LITERACY
Reading Eggs has a free 30 day trial. This is a great website to boost reading and writing at all levels. Your child does a “placement test” to determine what level they should start at.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2OAtuiMB0UURylGBw7x0FQ
Matua Murray was Whaea Lynda’s teacher at Teachers College (Many, many years ago). He has recorded some great writing lessons. Please find one that you would like to do.
A range of literacy and numeracy activities.
https://www.sunshineonline.co.nz/
Message our Glenview Facebook page for the login.
Writing Task for Seniors (Room 6 & 7):
1. Keep a journal, keep a gratitude list, write instructions for something, write an alternate ending to favourite story or movie, write a story, keep a book of facts, write a book, movie or video game review.
2. Write an essay (report) to answer the question:
“What has Coronavirus and this time of lockdown taught us?”
You might want to include some of the following:
- What has been the impact on nature and the planet?
- How have the leaders of different countries in the world responded and what are the characteristics and actions of great leaders during a crisis?
- What things are important for us when we are living through a pandemic: what things help us?
- How should we stay healthy and not risk catching a virus?
- What new things can kids learn to do when they are stuck at home in lockdown? - share any ideas you might have for your friends
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