| Reading:
Today you will work on independent reading and writing or drawing a response. You should spend about 20-30 minutes reading, and then about 15 minutes on your response. You can go to the Year 3/4 blog to read a text, or choose something of your own to read. When you have finished reading, you need to write down 10 words or phrases from your reading that you think helped to describe the setting, action, mood or feeling of the text! · Choose a book from your home collection or read the text on the Year 3/4 blog · Log in to Epic www.getepic.com/students – if you need your class code, email your teacher or check with them in WebEx · Listen to a story read aloud on Storybox online: https://storyboxlibrary.com.au/login, (user name: mppsroccs, password: mpps. |
| Writing:
Today your writing task is to describe the way a creature/person moves. We can use strong verbs to do this. For example, instead of using the verb ‘walk’ we could use tiptoe, wander, leap, sprint, soar, stomp, trudge, etc. Strong verbs are more specific and give a feeling, and can be used with all your other descriptive writing skills. Here is an example for describing dog running and catching something:
“The furry beast charged towards its prey. Its feet pounded loudly on the ground with each step closer. Its wet, black nose sniffed the air as it gnarled its teeth and let out a ferocious bark. Its eyes glared across the yard, watching its target before leaping and clenching its jaw around the object. A squeak could be heard as the delighted pup pranced back to the boy, proudly showing him the rubber toy that the pet dog had fetched so well.”
Now… choose an animal, mythical creature, or person. Picture them moving or doing a particular action. Describe it in detail – like the example. |
| Maths:
Today for maths it is time to practise interpreting data and creating your own column graph! We have supplied you with the data, so you will need to use this to create your own column graph.
First, carefully review the “Cloud Graphing” data in the image below and read the instructions carefully. Next, using the data, create a column graph ensuring you have the following information included · Title of your graph · Label for the Y axis and a clear, even scale starting from zero · Label for the X axis and a clear name for each cloud category · Space before between each column and before your first category Finally, take a picture and email to your teacher. Cloud Graphing Data Cloud Graphing Data Then, when you have completed this task, log onto Mathletics to complete at least two more assigned tasks found under “SP Data”. If you do not have your Mathletics log on please contact your classroom teacher. You might want to try these website games to remind yourself about collecting and representing data: https://www.matific.com/au/en-au/home/maths-activities/year-3/data-statistics-and-probability/ or, (The fish tank is trickier than you think!)
Remember, it’s always a good idea to practise our skip counting patterns and multiplication facts! Choose the pattern you are working on, and how you would like to practise.
You might want to try this website to practice your skip counting pattern: https://www.abcya.com/games/number_bubble_skip_counting Or practice multiplication facts here: https://www.arcademics.com/games/meteor
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| Other:
Remember that you can always go and visit https://sites.mpp.vic.edu.au/mpps3and4s/ for lots of ideas for activities that we did during remote and flexible learning. You can also visit some of our other school blogs for ideas: · MPPS PE |
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Suggested Tasks – 22/11/ 21
Here are some suggested tasks for students in 3/4 to practise independently today at home:
| Reading:
Today you will work on independent reading and writing or drawing a response. You should spend about 20-30 minutes reading, and then about 15 minutes on your response. Today you are going to visualise. Choose a part of your reading that you can picture in your mind, perhaps a setting, or a character. Draw a detailed picture showing how this looks in your mind. Write a sentence or two explaining why you chose this part. · Choose a book from your home collection · Log in to Epic www.getepic.com/students – if you need your class code, email your teacher or check with them in Webex · Listen to a story read aloud on Storybox online: https://storyboxlibrary.com.au/login, (user name: mppsroccs, password: mpps. |
| Writing:
Today your writing task is to write a letter to someone real or fictional. Think about someone that you would like to find out more about or share some ideas with. Remember to include: · Who the letter is to and the date o Dear….. · Introduce why you are writing o My name is…. and I am writing to ask you/tell you…. · Tell them some information or your thoughts and ideas o I have a great idea for…. · Ask some questions o Why do you think….? · Conclude the letter by thanking them for reading and signing your name o Thank you for taking the time to read my ideas, From …. When you have finished, check your punctuation, spelling and make sure your handwriting is neat! |
| Maths:
Today for maths it is time to start getting ready for our unit in statistics and probability! You will be logging onto Mathletics to complete at least two assigned tasks found under “SP Data”. If you do not have your Mathletics log on please contact your classroom teacher.
You might want to try these website games to remind yourself about collecting and representing data: https://www.matific.com/au/en-au/home/maths-activities/year-3/data-statistics-and-probability/ or, (The fish tank is trickier than you think!) Remember, it’s always a good idea to practise our skip counting patterns and multiplication facts! Choose the pattern you are working on, and how you would like to practise.
You might want to try this website to practice your skip counting pattern: https://www.abcya.com/games/number_bubble_skip_counting Or practice multiplication facts here: https://www.arcademics.com/games/meteor
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| Other:
Remember that you can always go and visit https://sites.mpp.vic.edu.au/mpps3and4s/ for lots of ideas for activities that we did during remote and flexible learning. You can also visit some of our other school blogs for ideas: · MPPS PE |
Thursday 28/10/21 – Reading
Learning Goal: I can make thoughtful predictions about a text.
First, look at this image of the book cover and make a prediction about what you think this book is about. When making your prediction look at:
- The words
- The title
- Illustrations
- Any text to text, or text to world connections you may already have on what you can see.
Write down:
I predict this text is about …. because I can see that there is ….
My prior knowledge make me think this story will be all about …. because…
Next, read the book below ‘Big Red Kangaroo’ by Claire Saxby
https://storyboxlibrary.com.au/stories/big-red-kangaroo
Then, answer the following questions providing evidence from the text.
- Who is in Red’s mob?
- What does Red do to warn the young male kangaroo when he comes close to Red’s mob?
- Which predator does Red need to be wary of and why?
- Why does Red challenge the other kangaroo and how does he do this?
Finally, answer the following questions.
- Was your prediction about the book accurate? Provide evidence from the text.
- What is something new that you now understand about how kangaroo’s behave?
- How might this new information change predictions you make in the future?
Don’t forget to do some personal reading for 20 minutes.
Upload to OneNote your prediction and the answers to your questions.
Monday 25/10/21 – Reading
Learning Goal: I can expand my vocabulary.
First, click on the link to read the passage from ‘Donovan’s Word Jar’ by Monalisa De Gross. You can also listen to it.
A passage from Donovan’s Word Jar-converted (1)
Next, Good readers have a great vocabulary, which means they know and understand the meaning of lots of different words.
Choose 3 words from the text that are new, unusual or different to you.
Write the words down, and what you think each one means.
Then, look up what each word means in a dictionary, and write down its meaning.
If you don’t have a dictionary at home, you can click on this link for an online dictionary.
https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/
Finally, write a short summary of the text.
Don’t forget to some personal reading for 20 minutes.
Challenge: Can you make your own word jar and find some new words to go in it?
Thursday 21/10/21 – Maths
Learning Goal: I can collect, represent, and interpret data.
First: Watch the video/PowerPoint below.
Next, think of a category that you could collect data on. For example:
- How many basketball hoops can each member of the family shoot in a minute?
- How many movies did each of my friends watch in the holidays?
- How many types of fruit are there in your kitchen.
Then, collect the data and write down the results. You can do a tally, or write the number down.
Finally, make a graph to represent your data. Include all of the features you need for other people to read your graph.
Write down what this graph shows you.
Don’t forget to check your graph has an X and Y axis, labels and a title.
Challenge: Can you create a different type of graph for this information.
Work sample to upload to OneNote: Your graph and what you noticed it showed you.
Wednesday 20/10/21 – Maths
Today you will be doing math’s in your small group lessons with your teacher. Please bring your math’s book, a pencil and an eraser.
Tuesday 19/10/21 – Maths
Learning Goal: I can collect, represent, and interpret data.
First, watch the video below
Next,
- Create a table, to keep a tally of 5 different types of exercises
- Set a timer for 30 seconds. Start doing star jumps, counting how many you do in the 30 seconds. Write down a tally of how many you did into your table.
- Set a timer for 30 seconds. Start hopping on one leg, counting how many you do in the 30 seconds. Write down a tally of how many you did into your table.
- Set a timer for 30 seconds. Start doing squats, counting how many you do in the 30 seconds. Write down a tally of how many you did into your table into your table.
- Set a timer for 30 seconds. Start doing rocket jumps up and down, counting how many you do in the 30 seconds. Write down a tally of how many you did into your table.
- Set a timer for 30 seconds. Start doing push-ups, counting how many you do in the 30 seconds. Write down a tally of how many you did into your table.
EXAMPLE
Then, draw a graph to represent your data. Include all of the features you need for other people to read your graph:
- X and Y axis
- Title
- Label
Example
Finally, write down what your graph shows you. What did you notice ?
Don’t forget to check you have labelled your graph.
Challenge: Could you draw a different type of graph to represent your results.
Work sample to upload to OneNote: your tally, graph, and what you noticed.
Monday 18/04/21 – Maths
Learning Goal: I can collect, represent, and interpret data.
First watch the video below to see the instructions for today’s lesson.
You will need:
- A bucket, tub or box.
- A ball, or a rolled-up pair of socks.
- Your math’s book
- A pencil
Next
- Stand next to your bucket and take 4 large steps back.
- Mark where you are standing with an object.
- Have 10 attempts to throw your ball or socks into the bucket.
- Tally how many went in.
Then, repeat these instructions
- 5 steps back from your bucket
- 6 steps back from your bucket
- 7 steps back from your bucket
- 8 steps back from your bucket
Finally, look at your tally for each turn. Write down what you notice about your results.
Don’t forget to tally correctly.
Challenge: ask a family member to have a go and tally their results too.
Work sample to upload to OneNote: your tally and what you noticed.
Thursday 14/10/21 – Math’s
Learning Goal: I can illustrate what possible chances looks like.
First, you will need:
- your math’s book
- colouring pencils
Next, sometimes events have more chance of occurring than others.
Looking at these spinners:
- There would be a 50% chance of spinning blue.
- There would an unlikely chance of spinning green.
Then, draw and colour in the spinners to show each possible outcome.
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Finally:
- Practice your skip counting patterns.
- Do some Mathletics.
Don’t forget to check you work.
Challenge: Draw and colour in a spinner to represent the chance of rain, if the weather report says, ‘very high (95%) chance of rain’.
Work sample to upload to OneNote: upload your completed spinners.
Wednesday 13/10/21 – Math’s
Today you will be doing math’s with your teacher in your small group lesson.
Please bring your math’s book, a pencil and an eraser.