Day 3

Let's get started with Day 3!

Watch the video to help you get started.

Day 3 video

Duration: 0:53

To complete today's activities, you will need:

pencils

a workbook or paper

a game board

(PDF 267 KB)

a paperclip

counters

(two different colours)

counters, dried beans or pasta

paper

a bottle cap

2 coins

kitchen utensils

a variety of craft materials (see Creative Arts activity below)

English

Responding – Before, during and after

You will need:

pencils

a workbook or paper

Watch the video and join in the activity.

Look at the image in the video of the man looking through the binoculars.

Write what happened:
- before the photo was taken
- while the photo was being taken
- after the photo was taken.

Before, during and after

Duration: 6:37

Writing – Point of view part 1

You will need:

pencils

a workbook or paper

Listen to the audio clip and join in the activity.

Create a story map for a short story about what the man in the photo might see and what might happen.

Point of view part 1

Duration: 1:27

Quokka - English - S2and3 - Day 3.mp3

This story is from the point of view of the man in the photo from the activity you just completed.

Hint! The point of view is the position from which a story is being told.

Use your Y chart to help you plan the events for your story. You need to include:
- the setting (where the story takes place)
- characters (who is in the story)
- events for the story including a beginning middle and end (before, during and after).

Example story map

Story map page layout, title story map at the top. Subheadings for setting characters and events down the side of the page. Spaces for responses under each subheading.

Writing – Point of view part 2

You will need:

pencils

a workbook or paper

Watch the video and join in the activity.

Using your story map, write a short story from the point of view of the man.

Remember! The point of view is the position from which a story is being told.

Give your story a title.

Point of view part 2
Duration: 4:02

Challenge!

Re-write your story in the first person.

Care and connect

My favourite place

You will need:

pencils

a workbook or paper

Watch the video and join in the activity.

My favourite place
Duration: 2:07

Mathematics

Number – Two handfuls

You will need:

pencils

a workbook or paper

counters, dried beans or dried pasta

Watch the video and join in the activity.

Two handfuls – part 1
Duration: 2:49

Watch the second video to learn a different strategy.

Hint! The instructions are also below if you need them.

Two handfuls – part 2
Duration: 1:07

Instructions (select arrow)

Take 2 handfuls and estimate how many you think you might have.
Organise the collection so that someone can see how many there are without having to count everything by ones.
Determine how many items you have by ‘looking and thinking’.

Draw a picture of your work and use words and symbols to describe your thinking.

Is there another way you could arrange your objects?
- Arrange them in a different way so you can see how many you have by looking and thinking.
- Draw a picture of your work and use words and symbols to describe your thinking.

Compare the different ways you can arrange the collections.
- Write down 3 things that are the same about the way you organised your collections.
- Write down 3 things that are different.

Number – Factors fun

You will need:

3 pencils

a workbook or paper

a game board (PDF 267 KB)

a paper clip

4-6 counters of one colour

4-6 counters of another colour

Watch the video and join in the activity.

Hint! The instructions are also below if you need them.

Factors fun
Duration: 8:18

Instructions (select arrow)

Get your game board, spinner, recording sheet, counters, and pencils ready.
Take it in turn to spin the spinner and divide the number by the chosen divisor (for example, 5).
Players work out the solution and explain their thinking to their partner.
- The partner records their thinking and if they agree, the player is able to place one of their counters on the number on the game board, claiming that place.
- If the number is taken, students miss a turn.
- If there are no new counters that can be added to the game board, players have to move an existing counter to a new place.
Players win by getting four counters in a row (in any orientation, including a square).
If preferred, students can use 5 or 6 counters, looking for 4 in a row.

Brain break

Australia's Coin Sports – Volleyball

You will need:

a pencil

paper

2 coins

a bottle cap

Watch the video and join in the activity.

Australia's Coin Sports – Volleyball
Duration: 1:02

Let's keep learning!

Creative Arts – Trading places

You will need:

kitchen utensils

Important! Make sure you check with an adult first before using any kitchen items.

a variety of materials depending on what type of puppet you choose to make (see options below)

Watch the video and join in the activities.

Trading places
Duration: 9:26

Watch the video.

Think about all the sounds made in the kitchen and the different tone colours and rhythms that you can hear.
Make a single constant beat (or pulse) on your first sound source. Add a rhythm (changes) over the top with another kitchen item.

'The Muppets' making popcorn
Duration: 3:39

It's your turn to create a puppet! Look at the pictures and watch the videos below to help you to decide which puppet to make.

1. Hand sock puppet

You will need:

an old, clean sock
materials to give it a face and body
glue.

2. Spoon puppet

You will need:

a wooden spoon
textas
fabric for an outfit
glue.

3. Paper bag puppet

You will need:

a paper bag
textas
scrap paper to decorate
glue.

4. Foil puppet

You will need:

aluminium foil

Hint! You can shape the aluminium foil by rolling, squeezing and pinching it.

5. Paper plate puppet

You will need:

a paper plate and cardboard
textas
sticky tape.

Watch the video below to help you to make a paper plate puppet.

Paper plate puppet

Duration: 1:31

6. Newspaper puppet

You will need:

newspaper
sticky tape.

Watch the video below to help you to make a newspaper puppet.

Newspaper puppet

Duration: 1:18

7. 3D sculpture sock puppet

You will need:

a sock
newspaper
string
scissors
sticky tape.

Watch the video below to help you to make a sculpture puppet.

3D sculpture sock puppet

Duration: 2:19

Once you have completed your chosen puppet, think about the way your animal moves or communicates, including:
- the tempo (speed)
- dynamics (volume)
- tone colour (the way it sounds).

For example, the snake may be slow, soft and perhaps have a hiss.

Create a short scene about your morning routine with your puppet getting ready for a day in your life. You may use mime or your voice and speech as well.

For example, the puppet is lying down asleep to begin, then it slowly wakes up. Suddenly it realises it is late and jumps out of bed. It walks into the bathroom and washes its face before peering in the mirror at itself.

Challenge!

Watch the animated score for ‘Popcorn’ from ‘Popcorn and other suites’.

Choose a colour and an instrument line to play.
Listen to the rhythm guide and then play along with whatever sound source you have available.
Graphically notate your kitchen composition by using symbols that relate to the sounds you are playing.

Popcorn – animated score

Duration: 2:45

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