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Week 12: Harakeke
Week 12: Harakeke
WALT: Gather and interpret information from visual and written texts
Success Criteria:
- Interpret a diagram
- Record the main ideas and important information using keywords
- Use the ideas from all of the texts to answer our big question.
Harakeke
Harakeke
This harakeke site contains the text sets and learning tasks for the next two weeks here
This harakeke site contains the text sets and learning tasks for the next two weeks here
Key Ideas to find out and understand:
Key Ideas to find out and understand:
- What features does the harakeke plant have?
- How do these features help the Harakeke plant survive?
- How do you identify Harakeke plants?
- Where do you find harakeke?
Learn:
Learn:
Task 1: Use the information from both the written text and the pictures to complete this activity sheet here. Identify the special features of harakeke and explain how each helps it survive.
Task 2: Reciprocal Reading - Read this text here with your group following the reciprocal reading process. Fill in the Recording Sheet here to list the identifying features of harakeke so you can identify the harakeke plants in our playgorund
Task 3: Use your identification chart to find and mark our school harakeke plants on this school map here
Task 4: You now need to choose a harakeke plant to observe and draw.
- Draw and make detailed observations of the important features of your selected flax plant. Follow the process here
- Using just one flax leaf from the classroom complete another scientific drawing.
Create
Create
Use the information you have gathered this week to create an interesting infographic(Canva), video(Adobe Spark) or booklet(Book creator) about identifying Harakeke.
Share
Share
Publish your creation on your blog along wiht your scientific drawings. Don't forget to share information about the learning tasks you have been working on and reflect on your understanding of this topic.
What questions do you have now about Harakeke?
Week 11: Book Week
Week 11: Book Week
WALT: Respond to texts in creative ways to share our learning.
By the end of this week you will have
- Completed two literacy tasks from The Hunger Games slide below.
- Completed on STEM challenge based on The Hunger Games from the slide below
- Shared your 3 completed activities on your blog.
Extra
- Choose from the activities on the book week choice board
Week 10: Harakeke
Week 10: Harakeke
WALT: Gather and synthesise information across texts.
Success Criteria:
- Read 2 or more sources of information
- Record the main ideas and important information using keywords
- Use the ideas from all of the texts to answer our big question.
Harakeke
Harakeke
This harakeke site contains the text sets and learning tasks for the next two weeks here
This harakeke site contains the text sets and learning tasks for the next two weeks here
Key Ideas to find out and understand:
Key Ideas to find out and understand:
- What is Harakeke?
- How did Maori use the harakeke plant in the past?
- What features does a harakeke plant have?
Learn:
Learn:
Task 1: Reciprocal Reading - Read this text here with your group following the reciprocal reading process. Recording Sheet here
Task 2: Use the first text set from the harakeke site and the reciprocal reading text for this week to complete this data chart about the harakeke plant.
Task 3: Complete the Harakeke Ed Puzzle to find out different ways the Harakeke plant is used and listen to the story of Maui and the Sun
Task 4: Use the information from Task 3 and the text set from task 2 to complete this table. Share your findings with a partner.
Create
Create
Use the information you have gathered this week to create an interesting infographic(Canva), video(Adobe Spark) or booklet(Book creator) about an aspect of Harakeke that you found interesting this week
Share
Share
Publish your creation on your blog. Don't forget to share information about the learning tasks you have been working on and reflect on your understanding of this topic. What questions do you have now about Harakeke?
Week 9: Defence Adaptations
Week 9: Defence Adaptations
WALT: Use the strategies of prediction, questioning, clarifying and summarising to make sense of non-fiction texts.
All of the links and activities for this week can be found on this animal adaptation learning site.
Key Ideas to find out and understand:
- What is the difference between physiological, structural and behavioural adaptations?
- How do different adaptations defend animals from predators?
- What is the most effective defence mechanism for protecting an organism and why?
- What is a scientific diagram?
Learn:
Task 1: Use the sources of information on the adaptation site to complete this data chart with examples of structural, behavioural and physiological adaptations. Data Chart here
Task 2: Animal Research Chart. Choose one of the animals we have read about and complete this animal adaption data chart about them. Data chart 2 here
Task 3: Draw a scientific diagram of your chosen animal. Label the adaptations and show how they work. Starfish example here
Create
Create
Choose one of the below activities to create using your new knowledge about animal defence adaptations.
Documentary
Documentary
Use the information you have gathered on your chosen animal to create a David Attenborough style documentary.
Biomimicry
Biomimicry
Use biomimicry to imitate an animal defense adaptation to solve a human problem. Task here
adaptations-game-bigboard.pdfGame or Quiz
Game or Quiz
Create a board game or quiz where you have to answer questions or use different animal defense adaptations to win. Example here
Animal Adaptation DesignAdaptation Design
Adaptation Design
Choose a habitat then design an animal to survive in the habitat. Include different defence mechanisms. Use diagrams and labels to explain your great ideas. Task here
Week 8: Adaptations
Week 8: Adaptations
WALT: Use the strategies of prediction, questioning, clarifying and summarising to make sense of non-fiction texts.
All of the links and activities for this week can be found on this animal adaptation learning site.
Key Ideas to find out and understand:
- What is an adaption?
- How do physical and behavioural adaptations defend animals from predators?
- What is the most effective defence mechanism for protecting an organism and why?
Learn:
Task 1: Read the Stay away from Me text using the reciprocal reading strategy. Complete the worksheet here as you go.
Task 2: Read the Animal Defence Mechanisims article then choose an unfamiliar adaptation term to investigate. Complete a Vocabulary Frayer Model Chart around this word.
Create
Create
Week 7: Sahara Desert
Week 7: Sahara Desert
WALT: Make connections within and across texts.
Surviving one of the world′s harshest habitats | Global Ideas | DW | 05.08.2014.pdfThe Sahara Desert: Wildlife, Plants, People and Cultures, Interesting Facts - DesertUSA.pdfSahara Desert Facts: Lesson for Kids | Study.com.pdfKey Ideas to find out and understand:
- What is the Sahara desert environment like?
- How did people, animals, plants and people survive living in the desert in ancient times?
- What adaptions do the plants and animals in the Sahara have in common?
Learn:
Task 1: Watch the video and answer the questions here.
Task 2: Read 2 articles and complete the synthesis chart here on a Desert plant and animal of your choice.
Task 3: Find your own useful text on the Sahara Desert to add more information to the synthesis chart. Tip - where are the gaps in your information.
Create: A Survival Guide for the Sahara Desert
Choose to make your survival guide for plants, people or animals. Use the information you learnt this week to help you come up with the key points.
Present your information in an interesting way.
e.g. infographic, book creator, slide
Share: Post your survival guide on your blog.
Don't forget to explain what your task was and to write a reflection on how you went with the learning.
Week 6: Ancient Egypt
Week 6: Ancient Egypt
WALT: Use keywords to find important information on my topic
This week in literacy we will be exploring the world of the Ancient Egyptians.
Here is the link to our Ancient Egypt Learning site where you will find the links and activities you will need for this week.
Take a look at the site and choose an area of interest to focus on. for the week.
Week 5: To code or not to code?
Week 5: To code or not to code?
WALT: Summarise what we read by identifying the main ideas the author is telling us.
Focus Text
Focus Text
Can you code?
Can You Code? | Wonderopolis.pdfSupporting Texts
Supporting Texts
Why programming is important?
Why_Programming_Is_Important.mp4Pros and Cons of teaching kids to code.
Pros and Cons of Teaching Kids to Code | LoveToKnow.pdfKey Ideas to find out and understand:
- What is coding?
- What are the supporting reasons for learning to code?
- What are the arguments against learning coding?
Learn: Read the articles and watch the video
Task 1: Complete the synthesis chart using the 3 texts. Make a copy here.
Task 2: Find your own text to support your opinion on the topic "To code or not to code?"
Task 3: Complete the vocabulary task on a technical term of your choice here.
Create: A coding prjoect of your choice
Visit Code Club Aotearoa project page here.
Explore the range of projects and select one to complete this week. Each of these projects has step by step guides you can follow .
Share your project and describe what you did and what you learnt on your blog this week.
Share: Post your Code Club project on your blog. Tell your readers three things you learnt about Coding this week and why coding is important to learn. . Don't forget to explain what your task was and to write a reflection on how you went with the learning.
Week 4: Day of the Dead
Week 4: Day of the Dead
WALT: Answer direct and indirect questions using our prior knowledge and clues from the text
Focus Text
Focus Text
The Day of the Dead
Day of the Dead Reading Comprehension.pdfSupporting Texts
Supporting Texts
Wonderopolis Information & Activities
How Do You Honor Your Ancestors? | Wonderopolis.pdfDay of the Dead video - learn about the traditions
Key Ideas to find out and understand:
- Where does the Day of the Dead celebration originate from?
- What traditions are associated with Day of the Dead celebrations?
- Find out about some other celebrations around the world where people honour their ancestors.
Learn: Read the articles and watch the video
Task 1: Complete the vocabulary activity about Day of the Dead. Make a copy here.
Task 2: Complete the comprehension questions about the article here.
Task 3: Research some information about Mexico using this guide here.
Create: This week you can choose from one of the two activities below.
1. Create your own sugar skull drawing - digitally on sumo paint or by hand. Helpful video here
2. Create your own sugar skull pizza. Find some ideas here.
Photograph and describe your creation to post on your blog.
Share: Post your photo and description of your sugar skull creation on your blog. Tell your readers three things you learnt about Day of the Dead this week. Don't forget to explain what your task was and to write a reflection on how you went with the learning.
Week 3: The History of Lego
Week 3: The History of Lego
WALT: Answer direct and indirect questions using our prior knowledge and clues from the text
Focus Text
Focus Text
The History of Lego
The History of Lego Reading Comprehension.pdfSupporting Texts
Supporting Texts
Wonderopolis Information & Activities
Who Invented LEGO® Blocks? | Wonderopolis.pdfThe invention of lego animated movie.
Key Ideas to find out and understand:
- How did lego develop into the toy it is today?
- Why had lego remained such a popular toy over time?
- How did Kristiansian respond to the challenges he was faced with?
Learn: Read the article.
Task 1: Complete the vocabulary activity about The History of Lego. Make a copy here.
Task 2: Complete the comprehension questions about the article here
Bonus Task: Create a timeline showing the main dates and events in the history of Lego.
Create:
Choose an activity from the lego challenges here to create with your lego at home. If you do not have access to lego then create one of the ideas using any materials you have at home.. Photograph and describe your creation to post on your blog.
Share:
Post your photo and description of your lego creation on your blog. Tell your readers three things you learnt about Lego this week. Don't forget to explain what your task was and to write a reflection on how you went with the learning.
Week 2: Living on the Ice
Week 2: Living on the Ice
WALT: Answer direct and indirect questions using our prior knowledge and clues from the text
Focus Text
Focus Text
LOtI Reading Comprehension.pdfSupporting Texts
Supporting Texts
Where Is the Coldest Place on Earth? | Wonderopolis.pdfWonderopolis Information & Activities
Science on the Ice-SJ L4 November 2018.pdfSchool Journal Article
Key Ideas to find out and understand:
- What is the Antarctic Environment like?
- Where and why do people live there?
- How do the people who live there survive?
Learn:
Read the article or listen here
Task 1: Complete the vocabulary activity about Life on the Ice. Make a copy here.
Task 2: Complete the cloze activity about life on the ice here.
Task 3: Complete the comprehension questions about the article here
Create:
Find some photographs taken in Antarctica. Pretend you took the photos on a trip to Antarctica. Create a photo album page or pages with your photos. Include captions telling about what you saw, did and felt. Use the information in the text for caption ideas.
Share:
Post your photo album page on your blog. Tell your readers three things you learnt about Antarctica this week. Don't forget to explain what your task was and to write a reflection on how you went with the learning.
Week 1: Hide and Seek
Week 1: Hide and Seek
WALT: To identify how authors use descriptive and figurative language to convey a message
Key Ideas to find out and understand:
- What did the author want us to think and feel ?
- What literary device did the author use?
- How did the author show us how the person in the poem was feeling without telling us?
Learn:
Task 1: Listen to the recording of the poem and then read for yourself.
Task 2: Complete the 3 level guide about the HIde and Seek poem. Make a copy here.
Task 3: Complete the literary devices activity about Hide and Seek here.
Create:
A google drawing with your favourite phrase or section from the poem. Use images and backgrounds to enhance the mood or emotion of your chosen phrase. Put a screencastify of you reading your favourite phrase or section from the poem in your google drawing. Use expression to show the emotion of that phrase.
Share:
Post your favourite phrase google drawing and screencastify on your blog. Don't forget to put the WALT for this week's reading activities and a reflection on the key understandings above. What can we learn from Vernon Scannell's writing that we can use in our own writing in the future?
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