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Wednesday 31 March 2021

4 Facts - Easter - Weds

 


Wed: Response to Text

 Facts about Easter

Instructions: 

Highlight the correct answer for each question.


Questions:


1.What is Easter? 

a) a new student at Pt England b) a Christian religious tradition

 c) A city in Mexico             d) A Christmas extra holiday



2. What does Good Friday mean?

a) Jesus died on the cross and his body was taken to a tomb

b) we have special discounts at the Malls

c) we have a great Friday at School

d) it’s a public holiday for only schools



3. Easter falls on different dates on the calendar.  How is it calculated? 

a) We choose a date from a hat.

b) Jacinda Ahern picks a date from the calendar 

c) Easter Sunday as the Sunday after the first full moon after the (northern hemisphere) spring equinox.

d)  When it falls on Mrs Sio’s birthday

 

4. Why do we have chocolate easter eggs? 

Answer: Chocolate eggs are a symbol of Jesus’s empty tomb. Also it is a symbol of rebirth.



5. What did you not know about Easter, that you’ve learnt today?

→That good Friday is the day when Jesus died on the cross and his body was taken to a tomb.


Tuesday 23 March 2021

Tue: Response to Text

 PARTICIPATIONPotion for Dreamless Sleep | Harry Potter Wiki | Fandom

Instructions: 

Highlight the correct answer for each question.


Questions:


1. What skills can be developed from participating in a team?

a) communication and collaboration skills

b) empathy and self=confidence

c)  sets individuals for success in the future

d) all of the above.



2. What does it mean to “improve self-confidence”?

a) purchase a dress from a store

b) think about what you’re good at and develop on it

c) take courage and work on it


3.  To develop self-confidence what is part of the self-sustaining cycle:

  1. participation in team activities teaches you how to be better communicators, 

  2. which in turn helps every member of the team feel valued and respected.

  3. Drive through to MacDonalds

  4. Being part of a team that will care for you


4. What are the 4 benefits of teamwork? 

Answer:  Teaches essential social skills,Improve self-confidence,Reduce bullying,Sets student up for future success.


Monday 22 March 2021

5 Facts - Goal Setting Monday




 

Mon: Response to Text

 GOAL SETTING THEORYPotion for Dreamless Sleep | Harry Potter Wiki | Fandom

Instructions: 

Highlight the correct answer for each question.


Questions:


1. “How motivated are you?”  What does motivated mean?

a) inspired                                       b) healthy

 c) hungry             d) City in Las Vegas


2. What is willpower?

a) strength               b) quit

c) Mr Hughes middle name    d) determination


3.According to American Psychological Association (APA) which one is NOT a factor to achieve goals: 

  1. Willingness to monitor behaviour b) Willingness to make it happen

      c)   Earn more money                     d) Motivation to change

 

4. What does the acronym ‘SMART’ stand for? 

Answer:  Specific, Measurable,Achievable, Relevant, and Timely.


5. By achieving your goals which of the following works?

  1. Make your goal specific          b) Is your goal achievable

      c)  is the goal realistic         d) All of the above

6. ‘Timely and Tangible is one of the ‘SMART’ markers.  What does ‘tangible’ mean? 

  1. A type of orange b) When you can experience it by seeing, tasting, hearing it 

      c) When you can transport d) When your goal is not achievable


7. Brainstorm some ideas that excites you.  What does this mean? 

Answer:Think about some strategies that make you happy.


8. To be successful in life, applying the ‘SMART’ goals will help achieve this ?

  1.  True b) false



9. What was the moral of the story? How do you feel about it? Do you agree or disagree? Why or Why not? 


Thursday 18 March 2021

Thurs: Response to Text (Power from the Sun)

 Power from the Sun

Instructions: 

Highlight the correct answer for each question.


Questions:


1. True or False? Without the sun there would be no life on Earth. 

a) True                                                   b) False


2. The energy from the sun is called 

a) cell energy                                              b) sonar energy

c) sunlight                                                    d) solar energy


3. True or False? The Roman sun god was called Aries

  1. False           b) True

     

4. True or False? Electricity from the sun can be made by using solar panels. 

  1. True                 b) False


5.  Electricity is made inside the solar panels when

  1. The lights are switched on                   b) it’s night time

      c) the solar panels are covered up                d) the sun shines on the solar panels

6.. True or false? If there are more solar panels being used, then more electricity can be produced.

  1. True                                    b) False

   

7. A measure of power is called a

  1. Kilojoule                               b) Kilogram 

      c)   Kilowatt                                 d) kilometre 


8. True or False? Renewable energy is the type of energy that can run out.

  1. True                    b) False

      

9. True or False? Wind power is also a type of renewable energy. 

a) True                                         b) False 



10) What was the article about? Which fact interested you the most? Why? 

→It was about the power of the sun and Renewable energy. The most interesting fact was how the sun reflects on the solar panels to make electricity.


4 Facts - Space


 

Wednesday 17 March 2021

Weds: Response to Text (Plants)

 Plants

Instructions: 

Highlight the correct answer for each question.


Questions:


1. How many species of plants are there on Earth?

a) One Thousand                                                     b) One Hundred 

 c) Hundreds of Thousands                                   d) Over a Billion


2. What 3 things do plants need in order to grow? 

a) sunshine, water and chemicals           b) sunshine, air and wind

c) nothing                                                     d) sunshine, water and air


3. True or False? Photosynthesis is the process in which green plants use sunlight to make their own food.

  1. False          b) True

     

4. True or False? Plants are vital to life on Earth. 

  1. True                 b) False


5. The substance that is found in all green plants, especially in the leaves is called...

  1. Chlorine                           b) Chlorophyll

      c)  Carbon monoxide                     d) slime

6.. True or false? Photosynthesis starts when chlorophyll absorbs energy from the soil. 

  1. True                                    b) False

   

7. The gas that plants release into the air through photosynthesis is called...

  1. Oxygen                                       b) Carbon dioxide  

      c)   Hydrogen                                    d) Nitrogen  


8. True or False? Most living things do not depend on plants for food. 

  1. True                    b) False

      

9. True or False? Algae is a type of plant

a) True                                        b) False 



10) What was the article about? Which fact interested you the most? Why? 

→The article is about plants and trees, The type of things they are made of. The most interesting fact was that all green plants could provide their own food by photosynthesis. It’s sooo cool.


4 Facts - Plants and Trees


 

Monday 15 March 2021

Mon: Response to Text (The Life Wasting Potion)

 The Life-Wasting PotionPotion for Dreamless Sleep | Harry Potter Wiki | Fandom

Instructions: 

Highlight the correct answer for each question.


Questions:


1. At first, the dark witches were furious because they:

a) wanted to create a potion                                       b) were witches

 c) knew everyone was strong and healthy              d) loved to exercise


2. What is another name for potion?

a) elixir               b) mixture

c) concoction     d) all of the above.


3.The worst of all the witches was 

  1. Doughface b) Cruella

      c)   Sour Lolly                     d) Sourface

 

4. What happened to the witches when their spell was cast wrong? 

Answer:  The forest exploded and they turned into green tiny germs.


5. What does the word ‘microscopic’ mean?

  1. a Microwave          b) a very small object that can only be seen with a microscope

      c)  a small animal                d) a microphone

6.. What were the effects of the potion? 

  1. Kids had more energy   b) kids liked to eat more vegetables

      c) Kids ate more junk food and stayed home d) Nothing happened


7. What does the word ‘contagious’ mean? 

  1. Having lots of germs                           b) can spread from one person to another

      c)   a large container                                    d) a type of vegetable


8. What was the best cure for the disease? 

  1.  To get vaccinated          b) To eat chocolate

      c)     To exercise less                           d) to live a healthy, joyful, happy life


9. What was the name of the Doctor? 

a) Dr Goodwin                                       b) Dr Fritton H

c) Dr Fitton-Healthy                                  d) Dr Fitton - Heart


10) What was the moral of the story? How do you feel about it? Do you agree or disagree? Why or Why not? 

Although you have to make some effort to live a healthy and happy life, it pays to eat a little of everything, and do some exercise.