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Online Reading Padlet
term 2 week 12 - reading activities
term 2 week 12 - reading activities
We are learning to:
• identify the main ideas;
• make connections between the different parts of this text;
• understand and explain some of the ideas about why harakeke is important to Māori.
Hauhake Harakeke
Hauhake Harakeke
School Journal, PART 2 NO.3 2005
This recount describes a special celebration dedicated to the harvesting of flax planted seventeen years earlier as a community project. The children at this school learn about the tikanga (protocols) for harvesting harakeke (flax) and about how it can be used.
term 2 week 10 & 11 - reading activities
term 2 week 10 & 11 - reading activities
Celebrating Puanga at Ramanui L2 Nov 2017.pdfCelebrating Puanga at Ramanui audio.mp3Learn
Learn
SJ L2 2017 - Celebrating Puanga at Ramanui
SJ L2 2017 - Celebrating Puanga at Ramanui
- WALT find out what students at one school do to celebrate the Māori New Year.
- WALT to use the main ideas to summarise the text.
BEFORE READING
BEFORE READING
- What do you know about Puanga and Matariki
- Think about times that you have looked at the the night sky, do you know the names of any constellations.
- Look at the images on pages 2 and 3? What do you think the text is going to be about?
DURING READING
DURING READING
- Read the article to yourself, read the article with your group
After Reading
After Reading
Complete at least 2 activities about Puanga and Matariki
NAME SJ L2 2017 - Celebrating Puanga at RamanuiComprehension Activity - Google Docs
Create a poster sharing at least 5 interesting facts about Puanga and Matariki.
SJL2 November 2017 Celebrating Puanga at Ramanui Word Search.pdfOFFLINE
Celebrating Puanga at Ramanui word find or vocab sheet
Share
Share
What does a quality blog post need?
- SJ L2 2017 - Celebrating Puanga at Ramanui
- WALT find out what students at one school do to celebrate the Māori New Year. WALT to use the main ideas to summarise the text.
- Labels - Topic, Reading
- Write 3 sentences about your learning. What did you enjoy? What surprised you? What was the most interesting thing you learnt?
- Learning Reflection - What did I do well? What was tricky? How can I extend myself next time?
- DLO (Digital Learning Object)
- Correct spelling and punctuation
term 2 week 8/9 - reading activities
term 2 week 8/9 - reading activities
The Plastic-free Challenge-SJ L2 November 2018.pdf
Explore the 'plastic' related videos and quizzes on the YOE website.
LEARN
LEARN
SJ L2 2018 - The Plastic Free Challenge
SJ L2 2018 - The Plastic Free Challenge
- WALT to locate the main ideas in the text and find the key words that relate to the main ideas.
- WALT find out some of the causes, effects, and solutions for plastic pollution.
BEFORE READING
BEFORE READING
- What might a ‘plastic free’ challenge be? Why might someone want to take part in a ‘plastic free’ challenge?
- Look at the images on pages 2 and 3? What do you think the text is going to be about? What words might you expect to find in the text?
DURING READING
DURING READING
- Read the article to yourself, read the article with your group
after READING
after READING
CREATE
CREATE
Create a google slide presentation with 3-5 slides explaining:
Create a google slide presentation with 3-5 slides explaining:
- Why plastic is bad?
- How you and your family could use less plastic;
- at home
- at school
- in the community
Include images, examples from the text and links to the Young Ocean Explorers website to support your answers.
Share
Share
What does a quality blog post need?
What does a quality blog post need?
- Title - SJ L2 2018 - The Plastic Free Challenge
- WALT find out some of the causes, effects, and solutions for plastic pollution.
- Labels - Topic, Reading
- Write 2 sentences explaining your learning to your readers. What did you find interesting? What 'plastic' changes will you make at home and school?
- Learning Reflection - What did I do well? What was tricky? How can I extend myself next time?
- DLO (Digital Learning Object)
- Correct spelling and punctuation
term 2 week 7 - reading activities
term 2 week 7 - reading activities
SJL2-Why Is the Wasp a Pest_ (1).pdf
SJ L2 2019
SJ L2 2019
why is the wasp a pest?
why is the wasp a pest?
WALT summarise information.
WALT summarise information.
- Following on from the article 'The Striped Invader', read the text, 'Why is the Wasp a Pest?'
- Add another slide to your google slide presentation about wasps titled, 'Why is the Wasp a Pest?'
- Use the following subheadings on your slide and add at least 1 fact to each of them:
- There are lots of them
- They eat all kinds of things
- They don't have many enemies
- They are smart
FINISH YOUR BLOG POST THAT YOU STARTED LAST WEEK
SJL2-Stung.pdfStung!.mp3SJ L2 2019
SJ L2 2019
stung by phil lester
stung by phil lester
This is a real life recount about what happened when a farmer stepped on a wasp nest.
WALT increase our vocabulary by identifying how the writer has used descriptive language to tell the story.
BEFORE READING
BEFORE READING
Discuss the differences between bees and wasps, For example: that bees only sting once and only when provoked, whereas wasps can be aggressive and can sting multiple times.
DURING READING
DURING READING
Read the story to yourself, read the story with your group. Listen to the audio.
after READING
after READING
MAKE A COPY of the google doc and save it in your reading folder.
term 2 week 6 - reading activities
term 2 week 6 - reading activities
SJL2-The Striped Invader.pdf
SJ L2 2019
SJ L2 2019
THE STRIPED INVADER
THE STRIPED INVADER
WALT find out some interesting facts and information about wasps.
BEFORE READING
BEFORE READING
Look at the glossary, the diagrams, and the maps that support the topic related vocabulary.
What do you know about wasps?
DURING READING
DURING READING
Use the glossary at the end of the article.
Read the article to yourself, read the article with your group.
after READING
after READING
- Create a presentation about wasps using google slides. Include the following information:
- 5 facts about wasps
- The life cycle of a wasp
- At least 3 pictures
Share your learning on your blog.
Share your learning on your blog.
What does a quality blog post need?
What does a quality blog post need?
- Title - The Striped Invader
- WALT find out some interesting facts and information about wasps.
- Write 2 sentences explaining your learning to your readers.
- Labels - Topic, Reading
- DLO (Digital Learning Object) - copy and paste your google slide activity onto your blog.
- Learning Reflection - What did I do well? What was tricky? How can I extend myself next time?
- Correct spelling and punctuation
term 2 week 5 - reading activities
term 2 week 5 - reading activities
Seals-SJ L2 Aug2016.pdfSeals.mp3SJ L2 2016 - Seals
SJ L2 2016 - Seals
WALT find out some interesting facts and information about seals and to consider why seals are special animals.
WALT find out some interesting facts and information about seals and to consider why seals are special animals.
BEFORE READING
BEFORE READING
Reading Purpose - Identify words or phrases that may be unfamiliar.
Reading Purpose - Identify words or phrases that may be unfamiliar.
Look at the glossary, the diagrams, and the maps that support the topic related vocabulary.
Look at the glossary, the diagrams, and the maps that support the topic related vocabulary.
What do you know about seals?
What do you know about seals?
DURING READING
DURING READING
Use the glossary at the end of the article.
Use the glossary at the end of the article.
Scan the illustrations to help activate prior knowledge
Scan the illustrations to help activate prior knowledge
Read the article.
Read the article.
Choose a page and read it to someone at home.
Choose a page and read it to someone at home.
Complete the word find online by clicking on the link.
Complete the word find online by clicking on the link.
Share your learning on your blog.
Share your learning on your blog.
What does a quality blog post need?
What does a quality blog post need?
Title - Seals
- WALT find out some interesting facts and information about seals and to consider why seals are special animals.
- Write 2 sentences explaining your learning to your readers.
- Labels - Topic, Reading
- DLO (Digital Learning Object) - copy and paste your google slide activity onto your blog.
- Correct spelling and punctuation
term 2 week 4 - reading activities
term 2 week 4 - reading activities
SJL2-Weta.pdf
SJ L2 2019 - weta
SJ L2 2019 - weta
WALT identify words or phrases that may be unfamiliar and discuss their meaning.
WALT identify words or phrases that may be unfamiliar and discuss their meaning.
BEFORE READING
BEFORE READING
Reading Purpose - We are going to find out about the characteristics and behaviours of wētā and why wētā are special.
Reading Purpose - We are going to find out about the characteristics and behaviours of wētā and why wētā are special.
What do you know about weta?
What do you know about weta?
DURING READING
DURING READING
Use the glossary at the end of the article.
Use the glossary at the end of the article.
Scan the illustrations to help activate their prior knowledge
Scan the illustrations to help activate their prior knowledge
Read the article.
Read the article.
Choose a page and read it to someone at home.
Choose a page and read it to someone at home.
AFTER READING
AFTER READING
Create a poster using google slides, docs or drawing to share the following information
■ 3 interesting facts about wētā.
■ 3 interesting facts about wētā.
■ Write a description of a wētā or another native insect. Use a diagram to help you.
■ Write a description of a wētā or another native insect. Use a diagram to help you.
Share your learning on your blog.
Share your learning on your blog.
What does a quality blog post need?
What does a quality blog post need?
- Title - Weta
- WALT identify words or phrases that may be unfamiliar and discuss their meaning.
- 2 sentences explaining your learning to your readers.
- Labels - Topic, Reading
- DLO (Digital Learning Object) - copy and paste your google doc activity onto your blog. Remember to check what it looks like before your post it to your blog.
- Correct spelling and punctuation
term 2 week 3 - reading activities
term 2 week 3 - reading activities
Cats - Who needs them SJ L2 June 2014.pdf
SJ L2 2014
SJ L2 2014
cats - who needs them?
cats - who needs them?
WALT understand both sides of an argument and make our own decisions from what we read.
WALT understand both sides of an argument and make our own decisions from what we read.
before reading
before reading
Reading Purpose - This text looks at both sides of the CAT debate.
Reading Purpose - This text looks at both sides of the CAT debate.
Cute pet or Killer of native birds?
Cute pet or Killer of native birds?
What do you know about cats?
What do you know about cats?
Which side of the debate are you on?
Which side of the debate are you on?
DuRING reading
DuRING reading
‘…Is one of our most popular pets really a cruel killer?...’ What does this phrase mean? Why has the author used a question at the start of the text?
‘…Is one of our most popular pets really a cruel killer?...’ What does this phrase mean? Why has the author used a question at the start of the text?
Read the article.
Read the article.
Choose a page and read it to someone at home.
Choose a page and read it to someone at home.
Share your learning on your blog.
Share your learning on your blog.
What does a quality blog post need?
What does a quality blog post need?
- Title - Cats - who needs them?
- WALT understand both sides of the cat debate and make our own decisions from what we read.
- 2 sentences explaining your learning to your readers.
- Labels - Topic, Reading
- DLO (Digital Learning Object) - copy and paste your google doc activity onto your blog. Remember to check what it looks like before your post it to your blog.
- Correct spelling and punctuation
Choose one of the following activities to do everyday ...
Choose one of the following activities to do everyday ...
My Lessons and
My Lessons and
Spelling Activities
Spelling Activities
(At least 1 lesson each day)
(At least 1 lesson each day)
Read and comment on our class and student blogs.
Read and comment on our class and student blogs.
(Read and comment on at least 3 blogs)
(Read and comment on at least 3 blogs)
Online Reading
Online Reading
(20 mins)
(20 mins)
TERM 2 WEEK 2 - POETRY ACTIVITIES
TERM 2 WEEK 2 - POETRY ACTIVITIES
WALT skim and scan the text to look for information
WALT skim and scan the text to look for information
SJL3 Summer Sounds.pdfClick on the link for the poem Summer Sounds
Can you name all the things that make summer sounds in the poem?
What sounds do they make?
What do the following words mean?
slung, percussive, asphalt, blare, insistent
AFTER READING
AFTER READING
(Complete TWO of the following activities in your red book or online)
Write down 5 interesting or tricky words and find out what they mean.
Write 2-3 sentences about what the poem is about.
Practice your handwriting - copy 10 lines from the poem as tidily as you can.
Draw a picture to illustrate the poem
term 2 week 1-2 - reading activities
term 2 week 1-2 - reading activities
Bugbix for Breakfast-SJL2 May 2017.pdfRead the text while you listen to the audio!
Read the text while you listen to the audio!
Bugbix for Breakfast-SJL2 May 2017.pdf - Google Drive.webmCheck out the Bugbix T/F Challenge!
Check out the Bugbix T/F Challenge!
Watch this video about a man in USA who has a candy store with insects!
Watch this video about a man in USA who has a candy store with insects!
SJ L2 2017 - bugbix for breakfast
SJ L2 2017 - bugbix for breakfast
Reading Purpose - One third of the worlds population is in lockdown. It is interesting to think about what people are eating around the world at this time.
Reading Purpose - One third of the worlds population is in lockdown. It is interesting to think about what people are eating around the world at this time.
WALT find out why insects could be the food of the future
WALT find out why insects could be the food of the future
WALT find information in the text and summarise it.
WALT find information in the text and summarise it.
before reading
before reading
Think about what you had for breakfast. What do you think others may have eaten around the world this morning?
Think about what you had for breakfast. What do you think others may have eaten around the world this morning?
Skim and scan through the text, what surprises you? Which words stand out to you ... “entomophagists”, “protein”, “fibre” ? What do these words mean?
Skim and scan through the text, what surprises you? Which words stand out to you ... “entomophagists”, “protein”, “fibre” ? What do these words mean?
DuRING reading
DuRING reading
Think about why people eat insects? What are some of the main reasons why people eat insects? Why are people scared of eating insects? Do people eat insects in NZ?
Think about why people eat insects? What are some of the main reasons why people eat insects? Why are people scared of eating insects? Do people eat insects in NZ?
Listen to the audio and follow the text with your eyes.
Listen to the audio and follow the text with your eyes.
Read the text to yourself.
Read the text to yourself.
Read the text to someone at home.
Read the text to someone at home.
After reading
After reading
Create a poster using google slides, docs or drawing to share the following information:
Create a poster using google slides, docs or drawing to share the following information:
- What does entomophagists mean?
- What does entomophagists mean?
- What are the 4 reasons people eat insects?
- What are the 4 reasons people eat insects?
- Where do people eat insects in NZ?
- Where do people eat insects in NZ?
Add at least 3 images to your poster.
Add at least 3 images to your poster.
Yvette's whanau had an adventurous day eating bugs!
Yvette's whanau had an adventurous day eating bugs!
This is a chocolate tarantula!!!
What do you think Daithi?
Which one would you choose?
Look at all the insects to eat!
Share your learning on your blog.
Share your learning on your blog.
What does a quality blog post need?
What does a quality blog post need?
- Title - Bugbix for Breakfast
- WALT find out why insects could be the food of the future and WALT find information in the text and summarise it.
- 2-3 sentences explaining your learning to your readers.
- Labels - Topic, Reading
- DLO (Digital Learning Object) - Poster - Google slide, Google drawing or screen shot of Google Doc poster
- Correct spelling and punctuation
choose one of the following activities to do everyday ...
choose one of the following activities to do everyday ...
My Lessons and
My Lessons and
Spelling Activities
Spelling Activities
(at least 1 lesson)
(at least 1 lesson)
Read and comment on our class and student blogs.
Read and comment on our class and student blogs.
(Read and comment on at least 3 blogs)
(Read and comment on at least 3 blogs)
Online Reading
Online Reading
(20 mins)
(20 mins)
term 1 week 8-9 - reading activities
term 1 week 8-9 - reading activities
Skim and scan the text to pick out interesting and tricky words.
Skim and scan the text to pick out interesting and tricky words.
Read with the group, listen to the audio, read with a buddy!
Read with the group, listen to the audio, read with a buddy!
WATER WORRIES - SJ APRIL 2012
WATER WORRIES - SJ APRIL 2012
WALT find information in the text using our skimming and scanning skills.
WALT find information in the text using our skimming and scanning skills.
WALT work out the meaning of unknown words.
WALT work out the meaning of unknown words.
Reading Purpose - We have been learning about Sea Week.
Reading Purpose - We have been learning about Sea Week.
We are going to:
We are going to:
• Learn about water and water use
• Learn about water and water use
• Understand how people impact upon the water cycle
• Understand how people impact upon the water cycle
• Understand the impact of pollution on water supplies
• Understand the impact of pollution on water supplies
Water Worries SJ 3.pdfWater Worries SJ April 2012.mp3Follow Up Activity
Follow Up Activity
Online Water Worries Wordfind
Online Water Worries Wordfind
When you finish take a screen shot and move it to your reading folder.
When you finish take a screen shot and move it to your reading folder.
term 1 week 4 - 7 - reading activities
term 1 week 4 - 7 - reading activities
(Week 5 - Kawa of Care Assembly Practice)
(Week 5 - Kawa of Care Assembly Practice)
conserve water
conserve water
NORTHLAND REGIONAL COUNCIL PAMPHLET
NORTHLAND REGIONAL COUNCIL PAMPHLET
We are learning about the severe drought in the Far North and are learning how we can conserve water in our community.
We are learning about the severe drought in the Far North and are learning how we can conserve water in our community.
Prior Knowledge:
Prior Knowledge:
What do you know about the drought in the Far North?
Has it affected you in any way?
What changes have you noticed at home, at school in the community?
learn
learn
- Read the text with your buddy.
- Make a copy of the A-Z Activity and file it in your reading folder.
- Use your prior knowledge, 'Conserve Water' pamphlet and the following website: https://bewaterwise.org.nz/ to complete the A-Z.
create
create
- CREATE a google slide deck with at least 3 slides to teach others how to conserve water at home:
- The slide deck should have a title page called:
- TIPS TO CONSERVE WATER'
- Share at least 5 ways that you can conserve water around the house.
- Please add at least one image to each slide.
- The slide deck should have a title page called:
share
share
Share your learning on your blog.
Share your learning on your blog.
What does a quality blog post need?
- Title
- WALT
- At least 3 sentences explaining your learning to your readers.
- Labels
- DLO (Digital Learning Object)
- Correct spelling and punctuation
term 1 week 1-3 - reading activities
term 1 week 1-3 - reading activities
Choose from the following activities ...
Choose from the following activities ...
My Lessons and
Spelling Activities
Read and comment on our class and student blogs.
Online Reading
- choose texts and audio books that have a book to read along to!
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