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Welcome to our Reading site!

Here you will find all the material you will need to successfully complete your reading tasks. You will also find some LINKs to

helpful reading websites that you can use at the bottom of the page.

Reading Task Wk 10, T2

Wimbledon

Wimbledon is one of four global Grand Slam Tennis Tournaments founded in 1877. This year Wimbledon runs from June 21st - July 12th, and takes place in England, United Kingdom. Have you been checking out your favourite tennis stars to see how they are going so far?

Your Task:

Read the information below about Wimbledon.
Create an iMovie, Pic Collage, Canva, or use your Literacy Book to answer the questions below. You could even write a song about the information you find. You choose!
Remember your answers need to be in FULL sentences, or explained in detail.
See how creative you can be with your presentation!

Wimbledon information and questions:

Reading Task Wk 9, T2

BOOK WEEK

This week is Book Week at Clive School. The overall theme for our Book Week is SPACE!

There are lots of different and exciting activities happening throughout the week, including the Book Character Dress Up Day this Friday!

Remember to also check out the Book Fair in the Library this week with your class.

Your Task:

Make your own SPACE themed picture book for a younger child at Clive School
Your book will need a cover page, title, and authors name
Remember to include a picture and text on each page, with lots of colour
Your book must be at least 8 pages long
You could make your book on paper, or using Book Creator, and you will need to staple it together or print it out when complete (if printing it will only be able to print in black and white)
Make it interesting and exciting for the reader!

Don't forget to ask your teacher about the exciting Book Week competitions happening this week!

Reading Task Wk 8, T2

MATARIKI WEEK

This week you will have the opportunity to enjoy a range of Matariki activities. Manu Aute (kite) making will be happening in your whanau groups. Complete the task below to learn more about The Kites of Matariki.

Your Task:

Read the information below on The Kites of Matariki
Write the questions, and answer them in FULL sentences in your Literacy Book
Complete the Venn Diagram comparing the ways that Kites and Drones are similar or different

(See your teacher for the Venn Diagram print out)

Reading Task Wk 7, T2

Create Your Own Comic Strip!

This week your task is to create your very own comic strip. Get creative! Use your imagination!

What might your comic strip be about?

Your task:

Choose a theme, topic, or story for your comic
Include at least 6 different frames
Each frame must contain at least one speech or thought bubble with text
You can complete this task in one of the following ways:

-Using your Literacy Book

-On a blank comic strip print out

-Using the online comic strip creator below

https://www.storyboardthat.com/storyboard-creator

Some ideas for your comic!

An alien invasion
Superheros turned bad
Animals take over the world
A magic remote that can do anything you like with the click of a button

Reading Task Wk 6, T2

Matariki

Matariki is upon us, and it is one of the most important Maori celebrations - it is a celebration of people, culture, language, spirituality, and history.

Matariki is the Maori New Year.

Your task:

Read through the fact file on Matariki
Create an iMovie, Pic Collage, Canva, or use your Literacy Book to answer the questions
Remember your answers need to be in FULL sentences, or explained in detail
See how creative you can be with your presentation!

Reading Task Wk 5, T2

Samoan Language Week

This week is Samoan Language Week. It is the celebration of Samoan culture and language, and aims to encourage New Zealanders to learn and experience it.

Why do we celebrate Samoan Language Week? - Samoan make up the largest group of Pacific Islanders living in New Zealand so it's very important to recognise and commemorate their heritage. There are around 150,000 people residing in NZ who identify as Samoan.

Your Task:

Read through the information on Samoa
Create a Pic Collage stating 8 interesting facts about Samoa and Samoan language/culture.
Your facts need to be written in FULL SENTENCES
Make sure you include at least 2 pictures relating to the topic

Extra:

See if you can count from 1-10 in Samoan!

Reading Task Wk 4, T2

How The Moon Regained Her Shape

At the moment our whole school focus is RESPECT. We can show respect in many different ways. One way we can be respectful is by treating others with kindness, and being mindful of others feelings.

Your task this week:

Read the story 'How the Moon Regained her Shape' on EPIC. The story has already been assigned to you.
Answer the questions below:

Why did the moon stop dancing across the sky?
What did Painted Deer miss about the moon?
Why did Mother Rabbit wish the moon would come back?
What were the two gifts the women and the moon exchanged?
What will the moon do in the future if someone hurts her feelings?

Remember to write out each question in your literacy book and answer them below in full sentences.

EXTRA:

See if you can read 30 minutes worth of Epic stories this week. You might choose to read one chapter book, or a range of short stories.

Reading Task Wk 3, T2

Hawke's Bay Marathon

On the weekend it was the annual Hawke's Bay Marathon.

Your Task:

Read the information on the Hawke's Bay Marathon.
Answer the questions below in your Literacy Book.
You will need to write each question into your book and answer them in full sentences.
Click the link below to find out any extra information. You may need to do some research.

QUESTIONS:

How long is a full marathon?
What are the 'highlights' of the course?
Who is the main sponsor for the Hawke's Bay Marathon?
Where does the half marathon start?
Where does each race finish?
There are 3 race options. What are they?

Click Here:

https://hawkesbaymarathon.co.nz/

Reading Task Wk 2, T2

This week is New Zealand Sign Language Week!

Your Task:

Study the New Zealand Sign Language alphabet
Complete the Sign Language finger spelling worksheet (your teacher will have these)
Glue the activity into your Literacy book

When you have finished see if you can spell out your name using the sign language alphabet.

How quickly can you sign your name?

Reading Task Wk 1, T2

Write a FANTASTIC Book Review!

Complete the Book Review template on a book that you have recently read.
Make sure you choose a 'fiction' text.
Remember to write in full sentences
Use your AMAZING DESCRIPTIVE LANGUAGE to entice your audience to want to read the book.
Must be completed on the print out, see one of your teachers for a copy.

Reading Task Wk 11, T1

You Task:

Read the information on ANZAC Day below.
Copy the questions from the question sheet into your literacy book and write your answers.
When you get to Question 5, write each statement and write whether it is TRUE or FALSE next to it.

Reading Task Wk 9, T1

SCHOOL CAMP

Poster

Make a Poster to explain where you went, what you did, some of the things that rocked; some of the experiences that might have challenged you. Try to encourage our Juniors to look forward to their camp when they come to the Seniors. You could choose an activity and then explain how to do that particular one.

Video

Make a video to explain where you went, what you did, some of the things that rocked; some of the experiences that might have challenged you. Try to encourage our Juniors to look forward to their camp when they come to the Seniors

Artwork

This could be a painting, illustration showing a snapshot of your time at camp

Write a Song

Write a song about your experiences on camp. Each verse could be about a different adventure that you had. What tune might you write it to?

Reading Task Wk 7, T1

SCHOOL CAMP

Your task:

Read the text about School Camp
Copy these questions into your literacy book and write your answers for them.

What was the writer's favourite day at camp, and why?
Why do you think the writer did not get a lot of sleep on Sunday night?
How did the writer feel when they got into their sleeping bag at night?
What is the writer trying hard to overcome?
Name 3 things that you are excited to try at our school camp.

Reading Task Wk 6, T1

Follow these easy steps to complete your reading task

1-Read the story 'A camping spree with mr magee'

Log into EPIC using class code pxd4586. A profile has been created for you and the book has been assigned. Remember that you are only allowed to access your own profile.

2-Complete the quiz at the end of the story

Once you are happy with your answers, submit your responses and 'finish book'

3-draw a campsite picture

In your literacy books, draw a picture of your campsite in your backyard or bedroom.

Reading Task Wk 5, T1

What is Stormwater?

Read the text about stormwater and then copy these questions into your literacy book and write your answers for them. Once you have answered the questions, complete the stormwater maze and glue into your book.

Where does stormwater come from?
What does the word 'partially' mean?
What term is given to water flowing over land into streams?
Why is there more stormwater runoff in cities?
Name 3 things which help to guide the stormwater to the streams or lakes.

Let Freddy the Fish give you some tips about stormwater and how to become a kaitiaki for our rivers and streams.

Reading Task Wk 4, T1

Use the clues sheet to help you complete the crossword. Your task will need to be glued tidily into the next available space in your Literacy book. Remember to head up your task following our bookwork expectations. This task should be completed with your neatest printing. HELPFUL HINT-WHEN COMPLETING CROSSWORD PUZZLES, WRITE IN CAPITALS THEN ALL OF YOUR WORDS WILL BE CONSISTENT.