Fourth, Fifth & Sixth Class
Welcome to our class blog!
On this page you can find documents to download and use at home as well as links to websites and media relating to the work we are doing in school.
There is another 5th and 6th class page. On that page you will find a record of our work, including pictures, stories and projects. We like our blogs because we get to see our work online. Our teacher tells us she likes blogs because it provides further opportunities for collaborative, project-based learning.
Make sure to check our blog at least once a term for updates.
Most of the files on this page for download and use at home are either MS Word (.doc), MS PowerPoint (.ppt) or Promethean Flipcharts (.flp). The .flp files are created using Promethean Professional Edition. If you cannot view these files follow this link.
Students can view these flipcharts at home using the personal edition. The difference is that the teachers have a license that upgrades the software to the Professional Edition. Without the upgraded license, they refer to the student version as the Personal Edition. The Personal Edition doesn’t have all the capabilities of the Professional (teacher) edition but will enable home viewing of flipcharts.
Especially for the Table Quiz teams. Quiz Web link.
Who wants to be a Millionaire: millionairetemplate1
English:
Writing:
Persuasive writing: This term we have been looking at using persuasive writing. So far we have written a balanced argument, written a piece for a website to persuade people of the benefits of healthy eating and next we will be focusing on writing a piece for a debate. The motion for debate is “Video games are bad for children.” You can choose to be either for or against the motion.
First: Brainstorm ideas.
Next: Research and find information. Here are some helpers to start. 1 2 3 4. Do try to find your own information too! <a href=”Visit this link to learn about how to research a project.“>Click here for more help on where and how to start. Remember to use quality websites.
Then: Write your first draft.
Very Important!: Check the checklist
Learn to type
The Writing Process: Excellent website that clearly explains the stages of the writing process. Reinforces work covered in school.
Writing paragraphsInformation on how to use paragraphs when writing stories/reports.
Using Descriptive Language
Grammar
Adverbs:Improve your knowledge of adverbs through factsheets, worksheets and an interavtive quiz.
Apostrophes: Improve your knowledge of apostrophes through factsheets, worksheets and an interactive quiz.
Pronouns:A pronoun is a word that can be used in place of a noun.
Adjectives: An adjective is a describing word. Find out all you need to know about adjectives here.
Capital Letters: Pupils can test their knowledge of Capital letters by completing this interactive quiz.
Singular and plural possessives:Where do we place that apostrophe? This lesson, through a song, helps children determine whether the apostrophe precedes or follows the letter ‘s’ as in boy’s or boys’.
Spelling: A comprehensive guide to spelling. Best to start at the top and work through.
Poetry:
Our class novel is titled ‘Kensuke’s Kingdom’ by Michael Morpurgo. Some interesting sites relating to the book include:
Michael Morpurgo – About the Author
News Report – ‘Japan Soldiers’ Found in Jungle
Learn How to do Origami
What’s a Haiku
Orangutans – An Endangered Species – In our novel, Kensuke keeps the orangutans on the island safe from poachers. Click here to find out more about this fascinating species.
Also visit the Dublin Zoo site to find out more about their work. The penguins are fed at 2.30 everyday, live on webcam!
Gaeilge:
Briathra na Gaeilge Cluiche idirghníomhach. Learn your verbs using interactive games.
Na Briathra Neamhrialta: There are only eleven irregular verbs in Irish, but they are some of the most frequently used verbs in the language. Memorise the irregular verbs and you will greatly increase your ability in Irish. 1. Na Briathra Neamhrialta1
2.Na Briathra Neamhrialta2
Useful language for writing stories. Ag an deireadh seachtaine
An Aimsir: Crosfhocal a dhéanann dul siar ar an bhfoclóir a bhaineann le hAimsir. Interactive crossword reviewing the vocabulary of the weather. Deich gceist sa cheistiúchán idirghníomhach seo ar an téama, Aimsir. Ten multiple choice questions on the theme, Aimsir.
Maths:
Visit this website to play the Math Trainer. This is an excellent site with opportunities to reinforce skills and concepts covered in school.
Test your multiplication skills here.
This week, 29th – 3rd Dec, we had planned to do some practical work on circles. Click here The Circle Task Card to download the task card.
Co-ordinates and mapping
BBC Bitesize: Excellent website with revision exercises for maths. Based on English system of Key Stages. This is KS3 which covers ages 11-14.
History:
This term we have been learning about Greek Myths and Legends. We learned about King Midas, the Olympians and the Titians.
Visit these websites to find out more: BBC Primary
Greek Hero Game
The Renaissance: All About the Renaissance
Learn about Leonardo Da Vinci
History and Maths: Can You Solve the Da Vinci Code?
The French Revolution: Read the eyewitness account of Thomas Jefferson, America’s minister to France in 1789.
Answer some questions on the French Revolution and you get to fling the teacher!
Read about the Storming of the Bastille.
The Industrial Revolution
Find out about the role of children in the Industrial Revolution
Watch the following animations:
The first steam locomotive engine: Web Link
Blast furnaces: Web Link
The spinning mill: Web Link
Play this game and become a cotton millionaire: Web Link
Geography:
In Geography we have been focussing on Ireland.
The Counties – A Game
Mapping: Fun with Map Reading
A nice interactive world map. Move your mouse over any country to find out information about it
Check out the CIA World Factbook! What do you know about our nearest neighbour?
Science:
In science this term we have been learning about the different systems of the body, including the digestive system and the respiratory system. Visit kidshealth.org to learn more.
Also go to the science page for more.
Visit this link to learn about how to research a project. Very useful site, of particular interest to students involved in the STEPS to engineering project and the DPS Award of Science Excellence.
Click below to visit some interesting sites about County Wexford.
