Mathematical Language
What am I learning?
To count to 10 in Tuvaluan
To add numbers up to 10 using the game ma’a, pepa, seauluu (rock, paper scissors)
How can I make sure I am successful?
Learn the numbers up to 10 in Tuvaluan using the link OR the picture.
Watch the video on how to play rock paper scissors
Activity description/steps:
Practise learning the words for paper, scissors, rock in Tuvaluan
Watch the video on how to play paper, scissors, rock
Instead of using the actions for rock, paper, scissors, you will show a number of fingers on your hand with your buddy and be the first to add all of your fingers together first
You could change this game up by multiplying or subtraction your fingers
Have fun and use the language :)
Extra for early finishers:
How many words can you make with the words:
Tuvalu language week
Resources:
Youtube/Drive /PDF links:
How to play rock paper scissors
Party Planner!
What am I learning?
-to use my addition and multiplication knowledge to budget for a class party
How can I make sure I am successful?
-Read the questions carefully
-Take your time looking at the numbers
-Work out the quantities needed of each item before calculating the cost
Activity description/steps:
You are lucky enough that your birthday will be in level 2, and we will be back at school! It’s time to budget the cost of an in class party with all your friends.
Looking at the chart, and thinking about the number of people in your class, work out how many packets/items of food will be required, and what the total cost of each item will be. What will the TOTAL budget cost be?
How did you work out your answers? We would love to see your calculations!
Extras for early finishers
Complete the other two worksheets- on these sheets the numbers and quantities have changed, so the budget will be different!
Resources:
Nian the New Year Monster
What am I learning?
To listen, read and answer the questions from the text to show your understanding
How can I make sure I am successful?
Listen to the story
Read the story
Answer the questions using the writing prompts provided
Activity description/steps:
Who are the main characters of the story?
The main characters of the story are…….
What was the setting of the story?
The setting of the story took place in….
How did their Grandmother describe Nian?
Their Grandmother described Nian as….
What does Nian mean?
The meaning of Nian is….
What did you find interesting about the story that you didn’t know about? And why?
What I found interesting in the story was…...because
Would you recommend reading this book to someone? Why? Why not?
Yes, I would recommend this book because….
No, I would not recommend this book because…..
Create your own Monster, think about what your monster would look like? What would your monster be called? Would your monster have any particular ability e.g. Breathing fire from its mouth. You can add more interesting facts
See Whaea Rea’s example of her Monster Kahu
Extra for early finishers:
Dragon Word Find
Oh the places you'll go!
What am I learning?
To listen carefully to the story
To listen for comprehension and to infer meaning from the text
How can I make sure I am successful?
Listen carefully
When answering the questions on the worksheets, make best guesses about what the author is trying to say!
Answer and write as many responses to the story as possible
Activity description/steps:
Watch the story and listen as it is read aloud. This is a great story about stepping out in the big wide world, making decisions and working towards your goals!
Story:
There are six activity worksheets to complete in response to this story. They will require you to:
-infer meaning from the story using quotes from the book
-imagine and design things that you would like to have happen in your life
-think about a problem/worry you might have, and how you might solve it
Extras for early finishers
Design a title and cover for Oh the Places You’ll Go- part 2 (if there was one!)
Resources:
Youtube/Drive/PDF links:
Spread Kindness
What am I learning?
To show kindness towards others with a fortune cookie
How can I make sure I am successful?
I will read and follow the instructions
I will create & share my kindness cookie with others
Activity description/steps:
Fortune cookies have evolved over time, it is often served as a dessert in Chinese cuisines. It is usually made up of vanilla and sesame oil. People often do not eat the cookie because of its texture. However, it is popular for the messages contained inside either a quote, lotto numbers, smiley faces, jokes and so on. This would bring upon luck or joy among friends and family.
You will create your own fortune cookie. A little bit of kindness towards others can go a long way.
Watch the video here of how to create your Fortune Cookie
Now, create your kindness message...think about what your message would say?. Who would you give this to?. You can use the examples here to help you
Try your best to follow the instructions in the video to make your Fortune Cookie
Share your Fortune Cookie with someone OR share it with your class on dojo
If you would like to spread more kindness to others, you can create more using the steps provided. Remember it’s cool to be kind
Resources:
You will need:
Paper (any)
Scissors
Pen/Pencil
Colours
Tape
Youtube/Drive/PDF links:
More info about Fortune Cookies
Label Design
What am I learning?
*To design an eye catching label for a drink bottle
How can I make sure I am successful?
*find an empty water, juice or milk bottle at home
*plan what your label will look like..what information it will have and what colours you will use
*using your plan, create your label on a piece of paper or in canva
(if using paper we would love to see a picture of your label glued on to your bottle)
Activity description/steps:
Find some juice, water, fizz or milk bottles in your home.
What information do the labels have on them?
What makes the label eye-catching and inviting?
We want you to design your own label for a drink in your house. You can use an existing brand like “coke” or you can create your own!
Think carefully about your design and make a plan. You can use canva, or paper and felt pens at home. If you have an empty bottle at home, why not create the label and glue it onto the bottle so we can see a picture of the real thing?
We would love to see your designs! Who will have the most eye-catching product label?
Resources:
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