Email address: fourthclassballyea@gmail.comMonday 11th May

English Spellings: My Spelling Workbook: Unit 16

● lottery, robbery, mystery, ability

Activity 1: HomophonesOral: Conversations- Revise key language from last week and complete two of the conversation starter cards (Support file).Reading: Persuasive Writing Powerpoint (Support file)Writing: Pre-Assessment “All children should have pets”- Write your opinion about the above topic and back it up with reasons why.Vocabulary: persuasive, concerning, countless, conclusion, bannedPoetry: Silly Old Baboon (Verse 1)

Gaeilge Litriucháin: Fuaimeanna agus Focail: Aonad 29 bratach, deatach, ag ceannach

Activity A & Activity B Briathar: Éirigh= to get up (Aimsir Chaite)Foclóir: an rí= kingcoinneal= candlear lasadh sa tinteán= lighting in the fireplacedraoi= wizard slua mór= big crowdbaintreach= widowcruitire= harpist

Comhrá: Bua na Cainte: Lth. 157 Bí ag caint faoin bpictiúr.Tá tine mhór ar lasadh sa tinteán agus tá coinneal ar lasadh ar an mballa.Feicim slua mór ag ithe agus ag ól. Tá cruiscín, plátaí agus torthaí leagaithe amach ar an mbord.Feicim daoine ag caint agus ag comhrá ag an bhféasta.Tá an cruitire ag seinm an chruit.

Scríbhneoireacht: Lth 158 Scríobh an scéal Labhraidh Loinseach

Scríobh an focal ceart faoi gach pictiúrBí ag scríobh.

Maths Tables: x10, x11Action Maths: Unit 20: AreaP.g. 139 Q1P.g. 140 Q1-3P.g. 141 Q4Mental Maths: Maths Challenge 4 Test 69 & 70

History History Quest: Chapter 14 Shops and ShoppingRead pgs 79-82 Complete Activity A, B, C

Music https://dabbledoomusic.com/p/parentsArtist Profile: The Beatles

P.E Joe Wicks Daily Workout Youtube

Tuesday 12th MayEnglish My Spelling Workbook: Unit 16

● academy, bravery, cavity, monkey

Activity 2: AntonymsReading: Persuasive Writing Text “Are mobile phones necessary?”Writing: “Screen time should be limited to one hour per day”Format: (separated into paragraphs) Introduction Argument 1 Argument 2 Argument 3 ConclusionPersuasive writing language:It is clear that..Everyone knows that..Clearly..There is no doubt..For that reason..As a result..In fact..In conclusion..To sum up..In summary..

Poetry: Silly Old Baboon (Verse 2)Gaeilge Litriucháin: Fuaimeanna agus Focail: Aonad 29

● cailleach, scamallach, fliuch

Activity C & DBriathar: ÉirighComhrá: Lth 160 Bí ag caint Qs1-10 Foclóir: táibléad, bláthchuach, cianrialtán, carr dearg, teasaire, cnámh, grianghraf, faoin gcuisín Scríbhneoireacht: Scríobh faoi do sheomra suí. Tarraing pictiúr den seomra suí.

Saor scríbhneoirachta: An clár teilifíse is fearr liomMaths Tables: x10, x11

Action Maths: P.g. 141Q5 If you do not have tracing paper, see if you can use your copy to trace. Draw grid into copy. Write down your estimate, actual area and difference.P.g. 142 Q1 Find the area of the shapes by counting the square centimetres.If you see half a square, count it as half a cm2.If you see that more than half the square is taken up, count it as 1cm2.If you see that less than half the square is taken up, don’t count it at all.Mental Maths: Maths Challenge 4 Test 71 & 72

I.C.T. (Optional) BBC Dance Mat Typing- Level 3https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zf2f9j6/articles/z3c6tfr

Science S.T.E.A.M. Challenge: Paper AeroplaneUsing 1 sheet of A4 paper, design a paper aeroplane which can travel the furthest!

Materials: 1 sheet of A4 paperInstructions: 1. You may use only 1 sheet of A4 paper for the final project.2. Visit www.foldnfly.com and learn to make a paper aeroplane.3. Think about what features a paper aeroplane might need to fly a long distance. (Tip: aerodynamics)4. Investigate a variety of designs and see which ones can travel the farthest.5. Use your observations and tests to build your own paper aeroplane incorporating the features you think are essential.6. Mark out a start line, fire your paper aeroplane and use a tape measure to measure the distance travelled by the plane.

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Wednesday 13th MayEnglish My Spelling Workbook: Unit 16

● honey, money, trolley, journey

Activity 3: CrosswordReading: Guided reading based on chapter study Writing: Guided reading qs (Attached)Free writing: Movie Review-Choose a movie you have seen and discuss storyline, characters and opinion of moviePoetry: Silly Old Baboon (Verse 3)

Gaeilge Fuaimeanna agus Focail: Aonad 29

● chaith, chaill, chuir

Activity E & F Briathar: ÉirighLeitheoireacht: Bua na Cainte Lth. 162 Ag féachaint ar an teilifís.Foclóir: d’ardaigh sé= he raised, d’ísligh sé= he loweredD’athraigh sí= she changed, d’éirigh sí= she got upScríbhneoireacht: Lth 162 Bí ag scríobh- Using the information in the grid, fill in the blanks using the correct tense.

Maths Tables: x10, 11Action Maths: Tape old newspapers to the floor to mark out a square. The square must be one metre long and one metre wide. The measurement can be written as 1sq m or 1m2.P.g. 143 Q3-Q8 Problem Solving:

Geography Geography Quest: Chapter 9- Our Capital CityRead pgs 41-43Activity A: Research these famous Irish people and write a paragraph on each in your S.E.S.E. copyActivity B: Q1-6

P.E. Yoga with Adriene|Play in the parkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMMRb10LtGM

Thursday 14th MayEnglish My Spelling Workbook: Unit 16

● macaroni, confetti, bikini, ski

Activity 4: More than oneReading: Guided Reading based on Chapter studyWriting: Guided Reading (Attached)Poetry: Silly Old Baboon (Verse 4)

Gaeilge Fuaimeanna agus Focail: Aonad 29

● mo chóta, mo chara, mo charbhat

Activity GBriathar: ÉirighComhrá:

1. Cén saghas clár teilifíse is fearr leat?Is fearr liom clár dúlra mar is breá liom a bheith ag foghlaim faoi ainmhitheIs fearr liom clár spórt mar is breá liom a bheith ag féachaint ar cluichí iománaíochta.Is fearr liom an nuacht mar tá suim agam faoin domhan timpeall orainn.

2. Cén t-am ina bhfuil an clár teilifíse ar siúl?

Tá an clár teilifíse ar siúl ag a leathuair tar éis a seacht. (½ past) ceathrú tar éis a naoi. (1/4 past) ceathrú chun a deich. (1/4 to)

Leitheoireacht: Bua na Cainte Lth 163 Bí ag léamhFoclóir: clár dúlra= nature programmeclár ceoil= music programmeclár spórt= sports programmetuar na haimsire= scannán= movieclár eolaíochta= science programme

Scríbhneoireacht: Lth 163 Qs1-10Maths Tables: x10, x11

Action Maths: Let’s look back (5)P.g. 144 Q1-12P.g. 145 Q1Mental Maths: Maths Challenge Test 73

Geography Geography Quest: Chapter 9- Our Capital CityRead pgs 44-47Complete Activity B Qs 7-14 P.g. 49Activity C & D

P.E. Joe Wicks Daily Workouts Youtube

Friday 15th MayEnglish Spelling test

My Spelling Workbook: Unit 16 Activity 5- Small WordsReading: The Amazon River Dolphin (Attached)Writing: Based on reading comprehension Part A & BPoetry: Silly Old Baboon (Verse 5)Grammar:

Gaeilge Spelling testFuaimeanna agus Focail: Aonad 29 Activity HBriathar: ÉirighLeitheoireacht: Lth 164 An Clár is fearr liomFoclóir: leadránach= boringgreannmhar=funnysuimiúil= interestingpáistiúil= childishan-leadránach= very boringan-suimiúil= very interestingScríbhneoireacht: Lth 164 Qs1-6Cómhrá: Lth 164 “Tusa”

Maths Tables: x10, x11Action Maths: P.g. 145 Q2-9P.g. 146 Puzzle power Part CMental Maths: Maths Challenge Test 74

SPHE Staying safe location map (Support file)Art Jellyfish painting

Drawing tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sR4JyBTUTLsPainting tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXghZbbKkkMChalk can also be used to draw and colour in jellyfish after the background is painted and left to dry. Check out some sample paintings below.

English Poetry

Under the Hawthorn Tree - Chapter Nine

Wednesday

Reading Comprehension Qs

1. How did Eily wrap up the remaining fish? What would we use to do this today?2. Make a list of appropriate words to describe Peggy’s feelings as she saw the dogs.3. Find a word in the chapter that means very tired.4. What does Michael’s reaction tell us about his character?5. How does the author create a sense of tension in this chapter?

Activity: Create a monologue (long speech) for Peggy as she reflects on her ordeal with the dogs.As you write, be sure to keep Peggy’s age in mind and make sure that you write in her “voice”.What are her memories of the incident?What are her worries?

Under the Hawthorn Tree - Chapter Ten

Thursday

Reading Comprehension Qs

1. Find some effective adjectives or phrases that describe the setting.2. The author writes that Michael “could not believe” the shops and business in the town of Ballycarbary. Why is this?3. Find all of the descriptions that describe the type of weather in this chapter.4. The author describes the shop full of cotton, ribbons and bonnets. Why do you think this type of shop was chosen?5. Why do you think the author chose the setting of the seaside?6. Eily hides her tears from her siblings. How do you think she was feeling?

Find the meaning of these words in Chapter Ten.

throngedhordesfestoonedfollydispersedeceptivewretchedsheer

Are there any other words new to you? Make a note of them.

Choose three words and put them into your own sentences.

Matilda - Chapter Fourteen

Wednesday

Reading Comprehension Qs

1.Why does Lavender feel guilty?2.What does it mean to “see red”?3. How does the newt get out of the glass?4.What is the most exciting part of the chapter? Why?5.Do you think the title of this chapter is a good one?Why/why not?6. How do you think Matilda will use her powers in the future?

Find the meaning of these words in Chapter Fourteen.

porcelainnewtsmoulderingrepulsivemaliciousestablishmentpeculiar

Are there any other words new to you? Make a note of them.

Choose three words and put them into your own sentences.

Matilda - Chapter Fifteen

Thursday

Reading Comprehension Qs

1. What does Matilda want to talk to Miss Honey about?2. How does Matilda shock Miss Honey?3. How is this “miracle” different to the last one?4. Why do you think Miss Honey invites Matilda to her home?5. Does Matilda remind you of any other characters from other stories? Explain your answer.

Find the meaning of these words in Chapter Fifteen.

sympatheticdoubtfulaccusedvividtransfiguredseraphic

Are there any other words new to you? Make a note of them.

Choose three words and put them into your own sentences.

Danny the Champion of the World - Chapter Fourteen

Wednesday

Reading Comprehension Qs

1. What does the law say about wild birds and other wild game?2. Create a Venn Diagram to compare and contrast how Dad felt and how

Danny felt as they were in the wood planting raisins.3. Describe the keeper that Dad and Danny spotted.4. What did Dad do with the raisins when the keeper turned away?5. How did Dad feel after leaving the wood?

(Example of a Venn Diagram)Find the meaning of these words in Chapter Fourteen.

swivelconsciousmurkybulgepungent

Are there any other words new to you? Make a note of them.

Choose three words and put them into your own sentences.

Danny the Champion of the World - Chapter Fifteen

Thursday

Reading Comprehension Qs

1. Write the lines that tell how Dad was feeling as he and Danny waited for the darkness to fall.

2. What is a Cox Orange Pippin?3. Who is Mr. Rabbets?4. How did Dad react when he saw Mr Rabbets?

Find the meaning of these words in Chapter Fifteen.

hoverincrediblenuisancepeculiarsuperblyeerielimp

Are there any other words new to you? Make a note of them.

Choose three words and put them into your own sentences.