Homework Years 3&4 - Term 2, Weeks 4&5, 2017 Due: Friday 19th May Reading: Choose a book to read from home, the library or the classroom.Read every night for 10 minutes.

Goal: I can read every night.

Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri

Colour the nights you read or have your parents sign.

Spelling: 5-10 minutesGoal: I can spell new words to use in my writing.Choose words from your spelling list to learn.

Below is a list of spelling activity suggestions:1. Write words forwards and backwards2. Cut out letters from a magazine and

glue together in your book to make the words

3. Draw a picture and hide your words in the picture

4. Write your words using fancy letters or colours.

New words are given at the beginning of each week. Spelling tests are held every week on Friday and at the end of term.

Grid Choice One: InquiryI can recount what I learnt on the excursion to Queenscliff.

Write a short paragraph to recount what you saw, did and/or learnt on our excursion to Queenscliff.

We did lots of things so try to focus on one part of the excursion. Here is a list of things we did to help you remember:

1. Drove to Sorrento and caught the ferry to Queenscliff

2. Participated in Rockpool Ramble at Point Lonsdale

3. Visited the aquariums at Marine and FreshWater Discovery Centre at Queenscliff

4. Visited the historical Fort at Queenscliff.

You may wish to draw a picture or write down some questions you still have from our excursion.

Remember to write neatly and to edit your writing.

Grid Choice Two: ReligionGoal: I understand that choices have consequences (good or bad).

Read the parable of The Prodigal Son from from the Bible (Luke 15: 11–32) or visit the blog to watch a video of this story: http://prepgd2013.global2.vic.edu.au/2017/05/02/the-prodigal-son-parable/).

1. What choices were made?

2. What were the consequences? How were others affected by the choices?

Grid Choice Three: MathematicsGoal: I can become familiar with playing cards by participating in games of chance.

With a friend or family member/s, use a set of playing cards to play one or more of the following card games:

- Crazy Eights- Go Fish- Old Maid- Solitaire/Patience- Rummy- Snap

For more ideas visit the link below:http://www.kidspot.com.au/things-to-do/kids-games/indoor-play/snap-12-classic-card-games-to-teach-the-kids

Grid Choice Four: LiteracyGoal: I can edit writing with correct punctuation and grammar.

Rewrite these sentences into your book with the correct punctuation and grammar:

1. can i join in your game (Hint: you need to correct capital letters and punctuation)

2. I am going to buy fruit vegetables eggs and meat from the supermarket. (Hint: you need to add commas)

3. Where did you go? asked Peter. (Hint: you need quotation/speaking marks)

Remember to use neat handwriting and underline the word/punctuation marks that you have corrected or added (or use another coloured pencil to highlight the changes).

Grid Choice Five: Healthy LivingGoal: I can make choices to improve or maintain my physical and mental health.

Choose one or more of the following activities:

- Go for a walk/run around the block with an adult

- Play a favourite outdoor game or sport with a friend or family member

- Ride or walk to school- Drink water with your dinner each

night- Choose a mindful activity that does

not involve technology.

Grid Choice Six: TechnologyGoal: I can practise Maths skills using Mathletics.Log into Mathletics using the username and password given to you by your teacherhttp://au.mathletics.com/

Have a go at LIVE MATHSHave a go at RAINFOREST MATHS

Focus: Addition and Subtraction.

Grid Choice Seven: Inquiry/ArtGoal: I can draw a sea animal or plant found in Port Phillip Bay AND/OR I can draw a picture of the ferry we took across Port Phillip Bay.

Draw a sea animal or plant you saw on our excursion. You may like to write down some facts you remember. The website below may help you:http://yarraandbay.vic.gov.au/assets/marine-wildlife

AND/OR

Draw a picture of the ferry we took from Sorrento to Queenscliff. You may like to visit the website below to help you draw your picture:http://www.searoad.com.au/