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Year 6 Term 2 Week 3 Blog

English Class

This week in English class the learners continued reading their guiding reading books. One group complete "The Chalk Box Kid" by Clyde Robert Bulla and will be assigned to a new guided reading book next week. The learners also worked on writing sentences using their spelling words and writing stories that highlighted their spelling words in their story. This is to enhance the written vocabulary that the learners are using within their writing. As part of their PSPE theme this week (Teamwork) the learners worked together to solve various riddles. For next week the learners will be working on writing reflections based on current events and building their skills in use of conjunctions. 






Maths Class

In Maths class this week the learners completed their unit on measurements. The learners worked on units of measurement for mass this week. The learners completed an assessment as part of their unit wrap up. To finish off the unit we also had the learners take part in a baking activity that the learners enjoyed greatly. This was a practical activity where the learners could practice their measurement skills and learn how to bake oatmeal chocolate chip cookies. For our next unit the learners will be covering the following concepts in maths: 

Green Group: Number and Place Value
  • Describe and extend number sequences including those with multiplication and division steps,
inconsistent steps, alternating steps and those where the step size is a decimal.

  • Count forwards or backwards in steps of integers, decimals, powers of 10.

Yellow Group
  • Describe and extend number sequences including those with multiplication and division steps,
inconsistent steps, alternating steps and those where the step size is a decimal.

  • Count forwards or backwards in steps of integers, decimals, powers of 10.
  • Solve number and practical problems that include decimals, integers






UOI Class

In UOI class the learners are in their final week to complete their Unit 3 projects and presentations on famous inventions and inventors. The students have been working hard to complete their presentations to share with their parents during next Friday's Learner's Showcase. For next week the students will be presenting their presentations to Ms. Snook and I to be assessed according to the checklist that the students were given during the 1st week of this unit. Parents are welcomed to join the Year 6 class next Friday, January 31st at 2:00pm to view the work that their child has done for Unit 3.







Celebration of Chinese New Year

The children enjoy making and eating the dumplings that they worked hard on. I would like to thank all of those parents who have helped to support this event and make it a fun learning experience for our learners.






Homework for Term 2 Week 4





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