3rd Class Week 2: January 18th – January 22nd
Well done on all your great work in Week 1, you all are working so hard! I am so impressed 😊
Here is the plan of work for Week 2 (starting next Monday).
Please label all of your work clearly when completing an activity in your copies – name of activity/ page number/ date.
Blue highlight = there will be a video on Seesaw to watch before you begin your work.
Yellow highlight tells you the work you need to upload to Seesaw and on which day (if possible).
Fun Friday Ideas:
Follow this link to the ‘Art for Kids Hub’ and learn how to draw lots of different cartoons!
Examples of what you can learn to draw:
Get Active!
Try another hurling challenge this week.
The Jab Lift – how many can you do in 30 seconds?
Watch the video first if you like - https://watchkin.com/6b2b0c0dfa
Try a dance workout: https://video.link/w/vPsEb
Just Dance! - https://watchkin.com/e68365fbfc
https://watchkin.com/cd34333333
Take a movement break between each activity you do while doing your school-work!
Count to 10 for each; Jumping Jacks/ High Knees/ Run on the Spot/ Sprint on the Spot/ Scissor Jumps/ Hop on Left Foot/ Hop on Right Foot
1. Watch this video to show you how you can create a mini catapult!
https://watchkin.com/8ae3f7bb02
2. 2. Create a marble maze! This video will show you how you can make one in lots of
different ways:
https://watchkin.com/624886e0ea
Persuasive Letter Writing Help Sheet
All that is different this week is you must include these 3 things before you begin writing your persuasive text.
1. “Recipient’s Address” – The address of the person you are writing your letter
to. (This goes on the top left of the page)
Example: Mr. Burke,
School Principal,
St. Mary’s Primary School,
Oranmore,
Co. Galway
2.
“Author’s Address” – Your own address. (This goes on the top
right of the page)
Example: Holly Dempsey,
Northgate Street,
Athenry,
Co. Galway
3.
“Greeting” – You need to greet the person you are writing to.
Example: Dear Mr. Burke. My name is Holly Dempsey and I am in 3rd class. I
am writing to you about _______.
Paragraphs
When writing
your letter, organise it into paragraphs so it is easy to read:
Paragraph 1: Introduction (greet the person you are writing to and introduce the
topic)
Paragraph 2: First argument with at least 2 reasons
Paragraph 3: Second argument with at least 2 reasons
Paragraph 4: Final argument with at least 2 reasons
Paragraph 5: A conclusion (your closing statement to repeat what you think) and sign
your name.
Features
· You always write in the present tense (use verbs like; is, are, do, make, believe, think)
· Your persuasive text should include:
- Facts! (Always use facts to give proof to your argument)
- An interesting topic
- Short, simple sentences
- Use words/phrases that are convincing
Words/Phrases:
Some useful words/sentences that should be used in persuasive writing:
· Because…
· Therefore,
· However,
· This shows that…
· Firstly,
· Secondly,
· Finally,
· I believe that…
· Everyone knows that…
· It is clear that...
· Without a doubt
· In fact
· It is a disgrace
· It is outrageous that…
· In conclusion...
Gaeilge Help Sheet
An Corp:
Pg. 69 C – Conas tá tú?
- Tá mé go maith, buíochas le Dia – I am good, thank God
- Táim ceart go leor – I am ok
- Táim tinn – I am sick
- Táim an-tinn – I am very sick
- Nílim ar fónamh – I am not well
Pg.69 D – Cad atá cearr leat?
Tá pian i mo bholg – I have a pain in my stomach
Tá slaghdán orm – I have a flu
Ghortaigh mé mo lámh – I injured my hand
Tá pian i mo cheann – I have a pain in my head
Tá scornach thinn agam – I have a sore throat
Tá mo shrón ag cur fola – My nose is bleeding
Tá mo chos briste – My leg is broken
Pg. 71 H – Foclóir breise: An corp
ceann = head
cluas = ear
bolg = stomach
ordóg = thumb
glúin = knee
cos = leg
rúitín = ankle
aghaidh = face
fiacla = teeth
smig = chin
Click on the link below for more websites to explore if you have time
https://dannyoconnor.symbaloo.com/home/mix/13eOcRGjgL
If you have any questions regarding the work you can send me a message on Seesaw or contact me on my email!
Kind regards,
Ms. Hession
