Stage 3 - Term 2 Week 2 You may need access to a digital device and help from a parent/carer to complete the following activities.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Morning

English Reading: School magazine (February Issue)

● Read your text aloud to yourself, a sibling or an adult.

● Choose an activity to complete from the Reading Grid.

Persuasive Writing Structure TASK: Create a list of skills that you use when

English DEAR: 15-20 Minutes Using a novel of your choice, quietly read or read aloud to someone at home.

● Make a list of verbs (or verb groups) that you read. E.g jumped

Persuasive Writing Structure TASK: Use your knowledge from yesterday to cut and

English Reading: School magazine (February Issue)

● Read your text aloud to yourself, a sibling or an adult.

● Choose an activity to complete from the Reading Grid.

Persuasive Writing TASK: What is the purpose of an advertisement? Advertisements can be

English DEAR: 15-20 Minutes Using a novel of your choice, quietly read or read aloud to someone at home.

● Make a list of words that you read that have an apostrophe in them. E.g didn’t

Persuasive Writing Language The language we use in persuasive writing is very important. Using

English Reading: School magazine (February Issue)

● Read your text aloud to yourself, a sibling or an adult.

● Choose an activity to complete from the Reading Grid.

Persuasive Writing Language Take another look at the slides from yesterday to

arguing verbally with another person. E.g Tone of voice. A persuasive text is used to convince the reader or listener to agree with a particular viewpoint on a topic or issue. Just like other texts, persuasive texts have a structure that should be followed when we are composing them. Please watch the instructional video for today to see a teacher explain this in more detail. TASK: Read the persuasive text ‘Childhood Obesity must be Prevented’ and identify the opening statement, series of arguments and concluding statement.

paste the sentences from the following persuasive texts into the correct order: - Dogs Make the Best

Pets - Homework is

Unnecessary - Smartphones Should

be Banned from Classrooms

In this sequencing task, use your knowledge of connectives and persuasive devices to assist you with the restructuring. Keep these documents for later in the week. TASK: Create a writing goal that you would like to achieve by the end of the week. Remember, it must be a SMART goal. Log in to your GoalHub account and add it to your goals list.

presented in a range of formats - pictures, videos, posters, audio etc. What are the creators of the advertisements trying to do? Your task is to look at a range of advertisements (at least 6) presented in different formats and for different products. Take a photo or a screenshot or write a description of each ad. For each one, answer the following questions: *What are they trying to get you to do? *What makes the ad stand out? *How did they get your attention? *What words/phrases do they use to convince you their product is better?

strong language will help to persuade the reader to agree with your point of view. Consider the following points of view: *Summer is better than winter because it is warm. *I believe summer is more enjoyable than winter because when it is warm you can go to the beach and enjoy the sunshine. Think about which point of view is more convincing and why. TASK: Read the information about persuasive language on the first two slides, then complete the activity on the third slide.

refresh your memory about persuasive language. You will find this poster helpful to keep as a reference for persuasive writing. For today’s activity, you are going to use one of the texts you sequenced on Tuesday. Choose one of the texts from Tuesday and read it through. Your task is to find and colour these language features in the persuasive text: • the verb ‘to be’ in present tense (red) • use of connecting words and phrases to link arguments together (blue) • use of modality to express different levels of certainty (green).

Spelling: Soundwaves

Soundwaves Unit 12 - complete activities 1, 2, 3, and 4.

Spelling: Soundwaves

Soundwaves Unit 12 - complete activities 5 and 6.

*How have they used images to convince you their product is better? *What could they do to make their ad more effective? Create one google doc with all your advertisements and answers on it. Spelling: Soundwaves

Soundwaves Unit 12 - complete activities 1, 2 and 3.

Spelling: Soundwaves

Soundwaves Unit 12 - complete activities 4, 5 and 6.

Next, you are to read through your persuasive text from last week titled Reading Books is Better than Watching Movies. Your task is to find and highlight the persuasive language you have used, using the same colour codes listed above. Reflect: Look back at your writing goal from the beginning of the week. Did you achieve it? If so, how does that make you feel? If not, what else could you do to ensure that you achieve your goal? Is there anything that we can do to assist you? Spelling: Soundwaves

Soundwaves Unit 12 - complete the challenge.

Break Join your class for a

virtual break at 10:45. A link will be posted in Google Classroom.

Join your class for a virtual break at 10:45. A link will be posted in Google Classroom.

Join your class for a virtual break at 10:45. A link will be posted in Google Classroom.

Join your class for a virtual break at 10:45. A link will be posted in Google Classroom.

Join your class for a virtual break at 10:45. A link will be posted in Google Classroom.

Middle Mathematics Position Activity 1: Draw a compass and label each cardinal direction. Activity 2: Using the ‘Grid Reference Map - Stafford Shopping World’ answer the following questions.

Mathematics Position Activity 1: Use the Grid paper below or draw your own grid paper to complete the following activity. Create a birdseye grid reference map of your house. Describe the location of 5 places on your map. Activity 2: Come up with 3 of your own questions for other people to answer about your map.

Mathematics Position Activity 1: Follow the set of directions and record where you end up (you will need to use your iPad to find north).

1. Start standing at your door facing outward.

2. Take 5 steps straight.

3. Turn to your left. 4. Take 3 steps. 5. Turn and face

North. 6. Take 4 steps. 7. Find West and

walk for 5 steps.

Mathematics Position Activity 1: Using Google maps type in directions from your house to your local park. Draw the route you would take. Describe the route using directional language, including landmarks you would walk past and compass directions. E.g Walk East towards the corner shop.

Mathematics Position Treasure hunt: Hide an object in your house. Create a set of directions from a location in your house to the treasure. Test your directions. Make changes if you need. Problem solve. Ask a family member (if available) to follow your directions to the treasure. Draw a map of the route you took to get to the treasure.

1. What is the Grid reference for:

a) Toilets b) Ron’s Crazy

Phones c) Information Desk d) Barb’s Beauty

Bar 2. What shop is located at:

a) D3 b) K7 c) L9 d) F11

3. If you entered the Stafford Shopping World at L9, what shop would be on your right? 4. If you entered the Stafford Shopping World at E14, walked straight for 60 metres and entered the shop on your left, what shop would you be in?

Where did you end up? Did something block you from finishing the steps? Activity 2: Write a clear list of directions from your room to the mailbox (If raining change it to your front door). Test out your directions. Give the directions to a family member to try (only if available).

Daily PE Fitness Challenge: Time yourself to see how many Jumping Jacks you can do in 1 minute. Record your results.

Just Dance: Choose two of your favourite Just Dance videos from below. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpy_XRdn544pjXlNtjtLZG82NLwDBrb84

Fitness Challenge: Time yourself to see how many Jumping Jacks you can do in 1 minute. Record your results.

Bike/Scooter Riding: Ride your bike or scooter outside for 10 minutes.

Fitness Challenge: Time yourself to see how many Jumping Jacks you can do in 1 minute. Record your results. Which day holds your record?

Break Afternoon PDHPE

Healthy Lifestyle TASK: Create an activity or game that promotes a healthy and active lifestyle. TASK: Make a short video detailing the rules of your game and explaining the benefits to people who participate in your game. E.g ‘You should play my game because it gets the blood flowing through your body. As a result, oxygen is delivered to your brain allowing you to think clearly.’

History ANZAC Challenge ANZAC day is a day to commemorate those who have volunteered to keep Australia safe and free. This week you will be completing your research and presentation around your chosen group of people and how they contributed to the First World War. Remember, you may present your information any way you choose.

Wellbeing

Weekly Challenge Grid Select 2-3 activities from the wellbeing grid . Make sure you are selecting activities from different Wellbeing Domains E.g 1 activity from the Physical wellbeing column and another one from the Social wellbeing column. Make a note of the activities that you have completed to ensure you don’t complete them twice.

Science Plugged Activity: Lightbot: Code Hour You will be using your knowledge from last week’s Science task to play a coding based game. Throughout the game, you will learn the concepts of sequencing and loops. Open the Lightbot app on your device, or click the link below to access the Lightbot game. There are 3 sections to complete. https://lightbot.com/flash.html

Music Creative Arts: Music Listen to ‘My Island Home’ by Christine Anu. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSFGK9HlEto Listen to ‘My Island Home’ by Warumpi Band. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZEodxUx2ME These two songs have similarities and differences. Create a Venn Diagram to show the similarities and differences between the

You will find more information when you access the website. Click on the following link to access the ANZAC challenge: http://www.wecommemorate.nsw.edu.au/c_S3.html

two songs.

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Sequencing Persuasive Texts Cut out and unjumble the persuasive text. Glue the text into your workbook in the correct order. Label the title, the introduction, the arguments and the conclusion. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Thirdly, dogs are very active animals. This means that you can always keep fit and healthy, taking your dog for walks and playing games together.

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Secondly, dogs are extremely affectionate animals. No other animal can show their love when you arrive home at the end of the day quite like a dog can.

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For these reasons, it is clear that dogs make the best pets. Other animals might have some good qualities, but dogs are the most loyal, affectionate and active companions of them all.

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Dogs Make the Best Pets

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Firstly, dogs are incredibly loyal companions. They see themselves as a part of the family and will always be there for you, no matter what happens.

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When it comes to pets, dogs are most certainly the best choice. They are loyal, affectionate and active companions. No other choice of pet can compete with a dog.

Sequencing Persuasive Texts Cut out and unjumble the persuasive text. Glue the text into your workbook in the correct order. Label the title, the introduction, the arguments and the conclusion. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Inconclusion,schoolsshouldnotbesettinghomework.Therearemuchbetterwaysthatstudentscouldbeusingthistimeafterschool,suchasrelaxing,learningnewskillsandhelpingtheirfamilies.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

HomeworkisUnnecessary------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Inaddition,studentsshouldhavethetimetoparticipateinotheractivitiesafterschool.Playingsport,learningamusicalinstrumentorjoiningacommunitygrouparejustafewwaysthatstudentscouldbelearningnewskills...iftheydidn’thavetodohomework!------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Firstly,studentsneedabreakfromschoolworkwhentheycomehome.Theyshouldbeallowedtounwindbyplayingwithfriends,spendingtimewiththefamilyandjustrelaxing.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Finally,allfamiliesaredifferent.Somestudentsmightneedtohelpoutafterschoolandmaygenuinelynothavetimetodotheirhomework.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Studentsalreadyspendagreatdealoftheirlivesdoingschoolwork.Itisnotfairthatstudentsmustspendextratimeathomeontasksthatcouldbedoneduringschoolhours.

Sequencing Persuasive Texts Cut out and unjumble the persuasive text. Glue the text into your workbook in the correct order. Label the title, the introduction, the arguments and the conclusion. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Lastly,studentswillusetheirsmartphoneattimeswhentheyshouldbepayingattentiontotheirteacher.Studentswillmissimportantinformationandthereforeperformpoorlyinthesubject.

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Inconclusion,thedangersofsmartphonesintheclassroomshouldnotbeignored.Forthesakeofourchildren’seducation,wemustbansmartphonesfromclassroomsnowandinthefuture.

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SmartPhonesShouldBeBannedFromClassrooms

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Inadditiontothis,ifastudent’ssmartphonewastoringduringalesson,otherstudentscouldbecomeverydistracted.Whowantstolistentosomeone’sprivateconversationinthemiddleofclass?

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Firstly,smartphonesprovideaccesstotoolssuchascalculators.Ifstudentsareallowedtohavetheirsmartphonewiththeminclass,theywillusethesetoolsatinappropriatetimes,suchasduringexams.

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Thenumberofschool-agedchildrenwithsmartphonesisrising.However,smartphoneshavenoplaceintheclassroomandshouldbebanned.Theyareahugedistractionandaredetrimentaltolearning

Persuasive Texts - LanguagePersuasive texts use formal, clear and persuasive language. This helps the author to convince the reader or listener to agree with their view.Here are some examples of language you might find in a persuasive text:•use of the verb ‘to be’ in the present tense•use of thinking verbs to describe mental processes•use of connecting words and phrases to link arguments together•use of cause and effect connectives to show consequences•use of strong, emotive words to emphasise a point•use of modal verbs (modality) to express different levels of certainty.

Persuasive Language Here are some examples of present tense verbs, connecting words, cause and effect words, emotive words and modal verbs used in Stop Polluting the Ocean.There are many things we can do in our everyday lives to help reduce this environmental disaster. Drink water from the tap instead of from plastic bottles. Also, take reusable shopping bags to the supermarket instead of using plastic ones. Think about the amount of garbage you produce; don’t waste unnecessarily. If you see rubbish while you areoutdoors, you should pick it up and dispose of it responsibly.

Persuasive Language Your task is to find at least one example of a present tense thinking verb, connecting word, cause and effect word, emotive word and modal verb used in Childhood Obesity Must Be Prevented.

Firstly, children must consume foods that are low in fat, sugar and salt. When children eat a healthy diet, gaining excess weight is unlikely. Experts believe that water is the best choice of beverage for children; sugary drinks such as sodas are a dangerous health hazard and should be avoided at all times.

Try and do three of these activities per day, one from each column.

Physical wellbeing Emotional wellbeing Social wellbeing Cognitive wellbeing General wellbeing

Time yourself doing 25 jumping jacks followed by 25

start jumps. See if you can beat your time later in the

day

Turn off all devices for at least 5 hours (after school!)

Charades - Pretend to be your favourite superhero, sports player, friend, celebrity by

imitating their signature moves (no sounds allowed!). The rest

of the players try and guess who they are.

Complete a mindfulness activity. You can access these on the

Smiling Mind app on your iPad. Do this as many times as you

like during the week!

Participate in a mindfulness stretching session. There are

some available on YouTube or tune into a special zoom session

with a teacher.

Hopscotch: Use chalk or tape to make a complicated hopscotch course. Include some rules to

spice things up.

Write a “compliment list” about yourself. Post this list

somewhere at home where you can look at it, or add to it!

Maybe it’s a new skill, like I can fold shirts really well.

Write a letter to your friend which includes your hopes and

dreams for the future. Your teacher might be able to pass

these on.

Complete a maths or literacy game from this website.

https://education.abc.net.au/

home#!/games/-/all/F

Spend at least 30 minutes outside connecting with nature. Collect 5 leaves and have a go at sketching

them.

Step by Step: Count how many steps it takes to move

from location to location around your house.

Create a list of your hopes and dreams for the future. It could

be both long and short term. For example, I want to be an

astronaut. I’m going to share some chips with a friend.

Learn some jokes and share them with friends and family

over VC. Write them down and send to your teacher to give

them a laugh.

Design a shelter for a toy or action figure. Draw your ideas

and then use objects or building bricks to create it. Take

a picture and send to your teacher on Google classroom.

With a parent or carer go on a nature walk, plant some seeds, listen to some birdsongs or do

some weeding…

Do a Go-Noodle Dance or create your own dance with star jumps, push ups and one legged hops.

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Watch your favourite show/movie (after school), then

write down how it made you feel.

Play a board game with a family member, parent or carer.

Create a brain teaser and challenge a parent, carer or

family member.

Look at some of the lines around your home and follow them with

your eyes to the points where they join with other lines.

Play balloon ball: There are endless ways to play with

balloons indoors. Try to keep it off the ground or just play catch.

Mix it up with balloon tennis!

Tidy your room or desk and think about what you did with each

object as you put it away. Is there anything that you no longer use

that could be given away to a charity? Make sure you check

with a parent or carer.

Look at the photographs in your home, talk about who is in them and what relationship they are to you with a parent or carer. Write them a letter or get in touch through VC.

Create List of all of the yellow objects in your room. If you

don’t know what something is called, ask a parent or carer.

Post it to your teacher on Google Classroom.

Close your eyes and listen to the sounds. Create a map of the

sounds and where you think the sounds might be coming from.

Weekly Wellbeing Challenge for Students in Stage 3