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READING:
Throughout Term 4 in Reading, we will continue to
develop a deep understanding of reading skills based on the CAFE reading model-
Comprehension, Accuracy, Fluency and Extended Vocabulary. We will be focusing
on asking questions before, during and after reading, using questioning to
monitor understanding, reviewing the six dimensions of fluency, using think
aloud strategies and explaining how thinking about reading helps with our
reading comprehension.
We will continue to participate in guided reading and literature circle groups to
develop and review their skills in these areas.
WRITING:
In writing, we will continue
to use our VOICES menu to develop our understanding and knowledge of the six
traits of writing- Voice, Organisation, Ideas, Conventions, Excellent Word
Choice and Sentence Fluency.
We will read and write
a variety of poems and will be able to explain the purpose, mood and voice of a
range of poetry. We will also take part in writing procedural texts as
well as reviewing persuasive writing techniques.
We will continue to
develop our ideas for writing through their Writer’s Notebook as well as work
in small groups and teacher conferences to develop individual writing goals
based on the VOICES menu.
Numeracy:
Numeracy this term will be very busy
with students learning about and reviewing fractions. We will learn to
simplify fractions as well as add, subtract and multiply fractions and
decimals. We will also focus on chance and data, mass and location.
HOME
READING:
It is a requirement that
students are reading at home every weeknight. We ask that readers are returned
to school every TUESDAY and FRIDAY signed by a parent. Through home
reading it is expected that students will further develop their reading
strategies, reading stamina and comprehension skills.
HOMEWORK:
Homework will be placed on
our Class website again this term. Students are required to bring their homework in EVERY Friday for check in.
INQUIRY:
This term we will be
taking part in Challenged Based Learning. CBL is an engaging multidisciplinary approach to teaching and learning that
encourages students to leverage the technology they use in their daily lives to
solve real-world problems through efforts in their homes, schools and
communities.
Our challenge for Term 4
is to “Increase understanding and awareness about Asylum Seekers”. You can view
our challenge here- http://www.challengebasedlearning.org/challenge/view/164
Students will take on a
number of roles including Project Manager, Documentarian, Media Specialist,
Research Librarian, Product Manager, Social Media Manager and Public Relations
Director to work in groups to research their guiding questions and come up with
solutions to increasing understanding and awareness about asylum seekers.
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Looking forward to a great term!
What are you looking forward to most about Term 4?
