Term Two: Week four

Maths

We are learning how to multiply huge numbers by breaking them apart into a 'number map' (Area Model). This helps me see how each part of the number grows before I add it all back together!

To do this, I can use boxes to break apart and multiply big numbers.

TERM 2 WHOLE CLASS MATHS TASKBOARD

LITERACY

Shared Book

Rimu - The Tree of Time

An Amorangi and Millie Adventure

Step into the shadows of the ancient canopy in Rimu: The Tree of Time. This isn't just a story about nature; it’s a journey through centuries of forgotten history, seen through the eyes of a silent sentinel who remembers everything we’ve chosen to forget.

If you've ever wondered what the earth would say if it finally found its voice, you need to hear this tale.

Handwriting

Handwriting-Slides-Phase-Two.pptx

Handwriting is to be done in your Handwriting book if you are a Year 5, please. If you are a Year 6, then your handwriting is to be done in your Literacy book.

Remember:

Write in blue pen
Rule off in red pen

Reading

Whole Class

MUST DO!

Small Group Reading

42219-SJ L3 June 2014-Pages.indd

We’re checking out the text "Te Hokowhitu-a-tū" to get a real look at what happened during one of the biggest parts of our history. It’s not just about old dates and facts; it’s about the actual people (the Māori Battalion) and stories that helped make New Zealand what it is today.

Our Learning Goal: We are working on our local comprehension skills.

What does that actually mean? Instead of just looking at the "big picture," we are zooming in! Our goal is to:

Pick out specific details and facts from the sentences.
Figure out exactly what certain words or phrases mean in the story.
Show that we can find the right information exactly where it’s hidden in the text.

Basically, we’re becoming "text detectives" to make sure we understand the small details before we look at the whole story!

Writing

Our Learning Mission:

Today, we are going to reach back into our brains to find a skill we already know, then write it down so we can teach anyone, anywhere, how to do something totally awesome!

How to Smash This Goal:

We’ll know we’ve unlocked our Instruction Master powers when we can:

Use Our Brain Power (Recall): Think back and remember every single tiny step of something you’ve done before—like making a sandwich or tying a shoe. Don't skip a beat!
Pick a Cool Title: Give your mission a name that pops!
List the Secret Ingredients: Make sure your reader has all the "tools of the trade" ready to go.
Use "Bossy" Action Words: Use powerful words like smash, zap, spin, or glue to lead the way.
Number the Map: Put your steps in a 1, 2, 3 order so nobody gets lost.

The Brain-Blast Challenge: Close your eyes and "rewind the tape" in your head. Can you remember the very first thing you have to do to get started?

Procedural Writing

As part of our writing and learning this term, we will learn how to write procedures, such as recipes and step by step instructions.

Procedural Writing Activity

Procedural Writing for ANZAC Biscuits (1).pdf

In this activity, you will explore the history and structure of the Anzac recipe. You will read a set of instructions and answer questions to understand how to write your own clear, step-by-step procedures.

OPINION WRITING (7).pdf

part of Your Persuasive Mission

To win people over with your powerful, persuasive opinions, reasons and explanations!

The OREO Reminder

Before you start, don't forget to pack your OREO! It’s the best way to build a strong argument:

O - Opinion: Tell us what you think!
R - Reasons: Why do you think that?
E - Examples: Give us some proof or a cool story.
O - Opinion: Tell us one more time so we don't forget!

The Total Pro Success Criteria:

You’ll know you’ve nailed using the OREO method if you have convinced a grumpy teacher why or why shouldn't we commemorate Anzac Day.

Persuasive writing

Your Persuasive Mission...

To win people over with your powerful, persuasive opinions, reasons and explanations!

Ready to share your big ideas and crush that persuasive writing task? Here is a quick tip to help you level up your arguments:

Use Your Secret Weapons!

Don't forget to dive back into those articles, New Zealand at War and Te Hokowhitu-a-Tū. They are like cheat codes for your writing.

Checking these out will help you:

Organise your opinions so your arguments actually make sense and sound super convincing.
Steal the "Expert" Words: Use that high-level vocab to sound like a total pro!

The Total Pro Success Criteria:

You’ll know you’ve nailed the learning if you can convince a grumpy teacher why or why shouldn't we commemorate Anzac Day.

inquiry

Matariki-Visual-Language-Activity.pdf

Our journey connects ANZAC Day with Matariki/Puanga through the power of remembrance. The star Pōhutukawa acts as our bridge: just as we say "Lest We Forget" for our soldiers, we use Maumaharatanga to honor those who have passed.

Together, we will explore what each star symbolises for our future.

Making a Miniture Watercycle

Ever looked up at a rainstorm and wondered how all that water actually got up there? While the short answer is "the clouds," the real story involves a continuous journey between the earth and the sky known as the water cycle.

In this activity, you’ll get a front-row seat to this process. By creating a miniature model inside a plastic bag, you will investigate the specific forces that move water in and out of our atmosphere.

Key Concepts You'll Explore:

Evaporation: How water transforms into vapor.
Condensation: How clouds (and droplets) form.
Precipitation: How water eventually returns to the surface.

Are you ready to see the water cycle in action?

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