Spelling - Level 1Learning Intention: To use synonyms based on our observations.

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Complete the sections of this snapshot mat, either in a book or on Seesaw (SS).Remember, a synonym is a word that has a similar meaning. For example: shut and close.How many synonyms can you write about your garden?

Spelling - Level 1

Go out into your garden and make a list of all the things you can see. See if you can write down 15 things. Include the word in te reo if you know it. For example, birds (manu).

Put these words into alphabetical order.Write your words down into a book or share on Seesaw (SS).

Learning Intention: To put words into alphabetical order.

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Spelling - Level 1

Add an adjective (describing word) to each of your 15 words. You can add more than 1. For example, if you wrote down ‘flower’ as one one of your words, adjectives in front of it could be ‘rosy, red flower’.

Can do: Create a word search using your 15 words.

Learning Intention: To use adjectives to create interest.

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Spelling - Level 2

A prefix is a letter or group of letters which can be ‘fixed’ onto the beginning of a root word to change its meaning. Match these prefixes (on the left) with the root word (on the right). They are mixed up. Try one list per day.

Learning Intention: Create words using prefixes and root words.

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un portdis castbe cludeim evenover gavefor turnin hindex mantlesemi circle

un regulardis marinein senseil naturalim finishedir usednon legalsub propersuper capable

bi anglemicro cycleen playpoly donere portover ableuni gontri scopetrans nocular

Spelling - Level 2

Here are some common prefixes and what they mean. Add another two words to the ‘Words’ columns. One example has already been done for you.

Learning Intention: Create words using prefixes and root words.

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Prefixes Meaning Words(examples) Your Words Your Words

unsubdismisanticircumextransbiinter

notunderapartwrongagainstaroundout or ofacrosstwobetween

unevensubzerodisturbmistakeantidotecircumferenceexplodetransferbicycleinterview

Spelling - Level 2

Complete the task to the right on your own piece of paper or write directly into Seesaw (SS).

Then come up with some prefixes and root words of your own and ask someone to see if they can create the words like you did.

Learning Intention: Create words using prefixes and root words.

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Spelling - Level 3

A suffix is a group of letters that can be fixed onto the end of a word. The suffix ‘ist’ tells us when someone does something. For example if you study science then you are a scientist. Note how the end of the word ‘science’ changed when you added the suffix. Complete these sentences. You may need to use a dictionary to check the spelling once you have added the ‘ist’ ending.

An _______________ makes art works. A __________ talks through a dummy.A ________________ sings alone or solo. A __________ helps people plan their diet.A ________________ knows how to play the piano. A __________ answers phone calls.A ________________ know how to type. A __________ listens to your problems. A ________________ can play the violin. A __________ arranges flowers.A ________________ works with chemicals.A ________________ studies physics.

Learning Intention: To understand and create words using suffixes.

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Spelling - Level 3

Here is a list of common suffixes. Add a word to each, that ends with that suffix. For example: suffix = ful, word = wonderful.

tion = ful =less = er =ent = ward =ous = ible =able = ish =hood = dom =ment = ary =ance = age =ence = ty =ant = ship =ness = ist =sion = tion =

Learning Intention: To understand and create words using suffixes.

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Spelling - Level 3

Write down and circle the part of each word that is either a suffix or a prefix:

occasion kingdom friendshipextremely forbidden solutionsubtract foolish floatedpianist softness todaytranscript export joyousdancing retreat uncertainhorrible greatly disturbinternational misspell greaterslipped dictionary produce

Put 8 of these words into sentences that show you understand their meanings.You may even include more than one word in one sentence.

Learning Intention: To recap our understanding of suffixes and prefixes.

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Writing - Wednesday

Persuasive WritingChoose one topic below to writeabout.Success criteria:● Opening paragraph and closing paragraph both state your opinion. 2 or 3 lines.● Three paragraphs give your reasons and examples. Give lots of detail - 3 or 4 lines per

paragraph. Use Firstly, Secondly, Lastly to start these three paragraphs.

Learning Intention: State your opinion clearly to persuade others.

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Pets should be allowed in class. Pets should not be allowed in class.

Animals should be in the circus. It should be illegal for animals to be in the circus.

You find $100 in town so you should be able to keep it.

You find $100 in town but you should not keep it.

Graffiti is a type of art. Graffiti is vandalism.

Writing - Thursday

Learning Intention: Give reasons and examples to support your choice.

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Success criteria● Give three reasons to support your

choice.● Give examples of what you would do if

you controlled fire or water.

Writing - FridayLearning Intention: Write a main idea and supporting details.

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Choose one or more of these writing prompts. Rather than just writing a one-sentence answer, give your main idea and write some supporting details about why you feel this way. Think about your reader and make it interesting for them to read. Share on Seesaw (SS).

Writing - MondayLearning Intention: Write captions to describe an image.

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Catchy Captions

A caption is text that usually appears below an image to describe the image from your own unique perspective. A caption may be a few words or several sentences.

With permission, cut out some interesting pictures from magazines, newspapers, or junk mail. Write captions for 5 pictures. Share on Seesaw(SS).

Writing - TuesdayLearning Intention: To use adjectives in our writing.

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Sentence challenge

Can you write a sentence that uses two adjectives before a noun? Can you use a comma to separate the adjectives (because they are in a list)?

Example: The lonely, grey bird sat on its perch, dreaming about being set free.

Share on Seesaw(SS).