Homework Term one Week Nine (March 24-27)

Task One: ANZAC day.

We brainstormed some of the questions Room 6 has about ANZAC day and World War Two. This week you have a research task to investigate some of the questions we had about ANZAC day. Present these tidily in your homework book please.

1.     Write a paragraph briefly explaining what happened on 25^th April 1915.

2.     Where did this occur? Print or draw a world map and mark the place?

3.     Who was involved?

4.     Why were they fighting?

5.     Why has the poppy become so important in our ANZAC day commemorations?

6.     What weapons did fighters use at this time?

7.     What were some of the main events before and after the main ANZAC day?

Task Two: Eisteddfod Scripture Readings

As we had last week for selecting your reading and preparing your introduction this is the week for practice and getting familiar with your chosen reading. Remember everyone must be ready to present this Thursday March 26^th.

Task Three: Spelling

Please be practicing your words, completing this week’s spelling sheet and ready for a test. As we have Tech on Friday we will be testing next Monday morning.

Task Four: Reading

As usual please spend at least 15 minutes each night reading and enjoying your book. Please remember to bring it to school each day.

Notices:

·      Central Otago Triathlon, Wednesday March 25^th.

·      Room 6 Eisteddfod’s, Thursday March 26^th.

·      Technology at Terrace, Friday March 27^th.

·      School Eisteddfod’s and School picnic next Thursday, April 2^nd.

·      Easter Friday holiday, April 3^rd.

Keep up your great work as the term comes near the end!

Mr Yeoman