Term 4, Week 8

Design & Technology
All students have been entered in

The Ultimate World Championship of Elite Flying Designs

to be held in Week 9 (next week)

This weeks homework expectation:
Each student is to research, make, design, create, borrow and complete 2 planes.
They may enter 2 planes in the world championship and must have them ready on Tuesday of Week 9.
each plane must be identifiable as there own with unique artwork or designs

Reading
Please read every day for at least 15 minutes.
Try reading something new if you are not engrossed in a book
Think about comics, internet articles, graphic novels, non fiction books, newspaper articles or a new blog of interest

Term 4, Week 7

Studyladder

This Week for Studyladder:

LSCWC

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

Reading

Read for at least 10 minutes per day

Charity Executive Committee (Due Thursday Morning)
Please follow the link below if you would
like to apply for a position on our executive committee.
Before you apply please sign into your google account for quick login.

                       APPLY HERE

Term 4, Week 6

Studyladder

Studyladder will be posted on Tuesday's for the rest of the term.

LSCWC

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

Reading

Read for at least 10 minutes per day

Charity Executive Committee
Please follow the link below if you would
like to apply for a position on our executive committee.
Before you apply please sign into your google account for quick login.

                       APPLY HERE

Term 4, Week 5

Studyladder

Studyladder will be posted on Tuesday's for the rest of the term. This week there are 
six more decimal tasks. (As below)

LSCWC

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

Reading

Read for at least 10 minutes per day

Maths 
Students are to place data collected onto a 
graph. (data and graph are supplied) 
(Due Friday this week)

Civics and Citizenship Homework task 
(due WEDNESDAY Week 5)
Task: In the first box, fill in details about the 
local council you live in. Answer the other 
questions. You may find information on the 
back of the sheet or search on the internet.

Term 4, Week 4

Studyladder

Studyladder will be posted on Tuesday's for the rest of the term. This week there are 
six decimal tasks. (As below)

LSCWC

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

Reading

Read for at least 10 minutes per day aloud 
or silently.

Charity Nominations 
(was due Friday Week 3)

All students should have nominated a charity 
that our class will donate to in 2015. 
We will be discussing this in week 6 and a 
student committee will be formed.

Civics and Citizenship Homework task 
(due WEDNESDAY Week 5 not Friday week 4)
Task:In the first box, fill in details about the 
local council you live in. Answer the other 
questions. You may find information on the 
back of the sheet or search on the internet.

Term 4, Week 3

Studyladder

Studyladder will be posted on Tuesday's for the rest of the term. Starting in Week 4. 
(after charity document and swimming week)

LSCWC

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

Reading

Read for at least 10 minutes per day by your self aloud or silently.

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 2015.

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. They have a document of their own called Class Charities 2015 and Class 
Shared Charities 2015 (Official)

Please write on the non shared document and then paste that work on the Official document 
when ready.

Please use the comments to ask any questions.

Due Friday Week 3 (October 30th)

Term 4, Week 2

Studyladder

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

Reading

Read for at least 10 minutes per day with a inside or outside plant. It would be great if the student can read a character while the other person narrates and reads other characters

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 2015.

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. They have a document of their own called Class Charities 2015 and Class Shared Charities 2015 (Official)

Please write on the non shared document and then paste that work on the Official document when ready.

Please use the comments to ask any questions.

Week 1, Term 4

Studyladder

7 fractions tasks

Literacy

The sounds of 'Y'

Place the words on the Sounds of 'Y' page into the correct sound column.

An extra Dojo can be earned by students who have one word of their own for each sound.

An example of the sounds:

y sound - young --- the y sound

i sound - sympathetic --- the short i sound

I sound - flying --- the long I sound

e sound - company --- the long e sound

LSCWC

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

Reading

Read for at least 10 minutes per day with a family member. It would be great if the student can read a character while the other person narrates and reads other characters

Week 10, Term 3

Studyladder
No new Studyladder this week. We will check all students progress on Thursday and set optional holiday tasks at the same time.

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

Reading

Read for at least 10 minutes per day with a family member. It would be great if the student can read a character while the other person narrates and reads other characters

No Other Homework

Week 9, Term 3

Studyladder
3 Math tasks involving subtraction and 3 instructional videos. Due Monday (SD & Team Points (600 up for grabs))
4 Reading comprehension tasks

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

Literacy - Ch, K, Shhhhh

Students have all been shared a copy of the sounds of CH homework sheet or given a paper version on request.

Students need to distinguish the sound that the CH grapheme is making and place it in the correct column. (HW Dojo)

Reading

Read for at least 10 minutes per day with a family member. (pets do qualify as long as they are listening)

Week 8, Term 3

Studyladder
6 Math tasks involving word problems. Due Monday (SD & Team Points (600 up for grabs))
4 Reading comprehension tasks (Extra Dojo for both maths and reading completed and green)

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

Geography
Table groupings at the moment are 6 states or territories of Australia. For homework this week students are find and write 10 different facts or information they found interesting about their state. They can record on their Google Drive in their Geography folder or write it on paper. Due Friday morning. (HW Dojo)

Reading

Read for at least 10 minutes per day.

Nearly all students have published their book review.  We would like all students to view at least one published review and comment. If students can't access this at home, they will need to go on the class computers before school or during break times. This should take less than ten minutes.
As discussed the comment must be informative and constructive. Please do not write simple few word comments. 

Week 7, Term 3

Studyladder
4 tasks, 4 tutorials on direct and indirect speech, 1 task on Being Active (only do once) Due Monday (SD)

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

Literacy
Students are to write a procedure for homework this week. They can choose any everyday activity, a gome or how to make something. It can't be a recipe. Each procedure must have Equipment / Materials Needed and at lleast 5 steps explaining what to do.

Reading

Read for at least 10 minutes per day.

Many students have published their book review. Lots have finished but are waiting for us to edit with them. You are very welcome to view the published copies and comment. They are high quality reviews!

Week 6, Term 3

Week 6, Term 3

Literacy - Find 2 words which may cause an argument about what 'Job of e' it is.

Studyladder
Reading comprehension tasks x 5 Due Monday (SD)

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

Geography

On Friday students will be asked to answer the question 'How does the Environment we live in shape the way we live?' They have researched one environment but have listened to 9 other environment presentations. On Monday we discussed expectations and the need for lots of examples. Homework time can be spent thinking of examples and practice writing their answer.

Reading

Read for at least 10 minutes per day.
Last week the students have begun a 2 week expectation to review a book from the Ardtornish Library. Some students have already started reading a novel as part of Tuesday and Thursday Reading Group activities and most will be reviewing their book. The book review should be finished by the end of Week 6.

Each student will:
Read the book. (Home)
Write a book review on the Book Studies Blog on our class Hub. (Home & School)
Create a QR code at school that links directly to their Review blog. (School)

Below is an example of the finished product that will be in the library for kids to access. Scan the QR code and see how it links to my book review.

Week 5, Term 3

Literacy - Sort the silent E list words into their jobs
Place each of the list words within the correct ‘Job of E’ column.

Check to see if you have the same amount of words for each ‘Job of E’ as indicated on the list page

Once you have placed all the words try to think of one word that also uses each job and place them in the correct column
Studyladder
Reading comprehension tasks x 5 Due Monday (SD)

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

Reading
Read for at least 10 minutes per day.
This week the students have begun a 2 week expectation to review a book from the Ardtornish Library. Some students have already started reading a novel as part of Tuesday and Thursday Reading Group activities and most will be reviewing their book. The book review should be finished by the end of Week 6.

Each student will:
Read the book. (Home)
Write a book review on the Book Studies Blog on our class Hub. (Home & School)
Create a QR code at school that links directly to their Review blog. (School)

Below is an example of the finished product that will be in the library for kids to access. Scan the QR code and see how it links to my book review.

Week 4, Term 3

STUDY LADDER
          Reading Comprehension Tasks x 5 (SD)

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.


Oral language Homework Task -  During Week 4 & 5 students will be reading in front of the class. They will select a small section of a book they are reading, one that is interesting and allows them to be expressive. It must last between 60 and 90 seconds. Students will be assessed on Volume, Expression, Fluency and Confidence shown. Practice reading the passage at least three times.... e.g. in front of the mirror, in front of family members, get recorded and watch back... Details of the book and page number/s is due on Friday morning (homework privilege). Student names will be randomly chosen to present. We may even fit in a few after recess on Friday.

Week 3, Term 3

Could all parents who have seen this homework page and are aware of the expectations please +1 or comment on this homework post. 

STUDY LADDER
            - Reading Comprehension tasks x 5 (SD)

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.


English 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.
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____________________________________________________________________________

Week 2, Term 3

Could all parents who have seen this homework page and are aware of the expectations please +1 or comment on this homework post.

• +1 on the Google+ share or simply writing 'seen & aware' is sufficient. (You need to be logged in as your school Google to be able to comment)
• Again, this is the only part of the students requirements to receive a Dojo this week.
• We are not trying to be annoying, we just need to see who and how many parents are receiving the information.

3D projects are due.
With only 11 to be brought in tomorrow we are really pleased
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 10, Term 2. 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 2 for assessment.
You will be assessed on : - Your design, explanation of features, overall look


STUDY LADDER
            - Reading Comprehension tasks x 5 (SD)

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.

Due to the geography focus there will be no extra homework this week.

Week 1, Term 3

Could all parents who have seen this homework page and are aware of the expectations please +1 or comment on this homework post.

• +1 on the Google+ share or simply writing 'seen & aware' is sufficient. (You need to be logged in as your school Google to be able to comment)
• Again, this is the only part of the students requirements to receive a Dojo this week.
• We are not trying to be annoying, we just need to see who and how many parents are receiving the information.

Last week for our 3D projects.
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 10. 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 2 for assessment.
You will be assessed on : - Your design, explanation of features, overall look


STUDY LADDER
            - None for Week 1

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.

Week 10, Term 2

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 10. 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 2 for assessment.
You will be assessed on : - Your design, explanation of features, overall look


STUDY LADDER
              - 7 x Fractions tasks (9x), 2 instructional videos  (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.

Week 9, Term 2

This weeks set homework is as follows:

Study Ladder (Extension until Thursday due to many unable to access it on the weekend)
10 x Fraction Tasks and 1 x Tutorial Video 

(SD) Due Thursday Week 9

Literacy
Update your reading log in the Literacy folder on your Google Drive. (HD)
LSCWC of this week's spelling words. (Checked every Tuesday morning) (LD)

Geography (again same as last week, continue researching)
Groups should be working on their google drives for their presentations.
Every student has been given the research documents and allocated a group and region of the world. 
The groups are working together to cover the criteria needed for their presentation to the class. The main question being:
Does the environment we live in shape the way we live?
Ensure you are assisting your group and doing your part to prepare.

Reading
Read for ten minutes every night or twenty minutes three times a week.
This week read to a mirror.

(SD) - Studyladder Dojo 
(HD) - Homework Dojo
(Ls) - LSCWC Dojo
(P) - Privilege