Term 2 Week 9 Homework

Spelling:

Learn your 10 spelling words for the week. Write 5 of your words in an interesting sentence. Underline the spelling word in the sentence. Draw the other 5 words and write your spelling word underneath your illustrations.

Reading:

You must read for at least 15 minutes each night. Record your reading in the table below.



Maths
You have been busy learning about geometry in your maths class. To test your knowledge on 'Reflection, Rotation, Translation, Enlargement' click on the relevant link below. Record your score in your homework book. 
Year 5

Year 6

Practice your basic facts. Time how long it takes for you to recall the x3 and x4 tables. You need to say each table out loud. For example: "3 ones are 3, 3 twos are 6, 3 threes are 9 ..." Record your times in your homework book. Have as many goes as you can recording your each time you get. Hopefully you will see a big improvement the more you practice!

Good luck!

WEEK 8 HOMEWORK

 

READING: You must read for at least 15 minutes each night. Record your reading in the table below. Write a paragraph about your least favourite character in the book. Describe their appearance and personality. Why don't you like them?

SPELLING: Learn your 10 spelling words for the week. Practice learning them everyday. Copy and complete the grid below for each word.























MATHS: 
Follow the links on your classroom blog and play at least three maths games this week. Keep a record of which games you played in your homework book.
Choose one times table to learn. Ask someone at home to test you nightly and keep a record or your time and score in your homework book.

INQUIRY: For homework this week you need to do some research into Astrology and the Signs of the Zodiac.

1. Write a brief paragraph describing what astrology is.

2. What is your star sign? Draw a picture of its symbol. What are some of the personality traits associated with your star sign? Do you think you have these traits?

3. Find your daily horoscope in the newspaper or online and paste a copy into your homework book. What predictions does the horoscope make about your day? Did these predictions come true?
For extension you could find several horoscopes from different sources. Do they all make the same predictions about your day?  Would you expect them to all be the same? Why or why not?

4. Write a paragraph giving your opinion of astrology. Do you think the movement of the planets and stars has an affect on your life and personality? Can we make predictions about our future based on our star sign?

Please take care with the presentation of your work in your homework book.

Homework: Term 2 Week 7

SPEECHES!!

Our homework focus this week is practicing the presentation of your speech for the competition. Most of you will be presenting your speech next week. This week you need to practice, practice, PRACTICE so you are well prepared. Keep getting feedback from people at home. These people could be a parent, brother, sister, relation, friend or someone in your class. Refer to the judging template so you know what they will be looking for. Look carefully at what you will be judged so to ensure you get the best score possible!

Other things to think about or get feedback on:

~How well you use cue cards/powerpoint/other props or even better you have memorised your speech off by heart?
~Are you enjoying yourself?
~Do you believe in what you are telling/saying to the audience?
~Facial expressions, props, displays confidence, gestures, dress appropriate?
~Is each word clear?
~Is the tone right?
~Is there effective pausing?
~Are the main ideas emphasised?
~Is a rhythm maintained?

This is also the week to finalise your visual aids and know when you will be referring to them during your speech. Remember to not let your visual aids take over your presentation, the attention of the audience needs to be on you for the majority of the time. If you need a data projector and or laptop make sure you let your teacher know so it is all organised.

TGiF 2011 - Ukulele Cycle 2

Homework Week 6 Term 2

This week you are to concentrate purely on your speeches. Have fun! We can't wait to hear them.

SPEECHES:
This is an important week for the preparation of your speech. Your task this week is to start compiling all your ideas into the structure of a speech. You need to:

• Write all your ideas into paragraphs (Remember to think of the big idea of every paragraph so your ideas have a logical sequence)
• Write an introduction to grab the attention of your audience,
• Write a conclusion to finish your speech. (Refer back to your speech hamburger sheet)
• Once it is written out in sequence, try reading it aloud to someone at home and have them time you. Is it between 3 and 5 minutes? If it is too short you will need to add more content. If it is too long you might need to take some content out. Remember, as you practice more your speech will get faster to deliver so its better to have more than less.

You will have time in class this week to discuss ideas with your teacher and class mates so check with your teacher to see when is a good day to bring your speech in to share.