Hi Everyone,
The whole school is having having themed weeks for the month of June. The first week’s theme is art/crafts/food. Click on the link below, or copy and paste into the search bar, this will take you to a Padlet page with lots of ideas for you to try.
We would love to see what you managed to create, if you would prefer to do something different to the activities detailed on the page- please feel free, we would love to see your creativity in action.
Please send me lots of pictures on class Dojo of you taking part in the activities!
Many thanks,
Mr Murphy.
https://padlet.com/jryan133/gwx3shrszt6quot2
Friday 5th June
Happy Friday everyone,
This is your last day of normal schoolwork of the year! I want to say thanks to all of you for your hard work in what has been a challenging time. Your application to online learning has been excellent and this will be of benefit come September. I will keep you posted on the schedule for next week, a themed week. Here is today’s work:
English:
1] Do two comprehensions on your read theory account or tune in to Ms King’s videos on school story and read along with her as she reads ‘Charlotte’s Web’.
2] Read the passage ‘Summer in Ireland’ attached below. Answer the questions on page 2.
3] RZ p128 E
Maths:
1] Get someone to test you on your x4 tables. See how many you can write down in two minutes maybe.
2] Mathletics: Go to multiplication and division section and pick any two activities.
3] Calculate how much each customer spent at the Cafe in the worksheet attached below.
Gaeilge:
1] Play a game of Deir Ó Ghraidigh [use back of Seo leat to help] or Feicim le mo shúilín with whoever is helping you.
2] Write 5 sentences using the following verbs: Chuaigh mé- I went Chonaic mé- I saw Cheannaigh mé- I bought
Rinne mé- I made/did Thosaigh mé- I started
Art:
Pick an Art project from Ms Ryan’s padlet: https://padlet.com/jryan133/89wz3vg08eo2wfd9
S.P.H.E:
Finish your time capsule by interviewing your parents on their experience of the co-vid situation.
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My-Covid-19-Time-Capsule-Booklet (1)
Thursday 4th June
Hello to all,
Here is Thursday’s list of tasks:
English:
1] Summer oral language: Look at the picture closely and answer the questions in detail out loud to whoever is helping you. No need to write anything.
2] Reading zone- Re-Read ‘A lesson in sharing’. Answer C p127.
3] 2 comprehensions on ‘Read Theory’ account.
Maths:
1] Play ‘two hands’ or ‘buzz off hairy legs’ practicing multiplication tables, concentrating on 4’s.
2] Mathletics: Take the Money and Time test.
3] Check your change worksheet. Make sure you do a sum down the way to check whether these answers are correct or not. Write out the sum for each one. Remember our rule for renaming take away sums- ‘More on the floor go next door’.
Gaeilge:
1] Feicim le mo shúilín [I spy with my little eye]- Look at the picture in the page attached and name as many things you see in the picture as you can] This is attaches as ‘An Samhradh’
2] Read through the summer words mat attached below. I would like you to write 4 summer sentences as Gaeilge using some of the words. e.g Rinne mé caisléan gainimh ag an trá dé Sathairn- I made a sand castle at the beach on Saturday.
S.P.H.E:
Next two pages of your time capsule [page 7 and 8] concerning special occasions and writing a short letter to yourself about what you are experiencing.
P.E:
Urban Rascals
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Wednesday 3rd June
Good morning all. Here is your work for today in our last week before ‘Themed weeks’ from next week onwards:
English:
1] Listen to one of the stories on story online. https://www.storylineonline.net/
2] Re-read ‘A lesson on sharing’ p124 RZ. Do G p128. Write at least half a page with lots of detail about what you saw, heard, how you felt etc.
3] 10 minutes of reading any reading material of your choice. Maybe send me a dojo message saying what you picked/ what you read about.
Maths:
1] Play buzz off hairy legs with whoever is helping you, concentrating on 4’s.
2] Mathletics: Do the ‘how much change’ section
3] Challenge yourself on your ‘change making’ skills with this game: https://teachingmoney.co.uk/eurosite/wb/CLASSchangeEURO.html
Gaeilge:
Read through weather powerpoint and do draw the weather activity sheet.
S.E.S.E:
Read p20-22 of ‘Animals’ document attached. Do questions A and B on p22.
S.P.H.E:
Do next two pages of your Co-vid time capsule.
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My-Covid-19-Time-Capsule-Booklet (1)
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Tuesday 2nd June
Good morning guys,
Imagine we are into June now, not long left until the summer holidays. I hope you had a great bank holiday weekend and got to enjoy the sun.
English:
1] Do two comprehensions on your Read Theory account
2] RZ p124 read the story ‘A Lesson in Sharing’. Answer A p127.
Maths:
1] Play hit the button to practice your x4 tables
2] Mathletics: Go to the money section. Answer the questions and play one of the games.
3] Try the money piggybanks worksheet attached below.
Gaeilge:
Read through the ‘Chaitheamh Aimsire’ powerpoint. [attached below]
Is breá liom a bheith…..- I love to ……… Translate the following sentences:
1] I love to play football
2] I like to watch television
3] I dont like to cycle
4] I love to play tennis.
S.P.H.E:
Try page 3 and 4 in your Time capsule booklet talking about how you’re feeling and what you’re looking forward to. [Attached below]
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My-Covid-19-Time-Capsule-Booklet (1)
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Thursday 28th May
Good morning guys,
Urban rascals today at 1.30 on Facebook and RTE school hub at 11a.m. Loads of ideas here to keep active! Please keep sending on your work on dojo. Have a great day!
English:
1] Listen to one of the read alouds on this website and maybe write me a book review! https://www.storylineonline.net/
2] RZ p123 E
3] ‘Reading eggs’ or some other type of reading for at least 10 minutes. Maybe you could go to Ms King’s videos on school story and read along with her as she reads ‘Charlotte’s Web’.
Maths:
1] Play ‘two hands’ or ‘buzz off hairy legs’ with a sibling or parent to practice your x3 tables
2] Next two sections on Mathletics
3] Read through the next powerpoint and do worksheet page 3
4] *Extra optional- Try out this sudoku puzzle or pick your own one from the website. Let me know how you get on! * https://www.kidsmathgamesonline.com/sudoku/printableworksheets/easy/6.html
Gaeilge:
Abair liom p138,139 B + D.
Vocab: An ndearna tú?- Did you do/make? Rinne mé- I made Ní dhearna mé- I didn’t make An bhfuil cabhair uait?- Do you want help? Tá cabhair uaim- I do want help.
- For D sentences remember in Irish the sentence will start with the verb [doing word]. e.g Chaill mé mo chóta- I lost my coat.
Art:
https://padlet.com/jryan133/89wz3vg08eo2wfd9 Loads of great art ideas here to choose from!
P.E:
Urban rascals. Also don’t forget that RTE school hub are having their own ‘Olympics’ this week with loads of active ideas.
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Wednesday 27th May
Hello guys,
Hope you are all keeping up a routine of getting some work done every day. The weather has been great so I hope you are making the most of this also. A reminder that RTE school hub has some fantastic activities and is on daily at 11am. Also don’t forget to tune in to Urban Rascals every Tuesday and Thursday. Here is today’s work:
English:
1] Two comprehensions on read theory account
2] RZ p123 F and G.
3] Synonyms worksheet- A synonym is a word that has the same or a similar meaning as another word. Try this simple worksheet and see if you can spot the synonyms.
Maths:
1] Hit the button
2] Mathletics: Next two sections plus game
3] Time powerpoint and worksheet page 2
Gaeilge:
Abair liom p136,137 ‘An Béar beag agus an Béar mór’
Vocab: An Samhraidh- Summer An Geimhreadh- Winter An féidir leat cabhrú liom- Can you help me?
Ag déanamh spraoi- having fun
P.E:
RTE school hub are having an ‘Olympics’ this week with loads of fun activities
S.E.S.E:
Go to ‘Animals’ link. Read through the passage and answer the questions on page 19.
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ROI-L-005-Synonyms-of-Adjectives-Vocabulary-Worksheet
Tuesday 26th May
English:
1] Two comprehensions on read theory account
2] RZ p120 re read story. Answer B p122
3]Listen to one of the read alouds on this website and maybe write me a book review! https://www.storylineonline.net/
Maths:
1]Hit the button- Practice your x3 tables
2] Go to ‘Add and subtract mental’. Attempt next two sections. Don’t forget there’s loads of games to try out here also!
3] Time revision- Read through attached powerpoint and attempt worksheet page 1.
Gaeilge:
Abair liom p132,133 ‘Ceolchoirm na scoile’ read and answer.
Vocab: Cathain- When Beidh- Will Cá bhfuil?-Where is? Caill- Lost Amhrán- Song
S.E.S.E:
Try the attached ‘Dissolving’ experiment. [It’s very simple!] What did you notice?? Let me know what you found out.
P.E:
Urban rascals
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Monday 25th May
Good morning,
I hope you are all well and enjoying the brilliant weather. Here is today’s work:
English:
1] 2 comprehensions on read theory account
2] RZ p120 ‘The Toy Catalogue. Read the story. Answer A p122.
Maths:
1] Hit the button- Practice your x3 tables
2] Mathletics: Go to ‘Add and subtract mental’. Attempt first two sections.
3] Have a go at this Sudoku puzzle. Numbers 1-6 have to go in each row and column so that you don’t have the same number twice! For example, 4 and 2 are used in the first column so now you have to find a spot for 1,3, 5 and 6. Have a go!
Gaeilge:
Abair liom D p126,127 ‘Lá ar an trá’. Read and answer.
Vocab: Caisléan gainimh- Sand castle Ar chaill tú- Did you lose? Tonn mhór- A big wave
S.E.S.E:
Unlocking S.E.S.E p148,149 ‘Eighteenth century Ireland’. Read and answer checkpoint questions p149.
Music:
Tin whistle practice
Friday 22nd May
Happy Friday to all, have an enjoyable weekend! Only a handful of weeks left now! We will keep our normal routine for another two weeks or so and then we will change the structure slightly in June. Thanks very much to everyone for your hard work up to now, keep it going!
English:
1] Spelling test
2] Read theory or Reading eggs
3] RZ p118 D
4] Fish ‘cloze’ activity.
Word Bank: Use, having, themselves, depends, seabed, blend, others, around,through, again.
Maths:
1] Test yourself on your x10 tables
2] Mathletics: Take the test on the ‘Add and Subtract written’ section.
3] Subtraction word problems 6-10 [attached below]
Gaeilge:
1] Spelling test
2] Abair liom p120,121 ‘Ag obair sa ghairdín’.
vocab: ag obair go dian-working hard tá tart orm- I’m thirsy An ndearna tú?- did you make/do?
S.P.H.E:
Today we are going to start a booklet on what we are up to at the moment. For now we are going to do page one and two concentrating on some of our favourite things. [Booklet attached below]
Science:
Try out the ‘Make a Lava lamp’ experiment attached below. Did it work?? *Challenge-Why did it work??*
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My-Covid-19-Time-Capsule-Booklet
Thursday 21st May
English:
1] Next 4 spellings
2] Two comprehensions on your ‘Read Theory’ account
3] Super sentences worksheet day 3
4] RZ re-read all of story. Answer E p119. Try out the ‘Play Paws’ game in the number frames section.
Maths:
1] x10 tables practice on ‘Hit the button’. This is fairly easy for you guys so play an extra Maths game or two on hit the button while you’re at it!
2] Mathletics: Next two sections- Add 3 digit numbers, 3 digit differences. Try out the ‘Play Paws’ game in the number frames section.
3] Subtraction word problems 1-5. [attached below]
Gaeilge:
1] Spellings: 5] Isteach 6] Oifig
2] Abair liom: An Ghaoth agus an Ghrian p102,103.
Vocab: Níos láidre- stronger Comórtos- competition Caithfaimid- We will have to Tharraing an fear- The man pulled
Ag taitneamh- shining Ag cur allais- Sweating Bhain sé- He took off An bua-the win
Art:
https://padlet.com/jryan133/89wz3vg08eo2wfd9 – Pick your own choice from Ms Ryan’s art ideas.
P.E:
Urban rascals
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Wednesday 20th May
English:
1] Next 4 spellings [Dojo]
2] Two comprehensions on your ‘Read Theory’ account
4] RZ read p115,116, 117. Answer G p119 ‘Use your imagination’.
Maths:
1] Mathletics: ‘Subtract Numbers’ and ‘2 digit differences’ sections. Go to games sections and send some time playing a game of your choice.
2] Subtraction with renaming worksheet- Remember our rule for renaming, More on the floor go next door. Cross out the tens and make one smaller, give an extra ten to the units.
Gaeilge:
1] Next 2 spellings: 3] Abhaile 4] Go hálainn
2] Abair liom p100,101 ‘An Dinnéar’ part 2.
S.E.S.E:
Unlocking S.E.S.E ‘The powerful sun’. Read p69 and answer checkpoint questions.
Music:
Tin whistle practice.
P.E:
Log on to Go Noodle and try some of the dances
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Tuesday May 19th
English:
1] Next 4 spellings [Blue, blew, brake, break]
2] Two comprehensions on your ‘Read Theory’ account
3] RZ read p116 ‘Clever Rossa’. Answer A p118
4] ‘Super Sentences’ worksheet page 1
Maths:
1] Hit the button: Practice x10 tables. https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
2] Mathletics: Go to same section as yesterday. Try ‘Add two 2 digit numbers’ and ‘Add three 2 digit numbers’ sections.
Play a game of ‘Rainforest Maths’.
3] Addition worksheet- Just page 3 Addition with regrouping.
Gaeilge:
1] First 2 spellings- 1] an doras 2] sa chlós]
2] Abair liom p98,99 ‘An Dinnéar’. Answer B and C p99.
Vocab: Nach raibh?- Weren’t? Thaitin sé go mór liom- I really enjoyed.. Cá bhfuil?- Where is? An bhfuil X uait?- Do you have X?
S.E.S.E:
Unlocking S.E.S.E p68 ‘The Powerful Sun’. Read p68. See if you can look up some of the words in key vocabulary. Answer the think and discuss questions. *Question- How does sun cream work? *
P.E:
Urban Rascals
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Monday 18th May
Good morning everyone. Here is today’s work:
English:
1] First 4 spellings [reed,read,sum,some]
2] Two comprehensions on your ‘Read Theory’ account
3] RZ read p115 ‘Clever Rossa’. Look up any of the red highlighted words that you don’t know with your dictionary. Answer B p118.
Maths:
1] Hit the button: Practice x10 tables. https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
2] Mathletics: Go to ‘Add and Subtract written 1’. Please do the first 3 sections. [Are you ready, columns that add, columns that subtract]. *optional* Go to play and try out a game of ‘Rainforest Maths’
3] Subtraction worksheet [pick either page 1 or two, don’t need to do both]
Gaeilge:
Abair liom D p82,83. C líon na bearnaí. [fill in the gaps. e.g An bhfuil cóta agat? ____ _____ agam. The answer is Tá cóta agam.] E-write the full words.
S.E.S.E:
The Normans: Read Unlocking S.E.S.E p109 and 110. Answer checkpoint questions. * Extra challenge-Tell me on Dojo why the Normans were said to be ‘more Irish than the Irish themselves’ and what have the Normans left behind that remains a part of Ireland today?
S.P.H.E:
Gratitude journal: Write down 3 things that you are grateful for today.
Files
roi-n-5539-subtraction-from-20-numberline-activity-sheet
Friday 15th May
Happy Friday to everyone, hope you all have a nice weekend. Here is today’s work:
English:
1] Spelling test
2]Two comprehensions on your ‘Read Theory’ account
3] RZ p113 C. Fill in the most appropriate word
Maths:
1] Mathletics: (i) Go to place value-decimal order. Attempt the questions. (ii) Try the ‘test’ section.
2] See how many x9 tables you can write down in two minutes.
3] Find the value of the underlined decimal digit [attached below]
4] *Optional challenge*- Try the decimal riddles attached below.
Gaeilge:
1] Spelling test
2] Abair liom D p68,69 ‘Fionn agus an Dragún’ read and answer.
Vocab: Cóisir-party Ag lorg-looking Mharaigh sé- He killed
Music:
Tin whistle practice
Art:
https://padlet.com/jryan133/89wz3vg08eo2wfd9 – Lots of Art ideas here. Pick whichever one you want and send finished product to me on Dojo. [If this link doesn’t work it’s also on school page on dojo]
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Thursday 14th May
Hello everyone,
A reminder that we have our zoom meeting today at 11am. The info is on our class story on dojo. If you could have two things to show us [one not to do with school and one piece of work] that would be great. If not, no hassle. Also, don’t forget about Urban rascals and school hub on RTE.
English:
1] Do two comprehensions on your ‘Read Theory’ account
2] Next 4 spellings
3] RZ p114 E- Insert a suitable verb. Remember a verb is an action [doing] word. e.g jump.
Maths:
1] Mathletics: (i) I have assigned a problem to you all. See how you get on.
(ii) Go to courses and place value [same as yesterday]. Today try ‘nearest 10’ and ‘nearest 100’
2] Tenths worksheet [attached below]
Gaeilge:
1] Next two spellings: 5] bronntanas 6] fuinneoga
2] Abair liom D p58,59 ‘Chluiche nua’ read and answer.
Vocab: Clár- programme Is fearr liom- I prefer ar fheabhas- excellent
S.E.S.E:
Continue with Spain projects
P.E:
Urban rascals
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Wednesday 13th May
Good morning,
I hope you all managed to log on to Mathletics and were able to access the work I set. Please let me know if you experienced problems with this. As I said yesterday we will have our next zoom on Thursday at 11am. I have posted the link for this on class dojo.
English:
1] Do two comprehensions on your ‘Read Theory’ account
2] Next 4 spellings
3] RZ F p114-Describing the Princess’ character. Lots of detail and examples please! Would love to see what you come up with.
Maths:
1] 10 minutes of hit the button concentrating on x9 tables
2] On your Mathletics account go to course and place value like yesterday. Today have a go at the comparing numbers to 100, which is bigger and which is smaller activities.
3] Ordering decimals worksheet Page 1 [attached below]. If you were able to do yesterdays work, this should be no problem to you. What’s important to remember: The units and ten are completely different [Units are whole numbers and tenths are .1 or 1/10 of a whole number]. For example 5.0 just means 5. This is much bigger than 0.5 which means 5/10. So to figure out which number is bigger you need to look at UNITS FIRST.
Gaeilge:
1] Next 2 spellings: 3] freisin 4] múinteoir
2] Abair liom D p52,53 ‘An seomra folctha’ read and answer.
Vocab: Ag ní- cleaning Tabhair dom- Give me Leithreas- toilet
S.E.S.E:
Continue with Spain projects
P.E:
‘P.E with Joe’ on youtube
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Tuesday 12th May
Hello all,
We are going to do a zoom call again this week. It will be on Thursday at 11am. I will post the link on dojo closer to the time. It would be great if you had one or two things to show your classmates and I.. First of all you might show us something you are playing with/doing over the last while. It could be a toy, a game or anything important to you at the moment.. Even a pet maybe!! [You don’t have to have anything to show us, this is just how we will start off our chat]
It would also be nice to see a piece of school work you have got done over the last while. It could be your mini project on an Arctic/Antarctic animal, or some info on Spain, Tom Crean, the Incas, a piece of Artwork, a short story, etc.. Again, no pressure to have this, it’s just an idea.
Finally, I hope everyone is now set up on Mathletics. Please let me know if you’re not. We will get going with it slowly from today onwards. I am still trying to figure out the website myself! For today:
English:
1] Next 4 spellings [on class dojo]
2] RZ read 110-112. Answer A p113.
3] I am sorry to be giving a new website but this one is fantastic for reading comprehension! If you could sign up to read theory.org your child will be able to complete progressive reading comprehensions at their own ability level. Just complete the assessment today if you can. https://readtheory.org/
Maths:
1] Mathletics; i] I’ve sent a decimals problem to everyone in my class. See if you can figure it out.
ii] Go to courses and then to place value. Attempt the place value 1 and 2 activities.
2] Play this demicals game on Sheppard software. http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/decimals/DecimalModels10.htm
3] Decimal place value worksheet [attached below]
Gaeilge:
1] Spellings: 1] Capall 2] Blasta
2] Abair liom D p46,47 ‘Ag cabhrú le Mamaí’ read and answer.
Vocab: Cabhrú- Help Salach-dirty An bhfaca tú-did you see? Tirim- dry
S.E.S.E:
Do a short project on Spain. Can be completed over the course of the week.
You could focus on facts, culture, food , sports, famous people, islands, animals, etc.
P.E:
Urban rascals
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Monday 11th May
Good morning,
I hope everyone had a nice weekend. This week we will be starting with a new website for Maths called ‘Mathletics’. I have set up our class on the website and will be sending a username and password to you all via dojo. Hopefully you can all get logged on. For today:
English:
1] First 4 spellings [Halt, hawk, sauce, haul]
2] Read p110 of ‘The Frog Prince’ in your Reading Zone. Look up all the red highlighted words in the story with your dictionary.
3] Do B p113 from same story
Maths:
1] Sign up to ‘Mathletics’ using the info I have sent you.
2] 10 minutes of hit the button concentrating on x9 this week. https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
3]This week we are going to move on to revising Decimals. Do you remember that a decimal is the same as a fraction but just written another way?! E.g 1/10=0.1 [Zero full units and one tenth of a unit]. So if 0.1 means 1/10, what is 1.0? That’s right it’s just 1 or One unit!
Read the powerpoint attached below and try the worksheet.
Gaeilge:
Abair liom D p40,41 ‘Oíche Shamhna’ read and answer questions.
Vocab: Cóisir- Party Dul-Go Taibhse-Ghost Ba mhaith liom- I would like Níor mhaith liom- I wouldn’t like
SESE:
Unlocking SESE: Read p107 and 108 on the Normans. Answer the checkpoint questions.
I won’t ask you to do the ‘Research and Write’ question, but I would like you to send me your opinion via dojo on why Diarmuid MacMurrough acted as he did…
P.E:
Have a go at this quick workout! 20 seconds per exercise. You can add extra sets if it’s too easy!
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Friday 8th May
Hello everyone,
Thank you to those who tuned in to zoom yesterday. It was nice to hear from you. We are at the end of another week already. Happy Friday to all.
English:
1] Tune in on your ‘World of Walliams’ account and listen. A reminder to please send me a review of whichever book you are reading/listening to when it’s finished.
2] Write a summary of Leo Varadkar’s speech announced last Friday. Here is a video to help you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtYYCEg8LAE
3] Giraffes cloze procedure [attached below]
Maths:
1] Play one of the fractions games on www.splashlearn.com
2] Halves and quarters worksheet attached below
Gaeilge:
Abair liom p34,35 ‘An madra rua agus na plumaí’ read and answer.
Vocab: A fháil- to get Iarracht-effort D’fhág sé- He left
*Challenge- Send me a dojo message if you can figure out the point of the story!*
Music:
Practice tin whistle
SPHE:
When we are worried, breathing can help us to feel calm and relaxed. Have a read of the worksheet attached below and try some ‘Rainbow breathing’. Write some words to do with being calm and relaxed in the space given.
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Complete the exercise by writing words and drawing pictures that you associate with feeling relaxed and positi
Thursday 7th May
Hi everyone,
As I said on Dojo, today we will have our first meeting on zoom! It’s at 12 o’clock and the log in details are on dojo for anyone who hasn’t seen the message. It will just be a bit of a catch up.Hopefully you can all log in!
English:
1] Have a game of word tennis with whoever is helping you using some new categories. [Powerpoint under Wednesday work]
2] Spend 10 or 15 minutes on your reading eggs account
3] Pronouns worksheet [attached below]
Maths:
1]Have a game of hit the button, concentrating on your x8 tables! https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
2] Have you noticed that finding a fraction of something is similar to another part of our Maths?? That’s right, it’s like division! E.g finding 1/2 of 10 is the same as 10 divided by 2..
Try B p108 in your planet Maths. [Remember to use your repeated subtraction if your stuck!]
Gaeilge:
Abair liom D p30,31 read and answer.
Vocab: Is fearr liom- I prefer Go huafásach- Horrible Go hiontach- Brilliant
SESE:
Normans: Read p107 Unlocking SESE. Answer the following questions orally to whoever is helping you:
1] Where did the Normans come from?
2] Who was the first Norman king of England?
3] Before the Normans arrived who were the main groups of people in Ireland?
4] Which Irish king brought the Normans to Ireland? Why did he do this?
5] Where did the first Normans land and when?
P.E:
Urban rascals on Facebook live
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Wednesday 6th May
Good morning everyone! Hope you all had a nice long weekend!
Art:
Last few days left now to enter Ms.Ryan’s cherry blossom Art competition. Please send picture of your entry to J. Ryan on Class Dojo or jryan@bunscoilris.ie.
English:
1]’Gruesome Grill’ menu reading comprehension. Attached below.
2] See ‘word tennis’ oral language game powerpoint below. Take on one of your siblings or parent and see how long you can ‘rally’ for!
Maths:
1] Have a game of hit the button, today concentrating on your x8 tables! https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
2] Today we return to our Fractions and will focus on finding full amounts when given a fraction. E.g If 1/2 the marbles in a bag is 3, what is the full amount of marbles? Well we know that 2 halves make a whole.. So if we add the two halves together we have the answer. 3 is 1/2 so the other half must also be 3. Answer: 3+3=6.
We do the same thing when we are given 1/4 and asked to find the whole amount. The only difference is we add four times [or x4]. e.g 3+3+3+3=12/
I would like you to try Planet Maths p106 B and C and p107 A.
Gaeilge:
1]Abair liom D p24,25 [on folens.ie] read and answer questions.
Vocab: An ndearna tú- Did you do… Cad a tharla?- What happened?
2] Answer these ‘an ndearna tú’ questions with either ‘Rinne mé’ [I did] or Ní dhearna mé {i didn’t do]:
(i) An ndearna tú do obair bhaile inné?
(ii) An ndearna tú urban rascals inné?
(iii) An ndearna tú pictiúr don comórtas? [Picture for the competition]
P.E
‘P.E with Joe’ on youtube. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAxW1XT0iEJo0TYlRfn6rYQ
S.E.S.E
Unlocking SESE [also on folens.ie]: Read p106 on the Normans. Have a chat about the think and discuss questions with whoever is helping you. Look up as many of the ‘key vocabulary’ words as you can with your dictionary.
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Friday 1st May
Good morning and happy Friday!
I hope you all have a great bank holiday weekend. Stay safe and stay well. I will link back in with everyone on Wednesday.
Take care,
Mr Murphy
English:
1] Spelling test
2] Looking after my wellbeing cloze activity [attached below]
3] Reading zone p109 D
4] Reading eggs
Maths:
1] Spend 5/10 minutes playing hit the button. https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
2] Read through tenths powerpoint [attached below]
3] Planet Maths p106 A
4] *Extra optional Maths challenge*
(ii)Tom is a new uncle! He decides to make a blanket for his sister’s new baby. Tom makes the blanket by sewing together 8 equal-sized sections of cloth.
(iii)Hannah is going to a picnic with her soccer team to celebrate the end of the season. She decides to bring a long sub sandwich to share. She cuts the sandwich into 6 equal pieces so it will fit in her picnic basket.
Thursday 30th April
Good morning guys,
I’ve spoken to most parents at this stage, thanks for that. I will try to get through to the last few today. Don’t forget to send me any work which you would like corrected or to message me if you would like to schedule a time for a phone call. Also, a reminder that RTE school hub is on at 11am as usual. Have a good day!
English:
1] Next 4 spellings
2] Reading zone p109 E
3] Continue to read any book you have at home or listen to an audiobook.
Maths:
1] Mental Maths
2] Challenge yourself with a game of hit the button. https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
3] Planet Maths p105 D
Gaeilge:
1] Spellings: 5] ag imirt peile 6] ag imirt chluiche
2] Play a game of ‘Deir Ó GhrÁidigh’ with whoever is at home!
3] I’m going to change the routine slightly for Gaeilge. We will now be using the ‘Abair liom D’ book which is also on folens.ie. Just type this in to the searchbar as usual and you will find the e-book. Today we will do p13 B.
Art:
Go to youtube and ‘Draw with Alan’. Try this ‘Draw an Ostrich’ lesson. https://youtu.be/Kudn1_p9HKs
P.E:
Urban rascals
Music:
Tin whistle practice
Files
Wednesday 29th April
Hello everyone, hope you are all keeping well.
English:
1] Next 4 spellings
2] Rz read p106 and 107. Pick either game 1 [Jack Stones] or game 2 [Shell Jacks]. Write a paragraph or two persuading me that the game you have picked is the better game. Remember to use some of our presuasive phrases:
It is outrageous that…
I strongly believe…
It’s disgraceful that…
How could we possibly…
Use the powerpoint attached to help you also. Get creative with your reasons.. You don’t have to actually believe them!!
3] Tune in to the world of Walliams and listen to an audio book.
Maths:
1] Wednesday Mental Maths
2] ‘Splash Maths’ fractions game to warm up.
3] Try C p105 in your Planet Maths. Remember… to find a quarter of something just half it and then half it again!! e.g 1/4 of 12=? Well 1/2 of 12=6 [because 6+6=12]. Ok then, lets half 6! 1/2 of 6=3. Therefore, 1/4 of 12=3.
Remember to read the question carefully and a few times to see what they want you to do and to make sure they don’t trick you!
Gaeilge:
1] Spellings: 3] ag éisteacht 4] ag luascadh
2] Am don léamh p42,43. Sa Siopa Milseán.
S.P.H.E:
Being positive is really important, especially at this time. We should always try to look on the bright side as this is proven to impact our happiness in a positive way. One way to be positive is to be grateful for what we do have in life. I want you to think of 4 things that you are grateful for today and in your life. For example, I am grateful to have Zoom to keep in touch with my friends.
Exercise:
This is a great little workout! Let me know if you can spell your whole name..!
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Tuesday 28th April
Good morning,
I got in touch with a few parents today by phone. Calls are just to check how your child is getting on and if I can help in any way. I hope to get in touch with more of you today. Urban rascals is back today as usual. For today:
English:
1] Next 4 spellings
2] Reading zone read p107. Answer B p108.
3] Log on to reading eggs account and spend 15 minutes reading.
Maths:
1] Tuesday Mental Maths
2] Read the attached powerpoint about finding fractions of a number.
3] Planet Maths: Do A1-6 and B1-6 p105
Gaeilge:
1] Irish spellings: 1] ag ceannach 2] ag seinm
2] Am don léamh p40,41 ‘Caipín Snámha’
S.E.S.E:
Unlocking S.E.S.E read p144 and 145 about Christopher Columbus. Answer ‘checkpoint’ questions p145.
*Extra challenge- Research and send me 5 of your own facts about Christopher Columbus.*
P.E:
Urban rascals
Music:
Tin whistle practice
Files
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Monday 27th April
Hello to all,
Hope you all had a good weekend and are keeping well. For today:
English:
1] First 4 spellings [Swap,waft,swamp,wand]
2] Read p106 and look up all the ‘red’ words in the story using your dictionary.
3] Answer A p108
Maths:
1] Mental Maths on Dojo
2] Pick one of the ‘fractions’ games on ‘Splash Maths’
3] Read through introducing fractions powerpoint. Remember a fraction is just a part of something. e.g 1/2 of an apple is 1 part out of 2 as the apple is in two pieces.
1/4 of 12=3 as 3+3+3+3=12. Another way of thinking of it is 1/4 is half of a half and half of 12 is 6.
4] Planet Maths: Try B and C p104
Gaeilge:
Am don léamh p38,39 ‘Fógra don Zú’ read and answer questions.
Vocab: Fógra-Notice Muinéal-Neck Géar-Sharp Fiacla-teeth
S.E.S.E:
Read the attached fact file on Spain. Answer the following questions:
1] What continent is Spain in?
2] What is the capital city?
3] Name 2 other cities. [use the internet for this one if you can]
4] What is the population? Does it have more or less people than Ireland?
5] What colours are in the flag?
6] Name two countries that share a border with Spain. [Look this one up!]
Exercise:
Maybe log on to go noodle today for a change. or link back in to last weeks P.E session on RTE school hub.https://www.rte.ie/learn/2020/0422/1134078-3rd-and-4th-class-pe/
Files
Friday 24th April
Happy Friday everyone. Hope you had a good week. Have an enjoyable weekend. Don’t forget to send me any work you would like corrected.
Take care,
Mr Murphy.
English:
1] Spelling test
2] Fill in the gaps activity on Tom Crean.
Word bank: Tried, opened, were, join, stuck, chosen, named, difficulty, reach
[If you’re stuck choose between these words to figure out the answers]
3] Tune back in to the world of Walliams [https://www.worldofdavidwalliams.com
Don’t forget to take a look at the activities linked to the book and to send me your review when you have finished a book!
[Cloze activity and Book review template attached below]
Maths:
1] Some good multiplication games on ‘Splash Maths’. See if you can complete a level or two today.
2] True or False:
[i] 4×6=18
[ii] There are 3 sheep in each of 4 barns. There are 28 sheep altogether
[iii] Paul put 8 stickers on each page of his book. He had filled 10 pages, so there were 88 stickers altogether.
[iv] Josh got 5 points each day for going to school. By the end of the week he had 25 points.
[v] 8 times 0 is 8
[vi] 9 groups of 4 children is 36 children altogether.
Gaeilge:
1] Spelling test
2] Am don léamh read p36,37 ‘An Béar Bán’ and answer questions
Vocab: Is feidir leis- He can Fásann-Grows Rón- Seal
Music:
Tin whistle practice
Art:
Don’t forget to design your jersey for the Art competition
Files
book_review_structure planning sheet
Thursday 23rd April
Hello everybody,
Today the weather is hopefully going to be fantastic. I hope everybody gets a chance to enjoy it. A reminder that Urban rascals returns today and RTE school hub is on tv every day at 11.
Have a great day,
Mr Murphy.
English:
1] Next 4 spellings
2] As you may remember an adjective is a describing word. For example: They live in a beautiful house. The adjective is beautiful because it describes the house. Have a go at the adjectives worksheet attached under files. You have to sort all the words under the headings given. Use your dictionary if you don’t know what some of the words mean.
3] 15 minutes on reading eggs account or any reading of your choice! Very important to do some reading every day.
4] Thanks to those who sent on your stories already, great work! Would love to see some more of them so don’t forget to finish them today or tomorrow if you can!
Maths:
1] Thursday Mental Maths
2] Have a go at the Multiplication and division word problems attached below. Remember to use the RUDE rule and to read the question carefully. Do as many as you can. [Just worksheet 1]
Gaeilge:
1] Next two spellings: 5] freisin 6] isteach
2]Am don léamh read p34,35 ‘Froganna’ and answer questions
Vocab: Ag múineadh-teaching Leanaí-Children
S.E.S.E:
You learned about Antarctica this week and what kind of animals Tom Crean may have seen on his journey. I would like you to research any Arctic or Antarctic animal and write down at least 5 interesting pieces of information about that animal. Let me know what you find out! You could use one of the websites below to help if you like.
https://www.coolantarctica.com/Antarctica%20fact%20file/antarctica_animal.php
www.activewild.com/arctic-animals
P.E:
Urban rascals on Facebook live today
Optional Art activity:
How would you like to be in with the chance of winning a GAA jersey designed by you?
Damien Quinn, a well-known illustrator in the sports industry from County Limerick, has launched a ‘GAA Jersey Design Challenge’. The winners of this challenge will receive their jersey, as designed by themselves, with their name and preferred number on the back.
There are four age-group categories: 6 – 9 years, 10 – 13 years, 14 – 16 years and 17+
To enter, download and print the template attached to the next post and design your dream GAA kit for your club or county team. Once you have finished, take a photo of your design and send it to ‘Damien Quinn Draws’ Instagram or Facebook page. Entries must be submitted by Friday the 1st of May. For more information, visit https://www.damienquinndraws.com/gaajerseydesignchallenge .
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Wednesday 22nd April
English:
1] Next 4 spellings
2] Yesterday you learned about Irish explorer Tom Crean. Write a short story about an adventure. Remember to develop your characters giving plenty of detail. Maybe it could be about a voyage at sea, climbing a mountain or an Antarctic expedition like Tom Crean! I am interested to read what you come up with so please send them on!
3] Spend about 15 minutes on reading eggs account.
Maths:
1] Wednesday Mental Maths
2] Play a ‘Sheppard Software’ multiplication game of your choice or a multiplication game on your ‘Splash Maths’ account
3] Multiplication triangle worksheet Sheet 2 q1-12 [attached under files]
Gaeilge:
1] Next two spellings: 3] ag súgradh 4] ag caint
2]Am don léamh read p32,33 ‘An Gairdín Scoile’ and answer questions
Vocab: Síolta-Seeds Poll- Hole Ag rómhar- Digging D’fhás- Grew
S.E.S.E:
Read the Antarctic powerpoint which I have attached under files. Answer the following questions with full sentences:
1] Who lives in the Antactic?
2] Where is the Antarctic?
3] What was the coldest ever temperature recorded there? *extra challenge- Find out what the coldest temperature ever recorded in Ireland is!*
4] Name 3 animals that live in the Antarctic.
5] Why do Scientists work in the Antarctic?
Music:
Practice your tin whistle for 10/15 minutes minutes in a quiet room
Extra/optional:
Check out ‘The Great Wexford Short Story Competition’ Facebook page. There is a short story competition each week for the forseeable future for Wexford schoolchildren. Money to be won! Also a Horeswood student won last week, don’t let them outdo you!
Files
That’s it guys.
Have a great day,
Mr Murphy.
Tuesday 21st April
Hello to all,
Today is Tuesday so Urban rascals is on at 1.30 on Facebook live. I hope you are getting back into the swing of things which I know isn’t easy at the moment! Please don’t feel under pressure to complete everything, just do what you can. If you have any questions feel free to ask me on Dojo.
Have a great day!
Mr Murphy
English:
1] Next 4 spellings
2] Re Read your ‘Carnivals’ comprehension. Look up the following words in your dictionary and put each into a sentence; Majority, tradition, influence[d], diverse, unique.
3] Listen to one of David Walliams free audiobooks [https://www.worldofdavidwalliams.com. There are activities to go with most of the books also if some of you would like to try them! https://www.worldofdavidwalliams.com/activities/
Maths:
1] Tuesday Mental Maths [on Dojo]
2] Play one of the ‘Sheppard Software’ multiplication games. For example-https://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/earlymath/multiplicationPicnic.htm
3] Multiplication triangle worksheet- Do questions 1-12. [attached under files] For some of these you can also work backwards and divide. Remember division is the opposite of multiplication. Most importantly for now, multiplication is repeated addition! Use rough work to hellp if neccessary!
Gaeilge:
1] Irish spellings: 1] Sa ghairdín 2] Sa chistin [full list will be on Dojo]
2] Am don léamh [ebook on folens.ie] read p30,31 ‘An Bradán Feasa 2’ and answer questions.
Vocab: Dhúisigh- Woke up Cloigín- Bubble D’éirigh-Rose up Eolas- Information
SESE:
Read this interesting powerpoint about famous Irishman Tom Crean. Write down five important points about Tom Creans life and draw a picture of what you imagine when you think of Tom Crean. [Attached Under files]
P.E:
Urban Rascals workout!
Files
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Monday 20th April
Good morning,
I hope you all are keeping well and had a nice Easter break. Hopefully you are all ready to get back into a bit more of a routine. I know I am. Again, just do your best with the work below. For today:
English:
1] ‘Carnival’ reading comprehension q1-10 [attached under files]
2] Learn Spellings- Abyss, Myth, Lynx, Lyrics [full list will be posted on Dojo.
3] Spend 15 minutes or so on your ‘Reading Eggs’ account.
Maths:
1] Monday Mental Maths [Will be posted on Dojo]
2] Practice your tables either using one of our games or by writing some down
3] Planet Maths p113 B- Multiplication
Gaeilge:
Am don léamh [ebook on folens.ie] read p28,29 ‘An Bradán Feasa’ and answer questions.
New vocab: Las- Lit A fháil- To get Os cionn- Above
P.E:
Joe Wicks youtube workout
Extra/ optional activities:
- Write a report on what you got upto over your Easter break
- Don’t forget RTE school hub is on TV daily at 11 o’clock.
- Lots of games to get you thinking on this website- https://www.learninggamesforkids.com/miscellaneous-games.html
Files
Carnival Reading Comprehension Activity
That’s it for today guys.
Have a great day,
Mr Murphy.
Friday 3rd April
Hi guys,
Today is the last day before your Easter break. Well done on your work for the last few weeks. I will not be posting work over Easter but RTE school hub will continue as will Urban rascals. If anyone does want to continue doing some work they can follow the schools twitter page for ideas or scroll back through the work I have posted on this website as I’m sure there are parts you have not been able to complete. Otherwise, have a great Easter break and stay safe and well!
Best wishes,
Mr Murphy.
English:
1] Spelling test
2] Spring reading comprehension- There are a few comprehensions here of varying difficulty. Pick the one best suited to your child’s reading ability.Read and answer questions. [under files]
3] Spend about 15 minutes on your reading zone account developing your reading skills. https://readingeggs.co.uk/home-learning or
https://www.worldofdavidwalliams.com if looking for a break on a Friday!
Maths:
1] Play ‘two hands’ or ‘buzz off hairy legs’. See how many of your x6 tables you can write down in a minute!
2] Money woksheet [under files]
3] Play around with games of your choice here for 10 or 15 minutes! Loads of different Maths activities- https://nrich.maths.org/9086
Gaeilge:
1] Am don léamh read p24,25 ‘Seo Faisín’ and answer questions.
New vocab: Ríomhpost- E mail Bean-Woman
2] Spelling test
Art:
Continue with your climate change poster or make a ‘Spring’ poster or an ‘Easter‘ poster.
PE Exercises:
For any day the weather isn’t good here’s some exercises you could try. Otherwise, get plenty of fresh air and activity over Easter!
- Mountain Climbers
Get into a push-up position and then alternate bringing your knee to your elbow. You can do same side connections or crisscross. The idea is to move fast and work up a sweat!
- Bear Crawls
Palms and feet flat on the floor, arch your back so that you look like a big bear. Race across the room. - Star Jumps
Stand tall and then explosively jump into the air, expanding your legs and your arms so that you look like a large “X” in the air.
- Push Ups
Straightforward and to the point. Drop to the knee if you find this challenging!
- Sit Ups
Another classic. Feel free to tuck your toes under the sofa or coffee table if you need a bit of support.
- Burpees
Who is up for the challenge? Start with a jump up, then drop to a plank, add a push-up, and then jump back up. It should be one fluid motion and try to not pause between repetitions. Make it a bit easier by opting out of the push up if you need to.
- Squats
To do this one, stand with your feet shoulder’s width apart, and do deep knee bends. Make sure keep your knees behind your toes and your arms out straight.
- Leg Raises
Lay on your side or on your back and then lift your legs without bending at the knee. Try to hold at the top. This works your lower abdominals, but be careful to not let your lower back arch.
- Lunges
Step forward and bend your front knee to a 90-degree angle. The goal is to have your back knee touch the ground without letting your front knee extend past your toes.
- Planks
Elbows on the floor and balanced on your tiptoes. 30 seconds is considered the gold standard.
- Butterfly Kicks
Lay flat on your back, and extend your legs straight out. Imagine a swimmer, and begin to flutter kick your legs without bending at the knee. Start with your feet high off of the floor, as the move gets more difficult the closer the action is to the floor.
You might find some suitable outdoor games here also-https://www.wired.com/2009/08/simpleoutdoorplay/
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Hello everyone,
Don’t forget School hub on RTE today. Also, today is Thursdasy so Urban rascals is on at 1.30. Spelling tests tomorrow so please revise spellings. Also, today is World Autism awareness day so if you had time maybe some people could wear blue to mark the occasion and/or send in a picture or a poster etc.
Thursday 2nd April
English:
1] Next 4 spellings: diesel, thieves, besiege, audience.
2] Reading zone p105 D and E
3] Spend about 15 minutes on your reading zone account developing your reading skills. https://readingeggs.co.uk/home-learning
Maths:
1] Mental Maths [Posted on Dojo. ]
2]Play some Money games to warm up. Use either folens.ie or Sheppard software.
https://content.folensonline.ie/programmes/PlanetMaths/PM3/resources/activities/pm_3c_067/index.html
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/menus/money.htm
3] Euros and cents worksheet q 4-6 [Do q7 if you want an extra challenge!]
Gaeilge:
1]Am don léamh read p23,24 ‘Cuireadh’ and answer questions.
New vocab: Cuireadh=Invitation Beidh= Will [future tense] Coisir=Party Tosú=Start Críochnú=End
2] Irish spellings: 5] Chuir 6] Chuala [full list on Dojo and under files]
News 2day:
Listen to News 2day and write down some questions for whoever is helping you
Art:
Design a poster to do with ‘Climate Change’. It could include a message for how people can effect the climate.
P.E:
Urban rascals at 1.30 on Facebook.
Files
Hi all,
A reminder that RTE school hub is on again today from 11-12. Tomorrow is World Autism Awareness Day. Please wear something blue and send a picture to the school Facebook page on messenger. Have a good day.
Wednesday 1st April
English:
1] Next 4 spellings [fielder,priest,believe,achieve] *I will post full spelling list on class dojo*
2] Reading Zone page 105 Activity F [lots of detail please!]
3] It is very important to read something each day. Please re- read p101-104 or a book you have at home. As an extra piece of optional work, I would be delighted if some pupils would send me a completed book review of any book you have read recently. This could also be a review of one of the David Walliams audiobooks. I will attach a book review template under files.
Maths:
1] Mental Maths [I will post Mental Maths on Dojo, it seems to be clearer than scanning] *If anyone wants me to continue scanning please e-mail me,
2] Play some Money games to warm up. Use either folens.ie or Sheppard software.
https://content.folensonline.ie/programmes/PlanetMaths/PM3/resources/activities/pm_3c_067/index.html
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/menus/money.htm
3] Euros and cents worksheet q1-3
Gaeilge:
1]Am don léamh read p22,23 ‘Fear Sneachta’ and answer questions.
2] Irish spellings: 3] Cabhraigh 4] Chuaigh
S.E.S.E:
Take a look at the two websites [linked underneath[ to do with climate. Watch the video on ‘climate kids’ and read the info on ‘ducksters’. Don’t forget to take the quiz!
Answer the following questions [with full sentences!]:
1] What is the difference between weather and climate?
2] Name all the different climate types.
3] Name two things done by humans which could effect the climate.
4] What is generally the hottest area in the world?
5] Which area has the coldest climate in the world?
https://climatekids.nasa.gov/weather-climate/
https://www.ducksters.com/science/climate.php
Music:
Practice your tin whistle for 10/15 minutes in a quiet room.
P.E:
‘The Body Coach’ youtube workout with Joe Wicks or try some of these fun games!https://www.verywellfamily.com/games-for-kids-to-play-alone-1256807
Files
book_review_structure planning sheet
Tuesday 31st March
Good morning,
RTE are running ‘school hub’ this week. Check it out from 11-12 each day on RTE2. Urban rascals is back today at 1.30. School lunches are available from this week onwards. See school facebook page for more information.
Have a nice day,
Mr Murphy [dmurphy@bunscoilris.ie]
English:
1] Next 4 spellings [shield, grief, relief, frieze]
2] RZ read p101-103. Answer B and C p104.
3] Listen to one of David Walliams free audiobooks [https://www.worldofdavidwalliams.com
Maths:
1] Mental Maths [will post on dojo if can’t upload on website]
2] Play one of our tables games with whoever is at home. Concentrate on x6 this week.
3] Real life money Maths
- How many cent are in 1 euro?
- Where do you think the word ‘euro’ came from?
- Look at a euro coin. Was it made in Ireland? How do you know?
- In what year was the coin made? How do you know?
- How many stars on the back of a euro coin?
- What map is at the front?
Fill in the blanks:
word bank- money euro dollars currency one hundred
- My cousin in America paid 5 _________ and 60 cents for a book.
- There are _________ _____________ cents in 1 euro.
- The currency in Europe is _________.
- The ___________ in Australia is Australian dollars.
- ___________ is needed to pay for things.
Gaeilge:
1]Am don léamh read p20,21 ‘Céard atá ar an teilifís?’ and answer questions.
2] Irish spellings: 1] Cheannaigh 2] Chonaic
S.E.S.E:
Read p68 Unlocking S.E.S.E, Discuss the words in ‘key vocabulary’ box with whoever is helping you. Answer the think and discuss questions.
Music:
Practice your tin whistle in a quiet room.
P.E:
Uraban rascals is live on facebook at 1.30 today.
Monday 30th March
English:
1] First 4 spellings- field, chief, piece, brief.
2] RZ read p102 and 103. Answer p104 A
3] Listen to one of David Walliams free audiobooks [https://www.worldofdavidwalliams.com
Maths:
1] Play some of these games to warm up your money counting skills-http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/menus/money.htm
2] What coins would you need to make the following amounts?
a] 87c b]79c c] £1.35 d] £2.77 e] 3.89
Gaeilge:
Am don léamh read p18,19 ‘Stocaí Nollag’
Ba mhaith liom=I would like Fuair=Got
News 2day:
Listen to News 2day and write down some questions for whoever is helping you.
S.E.S.E:
Unlocking S.E.S.E read p78 and 79 on Climate. [If you dont have the book with you it is all on folens.ie.] Answer the checkpoint questions orally for whoever is helping you.
Read the following info on Irelands climate. Summarise this by writing down 5 facts about Irelands climate. https://kids.kiddle.co/Climate_of_Ireland
P.E
‘The Body Coach’ youtube workout with Joe Wicks ortry some of these fun games!https://www.verywellfamily.com/games-for-kids-to-play-alone-1256807
Friday 27th March
Good morning and happy Friday,
I hope everyone is enjoying the great weather! Also, I hope you are helping out a bit at home when you have some extra time on your hands! Just a reminder for the last handful of people to join our class on Dojo. I look forward to seeing some of your work on Dojo, which can be sent directly to me or added to your portfolio!
kind regards,
Mr Murphy [dmurphy@bunscoilris.ie]
English:
1] English spelling test [get a parent to check your answers or send it to me to correct]
2] Cheetah comprehension: Read and answer questions [attached below]
3] Listen to one of David Walliams free audiobooks [https://www.worldofdavidwalliams.com[
Maths:
1] sheppardsoftware.com, division game or 10/15 minutes on your ‘Splash Maths’ account seeing how much progress you can make
2] Try the division challenges attached below. Remember to USE the RUDE rule for the word problems.
3] See how many of your x5 tables you can say/write down in a minute. See if you can increase your score!
Gaeilge:
1] Gaeilge spelling test [Ask a parent to check your answers or send it to me to be corrected]
2] ‘Am don Léamh’: Read p16, 17 and answer questions on ‘An Seo Bréagán’ story.
S.E.S.E:
Continue with Incas projects and try to get them finished today.. I would love to see finished products so that I can share them on Dojo! Use the websites I have linked below. You could also use Twinkl.ie to help you.. This is a fantastic website which has been made free for the next few weeks! enter offer code: IRLTWINKLHELPS
P.E
‘The Body Coach’ youtube workout with Joe Wicks or try some of these fun games! https://www.verywellfamily.com/games-for-kids-to-play-alone-1256807
Music
Practice your Tin Whistle in a quiet room for 10/15 minutes
Files
Litriú Gaeilge [Spellings]
Thursday 26th
Hello to all,
Today is Thursday so ‘Urban Rascals’ is back again at 1.30. Prizes to be won! Feel free to send me any of the work your getting through at home. I am looking forward to seeing how you get on with your Inca projects! I hope that parents won’t hesitate to ask if they have any queries/questions! Today’s work:
English:
1] Grammar worksheet q9-11. [attached below]
2] Learn next four spelling. [num 13-16]
3] David Walliams has made all of his audiobooks free on his website. [https://www.worldofdavidwalliams.com ] Pick one and listen. When you’re finished write a book review. [Doesn’t have to be today!]
4] Vocabulary work: Play this online Synonym Game-
https://www.learninggamesforkids.com/vocabulary-games/synonyms/find-the-synonym.html
Maths:
1] sheppardsoftware.com, division game or 10/15 minutes on your ‘Splash Maths’ account seeing how much progress you can make.
2] Mental Maths q1-20
3] Repeated subtraction for division worksheet [attached below]
4] See how many of your x4 tables you can say/write down in a minute. See if you can increase your score!
Gaeilge:
1] ‘Am don Léamh’: Read p14, 15 and answer questions on ‘Cóta nua’ story.
2] Phrásaí: Céard atá uait?- What do you want? Ba mhaith liom- I would like Tá sé ró-mhór= It is too big
Draw a picture including one of these new phrases. e.g a picture of you in a sweet shop with the speech bubble ” Ba mhaith liom barra seacláid agus milseáin’.
3] Spellings 5 and 6: 5] Bulaí 6] Brón [Full spelling list attached below]
S.E.S.E:
Continue on with your Incas project [or start it if you haven’t already!!]. Here is another great website which should help. https://www.dkfindout.com/us/history/incas
Art:
Art: ‘Art for Kids Hub’ is a great page on Youtube with lots of great art ideas! Pick whichever one you like and feel free to send me finished product!
P.E:
Urban rascals is back at 1.30 today on facebook. Hope to see some of you logged in again today!
Files
Mental Maths Wednesday, Thursday
Use repeated subtraction pg 80 extra work
Litriú Gaeilge [Spellings]
Wednesday 25th March
Good morning,
The Urban rascals home workout was great fun yesterday! Mr Moran will let me know who has earned a homework voucher by tuning in. This will be running every Tuesday and Thursday. Today’s work:
English
1] RZ G p 7. Describe what the lion was like as a character in the story. Give as much detail as you can and evidence from the story.
2] Learn your next 4 spellings.
3] Spend about 15 minutes on your ‘Reading Eggs’ account.
4] 10 minutes of Handwriting. Concentrate and do your best work.
Maths:
1] sheppardsoftware.com, click on a division game and play for 10 minutes or so
2]Division worksheet page 2. [I have added a 100 square to the files if anyone wants to use this to help!]
3] Wednesday Mental Maths 1-20
4] Play one of our tables games- Buzz off hairy legs, Fizz Buzz, Two hands or get your parent to test you on x3 tables today
News 2day:
Watch news 2day and write down 5 or more questions for your sibling/parent to answer.
Gaeilge:
1] Go to ‘AM don Léamh’ e book on folens. Read ‘Dialann Niamh’ pg 12,13 and answer questions
2] Briathra: Chuir- Put Rug- Caught Thit- Fell
Write an Irish sentence for each of these verbs. e.g 1] Chuir Niamh úll sa bháisín.
3] Irish spellings 3 and 4: 3] Cá bhfuil? 4] Tar anseo
S.E.S.E
Do a short project on The Incas. You could use the following websites to help you, they have loads of info- http://incas.mrdonn.org/empire.html.
https://www.amnh.org/explore/ology/archaeology?pop=29458#http://www.amnh.org/ology/features/inca
But you can use any source you wish. Use bullet points and only include the most important information! Maybe print out or draw some pictures if possible! Here are some headings you could use to look up information:
1] Religion
2] The Incan empire and society
3] Daily life
4] The Conquistadors
This does not have to be completed today, try to get it finished by Friday. It would be great to see some pictures of finished projects which could go up on our school website!
P.E
Try one of ‘The Body Coach’ workouts for kids on youtube
Files
Mental Maths Wednesday, Thursday
Tuesday 24th March
Good morning,
Today, please take a look at Urban Rascals on the Urban Gym Facebook Page. Tomorrow they are bringing you a really fun children’s fitness class at 1:30pm live from New Ross. Anyone who posts a photograph of themselves working out on the school website will have their name put into a draw with a chance to win a FitBit! Really looking forward to seeing some photos!
Thank you to all the parents who have joined our class on Dojo. I would invite anyone who hasn’t signed up to do so. This can be used to share pictures of your child’s work or to send in work if you would like it corrected. Today we will add Irish spellings to our routine and we will just learn our usual 6 for the week. ‘Twinkl’ are offering free membership for parents throughout school closures- This is a fantastic website with lots of resources for anyone looking to do a bit extra. Today’s work:
English
1] Familiar read of [re-read] ‘The Lion and the Rabbit’ p4,5 RZ. Answer F p7- Summarize the Rabbit’s plan in your own words.
2] Learn your next 4 English spellings
3] I would highly recommend this reading programme-‘Reading Eggs’ which has 30 days free access due to the Covid 19 situation. It is a very colourful, visual programme and tracks progress which is a huge bonus! Getting plenty of practice reading is one of the main priorities I would have for my class during the school closure. Please sign up, do the reading assessment and spend 15 or 20 minutes on this site today.
https://readingeggs.co.uk/home-learning/
4] *optional* https://classroom-boggle.com/boggle-for-kids/- Challenge yourself and see how many words you can get to beat the timer.
Maths:
1] sheppardsoftware.com, click on a division game and play for 10 minutes or so
2]Print Division worksheet page 1 [if possible]. Figure out the answers to the division sums and colour in the Easter egg. [Remember to do rough work if stuck… Repeated subtraction!]
3] Tuesday Mental Maths 1-20
4] Play one of our tables games- Buzz off hairy legs, Fizz Buzz, Two hands or get your parent to test you on x2 tables.
News 2day:
Watch news 2day and write down 5 or more questions for your sibling/parent to answer.
Gaeilge:
1] Go to ‘AM don Léamh’ e book on folens. Read ‘Mo Mhadra’ pg 10,11 and answer questions.
2] Briathra: Bíonn sé- He is Olann sé- He drinks Itheann sé- He eats
Write a sentence as Gaeilge for each of these verbs. Do your best!
3] Irish spellings 1] Míshásta 2] Ag caoineadh
P.E:
Keep Fit class for pupils & teachers Tues & Thurs, live from New Ross on Urban Gym Facebook. Chance to win a Fitbit for BunscoilRís pupils. The class starts at 1.30!
Files
Monday 23rd March
Hi everyone,
I hope you had a nice weekend. This week we will go back to doing our daily mental maths and spellings. Learn your spellings throughout the week as you would in school and get whoever is helping you to test you on Friday. A few fun things you could add to your routine this week:
https://ficheall.ie/ have been posting some chess challenges
https://rossparkzoo.org/zooU/ has lots of resources for kids
twitter.com/thepeshed has lots of active challenges
https://twitter.com/Peil4All are posting ball challenges for school children in Wexford
English:
1] Dictionary work: Look up the following words and write down the definition- Respect, leisure, exhausted, respond, amazed, valuable
2] Katie Taylor reading comprehension pages 1-3. Read and answer the questions.
3] Learn your first 4 English spellings.
4] *optional* https://classroom-boggle.com/boggle-for-kids/- Challenge yourself and see how many words you can get to beat the timer.
Maths:
1] sheppardsoftware.com, click on a division game and play for 10 minutes or so
2] Division wheels worksheet wheels 1-6 [Remember division is repeated subtraction. Do some rough work if needed.]
3] Monday Mental Maths 1-20
News 2day:
Watch news 2day and write down 5 or more questions for your sibling/parent to answer.
Gaeilge:
1] Go to ‘AM don Léamh’ e book on folens. Read ‘Fógra beag’ pg 8,9 and answer questions.
2] Briathra: Thosaigh- I Started D’fhéach- I looked at Tháinig- I came
Write a sentence as Gaeilge for each of these verbs. Do your best!
P.E
Try one of ‘The Body Coach’ workouts for kids on youtube.
Files
Katie-taylor-differentiated-reading-comprehension
Division Wheels Activity Sheet
Friday 20th March
Hello to all,
I hope you are settling in to working from home. Again, just give your best effort. It is equally important to get lots of fresh air and exercise. Our school’s Twitter page has loads of great ideas for activities which will be of great benefit in this time. If any of you are looking for an extra challenge, you could write a daily diary detailing your experience of this unprecedented world event. For today:
English:
1] Phonics- Letter sounds worksheet questions 6-9 [attached]
2] Handwriting- Spend 10 minutes doing a page in your handwriting book to the best of your ability.
3] Reading zone p100 F- Scroll back through the story and find as many examples as you can of Ana’s kindness and gentless. List them in your copy.
4] *Optional*- Author John Boyne is running a short story competition for kids if anyone would like to try one. [See school’s twitter page for info]
Maths:
1] Play ‘Two Hands’ or ‘Buzz off hairy legs’ or ‘Fizz Buzz’ [first to 20] to warm up and practice your multiplication skills. Even though this is not written this is one of the most important things I would like you to do. I would love if everyone knows their tables really well by the time we get back to school.
2] PM p111 C
3] Draw a multiplication picture for the following sums:
(i)4×5 (ii) 3×6 (iii) 5×5 (iv) 2×6 (v) 2×8 (vi) 8×3 [See PM p110 for examples]
4] Splash Maths’- Spend about 15 mins per day playing the 3rd grade games or
sheppardsoftware.com, click on any of the addition, subtraction, multiplication or division games.
News 2day:
Watch news 2day and write down 5 or more questions for your sibling/parent to answer.
Gaeilge:
1]Go to ‘AM don Léamh’ e book on folens. Read ‘Siosúr agaus Cíor’ and answer questions [p6,7].
2] Briathra: Bhí-Was Fuair-Got Shuigh- Sat
Write a sentence as Gaeilge for each of these verbs. Do your best!
P.E
Try the spell your name workout! Include a different exercise instead of push ups!
Files
Thursday 19th March
Hi everyone,
I hope you got on OK with yesterdays work. If you have any questions your parents can email me on dmurphy@bunscoilris.ie . You can start a new copy and just use the same copy for all work during this school closure. Don’t forget headings,capital letters and your best handwriting. If you come across something challenging don’t worry, just do your best!
Best wishes,
Mr Murphy.
English:
1] Re-read ‘The Scarlet Rose’ story reading zone p96-98. Answer the following questions orally to whoever is helping you:
(i) What was the father’s job? (ii) Which daughter was his favourite? (iii) What was the hardest thing for him to find? (iv) What deal did the beast make with the father? (v) What promise did Ana make to the beast? (vi) What did Ana see when she arrived at the palace door? (vii) Was there a happy or a sad ending? What happened?
2] RZ E p100. Write the sentences in your copy and fill in the blanks with your best describing words.
3] Answer question 10 and 11 on Capital letters worksheet.
Maths:
1] Play ‘Two Hands’ or ‘Buzz off hairy legs’ [first to 20] to warm up and practice your multiplication skills.
2] Planet Maths p111 A and B.
3] Splash Maths’- Spend about 15 mins per day playing the 3rd grade games [Set up free account on www.splashlearn.com if you haven’t already done so]
News 2day:
Watch news 2day and write down 5 or more questions for your sibling/parent to answer.
Gaeilge:
I am going to use the folens website to help get some Gaeilge work done during this time. Folens have offered free membership to all parents during the school closures.
Parents can follow the steps below to get access:
1. Go to FolensOnline.ie and click register
2. Select Teacher
3. Fill in a username, email and password
4. For Roll Number use the code: Prim20
Today click into the ‘Am don léamh 3’ e book. Read and answer questions on the ‘Iasc Órga’ story.
P.E:
Do a workout from ‘PM fitness’ facebook page or Spend 15 minutes doing activities on ‘Go Noodle’ or Do ‘Roberta’s Gym’ Youtube kids home workout.
Links
Wednesday 18th March
English:
1] As you are living through History right now, try making a time capsule… 1]Write a letter to yourself.Tell your age, who your friends are, favourite TV show, song, book etc. Write about what’s going on in your own words. Tell your future self how you feel. Talk about what you would like to be when you’re an adult and 5 things you want to do when you’re an adult. 2] Draw a picture of your family as it is now. 3] If possible take some pictures of today, print them out and include them in the box. 4] Put it all together in a scrapbook or a lunch box and stick it up in the attic or somewhere you wont get at it for years to come!
2] Read and answer questions on Incas reading comprehension.
Maths:
1] Play the following game to practice your multiplication-
Two Hands Maths game: This two player game than requires nothing but a method to keep points/score. It is a bit like rock-paper-scissors as each person says “three, two, one” and they hold up one or both hands to represent a number. The first person to multiply the two numbers together and say it out loud gets a point. The first person to 20 (or any number agreed upon) wins the game.
2] St Patricks day multiplication worksheet- Find the correct answers and colour in the sections to reveal a picture.
3] Set up free account on ‘Splash Maths’- Spend about 15 mins per day playing the 3rd grade games.
P.E:
‘PM fitness’ facebook page has been uploading some great daily exercises/challenges for kids.
Files:
st-patricks-day-multiplication
https://www.splashlearn.com/