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Term 2 Week 3 Monday Year 5 & 6 Reading Writing Math We are learning to identify and understand the persuasive devices often used in persuasive writing, including DAFOREST. Equipment – https://tinyurl.com/ycdtoqg5 YouTube clip to explain DAFOREST Word doc – DAFOREST. “The Plastic problem” and “Stop Polluting the Ocean” and Greta’s speech (written) from Week 3 pack. Mini lesson (10min) – “DAFOREST is – direct address, alliteration, fact, opinion, rhetorical questions, emotive language & ‘three.’ Watch the YouTube clip and read through the worksheet. Task – “Revisit “The Plastic problem” and “Stop Polluting the Ocean” and Greta’s speech (written) from the Week 3 learning pack. Choose one to reread and look for the elements of DAFOREST. When you find them, make a note in the “Example you found” column on the DAFOREST worksheet. Independent reading (15-20 min) – students read their just right books/ library / home books of choice or online resources and read silently.

We are learning to use persuasive devices when writing Equipment – See reading + Argument planners from Week 1 or 2. Mini lesson (10min) – Revisit your writing planners (the ones you had in the reading lesson) and choose one to develop using the DAFOREST elements. Choose one DAFOREST element to include in each paragraph. So, if you have 4 paragraphs you need to choose 4 persuasive elements and write them into your planner. E.g. My planner about Everyone Should Learn How to Cook: Cooking makes you more independent and then you don’t have to rely on mum to feed you… Could become How would your mother feel if you were able to share the responsibility for cooking in your house? She would probably be proud of your increased independence. (Used a rhetorical question). Writing Task – Write paragraphs from one planner, including one DAFOREST element in each paragraph to make your arguments more persuasive.

We are learning to count money. I can count money totals using coins and notes. Equipment: Youtube, pen, worksheet Mini Lesson:

• Today you will warm up your brain by counting money on the worksheet.

• After this you will create a financial plan.

• What does the word ‘Financial’ mean?

• What do you think a financial plan might be?

You can watch this video to see how to add money https://bit.ly/2Kl5gf8 Task: Complete the ‘Change’ worksheet then play through the ‘Fun Day Out’ game here https://bit.ly/3eAr5Fz Challenge: Write a message on Teams to your teacher explaining what you think a Financial Plan might be!

Spelling: Week 3 Term 2 Spelling focus – words beginning with prefix ‘transi’ meaning ‘across’ – Look, Say, Cover, Write and Check process can be practiced daily. The S.M.A.R.T spelling process includes Say the word – pronouncing each sound correctly, Meaning – understanding what the word means and how it can be used in a sentence; Analyse – breaking the word into sounds (called ‘graphs’) and syllables, and ‘clustering’ the sounds aloud e.g. P-R-O-C-EE-D; Remember – identifying the part of words to focus on and the tricky bit to remember; Teach – students teach themselves by spelling the word aloud, saying letter names, using clustering – repeating daily.

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Use money and change

Money and Financial Mathematics

Represent money values in multiple ways and count the change required for simple transactions to the nearest five cents (VCMNA137)

Understanding

1. Colour in the coins below that you would need to use to purchase the sandwich.

$1.75

2. Colour in the coins below that will total $3.55.

Fluency

1. Count the money below to work out how much money you have.

Total amount ___________________________

2. Count the money below to work out how much money you have.

Total amount _____________________________

Problem Solving

1. You have just bought lunch at the canteen costing $2.25. If you pay with a $5 note, how much change will you get?

2. You have just bought lunch at the canteen costing $3.65. If you pay with a $5 note, colour in the amount of change will you get.

Reasoning

1. If a pen costs $3.75, do you have enough money to pay for it?

2. Circle the amount of money below that has the greatest value.

$1.35 , 230𝑐𝑐 , $4.55 , $4.29 , 461𝑐𝑐

3. Circle the amount of money below that has the smallest value.

$2.15 , 155𝑐𝑐 , $1.57 , $1.56 , 159𝑐𝑐

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Term 2 Week 3 Tuesday Year 5 & 6 Reading Writing Math We are learning to identify and understand the persuasive devices often used in persuasive writing, including DAFOREST. Equipment – https://tinyurl.com/ycdtoqg5 YouTube clip to explain DAFOREST Word doc – DAFOREST, “The Plastic problem” and “Stop Polluting the Ocean” and Greta’s speech (written) from Week 3 pack. Mini lesson (10min) – revisit the “DAFOREST – direct address, alliteration, fact, opinion, rhetorical questions, emotive language & ‘three.’ Watch the YouTube clip and read through the worksheet. Task – “Revisit “The Plastic problem” and “Stop Polluting the Ocean” and Greta’s speech (written) from the Week 3 learning pack. Choose a different one to reread and look for the elements of DAFOREST. When you find them, make a note in the “Example you found” column on the DAFOREST worksheet. Independent reading (15-20 min) – students read their just right books/ library / home books of choice or online resources and read silently.

We are learning to use persuasive devices when writing Equipment – See reading + Argument planners from Week 1 or 2. Mini lesson (10min) – Revisit your writing planners and choose a different one to develop using the DAFROEST elements. Choose one DAFOREST element to include in each paragraph. So, if you have 4 paragraphs you need to choose 4 persuasive elements and write them into your planner. E.g. My planner about Everyone Should Learn How to Cook: Cooking makes you more independent and then you don’t have to rely on mum to feed you… Could become How would your mother feel if you were able to share the responsibility for cooking in your house? She would probably be proud of your increased independence. (Used a rhetorical question). Writing Task – Write paragraphs from one planner, including one DAFOREST element in each paragraph to make your arguments more persuasive.

We are learning to add and subtract money. I can add two amounts of money together. Equipment: Youtube, pen, worksheet Mini Lesson

• When we add money we need to be careful of the decimal point.

• A decimal point tells us where a full dollar ends and the cents begin.

• When we reach 100 cents how many dollars do we have?

• We use decimal points to make it easier to see how many full dollars and cents we have.

• There is a special way to add decimal numbers.

• Watch this video to see how to do it then have a go yourself. https://bit.ly/3bnx5iZ

Task: Complete the ‘Transactions’ worksheet.

Spelling: Week 3 Term 2 Spelling focus – words beginning with prefix ‘semi’ meaning ‘across’ – Look Say Cover Write Check + one task of choice from the “Spelling activities for homework” or Spelling activities for school” suggestions.

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Complete money transactions

Money and Financial Mathematics

Solve problems involving purchases and the calculation of change to the nearest five cents with and without digital technologies (VCMNA160)

Understanding

1. Answer the following questions.

a) $1.20 + $2.50 = _____________________________

b) $5.25 + $3.15 = _____________________________

c) $3.35 + $8.15 = _____________________________

d) $6.20 + $9.90 = _____________________________

e) $4.85 + $3.35 = _____________________________

f) $9.15 + $7.12 = _____________________________

g) $8.95 + $9.78 = _____________________________

2. Answer the following questions.

a) $4.50 − $2.50 = _____________________________

b) $7.75 − $3.25 = _____________________________

c) $6.30 − $3.25 = _____________________________

d) $5.20 − $2.50 = _____________________________

e) $8.75 − $4.85 = _____________________________

f) $6.25 − $3.55 = _____________________________

g) $7.15 − $4.80 = _____________________________

Fluency

1. Sam buys a piece of pie and a drink from the canteen. If he pays with a $10 note, how much change will he get? $4.45 $2.70

2. Kate buys a picture frame, pen and book from Larry’s Art Supplies. If she pays with a $50 note, how much change will she get? $14.95 $3.80 $9.35

Problem Solving

1. Use the menu at Jerry’s Fish Shop to work out how much each person spends.

a) Blake orders – 1 flake, 1 large chips and 2 potato cakes. ______________

b) Emma orders – 1 hamburger, 1 small chips and 1 flake. _______________

c) Gavin orders – 2 flake, 3 potato cakes and 4 dim sims. _______________

d) How much change will Gavin get from $50? ________________________

Reasoning

1. Round the amounts to the nearest five cents.

a) $7.13 = ___________ f) $5.48 = ______________

b) $6.27 = ___________ g) $8.12 = ______________

c) $4.89 = ___________ h) $9.19 = ______________

d) $5.21 = ___________ i) $7.32 = ______________

e) $6.32 = ___________ j) $4.48 = ______________

2. Use the internet to investigate the names of currency in the following countries.

a) Indonesia - ___________________________________

b) China - ______________________________________

c) India - _______________________________________

d) Japan - ______________________________________

Flake $5.50 Potato Cake $1.20 Dim Sim $1.20 Large Chips $3.75 Small Chips $2.25 Hamburger $7.30

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Term 2 Week 3 Wednesday Year 5 & 6 Reading Writing Math We are learning to identify and understand the Learning Intention: we are learning to use Learning intention: We are learning to read

financial plans. I can identify features of a financial plan. Equipment: Youtube, pen, worksheet Mini Lesson

• Remember when you had to think about Financial Plans on Monday? Did you message your teacher?

• Today you will see some examples of people who have recorded the money they spend. This might be called ‘budgeting’.

• A ‘budget’ is a type of financial plan. It help us remember how we spend our money. Do you keep a record of things you have paid for? How do you think you would do it? Why do you think it is important to plan what you do with money? Maybe you could ask your parents?

Watch this video: https://bit.ly/2VIIzXK Task: Complete the ‘Plans’ worksheet.

persuasive devices often used in persuasive persuasive devices when writing writing, including DAFOREST. Success Criteria - I can choose and use Equipment – https://tinyurl.com/ycdtoqg5 persuasive devices when writing persuasively.. YouTube clip to explain DAFOREST Equipment – See reading + Argument planners Word doc - DAFOREST from Week 1 or 2. “The Plastic problem” and “Stop Polluting the Mini lesson (10min) – Revisit your writing Ocean” and Greta’s speech (written) from Week 3 planners and choose a different one to develop pack. using the DAFROEST elements. Choose one Mini lesson (10min) – revisit the “DAFOREST – DAFOREST element to include in each direct address, alliteration, fact, opinion, paragraph. So, if you have 4 paragraphs you rhetorical questions, emotive language & ‘three.’ need to choose 4 persuasive elements and write Watch the YouTube clip and read through the them into your planner. E.g. My planner about worksheet. Everyone Should Learn How to Cook: Task – “Revisit “The Plastic problem” and “Stop Cooking makes you more independent and then Polluting the Ocean” and Greta’s speech (written) you don’t have to rely on mum to feed you… from the Week 3 learning pack. Choose a different Could become How would your mother feel if one to reread and look for the elements of you were able to share the responsibility for DAFOREST. When you find them, make a note in cooking in your house? She would probably be the “Example you found” column on the DAFOREST proud of your increased independence. (Used a worksheet. rhetorical question). Independent reading (15-20 min) – students read Writing Task – Write paragraphs from one their just right books/ library / home books of planner, including one DAFOREST element in choice or online resources and read silently. each paragraph to make your arguments more

persuasive. Spelling: Week 3 Term 2 Spelling focus – words beginning with prefix ‘trans’ meaning ‘across’ – Look Say Cover Write Check + one task of choice from the “Spelling activities for homework” or Spelling activities for school” suggestions.

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Cordless Drill $120.50 Hammer $ 35.50 Gloss Paint (4L) $ 67.00 Ladder $257.00 GST (10%) $ 48.00 Total $528.00

Camera $350.75 Computer $645.35 iPad $755.50 Microwave $412.25 Plasma TV $820.65 Blender $165.30

Use financial plans

Money and Financial Mathematics

Create simple financial plans (VCMNA191)

Understanding

1. Bill has bought some items from the hardware store. Look at his receipt to answer the questions. a) What was the least expensive item purchased? _____________________

b) What was the most expensive item purchased? _____________________

c) What amount of Goods and Service Tax (GST) did he pay? ____________

Fluency

1. Terri has $1321.75 in her bank account and is going shopping. Look at the catalogue below to work out what she could buy. Show your working out for each question.

a) Can she afford to buy an iPad and a

computer? ______________________

b) Can she afford to buy a camera and a

plasma TV? _______________________

c) Can she afford to buy a plasma TV,

blender and a camera? _____________

Problem Solving

1. A Grade 5 class are organising a fundraising event for their upcoming school trip and need to decorate their room. They have a budget of $100. Use the list below to work out their costs for the event.

a) How much will the fundraiser cost? _________________

b) How much change will they get from $100 ___________

Item Amount Balloons $14.33 Streamers $19.45 Refreshments $43.87 Cutlery $ 9.13 TOTAL

Reasoning

1. Julie is out for lunch and wants to get an entree, main course and a drink. She has a $10 dollar note in her wallet. Study the menu to make a budget for her lunch.

Entree choice ___________________________________

Main choice ____________________________________

Drink choice ____________________________________

Total amount of money spent _____________________ Change from $10 ________________________________ \

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Term 2 Week 3 Thursday Year 5 & 6 Reading Writing Math We are learning to identify persuasive devices. I can identify describing words for different sides of an argument. Equipment –Worksheet “Persuasive Devices: pg 23 Mini lesson (10min) – There are always two different sides of an argument and they require different ‘language’ to be persuasive. Read the words on the worksheet and think about whether they are ‘good’ or ‘bad.’ Task – Either, cut and paste the words into the correct spaces on the worksheet, or write them in. Independent reading (15-20 min) – students read their just right books/ library / home books of choice or online resources and read silently. Optional – research “who is Greta Thunberg?”

We are learning to use descriptive words to be more persuasive. I can write descriptive words into sentences, to suit the argument. Equipment – Worksheet “Persuasive Devices: pg 23 Mini lesson (10min) - Reread the ‘good’ and ‘bad’ word lists created in the reading session. Read through each sentence in Section 2 of the worksheet and think about appropriate words that make sense in the sentences. Writing Task: Complete Section 2 of the worksheet by filling in the missing words. (Optional) Extension – check your paragraphs from your own writing and see if you can use these words to make your writing even more persuasive.

We are learning to calculate percentages. I can calculate the percentage of a number under 100. Equipment: Youtube, pen, worksheet Mini Lesson

• Where have you seen this % symbol before? Do you know what it means?

• It is called a ‘Percent’. A ‘percent’ is a ‘part’ of something.

• If your computer battery is 75% full that means 75 parts are still charged but 25 parts are flat!

• Percentages are measured out of 100.

• 100 means something is the full amount.

Watch these two videos fully to see how percentages work. https://bit.ly/3eCf4iH https://bit.ly/3alJumd Use them while you complete the questions. Task: Complete the questions on the ‘Percentages’ sheet.

Spelling: Week 3 Term 2 Spelling focus – words beginning with prefix ‘trans’ meaning ‘across’ – Look Say Cover Write Check + one task of choice from the “Spelling activities for homework” or Spelling activities for school” suggestions.

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Term 2 Week 3 Friday Year 5 & 6 Reading Writing Math We are learning to recognise expert opinion and statistics in persuasive writing. Equipment –Worksheet “Persuasive Devices: pg 24 Mini lesson (10min) – Think about the use of ‘experts’ and statistics and how they are used to persuade people – e.g. in advertisements you might see a dentist talking about toothbrushes, or a medical ‘expert’ on the news talking about why we should stay in lockdown (or not). People can be convinced by the experts if they trust them. Task – Read through Worksheet “Persuasive Devices: pg 24. You job is to name the experts and identify the statistics. Independent reading (15-20 min) – students read their just right books/ library / home books of choice or online resources and read silently.

We are learning to use expert opinions and statistics to be more persuasive. Equipment – Worksheet “Persuasive Devices: pg 25 Mini lesson (10min) – Experts and statistics are only convincing if they are relevant to the topic and if they can be trusted. Writing Task: Complete the worksheet. You might have to do some research! You need to support the sentences by adding expert opinion and statistics. “Not enough is being done about bullying?” Could the expert be a child? Could the statistics be how many times they have witnessed or been bullied at school? Do you want the opinion of a child psychologist instead? Do they have more convincing statistics?

We are learning to add and subtract money totals. I can budget items to a set amount of money. Equipment: Woolworths online or a catalogue, Youtube, pen, worksheet Mini Lesson

• Sometimes we only have a certain amount of money to spend.

• Today your challenge is to use real-life shopping items and pretend to ‘spend’ amounts of money.

• The Friday sheet has further instructions.

Re-watch the video from Wednesday https://bit.ly/2VIIzXK if you need. Task: Complete the challenges on the ‘Friday Shopping Challenge’ sheet. Send a photo or screenshot to your teacher using Teams.

Spelling: Week 3 Term 2 Spelling focus – words beginning with prefix ‘trans’ meaning ‘across’ – spelling test. Say the word, say it in a sentence, say the word again, so children can hear the word in context before writing it down.

Friday Shopping Activity

Equipment: This worksheet and a computer or iPad

Instructions: Visit the Woolworths Online website or app.

Using this website you can search for food and grocery items and add them to your cart.

Take a photo or screenshot of your cart and send it to your teacher.

Challenges: 1. Purchase 5 items and get the LEAST change from $50. 2. Purchase 10 items and get your total between $70 and $75. 3. Make two purchases – one of 10 items and one of 5 items. The totals must

be within $5 of each other. 4. Purchase 5 non-food and 5 food items which are within $1 of each other. 5. Purchase 6 items which will give you less than $10 change from $100. 6. Find five items less than $20 each and put them in ascending

order/descending order.