Homework for Oct. 11th-17th

Language:

Task 1: Use the link to recapitulate the story of Anne Frank http://www.annefrank.org/en/Anne-Franks-History/ and write down the German perspective of the Nazi Regime in your books or in the attached template Task 2. Revise the spellings below using any strategy you are comfortable with or Use the links below  Obj- to practice and develop the ability to spell       http://www.kidsspell.com   http://teacher.scholastic.com/tools/spelling.htm  Words:- Inquirer-space, planet, constantly, impact, theory, opinion Knowledgable – possibility, creation, origin, universe, heavenly Risk taker – telescope ,astronomy ,exploration, evolution Math:

Task 1: follow the steps to solve the questions in your notebook.

Purpose: Check for understanding 

https://picasaweb.google.com/mrs.ruthsen/Pictures?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCKPV0-7AtunAzQE&feat=directlink

Solve the following problems in your homework book.

·         Copy the question
·         Underline the facts and the question
·         Write down the facts
·         Write down the operation
·         Do your working on the right side
·         Write down your answer statement
1.   There are twelve red marbles, twenty-four yellow marbles and seventeen green marbles in a box. Find the total number of green and red marbles.
2.   Emily bought 742 tomatoes and out of them 127 was rotten. Find the number of good ones.
3.   There are 679 books in Martin’s library. If there are 389 books are biographies, find the other number of books in the library.
4.   Watson collected 12 Canadian stamps, 13 American stamps and 11 Indian stamps. Find the total stamps collected by Watson.
5.   Cooper had $ 126 in his savings. He has $78 after spending for a video game. Find the amount left in his savings.
6.   There are 36 cats that need to be adopted. There are 12 more dogs that need to adopted. How many dogs and cats need to be adopted in all?

Risk taker questions:

1.   There are the same amount of elephants and tigers in the circus. There are 10 less acrobats than clowns. If there are 100 altogether and 30 are clowns, how many elephants, tigers, and acrobats are there?
2.   Bailey has to solve 125 Math problems. She solved 46 problems yesterday and 53 problems today. How many problems yet to solve?

Hindi:

Task -1 (Lotus) Do Q-Ans on Pg- 27of Lesson-3 Task -2 (Rose) Do page 44 & 45 in your text book

Purpose : Practice of Ae, Aee matra words

Spanish:

Task 1.  Create diminutives from the given words and find out the meaning. 2. Complete the crossword 3.Answer the questions DI:  Complete the crossword and answer the questions regarding animal vocabulary Purpose: practice animal vocabulary

ESL:

Click on the link below and read the story aloud. Take help from your parents if necessary. We will be discussing this story in the ESL class next week. http://www.apples4theteacher.com/holidays/arbor-day/kids-short-stories/why-the-evergreen-tree-never-looses-its-leaves.html

Homework Oct. 3-10

Language Arts

Task 1:  Complete the worksheet 

Purpose: To develop the skill of descriptive writing.

It’s All In the Details!!!!

A sample of descriptive writing

In the following paragraph, observe how the writer moves clearly from a description of the head of the clown (in sentences two, three, and four), to the body (sentences five, six, seven, and eight), to the unicycle underneath (sentence nine). Notice also how the concluding sentence helps to tie the paragraph together by emphasizing the personal value of this gift.

A Friendly Clown

On one corner of my dresser sits a smiling toy clown on a tiny unicycle--a gift I received last Christmas from a close friend. The clown's short yellow hair, made of yarn, covers its ears but is parted above the eyes. The blue eyes are outlined in black with thin, dark lashes flowing from the brows. It has cherry-red cheeks, nose, and lips, and its broad grin disappears into the wide, white ruffle around its neck. The clown wears a fluffy, two-tone nylon costume. The left side of the outfit is light blue, and the right side is red. The two colors merge in a dark line that runs down the center of the small outfit. Surrounding its ankles and disguising its long black shoes are big pink bows. The white spokes on the wheels of the unicycle gather in the center and expand to the black tire so that the wheel somewhat resembles the inner half of a grapefruit. The clown and unicycle together stand about a foot high. As a cherished gift from my good friend Tran, this colorful figure greets me with a smile every time I enter my room.

This is a boring passage. Liven it up with details that will change it into an exciting story.

Once upon a time there was a boy/girl. He/She was bored. He/She lived in a village . He/She was sad. Then He/She met an alien. The alien took him/her to outer space. On the way they were attacked by aliens from another planet. They won. He/She saw many exciting things on the way and in the alien’s home planet. He/She visited the alien’s friends in other planets. He/She came back with a lot of interesting gifts.

TIPS

·         Include as many interesting details that you can about the alien, the boy’s journey, the alien’s home planet and the gifts that he brought back.

·         The story should have a proper introduction and conclusion. (How was his life before he met the aliens, how did his life change after his journey etc )

·         This is a story where the setting plays a very important role. Describe the different settings, in detail.

·         Keep in mind our discussions about how setting affects the story.

Task 2: Use the link to practise speling

http://teacher.scholastic.com/tools/spelling.htm

http://www.kidsspell.com

Math

Choose Task 1 or Task 2

Task1: Solve NHM page 106 .

Task2:  Make a cartoon strip to show your understanding of all the types of  

triangles on a A4  sheet or in the math H.W .(equilateral,scalene,Isosceles,right,obtuse,acute,)

DI: Process

Purpose:  Checking for understanding 
UOI

Task: Propose your own  creation story and write it down in the homework book.

DI: Process

Purpose: To develop  creative thinking skills by  contemplating on the different stories of creation
Hindi

Task -1 Lotus Read the lesson -3– Patakho se thoba at home.  Task -2 Rose- Revise words upto Oo matras

Spanish

Task Look at the photograph and match the name of the animal with its corresponding picture. Add to each animal “ el” o “la” DI: Circle the Spanish words you find in the word search.  Write the English meaning. Purpose: Introduction to animal vocabulary

ESL

Do you enjoy participating in Mufti Day at school? Why? Write a few sentences explaining this.

 (Minimum: 3 sentence: Maximum: 10 sentence.)

PN: Remember to bring completed homework to school and hand it over to your ESL teacher.

Homework 7 September 27th- 3rd October

UOI:

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TASK: Find an article about anything to do with Space. You can search in newspapers, magazines or websites like: http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/k-4/index.html Purpose Of Activity:Finding out more about Space.  Improving Research Skills  Differentiation: Students can use a medium of their choice

Language Arts:

TASKS: In your English HW book, write a biography about any adult. The graphic organizer that is sent, is only to organize your thoughts. The biography has to be in an essay format. Purpose of this activity:  Practice the technique of writing a biography.

Math:

TASK: Explore the following weblinks on multiplications: http://oswego.org/ocsd-web/games/mathmagician/mathsmulti.html http://oswego.org/ocsd-web/games/mathmagician/mathsmulti.html http://www.coolmath4kids.com/times-tables/Timernator-multiplication.html Purpose of this activity: increasing speed and accuracy in multiplications Differentiation: The first link can be used for students who would like to practice individual multiplication tables. The second link can be used for students who would like to do a mixed practice. This site also goes up to 12x12.

Hindi:

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TASK: Lotus: Do Pg 15-16 from Grammar Book Rose: Read pg 34 & 35 in your Text book& Do pg 14 in your work-book Assessment on Matras upto Oo on 4th October Purpose of the activity:Practice of Noun

Spanish:

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TASK: Activities from the WorkBook: Page: 6 Ex: 1,2 Page: 7 Ex: 5,6,7 Purpose of this activity: 1. Practice nationalities. Differentiation: <><> 1.Months of the year and days of the week 2.The body parts 3.The planets

ESL:

TASK: Click on the link below, select your level and try any 3 new activities of your choice. Make a note of the activities on a sheet of paper and bring it to the ESL class without fail. If you find a level too easy, go to the next one. Some of you haven’t submitted the previous homework. Please complete the tasks and hand them over to your ESL teacher. http://a4esl.org/a/v.html Differentiation: Students can vary the level as per their readiness level.

A biography is a detailed description of someone's life. A biography is more than a list of facts (education, work, relationships, etc). It also shows us why this person is unique and interesting. Talk to an adult and write a biography of this person in your English homework book. Be sure to collect as much information as you can.  

You may use the graphic organizer given below to organize your thoughts.

Basic facts(when were they born, childhood, education, family,job etc) Questions Asked: _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ Data Collected: _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________

What makes this person special or interesting (eg-thinker, risktaker, open minded,caring,principled etc ).Give examples from their life. Questions Asked: _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ Data Collected: _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________

Accomplishments (Things that they have achieved in life.) Questions Asked: _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ Data Collected: _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________

Interesting/exciting events in their life. Questions Asked: _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ Data Collected: _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________

Your opinions/impressions about this person. Questions Asked: _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ Data Collected: _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________

TIPS

Start the biography with a really interesting statement.

Edit the biography; read it aloud to feel the rhythm and the sound of it, it will also help you notice if you are repeating information.

Homework

UOI

TASK: Draw a picture that comes to your mind when you hear the word space. You can use a sheet or draw it in your UOI homework book. Purpose of this activity: Tuning in to our new unit.

Language Arts:

TASKS: 1. Complete the sheet on "Setting and Story Genres". You can use the sheet or give the examples in your English HW book. 2. Complete the book report template. You can use the sheet, or your English HW book. 3. Describe the setting of the last book you read. Purpose of activity:reinforce concept of setting 3rd task is optional

Math

TASK: 1. Complete the given sheet in your Math HW book. Purpose of this activity:  Review of the last unit. Question J is optional

2nd Language:

Spanish TASK: Find famous people or cartoons and write a small description following the example. You can draw them or paste a photo. Purpose of this activity: 1. Practice nationalities. 2. Practice descriptions. .

Hindi TASK: Lotus: Do pg-11 Q-2 &3 in your work book Rose: Do pg 12 & 13 in your work book Purpose of this activity: Practice of different Noun Practice of Aa ki Matra and to make a new word

UOI:

When I hear the word "space" this is the picture that comes to my mind….. (draw it in your notebook or on a seperate sheet of paper)

Language Arts Story Settings
Choosing the right setting is important to ‘set the mood’ of the story. Can you think of some interesting settings for the kind of stories listed below and describe them in your English notebook: horror fantasy mystery science fiction adventure

Book Report

Use the information below to record your book report in your English notebook.

Name: _______________________________________

Story: __________________________________________________

Author: __________________________________________________

Setting Main Characters

Time: ___________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

Place: _________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

Beginning:______________________________________________

________________________________________________________

Middle:___________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

End: _____________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

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Homework #5

Grade 4 HOME WORK: Assignment 5 

SUBMISSION DATE/ DAY: 19^th September 2011, (Monday)

UOI

On an A-4 sheet, write your unit reflection. Ensure it contains:

• The title of the unit
• The Central Idea
• The Lines of Inquiry
• Three thing you learned
• Two things you enjoyed in this unit
• One thing you did not enjoy that much
• Your experience with the summative assessment.

Purpose of this activity: v  Reflection on the unit

Language

TASKS: 1. Pretend the last book you read is going to be made into a movie. Create a poster to promote the movie. 2.  Watch Adora's video on Word choice adding interesting vocabulary to your writing.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCH3ciUK_X8

Rewrite the sentences in the “descriptive writing” sheet. You can write your sentences in your English HW book or type them out in the sheet and e-mail it back to your teacher.  (See below after homework list)

Purpose of this activity: Application of Adjectives and Adverbs

 Math

TASK:

1. Explore the following websites on estimations:http://www.mrnussbaum.com/derby/index.html  http://www.quia.com/hm/41141.html

 2. Form any 5 additions and any 5 subtractions and write them in the back of your Math HW book. Then write down:

• your estimation
• the actual answer

E.g. 5,638 + 6,247 =

Estimation: 12,000

Actual answer: 11,885

Purpose of this activity:

Deepen understanding of estimating sums and differences

 Spanish

 TASK:

 Look at the box and complete the sentences.

Purpose of this activity:

1. Practice nationalities.

2. Practice “ser” verb.

3. Practice grammar agreement between noun and adjective.

Hindi

TASK:

Lotus:

Read pg- 12  & Do pg-13 in your Grammar book

Rose:

Do pg 10 & 11 in your work book

Purpose of this activity:  Learning & practice of  Noun. Practice of  Aa ki Matra  and to make a new word.

Art

TASK:

Bring one artefact (object with cultural/historical interest) and a journal entry on why you chose this particular object to represent the culture of your family.

 

The sentences below contain dull non- descriptive words and phrases. Rewrite each sentence using descriptive words.

Example-This house looks bad.

Revised sentence-This old house has dull walls, chipped windows, cracked glass and a broken roof.

1. The girl started crying.

2. She looked nice.

3. The teacher said something to the boys.

4. The car rolled down the hill.

5. I was afraid.

6. The ice cream was good.

7. The mountains were nice.

8. He drove the car.

9. I saw a flower.

10. The dog started barking.