Homework



Homework [|Term 4 Group 1 Spelling.pdf] [|Term 4 Group 2 Spelling.pdf] [|Term 4 Group 3 Spelling.pdf] [|Term 4 Group 4 Spelling.pdf]
 * Term 4:**
 * Spelling Words:**

Reading
Don't forget to read for 20 minutes (at least!) each night

Spelling
Learn your spelling words as usual. We will have a test on Monday :)

Waterline
Keep the work you have been doing this week with Adrian up to date. Remember to bring your waterline booklet back to school each day.

Spelling
Have a go at putting all of your words into a paragraph - make sure that it makes sense! Please underline each spelling word.

Reading
Read for at least 20 minutes each night. Write a brief summary of something you have read (2 paragraphs)

Maths
Very few people completed week 5's maths homework - if you are one of those who did, you have no maths to complete this week :) For the rest of you - refer to week 5 maths for your menu plan task.

Spelling
We will have a spelling test next week as per usual. Make sure you learn your words!

Camp
We will all be busy sharing a wonderful learning experience on camp this week! For this reason, there will be no formal reading or maths homework.

Spelling
Learn your words for a spelling test next week!

Camp books
We have been working really hard on our camp preparation. As much as possible, use your homework time to make sure the camp book activities we start in class are finished! All borders and headings can also be completed - remember, your camp book should be a treasured memory of your learning - put in your very best effort.

Maths
Imagine you have $100 to spend on groceries for yourself and one other person, for 5 days. Design a meal plan for the five day period - get approximate prices of the grocery items you will need. Present your grocery list and your menu plan. Remember to allow for 3 meals per day!

Spelling
Practice your words for our test next Monday

Camp Books
We have started work in our camp books this week. Design and complete your title page - Aongatete 2010, 17 - 19 November, 2010.

Maths
On Monday of this week we practiced finding number sequences in a grid. Make up your own grid with at least 5 hidden sequences for someone else to solve.

Spelling:
Choose 10 of your spelling words and create a crossword using them. Remember to be sure of their meanings before making your clues.

Maths:
Create 10 number sequences for someone else to solve. Design a poster (on a page of your book) to teach 6-7 year olds about: < (less than), >(greater than), and =(equal to). Can you think of an original way to teach them these symbols?

Reading:
Read 15-20 minutes each night.

Citizenship:
Think of a way in which you can demonstrate citizenship at school this week. Describe what you did and how successful/unsuccessful you were.

Spelling:
Choose 5 of your longer spelling words, write each one in full and then see how many smaller words you can find within the word – write these beside it. Example: **together** – to, the, go. Choose 5 different words and include each in a sentence.

** Maths **

We have been working in class on probability. Complete the worksheet as given out on Monday relating to a pack of playing cards (you will need a pack to help you).

** Reading ** Don't forget to read for 15-20 each night! Ask someone at home to ask you 5 questions about what you have read. Mrs Pellow :)

5 words with their dictionary meanings and 5 different words in sentences. Make four of your words into plurals [there will be no apostrophes when making something plural. Plural means more than one, you add an apostrophe when you are talking about ownership or abbreviating a second word]
 * Week 1:**
 * Spelling:**

Complete the attached maths sheet. [|Week 1 Maths.pdf]
 * Maths:**

Do something unexpected for one of your family members, ask if they would like a cup of tea, do the dishes without being asked, something that will surprise and please them.
 * Family:**

Learn your spelling words for testing on Monday Choose a news item that really interests you. Write a brief news report about it. Things to consider to make it sound authentic are either a quote from someone involved or some interesting side facts. Source two images that go with your news report. These will be accompanied with some text and a comment by you when you are recording. Think about what your comments may be. The photos can be hard copy or digital. Practise reading your news report as you will be recording yourself on Monday. You will be starting your research project this week. Ensure you are documenting everything you do. Some ways you may do this are: on paper, using photos, starting a digital diary in i-movie.
 * Term 3:**
 * Week 8:**
 * Spelling:**
 * News:**
 * Science Fair:**

5 Dictionary Meanings 5 words in a paragraph. Please ensure you use the correct meaning for the words and that they are underlined.
 * Week 7**
 * Spelling:**

This week you need to research your 'one question'. Find out as much information as you can - library, internet, ringing people/businesses. You have to start planning your science fair activity. Your activity must be something that you can either measure or test and show your results.
 * Science Fair:**

As part of our connected curriculum 'Do you understand me?' we are going to be reading and reciting poetry. You will be recording a poem at school and uploading it onto **VIDDIX Viddix**. You can then work on this at home, **regardless of what home computer you have,** as it is a free web2 tool. Once you have completed your poem, put the link onto your draft writing wiki and I will show you how to imbed it at school........ exciting!
 * Poetry:**

You must read every night for 15 - 20 minutes. Reading is fun and will help improve your comprehension, spelling and writing skills. You can vary what you read - try some magazines, the newspaper, read a comic or get hooked into a new series. **Please write books you recommend others to try in the Try This Book discussion page.**.
 * Reading:**