Homework: Term 2 week 10

This is the last homework for the term so lets do something a bit different.

Spelling:

No need to select your spelling words for the week. This week visit Silent Invaders to practice your silent letter knowledge. Choose Level 3 - Warp speed for a challenge!

Term 2 Reflection:

It's nearly the end of the term. It sure has been a busy one! Everyone has worked incredibly hard on all the many activities throughout the term.

Visit your classroom blog and read through all the posts from the term. Choose at least two posts to comment on. Write a PMI comment each post.

P: Positive
M: Minus
I: Interesting

Maths

Explode 56. i.e think of as many questions as you can that have the answer 56. Can you think of over 56 questions?

Inquiry:
Design a spacecraft to travel through the solar system. Draw your design in your homework book with labels and descriptions of all the special features.

Good luck!

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.

Term 2 Week 5 Homework

SPELLING:

WALT: Learn words from essential words list and extension word list.

Learn the 10 spelling words for the week. Practice learning them everyday. Copy and complete the grid below for each word.
MATHS:
WALT: To find compatible numbers for 100.

Compatible numbers are two numbers that add together to make a tidy number. E.g 45 + 55 = 100.
Use the grid below to find 10 pairs of compatible numbers that equal 100.Challenge! Make your own grid of numbers for another tidy number like 500 or 1000. Get someone at home to find 10 pairs from your grid.

READING:

You must read for at least 15 minutes each night. Record your reading in the table below. What was the complication or problem the characters had to solve in your book?
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.

Check the timetable in the post below to see the plan for the rest of this term. This will give you an idea of when you will be presenting your speech to your class.

Good luck!

Term 2 Week 1 Homework

SPELLING:

WALT: Learn words from essential words list and extension word list.

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

Write out the questions and answers to the 8 timetables (up to 12) in your book. Practise reciting them with someone at home and get them to time you. Record your fastest time.

Challenge: How fast can you recite them backwards!

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Sometimes expressions have double meanings, and mean something different to what is actually said.

Example: I've got a bone to pick with you! means you have a disagreement to settle with someone.

What do you think these expressions mean?

1. Don't make a mountain out of a molehill.
2. That was the last straw!
3. Waiting for a phone call, I was on tenterhooks.
4. I wash my hands of the matter.

Challenge: What is the technical term for these expressions?

READING:

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


Media Studies:

Last Friday night was a busy one for TV viewers. Not only was there a fancy royal wedding in London but New Zealand sporting history was made in the NBL final!

Find an article from the newspaper or the news website about one of these events. Read it and identify the Who, What, When, Where and Why by highlighting the text. Be prepared to share your article on Friday in class.