Year 3 Week 3 Term 4 Monday 18 - Friday 22 October

Week beginning 18 October, 2021

 

This week, there will be specific tasks that we would like you to photograph, upload via the Sentral Parent Portal and/or bring to your Webex session. 

 

Tasks are highlighted like this to upload to the Sentral Parent Portal

 

Tasks are highlighted like this for Webex sessions

 

Below is a list of what we plan to do in our Webex Essential sessions:

 

Webex Essential Monday – Inquiry (teaching)

Webex Essential Tuesday –  Maths (teaching)

Webex Essential Wednesday – Writing (reviewing)

Webex Essential Thursday – Reading (reviewing)

Webex Essential Friday – Maths (teaching)

 

Monday

Wellbeing/Physical Activity

 

Learning Intention:

We are learning to be mindful so that we can be aware of the present moment

 

Task:

  • Practising puzzles can help you to relax your body and mind.
    Click here to choose a puzzle of your choice to complete. Have fun!
                                      
    (20 minutes)

 

Reading & Viewing

 

Daily Task:

  • Read a just right book of your choice independently for at least 20 minutes a day. 
    Log in to Bug Club and read through one text that has been assigned to you.
    You can also use the resources that are available to you; such as Story Box Library and Epic!.
    Remember to complete your reading log each day, for ANY reading you do.

    (20 minutes)

Learning Intention:

We are learning to explore Story Box Library so that we can read and listen to a wider variety of genres

Task:                                    

  • Let’s go on a scavenger hunt using Story Box Library.

    Log onto Story Box Library. Click on SHOW FILTERS. See the image below.     



    Then click on THEME to filter videos using the theme.


    Choose one or two of the tasks below to complete each day.


     

    Choose ‘Humour’ from the themes. Listen to a story and draw the funniest part of the story.

     

    		 Choose ‘Imagination’ from the themes. Listen to a story and make something creative, using your imagination! Choose ‘Sport’ from the themes. Listen to a story about sport and spend some time playing a sport today.
    Choose ‘NAIDOC’ from the themes. Listen to a story and write 3 things you have learnt about NAIDOC. Choose ‘Animal Stories’ from the themes. Listen to a story and write down a text-to-text connection.

     

    Choose ‘Emotions and Mental Health and Wellbeing’ from the themes. Listen to a story and do something today for your wellbeing. For example; take a walk in nature.

     

     

    Choose ‘Celebrations’ from the themes. Listen to a story and make a decoration for a celebration that you have learnt about.

     

    		 Choose ‘Stem’ from the themes. Listen to a story and write down 4 new things you have learnt from the stories you have read. Choose ‘Friendship’ from the themes. Listen to a story and write down a text-to-self connection you have made.

    (40 minutes)

 

Writing/Spelling

 

Learning Intention:

We are learning to use our knowledge of visual patterns so that we can spell words correctly

 

Task:

  • Spelling Puzzle

    How many words can you make with the letters below? Can you find the 12 letter word?
    Scoring = 3 letter words are worth 1 point, 4 letter words are worth 2 points, 5 letter words are worth 3 points etc...
    The 12 letter word is worth 10 points.
    Write down all the words you can make and your total score in your book.

     

    C

     

    		 B N S

     

    T

     

    		 U R E

     

    M

     

    		 I L A

     

    G

     

    		 Y O E

    (30 minutes)

 

Maths

 

Daily Task: Sandpit Play

  • Click here to access ‘Problemo’.
    In the drop-down boxes, choose a level that is right for you.
    Select the ‘Number and Algebra’ category and work through different activities each day.
    See the image below as a guide.

    (10 minutes)

 Learning Intention:

We are learning to use mental and written strategies so that we can solve problems

 

Task:

  • Continue working through the “Problemo’ activities.

    (30 minutes)

 

Inquiry/Science

 

Learning Intention:

We are learning about the importance of cultural celebrations and commemorations so we understand and respect people’s traditions and culture

 

Task:

  • Webex Essential today – Commemorations (Teaching)
    Come along to Webex to learn about commemorations.

    (20 minutes)

Tuesday

Wellbeing/Physical Activity

 

Learning Intention:

We are learning to be mindful so that we can be aware of the present moment

 

Task:

  • Practising puzzles can help you to relax your body and mind.
    Click here to choose a puzzle of your choice to complete. Have fun!


    (20 minutes)

 

Reading & Viewing

 

Daily Task:

  • Read a just right book of your choice independently for at least 20 minutes a day. 
    Log in to Bug Club and read through one text that has been assigned to you.
    You can also use the resources that are available to you; such as Story Box Library and Epic!.
    Remember to complete your reading log each day, for ANY reading you do.

    (20 minutes)

Learning Intention:

We are learning to explore Story Box Library so that we can read and listen to a wider variety of genres

Task:                                    

  • Continue your scavenger hunt using Story Box Library.
    See Monday's task for instructions.


    Choose one or two of these tasks to complete each day.


     

    Choose ‘Humour’ from the themes. Listen to a story and draw the funniest part of the story.

     

    		 Choose ‘Imagination’ from the themes. Listen to a story and make something creative, using your imagination! Choose ‘Sport’ from the themes. Listen to a story about sport and spend some time playing a sport today.
    Choose ‘NAIDOC’ from the themes. Listen to a story and write 3 things you have learnt about NAIDOC. Choose ‘Animal Stories’ from the themes. Listen to a story and write down a text-to-text connection.

     

    Choose ‘Emotions and Mental Health and Wellbeing’ from the themes. Listen to a story and do something today for your wellbeing. For example; take a walk in nature.

     

     

    Choose ‘Celebrations’ from the themes. Listen to a story and make a decoration for a celebration that you have learnt about.

     

    		 Choose ‘Stem’ from the themes. Listen to a story and write down 4 new things you have learnt from the stories you have read. Choose ‘Friendship’ from the themes. Listen to a story and write down a text-to-self connection you have made.

    (40 minutes)

 

Writing/Spelling

 

Learning Intention:

We are learning to identify the features of an information report so that we can write our own information report

 

Task:

  • An information report is a factual text which means it provides information about something. It is used to gain a better understanding of a living or non-living subject.

    Log into Epic! and click on one of the following information reports to read.
    In your book under the heading ‘Information Reports’, write down the features that you notice while you read.
    These might include subheadings, labelled diagrams etc.
    You might remember some of these features from when we looked at non-fiction features.

    Click on the other information reports and see if they have similar features or anything new you can add to your list.

                                                  

    Everything Volcanoes 
    and Earthquakes                           Great Migrations: Whales                       Walt Disney

 

 

Maths

 

Daily Task: Sandpit Play

  • Click here to access ‘Problemo’.
    In the drop-down boxes, choose a level that is right for you.
    Select the ‘Number and Algebra’ category and work through different activities each day.

    (10 minutes)

Learning Intention:

We are learning to use mental and written strategies so that we can solve problems

 

Task:

  • Webex Essential today – Subtraction (Teaching)
    Come along to Webex to learn more about subtraction.

    (20 minutes)

Inquiry/Science

 

Learning Intention:

We are learning about the importance of cultural celebrations and commemorations so we understand and respect people’s traditions and culture

 

Task:

  • Fill in the Venn Diagram about celebrations and commemorations below.
    Sort the following list under the correct headings - ‘Celebrations’, ‘Commemorations’ or ‘Both’ and then add at least 10 more of your own.
    Some examples have been provided for you.


    Australia Day
    Diwali                                              
    Costumes
    Easter
    St Patrick's Day
    Halloween
    Remembrance Day
    Music
    Birthday
    Symbols and emblems
    Parades                                               


    Success Criteria:
    I can identify what a celebration is. 
    I can identify what a commemoration is.
    I can identify similarities between celebrations and commemorations.
    I can represent my information in a Venn diagram.

    Please photograph your Venn diagram and upload it to the Sentral Parent Portal by Friday 22 October 2021

    (30 minutes)

 

Wednesday

Wellbeing/Physical Activity

 

Learning Intention:

We are learning to be mindful so that we can be aware of the present moment

 

Task:

  • Practising puzzles can help you to relax your body and mind.
    Click here to choose a puzzle of your choice to complete. Have fun!

    (20 minutes)

 

Reading & Viewing

 

Daily Task:

  • Read a just right book of your choice independently for at least 20 minutes a day. 
    Log in to Bug Club and read through one text that has been assigned to you.
    You can also use the resources that are available to you; such as Story Box Library and Epic!.
    Remember to complete your reading log each day, for ANY reading you do.

    (20 minutes)

  • Learning Intention:

    We are learning to explore Story Box Library so that we can read and listen to a wider variety of genres

    Task:                                    

    • Continue your scavenger hunt using Story Box Library.
      See Monday's task for instructions.


      Choose one or two of these tasks to complete each day.


     

    Choose ‘Humour’ from the themes. Listen to a story and draw the funniest part of the story.

     

    		 Choose ‘Imagination’ from the themes. Listen to a story and make something creative, using your imagination! Choose ‘Sport’ from the themes. Listen to a story about sport and spend some time playing a sport today.
    Choose ‘NAIDOC’ from the themes. Listen to a story and write 3 things you have learnt about NAIDOC. Choose ‘Animal Stories’ from the themes. Listen to a story and write down a text-to-text connection.

     

    Choose ‘Emotions and Mental Health and Wellbeing’ from the themes. Listen to a story and do something today for your wellbeing. For example; take a walk in nature.

     

     

    Choose ‘Celebrations’ from the themes. Listen to a story and make a decoration for a celebration that you have learnt about.

     

    		 Choose ‘Stem’ from the themes. Listen to a story and write down 4 new things you have learnt from the stories you have read. Choose ‘Friendship’ from the themes. Listen to a story and write down a text-to-self connection you have made.

    (40 minutes)

 

Writing/Spelling

 

Learning Intention:

We are learning to identify the features of an information report so that we can write our own information report

 

Task:

  • Webex Essential today – Writing (Reviewing)
    Come along to Webex Essential and bring the writing task completed yesterday to share.

    (20 minutes)             

        

Maths

 

Daily Task: Sandpit Play

  • Click here to access ‘Problemo’.
    In the drop-down boxes, choose a level that is right for you.
    Select the ‘Number and Algebra’ category and work through different activities each day.

    (10 minutes)

 

Learning Intention:

We are learning to use mental and written strategies so that we can solve problems

                                                  

Task:

  • Use your mental and written strategies to solve the following problem.
    I subtracted an odd number from an even number and got the answer of 41.
    What might the odd and even numbers be?
    In your book, list as many equations to solve this problem as you can.
    Write down what strategies you were using to help you.

    (30 minutes)

 

 

Inquiry/Science

 

Learning Intention:

We are learning about the importance of cultural celebrations and commemorations so we understand and respect people’s traditions and culture

 

Task:

  • Some significant events can be seen as either a celebration or a commemoration.
    Log into ClickView and then click on your teacher’s name below.
    This will take you to the video ‘Australia Day’.
    This is an interactive video, so you will have to answer questions as you watch the video.
    Make sure you click on YOUR class teacher’s link below as your answers will be sent to them!
    Remember to have another go to improve your score!

(15 minutes)

 

Thursday

Wellbeing/Physical Activity

 

Learning Intention:

We are learning to be mindful so that we can be aware of the present moment

 

Task:

  • Practising puzzles can help you to relax your body and mind.
    Click here to choose a puzzle of your choice to complete. Have fun!

    (20 minutes)

 

Reading & Viewing

 

Daily Task:

  • Read a just right book of your choice independently for at least 20 minutes a day. 
    Log in to Bug Club and read through one text that has been assigned to you.
    You can also use the resources that are available to you; such as Story Box Library and Epic!.
    Remember to complete your reading log each day, for ANY reading you do.

    (20 minutes)

Learning Intention:

We are learning to explore Story Box Library so that we can read and listen to a wider variety of genres

Task:                                    

  • Webex Essential today – Reading (Reviewing)
    Continue your scavenger hunt using Story Box Library.
    See Monday's task for instructions.


    Choose one or two of these tasks to complete each day.

     

    Choose ‘Humour’ from the themes. Listen to a story and draw the funniest part of the story.

     

    		 Choose ‘Imagination’ from the themes. Listen to a story and make something creative, using your imagination! Choose ‘Sport’ from the themes. Listen to a story about sport and spend some time playing a sport today.
    Choose ‘NAIDOC’ from the themes. Listen to a story and write 3 things you have learnt about NAIDOC. Choose ‘Animal Stories’ from the themes. Listen to a story and write down a text-to-text connection.

     

    Choose ‘Emotions and Mental Health and Wellbeing’ from the themes. Listen to a story and do something today for your wellbeing. For example; take a walk in nature.

     

     

    Choose ‘Celebrations’ from the themes. Listen to a story and make a decoration for a celebration that you have learnt about.

     

    		 Choose ‘Stem’ from the themes. Listen to a story and write down 4 new things you have learnt from the stories you have read. Choose ‘Friendship’ from the themes. Listen to a story and write down a text-to-self connection you have made.

    (40 minutes)

Writing/Spelling

 

Learning Intention:

We are learning to reconstruct an information report so that we can show our understanding of its structure

 

Task:

  • Read the following jumbled information report about firefighters.
    Cut and paste the text using the correct structure:
    • Heading
    • General Statement
    • Description
    • Conclusion

Make sure you read the text carefully so that your sub-headings match the information.

 

 Firefighters are important people in the community.

 

 

 What do firefighters do?
 Firefighters put out fires in buildings. They spray water from long hoses onto the flames. The hoses are connected   to water tanks on the fire trucks or to fire hydrants nearby.

 

 

Firefighters

 

 

 Equipment that firefighters use
 Firefighters wear special uniforms. Their uniforms are made from material that does not burn easily. They wear   hard hats, thick gloves and strong boots for protection.

 

 

 How do firefighters help the community?
 Firefighters rescue people and animals from burning buildings and from dangerous floodwaters. They also   rescue people who are trapped in vehicles in road accidents. Many firefighters teach people how to prevent fires   and how to stay safe when there is a fire.

 

 

 Firefighters are people who are trained to put out fires. They are also trained to rescue people and animals in   dangerous situations.

 


(30 minutes)

 

Maths

 

Daily Task: Sandpit Play

  • Click here to access ‘Problemo’.
    In the drop-down boxes, choose a level that is right for you.
    Select the ‘Number and Algebra’ category and work through different activities each day.

    (10 minutes)

 

Learning Intention:

We are learning to use mental and written strategies so that we can solve problems

 

Task:

  • Complete the following problems in your books.

    You will need a timer for this activity.

    • I did a subtraction task and the answer was 108, but I cannot remember the other numbers.
      I only remember that I used two and three digit numbers.
      Find as many solutions to this subtraction as possible in 10 minutes.

    • I did a subtraction task and the answer was 215.
      What other numbers did I use if I only used two and three digit numbers that didn’t end in zero?
      Find as many solutions to this subtraction as possible in 10 minutes.

(20 minutes)

 

 

Inquiry/Science

 

Learning Intention:

We are learning to complete a t-chart so we can show our understanding of night and day


Task:

  • This term, we will be investigating ‘Night and Day’.

    This week, we would like you to create a table (like the one shown below) and write down everything you know about ‘Night and Day’.

    For example; we eat breakfast during the day, we sleep at night etc.
    You might like to think about the temperature, how light it is, how night and day happens or what you can see during the night or day.

    (30 minutes)

 

Friday

Wellbeing/Physical Activity

 

Learning Intention:

We are learning to be mindful so that we can be aware of the present moment

 

Task:

  • Practising puzzles can help you to relax your body and mind.
    Click here to choose a puzzle of your choice to complete. Have fun!

    (20 minutes)

 

Reading & Viewing

 

Daily Task:

  • Read a just right book of your choice independently for at least 20 minutes a day. 
    Log in to Bug Club and read through one text that has been assigned to you.
    You can also use the resources that are available to you; such as Story Box Library and Epic!.
    Remember to complete your reading log each day, for ANY reading you do.

    (20 minutes)

  • Learning Intention:

    We are learning to explore Story Box Library so that we can read and listen to a wider variety of genres

    Task:                                    

    • Continue your scavenger hunt using Story Box Library.
      See Monday's task for instructions.


      Choose one or two of these tasks to complete each day.


     

    Choose ‘Humour’ from the themes. Listen to a story and draw the funniest part of the story.

     

    		 Choose ‘Imagination’ from the themes. Listen to a story and make something creative, using your imagination! Choose ‘Sport’ from the themes. Listen to a story about sport and spend some time playing a sport today.
    Choose ‘NAIDOC’ from the themes. Listen to a story and write 3 things you have learnt about NAIDOC. Choose ‘Animal Stories’ from the themes. Listen to a story and write down a text-to-text connection.

     

    Choose ‘Emotions and Mental Health and Wellbeing’ from the themes. Listen to a story and do something today for your wellbeing. For example; take a walk in nature.

     

     

    Choose ‘Celebrations’ from the themes. Listen to a story and make a decoration for a celebration that you have learnt about.

     

    		 Choose ‘Stem’ from the themes. Listen to a story and write down 4 new things you have learnt from the stories you have read. Choose ‘Friendship’ from the themes. Listen to a story and write down a text-to-self connection you have made.

    (40 minutes)

Writing/Spelling

 

Learning Intention:

We are learning to identify the difference between topic sentences and interesting details so that we can write an information report

Task:

  • A topic sentence is a statement that tells what a paragraph will be about.
    Below is a paragraph from an information report about firefighters.
    The topic sentence has been underlined.
    This is the topic sentence because it is the main idea of the paragraph.
    Topic sentences are usually found at the start of the paragraph, and sometimes after a subheading.
    The rest of the paragraph includes interesting details about the main idea.

    Equipment that firefighters use
    Firefighters wear special uniforms. Their uniforms are made from material that does not burn easily. They wear hard hats, thick gloves and strong boots for protection.

    Click on the texts below and read a paragraph from each book.
    Write a topic sentence and a sentence with interesting detail from the paragraph.

                                             
    Happy Birthday!                             Where do animals live?                             My Friends

    (40 minutes)

 

Maths

 

Daily Task: Sandpit Play

  • Click here to access ‘Problemo’.
    In the drop-down boxes, choose a level that is right for you.
    Select the ‘Number and Algebra’ category and work through different activities each day.

    (10 minutes)

 

Learning Intention:
We are learning to use mental and written strategies so that we can solve problems

 

Task:

  • Webex Essential today – Subtraction (Teaching) 
    Come along to Webex to learn more about subtraction.

    (30 minutes)

 

Inquiry/Science

 

Learning Intention:

We are learning to complete a pre-assessment so we can show what we know about Night and Day

 

Tasks:

  • Copy and complete the table below by writing ‘true’ or ‘false’ for each statement.

     

     Why is it dark at night?

     

    		  True or False?

     

     We need to sleep.

    		  

     

     The Sun goes too far away at night.

    		  

     

     The Sun goes behind a hill at night.

    		  

     

     The Sun is still shining but we are on the shadow side of the Earth.

    		  

     

     The Sun goes to the other side of the world.

    		  

     

     Clouds cover the Sun at night.

    		  

    Once you have completed the table above, look at the image below.
                        
    In your homework book, write down what you think the other two children could be saying about the brightness of the moon.

    (30 minutes)

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