Framework for teaching – Year 4 Term 3 Week 3

Online and offline activities to support student learning at home.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Home Task Help unstack and re-stack your dishwasher OR help handwash and wipe up some dishes dry.

Watch the following video:

How to Organize Your Sock Drawer & Fold Marie Kondo Way | HappilySimplified - YouTube

Now choose a sock drawer and use this method to re-organise it. Did you know you can send your “lonely” socks to manrags for recycling which means they don’t go to landfill?!

Have you made your bed today?

Call and catch-up with a friend or family member.

Leave a nice note somewhere for a member of your family to find (e.g. in one of their shoes, under their pillow, in their sock drawer (now that it is tidy or in the biscuit tin!).

Morning

Session

English: Reading

This week, our comprehension strategy is Questioning. Ask a parent or sibling (or a friend over zoom!) to place a 'mystery object' into a bag. You may ask ten questions in order to try to identify the mystery object. Your family

English: Reading

Look at The Animal Games Inference Scenario Poster (see reading activity a). Can you think of some questions about what you see in the poster starting with the following words?

English: Reading

As you know, this week’s comprehension strategy is Questioning. On Monday, you watched the ABC TV episode from My Place. Think carefully about the character ‘Barangaroo’.

English: Reading

What are some questions that you have about Thunderstorms? Write them down.

Now read the non-fiction text about Thunderstorms (see reading activity b)

English: Reading

Look closely at this image below (also attached at the bottom of the framework-attachment c).

1. What do you see?

member or friend may only answer with a 'yes' or 'no'. Repeat the game a few times.

After playing, write the answers to the following questions students:

- How did questioning help you identify the mystery object?

- Which questions were the most helpful?

- What did you notice about the words used at the beginning of your questions?

- Who….?

- What….?

- When….?

- Where….?

- Why….?

- Is….?

- Will….?

- Does….?

- Could….?

Extension activity - Which questions can you use the picture directly to find the answer and which questions do you need to use your own knowledge and ideas to answer?

Imagine you had the chance to meet and interview Barangaroo. What questions would you like to ask her? You might like to ask questions about her daily life OR you may like to ask her questions about her relationships and friendships with other characters from My Place.

What punctuation mark do you need to use for your questions? Make sure that you check each sentence is punctuated correctly, please. Write at least ten questions.

You may like to revisit the video to think more deeply about it. Click here to see it again:

https://iview.abc.net.au/video/CH1047H013S00

Did this answer some of your questions? If so, write the answers to them. If it didn’t answer some of your questions, how could you find the answers to these?

Answer the following questions using the Thunderstorm text.

- When do thunderstorms happen?

- Where do thunderstorms happen?

- What damage can thunderstorms cause?

- How do you feel during a thunderstorm and why?

2. What do you think is happening?

3. What do you wonder? What questions do you have about this image?

Write your thoughts using the three headings above. The picture is attached in a larger version at the bottom of this document.

English: Spelling

Complete 3 activities from the Spelling Choice Board below.

Spelling Rule:

English: Spelling

As you know, our words come from other languages, Latin, Greek and Old German, just to name a few. Today, using a dictionary or your chrome book, find three words in the spelling list

English: Grammar

Underline the subject and the verb (doing word) in these simple sentences.

• The hamster ran around the hamster wheel.

English: Spelling

Newspaper Headline!!

Your goal is to write 3 newspaper headlines. They need to be dramatic and catch the reader’s attention.

English: Touch typing

Follow the link below to a touch-typing website to practise your typing skills.

https://www.typingclub.com

The letter combinations t-i, s-i and c-i are used to say ‘sh’.

and find the definition, pronunciation and origin of these words. Write these in your workbook or on google docs.

For example, I used wordsmyth to find Saturday:

https://kids.wordsmyth.net/we/?ent=saturday

Have a look and see if you can see where the word came from (early English/day of Saturn/God of farming in Roman mythology).

Use this website to help you: https://kids.wordsmyth.net/we/ or, if this doesn’t play nicely, go to a search engine and ask “where does the word Saturday come from” or whatever word you need!

• Scientists have discovered a new planet.

• The boy ate a hamburger.

Underline the subject (noun) and the verb (doing word) in these simple sentences.

• We have singing rehearsals before school.

• Birds wash themselves in our bird bath.

• Tom can read chapter books.

• I went to the beach.

You need to use two or three list words in each headline. So you can use up to nine words or as few as six.

Example:

FEROCIOUS PREY EATS TWENTY YEAR 4 KIDS!!

I underlined the list words too!!

Now it’s your turn!!

Scroll down and select one of the typing lessons.

Please use Google Chrome as a browser for this link. If you do not have Google Chrome-see instructions at the bottom of the framework to navigate through the student portal.

Optional: Use the tracking sheet at the bottom of the framework to record your progress today.

Break Do a movement break

Do a movement break Do a movement break

Do a movement break

Do a movement break

Dance Dance Dance – Zumba Kids | GoNoodle

https://family.gonoodle.com/activities/dance-dance-dance

I’m Still Learning – NTV- GoNoodle

https://family.gonoodle.com/activities/im-still-standing

Cat Party - Koo Koo Kanga Roo | GoNoodle

https://family.gonoodle.com/activities/cat-party

Bye Bye Bye – NTV | GoNoodle

https://family.gonoodle.com/activities/bye-bye-bye

Popping Bubbles - The Champiverse | GoNoodle

https://family.gonoodle.com/activities/poppin-bubbles

Morning

Session

Cont.

English: Writing

Let’s get to know some more characters from ‘My Place’. This is a wonderful book by Nadia Wheatley, but it is also a great TV series on the ABC. Watch the video about the character Barangaroo by clicking on this link:

https://iview.abc.net.au/video/CH1047H013S00

As you watch, take notes about the similarities and differences between your life and the life of Barangaroo.

Write as many sentences as you can that show the

English: Writing

Today’s writing is all about the writing technique ‘Show, Don’t Tell’. This technique helps bring your writing to life! This is where authors don’t tell you exactly how someone is feeling, they give you clues in the character’s actions instead. Notice how the clues lie in the verbs – the things the characters DO. For example, instead of saying ‘He was so sad’, an author might say ‘He swallowed hard and bit his lip, fighting back the tears that stung his eyes.’ In the episode of My Place that you watched yesterday,

English: Writing

Today we are going to continue to explore the words used in ‘Show, Don’t Tell’ writing. The most important words you use when writing with this technique are VERBS.

Remind yourself what the function/job of verbs is.

Scroll down to the worksheet at the end of this document. If you don’t have access to a printer, just write the activity out on a piece of paper (it’s good practice for handwriting!).

Circle the verbs that the author has used and then say

English: Writing

Today, you are going to write a narrative about this image.

This chart will tell you about the parts (building blocks) for a good narrative. Make sure you include them all.

English: Handwriting

Ask someone to read aloud these sentences for you to write out. Use your knowledge of your spelling words and focus on listening carefully to what the person reads aloud. Compare your sentences after and score your handwriting out of 5 stars.

The mission was to pay attention to the action and repeat the motion.

My passion for design got the attention of eighteen members of the council.

similarities and differences between your life and Barangaroo’s.

Use the following words to help you write sentences that show the differences:

• but • however • whereas • on the other hand • though • unlike

For example:

I wear clothing bought from a store, whereas Barangaroo and her friends wear clothing that they make from the animals they hunt.

Barangaroo experienced many different feelings, such as feeling happy, angry, frightened, shocked, excited.

What are some things she might have done to show these feelings?

For example, if you are frightened, your muscles become tense, your heart might be beating quickly and your palms might be sweaty.

Write some sentences to show how an author might communicate when a character is feeling:

• Happy • Sad • Excited • Hungry • Scared • Embarrassed • Jealous

Hint: think about what the characters might DO when they are feeling this way.

how you think the character is feeling.

Remember: Complication = the problem the character faces

Resolution = how the character solves the problem

Challenge: Use the ‘Show, Don’t Tell’ technique to describe how your character is feeling in this moment.

Use this video to remind yourself about this writing technique. Do your best to bring your writing to life!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4RthqSOcR0

The foundation had a cure to save the environment.

Morning Tea Morning Tea Break Morning Tea Break Morning Tea Break Morning Tea Break Morning Tea Break

Middle

Session

Mathematics: Multiplication

Follow the link below and practise solving some array problems.

https://www.scootle.edu.au/ec/viewing/L106/index.html#

Using the grid paper below and a dice (interactive dice link https://nrich.maths.org/6717 ), roll two numbers at a time and colour an array on your grid paper to match.

Example:

Mathematics: Multiplication

Watch he following video on factors.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJ-T8z2-Zg4

Using the rainbow worksheet attached, think of the factors that can be multiplied to get the number in the middle of each rainbow.

Example:

All the red numbers in the example above are the factors for the number 48.

1 x 48 = 48

2 x 24 = 48

3 x 16= 48

4 x 12= 48

Mathematics: Multiplication

Yesterday we learnt about factors ( whole numbers that can be multiplied to get another whole number).

Today we will be learning about multiples.

Multiples are the answer you get when you multiply one number by another.

Mathematics: Angles

Today will be learning about lines.

Types of lines we will use today:

Using the lines above as a guide, follow these steps:

Mathematics: Angles

What is an angle?

Look at where these two lines meet. The angle is the amount of space between where they join. It’s also the amount of turn between them.

If we imagine that these two lines were on an analog clock face. As the minute and hour hands move, they create different angles between them.

We measure angles using degrees – the symbol for this is °.

We use a protractor as our measuring tool.

Use different colours for each set of 2 numbers and keep rolling until you fill your grid paper.

How many arrays could you fit on your page? Is there a way you could fit more? What’s your strategy?

6 x 8= 48

See how many rainbows you can complete (worksheet attached below)!

See the multiple pick, flip and check example below.

Example:

1. Draw a horizontal line at the bottom of your page, leaving 3cm on the left and righthand sides of your page.

2. Label the point on the bottom left A and the point on the bottom right B.

3. Draw a 5cm perpendicular line, starting at point A, going up the page.

4. Label the end point of this line C.

5. Draw another 5cm perpendicular line, starting at point B, going up the page.

6. Label the end point of this line D.

7. Join point C and D with a horizontal line.

8. Inside your shape draw two parallel lines that look like a curved train track.

What shape did A, B, C & D make?

Follow this link to practise identifying and making some different angles

https://www.abcya.com/games/bow_and_angle

Think about your Maths activity from yesterday, can you identify some angels in the picture you created?

Using the attachments below, make your own pick, flip and check cards.

If you don’t have any pegs at home, you can use paper clips or hair pins.

See if you can memorise some multiples for these numbers. How do you think this will help you to learn or remember your timetables?

Mathematics: Mathletics

Complete an activity of your choice on Mathletics.

Mathematics: Mathletics

Complete an activity of your choice on Mathletics.

Mathematics: Mathletics

Complete an activity of your choice on Mathletics.

Mathematics: Mathletics

Complete an activity of your choice on Mathletics.

Mathematics: Mathletics

Complete an activity of your choice on Mathletics.

Mindfulness Break

Do a mindfulness activity

On & Off - Flow | GoNoodle

https://family.gonoodle.com/activities/on-and-off

Do a mindfulness activity

See attached PDF for all task cards.

Do a mindfulness activity

Bring It Down - Flow | GoNoodle

https://family.gonoodle.com/activities/bring-it-down

Do a mindfulness activity

See attached PDF for all task cards.

Do a mindfulness activity

Try Your Best - Think About It | GoNoodle

https://family.gonoodle.com/activities/try-your-best

Middle

Session

Cont.

English: Reading Eggspress

Work on your Reading Eggs level

English: Reading Eggspress

Work on your Reading Eggs level

English: Reading Eggspress

Work on your Reading Eggs level

English: Reading Eggspress

Work on your Reading Eggs level

English: Reading Eggspress

Work on your Reading Eggs level

Science: Day & Night

Look at the picture below and write down one thing you know about the sun on a piece of paper.

Watch this video about the Sun The Sun | Educational Video for Kids. - YouTube.

Answer these questions:

What is the sun?

What is the sun made from?

How long does it take light from the sun to reach Earth?

History:

Last week, you read up European Contact on this website. Today, it would be good if you could read from European Contact down to British Colonisation:

https://kids.kiddle.co/Indigenous_Australians#History_of_Aboriginal_Australia

There is a lot of information in this website but if you read it carefully and at least a couple of times, you will get a picture of what it might have been like for the Indigenous people.

After your finish the reading, please think about and answer these questions in your workbook or on google docs:

1.The article mentioned “foraging” as a method of finding food. What is foraging? Hint: look in the dictionary/google it.

PDHPE:

What are our five food groups?

● Fruit

● Vegetables, legumes and beans

● Dairy

● Grains and cereals

● Meats, poultry, fish, eggs, tofu, nuts and seeds

Our bodies need various servings of these food groups each day.

Activity 1:

Create a poster that shows the five food groups and amount of servings we should be having in our diet each

Visual Art:

This activity is linked to our history unit.

Watch this short video from the National Library of Australia about a convict (Joseph Lycett) who was allowed to draw and paint Aboriginal people in the early days of the colonies in Sydney and Newcastle: https://youtu.be/zDfAV7oJOh0

In your workbook or on google docs, have a think about the art of Joseph Lycett:

1. What can we learn about the past from his paintings?

2. How is a painting different from a photograph?

3. Now it is your turn……using a blank piece of paper and a lead pencil and some colour

Project Based Learning: Watch this video about aid given to foreign countries by Australia. https://www.inquisitive.com/video/53-overseas-aid

1. What sort of things does Australian tax money get spent on? 2. What are the two main reasons Australia gives money to overseas countries? 3. How much will Australia spend on foreign aid next year? 4. What would you spend the countries money on? 5. Research what charity you would give money to if Newport PS raised $3000 to donate?

Mike Pawley is a Northern Beaches local who owns several shoe shops and helps support a school called Happy Days in Cambodia. Watch this video on Happy Days school.

Read through the information below about the Sun.

Highlight any new words or words you don’t understand.

True or false?

1. The sun is the largest star in the universe?

2. The sun is made of hydrogen and helium gas.

3. The surface of the sun is hotter than it’s core.

4. The sun produces light energy and heat energy.

5. The sun does not move.

2. How many different nations were there in pre-colonial Australia?

3. The article states that: There is evidence to suggest that what is now called Queensland was the most densely populated area of pre-contact Australia. Please list reasons why many Aboriginal people may have lived there at the time.

day. Make sure you also add in the ‘sometimes’ foods (chocolate, chips etc) to your poster.

Activity 2:

Write the answers to the following questions:

1. Why do we need to eat healthy?

2. What does healthy food do for our body?

3. Why isn’t junk food in our food groups?

4. Talk about the foods which we should eat lots of and the foods that we should eat only small amounts of.

Links:

● https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9ymkJK2QCU

● https://healthy-kids.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/AGTHE.png

pencils, create a picture of yourself showing the environment in which you live. You might like to use the ocean or one of the headlands as part of your illustration. Or it could be your backyard or Newport Oval. It’s up to you. Sketch an outline lightly at first. If you would like a hand with the idea of shading, go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcArirjpfOE

Would you like to go to school in Cambodia? https://sites.google.com/site/happydaysfoundationaustralia/ Extension: Research the country Cambodia.

• What language do they speak?

• What currency do they use?

• What animals do they have?

• What are their main industries?

• What else can you tell us about Cambodia?

● https://healthy-kids.com.au/kids/primary-school/the-five-food-groups-1/

Extension Activities:

1. Sort your fridge and cupboard into the five food groups so it is nice and organised

2. Does a member of your family have too much of the ‘sometimes’ foods each day. Write a meal plan for them for what they could be eating each day to encourage a healthier diet.

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Afternoon Session

Visual Art:

Shhhhhh, it’s a secret!

Sport

This week challenge yourself to complete this workout at home everyday. The challenge is to spell out your full name.

A 25 Star jumps

B 10 Crunches

Second Step Program

Lesson 11: Managing strong feelings

(see Second Step lesson plan + activity below)

Grow your mind Episode 2 Bob It Up Listen to this podcast. https://open.spotify.com/episode/7Ae3AIEgV4Vc9WDLtrCYE9 Colour in the picture attached to this framework as you listen.

Sport Mr Moran has posted a variety of sport challenges in ‘Mr Moran’s PE’ Google Classroom. To join this online class,

• go to https://sites.google.com/view/newportcb • click on the Google Classroom icon • click on the + symbol at the top right side of the page

National Principal’s Day is coming up on August 6. At our school, we have many teachers and staff who make sure our school is a great place to be. Of course, none of this is possible without a great school leader. We want to celebrate the wonderful Mrs Baldi and all that she does to make Newport a place for everyone. To show our appreciation for all the big and little things she does to make our school a special place, pick from the activities below and create something special to share with her. The teachers will put these together to make a surprise for Mrs Baldi.

C 15 Squats

D 8 Push ups

E 30 second wall sit

F 30 seconds air punching

G 5 Burpees

H 10 Squat Jumps

I 15 Tricep dips

J 10 reverse lunges

K 5 Push Ups

L 10 Skater lunges

M 10 Burpees

N 15 Burpees

O 20 High Knees

P 10 Toe touches

Q 15 High kicks

R 1 Min Plank

S 30 Mountain Climbers

T 20 Tuck Jumps

U 10 Squats

V 10 Push Ups

• click on ‘join class’ • enter the following code IgI7q3y

If you do not have access online: go outside and practice some batting, bowling and fielding for cricket . Play with a sibling, parent or just practise against a wall.

W 10 Box Jumps

X 10 Box step ups

Y 15Lunges

Z 20 Star Jumps

Spelling Resources

Sight Words Family Words Rule Words Theme Words Extension Words 1. council 2. eighteen 3. know 4. Saturday 5. twenty

6. whey 7. prey 8. endure 9. procedure 10. cure

11. motion 12. action 13. attention 14. mission 15. passion

16. aboriginal 17. Torres Strait Islands 18. sustainable 19. sustainability 20. technology

21.conscious 22.stationary 23. precious 24. inspiration 25. ferocious

Mathematics Resources

Reading activities

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Second Steps Program & PDHPE

: Lesson 11: Managing Strong Feelings

Today you are going to practise and learn about the first of the Calming-Down Steps we heard in the song.

Do you remember where we left off and your discussion about strong emotions?

What were two things that you can do to calm down?

Sometimes imagining a stop signal can help you to calm down when you to recognise you are feeling a big emotion.

Take a minute to think of a good signal for yourself, one you might really use. You should write it down to help yourself remember it.

What can you do to name your feeling? Sometimes saying what you are feeling out loud can help.

How do you think using a ‘stop’ signal and naming your feeling can help when you feel a strong emotion?

Why might you want to stay in control of your feelings and emotions?

When people at our school are in control of their emotions, it creates a calm environment.

The first thing you need to do is tell your mind and body to stop. You are going to learn how to stop all the chaos that goes on in your brain and body when strong emotions take over.

Think of a time, today or this week, when you can use your stop signal and name your feelings.

If your link to Typing Club doesn’t work, try these steps: 1.Go to your student portal

2.Scroll down and click more apps

3.Scroll down the page and click on the Typing Club link

4. Scroll down and select one of the typing lessons.