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Framework for teaching Year 5 and Year 6 Week 1

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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Morning English

Reading: read one chapter of your chosen fiction novel. Write your response to the chapter in your workbook. Use these questions to guide your response:

1. How are the characters and plot creating an interesting narrative?

2. How have the main character/s changed? What / who is responsible for this?

3. What do you think will happen next?

4. Any other comments /

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Reading: read one chapter of your chosen novel. Write your response to the chapter in your workbook. Use the questions from Monday to guide your response.

Journal writing – write and draw how you’re feeling today.

Watch Behind The News at 10am on ABC Me. You will need to take notes in your workbook as you are watching.

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Reading: read one chapter of your chosen novel. Write your response to the chapter in your workbook. Use the questions from Monday to guide your response.

Writing – Write a letter to a character from a text you are reading. Let them know what you like about their character and what you would like their character to do next in the text.

Spelling: refer to your spelling list to complete

English

Reading: read one chapter of your hosen novel. Write your response to the chapter in your workbook. Use the questions from Monday to guide your response.

Writing – Write a detailed description of a person or animal in your home. Remember to describe their personality as well as their physical appearance.

English

Reading: read one chapter of your hosen novel. Write your response to the chapter in your workbook. Use the questions from Monday to guide your response.

Writing - Write a narrative (story) using the following story starter:

He looked back at the scene behind him. He just couldn’t believe what had happened! How could it ever have

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thoughts?

Writing: compose a persuasive text in your workbook outlining your opinion about the following topic - ‘Homework should be banned in schools’. Your text should include at least 5 paragraphs: an introduction, at least 3 arguments and a conclusion.

Spelling: refer to your spelling lists (separate sheet attached) and study your words for the week. Have somebody at home test you on your words to spell out loud or record in your workbook.

Choose your favourite story and respond to the following:

Summarise: key points of the news item.

Respond: explain to someone the main points. Explain the purpose of the article/news item.

Compose: Using the news article/item, investigate the meaning of words you don’t know and demonstrate the meaning of each word in a sentence.

the following tasks in your workbook.

Syllable Words - Group your spelling words according to the number of syllables.

Crossword - Use grid paper to make a crossword using your spelling words. Don’t forget to provide clues for each word.

Spelling Search - Search for spelling words or words within words in your chosen fiction novel you are currently reading.

Design a brochure / poster advertising the theme park you have created during Maths lessons this week. Remember that you want to draw in as many visitors as possible so make it as appealing as you can for your viewers.

come to this?

He clutched the cold bottle in his fingertips, ready to launch it into the waves. The message rolled up inside it was his last chance. Hopefully the current would take it far away from this place. This place where all his dreams lay in ruins.

He prayed someone would find it. He prayed someone would come before it was too late…

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Middle Mathematics

Number of the Day: our number for today is 428. In your workbook, draw and write everything you know about 428 (you can use as many operations as possible).

Complete the following questions about 428:

1. Write in words

2. 10 more

3. 15 less

4. Subtract 11

5. Round to the nearest hundred

6. Next even number

7. Complete the pattern (add 10): 428,__,__,__

8. List some factors

9. Is it divisible by 2?

10. Double it.

Design a map of a theme park on grid paper provided. You will need to name your theme park, include a

Mathematics

50, 100, 75, 10, 3, 9

Using the above numbers (only once each), use any operation and try to come as close as possible to 794. If you are versing a partner, the player who gets there first is the winner!

Complete the design of your theme park if you didn’t complete yesterday.

Create a list of 10 questions that require the use of your map for a partner to answer.

Write instructions (using compass directions) for the following:

- From the Entrance to your favourite ride

- From a rest area to the food court.

- From the Kid’s Outdoor Play Area to an

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1. Write in words

2. 45 more

3. 20 less

4. Subtract 90


6. Next odd number

7. Complete the pattern (subtract 10): 135,__,__,__

8. Times 100


10. Double it.

Refer to your theme park design and create a

Mathematics

Play ten questions with a member of your family to guess a number (up to 10,000). One player thinks of a number, the other player asks yes/no questions and tries to guess the number in 10 questions or less. Which questions are best to ask?

Construct: prisms and pyramids using a variety of materials, for example plasticine, paper or cardboard nets, connecting cubes.

Draw: Choose two objects you made. Sketch the front, side and top view. Make and then draw as many different nets as possible for the objects you selected.

Mathematics

Times tables: Write out your 4 times tables. Have a partner quiz you on these or time how fast you can say them out loud without looking at them.

Play a barrier game with a partner.

Sit back to back with a family member or a friend. Draw a design on your paper or whiteboard using shapes. Describe your picture so that the other person can recreate it. Describe your design by describing the shapes you used and their location (for example, to the left of, on top of, between). Check to see how they went.

Questions to think about: Do you need to rethink how you explain your drawing? Repeat



key, clearly labelled features and compass directions (see attached example). Your design must include at least 5 rides, 3 amenities blocks, a food court, show arena, an entry, 2 rest areas and a kid’s outdoor play area.

You will have time to finish this tomorrow.

Ask for feedback on your design from a family member.

amenities block

- From a rest area to the smallest ride

timetable of events for a typical day at the theme park. For example:

10:00am Stunt show at the Show Arena

10:45am Dora the Explorer Show at the Kid’s Play Area etc

the game a few times. Do the results improve?


Afternoon PDHPE

Keep a diary of physical activity you participate in each day this week. Record the time spent each time.

How could you improve your throwing, catching or kicking skills?

Respond: write a list of strategies you could use to improve your skills.

Practise: kick, throw, or

Science and Technology

Materials & Properties

Objects are made from different materials. The materials used to make an object are made and chosen for their properties.

Choose an object from around your home. Draw a picture of it and label the different materials it

History:

Imagine you are interviewing a past or current Prime Minister. List 10 appropriate questions you would ask. Ideas could include questions about parliament, job roles, what made them want to become a Prime Minister etc

STEM

Think: Think of objects that move with different forces. Find a small ball. How does that move?

Plan: a machine that moves the ball from one side of the room to the other without you touching it.

Find: things around your house like a chair to start your machine from,

Creative Arts

Perfect picture!

Design the scroll inside the bottle from your imaginative story that you wrote this morning.

Think carefully about the type of paper it is made from, and what might be written on it. What might the bottle look like after



bounce a ball towards a target. Observe how you can change your body position to apply different amounts of force to the ball.

is made from. Identify the properties these materials have, and why they were chosen to make the object.

Have a look at this example, then try your own.

Object: a frying pan

Materials:

Metal – to conduct heat from the heat source and allow the food in the pan to heat up and cook.

Plastic – to insulate against the heat, so that you can hold the pan without getting burnt.

for example, a tube from a lunch wrap to make a tunnel, some boxes to make a track.

Record your times and review your design for success in your workbook.

some time at sea?

If you do not have a bottle at home, draw and label your design in your workbook.

Catch-up

Finish any unfinished tasks from this week.






Morning English

Reading: read one chapter of your chosen fiction novel.

Super Six Comprehension: Using your novel, choose 3 questions from the ‘Predict’ strategy column (on separate hand out provided) and record your responses in your workbook.

Writing: compose a persuasive text in your workbook outlining your opinion about the following topic - ‘Children Should Only use Digital Devices for Learning’. Your text should include at least 5 paragraphs: an introduction, at least 3

English

Reading: read one chapter of your chosen fiction novel

Super Six Comprehension: Using your novel, choose 3 questions from the ‘Connect’ strategy column (on separate hand out provided) and record your responses in your workbook.

Journal writing – write and draw how you’re feeling today. Have your feelings changed since your journal entry last week? Why might this be?

Watch Behind The News at 10am on ABC Me.

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Super Six Comprehension: Using your novel, choose 3 questions from the ‘Question’ strategy column (on separate hand out provided) and record your responses in your workbook.

Writing – Character Profile. Create a new character that could be introduced into your novel at this point.

- Draw the character - What might their name be? - How could they change the storyline?

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Super Six Comprehension: Using your novel, choose 3 questions from the ‘Monitor’ strategy column (on separate hand out provided) and record your responses in your workbook.

Writing – write a detailed description in your workbook on what you can see out your door or window at your home.

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Super Six Comprehension: Using your novel, choose 3 questions from the ‘Visualise’ strategy column (on separate hand out provided) and record your responses in your workbook.

Writing - Write a narrative (story) using the following story starter:

Silence descended on the packed arena as the audience froze, gazing wide-eyed at the view in front of them. Time



arguments and a conclusion.


You will need to take notes in your workbook as you are watching. Choose your favourite story and respond to the following:


Respond: explain to someone the main points. Explain the purpose of the article/news item.

Compose: Write a list of interview questions (at least 8) based on the story you have selected or another relevant news topic. Interview a family member and record their responses.

- Predict what could happen if they remained in the story for the rest of the book.

Spelling: refer to your spelling list to complete the following tasks in your workbook.

Lie Detector - Write a true or false statement explaining/ relating to each of your spelling words. Swap and see if a partner can correctly identify if the statement is true or false.

Cartoon Connection - Create a cartoon strip using as many spelling words as you can.

Scrambled - Write each of your spelling words, jumbled up, on the left side of your page. Swap with a partner and see if they can unscramble each of the words and write the correct word on the right side of the sheet.

stood still. It was as if the sea of spectators held their breath in unison and only the bike knew what lay ahead.

Focused solely on winning the competition, the rider soared towards the sky with the agility and grace of an Olympic gymnast. With a deep breath, he gripped with his hands and released his feet. Nobody could have predicted what followed…




Middle Mathematics



1. Write in words

2. 10 more

3. 15 less

4. Subtract 11


6. Next even number




10. Double it.

What is in one of your

Mathematics

Make a paper airplane. Measure how far the plane flies. Repeat the flight three more times and average the measurements. Reflect on your design then construct a new design to see if you can beat that distance. Record all of your findings in your workbook. Compare / contrast your designs. You may choose to present your findings in the form of a graph (try to choose a different type of graph than yesterday), written observations, in a table, or any other way you wish.

Mathematics



1. Write in words

2. 45 more

3. 20 less

4. Subtract 90


6. Next odd number

7. Complete the pattern (subtract 10): 135,__,__,__

8. Times 100


10. Double it.

Mathematics

Times tables: Write out your 6 times tables. Have a partner quiz you on these or time how fast you can say them out loud without looking at them.

Word problems: record your answers and working in your workbook.

- 4 boys weigh 165 kg combined. If two of the boys weigh 92 kg combined and another boy weighs 34 kg, what does the fourth boy weigh?

- You are holding a party and you will need 35 cups. Is it better value to buy a packet of 40 cups for $8.00 or 7 packets of 5 cups for $1.20 each?

- 9 friends were paid $385 in total to clean up the local lake. How much does each person

Mathematics

Explore: find a timetable for local public transport. Choose a route, start points and endpoints. Calculate how long the trip will take.

Calculate: plan a day trip involving at least two stops. Create your own timetable for the day. Calculate the time to travel from each stop to the next. Convert timetable times from 24-hour to 12-hour time.



cupboards at home? Ask your family which cupboard you can investigate. Group/classify objects into categories for example, tins and jars, plates and cups. How many objects in each group or category? Create a graph of your choice to represent what is in the cupboard. Include a key with your graph.

For example:

= 5 cups

You also need to include a title, subheadings for x & y axis and number values / increments (if required)

Open ended task:

Record at least 3 different written responses (word problems) to the following scenario in your workbook.

The answer to your problem is 3/4. What might the question be?

Draw visual representations to accompany your problems.

receive?

- Sandy needs 14 ml of milk to make one cupcake. How much milk does she need to make 45 cupcakes?

- It is recommended that you drink 2 L of water every day. If your cup holds 210 ml, how many cups of water would you need to drink to have 2 L?

- Alex needs 2.5 kg of ham to make sandwiches for his soccer team. The ham comes in 375 g packets. How many packets does he need to buy?

-Create a word problem of your own for a partner to solve. Try to make the answer an even number.


Afternoon PDHPE Science and technology

Geography:

Draw and label a

STEM Creative Arts

Sketch an object from



Review: Look at your physical activity diary from last week. Calculate how much time each day was spent on physical activity.

Challenge: identify two personal goals for a more active lifestyle. Brainstorm how you could achieve each goal.

Plan: how you might involve other members of the family in this physical activity challenge.

Design a healthy menu for a day at home.

Present the menu to your family in a creative way.

Experiment: What is the best material to keep an ice cube from melting? Materials Gather items from around the house that might make good insulators. Suggestions could include: Styrofoam, bubble wrap, felt or fabric etc

Create an Insulated Box for your Ice Cube Decide what materials, or combination of materials, you want to use to insulate your ice cube. Maybe a layer of felt around the edge of the container, and then bubble wrap on the inside?

detailed map of Australia. You must include states & territories, capital cities, significant natural or built landmarks etc.

Building Structures:

You can use any resources you have at home for this task.

Design and build any type of bridge you wish that is at least 30cm long and across two objects off the ground, such as two chairs. Design your bridge to withstand as much weight as you can. Consider the materials you have selected (cardboard, toothpicks, tape, wood etc), size, design and purpose. Once you have built your bridge, conduct a test by placing items on top of your bridge. Can you think of a way to measure exactly how much weight it can hold before it breaks? If so, how? Draw and label a diagram of your bridge in your workbook or include a photo if you can. How

your home using pencils. Pay attention to shape, shading and tone. Make it as realistic as you can. Show your sketch to a family member for feedback.

Catch-up

Finish any unfinished tasks from this week.



Procedure: Set your insulated boxes in an area away from sunlight or another direct heat source. Check on the ice cubes every 10 min. and record the amount of melting in your workbook.

Findings:

Analyse your results and record which material was most effective when insulating ice to prevent

could you improve your design to make it stronger next time?

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it from melting / slow down the process. Why do you think this is the case? Based on your findings, what other materials do you think would be effective at insulating an ice cube?





Morning English

Reading: read one chapter of your chosen fiction novel.

Super Six Comprehension: Using your novel, choose 3 questions from the ‘Summarise’ strategy

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Super Six Comprehension: Using your novel, choose 3 questions from any of the Super Six strategies

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Good Friday – no lessons to complete today.



column (on separate hand out provided) and record your responses in your workbook.

Writing: compose a persuasive text in your workbook outlining your opinion about the following topic - ‘Kids Should Be Able To Vote’. Your text should include at least 5 paragraphs: an introduction, at least 3 arguments and a conclusion.


(on separate hand out provided) and record your responses in your workbook. Please do not repeat any questions you have already covered.

Journal writing – write and draw a journal entry from your future self. It could be any time from the future, perhaps when you have returned to school. Include how you think you’ll be feeling.

Watch Behind The News at 10am on ABC Me. You will need to take notes in your workbook as you are watching. Choose your favourite story and respond to the following:


Respond: explain to someone the main points. Explain the purpose of the


Writing – write a sequel to the fictional novel you have read each day. If you have not completed your novel, write a sequel to your favourite fairy tale. Remember, imaginative texts should always include an introduction, complication and resolution. Use as much detail and descriptive language as you can. Remember to proofread and edit your work upon completion.

Spelling: refer to your spelling list to complete the following tasks in your workbook.

Script - Write a piece of dialogue between


Writing –

With parent/carer guidance, look at some headlines in a magazine, newspaper or article.

Respond: What is the purpose of headlines?

Compose: Discuss with someone what you think the purpose of headlines and titles are. Where do you see these? Are they only used in written, informative pieces?

Respond: Create a series of headlines using 5 words, then 4 words, 3 words, 2 words and finally one word only, to announce 5 different things you have done over the last few days.

Reflection.



article/news item.

Compose: Use your summary of the key points to retell the news story to a family member who did not view the program with you. Have them provide you with feedback on whether your verbal summary was clear and factual.

characters of your own creation. See how many spelling words you can use in the conversation. Use quotation marks and underline each spelling word.

Define It - List your spelling words in the boxes on the left side of your paper and then write the definitions of each word on the right side, in random order. See if a partner can match the words and definitions correctly

Spelling Search - Search through old magazines or newspapers to find as many spelling words as you can. Cut them out & glue into your workbook.

Reflect on your time at home.

What were some of the highlights during this time?

What did you spend most of your time doing / how did you entertain yourself?

What were some challenges you faced? Did you overcome these challenges? If so, how?

What are you looking forward to when returning to school?

How did you find the work you have completed?

List any questions you would like to ask your teacher when you return.

Anything else to add?

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Middle Mathematics

Number of the Day: our number for today is 208. In your workbook, draw

Mathematics

As an ignition activity, have another round of the mathematics board

Mathematics

Number of the Day: select your own number for today. It must be at

Mathematics

Times tables: Write out your 7 times tables. Have a partner quiz you



and write everything you know about 208 (you can use as many operations as possible).


1. Write in words

2. 40 more

3. Times by 3

4. Take away 48

5. Round to the nearest ten

6. Next even number




10. Double it.

Board Game:

Design a board game for you and your families to play. The game must be maths based but you can be as creative as you like! Make a list of

game you created yesterday.

Volunteer to cook a meal or bake something for your family that requires you to follow a recipe. Ensure you are measuring all ingredients carefully, following instructions correctly and keeping track of the time when cooking etc.

Record your recipe into your workbook and include a photo (if possible) or a drawing of the finished product.

Once you have tasted your creation, describe how it tasted in your book as well.

least 3 digits. Record at the top of your workbook. Draw and write everything you know about this number (you can use as many operations as possible).

Complete the following questions about your number of the day:

1. Write in words

2. 65 more

3. 14 less

4. Minus 27

5. Round to the nearest thousand

6. Next odd number

7. Create a number pattern beginning with your number

8. Times 100


10. Halve it.

Bang Bang – quick recall

of multiplication facts

How to play

on these or time how fast you can say them out loud without looking at them.

Word problems: record your answers and working in your workbook.

- The local soccer club is looking to purchase new balls for their 192 players. They need 5 balls for every 20 players. How many balls do they need?

- On average, 4 babies are born every second world-wide. How many babies are born every 10 minutes?

- Neil loves running! He runs 8 km every week. After running 190 km, his shoes need to be replaced. How often does Neil replace his shoes?

- It is 8.30 am. Kim is waiting for the 10.45 am bus. Buses arrive every 15 minutes. How many



rules, use objects from around your house as counters etc, ensure your board game is visually appealing and include an answer sheet if necessary. Think of some of your favourite board games when designing and what it is you like about them. This should help you with your own design. Remember to use a ruler if using straight lines!

Play your game with your family members. Do you need to make any adjustments / improvements?

- 2 players stand back to

back, cowboy shootout

style. - A question is

called out, such as ‘what

is 7 x 6?’ - The first

player to turn, face their

opponent, shout ‘bang

bang’ and to give the

answer wins the round.

- This is then repeated

until a number of points,

decided at the start of

the game, is reached.

That player is then the

winner.

Open ended task:

Record at least 3 different written responses (word problems) to the following scenario in your workbook.

The answer to your problem is 0.4 - What might the

buses will Kim see before she leaves?

• - Phoebe has 122 cm of ribbon and Jack has 323 cm of ribbon.

• How much ribbon do they have altogether?

- A plant is 1.47metres tall. It grew another 81cm. How tall is the plant now?

-Create a word problem of your own for a partner to solve. Try to make the answer an odd number.



question be?

Draw visual representations to accompany your problems.

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Afternoon PDHPE

Create a game that includes rules, a way to score and at least one piece of equipment. Play the game with a family member or friend. After playing the game discuss ways that you could change the game.

Science and Technology

Experiment – Will it float or sink?

Predict 5 food items from your kitchen that will float and 5 that will sink. Remember to check with your parents before conducting this experiment.

Test your predictions in a bowl of water.

Record your findings in your workbook. Were your predictions correct? Why do you think some objects float while some sink?

Geography

Choose one natural and one built landmark from the map you created during last week’s Geography lesson. Describe in detail why each of these landmarks are significant.

Create a persuasive text encouraging tourists to visit one of your selected landmarks.

Creative Arts – drama

Create: plan a dramatic presentation based on the Olympics. Write some ideas about:

- Training - Competitors - Athlete’s village - Diet - Uniforms - What were the

challenges they faced?

Perform: practise performing your dramatic presentation to a family member.

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