Week 8 Live Workshops (3).pdf.
Numeracy - Y3&4
Maths Number Stories
grade-2-word-problems-mixed-add-subtract-a.pdfWhat am I learning?
To read and use our comprehension and mathematical skills to answer number stories
How can I make sure I am successful?
-Read a number story
-Understand what maths skills we are going to have to use (+ or/and -)
-Use our math skills to answer the questions by showing and explaining our strategies
Activity description/steps:
1.Click on the link to open the number stories DO NOT LOOK AT THE ANSWERS YET.
2.Read the questions sentence by sentence and work out what math skills you will need to use.
2.Use your addition and/or subtraction skills to answer the questions.
3.Show and explain HOW you answered each question to a family member.
Extras for early finishers
Write 1 or 2 math stories for a family member to solve. Use family members' names and real life things in your life.
Numeracy - Y5&6
Written Form
Written form.pdf
What am I learning?
*to identify large numbers
*to convert large numbers to written form.
How can I make sure I am successful?
*I remind myself of my place values
*I write down every single word in the number.
Activity description/steps:
Today’s task is very simple.
Look at each number on the worksheet and say the number aloud.
If you are not sure, use someone to help, or the internet to support you.
Write each number in written form including every single world you hear when saying the number.
Record a video of you at the end reading each number out aloud.
Resources:
Pencil
Paper
Reading - Y3&4
Reading Comprehension
nz2-ss-143-tuia-250-tupaia-activity-pack.pdfWhat am I learning?
To read and respond to a text using our comprehension skills
How can I make sure I am successful?
-Read a text
-Read the questions about the text
-Use our comprehension skills to find and explain the answers to a text
Activity description/steps:
1.Click on the link and read the text about the topic, today it is Māori and about Tupaia. DO NOT READ THE ANSWER SHEET YET.
2.CHOOSE 1 or 2 of the question sheets and read the questions carefully.
3.Use the text to answer your questions.
4.Use the answer sheets to check your answers.
Extras for early finishers
Research about today's topic and find 2-3 NEW facts that you can add onto your learning OR draw an image that represents today's learning i.e. Tupaia’s travels on a map or him on his waka in the Pacific.
Reading - Y5&6
NZ History
New Zealand at War
New Zealand at War-SJ L3 June 2014.pdfWhat am I learning?
*to identify keyword from the text
How can I make sure I am successful?
*Keywords relate directly to the topic
*Keywords unlock the meaning to the sentence.
*Keywords touch on things like who, what, when, where, why and how.
Activity description/steps:
Read through the text and record yourself with a video camera, we love to see you trying to sound out new words.
The second time you read it, look for all of the keywords in the story.
Create a list of keywords.
Use a dictionary or online dictionary to find the definitions of any words you're unfamiliar with.
Resources:
Writing - Y3&4
Cards
Activity Titles
What am I learning?
To integrate our learning for the term and write meaningful Christmas cards to special fanau and or friends
How can I make sure I am successful?
Follow the writing process (what is this?)
Follow the structure for writing a special message/letter/card
Combine all of your learning and put your best effort into your writing to brighten up someone's special day!
Activity description/steps:.
1..Choose a family, family member or a dear friend to write to.
2.Use the writing process you will need to follow the writing process so that you produce amazing writing.
3.Follow this structure to ensure you have special and meaningful messages in your Christmas letters/cards.
Dear ____
1 paragraph (2-3 sentences) reflecting on your own year and what you want for Christmas and the new year.
1 paragraph about why he/she or they are special to you.
1 paragraph about what you wish for them at Christmas and the new year.
Lots of love/From/yours sincerely (choose one) ____
Extras for early finishers
Create a beautiful card to publish this writing on. These are lovely messages that can brighten up someone's day, go to the extra effort to make them stand out!
Resources:
Pencil and paper and publishing tools and materials
Writing - Y5&6
Story Starter Challenge
'Adrift'
“Storm-clouds gathered all around him like a pack of wolves surrounding their prey. The tormenting threat of thunder echoed through the night air, as streaks of silvery lightning illuminated the darkness. The storm was far away, for now, but it still filled his heart with fear.
He had made it this far, but how would he survive the night? Would he ever see his family again?”
What am I learning?
*come up with creative ideas to continue the story
*add detail by using figurative language.
How can I make sure I am successful?
*using my imagination.
*I read the story starter
*I continue to brainstorm using my own ideas.
*I write the middle and end of the story starter.
Activity description/steps:
Read and discuss the story starter with a buddy, your class or whānau.
Look at the writing and illustration above and try to continue the story. We look forward to seeing the direction you might take!
Attempt to use figurative language such as metaphor, alliteration, simile, personification, Onomatopoeia, metaphor, idiom, Hyperbole to add detail and impact to your writing
Resources:
Pencil, paper
