Monday, 17 August 2015

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.

Monday, 10 August 2015

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.

Monday, 3 August 2015

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____________________________________________________________________________

Monday, 27 July 2015

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.

Tuesday, 21 July 2015

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.

Friday, 26 June 2015

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.

Monday, 22 June 2015

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