a dairy or a journal to keep that going and to write a reflection of your week every Friday. Feel free to be creative and enjoy!
Reading & Writing Task 12: Is It Cyberbullying?
Let's face it: Some online spaces can be full of negative, rude, or downright mean behaviour. But what counts as cyberbullying? Learn what is -- and what isn't -- cyberbullying, and gain the tools you’ll need to combat the problem.
Instructions:
Open your Google Drive and select your Reading folder
Open the Google Doc called Reading & Writing Task 12: Is It Cyberbullying? - Sondra's Story and record your answers to the questions in here.
Reading & Writing Task 11: Device Free Moments
Technology use isn't always a distraction, but there are definitely times when it's best to keep devices away. Learn when it's appropriate to use technology and when it's not -- and practice making family rules for device-free time at home.
Instructions:
Open your Google Drive and select your Reading folder
Open the Google Doc called Reading & Writing Task 11: Family Device-Free Rules and record your answers to the questions in here.
Open the Google Doc called Reading & Writing Task 11(2): Pause & Think Moment and record your answers to the questions in here.
Reading Task 10: Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone Novel Study
Grow your vocabulary knowledge and comprehension skills by working through this novel study. Click here to listen to hear the audiobook by Stephen Fry Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.
Instructions:
Open your Google Drive and select your Reading folder.
Open the Google Doc called Reading Task 10: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and record your answers to the comprehension questions in here.
Literacy Task 9: Touch Typing
Being able to touch type will help you to be more confident when you are writing online - you will be amazed at how much easier it is to write when you don't need to look at the keys! It can really help your spelling too.
Aim to practise this by using Dance Mat Typing 3 times each week.
I wonder who the fastest typer at AIS is this term...
Literacy Task 8: Develop your skills
Test your English knowledge and find out what level you are. Then explore lots of different speaking, listening, reading and writing activities at your level.
Click the link to go to the website!
Literacy Task 7: Online Spelling Games
Spelling is a critical skill to use when communicating. It helps you with both writing and reading. Brush up on your spelling skills Using this website
Reading Task 6: Keeping Games Fun and Friendly
Social interaction is part of what makes online gaming so popular and engaging. Of course, online communication can come with some risks. Here's how to keep their gaming experiences fun, healthy, and positive.
Instructions:
Open your Google Drive and select your Reading folder.
Open the Google Doc called Reading Task 6: Keeping Games Fun and Healthy and record your answers to the comprehension questions in here.
Writing Task 6: Game Cover
Make a cover for a game you play online with friends.
Your cover must include;
A video game title in big letters
An image of the main character
On the back of your cover or on a separate sheet, the rules you would make to keep social interactions positive and fun.
Instructions:
Save your final published writing in the Writing folder of your Google Drive.
If you have decided to do this using paper and pen you could take a photograph of it and email it to your teacher
Or you could scan it on your home printer to share with your teacher.
Reading Task 5: Digital Trail
The information we put online leaves a digital footprint or “trail.” This trail can be big or small, helpful or hurtful, depending on how we manage it.
Go to your Google Drive open your reading folder and find the document 2020 Term 2 Literacy - Weeks 4 and 5 and answer the comprehension questions.
Instructions:
Open your Google Drive and select your Reading folder.
Open the Google Doc called Reading Task 5: Digital Trail and record your answers to the comprehension questions in here.
Writing Task 5: Digital Footprint
Your digital footprint is the trail you leave behind you every time you are online.
Instructions:
Make a top tops poster for a positive digital trail online.
Save your final published writing in the Writing folder of your Google Drive.
If you have decided to do this using paper and pen you could take a photograph of it and email it to your teacher
Or you could scan it on your home printer to share with your teacher.
Reading Task 4: Online Gaming Advice
Online Gaming Advice. Online gaming is enjoyed by many young people, but there are some risks worth thinking about. We’ve put together some tips about what to look out for and ideas for staying safe while you play.
Instructions:
Open your Google Drive and select your Reading folder.
Open the Google Doc called Reading Task 4: Online Gaming Advice and record your answers to the comprehension questions in here.
Writing Task 4: Favourite Online Game?
What is currently your favourite online game?
Instructions:
Write some instructions for a complete newbie to get past the first level.
Save your final published writing in the Writing folder of your Google Drive.
Don’t forget to use verbs (doing words turn, push, jump) and sequencing words ( first, next then, after that).
Reading Task 3: Resistance
With Covid 19 at the forefront of most of our minds. This school journal article discusses how we can keep ourselves safe from infectious diseases.
Instructions:
Open your Google Drive and select your Reading folder.
Open the Google Doc called Reading Task 3: Resistance and record your answers to the comprehension questions in here.
Writing Task 3: Video Diaries
We are all living through a unique and different time as we try to stay safe from the Covid-19 Virus.
Why not make a Video diary to record what you're doing everyday. Make your own little snapshot of this historical event.
Check this out for inspiration. What if Anne Frank had made a video diary while stuck hiding in the attack during WWII?
Instructions:
Watch the YouTube clip above to learn how to make a Video Diary.
Save your video diaries in the Writing folder of your Google Drive.
Reading Task 2: Ardie Savea Banned from Tik Tok
Ardie Savea Banned From Tik Tok . This is an article from Kiwi Kids News. A reminder to us all if we use Tik Tok to check your privacy settings and make sure they are set to private. Also we should only be using this App with adult supervision.
Instructions:
Click here to read the article about Ardie Savea.
Open your Google Drive and select your Reading folder.
Open the Google Doc called Reading Task 2: Ardie Savea Banned from Tik Tok and record your answers to the comprehension questions in here.
Writing Task 2: Game Review
We all love being online and playing games with our friends. What game have you been playing recently?
Write a review of your favourite online game.
Prompt questions if you need them.
Don’t forget to be descriptive when writing about the characters and the setting.
Instructions:
Save your final published writing in the Writing folder of your Google Drive.
Reading Task 1: Flanders Field
Anzac Day is observed on 25 April. It commemorates New Zealanders killed in war and honours returned and serving servicemen and women. This poem was written by John McCrae, April 1915 during WW1 while in the trenches near Ypres, Belgium in an area known as Flanders.
Instructions:
Open your Google Drive and select your Reading folder.
Open the Google Doc called Reading Task 1: Flanders Field and record your answers to the comprehension questions in here.
Writing Task 1: Flanders Field
Imagine that you are The Author of the Poem Flanders Field. John McRae in the Trenches of Ypres, Belgium during WW1.
Write a four section recount. Planning template if needed.
I Heard…..
I Saw……..
I felt……..
I wondered…..
Don’t forget to use adjectives to add more description.
Instructions:
Save your final published writing in the Writing folder of your Google Drive.