What am I learning?

*To solve a pattern problem, using addition

How can I make sure I am successful?

• Read and follow the steps carefully

• Complete the pattern problems

• Mark your answers

Activity description/steps:

1. There are 3 pattern problem worksheets you must complete here, using addition.

2. Make sure to write the number symbols into what the leaves represent, using the formula and example provided. For example the first one would be 2 + 2 + 3 = 7

3. Check and mark that your answers are correct here

4. Now, have a go at making your own pattern problem for someone in your bubble to solve and complete.

5. OR upload and share your pattern problem on your dojo for your class to try out

Extras for early finishers

OPTIONAL: Now have a go at making a pattern using natural materials you have in your garden or outside. You can draw these too, make sure to create your own formula e.g. Stick = 5 etc

See example here as a guide

Then ask someone in your bubble to solve your pattern, Karawhiua !

What am I learning?

*to add one-digit, two-digit and three-digit numbers

How can I make sure I am successful?

*I take my time

*I show my work

*I complete the worksheet

Activity description/steps:

Today you’re working on your additional skills! Try your best to complete the worksheet without a calculator. Make sure to show your work for each problem. This will also help you to keep track when you’re trying out different combos.

1. The first problem is asking you to add up the total number of each colour group and by the amount of digits on their tummies.

2. You need to figure out which two pink aliens add up to 157. Try different combos if you’re having problems.

3. Find any two aliens whose numbers will add up to 422.

4. Using the aliens numbers, create any subtraction, addition, multiplication, division problem to test someone in your household. (Look at question 2 if you need help on how to word it)

5. Add up all of the numbers on each alien.

6. If the total number changed to 2270, figure out which Aliens numbers aren’t working.

Extras for early finishers

Create your own alien with it’s number and add to the list! What would the total change to?

Resources:

Worksheet

What am I learning?

• Read the text quietly to ourselves

• Read the text aloud with fluency

• Read and answer questions about the text

How can I make sure I am successful?

To read with fluency and to respond to the pātai about the text

Hint: Pātai means Question/s in Māori

Activity description/steps:

1. Read the text quietly to yourself

2. Read the text aloud to someone in your bubble, use fluency (the way we express or change our voice while reading refer to yesterday’s video example).

3. Record yourself reading the text

4. Complete the questions

In your own words….

1. What do you think the text is about? And why?

2. What do you notice in the pictures? (describe what you can see)

3. Write down any rhyming words

4. Write down the meanings of the Māori kupu in the text, you can use the Te Aka dictionary site here or ask someone from your bubble i.e. pī means bee

5. What do you think the message or moral of the text is? And Why?

6. Would you recommend this text to a friend? Why or Why not?

7. Can you describe a time you had been in the garden? If so…

• What did you see?

• What did you feel?

• What did you smell?

• What did you hear?

Extras for early finishers

Draw a picture of your garden OR create your dream garden, label what your garden would have i.e. Tui, Harakeke etc

Resources:

TEXT

AUDIO

What am I learning?

To create an acrostic poem using a Māori kupu (word)

How can I make sure I am successful?

• Watch the video and listen to the instructions

• Generate / Write a word for each Māori kupu

Activity description/steps:

1. Watch the acrostic video here to help you get started.

2. Now search for a Māori kupu that you would like to use for your acrostic poem. Hint: You can use a dictionary or kiddle here to help you find words for your poem or ask someone in your bubble

3. Generate some words from your chosen Māori kupu i.e. A is for Astonishing, R is for Respectful etc

4. Publish your mahi on canva or on paper see example here

5. Upload to your dojo for your Kaiako (teacher) and whānau

Extras for early finishers

Feeling confident?....

Now, have a go at making a sentence for each letter of your chosen Māori kupu.

See example here, Karawhiua !

Resources:

Pencil & Paper

Canva (optional)

Kiddle

What am I learning?

*to write a successful persuasive piece of writing to change Santa’s mind

How can I make sure I am successful?

*I’ve used the template

*I’ve used strong adjectives, persuasive language, powerful statements

Activity description/steps:

Oh no! I’ve just had a peak at Santa’s naughty or nice list and you’re on the naughty side! With it being so close to Christmas, the only thing to do is write to Santa and convince him you deserve to be on the nice side!

Your goal is to write a persuasive piece to Santa stating there’s been a BIG mistake made.

You need to include:

-An introduction

-3 body paragraphs with your reasons why there’s been a mistake made

-A conclusion

-Persuasive language used throughout your writing

Use the template below to help organise your writing. You can include anything you’d like, you just need to convince Santa to move your name. What nice things have you done this year? Have you helped someone cook dinner? Did you make a friend laugh? Did you share your toys with your siblings? Think of anything you’ve done (big or small) and include that in your letter. Remember- the more evidence you have, the more likely he’ll be convinced!

Make sure to share with your teacher so they can proofread before it’s sent to Santa!

Once finished, check here if Santa’s changed his mind!

Extras for early finishers

Draw a picture to go along with your writing.

Resources:

Persuasive Writing Help

Template