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Mathletics: At least 1 hour a week (1000 or more points) Reading: 15-20mins per night Spelling: Own program (based on needs) Written task: See below

__ Week 7 Term 4 2015 (Due Week 8: Thursday December 3rd) __

=Welcome to the last written homestudy of the year! = This week is free writing week!! A report, recount, narrative, description etc... of your own choice! This is your chance to show me what you like to write about.

Something that you love! Short story about your life Sequel to a book that you like Zombie apocalypse Story about you Story about an animal Story based on a real life event Pick a path story Sci fi or fantasy Lazer-gun, jetpack, shark apocalypse Recount: Sports game or event Worst nightmare or fear Putting yourself in the place of someone else who might be in a pickle. Fall into a coma and wake up 1000 years into the future Jeremy the gecko returns Fallout 5 Special thing or something that is special? What if... Mess with the food chain, dinosaurs never became extinct. We were never the dominant species Own scary story Jedi training What if Hitler won the war

Enjoy:)

__ Week 3 Term 4 2015 (Due Week 4: Thursday November 5th) __

=Over the next few weeks you are going to practice TEXAS, which is the structure that you use to write a rich and informative paragraph for an essay, report, argument or response to a question. =

=Remember: =
 * T = State the Topic**
 * EX = give an EXample**
 * A = Analise what this example means, to make it clear that you understand it**
 * S = Segway to the next paragraph**

=You have a choice this week: = = = =Option 1: Write an opinion article on who is the greatest athlete in NZ. Convince Room 2 that they are the greatest. Write at least 4 paragraphs, with examples (TEXAS) with 4 reasons why they are the best. = = = =Option 2: Write a report to inform us about your greatest inspiration. Look at the criteria above for guidance. =

__ Week 1 Term 4 2015 (Due Week 2: Thursday October 22th) __

=**Over the next few weeks you are going to practice TEXAS, which is the structure that you use to write a rich and informative paragraph for an essay, report, argument or response to a question.** =

=**Remember:** =
 * T = State the Topic**
 * EX = give an EXample**
 * A = Analise what this example means, to make it clear that you understand it**
 * S = Segway to the next paragraph**

=**Your task this week is to write a book report on a book of your choice, using the TEXAS structure. The expectation of length is 1 page consisting of 4-6 paragraphs. Size 12-14 font.** = =**If you like you can use these paragraph topics:** = =**1. Introduction: How did you feel overall? what were some of the high points and low points.** = =**2. Setting and Synopsis: Where? When? Did this setting add to your enjoyment of the book? Brief overview of the plot.** = =**3. Comment on either the pace, style, language. What was good or not so good?** = =**4. Recommendation: How would you score this? Who would be likely to enjoy it?** =

=**Your task this week is to write an A4 page of poems.** =


 * - Single spaced**


 * - Size 14 font.**


 * - You choose the topics**


 * - I will be marking you on your vocabulary for a second time.**


 * Possible topics might be:**


 * - Your favourite month**


 * - You Birthday**


 * - Dance, sport or hobby**


 * - A family member**


 * Here are some sites to check out for inspiration:**

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__ Week 8 Term 3 2015 (Due Week 9: Thursday September 17th) __ =**A page of poems...**=

=**Your task this week is to write an A4 page of poems.**=
 * - Single spaced**
 * - Size 14 font.**
 * - You choose the topics**
 * - I will be marking you on your vocabulary for a second time.**


 * Possible topics might be:**
 * - Your favourite month**
 * - You Birthday**
 * - Dance, sport or hobby**
 * - A family member**

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 * Here are some sites to check out for inspiration:**

__ Week 6 Term 3 2015 (Due Week 7: Friday September 4th) __ =This Week the children have 2 short tasks.= = = =**__Task 1:__**= =**A one paragraph description about the night. FInd a quiet place to sit and just listen, observe and think.**= =**Write 1 paragraph about the night. Capture the feeling.**= =**You choose the style, however you need to pay particular attention to your vocabulary.**= = = =**Task 2: Make a list of arguments for or against whether:**=

=//**"All children in NZ should do __all__ of their maths and literacy work on a digital device from the age of 10 onwards."**//=

=**Girls: You are arguing that they __should__ spend __all__ their time on a digital device**= =**Boys: You are arguing that they __shouldn't__ spent __all__ their time on a device**=

__ Week 1 Term 3 2015 (Due Week 3: Thursday August 6th) __ =This Week the children have a longer time frame. See due date above.=

=The task is to write 1 page of reasons why it is harder to grow up as the opposite gender to themselves. Eg a boy would write about why it is harder to grow up as a girl.=

=The work can be typed or handwritten. But it must be error free.=

__ Week 9 Term 2 2015 (Due: Friday June 26th) __ We are going to the Dominion Post Museum on Thursday. You need to write a response about your visit.There are 3 options:
 * 1) It could be a recount.
 * 2) A fictional narrative about what it would have been like to have been there, from the point of view of the Germans? Or the Turks? Or the ANZACs
 * 3) It could be a report.

These will be shared next Monday. Remember your writing goal! - Keep it to 1-2 pages - This can be typed. - I do NOT have to see your draft. - This can also be shared with me via google docs (share button). It does not have to be printed.

__ Week 4 Term 2 2015 (Due: Thursday May 28th) __

__ Room 2 Home-study __ __ Science Fair: __ __ Your home-study is to have completed your testing and sent through your completed graphs. __ - This will be something that you can work on during school time as well -

__ Week 2 Term 2 2015 (Due: Thursday May 14th) __

__ Room 2 Home-study __

=After having researched your Science Fair investigation topic (using the booklet to help you) Plan and draft your background information report in class, then for home-study type up your second draft in google docs, using your new school account.= =I will automatically be able to see it, so you will not have to print it off, or send/share it to me.= = =

__ Week 1 Term 2 2015 (Due: Friday May 1st) __

__ Room 2 Homestudy __

An existing TV show uses the theme of combining foods from the pantry and creating a new ‘special’ dish. Some examples are: popcorn popsicles, waffle beef burgers, macaroni cheese nachos. Your task: Think of some of your existing favourite foods. What would these be like combined? With your parents permission, try out a few combinations. When you have found a winner, complete the following: • An introduction explaining how you found the ‘special’ combination  • The recipe   • A summarising paragraph explaining others’ reactions to your creation Present your writing in anyway you wish.

=This must be published by hand.=

=This is the second and final retell for home-study, so make it a good one!=

__ Week 8 Term 1 2015 (Due: Thur April 2nd) __ __ Room 2 Homestudy __ __ This week you have 3 options. __ 1. Watch the video about Derek Redmond and retell the event from his point of view, or the point of view of his father. 2. If you went to the cricket in the weekend, watch the video on the great Martin Guptill and retell the experience of being at the cricket. 3. Or retell an event of your choice. Something that displayed one of the Seatoun School values

[|Derek Redmond Olympic story] [|Guppy gets 237]

=This must be published by hand.= =This is the second and final retell for home-study, so make it a good one!=

A Video to help you understand what you need to be a good writer : [|What you need to Write]

__ Week 6 Term 1 2015 (Due: Thur March 19th) __ __ Room 2 Homestudy __ __ Watch this video and answer the following questions: __

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1) Retell the story from the boys point of view. (Remember your writing goal!) 2) Why did the boy do what he did? 3) Which school value is reflection in his actions? 4) Tell me about a time when you did something similar, or someone did this for you.

__ Tell us about your best, worst or most embarrassing ever moment or day. __ __ Criteria: __ 1. Write 1-2 pages explaining to us your best or worst ever day. 2. You do not have to show your draft. Just bring in your story fully published. 3. This week it must be handwritten. 4. Make sure that you have read your feedback from last week and work hard to improve that area. 5. Proof-read thoroughly. __ Week 4 Term 1 2015 (Due: Thur March 5th) __ __ Room 1 and 2 Homestudy __

__ Criteria: __ 1. Write 1-2 pages explaining to us your best or worst ever day. 2. You do not have to show your draft. Just bring in your story fully published. 3. This week it must be handwritten. 4. Make sure that you have read your feedback from last week and work hard to improve that area. 5. Proof-read thoroughly.

__ Week 1 Term 1 2015 __

__ Room 1 Home-study __ person - object - place Write a piece of creative writing which has to include your choice of the above elements, as practised with Mrs Stefanidis.

- It must be published either by hand or typed.

- It needs to be 1-2 published pages in length (this should take you 2-3 hours)

- You will have 10 days. Your assignment is due on Thursday of Wk 3.

__ Room __2 and 3 Home Learning

"Talk to a family member and record a special story about them"

It could be a brother, mother, father, sister, grandparent or cousin. The story could be one of triumph, or sorrow. It could be funny or interesting for another reason.

__ Criteria: __ - You must draft the story in your home-study book. - It must be published either by hand or typed. - It needs to be 1-2 published pages in length (this should take you 2-3 hours) - You will have 10 days. Your assignment is due on Thursday of Wk 3.

Be prepared to share it

=**__ W7 __**= =**__ Due: Thursday of the following week __**=

= = =Make a movie script/idea/character= =Bucket list= =Free writing that has to include a certain character= =Create a monster= =Create a fan fiction= =Create a recipe= =Living in a world where dinosaurs still exist= =Design your dream house= =All your devices come to life= =Design a new phone= =Your the only person in the world= =Piece of art with a description=

=**__ W1, 3, 5 __**= =**__ Due: Thursday of the following week __**= =**This week there is no set task, but here are some options if you have no ideas for this week:**=

**Write about one of your dreams.**

 * 10 things that you HAVE to do in your lifetime! Explain each one**
 * Report on an invention that you would like to create. Sales pitch "Dragons Den)**
 * Life on another planet**
 * Design a new food.**
 * Write about your dream house.**
 * Horror story**
 * Interview yourself! You could choose yourself in another time.**

Criteria: =- Drafting needs to be done in your home-study book= =- Your final work must be published to a high standard (this can be done on the computer)= =- Must be thoroughly proofread and edited.= =- between one and two published page in length.=

=**__ W7 T3(1-9-14) __**= Below is a door... Describe it...  Walk through it...  What happens?
 * __ Due: Thursday the 11th __**

Criteria: =- Drafting needs to be done in your home-study book= =- Your final work must be published to a high standard (this can be done on the computer)= =- Must be thoroughly proofread and edited.= =- between one and two published page in length.= =- Make e feel something!=



= = = = =**__ W3 20-5-14 (Due Thursday 29th May) __**=

MAKE ME FEEL SOMETHING:) Write about anything that you like, however the purpose of your piece is to make me feel something. Sadness, elation, confusion, foreboding...

This is a test of your skills as a writer. You will be graded on:

__Sentence Structure:__ Use simple or complex sentences to control the speed of your writing, or to add detail. __ Vocabulary: __ Choose your words carefully. __ Organisation: __ Have you used paragraphs? Are your ideas ordered well? __ Ideas: __ Is your idea complex? Have you explored different peoples points of view? How your description or story fits into the wider world? __ Language Features: __

Metaphors, similes,

=**__Criteria:__**= - Drafting can be done on the computer - You do not have to publish your final work. - Must be thoroughly proofread and edited. - 1-2 Published pages in length. - Make e feel something!

=**__ W1 5-5-14 (Due Thursday 15th May) __**=

**__ Describe: __**

 * Something has happened to the world. Something wonderful, or terrible. Then flash forward 10 years. You are 21-22. Describe a regular day in this new altered future. Be sure to point out all the most important changes. **

=**__Criteria:__**=

- A hand written draft must be in your book. - You must publish your final work. This can be done on the computer. - Must be thoroughly proofread and edited. - 1-2 Published pages in length. - Make it interesting. - Must be descriptive!

=**__ W10 6-4-14 (Due Monday 14th April!) __**= =**__ Reflect: Please answer the questions below. (Just draft) __**= =1. How do I think I've managed myself during these written assignments? (think about time, organisation, finding help when I need it, completing the tasks independently)=

=2. How could I improve the way I go about my work for next terms assignments?=

=3. Which was my favourite assignment? Finally, if I could choose the first written task for next term what would it be?=

=**__ (Rm 2) HOMESTUDY Task W8 __**= = = =**__ Set 28-3-14: __**= = =

= = = =
 * // An Innovation has just been created, which has hit the market and will change the world forever! //**

= = You decide what this innovation is and how you are going to write about it. = =

= = Story: You may choose to write a story about it's creation or creator? An action, thriller or drama! = =

= = Report: You may choose to make up a report informing us in the same way that you have with your last two reports, except it's all made up:) = =

= = Poem: You may choose to write a poem, explaining what it does, how it will be used and the impact that it is going to have. = =

= = Criteria: = = - Your writing must be at least 1 published page in length, even if it is a poem. = = - You may publish on the computer, however the draft must be hand written in your books. = = - The focus is again on content. So how far you develop your ideas and can you back up opinions or statements with facts or examples. = = - Please remember your feedback from last week. = =

= = Due Thursday of next week! = = = = =**__ (Rm 2) HOMESTUDY Task W8 __**= =**__ Set 24-3-14: __**=


 * // An Innovation has just been created, which has hit the market and will change the world forever! //**

You decide what this innovation is and how you are going to write about it.

Story: You may choose to write a story about it's creation or creator? An action, thriller or drama!

Report: You may choose to make up a report informing us in the same way that you have with your last two reports, except it's all made up:)

Poem: You may choose to write a poem, explaining what it does, how it will be used and the impact that it is going to have.

Criteria: - Your writing must be at least 1 published page in length, even if it is a poem. - You may publish on the computer, however the draft must be hand written in your books. - The focus is again on content. So how far you develop your ideas and can you back up opinions or statements with facts or examples. - Please remember your feedback from last week.

Due Thursday of next week!

=**__ (Rm 2) HOMESTUDY Task W6 __**= =**__ Set 10-3-14: __**=

An innovation is only successful, if it is actually useful.

Research some unsuccessful innovations and write a report about one of them. Please include a picture on your innovation.

Although you must draft your writing in your book, the report can be typed. Publish onto paper no larger than A3.

The projects that have been well proof-read and that meet the criteria will be displayed in the classroom.

- 1-2 pages in length. - Paragraphed - Your project must include: 1. Key information about the innovation 2. Why do you think it has been so unsuccessful? 3. What do you think would have been a better idea? 4. Be detailed in your response. The asTTle focus this week will be on how detailed and specific your ideas are.
 * __ Criteria: __**

//** 5. Optional extension point: Design and draw a better innovation for the problem that your chosen innovation was trying to solve. Fully label. **//

REMEMBER TO READ THE FEEDBACK FROM LAST WEEK.

(Room 2) Written Task W2:

Imagine that a genie has emerged from one of your old drink bottles and has promised to create for you your perfect environment for learning.

Criteria: - Describe this environment including all of it's details. Describe your ideal temperature, colours, textures, items and anything else that you like. Be as fantastical or as real as you like. - Minimum 1 hand published page. Maximum 2 pages. - Please draft and publish all your work into your home learning book. - Edit and proof-read to the best of your ability. - You may also choose to draw this special place? (optional)

Due: Thursday Week 3.  =This Week the children have a longer time frame. See due date above.=

=The task is to write 1 page of reasons why it is harder to grow up as the opposite gender to themselves. Eg a boy would write about why it is harder to grow up as a girl.=

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