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://readingeggs.co.nz/home-learning/

Writing Task for Seniors (Kereru & Kahu): 

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 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. 

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 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