Week 6
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Aroha - Tu Whakamihia
Aroha - Tu Whakamihia
Showing respect to others and myself.
We will achieve this by:
We will achieve this by:
Listening to the lessons the teacher is giving
Knowing that how I respect others reflects on myself
Showing mana all the time
Using positive words to everyone including myself
Using put ups and not put downs
Using my manners
Listening to all my teachers and teacher aides
No back chat to anyone
Caring about others and helping them to achieve/feel better
Success Indicator:
Success Indicator:
People will respect me more
People will think I'm a good person and want to be my friend
Our future will be brighter every single day
We will get rewards both as individuals and as a class
Click here to the Hand it In Spreadsheet for Finish it Friday: Hand it In
Each morning we will get our brains moving by learning and practicing small things. It will make us smarter!
This week's Maths Vocabulary
This week's Maths Vocabulary
Number bonds - are pairs of numbers that added together make another number. eg. 4+6 = 10. You can them move them around to make other bonds like 10-6=4
Number Sentence (EQUATION) - using numbers instead of words to make a sentence that makes sense. eg 7+3=10 is a number sentence or, equation.
Angle - is measurement of a turn, it is measured in degrees. eg. a quarter turn is a 90 degree turn.
Quarter - a quarter is when you make something into FOUR equal parts. Also known as a fourth. We can use number symbols (digits) to write it like this: 1/4 or
Independent Work
Independent Work
If you have done ALL your mahi, then you can do these activities (not when doing "can do" sessions).
TIMES TABLES GAMES ONLINE - complete all the activities (before you practice using the games). Get your certificate for ALL of the times tables. Practice until you can do it with your eyes closed! NO GAMES UNTIL YOU HAVE DONE ALL THE ACTIVITIES FOR ONE OF THE TIMES TABLES.
PROTOTEC - Start at a lower level to get your brains going, then go up to the next level to push yourself. Try to get at least 90% correct, keep on trying!
PRACTICE CHAMPS CARDS - Do one card for the day. Don't do the same card twice. Note: The QR codes do NOT work on these.
MATHS BUDDY - When you have finished your ACTIVE TASKS (must be done first) then try the Weekly Revision.
POLYMATH - Play by yourself! Choose home if the option comes up.
Vowel Sounds
Vowel Sounds
What does a letter surrounded by two slashes mean?
EG: /k/ This means the SOUND, not the letter. What does the sound /k/ make?
When spelling, how do you know when to use a 'k' by itself or a 'ck'?
The spelling 'ck' is used straight after a SHORT vowel at the end of a one syllable word.
Spelling Practice
Spelling Practice
Click on the picture to access Spelling Shed.
PRACTICE EVERY DAY.
When you earn enough honeypots, you can change your Avatar on FRIDAYS ONLY, not during the week.
Sizzling Starts
Sizzling Starts
The purpose of a Sizzling Start is to engage the reader and make them want to read more! Don't begin at the start of the day/holiday/weekend, when nothing is happening:
One day …
It was the start of the holidays …
On the weekend …
Start where the action is or at a moment of change when things get far more interesting, then backfill the who, what, where and why as the action unfolds.
Exemplars
1. Start with action
Five, four, three, two, ONE! The cameras were rolling and I was about to eat a cockroach.
2. Start at a moment of change
All was going well on the hike until the heat wave happened. I was hot and sweaty and dying for a swim. Then I saw the river. And the sign: Warning! Crocodiles.
3. Use humour
My goldfish, Jaws, loves his fishbowl. Only problem is – so does my cat,Kazoo!
4. Start with a sound
‘Buzzzzzz!’ The sound of my alarm clock echoed in my ears as I struggled to wake up. I sat straight up in my bed! This was my BIG day and I had to be on time.
5. Start with dialogue
‘It’s just a rat,’ I said, breathing hard.
‘Rats don’t growl,’ said Mike.
6. Ask a question
Ever wonder what happens when an elephant tries to blow out birthday candles?
7. Paint a word picture
The moon’s golden reflection shimmered across the glassy bay.
Teacher Resources: PDF Plan, Video 1, Video 2 , Teacher Vid
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