Dear 5th and 6th Class,I hope you are all keeping well. I just want to say a very big well done again for all the fantastic work you have been doing at home. The quality of the work I have been receiving is really good. You should be very proud of your efforts. I hope you enjoyed Eurovision week last week. I have enjoyed receiving your songs. Some future Eurovision song entries for Ireland in what I have received so far!! The quality of the country projects that I have received to date have been excellent. It is clear that a lot of time and effort went into them. Well done. Thank you 6th class for sending your graduation photos to me. I hope you enjoyed putting back on the school uniform again!! The pictures were really nice with some lovely backgrounds. They will look really well in the yearbook. So this week in Maths we are moving on to capacity. We are nearly finished the entire 5th and 6th class curriculum in Maths for this year. So a big well done. That’s a great achievement guys. This week we will also finish reading our novel and take a closer look at World War 11. Probably the biggest thing to tell you is that I am only uploading work for 4 days as we were due to be closed on Friday 29th May due to the Bank Holiday weekend. So you have a lovely long four day weekend coming up! I know you’ll be all gutted!!!! Finally, for a bit of fun, give the PE challenges a go and see how you do. There are two more challenges this week. Two more challenges to see if you can beat myself and Ms Radford. Best of Luck!!!Challenge 1: Balloon Challengehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnoWMY5Dql8 Ms Radfordhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDzBAkzJ-5k&t=91s Mr MooneyChallenge 2: Tennis ball roll on a surfacehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4okFNdXdb4 Ms Radfordhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZ3y5-OHVMU Mr MooneyTake care everyone and keep up the great work you are doing.Best Regards,Mr Mooney

Monday 25 th May: Maths:We are moving on to ‘Capacity’ this week – its Chapter 33 (P.172) Sixth Class and its Chapter 32 (p.170) Fifth Class.

Please ensure all work has a heading, date and each question is given the correct number/letter in your copy.

6th ClassPage 172 – CapacityThis page is all about estimation – Capacity is the amount of liquid a container can hold!

A teaspoon holds about 5ml An average car fuel tank holds about 60l (nothing average about

that car!!) A standard milk carton holds 1l A domestic oil tank holds about 1,000l

P.172: Q1 & Q2 Write the best estimate for each picture

Page 173: Capacity Remember,

1,000ml = 1l 2 376/1000L = 2.376L 350ml = 350/1000L= 0.35L1l = 1,000ml 70ml = 70/1000L =

0.07L3ml = 3/1000L = 0.003L

Complete Q1 (a-f) Complete Q2 (a-f) Complete Q3 (a-f)

Examples: Q1 a) i) 450/1000L ii) 0.450L Q2 a) 2 1/2L = 2,500 ml Q3 a) ½ L = 500ml

5th ClassPage 171 – CapacityWe use litres (l) and millilitres (ml) to measure the capacity of containers. Capacity means the amount a container can hold. Look at the pictures on the top of page 171 to see the amounts that different containers hold. Use the pictures to help you complete Q1.

Q1. Circle what you think is the best estimate of the capacity of each of these containers. Please do Qs. 2 and 3. (TIP: one is multiplication and one is division)Then complete the Maths Fact and Challenge.

Page 172 – Litres and millilitresRemember: 1ml = 1/1000 L = 0.001 L468ml = 468/1000 L = 0.468 L 79ml = 79/1000 L = 0.079 L3ml = 3/1000 L = 0.003 L 7ml = 7/1000 L = 0.007 LComplete Q1 a – fThen DO Q2 a – fRemember: First write them as fractions of a litre.Example: 0.009 L = 9/1000 L = 9ml

English:Phonics, Punctuation & Grammar:

1. Circle the correct spelling – ortopsy or autopsy 2. Circle the correct spelling – cyclist or ciclist 3. Circle the correct spelling – literassy or literacy 4. Circle the correct spelling – prepear or prepare 5. A synonym for analyse is: write, read, understand 6. Circle the correct prefix for the word: You can talk over long distances by

micro/tele phone. 7. Expand: Could’ve - ________________8. Circle the correct homophone: Is the write/right side of the ship port or

starboard?9. Count the syllables: Physician = _______ & Politician = _________10.Write the past and present participle of the verb ‘bully’: was _____________

& is ________________11.Which is correct? A) Bill prefers eggs that are laid by free-roaming hens or

B) Bill prefers free-range eggs. 12.Add speech marks to show direct speech – Walking into the kitchen, Joe

asked, what’s cooking?13.Punctuate – Are the girls toys inside their bags asked the mans wife14.Add the correct pronoun – Did you hurt _______ when you fell over? 15.Add the correct pronoun – My friends taught ________ how to play chess. 16.Circle the adverb – Kane wandered aimlessly down the hillside.

Remember: An adverb describes actions.17. Circle the preposition –The crimson evening sun blazed across the valley. 18.Circle the nouns– The long shadows created by the sun made interesting

patterns on the land.

19.The underlined text is (the infinitive of the verb) or (a phrase)? – Kane felt the sun on his back as he walked to his destination. Tip: An  infinitive usually begins with the word “to” and is followed by the base form of a verb  (the simple form of the verb  that you would find in the dictionary). Examples of  infinitives  include to read, to run, to jump, to play, to sing, to laugh, to cry, to eat, and to go.

20. Circle the conjunction – Although he was tired, Kane kept walking.

Persuasive writing: Choose one of these topics and write a persuasive piece about it – remember you’re trying to persuade someone to agree with your opinion:

School uniforms should be banned (write to Mr. Flood) Pets should be allowed in school (write to Mr. Flood) School holidays should be longer (write to An Taoiseach – Leo

Varadkar) All homeless people should be given a home (Write to Michael D.

Higgins) The internet should be free for everyone (write to a broadband

supplier)

Gaeilge:Fuaimeanna agus Focail, Aonad 30. Leathanach 91.

Use your dictionary to look up the meanings of any words you do not understand. Learn the spellings for box 1 and put these words into sentences. Make sure to use different verbs in your sentences.

Complete activities A & B

Athscríobh na habairtí- Re-write the sentences correctly:1. san Iodáil Bhí anuaraidh. an chlann ar saoire:

_______________________________________2. na hearraí sna malaí Cuireann gach lá. an siopadóir:

_______________________________________3. abhaile um tráthnóna. Tháinig an altra:

_______________________________________4. bosca seacláidí san ollmhargadh. na cailíní Chonaic ar

sheilf: _______________________________________

SESE: This week we conclude reading “The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas.” Let us explore in greater detail, the events which took place upon which our novel is based upon.

World War II

The economic crisis in GermanyIn 1932, Germany was in an economic crisis with high unemployment. In the general election that year, the national socialist party (Nazi party) won the majority of seats in the German parliament (Reichstag). Adolf Hitler, the leader of the Nazi party, became Chancellor (Taoiseach) of Germany in January 1933. Hitler and many of the German people were angry about all the money they had to pay after World War 1.

This is Hitler addressing the Nazi party!Hitler’s aim was to make Germany into a powerful empire called the 3rd Reich. He began to re-arm his country and had many of his enemies imprisoned or killed. He blamed trade unions and the Jew’s for Germany’s economic collapse or recession. He banned strikes and Jews were persecuted and

forced to identify themselves by wearing a yellow badge in the shape of the Star of David. Nazis and their supporters then attacked Jewish shops, homes and synagogues.

World War 2 begins:In 1938, Germany and Austria united. Hitler wanted to take back areas of Europe that Germany had lost after World War 1. On September 1st, 1939, Germany invaded Poland. 2 days later, Britain and France declared war on Germany and World War II began. Blitzkrieg: In just 1 month in 1940, Germany took over Norway, Denmark, The Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg and France. The Germans used a system of warfare called Blitzkrieg (lightning war). This involved launching a surprise attack using large numbers of tanks to overrun a country. Aircraft followed the tanks, bombing any defences that the tanks missed. Infantry units (soldiers) then moved in to destroy any remaining areas of resistance.

Jews in hiding: In 1942, a 13-year-old Jewish girl called Anne Frank went into hiding in Amsterdam along with her parents, her sister and four others. For 2 years, they were kept safe. Anne kept a diary during this time. In 1944, they were betrayed and captured by the Nazis. Anne died in a concentration camp in Belsen in March 1945. Remember we read about Anne Frank in more detail earlier in the year.

The house of Anne Frank in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Remember the picture of Anne Frank and her house from last week’s lesson on Famous features of Europe.

This is an extract from her diary:

Amsterdam, October 29th, 1943The atmosphere is so oppressive, and sleepy and heavy as lead. You don’t hear a single bird singing outside, and a deadly close silence hangs everywhere, catching hold of me as if it will drag me down into an underworld. I feel like a songbird whose wings have been brutally clipped and who is beating itself in utter darkness against the bars of its cage. Hot History:More than 6 million Jews were sent to concentration camps such as those in Auschwitz and Belsen. They were tortured, used in medical experiments or gassed to death. Their tragedy is known as the holocaust.

CHECKPOINT1. Why did WWII break out in Europe in 1939?2. Describe how the Germans took over a country.

3. Why were Anne Frank and her family in hiding?

Tuesday 26 th May Maths:Please ensure all work has a heading, date and each question is given the correct number/letter in your copy.

6th ClassP.173 – (Still on Capacity)

Complete Q4 & Q5 When dividing for Q4 change the 3.5L to mlWhen multiplying for Q5 convert your answers (mls) to Litres and Ml P.174 – Capacity

Complete Q1 (all) this is just revision of yesterday’s work Complete Q2 (all) Use the coloured box on P,174 to help you with

these operations (great revision of long multiplication and division)

Complete Q3 (C and D) – A = 7.257L, 7.675L, 7.650L i) 7.257 + 7.675 = 14.932L & ii) 7.676L – 7.650L = 26ml

As a challenge – Try complete the word problems Q4, Q5 & Q6

5th Class P.171 – (Still on litres and millilitres)Remember: The metric system is quite easy when we use decimal places.Example: 5.269 L = 5,269ml 6,149ml = 6.149 L

5,039ml = 5.039 L 7,004ml = 7.004 L2.235 L = 2,235ml 6.095 L = 6,095ml4.008 L = 4,008ml 3.472 L = 3,472ml

Now complete Q. 3 a – f Q. 4 a – f

P.172 – (Using measures)We use graduated jugs or cylinders to accurately measure the amount of liquid in a container. Graduated means marked with units of measurement.

In Example A, page 172, the graduated jug in the picture has a capacity of 1 litre or 1000ml. It now contains 300ml of liquid. In Example B, page 172, the graduated cylinder in the picture has a capacity of 1000ml or 1 litre. It now contains 25ml of liquid. Complete Q.1 – Read the graduated measures and write the correct measure of fluid. For Q.2 you must draw the correct amount of fluid. BE CAREFUL when filling in your markings on the containers.Finally Q.3 – use 3 colours to top up each container. Write the total for each container. Use the example to help you. BE CAREFUL when filling in your markings on the containers.

English: NovelCHAPTER NINETEEN, TWENTY VocabularyVocabulary: Word analogies are equations in which the first pair of words or phrases has the same relationship as the second pair of words or phrases. For example, UGLY is to BEAUTIFUL as SHARP is to DULL. Both pairs of words are opposites. Choose a word from the Word Box to complete each of the analogies below.

WORD BOX

appalled logically random

implanted mercilessly unaccustomed

1. CONFUSED is to PUZZLED as EMBEDDED is to ______________________.

2. POOR is to WELL OFF as ______________________ is to USED TO.

3. PLANNED is to _________________________ as INNOCENT is to GUILTY.

4. ________________________ is to HORRIFIED as EXCITED is to THRILLED.

5. EARLY is to LATE as ____________________________ is to KINDLY.

6. REASONABLY is to _______________________ as JOYFUL is to HAPPILY.

Read chapter 19 to find out what happens when Bruno is able to get inside the camp. Answer the questions. 1. How does the weather threaten Bruno's plans?2. What does Bruno do with his clothes?3. How do the boys feel when they're finally on the same side of the fence?4. How does the reality of the camp differ from the way Bruno imagined it? In you answer you should compare how Bruno imagined the camp with what Bruno actually sees in the camp.5. What two types of people are there in the camp?6. Why doesn't Bruno leave when he sees what the camp is really like? 7. How does Bruno come to hold Shmuel's hand in the airtight room and what does Bruno tell Shmuel in this moment?

Diary entry:Like Anne Frank kept her diary, I’d like you to complete a diary entry about a feeling or experience you have felt that she may have felt while in hiding:

Scared of getting caughtWorried about her familyFear of the unknown (going to the concentration camp)Being away from extended family and friendsCan you think of another one?

Remember: you are writing about a time when you may have experienced one or more of the above feelings.

Gaeilge:

Fuaimeanna agus Focail, Aonad 30. Leathanach 91. Use your dictionary to look up the meanings of any words you do

not understand. Learn the spellings for box 2 and put these words into sentences. Make sure to use different verbs in your sentences.

Complete activities C & D

Finish the sentences below using the 3 options in the box and translate the sentences:

1. Tá na páistí sásta mar _______________________________.2. Bhí Daidí crosta leis na páistí mar _____________________________.3. Cheannaigh Daidí bia san ollmhargadh agus ______________________.

4. Cheannaigh Mamaí gluaisteán nua mar ____________________________.

bhí a lán breagán ar an urlár bhuaigh sí airgead sa lottoníl aon obair bhaile acu chuir sé an bia sa charr

SESE: World War II Continued: The Blitz:After its success in mainland Europe, Germany turned its attention to Britain. In the summer of 1940, the Luftwaffe (German air force) began bombing British cities. During one of the worst periods, London was bombed 76 nights in a row! This is known as the blitz.

The battle of Britain:The battle of Britain took place between July and November 1940. It was fought by the British and German air forces over the English Channel. Germany expected Britain to surrender. However, the British people, led by Prime Minister Winston Churchill, worked together like never before to survive this terrible ordeal. Churchill inspired the people with his rousing speeches. America entered the war in 1941, giving new hope to the Allies.

Hot History:During WWII, the countries that opposed (went against) Germany were known as the Allies.

The Eastern Front:Germany attacked the Soviet Union (Russia) along the Eastern Front in June 1941 and overran large parts of the country. During the winter of 1943l severe cold

and the resistance of the Soviet people caused the Germans to stop their advance at the city of Leningrad. They surrounded and attacked Leningrad for 3 years! This situation is called a siege. By the time the siege was lifted in 1944, more than 600,000 of Leningrad’s people had died from cold, hunger and disease and the German army had killed a further 200,000.

America enters the war:Japan, like Germany, aimed to take over its neighbouring countries. The Japanese expected the Americans to try to stop them from invading the countries in Southeast Asia, so they planned a surprise attack to destroy America’s battleships. On December 7th, 1941, they bombed an American naval base in Pearl Harbour in Hawaii. America declared war on Japan the next day. In the next 5 months, the Japanese took over Burma, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines. A series of battles took place between the Americans and the Japanese in the Pacific Ocean in 1943 and 1944. The Americans then bombed Japan’s capital city Tokyo, killing more than 120,000 people.

Attack on Pearl Harbour by Japanese Air raid on Tokyo by AmericansCheckpoint:

1. What happened on December 7th 1941?2. Why did America enter the war??3. Describe the Blitz.4. What was the battle of Britain?5. What happened in Leningrad for over 3 years until it finally lifted in

1944?

PE:

Space out your PE over the next 3 days. It is important to stay active which I’m sure plenty of you are anyway. Here’s just some other ideas.

How many yoga poses can you master? I have the flexibility of a cement wall so failed miserably! Give this work out a go too – it’s great! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbXwC_MTbSg (How good are you at the alphabet yoga?)PE Challenges – links already provided.

Wednesday 27 th May Maths:Please ensure all work has a heading, date and each question is given the correct number/letter in your copy.

6th ClassPage 175 – Capacity (Volume) The amount of space taken up by a solid shape is called its volume.We make use of cubes when measuring volume.To measure a cube we multiply: Length x Width x Height (L x W x H)

We write it like this cm3 (cm cubed): 1cm x 1cm x 1cm = 1cm3 P.175 for Q1 complete a table like the one on the page in your

copy P.175 for Q2 only do B P.175 Q3 (a-d)

Remember, L x W x H or if you can, count the cubes!

5th ClassPage 173 – Capacity – Addition and subtraction A gardener’s watering can contains 3.425 L of water. 1.439 L of plant food is added. How much liquid is in the can now?

3.425 L + 1.439 L

4.864 LNow have a go at Q.1 – They are all addition.

A large bottle of fabric conditioner holds 2 ½ L. Mark did seven washes using 30ml for each. How much conditioner was left?2 ½ L = 2.5 L 2.500 L30ml x 7 = 210ml - 0.210 L

2.290 LNow have a go at Q.2. They are all subtraction.Then complete Q.3. BE CAREFUL with the signs!

As a challenge have a go at the word problems, 4, 5 and 6.

English:Phonics, Punctuation & Grammar:

1. Circle the correct spelling – publication or publercation 2. Circle the correct spelling – sheild or shield 3. Circle the correct spelling – fergiveness or forgiveness 4. Circle the correct spelling – shaken or shakern 5. A synonym for decide is – choose, decipher, declare6. Circle the correct prefix for the verb – to brighten the room we un/re

painted the walls. 7. Expand: Should’ve - _______________

8. Circle the correct homophone – the ship had a steal/steel hull. 9. Count the syllables: Percussion = ________ & mission = ___________10.Write the past and present participles of the verb decay: was _____________

& is ____________11.Listed alphabetically. The second word is__________: charade, charisma,

charcoal, charity12.Add speech marks to show direct speech – What a great song! Marvelled

Ali. Who’s singing?13.Punctuate – whatve you done to it asked the childs big sister 14.Add the correct pronoun: we, us, ours, ourselves – We finished the work

_____. 15.Add the correct pronoun: this, that, these, those- Those cakes are

delicious, but have you tried __________?16.Circle the adverb – Tara almost fell off her bike on the way to school. 17.Circle the verb group – Tara was shaken after her scare. 18.Circle the definite article – The girl who has never fallen off her bike has

kept her record. Remember: The definite article  is the word "the." It is used before a noun to define it as something specific.

19.The underlined text is (the infinitive of a verb) or (a phrase) – Tara wants to compete in bike races when she is older.

20.Tip: An  infinitive usually begins with the word “to” and is followed by the base form of a verb  (the simple form of the verb  that you would find in the dictionary). Examples of  infinitives  include to read, to run, to jump, to play, to sing, to laugh, to cry, to eat, and to go.

21.Circle the conjunctions – For relaxation, Tara either reads or plays computer games.

The day Campile stood still: During WWII, although Ireland was a neutral country (wasn’t involved in the war), there were several bombings by the Luftwaffe (German air force). One of these took place in our local village, Campile. On august 26th, 1940, just after lunch time, the Luftwaffe dropped bombs on the Co-op (it was a building that was opposite Centra- in the big boarded up yard!) killing 3 local women. Although it was never confirmed why Campile was bombed there have been 3 well-known theories:

1. The Germans were lost and thought they were over a small town in Wales

2. The Germans were running out of fuel and had to lighten the load in the aircraft.

3. The English soldiers were found with butter wrappers from the creamery and if Ireland was neutral they shouldn’t be supporting English soldiers.

Which of these do you think is the reason for the bombing? Or do you have another theory? I would be interested to hear your opinion. Please write out your thoughts or theory on why this happened?

An unexploded bomb

Gaeilge:Fuaimeanna agus Focail, Aonad 30. Leathanach 91.

Use your dictionary to look up the meanings of any words you do not understand. Learn the spellings for box 3 and put these words into sentences. Make sure to use different verbs in your sentences.

Complete activities E & F

Finish the sentences below using the options in the box and translate the sentences:

1. Bíonn dathanna deasa ar na duilleoga agus _______________________.2. Bhí sceitimíní ar na páistí mar bhí ____________________________.3. Bhí an feirmeoir sa pháirc agus ______________________________.4. An Samhradh a bhí ann agus bhí _____________________________.

bhí tarbh sa pháirc freisin titeann said sa bhfómharan ghrian go hard sa spéir an carbabhal sa pháirc

SESE: World War IIGermany surrenders:The Allies, including Britain, France, America and Canada, planned an invasion of German-occupied France from the west. The invasion, led by American General, Dwight d. Eisenhower, took place on June 6th 1944. When 4,000 Allied ships and 10,000 troops landed on the beaches of Normandy (This was known as D-Day) there began a series of battles which forced the Germans back to berlin. After heavy bombing from the Allies along the Western Front and attacks by the Soviets along the Eastern Front, Germany surrendered on May 7th 1945. On May 8th, celebrations were held in Europe to mark the end of the war. This was known as VE Day (Victory in Europe Day).

Big celebrations around Europe on VE DayJapan surrenders:On august 6th 1945, an American aircraft dropped a nuclear bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima, killing around 70,000 people! 3 days later, a second bomb was dropped on the Japanese city of Nagasaki, killing around 40,000 people. Thousands more suffered horrific burns and many of those who survived suffered lifelong effects of radiation. US President, Harry Truman, said the bombing was necessary, as an invasion of Japan would have led to an even greater number of deaths. On August 15th 1945, Japan surrendered.

The explosion from Hiroshima & NagasakiThe Aftermath:WWII lasted for 6 years and resulted in the deaths of an estimated 50 million people, most of whom were innocent civilians. After the war, Germany was divided into two territories: East and West Germany. It also lost some of its territory to Poland the Soviet Union. America provided economic (money) aid to the devastated countries of Europe under the Marshall Plan. Germany did not have to pay reparations (damages) this time, like it did after World War 1.

Checkpoint: Why do you think there was no reparations for Germany after WWII?

Reparation: Is the action of making amends for a wrong one has done, by providing payment or other assistance to those who have been wronged.The compensation for war damage paid by a defeated state.

Do you think America was right to drop the nuclear bombs on Japan? Why/Why not?

Imagine you were in London on VE Day – describe the scene and explain how people are feeling.

Thursday 28 th May MathsPlease ensure all work has a heading, date and each question is given the correct number/letter in your copy.Page 176 – Capacity (Volume)

Today you’re using the formula that you learned yesterday (Length x Width x Height) to find the volume of different shapes!

When measuring larger volumes and capacities we use cubic metres (m3)

For Q1: It is asking you to find the volume of your classroom – if you can, measure your bedroom or wherever it is you do your work – so you must measure the length (10m), the width (8m) and the height (2.2m) so I round it to (2m). Then you multiply your L x W x H = 10m x 8m x 2m = 160m3

For Q2 and Q3: you just use our new formula ( L x W x H) to find the volume of each shape – Complete all of Q2 & all of Q3 please.

For Q4: you do the same thing, follow the formula! You need to have “a” correct to find the answer to “b” and “c” so be careful with your multiplication!! Complete all Q4.

For Q5: Again for “a” you follow the formula for volume and for “b” if the dimensions were reduced by 25% - turn that % into a fraction and then re-read the question – reduced means made smaller!! Complete Q5 a and b.

P.177: Capacity (revision/word problems)This is a really important page as it shows if you are finding any part of this

chapter tricky! Please try complete all 9 questions!I will do an example of Q1 for you:

1. A) what quantity of foodstuff did she buy in litres? 3L + 250ml + 800ml = 4.05LB) how much did it cost? 3L milk = €3.60 + 250ml cream = €1.80 + 8 x 100ml yoghurts = €4.70 = €10.10

Now you complete the rest of the Q’s on P.177 please

5th ClassP.177: Capacity – Multiplication and division

This is how we multiply and divided using litres. Be sure to keep the decimal point under or over itself. 8.486 L x 18 =?

8.486 L x 18 67 888 84 860 152.748 L

Complete Q1 a – f (Multiplication)Complete Q2 a – e (Division) how well do you remember your long division?

Q3. These are the prices charged in a new juice bar. Each drink contains 500ml. You have to work out the price for each mixture. I am going to do A and E as examples. For Example. Look at A.

A is made up of 250ml of apple and 250ml of blackberry. This totals 500ml like we were told. So we are told the apple costs 50c per 100ml and there is 250ml of apple in the smoothie. 100ml will go into 250ml 2.5 times. I must then multiply 50c which is the price by 2.5. This equals €1.25 (50c x 2.5)We are told the blackberry costs 66c per 100ml and there is 250ml of blackberry in the smoothie. 100ml will go into 250ml 2.5 times. I must then multiply 66c which is the price by 2.5. This equals €1.65 (66c x 2.5)To get my total price I must add €1.25 + €1.65 = €2.90. This is the price of smoothie A.

For Example. Look at E.E is made up of 150ml of apple, 75ml of orange, 75ml of lime, 50ml of blackberry and 150ml of pineapple. This totals 500ml like we were told. So we are told the apple costs 50c per 100ml. There is 150ml of apple in the smoothie. 100ml will go into 150ml 1.5 times. I must then multiply 50c which is the price by 1.5. This equals €0.75 (50c x 1.5)We are told the orange costs 60c per 100ml and there is 75ml of orange in the smoothie. 75ml is ¾ of 100ml. I must therefore find ¾ of 60c. This equals €0.45. We are told the lime costs 80c per 100ml and there is 75ml of lime in the smoothie. 75ml is ¾ of 100ml. I must therefore find ¾ of 80c. This equals €0.60. We are told the blackberry costs 66c per 100ml and there is 50ml of blackberry in the smoothie. 50ml is ½ of 100ml. I must therefore find ½ of 66c. This equals €0.33. We are told the pineapple costs 72c per 100ml and there is 150ml of pineapple in the smoothie. 100ml will go into 150ml 1.5 times. I must then multiply 72c which is the price by 1.5. This equals €1.08 (72c x 1.5)Then I must add up all the amounts I have found to get the total price.€0.75 + €0.45 + €0.60 + €0.33 + €1.08 = €3.21Answer E = €3.21Now you do Q3 b, c and d

Have a go at creating and costing your own fruit juice in Q4 using the prices from Q3. You only need to do one. Complete the word problem in Q5.Finally do Q6 - circle the biggest volume in each group.

English:

NovelRead chapter 20 – The Final Chapter! Answer the questions.1. What do Bruno's family do after he disappears?2. Do you like the ending? How do you feel at the end? Explain.3. How does the Commandant come to the horrible realisation of what has happened to his son?4. Do you feel sorry for Bruno's father? Explain.

Your Opinion:If you could change this ending, what would you change about it? Explain your answer.

Question for Discussion:Who do you think is most responsible for Bruno's death?

Irony is the use of words where the meaning is the opposite of their usual meaning or what is expected to happen. An example of irony is someone who talks a lot having nothing to say when asked a question.

Irony - Verbal irony is a contrast between what is said or written and what is really meant. For example, re read the last passage of the novel:

“And that's the end of the story about Bruno and his family. Of course all this happened a long time ago and nothing like that could ever happen again. Not in this day and age.”

What is ironic about this passage? In your opinion, why does the author end the novel this way?

Speeches:1. Listen to Churchill’s famous speech below, how do you think the

British people felt when they listen to his speeches?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkTw3_PmKtc (Listen carefully, it’s tricky to understand him in places – It sounds like he has a head cold!)

2. Now, listen to An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar’s speech below, do you notice any similarities or big differences? How do you think the Irish people felt listening to this speech? Do we feel any different now, 2 months later?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30Sg2uqwXc8 (Speech made on March 17th 2020- thankfully, we have come through the tough times he spoke about and are now going in the right direction!!)

Gaeilge:Fuaimeanna agus Focail, Aonad 30. Leathanach 91.

Use your dictionary to look up the meanings of any words you do not understand. Learn the spellings for box 4 and put these words into sentences. Make sure to use different verbs in your sentences.

Complete activities G & HCárta Poist ón Iodáil: (Post card from Italy):

Tá tú ag sciáil san Iodáil. Scríobh cárta poist chuig Mamó agus inis di:

Cá bhfuil tú (where are you?) Ceard a rinne tú (what did you do?) Ceard a d’ith tú (what did you eat?) An bhfuil tú fuar/te (were you hot or cold?) Cad a tharla (what happened?) An bhfuil tú sásta (were you happy? Did you have a good

time?Scríobh san aimsir chaite. (Write in the past tense)

Thit, thosaigh chabhriagh go tobann ansin ní riabhTar éis tamaill bhí chonaic ní fhaca shleamhnaigh cáisSan Iodáil sneachta a lán éadáí sú oráiste ag sciáil liamhás Píosa seacláide neirbhíseach greannmhar ag bun an tsléibheAg barr an tsléibhe chuaigh tuirse uachtar reoite áthas

Dáta: ___________A _________, a chara,

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Slán,______________.

Tarraing pictíur de do laethanta saoire.

Ainm: __________________

Seoladh: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

SESE: Science – Paper AeroplanesLast week, On RTÉ’s Home School Hub- we saw how paper airplanes are made and how different models had different results. I want you to try make a paper airplane & then test it. You are going to test how long it stays in the air and make an observation on what happens. You can do this 4 times so that you can compare your results (findings). Then, try make a different model and do the same investigation looking to see how long it stays it the air and what it does.Try 3 models in total – this will give you a good study so you can compare which model was best!An example of your investigation might look like this:Airplane A:Trial: Time (in the air): Observation:1 3 seconds Nose dive2 5 seconds Good flight, turned right3 4 seconds Good landing4 9 seconds Glided and landed on the

sofa

Airplane B:

Trial: Time (in the air): Observation:

1 7 seconds Good flight, hit the light2 7 seconds Good flight, turned left3 2 seconds Crashed into the TV4 48 minutes Smooth flight to London

I find paper aeroplanes really tricky to make but, thankfully, our good friend, Larry O Neill (Local property developer, architect, costume designer and Airplane Engineer) is on hand to give us some tips!!

Have a look at this site if you can’t see the pictures: https://www.artofmanliness.com/articles/how-to-make-the-worlds-best-paper-airplanes/

Aeroplane A

Aeroplane B

The old reliable!!

The ‘I’ve got skills’

aircraft!!

Aeroplane C

Drama:Using accents:I want you to try say the following piece in one of the accents I have below or if you are able to do another one give it a go:

Hi, my name is _____________.

I live in Wexford, sure it’s a grand ould county.

We are famous for the strawberries and the Wexford spud!

I go to school in Horeswood, ‘tis the best parish in the county.

Anyway, I best be off- the teacher gets grumpy if I’m late for school.

Bye for now!

Cork Dublin American German Australian Northern Irish Any other you know

If you’re feeling very brave, send me an audio clip of you saying the speech via email – there could be a prize for the best accent!!

Master this one and you’ve a job in O’Neill Engineering

Monday 18 th May Maths:6th ClassPage 168 – 3-D Shapes

1. Solid 2. Length, width, height 3. Vertex 4. Base5. Apex 6. Shape of bases 7. Tetrahedron 8. Prism9. Cylinder 10. Polyhedral 11. Polyhedron 12. Shape net

Page 169: Polyhedra1. a) Cuboid: faces 6, edges 12, vertices 8, meet 3

b) Tetrahedron: faces 4, edges 6, vertices 4, meet 3c) Pentagonal prism: faces 7, edges 15, vertices 10, meet 3d) Cube: faces 6, edges 12, vertices 8, meet 3e) Triangular prism: faces 5, edges 9, vertices 6, meet 3f) Hexagonal prism: faces 7, edges 12, vertices 7, meet (i) 6 (ii) 3

At each vertex at least 3 faces meet (maybe more). 

If not sure why a pentagonal prism has 15 edges please see the image below.

2. a) cube b) hexagonal prism c) pentagonal prismd) cuboid e) triangular prism f) tetrahedron

5th ClassPage 161 – 3-D Shapes

1. a) flat b) solid c) lines d) cannot e) drawingsf) don’t have g) 2-D h) cannot i) can

2. i) a) circle, b) cuboid, c) pyramid, d) cylinder, e) rhombus, f) trapezium, g) pyramid, h) cube, i) semi-circle, j) sphere, k) cone, l) prism, m) pentagon, n) triangle

ii) circle, rhombus, trapezium, semi-circle, pentagon, triangle.

iii) cuboid, pyramid, cylinder, tetrahedron, cube, sphere, cone, triangular prism

iv) cuboid, cylinder, cube, triangular prism

v) cone, sphere, cylinder

vi) circle, semi-circle

vii) pyramid

Page 162 – Faces, edges and vertices1. a) Cube: faces 6, edges 12, vertices 8, 2D faces – squares

b) Cuboid: faces 6, edges 12, vertices 8, 2D faces – rectangles, squaresc) Cylinder: faces 3, edges 2, vertices 0, 2D faces – circles, rectanglesd) Sphere: faces 1, edges 0, vertices 0e) Prism: faces 5, edges 9, vertices 6, 2D faces – triangles, rectanglesf) Pyramid: faces 5, edges 8, vertices 5, 2D faces – trianglesg) Pyramid: faces 4, edges 6, vertices 4, 2D faces – trianglesh) Prism: faces 7, edges 15, vertices 10, 2D faces – rectangles, pentagonsi) Cone: faces 2, edges 1, vertices 1, 2D faces – circle, rectangle

English:Phonics, Punctuation & Grammar: 1. immediately2. graceful3. gruesome4. author5. bury6. memorise, apologise7. stake8. heal9. delight10. wind11. I like reading about unicorns, goblins, giants, centaurs, dragons and wizards.12. A scientist who focuses on living things, including plants and animals.13. The14. them15. Two windows16. up17. our18. most19. True20. but

Focus on poetry:1. plants / grow2. planet / solar3. read / paint4. pass / bread5. members / cat6. walk / coat7. write / play8. took / beach9. ruler / lost10. known / by

GaeilgeFuaimeanna agus Focail

A. Líon na bearnaí le d'1. d'ith (ate) 2. d'ól (drank) 3. d'imigh (left) 4. d'imir (played)5. fan (wait) 6. ag fanacht (waiting) 7. d'fhan (waited)8. níor fhan (did not wait)9. fág (leave) 10. ag fágáil (leaving) 11. d'fhág (left)12. níor fhág (did not leave)13. féach (look) 14. Ag féachaint (looking) 15. d'fhéach (looked)16. níor fhéach (did not look)

B. Cuir na focail chearta sna habairtí.

1. Chuaigh Jack agus Laoise amach ag rothaíocht. D'fhág Laoise a clogad sa bhaile. Jack and Laoise went out cycling. Laoise left her helmet at home.

2. Bhí na soilse tráchta dearg. D'fhan Jack.The traffic lights were red. Jack waited.

3. "Fan!" arsa Jack le Laoise. "Tá na soilse tráchta dearg."“Wait!” said Jack to Laoise. “The traffic lights are red.”

4. Níor fhan Laoise. Chuaigh sí trí na soilse.Laoise did not wait. She went through the lights.

5. D'fhéach jack ar deis agus ar clé. Chonaic sé leoraí ag teacht.Jack looked right and left. He saw a lorry coming.

6. "Féach!" a bhéic Jack le Laoise. "Tá leoraí ag teacht."“Look!” shouted Jack to Laoise. “There is a lorry coming.”

7. Níor fhéach Laoise agus ní fhaca sí an leoraí.Laoise did not look and she did not see the lorry.

8. Stop an leoraí go tobann. Bhí fearg ar an tiománaí. "Cén fáth nach bhfuil tú ag féachaint ar deis agus ar clé?" a bheic sé.The lorry stopped quickly. The driver was mad. “Wwhy were you not looking right and left?” he shouted.

1. Tar éis tamaill bhí sí ag déanamh a hobair bhaile.After a while she was doing her homework.

2. Bhain Nóra a geansaí agus a carbhat di. Nora took off her jumper and tie.

3. Bhí sí ag léamh agus ag scríobh.She was reading and writing.

SESE:

CHECKPOINT2. Russia is the largest and has a population of almost 143 million, while Vatican City is the smallest with has a population of just 800.4. They are all capital cities.

Tuesday 19 th May Maths6th ClassP.170 – regular polyhedral

1. a) triangular pyramid b) 6 c) 4 d) triangle e) 4

2. a) 12 b) 6 c) square d) 8 e) prism

3. a) 12 b) 8 c) triangle d) 6 e) square pyramids

Challenge: a) (i) 12 (ii) 30 (iii) 20

b) (i) 20 (ii) 30 (iii) 12

P.171: Perspective

1. a) (i) b) (iii) c) (i) d) (ii)

2. a) (i) Top (ii) side (iii) front

b) (i) front (ii) side (iii) top

c) (i) top (ii) side (iii) front

d) (i) side (ii) top (iii) front

3. a) top b) front c) side d) top

5th ClassPage 163 – Pyramids and prisms

1. a) (i) triangular (ii) pentagonal (iii) rectangular (iv) hexagonal2. a) triangle

b) (i) 4 (ii) 6 (iii) 4c) 3

3. a) triangular b) hexagonal c) square d) octagonal

4. a) irregular b) regular c) regular d) irregular

Page 164 – Polyhedra1. a) (i) tetrahedron (ii) cuboid (iii) hexagonal prism

(iv) pentagonal prism (v) cube(vi) square pyramid (vii) triangular prism

b) (i) sphere (ii) cone (iii) cylinder

2. a) no b) (i) 2 (ii) 1 (iii) 0c) half an orange, coconut, globe, igloo, bowl etc.

3. d) and e) 4. a) pyramids b) 8 c) triangle d) yes

Gaeilge:

Fuaimeanna agus Focail.C. Cuir le chéile1. d'imigh2. ag féachaint3. d'fhág4. níor fhág5. ag fágáil6. d'ith

D. Scríobh 4 bhfocal ón líosta leis na litreacha seo.Answers may vary.

Finish the sentences below using the 3 options in the box and translate the sentences:

5. Bhuail duine éigin cnag ar an doras.Someone knocked on the door.

6. Cé a bhris mo peann luaidhe?

Who broke my pencil?7. “An bhfaca tú mo chóipleabhar?” arsa Nóra.

“Did you see my copy?” said Nora.

Wednesday 20 th May Maths6th ClassPage 178 – Chance (Ch.34)

1. a) possible b) possible c) certain d) possiblee) impossible f) impossible g) impossible h) possible

2. a), c), d)3. a) possible b) possible c) impossible d) even

chancee) certain f) even chance

Page 179 – probability 1. a) 1:6 or 1/6 b) 1:6 or 1/6 c) 1:6 or 1/6 d) no chance or

0e) 3:6 or ½ f) no chance or 0 g) 2:6 or 1/3 h) 3:6 or ½

2. a) certain b) even chance c) almost impossibled) even chance e) almost certain f) even chance

5th ClassPage 165 – 3-D shapes in the environment

1. a) cone, cylinder, cuboid, pyramid, cube.b) pyramid, cylinder, cube, cuboid, cone, sphere, triangular prism, hemisphere.

2. (i) to (e)(ii) to (c)(iii) to (b)(iv) to (d)(v) to (f)

Bhuail duine éigin An bhfaca tú mo peann luaidhe?

(vi) to (a)

Page 177 – Chance 1. Certain2. Impossible3. Unlikely4. Likely5. Even chance6. Even chance7. Likely8. Possible9. Even chance10.Likely11.Possible12.Impossible13.Possible14.Certain15.Possible

English:Phonics, Punctuation & Grammar: 1. prejudice2. definite3. reversible4. against5. freedom6. reflection, confirmation7. site8. solid9. finance10. Austria (the other 3 are all islands, Austria is landlocked)11. "There is so much to do," complained Edel. 12. Denise said, "you're really kind, my brother will help you."13. Claire said, "I'd love to help but I'm goin shopping."14. are delighted (verb group), of (preposition)15. Tourists appreciate traditional foods.

16. Tourists enjoy local festivals.17. themselves18. ourselves19. besides20. however

Idioms and proverbs

1. Pull up your socks - to make an effort to improve your work or behaviour because it is not good enough.

2. Under the weather - to feel sick.

3. See eye to eye - be in agreement

4. Out of the blue - without warning, unexpected.

5. The ball is in your court - it's up to you to make the next move.

6. Piece of cake - it's simple.

7. Cry over splilt milk - Being upset over something that has already happened and cannot be changed.

8. Cost an arm and a leg - be extremely expensive

9. Judge a book by its cover - you shouldn't prejudge the worth or value of something by its outward appearance alone.

10. Best thing since sliced bread - something is the best and most useful innovation or development invented for a long time.

Gaeilge:

Fuaimeanna agus Focail.E. Críochnaigh na habairtí

1. Tá an balún thuas sa spéirThe balloon is up in the sky.

2. Tá an t-eitleán thuas sa spéir The plane is up in the sky.

3. Tá an roicéad ag dul suas.The rocket is going up.

4. Tá an fear ag teacht anuas.The man is coming down.

E. Scríobh an focal ceart faoin bpictiúr.1. féach 2. ag féachaint3. ag fágáil 4. fan5. d'imigh 6. d'ól

Finish the sentences below using the 3 options in the box and translate the sentences:

8. Cloisim leanbh ag caoineadh.I hear a baby crying.

9. Tá an arán ar an mbord.The bread is on the table.

10. Ceapaim go bhfuil taibhse sa teach. I think there is a ghost in the house.

Thursday 21 st May

Maths6th ClassPage 180 – Chance (Ch.34)

1. a) 1 in 5 b) 1/5 c) 3 in 5 d) 3/5

2. a) 1 in 6 b) 1/6 c) 1 in 3 d) 1/3e) 3:6 or ½ f) 2 in 3 g) Zero chance / probability

3. a) 1:2 or ½ b) 1: 4 or ¼ c) 2:3 or 2/3 d) 1:7 or 1/7

5th ClassPage 178 – Chance - Likelihood 3. b) 5 out of 25 or 1/5 c) 7 out of 25 or 7/25

d) 6 out of 25 or 6/25 e) 3 out of 25 or 3/25f) no chance g) 10 out of 25 or 2/5h) 9 out of 25 or 9/25 i) 10 out of 25 or 2/5j) 12 out of 25 or 12/25 k) 16 out of 25 or 16/25

Page 180 – Chance – Fractions and percentages

taibhse sa teach ag caoineadh Tá an arán

1. a) 2:5 or 2/5 b) 4:5 or 4/5c) 3:5 or 3/5 d) 1:5 or 1/5e) no f) 3:5 or 3/5g) yes

2. a) 1: 7 or 1/7 b) 1:7 or 1/7c) 2:7 or 2/7 d) 3:7 or 3/7e) 5:7 or 5/7 f) nog) 6:7 or 6/7

English:Idioms/ Expressions from around the world.

1. To have a stick in your ear - To not listen to someone.2. Not my circus, not my monkeys - Not my problem.3. To let the frog out of your mouth - To say the wrong thing.4. To have a wide face - To have many friends.5. A cat’s jump - A short distance away.

SESE:

CHECKPOINT1. The six countries that first formed the EEC were France, Germany, Italy, Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands.2. Countries that use the euro as their official currency are collectively called the 'Eurozone.'3. Ireland joined the EU in 1979.4. France, Germany, Austria and Italy.5. France6. Italy

Friday 22 nd May

Maths6th ClassPage 182 – Chance (using fractions, decimals and percentages)

1. b) 1 in 20, 1/20, 0.05, 5%c) 1 in 2, ½ , 0.5, 50%d) 1 in 2, ½ , 0.5, 50%e) 1 in 5, 1/5, 0.2, 20%f) 3 in 20, 3/20, 0.15, 15%g) 1 in 10, 1/10, 0.1, 10%h) 1 in 2, ½ , 0.5, 50%i) 1 in 10, 1/10, 0.1, 10%j) 3 in 20, 3/20, 0.15, 15%k) 1 in 5, 1/5, 0.2, 20%l) 3 in 10, 3/10, 0.3, 30%

2. b) 2 in 25, 2/25, 0.08, 8%c) 1 in 25, 1/25, 0.04, 4%d) 3 in 25, 3/25, 0.12, 12%e) 8 in 25, 8/25, 0.32, 32%f) 6 in 25, 6/25, 0.24, 24%g) 1 in 5, 1/5, 0.2, 20%h) 11 in 25, 11/25, 0.44, 44%i) 9 in 25, 9/25, 0.36, 36%

Page 180 – Chance – Fractions and percentages 3. a) 3:10 or 3/10 b) 5:10 or ½ c) 5:10 or ½

d) 7:10 or 7/10 e) yes f) 5/10 or ½

4. a) 1:10 or 10% b) 1:2 or 50% c) 1:2 or 50%d) 1:5 or 20% e) 1:2 or 50%

Page 181 – Rolling dice1. a) 3:6 or 50% b) 3:6 or 50% c) zero

d) 3/6 or 50% e) 2/6 or 33% f) 3/6 or 50%

2. a) 1 in 12 or 1/12b) 3 in 12 or 3/12 (1/4) or 25%c) 2 in 12 or 2/12 or 1/6d) 2 in 12 or 2/12 or 1/6e) 2 in 12 or 1/6f) 1 in 12 or 1/12g) 4 in 12 or 4/12 or 1/3h) 2 in 12 or 2/12 = 1/6i) 4 in 12 or 4/12 = 1/3j) 5 in 12 or 5/12

English:Proverbs:

Match the proverb to its meaning:Complete the meaning for any proverb without one written in!PROVERB MEANING

1. Two wrongs don’t make a right Words are more effective than force

2. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket

Revenge might make things worse

3. Beggars can’t be choosers Be patient4. Good things come to those who

waitWhen asking a favour, take what you get

5. Birds of a feather flock together Have a backup plan6. The pen is mightier than the sword People who spend time together

are similar7. A bird never flew on one wing Expressing the need for a second

helping, to need more than one of something

8. On a wild goose chase A hopeless, pointless, foolish search

9. Hold your horses Used to tell somebody to stop10. Let the cat out of the bag Reveal a secret carelessly or by

mistake.

1. Two wrongs don’t make a right - Revenge might make things worse2. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket - Have a backup plan.3. Beggars can’t be choosers - When asking a favour, take what you

get.4. Good things come to those who wait - Be patient.5. Birds of a feather flock together - People who spend time together

are similar.6. The pen is mightier than the sword - Words are more effective than

force.7. A bird never flew on one wing - Expressing the need for a second

helping, to need more than one of something.8. On a wild goose chase - A hopeless, pointless, foolish search.9. Hold your horses - Used to tell somebody to stop.10.Let the cat out of the bag - Reveal a secret carelessly or by mistake.

Extra Maths Challenge: Eurovision Pie charts1. 2. 3.

A. 1/8 A. 15 A. ½ B. 376 B. ½ B. ¼ C. 94 C. No - you cannot half 21 people C. 28D. 188 D. 56