GRADE 6 LOCKDOWN HOMEWORK

ENGLISH ACTIVITIES

READING COMPREHENSION – READ THE FOLLOWING FOLKTALE AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOW

A water bearer called Tshepiso lived in the village of Osaka. He had the important task of bringing fresh

water to his family. He carried two large pots, on a pole, across his shoulders. One pot had a crack

while the other was a perfect, proud pot. At the end of the walk, the cracked pot arrived with only half the

water. For a full two years this went on every day with Tshepiso bringing fresh water in the pots to his

family. They were not very happy with the half full, cracked pot.

Now the perfect pot was proud of its accomplishments in carrying out the job for which it had been

made. This pot felt as important as a human being and selfishly ignored the other pot. Its boasting made

the cracked pot feel ashamed of its own imperfection and misery, because it leaked half the water from

the stream to the village. The cracked pot asked the perfect pot to help it mend its crack, but the perfect

pot was always too busy.

After two years the cracked pot expressed his feelings of being useless and it spoke to Tshepiso. “I am

ashamed of myself because of the crack in my side; it leaks water all the way to your house. I have no

value and should be thrown away.”

Tshepiso felt sad, he did not know how miserable the cracked pot felt. He smiled and gently said, “Did

you notice that there are pumpkins only on your side of the path, and not on the other pot’s side? I

always knew about your weakness and so I planted pumpkin seeds on your side of the path. You have

been watering the seeds every day. Without your weakness, I could not have grown the pumpkins.”

Author: unknown

QUESTIONS- UNDERLINE THE CORRECT ANSWER

1. What is the best title for the story?

A Growing vegetables

B Two perfect pots

C The cracked pot

D A heavy load

2. Who are the main characters in this story?

A Tshepiso and the perfect pot

B Tshepiso and the cracked pot

C Tshepiso and his family

D Tshepiso and the villagers of Osaka

3. What is the main idea of the story?

A That a cracked pot feels useless.

B That the boy grows vegetables.

C Two pots are having a fight.

D That the perfect pot feels useless.

4. Where does the story take place?

A in a big city

B in a village

C at a circus

D at a school

5. Number the four sentences in the order in which they happened in the story.

Tshepiso explains that he plants pumpkin seeds. ______

The cracked pot talks to the water bearer. ______

The cracked pot feels better. ______

Tshepiso walks to the stream for water every day. ______

6.STATE WHETHER TRUE OR FALSE

6.1The opposite meaning (antonym) for the word large is pleased _____________

6.2 A word with the same meaning (synonym) as boast is brag.__________

7. Write the opposite form of the word in brackets by adding a prefix. Word beginning

7.1 The perfect pot was _____________ (cracked).

7.2 Rewrite the word boast by adding a suffix. word ending

The ________________ (boast) pot thought he was the best. 8. Answer the following questions. 8.1 Identify the simile in paragraph two and write it down. ______________________________

8.2 Identify the alliteration in paragraph one and write it down .__________________________

9. UNDERLINE THE CORRECT ANSWER.

″The perfect pot boasted about its achievements″ is an example of (personification/metaphor).

The perfect pot liked to blow its own (drum/trumpet/guitar).

10.Summarise the story in 3–4 sentences. ______________________________________________________________________

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11. Complete the following sentence. If the cracked pot did not leak water, then ______________________________________________________________________

12. What lesson can be learnt from this story?

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13. What type of story is this?

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14. Name 2 features of this type of story

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SEA VIEW PRIMARY SCHOOL ENGLISH LOCKDOWN ACTIVITIES

VISUAL TEXT

Study the advertisement and answer the questions

1. What product is being advertised here?

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2. Would you buy this product? Give a reason for your answer

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free!...buy one pair, get one pair For the teenager with style!

comfortable takkies!!!

Be fashionable with this season!!!!

Colourful and soft for

Tough, Terrific takkies

. 3.Which group of people is this advertisement specifically targeting? UNDERLINE

A Teenagers with style

B Olympic swimmers

C Babies with style

D Business men

4.What does the advertisement promise to give you if you buy one pair? ____________________________________________________

5.” tough, terrific takkies'' is an example of what figure of speech?

______________________ 6. List three adjectives (describing words) used in this advertisement.

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_________________________ ___________________

Rewrite the following sentence into direct speech. 7. Sipho said that he loved his takkies.

Sipho said, ″I________________________________________________. ″

LANGUAGE PRACTICE

Read the following passage and answer questions

Tips on flying South Africa's flag

When displayed horizontally, the black triangle should be to your left and the red band of the flag uppermost. If the red is at the bottom, you're flying your flag upside down.

The flag may not be spoiled by placing writing on it. Any writing should appear next to or underneath the image of the flag.

The flag must always be treated with respect. The flag must never be:

• Allowed to touch the ground or floor. • Displayed over tables, podiums, railings etc. • Used to cover a statue, monument etc. • Used to make underwear, bath mats or printed on other products. • Used for any advertising that shows disrespect.

[Adapted from http://www.southafrica.info/about/history/flag.htm]

1.MAKE A LIST OF ALL THE NOUNS FROM THE ARTICLE

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2.Decide what type of noun is underlined in the sentences below. Choose the correct answer from the word box and write it on the lines below

common noun proper noun abstract noun

The colour red usually represents love. _________________________

South Africa is a diverse country. ________________________________

Our flag is very colourful. _______________________________________

3. Underline the correct verb in the following sentences:

Many people (admire/admires) our flag.

South Africa (are/is) a beautiful country.

4. Write the correct form of the word in brackets.

All South Africans need _____ _____ (be) informed about their rights.

5. Fill in the correct preposition

The flag may not be displayed ________tables or chairs. No one should write _________ the flag.

6. JOIN THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES WITH THE CONJUNCTIONS PROVIDED.

The flag may not be used as underwear. It must be flown in the correct way. and

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There may be no writing on the flag. Writing can be underneath. but

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The flag must be respected. It is a symbol of our country. because

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WRITING

DESIGN A POSTER USING THE SOUTH AFRICAN FLAG, SENDING A MESSAGE OF HOPE FOR CITIZENS OF OUR COUNTRY DURING THE COVID -19 PANDEMIC. REMEMBER TO ADD A BORDER, PICTURES AND DRAWINGS IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND USE BOLD COLOURS AND FONT.

SEA VIEW PRIMARY SCHOOL ENGLISH LOCKDOWN ACTIVITIESVOCABULARY AND SPELLING

USE THE FOLLOWING WORDS FROM THE FOLKTALE IN SENTENCES

1. proud

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2. perfect

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3. accomplishments

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4. village

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5. selfishly

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6. boasting

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7. weakness

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8. gently

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SEAVIEW PRIMÊRE SKOOL

AFRIKAANS EERSTE ADDISIONELE TAAL

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AFRIKAANS EERSTE ADDISIONELE TAAL

SEA VIEW PRIMARY SCHOOLGRADE: 6ISIZULU

UKWENZA ISALADI LEZITHELO (Salad Recipe)  

Izithako/ ingredients  

1. Ubhanana2. Ama_ strobheri/   Strawberries 3. Upayinapu/ pineapple4. Idolofiya/ kiwis 5. Iyogathi/yogurt 

Indlela yokwenza/Method

1. Washa izithelo/ wash the fruits.2. Zicwecwe/peel them 3. Ziqobe lezithelo zibe amadayisi.4. Zihlanganisele endishini.

5. Zigoqoze neyogathi/mix the fruits with the yogurt elingene.

Mmmu! Iconsisa amathe! Dweba isithombe esihle sesadi oyithandayo. Draw your favourite salad, give the ingredients and the method.

GEOGRAPHY GRADE 6

TERM 2 UNIT 5

The human cost of unfair trade and work and exploitation.

When people are poor, they will work for low wages under poor conditions. Some employers or traders take advantage of this situation in order to make a large

profit. When people take unfair advantage of others in this way, we say that they exploit them. Many poor workers, farmers and children throughout the world are exploited.

When people treat others in a selfish and unfair way, we say they are exploiting people. Below are some of the ways people are exploited in the work place.

They are paid low wagesThey work very long hoursThey work in unhealthy and dangerous conditionsThere are often not enough or no safety equipment for workers. E.g. gloves/masksThere is no paid sick leave for workersWomen are often paid less than men who do the same work.

Child workers

In some countries children work in factories and on farms. Companies pay children lower wages than adults. Employers who use children to work say they are forced to use child workers, because the get very low prices for their goods and child labour is cheap.

Children often work with dangerous tools- which can result in serious injuries.They are sometimes required to work with harmful chemicals.They have to carry heavy loadsThey do not go to school, unable to get an education.Get paid very little money for the work they do.

Case study: Exhausted worker sleeps in her break.

Mae-Ling is a worker in a Chinese Sweatshop. She is so tired every day that she sleeps at her work station during her 10-minute morning break. Many sweatshops are in poor countries. They supply large companies based in rich countries, where many of their goods are sold.

The sleeping Mae-Ling aged 17 had this to say. “I work from 7:45 am to 10:50 Pm. Many of us are crammed into one small, very hot room. We are not allowed to talk or listen to music nor go to the toilet except in or short break. We sleep at the factory in dormitories; there are 14 of us in one room. We wash in a bucket. I have been working since the age of 15. I see my parents every second week, sometimes once a month. As it is costly to travel back and forth.

I could work fewer hours, but if I do not work the overtime, then the basic wage I will earn will not be enough to feed my family. I do not have a choice but to work these long hours so that I can support my family. My parents are farmers without jobs and I have 3 younger siblings. So I do not have a choice but to push myself to continue working long hours, even though I am extremely exhausted.”

Activity 8- Read the above case study and answer the following:

Who is being exploited?_________________________________________________________

How is she being exploited?__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

How does Mae-Ling’s family situation and problems, lead her to be exploited?__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

How would you feel if you were being exploited in this way?___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Exhausted sweatshop workers asleep at their workstations, during their 10 minute morning break.

On the left is what looks like inside a small sweatshop. These women usually work long hours, for a small wage in this small space.

The goods that are made in these sweatshops or factories will be much cheaper than the goods from factories that practice fair trade. Which goods will you buy? (from the sweatshop or fair trade factory) . Why would you buy these goods?

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NEW WORDS:

Exploit: to exploit a person is to take unfair advantage of themSweatshop: A factory where workers work long hours for little money.

SEA VIEW PRIMARY SCHOOLGRADE: 6 PERSONAL AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING

CYBER BULLYING

WHAT IS CYBER BULLYING?A form of bullying that happens through mobile phones, computers or other electronic devices.

WHO IS A CYBER BULLY?A cyber bully is a person who uses social network sites, text messages, chats, and websites to harm others.

WHY CYBER BULLYING SHOULD BE STOPPED?

⮚ It lowers confidence and self –esteem.

⮚ It causes embarrassment and shame.

⮚ It results in depression or anxiety.

HOW TO PREVENT CYBER BULLYING?

❖ Keep passwords safe or change passwords often.

❖ Set profiles to ‘private ‘.

❖ Never reveal personal information to strangers on the Internet.

❖ Never open messages from unknown people.

❖ If nothing else works, block sender and save the links and messages for evidence.

ACTIVITY1.] Underline the correct answer.a) Cyber bullying can be defined as ……………………………….

● Bullying that happens online.

● A normal way of bullying younger children.

b) A cyber bully uses the following to harm others except……..

● Websites

● Face to face conversations

● Text messages

2] Answer the questions in full sentencesa) List two examples of devices used in cyber bullying.__________________________________________________________________________________________________b) Why do you think it is important to set your online profile to private?’

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GRADE 6: PERSONAL AND SOCIAL WELL-BEINGCORONAVIRUS

1.] Do you know what these words mean? Match the words to their meanings

Cough fever virus bacteria contagious illegal cure pandemic hospital sneeze

a) Can be passed on easily by physical contact___________________

b) To release air from the mouth with a sharp sound______________

c) Forbidden by law and is a criminal act_______________________

d) Bacteria that causes infection and makes us sick_______________

e) A disease spread all around the world_______________________

f) To release air from the nose_____________________________

g) Lots of small germs____________________________________

h) To have a high body temperature__________________________

i) A place you go when you are sick___________________________

j) To stop or relieve an illness______________________________

2.] Say TRUE or FALSE

a. Coronavirus causes a common flu. _____________________________

b. We should call a firefighter to get help from coronavirus. ___________

c. We should not be touching our faces to avoid the virus. _____________

d. It is enough to just wash our hands, by water only. ________________

e. Only older people , can get the coronavirus______________________

f. Staying at home is our part to stop the virus.____________________

g. Under a microscope, the virus looks like a crown._________________

3.] Complete the word search, by finding the words in the wordbank

B O I S C I Q P Z B F C H S D

N S I O I C O N T A G I O U S

Q E U D W M K W D I F M S N J

P G K F E Z E E N S A E P M N

H I B L D L J E U P W D I A T

P L A G E L L I B I V N T M C

Z Q M V G M F V K E Z A AA G

A H W X Z A Q A I U V P L V G

Y G S B S X N I C Z V I R U S

X Q D J O S I I J E R U C S S

F H Q H D D O D M T M P H G E

O A K S A T T L J A E Z M I N

N G V H M G F G A J L M X I O

X J N E Z F E V E R I S Z L R

W S Y U K G P C A E Z T B Q E

WHAT DO YOU FEEL ABOUT THIS VIRUS PANDEMIC?

Write a paragraph, of your LOCKDOWN experiences and do you think we will ever be able to overcome this pandemic.

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