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Rāapa 7th Paenga-whāwhā 2021

Intro - History of Easter.mov



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Easter - Viewpoints, history, Christianity vs commercialism

Last week, we celebrated Easter. Easter is a Christian holiday that celebrates the belief in the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

As times have changed, so has the meaning of Easter. Let's take a look with a different lens of Easter: the history of Easter in New Zealand and commercialism.

1.

Introducing - History of Easter, Christianity vs commercialism

WALT: become familiar with a new topic.

Bet You Didn't Know Easter Traditions History.mp4

Instructions

  1. Watch the video.

  2. Make a copy of the 4 Facts Task

  3. Write four facts about the history of easter.

  4. Use the checklist to make sure you are up to date.

Resources

4 Facts

CHECK LIST

* So you can check you're not missing anything


2.

Reading

WALT: make connections with our own experience as we read the text.

Wednesday - Reading - NZ Geography (T1 - W10)

Instructions

  1. Read through the slides

  2. Make a copy and complete the Response Questions

  3. Make a copy and complete the "Research Presentation"

  4. Share both of these on your blog.

Supported Reading

Spot's First Easter.mp4

Word Work

Wednesday: Supported Word Work - Easter

3.

Writing

WALT: write an imaginary story using descriptive word to bring our story to life.

Supported Writing

Wednesday: Supported Writing - Easter Story

Instructions

  1. Make a copy of the document.

  2. Complete the writing task.

  3. Edit and proof-read.

  4. Add it to your blog

4.

Maths

WALT: Use a range of strategies to work out addition and subtraction problems.

Video

Concept Of Multiplication For Kids Grade 1 Maths For Kids Periwinkle.mp4

Instructions

  1. Practice your times tables.

  2. Complete the activities, they are ranked bronze, silver, gold & platinum.

  3. Complete XtraMath and Maths-Whizz

5.

Design Task

Instructions

  1. Make a copy of the Google Drawing

  2. Read through the instructions, and give it a go!

  3. Post it to your blog

Resources

6.

Chapter Book

Read by Sean Astin

A Bad Case of Stripes

Storyline Online

Read by Sean Astin

7.

Cybersmart Challenge

Mrs Grant and Mr Goodwin have created the cybersmart challenge! Here you can access and complete the challenges from their blog. Make sure to read all of the instructions carefully. Check out the challenges!

8.

PENN (Pt England News Network)

Watch the latest PENN episode created by Miss West and the school media team.

18-2-21.mov