Dear Parents,

I hope you all had a lovely Easter and a well deserved break. Please find the following programme of work from Monday 20th-Friday 24th April. Once again, feel free to attach photos of your child’s written work and forward to my email address: fourthclassballyea@gmail.comPlease find additional guided reading work outlined by Mrs Mescall & I at the end of this file.

Best wishes,Diane

Monday 20th AprilEnglish Spellings: My Spelling Workbook: Unit 14

Treatment, department, excitement, agreementActivity 6: Write the base wordOral: Giving Instructions- Become familiar with phrases for introduction (Refer to key language at the bottom of this word document)Reading: The Golden Harp: Unit 28 Seán McSharry climbs over the cloudsWriting: Activity A & BVocabulary: summit, genuinely, commitment, similar, departed, elated Look up meanings in dictionary and write a sentence on each word.Poetry: “The computer swallowed Grandma”. Find poem at the bottom of sheet.

Gaeilge Litriucháin: Fuaimeanna agus Focail: Aonad 26 Oráiste, páiste, páistí

Activity A: Fill in the blanks with “ái”Activity B: Place the correct word in the sentenceComhrá: Share- An nuacht ó laethanta saoire na Cáisce. E.g. D’imir mé_____, d’fheach mé ar_______, rinne mé______Bhí an ghrian ag taitneamh go h-ard sa spéir. Briathar: Fuair- Learn & recite (See bottom of sheet)Leitheoireacht: Bua na Cainte: Aonad 16 Lth. 193Scríbhneoireacht: Lth.193 Draw the different types of birds in copy and label.

Maths Tables: x5Action Maths: Unit 15 Symmetry P.g. 109 Q1 List the shields that have symmetry E.g. a,b,c,d Q2 Draw 5 coats of arms that show symmetryP.g. 110 Q1 List the numbers that have symmetry and say is the line horizontal(across) or vertical(down)P.g. 111 Q1 Draw in the missing half of the shape.Mental Maths: Maths Challenge Test 57

History History Quest: Chapter 12 “The Normans” Read pgs 63-65 and complete Activity A Qs1-8 pg.68Become familiar with key vocabulary in green box on pg.68

Music https://dabbledoomusic.com/p/parentsClick on 4th Class Curriculum. Lesson 27: Jessie J

P.E Co-ordination and body weight exercises recommended by Micheál Duffy.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNS4uqwvnoY&feature=youtu.be

Tuesday 21st AprilEnglish My Spelling Workbook: Unit 14

Escape, none, careless, breathlessActivity 7: Write a list or revision word with an opposite meaning.Oral: Giving Instructions-Listen to an example and make note of starter phrases https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vQ9yM09AwcReading: Library book 15minsWriting: Procedural Writing Pre-Assessment- “How to make a smoothie”. Make sure to write in the present tense, include ingredients, equipment and step by step instructions. Draw a diagram of finished product.Poetry: “The computer swallowed Grandma”

Gaeilge Litriucháin: Fuaimeanna agus Focail: Aonad 26 Báisín, fliuch báite, ag gáire

Activity C: Join together and write the word.Activity D: Write 4 words from the list with these lettersBriathar: FuairLeitheoireacht: Lth. 141 Bí ag léamh Cén cruth é?Comhrá: Lth 141 Inis dom faoin pictiúr. Cén cruth atá ar an díon? Is_______ é. Foclóir: ciorcal, triantán, dronuilleog, cearnógScríbhneoireacht: Lth.141 Qs1-6 Answer the qs based on the house. E.g. Q3 What shape is the window?Lth.141 Bí ag scríobh Qs1-4

Maths Tables: x5Action Maths: Unit 18 Weight P.g. 126 Q1& 2Q3 Write the weight shown on the scales. E.g. 1/2kg is equal to 500 grams. There are 1000g in a kilogramme. P.g. 127 Q1- Kitchen scales required.Mental Maths: Look back (4) Action Maths P.g. 112 Qs1-10

Geography Geography Quest: Chapter 4 (The Water Cycle)Read pgs 16 & 17 and answer Activity ADraw and label “The Water Cycle”. Image is located at bottom of this sheet.

P.E. Joe Wicks on Youtube- Click on the link below for daily P.E. lesson with “The Body Coach”https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyCLoPd4VxBtWi7RnRLz6qHgOqWiB_LrH

Wednesday 22nd AprilEnglish My Spelling Workbook: Unit 14

Cleanliness, happiness, business, lovelyActivity 8: Find the list and revision words in the word search.Oral: Giving Instructions: Practise an introduction for “How to make a smoothie” using key language at bottom of sheet. Present in front of sibling/parent.Reading: The Golden Harp: Unit 28 Seán McSharry climbs over the cloudsWriting: Activity C & DPoetry: “The computer swallowed Grandma”

Gaeilge Fuaimeanna agus Focail: Aonad 26 Sráid, paráid, páirc

Activity E: Read the words and draw associated pictureActivity F: Read the question and fill in appropriate wordBriathar: FuairLeitheoireacht: Lth. 142 Qs1-5 Answer orally. E.g. Q1 List three things that are on the road in front of the house? Tá tarracóir, bus agus leoraí ar an mbothar os comhair an tí.Foclóir: gluaisrothar, ar an mbóthar, seilide, damhán alla, tarracóirScríbhneoireacht: Lth. 142 Qs1-8 Write the letter that comes before the word. (g,m, n) Full sentences in copy.

Maths Tables: x5Action Maths: P.g. 112 Q 13 Pg.113 Qs 1, 2 (Revision)P.g. 127 Q3 Estimate and compare 5 items of your choice in grammes. Weigh each item and record your findings in the given chart. Q4 Same as question 3 except you are estimating 5 items in kilogrammes.Mental Maths: Maths Challenge Test 58

Science Try out the Water Cycle Experiment! Discuss prediction, the process and end result. Record the steps in S.E.S.E. copyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmoGafggV2E

ICT * (optional) Develop typing skills with BBC dance mat typing. Click on Level 1https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zf2f9j6/articles/z3c6tfr

P.E. Cosmic Kids Yoga on Youtube

Thursday 23rd AprilEnglish My Spelling Workbook: Unit 14

Lonely, quietly, kind, engageActivity 9: Nouns, verbs, adjectivesActivity 10: Find three list or revision words written backwards in the word worm.Oral: Giving Instructions: Revise introduction and use phrases to create content for steps on how to make a smoothie.Reading: Read the procedure “How to make pancakes” at bottom of these pages.Writing: Write out the rest of the “bossy” verbs from the text “How to make pancakes”. Make a list of other bossy verbs that you think could be used and place into sentences.Grammar: Golden Harp. P.g. 118 Activity E (Apostrophes)Poetry: “The computer swallowed Grandma”

Gaeilge Fuaimeanna agus Focail: Aonad 26 Máistir, Máire, náire

Activity G: WordsearchBriathar: FuairLeitheoireacht: Lth.143 Bí ag léamhScríbhneoireacht: Lth. 143 Write out storyFoclóir: D’fhan mé, d’fhéach mé, trasna, ar an gcosán, ar dheis, ar chlé.Cuir na focail seo in abairtí i do chóipleabhar.

Maths Tables: x5Action Maths: P.g. 113 Qs3-6 (Revision)P.g. 128 Q1 Write as kg and g E.g. 3,221g = 3kg 221gP.g. 128 Q2 Write as grammes. E.g. 7kg 532g = 7532gP.g. 128 Q3 Addition of kg & g E.g. kg g 5 832 + 3 498_____________ 9kg 330g Problem-Solving: Bottom of sheet

Music https://dabbledoomusic.com/p/parentsClick on 4th Class Curriculum. Lesson 27: Jessie J Performance

Art Using recyclable materials, design and construct a Norman Castle of your own design

Friday 24th AprilEnglish Spelling test

My Spelling Workbook: Unit 14: Activity 11: (a)Write a list of more “micro” words.(b) Write a list of words starting with “pre”, that mean “before”.Oral: Giving Instructions: Look at conclusion starter phrasesReading: Library book 15minsWriting: Free Writing- Giving instructions/procedure E.g. How to make hot chocolatePoetry: “The computer swallowed Grandma”

Gaeilge Spelling testFuaimeanna agus Focail: Aonad 26Activity: CrosfhocalBriathar: FuairComhrá: Practise these questions and answers orally.1. An bhfuil do ghairdín os comhair/ar chúl an tí? Tá mo ghairdín ar chúl an tí.

2. An bhfuil do theach amuigh faoin tuath? (countryside)Tá mo theach amuigh faoin tuath.

3. An bhfuil peata agat? Tá/Níl peata agam.

4. Cén dath atá ar do theach?Tá dath _____ ar mo theach.

Leitheoireacht: Lth. 143 Spraoi le briathraScríbhneoireacht: Lth. 143 Bí ag Scríobh Qs1-8

Maths Tables: x5Action Maths: P.g. 128 Q4-8Mental Maths: Maths Challenge Test 59Studyladder.com Log on and complete assigned task

S.P.H.E. Looking after my body: https://www.twinkl.ie/resource/t-tp-5249-all-about-me-looking-after-yourself-powerpoint Discuss how you look after your body and record in SPHE copy.

History History Quest: Read pgs 66-68 and complete Activity C Qs1-3 on pg.69Draw the map of Ireland and label the Norman towns.Revise key vocabulary in green box on p.g. 68

Geography- Day 2

*Click on PDF to open document

Giving instructions- Key language for 4 th Class

In order to The process involved The steps taken were First of all In the first instance Initially To begin the process Starting out Meanwhile Previously Additionally Alternatively Eventually Accordingly Consequently While In summation To conclude In conclusion The final step

English Poetry

English – Day 4

How to Make Pancakes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup flour

• 1 tablespoon sugar

• 2 teaspoons baking powder

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1 egg, beaten

• 1 cup milk

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Method:

1. Mix the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder in a bowl. If you have a whisk, use it, and make sure the batter it is well mixed.

2. In another bowl, beat the egg then add the milk and oil. Mix until it is thoroughly combined.

3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and whisk them together for about a minute. The mixture should be a bit lumpy.

4. Heat a blob of butter in a large frying pan.

5. Pour about a third of a cup of batter into the pan. If you want larger pancakes, pour more. For smaller pancakes pour less batter.

6. It will take about two minutes to cook the first side. You will know it is cooked when bubbles that will form on the top.

7. Flip it over and let it cook for a minute more. When the pancakes are golden brown, put them on a plate and enjoy.

* I have highlighted some “bossy” verbs (also known as imperative verbs) from the text. These verbs are used to begin each step.

Guided Reading Groups

Mrs. MescallUnder the Hawthorn Tree - Chapter Six

Find the meaning of these words in Chapter six.

temptation

stagnant

lichen

dejectedly

accurate

loathe

Are there any other words new to you? Make a note of them.

Choose three to four of these words and put them into your own sentences.

Optional Questions Chapter 6

What injury does Michael get when they cross the river?

What is Peggy’s proud discovery?

What is Mary Kate’s warning about food?

Why does Peggy have to stay within shouting distance of Michael when she searches for firewood?

How do you feel about Michael killing the rabbit?

Do you think Eily is being kind or unkind when she puts the hot blade against Michael’s knee? Explain your answer.

Matilda - Chapter Eleven

Reading Comprehension Qs

1. According to Matilda, what is Miss Trunchbull’s secret?

2. What does Bruce Bogtrotter take from Miss Trunchbull?3. What sort of cake does cook bring out from the kitchen for Bruce Bogtrotter?4. What does Miss Trunchbull make Bruce Bogtrotter do?5. How does Miss Trunchbull react to Bruce Bogtrotter’s success?6. What is the point of Miss Trunchbull’s plan, do you think?7. What might have happened if Bruce was unable to finish the cake?8. How do you think Miss Trunchbull feels when he finishes the cake and the children

cheered him on?

Find the meaning of these words in Chapter Eleven.

inhabit

shrivel

persuasive

cautious

grateful

Danny the Champion of the World - Chapter Eleven

Reading Comprehension Qs

1. Describe Danny’s idea about how to catch all 200 pheasants.2. What does Dad mean when he says, "If this thing works, it will revolutionize poaching."?3. Do you think the plan will work? Why? Why not?4. What does "quarter the dose" mean? 5. What did they decide to call Danny’s method of catching pheasants?6. Why did they decide to wait until Friday to carry out their plan?7. Make a timeline/storyboard to show their plan of action.

Find the meaning of these words in Chapter Eleven.

hollow

slit

method

scatter

landmark

Gaeilge

Recite the Briathra “Fuair”

Fuair mé

Fuair tú

Fuair sé

Fuair sí

Fuaireamar

Fuair sibh

Fuair siad

Maths (Day 4)

4th Class Word Problem

Read and answer each question:

There are 4 doctors working in a clinic. Each doctor has 2 nurses assisting them. There are two receptionists, Jay and Molly, working at the reception.

1. How many people are working in the clinic?

2. On Monday, 23 patients made appointments with each doctor. However, 6 of the patients did not show up. How many patients visited the clinic on Monday?

3. On Tuesday, Jay answered 45 phone calls and Molly answered 12 more calls than Jay did. How many calls were answered in total?

4. On Wednesday, a doctor called in sick. The two nurses and Jay called 36 patients to reschedule their appointments. How many calls did they each make?

5. Among the calls they made, 13 of the patients decided to cancel their appointments and the rest decided to postpone their appointments. How many appointments were postponed?