Hi 6th class!
Hope you are all keeping well. Thanks to everyone who got in touch last week, it was really lovely to hear from you! I received lots of great photos over the week, which I have started putting up on our new 6th class blog. If you haven’t seen our blog yet you should definitely check it out- you’ll find it under the “Classes” section of the website. I need your help and your work to keep the blog going so please keep the photos and news coming in!
Photo Challenge competition- I really enjoyed looking through your captions for the photo challenge last week. There was stiff competition and it was extremely tough to settle on just three captions… However, after lots of deliberation the three winners are (drumroll……..) Ethan, Ryan and Róisín!! Well done! You can check out the winning captions on the school blog which will be up over the coming days. Well done to everyone for taking part!
As always, do what you can with this week’s work and don’t worry if you get stuck on something, just move on to the next bit and try your best with that.
Stay safe,
Múinteoir Claire
Any books referenced below can be found on https://my.cjfallon.ie/dashboard/student-resources
Select primary > 6th class > the subject > the name of the book > the online book.
Monday
ENGLISH
Racing Ahead. Read pages 238 – 241 (Diaspora).
Complete the questions in section B (pg 242).
MATHS
This week we are starting percentages. I have recorded some mini lessons on this topic. Please watch the video tutorial for today:
https://www.loom.com/share/ac8ee4eb68e14d7dae0955391485ab80
The questions to go with today’s video can be found below- “Percentages Questions Monday.”
GAEILGE
We’re doing some grammar revision this week. Each day you’ll look back over a Réamhfhocail.
There will be an attachment each day for you to practice. You don’t need to print out the page, instead just write them into your copy or onto a page.
Some of these will be challenging but just try your best. If you are unsure of any words, you can use the online dictionary www.focloir.ie to help you. I have also attached some “Réamhfhocail posters” as a refresher, which might be helpful to you.
See “Réamhfhocail Monday” Task.
SESE
Country project
This week we are doing a country study. Choose a country anywhere in the world (except Ireland) that you would like to learn more about. See “Country Study” task. This task can be spread out at your own pace over the week. Don’t forget to send in pictures of your great work!
ART
“NOT ALL SUPERHEROES WEAR CAPES, SOME WEAR SCRUBS AND GOWNS” -AN TAOISEACH, LEO VARADKAR
This week as a school we are taking part in the “Draw your hero” art competition, which is centred on the theme above that “not all superheroes wear capes.”
The competition is designed to recognise the many different professions and people who are working tirelessly to bring Ireland through the Covid-19 pandemic. Your task is to create a piece of art based on a superhero in your life, whether it is a parent, a local community worker, a relative, or anyone whose heroic efforts you would like to acknowledge.
Full details of the competition can be found at:
You may wish to check out the recent piece of art by Banksy attached below to help inspire your work!
I would love to see your interpretations of the theme also, so if you are able, please send me a picture of your entries. Best of luck!
PE
This week I recommend trying out the SFAI challenge. This is a 12-Day Skills Challenge which teaches you a new football skill each day. All of the skills are explained briefly on the poster below, but you can see more in-depth videos at the following site:
https://sfai.ie/2020/03/31/sfai-12-day-skills-challenge/
Try out the Day 1 Challenge: Wall Ball
Tuesday
ENGLISH
Racing Ahead. Re-read pages 238-241.
Complete the questions in sections C and D (pg 242).
MATHS
Please watch the video tutorial for today:
https://www.loom.com/share/101e7fa1002648e29d640253128e9dfc
The questions to go with today’s video can be found below “Percentages Questions Tuesday.”
GAEILGE
See “Réamhfhocail Tuesday” Task.
SESE
Continue country project.
ART
Continue with the “Draw Your Hero” competition.
PE
Day 2: Volleys
https://sfai.ie/2020/03/31/sfai-12-day-skills-challenge/
Wednesday
ENGLISH
Racing Ahead page 243, section E
MATHS
Please watch the video tutorial for today:
https://www.loom.com/share/84a131bd6a1c4333964abcf1906d800c
The questions to go with today’s video can be found below “Percentages Questions Wednesday.”
GAEILGE
See “Réamhfhocail Wednesday” Task.
SESE
Continue country project.
ART
Continue with the “Draw Your Hero” competition.
PE
Day 3: Foot Stall
https://sfai.ie/2020/03/31/sfai-12-day-skills-challenge/
Thursday
ENGLISH
Racing Ahead page 243, section F
MATHS
No mini lesson today, just a recap of what we have learned this week!
Please complete the two tasks below “Percentages Thursday 1” and “Percentages Thursday 2.”
It is not essential that you print out the worksheets- the answers can be written on a page or in your copy.
GAEILGE
See “Réamhfhocail Thursday” Task.
SESE
Continue country project.
ART
Continue with the “Draw Your Hero” competition.
PE
Day 4: Knee juggling
https://sfai.ie/2020/03/31/sfai-12-day-skills-challenge/
Friday
ENGLISH
Today’s task is linked to our art project from this week (“Draw your Hero.”) I would like you to write a letter of thanks to the hero you have chosen. You may wish to explain why they are your hero or acknowledge ways in which they have supported you.
Watch this short video on letter-writing first to remind yourselves of the key components. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2d-0dIimgY
You may even wish to give/post the letter to the person when you are finished!
MATHS
Percentages game. Click the following link and scroll down the page until you see the game on the right-hand side. I recommend starting on level 2, and working your way up through the levels as you are able! https://mathsframe.co.uk/en/resources/resource/120/match_fractions_decimals_and_percentages#.UCdcd2MsCEY
GAEILGE
Watch an episode of Clarence “as Gaeilge” and write down 5 new words/phrases you learned (Or, alternatively, write down 5 words/phrases that you already know and recognised in the episode).
https://www.cula4.com/ga/feach/player/?pid=6085618489001&teideal=Clarence&series=Clarence&dlft=7
SESE
Complete country project.
ART
Continue with the “Draw Your Hero” competition.
PE
Day 5: Time to Combine
https://sfai.ie/2020/03/31/sfai-12-day-skills-challenge/
