Homework
Homework
Homework is due every Monday.
Diaries
Diaries are due every Friday. Students must read at least 4 times a week for 30 minutes each time. Book titles and pages/times are to be written down in diaries and signed by parents each day. Activities on the left hand side of the diary also need to be completed each week.
Expectations
It is expected that every student completes these weekly tasks. Failure to do so or to an adequate standard will result in students making up time at recess or lunch to complete these tasks. Repeat offenders will receive a strike.
Homework Term 2, Week 6 (Due 27th May)
English:
Read for 30 minutes, four times a week and record it in your diary.
Don't forget to log any books for the Premiers Reading Challenge!
Complete your piece of writing for the Jackson Taylor writing competition.
You do not need to submit it directly to the competition, just have a finished copy written in your homework book, or if it is typed up, have it stuck into your homework book.
For more information about the competition, see last week's homework.
Maths:
Complete 2 more tasks from My Numeracy, Number and Algebra. If you don't have any left (well done you), speak to your teacher ASAP.
Musical:
We would love to see no scripts at rehearsals! Give it a go! We will help you!
Updated recordings of dances are also on the musical page :)
The second finale song is now on the blog!
Your posters are also due EOD Monday!
Homework Term 2, Week 5 (Due 20th May)
English:
The Jackson Taylor writing competition is on again!
You will have the next two weeks to plan, write and edit an entry into the competition. You do not need to submit it to the competition directly, we will decide that after the homework is due :)
The topic is “If you could make one speech in Parliament – what would it be?”
Be creative and think outside the box!
Below you can find more of the criteria.
At minimum, you are expected to have in your homework book a plan and a rough copy/draft of your entry.
Maths:
Assessment will be starting soon! To prepare, complete 3 (in total, not in both areas) My Numeracy Tasks from Number and Algebra (whoops, you don't have any from statistics and probability or measurement and geometry yet!). My Numeracy can be found on Essential Assessment. Please speak to your teacher if you are not sure.
Musical:
You should be close to knowing your lines! Don't worry main cast, you still have a few more weeks! We are there to help you!
Homework Term 2, Week 4 (Due 13th May)
English:
World Laughter Day was on the 6th May! To celebrate, we will be doing Mad Libs!
BEFORE you open the Mad Libs template, in your homework book write down;
1. a person in the room
2. letter of the alphabet
3. a noun
4. a noun
5. number
6. plural noun
7. a place
8. adjective
9. plural noun
10. type of food (plural)
11. adverb
12. colour
13. verb
14. noun
15. type of liquid
16. male celebrity
17. verb
What are Mad Libs? Mad Libs are stories with words removed and replaced by blank spaces. One player acts as the “reader” and asks the other players, who haven’t seen the story, to fill in the blanks with adjectives, nouns, exclamations, colours, adjectives, and more. These words are inserted into the blanks and then the story is read aloud to hilarious results. Add the words you just wrote down in your book into the template below and read the story you have created.
NOW, it is time to write your own story with gaps that a partner will fill in next week! Your story should be about half a page and include around 10 gaps.
Maths:
Complete the assigned Mathletics tasks.
Musical:
Keep singing and dancing! I will upload the updated dances onto the blog once your choreographer has recorded it!
If you are not a main character you should not need your script at rehearsals anymore! Mrs Wood and Miss Hall will prompt you if you forget!
Costume bag: This is now overdue!
Homework Term 2, Week 3 (Due 6th May)
English:
Pick an everyday situation that has really happened to you, change it into an engaging story idea and plot it onto a story graph.
For example;
The every day situation could be attending your netball game on the weekend. BUT then choose a different pebble, rock and boulder to occur. You don't need to write the story, just plot it on a story graph.
Maths:
Complete the assigned Mathletics tasks.
Musical:
We will be learning the Finale dance on Thursday so makes sure you are ready!
If you only have a small amount of lines, you should not need your script anymore! Don't stress, Mrs Wood and Miss Hall will prompt you!
Costume bag: Please bring to school a bag with your name and grade largely written on the outside. You could bring a reusable shopping bag or an old pillow case! As long as you will be able to tie it up tightly so nothing falls out and you can write your name on it! Please bring this in ASAP as Mrs Wood has already started with costumes!
Homework Term 2, Week 2 (Due 29th April)
English:
Read for 30 minutes, four times a week and record it in your diary.
Maths:
Complete the ANZAC Maths worksheet below. Your teacher will give you a prtined copy of the worksheet.
Inquiry:
Read the information and watch the video on the following website (some of you may have watched this in class last week)
https://www.abc.net.au/btn/anzac-day/11024708
Answer the following questions in full sentences in your homework book.
1. How many Australian soldiers fought at Gallipoli?
2. Describe the plan that Britain came up with to defeat Germany.
3. How long did the Gallipoli campaign last?
4. Where is the last post played?
5. When was it first used?
The Turkish perspective
1. What do Turkish people call the battle of Gallipoli?
2. Before Turkey became a country, it was part of the ________________ Empire.
3. In World War I, Turkey was on the same side as countries like...
4. Who was the leader of the Turkish army?
Musical:
Practice singing the Musical songs and your lines! If you only have a small amount of lines you should know them all by now! The finale song is now on the blog too!
Costume bag: Please bring to school a bag with your name and grade largely written on the outside. You could bring a reusable shopping bag or an old pillow case! As long as you will be able to tie it up tightly so nothing falls out and you can write your name on it! Please bring this in ASAP as Mrs Wood has already started with costumes!
Homework Term 2, Week 1 (Due 22nd April)
English:
Read for 30 minutes, four times a week and record it in your diary.
Inquiry:
Watch the following video https://www.abc.net.au/btn/classroom/the-gallipoli-story/10526742
Complete the Gallipoli research task.
Musical:
Practice singing the Musical songs and your lines! If you only have a small amount of lines you should know them all by now! The finale song is now on the blog too!
Costume bag: Please bring to school a bag with your name and grade largely written on the outside. You could bring a reusable shopping bag or an old pillow case! As long as you will be able to tie it up tightly so nothing falls out and you can write your name on it! Please bring this in ASAP as Mrs Wood has already started with costumes!
Homework Term 1, Week 8 (Due 25th March)
English:
Read for 30 minutes, four times a week and record it in your diary.
Maths:
Complete your assigned Mathletics tasks.
Inquiry:
Research another country and their government system. You can choose any country but it can't be Australia or the country you researched during class last week.
Record the following information in your homework book;
1. What style of government do they have? What does this mean?
2. Who is the leader of the country and what is their title?
3. How is this government different or similar to Australia?
4. Have they always had this style of government?
Musical:
Practice singing the Musical songs and lines!
Costume bag: Please bring to school a bag with your name and grade largely written on the outside. You could bring a reusable shopping bag or an old pillow case! As long as you will be able to tie it up tightly so nothing falls out and you can write your name on it! Please bring this in ASAP as Mrs Wood has already started with costumes!
Homework Term 1, Week 7 (Due 18th )
English:
Read for 30 minutes four times a week and record it in your diary.
Musical:
Practice singing the Musical songs!
Your teacher will be checking your progress next week! They will also be checking if you know what scenes and songs you are in!
Everything you need is now on the blog!
Costume bag: Please bring to school a bag with your name and grade largely written on the outside. You could bring a reusable shopping bag or an old pillow case! As long as you will be able to tie it up tightly so nothing falls out and you can write your name on it! Please bring this in ASAP as Mrs Wood has already started with costumes!
Grammar:
Complete the below grammar sheet. If you attend Mrs Strobel's group, there is an alternative for you if you need.
It is a short week so we have given you less homework :) Please don't skip over the reading or the Musical!!
Homework Term 1, Week 6 (Due Tuesday 12th)
English:
Read for 30 minutes four times a week and record it in your diary.
Inquiry:
Complete the below activity about Democracy
Maths:
Complete the Matharoo worksheet appropriate for you. Feel free to challenge yourself! The assignment to Maths Groups is just a suggestion!
Musical:
Practice your songs and read through your lines!
Reminder:
Photo day is on Tuesday 12th. Please bring your hoody to school that day!
Homework Term 1, Week 5 (Due Monday 4th )
English:
Read for 30 minutes four times a week and record it in your diary.
Inquiry:
Research two local MP's (Member of Parliament) and write a profile on each person. Make sure to include which area they are MP for, which political party they are associated with and include a minimum of 4 interesting facts or information about them. Include a picture of this person within your profile. You might find this website helpful;
https://www.aph.gov.au/Senators_and_Members
Maths:
Complete the worksheet assigned to your Maths Group
Miss Hall's group, you might find the last "reasoning' questions tricky. Only complete them if you can!
Homework Term 1, Week 4 (Due Monday 26th )
English:
Read for 30 minutes four times a week and record it in your diary.
Inquiry:
Complete the Australian Government "True of False' worksheet.
Maths:
Complete the appropriate Matharoo worksheet. Your Maths Group has been assigned a sheet but please complete what is best for you. Please speak to your teacher if you have any issues!
Homework Term 1, Week 3 (Due Monday 19th )
English:
Read for 30 minutes four times a week and record it in your diary.
Inquiry:
Find an article about the local, state or federal government. You could use the local paper, newspapers or the internet (kidsnews is great!) to find your article. Paste the article into your homework book and write a brief summary on what the article is about. Make sure to include whether it is a local, state or federal issue.
Maths:
Complete the assigned Maths sheet below
Homework Term 1, Week 2 (Due Monday 12th )
Please bring a box of tissues and a set of headphones into school.
Check out XUNO to complete some important permission forms.
Inquiry:
Decorate your Homework book front cover. Make sure it is colourful and do not rush it!
Maths:
Complete the following worksheet. If you are finding some questions too tricky, please speak to your classroom teacher ASAP.
If you do not have access to a printer, you can neatly write the questions out and answers them in your book. If you work on the sheet, make sure you trim it and glue it neatly into your book.