Tuesday 15 March 2016

Reading activities Term 1

Please make sure any incomplete activities are done as part of your homework.

Reading and Comprehension Activities

Term 1 2016

These activities need to be done every week

Silent read a book of your choice for ten minutes each day. Record time and book on your reading log.
Complete your response to reading activities.

Complete the comprehension task about main idea


Week – 2
Create a storyboard about the parable of the Good Samaritan. It must have at least 6-8 boxes. Write one or two sentences to match each image.


Using an iPad or laptop, research the Industrial Revolution. Use your note taking skills to record 6-8 pieces of information about this topic.


Week – 3
Using an iPad or laptop, research the Industrial Revolution. Use your note taking skills to record 6-8 pieces of information about this topic.

o    Develop a Y chart about what it looks like, feels like and sounds like to be a good buddy.

Week – 4
Complete Lenten calendar as explained by your teacher

 
Write a short summary about your silent reading book. It should be 3-4 sentences.


Week – 5
Complete this week’s social skill activity “Be Filled With Gratitude.” There are so many things in life we should be appreciative and thankful for so WHAT ARE YOU GRATEFUL FOR TODAY? List 5 things you are grateful for and why you are grateful for these things.
 
Continue publishing your writing on Google Docs.


Week – 6
Go to an online newspaper e.g. Daily Telegraph, The Times and find an article where someone has shown an act of kindness. Summarise this article and explain what the act of kindness was.


Write a modern day version of the prodigal son.


Week – 7
Go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=up-FKa0aEuI.Watch the video and make a connection to a time where you stood up for someone or someone else stood up for you. Write one paragraph summarising this experience.


Week – 8
Scan the QR code and watch the video to confirm your understanding about main idea. Read the text about grilled cheese and write a five-sentence summary.


Participate in this week’s 100-word challenge.


Create an 8-10 question quiz about the significant event in Australian history you researched. Swap with a partner and complete each other’s quiz.



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