Asia
Today we are going to be looking at the some of the different countries in the continent of Asia. We will look at some of the cultural aspects such as food, customs, currency and location.
Check out all of the learning below! Pro tip: start with the four facts task to help you understand more about todays topic and to help you get started thinking about Asia.
1.
Introducing - Asia
WALT: become familiar with a new topic.
Instructions
Watch the video.
Make a copy of the 4 Facts Task
Write 4 Facts about the Asian Continent
Use the checklist to make sure you are up to date.
Resources
2.
Reading
WALT: find key information in the text.
The Race.mp3Instructions
Read "The Race" along with the audio.
Make a copy and complete the 'Response to Text' task.
Make a copy and complete the "Research Presentation"
Share both of these on your blog.
3.
Writing
WALT: use adjectives to make our writing more interesting.
Instructions
Choose one of the videos on Asian Cuisine Options and watch it.
Make a copy of the writing template (you will find the right template on the slides) and complete it.
Edit and proof-read.
Add it to your blog, do not embed!
4.
Maths
WALT: Count to 10 in an Asian language. Use a range of strategies to work out addition and subtraction problems.
Video
This video will show you how to count from
1 to 10 in Vietnamese!
Vietnamese Numbers.mp4Instructions
Practice your times tables.
Complete the activities, they are ranked gold, sliver and bronze.
Complete XtraMath and Maths-Whizz
Resources:
5.
Design Task
Instructions
Make a copy of the Google Drawing
Read through the instructions, and give it a go!
Post it to your blog
Resources
6.
Chapter Book
By J.K Rowling
Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone
Chapter 9
By J.K Rowling
Or if you would like to get moving around, watch this!
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. Complete challenge 4 today!
8.
PENN (Pt England News Network)
Watch the latest PENN episode created by Ms West and the school media team.
