Day 3

Welcome to Day 3 of the Turtle pack!

To complete today's activities, you will need:

pencils

a workbook or paper

a 10 sided die or a 1-10 spinner (PDF file, 242 KB)

a recording device

a hula hoop (optional)

a skipping rope

(optional)

toys

(optional)

During today's activities, you might see the icons below:

look

listen

speak

write

explore

reflect

Acknowledgement of Country

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listen

Watch and listen to the Acknowledgement of Country.


We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the Land and pay respect to the Elders past, present and emerging. We would also like to extend that respect to other Aboriginal people.

Acknowledgement of Country – Bateau Bay Public School

Duration: 1:05

English

Speaking and listening – The Legend of Scissor Paper Rock

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Watch the video and then complete the activity.

'The Legend of Scissor Paper Rock' by Leura PS

Duration: 3:29

This short film was created by students for the Film by... Festival.

speak

  • Use the five finger retell method to retell the story of the Legend of Scissor Paper Rock to a friend, family member or pet.

Hint! You might like to record yourself retelling the story.

  • Remember to speak clearly and include the main parts of the story.

Five finger retell

A hand with each finger labelled with character, setting, problem, events and ending.
explore

  • Drag and drop the text boxes containing parts of the story onto the narrative structure.

  • Select the blue 'Check' button when you have placed the text boxes in the correct order.

Hint! You may need to listen to the story again to check your answers.

Reading – Dribbling Drew

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Watch and listen to the video.

'The World's Worst Children' by David Walliams

Duration: 7:07

explore

Complete the quiz.

Dribbling Drew quiz

Vocabulary – Words instead of 'said'

You will need:

pencils

a workbook or paper

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Watch the video and then have a go.

Words instead of 'said'

Duration: 3:16

explore

  • Complete the sentences using words instead of 'said'.

  • Select the blue 'Check' button once you have finished.

write

  • Use words instead of 'said' to write a short conversation between Drew and the museum manager.

Hint! Use the dropdown below to see a list of different words you could use to make your writing more interesting.

Words instead of 'said' (select arrow)

Instead of said Normally stated spoke remarked reported added Bossily commanded ordered dictated insisted Worry quaked trembled stammered gulped Sadly cried sobbed groaned bawled whined Question asked inquired requested begged Answer answered replied responded explained acknowledge Happily rejoiced laughed cheered marvelled chimed Loud shouted yelled boomed called screamed Quietly mumbled muttered whispered


Mini break

Exploring our world – Australian Maritime Museum

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Watch and listen to the video.

Meet Bailey, the Assistant Director of Seagulls

Duration: 1:50

Mathematics

Warm up – Addition strategies

You will need:

pencils

a workbook or paper

write

The image shows 4 different ways to solve 392 + 919.


  • Which strategy would you rather? Why?

  • Which strategy do you like the least? Why?

  • Which strategy surprised you? Why?

  • How would you solve this question? Record your answer using words and any visuals.

Solving 392 + 919

Four different strategies represented to solve 392+919 A. 399 + 912 = 400 + 911 = 1311 B.312+ 999= 311 + 1000 = 1311 C. 392 + 919, subtract 81 from 392. Add 81 to 919 311 + 1000 = 1311 D. 392 + 919, subtract 8 from 919. Add 8 to 392. Take 100 from 400. Add 100 to 911. 300 + 1011 = 1311

Subtraction strategies

You will need:

pencils

a workbook or paper

a 10 sided die or a 1-10 spinner (PDF file, 242 KB)

a recording device

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write

Watch this video to discover some ways to flexibly solve 3-digit subtraction problems.


  • Which of the 3 different ways was your favourite? Why?

  • Which was your least favourite? Why?

Which subtraction strategy do you prefer?

Duration: 3:49

  • Solve 281-154 using 2 different strategies.

  • Record yourself explaining each of your strategies, in a way that's similar to the video.
    Hint! Make sure you support your explanations with visuals or drawings.

  • If you can’t record yourself, write and draw your explanation instead.

Would you like a tip?

  • What are 2 different strategies you could use to solve 81-54?

Hint! Use a number line to help you solve the problem.

  • How many different ways can you partition 154 to make 281-154 easier to solve?


Use this challenge to help you solve the main task.

Want to stretch your thinking?

  • Find a third strategy to solve 281-154.

  • Would you use the same 3 strategies to solve 542-164? Why or why not?

  • Roll the 10-sided die 6 times.

  • Create a 3-digit + 3-digit addition number sentence. For example, 155 + 781.

  • Solve this using 2 different strategies.

  • Record yourself explaining each of your strategies in a way that's similar to the video on subtraction strategies.
    Hint! Make sure you support your explanations with visuals or drawings.

  • If you can’t record yourself, write and draw your explanation instead.

Mini break

Active break – Yoga

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Watch the video and join in.

Strengthen your focus

Duration: 4:00

Active challenge

Design a circus performance – Get inspired!

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Watch and listen to the videos.

Inside the National Centre for Circus Arts

Duration: 1:32

Circus Abyssinia

Duration: 3:04

Plan

You will need:

pencils

a workbook or paper

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Watch and listen to the videos.

Important! Check with an adult before you try any of these skills. Make sure you have a safe space to practice in.

Supa Nova – Hoola hoop

Duration: 1:38

Circus skills – juggling

Duration: 4:43

Circus skills – hoops

Duration: 2:53

Staff spinning

Duration: 2:49

look

Watch and listen to the video.

Create your own circus performance – Part 1

Duration: 2:08

write

  • Brainstorm ideas for your own circus performance.

  • Think about what items you could use in your performance, for example, a hula hoop, stuffed toys or a skipping rope.

  • Think of different tricks you could learn for your performance.


Hint! Use the planning guide (PDF file 107 KB) if you're not sure where to start.

Example brainstorm

Student work sample. A brainstorm of ideas for a circus performance. Ideas include ball tricks, animal tricks, gymnastics, magic tricks, juggling, tight rope, hula hoop, monkey bars and balancing.

Create

You will need:

pencils

a workbook or paper

Optional:

hula hoop

skipping rope

toys

look

Watch and listen to the video.

Create your own circus performance – Part 2

Duration: 1:26

write

  • Create a plan for your circus routine.

  • Pick your 3 best ideas from your brainstorm.

  • Create a plan for each performance.

    • What will you wear?

    • What equipment will you need?

    • Are you going to have some music to perform to?

Hint! Use the planning guide (PDF file 107 KB) if you're not sure where to start.

Example plan

Student work sample. Lists of ideas for each performance. Ways you could use a hula hoop, juggle items or balance objects.

Rehearse and perform

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Watch and listen to the video.

Create your own circus performance – Part 3

Duration: 2:19

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Time to rehearse and perform!

  • Make sure you have a safe space to rehearse, away from anything breakable.

  • Gather the items you need for your performance.

  • Practice your routine, one skill at a time.

Hint! If something isn't working the way you planned, don't be afraid to make a change.

  • When you're feeling confident, it's time to perform! You could perform for someone in your family, a friend or a toy.

Schools Spectacular 2018

Dancers from Circus themed School Spectacular 2018.

Anna Warr

Mini break

Wind-down – Author interview

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Watch and listen to the video.

Author interview – Emily Rodda

Duration: 11:36

Well done completing today's learning activities!

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