Term 4 - Week 8

LSCWC - Students are expected to complete three LSCWC (Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check) by Tuesday morning. Please ensure that they are doing the words that they will be tested on next week.  (P)

STUDY LADDER
- 5 division recall tasks, 2 short multiplication tasks  (SD)
- 4 x Reading tasks

READING - Read for ten minutes every night or twenty minutes three times in a week. This week try and get on Studyladder for at least one comprehension task.

Term 4 - Week 6

LSCWC - Students are expected to complete three LSCWC (Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check) by Tuesday morning. Please ensure that they are doing the words that they will be tested on next week.  (P)

STUDY LADDER - 5 division recall tasks, 2 instructional videos & 2 Division with remainders Tasks  (SD)
                                - 4 x Reading tasks

READING - Read for ten minutes every night or twenty minutes three times in a week. This week try and get on Studyladder for at least one comprehension task.

CHARITY - If a student wishes to apply for the Student Executive Committee for our Charity Fund work they must have their application in by Thursday night. We will form the group on Friday.

Term 4 - Week 5

LSCWC - Students are expected to complete three LSCWC (Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check) by Tuesday morning. (P)

STUDY LADDER - 4 division tasks, 3 instructional videos  (SD)
                                - 5 x Reading tasks

READING - Read for ten minutes every night or twenty minutes three times in a week. Try reading a picture book to someone to join in with last weeks theme - Picture Book Week at school.

The focus for all students this week is to have the sponsorship forms ready for the Charity Marathon on Thursday morning. They need to also make sure they have a hat and good sports shoes ready for the day. Please apply sunscreen before school to assist us with the preparation.

Term 4, Week 4

LSCWC - Students are expected to complete three LSCWC (Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check) by Tuesday morning. (P)

STUDY LADDER - 5 division tasks, 2 instructional videos  (SD)
                                - 4 x Reading tasks

READING - Read for ten minutes every night or twenty minutes three times in a week.

MATHS - *****Due Friday Morning for marking*****

Term 4, Week 2

LSCWC - Students are expected to complete three LSCWC (Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check) by Tuesday morning. (P)

STUDY LADDER - 7 multiplication tasks and 3 instructional videos (x10, x100 & multiplication of 2 digit numbers) (SD)
                                - 4 x Reading tasks

READING - Read for ten minutes every night or twenty minutes three times in a week.


Charity Nominations

All students have been introduced to the Room 9/10 Charity Nomination Document. This is a homework expectation for every child. They are expected to nominate a charity that our class will donate to in 2014.

We do hope that thought and discussion will happen before a nomination is made. Some of the persuasive nominations have been put forward by students who have had the chance to openly discus charities with their family. Please seriously consider any charity and think about charities that have directly affected family and friends.

The document has been shared to all students and has been placed in their drive within the Other Areas Folder.

Please use the comments to ask any questions.

Term 4, Week 1

LSCWC - Students are expected to complete three LSCWC (Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check) by Tuesday morning. (P)

STUDY LADDER - 5 angles tasks, 1 instructional videos and 3 addition tasks  (SD)
                                - 4 x Reading tasks

READING - Read for ten minutes every night or twenty minutes three times in a week.

3D Geography Project To Be Brought In On Monday

A reminder that the projects need to be brought in on Monday (22/9) Week 10

Task - Create a 3D presentation of a shelter / house for your Geography environment.
Think about what you have researched. i.e. climate, natural resources available,
Your house could be traditional or modern but you must show what features are included that suit living in that environment.
You will be completing a Design of your house in class time on Monday of Week 7. This design will include materials needed.  You may use any materials we have at school.
Your completed 3D presentation must be no bigger than 50cm by 50cm.
Your presentation must be at school on Monday of Week 10 for assessment.
You will be assessed on : - Your design, explanation of features, overall look


STUDY LADDER
              - 2 instructional video and 7 Fraction/decimal tasks  (SD)
              - 2 x Reading/writing tasks

LSCWC 
             - Students are expected to complete three LSCWC (Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check) by Tuesday morning.                              (Separate Privilege on Tuesday)

READING - Read for ten minutes every night or twenty minutes three times in a week.

Homework task Weeks 7,8,9

Could all parents who have seen this homework page and are aware of the expectations please comment on this homework post.

• You can comment by clicking on the word Comments at the bottom of this post.
• Simply writing 'seen & aware' is sufficient. (You need to be logged in as your school Google to be able to comment)
• This is the only part of the students requirements to receive a Dojo this week.

Task - Create a 3D presentation of a shelter / house for your Geography environment.
Think about what you have researched. i.e. climate, natural resources available,
Your house could be traditional or modern but you must show what features are included that suit living in that environment.
You will be completing a Design of your house in class time on Monday of Week 7. This design will include materials needed.  You may use any materials we have at school.
Your completed 3D presentation must be no bigger than 50cm by 50cm.
Your presentation must be at school on Monday of Week 10 for assessment.
You will be assessed on : - Your design, explanation of features, overall look


STUDY LADDER
              - 5 x Multiplication facts tasks (9x), 1 instructional video and 5 Fraction/decimal tasks  (SD)
              - 4 x Reading tasks

LSCWC 
             - Students are expected to complete three LSCWC (Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check) by Tuesday morning.                              (Separate Privilege on Tuesday)

READING - Read for ten minutes every night or twenty minutes three times in a week.

Term 3, Week 6

Could all parents who have seen this homework page and are aware of the expectations please comment on this homework page.

• You can comment by clicking on the word Comments at the bottom of this post.
• Simply writing 'seen & done' is sufficient. (If you are logged in as your school Google that will also register)
• This is part of the students requirement to receive a Dojo for the next 4 weeks.

LSCWC - Students are expected to complete three LSCWC (Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check) by Tuesday morning. (Separate Privilege on Tuesday)

STUDY LADDER - 5 x Multiplication facts tasks (6x), 2 instructional video and 3 Fraction tasks  (SD)
                                - 4 x Reading tasks
                                - 5 x Financial Literacy tasks (last week).

READING - Read for ten minutes every night or twenty minutes three times in a week.


GEOGRAPHY - Discuss your region and time period (if applicable) with your family.
                          - Research your region
                          - Add information to your groups Google Drive research sheet
                          - Attempt to meet up online with your group members
                          - If you don't have the internet the plan with your group what you will be doing on paper or                                                              on Word and bring to school to cut and paste)


Shortlisted Books - Paired Review Presentation -  
(although we have begun presentations, you may continue to improve yours)

• Access and complete your paired slideshow presentation
• This will involve collaboration of ideas with your partner and sharing of ideas and input. 
• Please use your online skills to find images and information about the book, the author and illustrators

Term 3, Week 5

Could all parents who have seen this homework page and are aware of the expectations please comment on this homework page.

• You can comment by clicking on the word Comments at the bottom of this post.
• Simply writing 'seen & done' is sufficient. (If you are logged in as your school Google that will also register)
• This is part of the students requirement to receive a Dojo for the next 4 weeks.

LSCWC - Students are expected to complete three LSCWC (Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check) by Tuesday morning. (Separate Privilege on Tuesday)

STUDY LADDER - 4 x Multiplication facts tasks (8x), 1 instructional video and 3 Fraction tasks  (SD)
                                - 4 x Reading tasks
                                - 5 x Financial Literacy tasks (last week).

READING - Read for ten minutes every night or twenty minutes three times in a week.
                    - Have your costume ready for the Book Week Assembly


GEOGRAPHY - Discus your region and time period (if applicable) with your family.
                          - Research your region
                          - Add information to your groups Google Drive research sheet
                          - Attempt to meet up online with your group members
                          - If you don't have the internet the plan with your group what you will be doing on paper or                                                              on Word and bring to school to cut and paste)


Shortlisted Books - Paired Review Presentation -  
(although we have begun presentations, you may continue to improve yours)

• Access and complete your paired slideshow presentation
• This will involve collaboration of ideas with your partner and sharing of ideas and input. 
• Please use your online skills to find images and information about the book, the author and illustrators

Term 3, Week 4

Could all parents who have seen this homework page and are aware of the expectations please comment on this homework page.

• You can comment by clicking on the word Comments at the bottom of this post.
• Simply writing your name is sufficient. (If you are logged in as your school Google that will also register)
• This is part of the students requirement to receive a Dojo this week.

LSCWC - Students are expected to complete three LSCWC (Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check) by Tuesday morning. (P)

STUDY LADDER - 8 multiplication tasks, 3 instructional videos  (SD)
                                - 4 x Reading tasks
                                - 5 x Financial Literacy tasks.

READING - Read for ten minutes every night or twenty minutes three times in a week.

MATHS - *****Due Thursday Morning for marking*****

To get a dojo and privilege you must provide evidence of working out on the back of your sheet.


Shortlisted Books - Paired Review Presentation -  (although we have begun presentations, you may continue to improve yours)

• Access and complete your paired slideshow presentation
• This will involve collaboration of ideas with your partner and sharing of ideas and input. 
• Please use your online skills to find images and information about the book, the author and illustrators

Term 3, Week 3

CONFIRMATION of ACCESS:

1. Could parents please find the words that are blue on this page.
2. Write the words in the spaces provided on your child's homework sheet.
3. Sign, write your name and date please.
4. Bring this to school for a chance to get this weeks homework Dojo and privilege ...shhhh

LSCWC - Students are expected to complete three LSCWC (Look, Say Fred, Cover, Write, Check) by Tuesday morning. (HD & P)

STUDY LADDER - 5 decimal tasks & 2 tutorials.  (SD on Monday morning)
                                - 4 x Reading tasks
                                - 3 x Financial Literacy tasks.

READING - Read for ten minutes every night or twenty minutes three times in a week.

ENGLISH - Complete the sheets provided

• "Cats" and "dogs" and "Heads" and "Tails"    (HD & P)
• Have your parents fill in their special part, sign, name and date. (shhh)    

Last Chance to finish Shortlisted Book Reviews
Assessment presentations will begin in Week 3

Shortlisted Books - Paired Review Presentation -   

• Access and complete your paired slideshow presentation
• This will involve collaboration of ideas with your partner and sharing of ideas and input. 
• Please use your online skills to find images and information about the book, the author and illustrators.
• All students  have now started this activity.

Please note: We need parents and students to write down the words highlighted this week to confirm access                    to our homework page.

Term 3, Week 2

LSCWC - Students are expected to complete three LSCWC (Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check) by Tuesday morning. (P)

STUDY LADDER - 4 fractions of a quantity tasks, 5 grid reference tasks.  (SD)
                                - 4 x Reading tasks
                                - 5 x Financial Literacy tasks.

READING - Read for ten minutes every night or twenty minutes three times in a week. This week:

• Read to an adult. 
• Write three questions down 
• Ask the adult 3 questions about what you have read.  
• Ask the adult to write in their answers.
• Bring this to school for a chance to get this weeks homework Dojo and privilege.

Please note: This is a silent reward that can only be found out by accessing this blog...shhhhh


Shortlisted Books - Paired Review Presentation -   

• Access and complete your paired slideshow presentation
• This will involve collaboration of ideas with your partner and sharing of ideas and input. 
• Please use your online skills to find images and information about the book, the author and illustrators.
• All students present on Monday have started this activity.

Term 3, Week 1

LSCWC - Students are expected to complete three LSCWC (Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check) by Tuesday morning. (P)

STUDY LADDER - 26 x multiplication and grouping tasks  (SD)
                                - 6 x Reading tasks
                                - 5 x Financial Literacy tasks.

READING - Read for ten minutes every night or twenty minutes three times in a week. This week try to read to an adult. Ask the adult 3 questions about what you have read.

Mathematical Language -   

• Choose 4 words from the list provided. 
• Explain and illustrate the meaning of each word on your A3 piece of paper 
• Ensure that the quality of your work is good enough for a classroom display (P)

Week 10 Studyladder

Studyladder will be checked and Dojos for completion will be given on Thursday.
All tasks will then be changed for the holidays.

Term 2, Week 7

LSCWC - Students are expected to complete three LSCWC (Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check) by Tuesday morning. (P)

STUDY LADDER - 2 x Addition of fractions with like denominators (+ instructional video)
                                - 3 x Placing decimals on a number line (+ instructional video) (SD)

BOOK REVIEWS - Every Term we  expect all students to complete a Book Review online. Remember don't publish until your review has been edited by a teacher. (Ongoing)

READING - Read for ten minutes every night or twenty minutes three times in a week.

Number Patterns -   
Students are to create 4 number patterns on a Google Doc. Each one will have a different operation involved. The students will then create a second page or hidden sentence that describes what is happening in each number pattern.  (P)
                                                  - Addition
                                                  - Subtraction
                                                  - Multiplication
                                                  - Own choice

(SD) - Completion of set maths tasks earns a Studyladder
(P)    - Completion of all (P) tasks results in a class privilege and homework Dojo

Term 2 Week 6

LSCWC - Students are expected to complete three LSCWC (Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check) by Tuesday morning.

STUDY LADDER - Tasks this week -

7 Maths Tasks   - Area of regular shapes to Problem solving using area (Rewarded with Studyladder dojo)
3 Reading Task  - Optional if students want to use these for homework reading.                                                      

BOOK REVIEWS - Every Term we  expect all students to complete a Book Review online. Remember don't publish until your review has been edited by a teacher.

READING - Read for ten minutes every night or twenty minutes three times in a week.

Oral Presentations will continue this week and will most probably continue in Week 7. Fabulous efforts by the students who have presented so far. Evidence of lots of practice.
Task - Practise reading a short text aloud.  You will be assessed on Confidence, Preparedness, Fluency and Expression.

Week 6 Homework task - Copy the grid and add as many endings as you can to the following words. Endings you could use are - d, ed, s, es, er ly ing y (you can add others if you want) Some words may need letters changed or added before adding the ending. (The rule)
You may put this homework straight into Literacy folder in google (call it Homework Week 6 Endings) or write it on paper. It is due Friday
_______________________________________________________________________________
Word                                         Endings (write the whole word not just the ending)                               
trip  ___________________________________________________________________________ 
bottle___________________________________________________________________________
stretch__________________________________________________________________________
grab____________________________________________________________________________
replace__________________________________________________________________________
berry___________________________________________________________________________
tell_____________________________________________________________________________
injure___________________________________________________________________________
healthy__________________________________________________________________________
ease____________________________________________________________________________
spot____________________________________________________________________________
try_____________________________________________________________________________
exercise_________________________________________________________________________
fence___________________________________________________________________________
stay____________________________________________________________________________

Term 2, Week 5

LSCWC - Students are expected to complete three LSCWC (Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check) by Tuesday morning.

STUDY LADDER - Tasks this week
                                                           -  8 Tasks involving angles (Must Do)
                                                           -  7 Reading activities
                                                           -  3 Healthy Living activities

BOOK REVIEWS - Every Term we  expect all students to complete a Book Review online. Remember don't publish until your review has been edited by a teacher.

READING - Read for ten minutes every night or twenty minutes three times in a week.

Oral Presentation Homework - On Thursday each student was given a text to practise reading aloud. They will be sharing this during Reading Group time in Week 5 & 6. Students who are ready early will share in Week 5.
Task - Practise reading a short text aloud.  You will be assessed on Confidence, Preparedness, Fluency and Expression.

Term 2, Week 4

So Sorry I thought this was published today ....(my bad)

As I wrote on the Hub Homepage. We have had an agreement with the students about homework this week due to the extra homework the completed in the lead-up to NAPLAN.

There is no 'Must Do' expectations this week or reward for completion.

We have spoken about the general homework expectations and have agreed tat reading and LSCWC are a weekly part of school work and will be completed anyway.

Studyladder and Skoolbo are available for any student wishing to do extra.

Also any student wishing to take advantage of a light week may want to star/continue their Be Active progress and update their reading log.

Have a great week!

Term 2, Week2

Literacy - 
Narrative Writing:
The story that each child will be writing will be with in the concept of 'What a Mess.
We have provided a copy of the NAPLAN style prompt sheet. Please read this and observe the pictures before writing the story.

• Write the story in their Writing Book over the weekend and Monday night. (these are the must do's)
• We will edit the stories at school during the week (Tuesday)
• Rewrite the final copy using a Google Document. (at home would be great but time will be available on Thursday)

Study Ladder -  6 tasks involving the measurement of time. (these are the must do's)
                           5 new reading tasks
                           5 New Financial Literacy tasks

Spelling - LSCWC x 3 (Learn your words) (these are the must do's)

Reading -  Read with an adult.

PS don't forget that you can log on to your Google account and update your reading log.

Term 2, Week 1

Literacy - 
Persuasive Writing: All kids need to have homework every week. (or the opposite)All students have had the opportunity to to create a mind web for their persuasive writing home work task. We have discussed the topic and revisited the structure and expectations of persuasive writing (Exposition).

• Recreate mindweb on Lucid Chart. (within Google Drive)
• Create persuasive writing piece using a Google Document. (Create in the Literacy Folder)

If any parents could please write a persuasive piece of writing either for or against the topic of All Kids Need to Have Homework Every Week it would be greatly appreciated. As a class we dissect and fix your attempts. It is a great way for students to learn and has been very beneficial for the students of the parents who contribute their argument.

Study Ladder -  6 tasks involving area measurement.
                           5 new reading tasks
                           5 Financial Literacy tasks (Will be updated during Week 1 as many students try these)

Spelling - LSCWC x 3 (Learn your words) (remember Week 1 Tuesday's test is on words from Term 1 Week 11)

Reading -  Read to and adult.

PS don't forget that you can log on to your Google account and update your reading log and finish Camp Recount.

Term 1, Week 11 and Holidays

Study Ladder - Multiplication Facts Tasks involving 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9 times tables.
                          For this week and the holidays we have also added 5 Reading tasks and 5 Financial                                     Literacy tasks

Spelling - LSCWC x 3 (Learn your words) (remember the test will not be until Tuesday Week 1)

Reading -  We are encouraging students to read a novel with a family member over the holidays.
                   If you haven't completed a book review draft please do so in the holidays. (do not                                        publish until you have shown a teacher) 

PS don't forget that you can log on to your Google account and update your reading log, finish Camp Recount and the Persuasive letter to the Governing Council. 

The 7's and 8's

Breaking News

All Studyladder accounts have been updated with the 7 and 8 times tables.

Dojo homework awards will be given for students completing all these tasks by Friday afternoon.

Have a GO!

Term 1, Week 8

English/History - Find the historical meaning of 10 of these words.

colony

settlement

domestic servant

squatter

penal

governor

pardon

ticket-of-leave

taxes

primary

secondary

Europeans

Indigenous

If students can record their findings on a document within their Google Drive (Literacy Folder) it would be preferred. If they can not do this it is fine to be presented on paper.

Study Ladder - Multiplication Facts Tasks involving 3, 4, 5, 6 & 10 times tables.

Spelling - LSCWC x 3 (Learn your words)

Reading - Students are expected to read with to an animal for at least 10 minutes a night. 

PS don't forget that you can log on to your Google account and update your spelling and reading log documents.

Term 1, Week 7

Study Ladder - Multiplication Facts Tasks involving 3, 4, and 5 times tables.

Spelling - LSCWC x 3 (Learn your words)

Reading - Students are expected to read with an adult for at least 10 minutes a night. 

PS don't forget that you can log on to your Google account and update your spelling and reading log documents.

Term 1 Week 6

LSCWC - Students are expected to complete three LSCWC (Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check) by Tuesday morning. They were asked to get their Week 6 words checked by an adult on Thursday of last week.

STUDY LADDER - This week students will be given time to complete set tasks in class computer time.

BOOK REVIEWS - We are slowly editing student Book Review Drafts. We expect all students to have a review published on the blog every term.

READING - Read for ten minutes every night or twenty minutes three times in a week.

DESIGN HOMEWORK - Due Friday    Task - Design a front cover for our camp booklets. It must have a clear title, a place for students to write their names, Room 9/10, 2014 and show some of the activities we will be doing on camp. No colour please as the 5 winning covers will be photocopied on coloured paper.  All students are to complete this task as it is a design task which will be assessed. (A4 cartridge paper,  portrait style)

Term 1 Week 5

Students are expected to complete 3 LSCWC (Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check) Remember test day is now Tuesday.

Study Ladder - Students have been given 6 tasks to complete. They have their login information in their Communication Book. The tasks are on Data and Graphing and will help reinforce knowledge learned in class this week. It would be great if many have completed this by Monday.

We are slowly editing book review drafts with students. We expect all students to have published a review online by the end of the term.

English Homework - Choose 4 words used in Maths from the list below. On the coloured paper provided fold it into quarters. Draw a picture to show the meaning of these word. Write a short meaning at the bottom. Make sure the word stands out. Due Friday Week 5

angle calculator multiply cylinder diagonal perimeter  
graph pyramid prime odd centimetre consecutive


A few students still need to complete the Reading Interest Survey.  (follow this link)

Read for 10 minutes every night or 20 minutes three times a week

Term 1 Week 4

Students are expected to complete 3 LSCWC (Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check)

If you still haven't finished your book review draft, try to get it done in the next two weeks. Remember, do not publish until you have shown a teacher.

Comment on a book review.

12 students are yet to pass up their completed memories page.
Only 7 students need to complete the Reading Survey Reading Interest Survey.  (follow this link)

Read for 10 minutes every night or 20 minutes three times a week

Maths Homework Week 4  -  Money  
Every day, Michele in the canteen sorts her loose change into same denominations before counting. On Friday she had:

fifty three            5 - cent coins

twenty eight      10 - cent coins

seventeen         20 - cent coins

forty one         50 - cent coins

How much loose change did she have altogether?

Homework task - Find the answer to the problem above. Show your working out (i.e. what you did to work it out, sums, number sentences, pictures) Present your working out and answer on an A4 page. Due Friday Week 4

Week 3 Term 1

Students are expected to complete 3 LSCWC (Look, Say, Cover, Write Check)

by the end of the week.

If you haven't started your book review try to get it done in the next two weeks.

Do not publish until you have shown a teacher.

Comment on a book review.

Memories page is due Friday.

Complete the Reading Interest Survey.  (follow this link) 

Read for 20 minutes.

English Homework - Write in the back of your LSCWC book

Rewrite the following words in syllables. e.g. beginning     be / gin / ning

1. Whitehead            6.  recognise              11. inventor               16. energy                   

2. McAskill                7.  governor                12. regular                 17. elegant

3. Moore                   8.  circular                   13. dynamic               18. accurate

4. Ardtornish             9. medical                  14. comedy                19. professor

5. education            10. factory                    15. architect               20. daffodil

Week 2, Term1

Students are expected to complete 3 LSCWC (Look, Say, Cover, Write Check) by the end of the week.
Ensure the class hub is bookmarked.
Begin a book review. Do not publish until you have shown a teacher and comment on a book review by Monday Week 3.
Read for 20 minutes.

Week 2, Term 1

Homework will be posted and set Tuesday this week due to timetable changes and individual student setups. Thank you for checking on a Monday.

Week 1, Term 1

Students are expected to:

Involve their parents in the classroom by introducing them to the Class Hub.

Have a discussion with their family about memories of earlier years. They can be any type of memory - happy, sad, silly. whatever.

Students are expected to read for 20 minutes each day.

Welcome to 2014

Homework will be posted weekly on Mondays with the full weeks homework expectations. Homework is expected to be finished and ready for Friday morning of each week (unless otherwise specified). We are using this system to better link home and school for the students, create a class hub for links and to improve our communication with parents.