Umina Beach Public School Year TwoSoar High

Year 2 Weekly Overview - Term 4, Week 3 Due date: Monday 25 OctoberDay 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5

English

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SpellingWe are learning to spell wordswith ou/ow.□Watch this Youtube link thathas a lesson about ‘ou/ow’.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IU3WWOgg9qA□ Look, Cover, Say, Write,Check your spelling list words.□ Bubble Words Worksheet

Journal□ Choose something that youhave done over the last week.Remember to start with anintroduction (write about who,when, where, what and maybehow). Try to use describingwords (adjectives). Make sureyou reread your journal outloud when finished writing andcorrect any errors.

SpellingWe are learning to spell wordswith ou/ow.□ Look, Cover, Say, Write, Checkyour spelling list words.□Watch this Youtube linkou/ow songhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-6i0INcX40□ Spelling Code Worksheet.

Sentence a dayWe are learning to writecomplex sentences using thenand or.A complex sentence is asentence that is made up of oneindependent clause and one ormore dependent clauses.Independent clauses can standalone as a sentence.Dependent clauses do notexpress a complete thought.□ Watch this Youtube link aboutComplex Sentenceshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uxCOFY5xMwUse the conjunctions ‘then’ or‘or’ to write about:campinge.g.I couldn’t decide if I should gocamping or stay in a hotel.

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SpellingWe are learning to spell wordswith ou/ow.□ Look, Cover, Say, Write, Checkyour spelling list words.□ Keyboard Words Worksheet.

Sentence a dayWe are learning to write complexsentences using then and or.□ Use the conjunctions ‘then’ or‘or’ to write a sentence about:the trophye.g. I played then my team won atrophy.

STEMWe are learning to use our criticaland creative thinking skills tobuild a bird feeder.□ Use the STEM activity sheet andfollow the instructions in each stepof the STEM process to research,plan, design and build a bird feederto improve the local bird's habitat.

SpellingWe are learning to spell words withou/ow.□ Look, Cover, Say, Write, Checkyour spelling list words.□ Draw a Picture Worksheet.

Sentence A dayWe are learning to write complexsentences using then and or.□ Use the conjunctions ‘then’ or ‘or’to write a sentence about:a monstere.g. I’m not scared of a monster or aloud noise.

ReadingWe are learning how to read tofind facts in a text.□ Read the text on the kangaroossheet then carefully and answer thequestions on both sheets.Remember if a question gives youmore than one line for your answer,you shouldn’t just write a word ortwo.□ Watch this youtube clip aboutkangaroos if you want to knowmore about them.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGasoLw1wok

FLEXI FRIDAYWork until 12.30, then take theafternoon off.

SpellingWe are learning to spell wordswith ou/ow.□ Noun Tree Worksheet.□ Have a family member testyou on your spelling list for thisweek.

Sentence A dayWe are learning to writecomplex sentences using thenand or.□Use the conjunctions ‘then’or ‘or’ to write a sentenceabout: Jellye.g. I don’t like eating custardor wobbly jelly.

Handwriting TextbookWe are learning to write theletter O in upper case andlower case.□ Complete page 49 of yourHandwriting textbook.

GrammarWe are learning to writesimple sentences.A simple sentence is alsocalled an independent clause.It is a complete thought.□Watch these links to learnabout simple sentences:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZ8oz4_Pk10orhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AS0SuV_FIcg

□ Complete pages 64 and 65 inGrammar Textbook.

WritingWe are learning to write textsdescriptively.□ Look at the “Story SettingsDescription” sheet with thepicture of an igloo and polarbear. Use the key words in thebox to write a description aboutthis setting.● Think about who, what,

where, and when for yoursentences.

● Use your senses – see, hear,touch, taste, feel and smell.

● Use lots of adjectives(describing words).

● Use the Build Up! sheet tohelp you.

ReadingWe are learning to read andcomprehend texts.□ Complete the readingcomprehension sheet “Tony’sToe”Read the story carefully andanswer the questions on bothsheets.Remember if a question givesyou more than one line for youranswer, you shouldn’t just writea word or two.

ReadingWe are learning to read arange of texts independently.Digital□ Go to wushka.com.au andchoose a book. Read the bookto an adult at home.Optional: You can do the quizafter reading your book.

ReadingWe are learning to read a rangeof texts independently.Digital□ Go to wushka.com.au andchoose a book. Read the book toan adult at home.Optional: You can do the quizafter reading your book.

ReadingWe are learning to read a range oftexts independently.Digital□ Go to wushka.com.au andchoose a book. Read the book toan adult at home.Optional: You can do the quiz afterreading your book.

ReadingWe are learning to read a range oftexts independently.Digital□ Go to wushka.com.au and choosea book. Read the book to an adult athome.Optional: You can do the quiz afterreading your book.

ReadingWe are learning to read arange of texts independently.Digital□ Go to wushka.com.au andchoose a book. Read the bookto an adult at home.Optional: You can do the quizafter reading your book.

Non-Digital Option□ Read a book from home. Tellan adult what happened in thestory.

Non-Digital Option□ Read a book from home. Tellan adult your favourite part ofthe story.

Non-Digital Option□ Read a book from home. Tell anadult about the characters in thebook.

Non-Digital Option□ Read a book from home. Make upa different ending.

Non-Digital Option□ Read a book from home. Tellan adult what happened in thestory.

Maths

We are learning about Volume& CapacityMentals□ Complete the Mondaycolumn of your mentals.□Watch Youtube linkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8B6a9O2rZ88

□ Complete Volume &Capacity worksheet

We are learning about Volume& CapacityMentals□ Complete the Tuesday columnof your mentals.□Watch Youtube linkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocA0U65DZGc

□ Activity: Estimating volume.Resources: Various containers,20 spoonsful of rice, spoon,pencil, paper.Steps: Estimate the volume ofrice that is taken up in eachcontainer. What might the filledcontainers look like? Will they alllook the same? Record yourestimates. Next, fill the variouscontainers with 20 spoonful’s ofrice. Do they all look the same?Record your findings. Don’tforget to clean up after!or□ Complete Capacity worksheet

We are learning about AreaMentals□ Complete the Wednesdaycolumn of your mentals.

□Watch Youtube linkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3XsoANjGT4

□ Complete Area worksheet

We are learning about AreaMentals□ Complete the Thursday column ofyour mentals.

□Watch Youtube linkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JedFHKyp2roorhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0mlojwL9vA

□ Complete Measuring Area –Informal Units worksheet

We are learning about Area□Watch Youtube link

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1XxlOipFMo

□ Activity: What shape can youmake with an area of 30squares? Use the grid paper todraw a shape using 30 squares.Next, draw other shapes thatuse up to 30 squares. Write thenumber of squares taken ineach shape. Compare the areathese shapes take up on thepage. How many squares didthe smallest shape use? Howmany did the largest use?

OtherKLA

GeographyWe are learning aboutAustralia’s Neighbours.□ Use Google earth to locateAustralia and its neighbours.https://earth.google.com/web/@-22.00943827,140.24332488,-241.29795072a,6157269.29674029d,35y,0h,0t,0r

□ Complete Australia and It’sNeighbours sheet. Cut andpaste the names of thecountries that are Australia’sneighbours in the correctlocation.

Here is a map to check yourwork:https://www.ilibrarian.net/flagmaps/oceania.jpg

ScienceWe are learning about theEarth's natural resources.□Watch Youtube linkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qw6uXh9yM54

□ Read and then completethe How do we use Earth’sResources? worksheet.

Creative Arts MusicWe are learning to move ourbodies to musicYou will need paper, pencil□Listen to “Cover Me In Sunshine”by Pink & Willow Sage Heart(2021)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGZhMIXH62Morhttps://open.spotify.com/track/6Tio0ZoDeSQnI7EBAqWer2

1.Draw, squiggle and make shapesand lines around your page as youlisten to the song. Does the musicinspire long thick lines, thin jaggedzig zags, curly pathways, or acombination of everything?2.Look at your drawing, whatshapes can you see?3. Pick out three shapes you cansee in your drawing. Try to createthem with your body from yourhead down to your toes. Howwould you pose spikily? Howwould you pose smoothly? Don’tforget your facial expression!4. If you were to add movement tothe poses what would you do?Would you move slowly andlightly? Would you move heavilyand quickly? Lots of littlemovements or one big, longgesture? Experiment until you findsomething that you like.Happy dancing!

HealthWe are learning to use our bodiesto keep fit and healthy□ PE with Joe WicksJoin Joe in an online PE workout -10 exercises in 30 minuteshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wzoy_J3I_c&list=PLyCLoPd4VxBsXs1WmPcektsQyFbXTf9FO&index=3

Non-Digital Option□ Try to do 10 different exercises in30 minutes. Have a 30 second breakbetween each exercise. You mighttry marching, jogging on the spot,skipping, knee bends, sit ups.

Visual ArtsWe are learning to representobjects through drawing.Digital□ Shadow Drawinghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIKQq4-D8j4

Shadow Drawing□ Use something from homelike a toy dinosaur or Legotrees. Line them up againstyour paper – outside orsomewhere sunny in thehouse. Now trace around theshadow that your chosenobjects cast onto the paper.

Materials needed –-something to draw with-a piece of paper-small toys or objects to cast ashadow with

Extension Literacy Extension Writing Extension Numeracy

We are learning to read and comprehend textsindependentlyComplete the comprehension worksheet Emma’s Birthday.□Answer questions in full sentences, making sure that youranswers have capital letters and full stops. Take care withspelling too.□Write 3 adjectives that you think describe how Emma isfeeling.□Write 3 words (synonyms) that have been used instead of‘said’ in the story.□Write 3 sentences that end with an !□Write 3 things that Emma said in the story.□What adverb was used to describe:How Emma got out of bed _____Emma cried_______□ Find as many verbs as you can in the story (action/doingwords).

We are learning to write descriptively using a prompt“Be careful, this robot is…”… worksheet□Use the writing stimulus to write a narrative about arobot.It might be about a robot that is causing destruction …a robot you discovered…a robot that fights fires evenmaybe a teacher robot!□Use the story mapping boxes to help keep your story ontrack. Reread your story and check for punctuation andspelling. Also think about your choice of words, could youhave replaced easy words with more complex language.□Use the Build Up! sheet to help you.

We are learning about Volume & CapacityYou will need scrap paper or a container, various items tofill the container/package withVolume Activity: Make a large, light package. Make a small,heavy package. The size of the packages relates to theirvolume. Record your findings! It is important for children torealise that large does not necessarily mean heavy and thatsmall does not always mean light.We are learning about AreaYou will need a pencil, paper, maths textbookArea Activity: Can you find 6 things that have a greater areathan your maths textbook but not much greater? List them.Next can you find 6 things that have a smaller area than themaths textbook but not much smaller? This is to usemethods other than looking to compare areas. Does yourchild use uniform units to find surfaces just larger and justsmaller?