4th Class Week 3: January 25th – January 29th
Here is the plan of work for Week 3 (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.
Fun Friday Ideas:
Watch the video on Seesaw.
Follow these directions to create your own ‘Bird Feeder’.
Use the Bird Watching Poster that is on Seesaw to identify any birds you don’t recognise.
1. Find an empty toilet roll or kitchen roll.
2. Spread peanut butter all over the outside of the toilet roll, covering it completely in peanut butter (you can use coconut oil either, if there are any nut allergies in your house).
3. Place some bird seeds or porridge oats onto a plate.
4. Roll the toilet roll around the plate so the bird seeds or oats stick to the peanut butter.
5. Loop a string through the toilet roll and tie it.
6. Hang your new bird feeder on a branch of a tree in your garden and keep a close eye for any birds that come for a snack! (Use the bird-watching guide that is on Seesaw to identify any birds you don’t know).
Get Active!
Here’s another hurling challenge to try this week.
The Roll Lift – how many can you do in 30 seconds?
Watch the video first if you like - https://watchkin.com/fdaa03c365
Movement Break: Look at the activity on Seesaw and take regular movement breaks throughout the day!
SPHE:
Take a brain break and try this guided meditation to relax - https://watchkin.com/0cf77cb9b6
STEM: Choose at least one of these activities to try out.
1. Design and make a boat that can carry objects! Have a look at this video if you need some inspiration - https://watchkin.com/ace3bbcc16
2. Make a paper rocket and measure how far it can travel!
Follow the steps outlined on this video to make your own - https://watchkin.com/9b7db1ec92
Persuasive Writing Help Sheet
Paragraphs
Organise your persuasive writing into paragraphs so it is easy to read:
Paragraph 1: Introduction (introduce the topic and say what you think about it)
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)
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:
1. Because…
2. Therefore,
3. However,
4. 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
Lón Neasa - lch. 72 & 73
· ag déanamh ceapaire: making a sandwich
· Chuir sí: She put
· ar an mbarr: on the top
· D’fhág sí: She left
· Brostaigh: Hurry!
· a droim: her back
· Cad atá cearr leat? What is wrong with you?
· Seo ceapaire duit: Here’s a sandwich for you
· ina bhéal: in his mouth
· Bhí áthas an domhain uirthi: She was delighted
· Bhí ocras an domhain uirthi: She was starving
Ceisteanna – lch. 74
1. Cá raibh Neasa? Where was Neasa?
2. Ar chuir Neasa subh sa cheapaire? Did Neasa put jam in her sandwich?
3. Cár chuir sí an ceapaire? Where did she put…
4. Cé a tháinig isteach sa chistin? Who came into the kitchen?
5. Ar thosaigh Rossa ag súgradh le Gordó? Did Rossa start playing with Gordó?
6. Cár fhág Neasa an bosca loin? Where did Neasa leave the lunch box?
7. Ar thug Siobhán ceapaire do Neasa? Did Siobhán give Neasa a sandwich?
8. Cé a bhí ag an doras? Who was at the door?
9. Céard a bhí ina bhéal ag Gordó? What was in Gordó’s mouth?
10. An raibh fearg ar Neasa nuair a chonaic sí Gordó agus Daidí?
Was Neasa angry when she saw Gordó and Dad?
Lch. 75 D – Cad atá cearr leat?
Tá fearg orm: I am angry/mad
Tá tuirse orm: I am tired
Tá tart orm: I am thirsty
Tá ocras orm: I am hungry
Tá eagla orm: I am scared/frightened
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
