Weekly Activities Week 4 – Term 2Each school day you must complete:45-60 minutes of English 45-60 minutes of Mathematics60-90 minutes of other learning – HSIE, Science and Technology, PDHPE, Creative ArtsTry and complete all the activities by the end of the week.

• Slide 1 – Content page• Slide 2 – Inferencing Activity• Slide 3 – Exposition Writing – Modality 1• Slide 4 – Exposition Writing – Modality 2• Slide 5 – Exposition Writing – Writing an Exposition • Slide 6 – Exposition Writing – Persuasive Language• Slide 7 – Exposition Writing – TELL Paragraphs • Slide 8 – Mathematics – Proper and Improper Fractions• Slide 9 – Mathematics – Mixed Numbers• Slide 10 – Mathematics – Adding and Subtracting

Fractions

• Slide 11 – Mathematics – Extension Work (optional) • Slide 12 – Mathematics – Chance Predictions• Slide 13 – Mathematics –Numerical Expression • Slide 14 – History – Shearing the Rams• Slide 15 – History – Shearing the Rams – Inferencing• Slide 16 – Science – Desert Survivors • Slide 17 – PDHPE – Sun and Water Safety• Slide 18 – PDHPE – Daily Activities for Health and Wellbeing • Slide 19 – PDHPE – Daily Activities for Health and Wellbeing • Slide 20 – Creative Arts – Vincent Van Gogh

Birrong Public School – Promoting Life long Learning

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QUESTIONS

1. What is the purpose-main idea of this ad?

2. Who is the target audience in this ad?

3. What do you infer from “pull the plug”?

4. Does the child have a good understanding about the ad on the television? Why or why not?

5. Where can children find more information about healthy eating?

English – INFERENCING Instructions• Read the whole text – pay attention to pictures and headings. Every word or image is important on a page.• Write your answers in a book.• Write in whole sentences making sure you include evidence. ( I infer that... This is because… )

Bring your answers to school and we will mark them together.

Modality is how a writer expresses their attitude towards a topic. A writer can express modality by using modal words and expressions.

Words with high modality are used to show certainty about the likelihood of events. We use low modality words if we are unsure about something.

English – Exposition Writing - Modality

Choose four wordswith high modalityand practise writingthem in sentences.

Expositions must include words with high modality to persuade the reader.

English – Exposition Writing - Modality

can could will would should ought to

definitely must may might probably

Low Modality

Draw the line below in your book and write the following words on the line based on their modality.

Medium Modality High Modality

Write an exposition1.Watch the video on introductionshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1O2FjJ4EoIg

2.Use your plan from last week to write an exposition. Start with an introduction that clearly states your position on the topic.

3.Write your paragraphs (2 or 3). Remember to refer to your planning and the TEEL Structure. Examples of persuasive language are on the next page.

4.Finish with a conclusion to reinforce your arguments

English – Exposition Writing

Bring your completed exposition to school to share

and receive feedback.

Persuasive Language Sentence Starters Conclusion

alsoalthoughas a resultbecauseclearlyexceptfor examplefor instancefor that reasonhoweverin factinsteadit is clearobviouslyof coursesurely

It is clear that…Clearly…Everyone knows that…Of course…The fact is…There is no doubt …Surely …

In conclusion,To sum up,As a result,To end with,In Summary,

Examples of Persuasive LanguageTry and use this language when writing your exposition.

When writing an exposition you should use TEEL paragraphs. These are paragraphs that include:

1. Topic 2. Explanation 3. Evidence 4. Link

If you use the TEEL structure, you will write an effective paragraph.

English – Exposition Writing – TEEL Paragraphs

Mathematics Fractions – Proper and Improper Fractions1. Watch the video explaining proper and improper fractions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17IgK9b6P2M

Represent these improper fractions on the shapes.

Draw these fractions in your book. To be marked at school.

Show your working out.

Draw these number lines into your book.

Mathematics Fractions – Mixed Numbers1. Watch the video explaining mixed numbers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qk2oP6FZ6HA

(These questions will be marked at school)

A mixed number is a whole number and a fraction combined into one. Example: 1½ (one and a half).

Write the mixed number for these shapes.

Show your working out.

Draw in your book.

Mathematics Fractions – Adding and Subtracting Fractions1. Watch the video explaining how to add and subtract fractions: First video (same denominators) = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5juto2ze8LgSecond video (different denominators) = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-Y0Kvcnw8g

How to add and subtract fractions:1. Check to see if the fractions have the same denominator.2. If they don't have the same denominator, then convert them to equivalent fractions with

the same denominator.3. Once they have the same denominator, add or subtract the numbers in the numerator.4. Write your answer with the new numerator over the denominator.

If the denominators are the same just add the numerators

Different denominators

Complete these questions in your book. Complete these questions in your book.

Show your working out. Show your working out.

Mathematics Fractions – Extension Work (optional)

Circle the correct answer:

Change the denominator to be the same and order the fractions from smallest to largest:

Answer in your book, show your working out:

Write ">", "=" or "<" to compare the fractionsConvert these improper fractions to mixed numbers:

Write these fractions in their simplest form:

Mathematics Chance – PredictionsBring to school to be marked

Mathematics Chance – Numerical Expression of Chance & Probability 0 - 1

Probability Line

History – Notable ColonialsArtist – Tom RobertsArtwork – Shearing the Rams

Key Information:Tom Roberts was a famous colonial painter. He lived from 1856 –1931. This painting, Shearing the Rams, is one of his best-known artworks. It was created between 1888-1890.

ActivityExamine the details of the painting and answer questions on the next page.

History – Notable ColonialsArtist – Tom RobertsArtwork – Shearing the Rams

Use the larger image on the previous page to zoom in and see the detail in the background.

Look closely at the picture and answer the questions into your book.1. Who are the people in the picture? What are their ages?

What are they doing?2. What objects can you see? How are they being used?3. Where is the picture set? What is the building made of? 4. What details can you see? Is there anything strange or

unexpected?5. Is this a primary or secondary source of information?

Look closely at the picture, use evidence from the image and your background knowledge to answer these questions. 1. What is happening in the painting?2. Why was the painting made?3. Is the painting a true representation? Why or why not?4. What can you learn from examining this painting?

Bring your answers to school to share and discuss in class.

Examples of types of animal camouflage https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBdbGPK1ZlQ

Science – Desert Survivors

In your workbook write your answers to discuss with your teacher.

What is camouflage? Why do animals need to camouflage?

Write your findings/answers in your workbook 1. Cut up one piece of white paper in small pieces (like confetti)2. Spread the pieces of white paper across the piece of newspaper/magazine. In 20 seconds see how many pieces of white

paper you can pick up. Record how many pieces of paper you picked up.3. Repeat the previous step instead spreading the pieces of white paper on a piece of white background. After the 20

seconds how many pieces of paper did you pick up? Record your results.4. Challenge a member in your family to see how many pieces of paper they pick up on both backgrounds. Record the

results. Who picked up more pieces? Why?5. Run the experiment again. Did you pick up more pieces? Why/why not?6. Which background did you find it easier to pick up the pieces? Why is that?

How does it relate to animals in the desert?Write a statement concluding your view as to how animals camouflage best and why they need to camouflage.

What you will need 2 pieces of white paper and a piece of newspaper/magazine

Watch this video about sun safety

https://www.abc.net.au/btn/classroom/sun-safety/10533484

The sun gives off different types of energy: • Invisible infrared radiation, which makes

us feel warm. • Visible light, which we can see • Ultraviolet radiation (UV rays), which we

can’t see or feel on our skin, but can damage it if we get too much of it. This is how we get sunburnt.

Imagine you are packing a bag to go to the pool or the beach draw and label all the things you would need to take with you to enjoy your day in the sunshine.

Choose three items you have drawn and explain why these items would protect you from the sun.

Watch this video about water safety

https://www.abc.net.au/btn/classroom/swim-

safe/10529222The beach or pool can be a great place to cool off ,however, we need to remember to be safe.

Answer the following questions: 1. When is it safe to go swimming at either a pool or the beach? 2. When at the beach where are you allowed to swim? 3. When shouldn’t you enter the water at the beach? How will

you know not to enter?

What is a rip and how to identify one. Watch the video linked below

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=113&v=PuAlDTC_gIQ&feature=emb_logo

Rips are deeper, darker coloured waters and tend to have fewer breaking waves. They often have a rippled surface surrounded by smooth waters instead. Sometimes you will see things floating out to sea or foamy, sandy water flowing out beyond the waves. However, it is IMPORTANT to remember that rips don’t always show all of these signs at once.

Investigate what the 8 following signs and flags mean below.

Physical Mental Relationships Skills Nutrition

Monday

Complete at least 15 minutes of the exercise video

http://www.viewpure.com/dhCM0C6GnrY?start=0&amp;e

nd=0

Take a photo, draw or write down something you are grateful for or

appreciate everyday.

Why do you appreciate this?

Kindness ninja – secretly help your family this week. Do something nice for them

without them knowing. Once you have helped EVERY person in your family you can reveal

the secret.

Did your family notice?

How did this activity make you feel?

Dance: Option 1 – follow along and learn the dance for dance

monkey shown in the link below

http://www.viewpure.com/IJz_z8DiKds?start=0&amp;end=0

Option 2 – create your own 1 minute dance

Eat something brown.

Eg. Wholegrain bread, oats, brown rice, vegetables.

Investigate why wholegrain is healthy.

http://www.viewpure.com/2CluFZKclto?start=0&amp;end=0

Tuesday

Complete 15 minute exercise video

http://www.viewpure.com/mhHY8mOQ5eo?start=0&amp;

end=0

Watch 1 minute video ’understanding calm’. Imagine

yourself overcoming stress in the future using this visualisation

http://www.viewpure.com/F0WYFXxhPGY?start=0&amp;end=0

We all make mistakes. Say sorry to somebody today, it mends

relationships. Be genuine, people can tell when you don’t mean it. How did this improve

your connection with your family?

Dance: Continue perfecting yesterdays

dance choice.

Perform it in front of someone from your family.

Eat three servings of fruit today.

A medium apple is 1 serving

Explore the healthy benefits of apples

http://www.viewpure.com/HUtDK2a60Do?start=0&amp;end=0

PDHPE – Daily Activities for Health and Wellbeing

Wednesday

Complete at least 15 minutes of the

exercise video

http://www.viewpure.com/sHd2s_saYsQ?start=0&a

mp;end=0

Challenge your family to the laugh challenge. Every time

someone laughs record a tally mark next to their name. The

person with the most tally marks at the end of the day

wins.

Schedule a 5-minute conversation with somebody today. Its okay if you talk for longer than 5 minutes. You can talk to a family member face to face or video

call a friend.

How did this improve your connection with your friend or family?

Kicking https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ha3vU

qH654w&feature=emb_rel_end

1. Eyes focus on the ball as you kick 2. Non-kicking foot placed beside the ball

3. Bends knee of kicking leg at least 90 degrees during back swing.

4. Contact the ball with the top of the foot 5. Kicking leg follows through towards target

area.

Eat at least 4 servings of vegetables today

(1 serving is half a cup)

Write 1 persuasive paragraph about why

vegetables are a healthy part of someone's diet.

Thursday

Complete the 7-minute exercise

video

http://www.viewpure.com/sqZFz44AB78?start=0&amp;

end=0

Relax – complete 3-minute body scan meditation. Notice

that when you relax your mind you relax your body.

http://www.viewpure.com/ihwcw_ofuME?start=0&amp;en

d=0OR

Sit and meditate for 3 minutes focusing on relaxing your mind

and body.

Through their eyes – before you become upset or frustrated with somebody today try a change of

perspective. Put yourself in their shoes to try to understand why they feel the

way they do. This may help you feel less frustrated.

Did this help?

Dodging https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ies4MpI

XfHA&feature=emb_rel_end

1. Keep eyes focused ahead 2. Change direction in one step

3. Bend your knee and push off with the outside foot

4. Lower your body for balance

Try a new fruit today

Did you like it? Would you eat it again?

Friday

Complete the exercise video

http://www.viewpure.com/HauE2uyOHJY?start=0&am

p;end=0

Write down 3-5 good things that happened today.

1.2.3.4.5.

Positive ripples – watch this video on the positive ripple effects of kindness. Pat yourself on the back for spreading

positive energy this week and improving your connection with those

important to you.

http://www.viewpure.com/nwAYpLVyeFU?start=0&amp;end=0

Vertical jump https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-

cs8F6hryw&feature=emb_rel_end

1. Bend knees and have arms behind your body

2. Arms swing forward and upwards remaining straight

3. Legs straighten in the air and fully extend your body

4. Land on the balls of both feet and bend your knees to absorb the landing

Try a new vegetable today.

Did you like it? Would you eat it again?

Now its time to create your own version of this artwork on paper, cardboard or in your homework books. Use any media you have available e.g. lead pencil, coloured pencil, marker, paint, crayon etc.

1. Draw the horizon line, road, moon in pencil.

2. Colour with yellow , brown and blue pencils or crayons.

3. Draw squiggly grass lines with orange pencil or crayon.

4. Draw sketchy road lines with dark brown pencil or crayon.

5. Add darker blue to sky, Circle moon with white.

6. Add a few more grass lines with a darker orange.

7. Use black to draw large and small flying crows.

Bring your completed artwork

to school.

Creative Arts – Artist: Vincent Van Gogh