Please make sure any incomplete activities are done as part of your homework.
Reading and Comprehension Activities
Term 1 2016
These activities need to be done every
week
Silent
read a book of your choice for ten minutes each day. Record time and book on
your reading log.
Complete
your response to reading activities.
Complete
the comprehension task about main idea
Week – 2
Create
a storyboard about the parable of the Good Samaritan. It must have at least 6-8
boxes. Write one or two sentences to match each image.
Using
an iPad or laptop, research the Industrial Revolution. Use your note taking
skills to record 6-8 pieces of information about this topic.
Week – 3
Using
an iPad or laptop, research the Industrial Revolution. Use your note taking
skills to record 6-8 pieces of information about this topic.
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Develop
a Y chart about what it looks like, feels like and sounds like to be a good
buddy.
Week – 4
Complete
Lenten calendar as explained by your teacher
Write
a short summary about your silent reading book. It should be 3-4 sentences.
Week – 5
Complete
this week’s social skill activity “Be Filled With Gratitude.” There are so many
things in life we should be appreciative and thankful for so WHAT ARE YOU
GRATEFUL FOR TODAY? List 5 things you are grateful for and why you are grateful
for these things.
Continue
publishing your writing on Google Docs.
Week – 6
Go
to an online newspaper e.g. Daily Telegraph, The Times and find an article
where someone has shown an act of kindness. Summarise this article and explain
what the act of kindness was.
Write
a modern day version of the prodigal son.
Week – 7
Week – 8
Scan
the QR code and watch the video to confirm your understanding about main idea.
Read the text about grilled cheese and write a five-sentence summary.
Participate
in this week’s 100-word challenge.
Create
an 8-10 question quiz about the significant event in Australian history you
researched. Swap with a partner and complete each other’s quiz.