School Closure Work 8th- 12th June 2020

Dear parents,
 The book rental will be collected in school the week beginning 22nd June. The priority over the next two weeks is to work on the main concepts in the final chapters of the Busy at Maths. In senior classes teachers always find it challenging to complete the maths curriculum for their year group. While I am suggesting working on a number of chapters in maths this week and next needless to say, it is only necessary to attempt a couple from each section and focus on what is beneficial for your child. 
As you may be aware, last week some classes trialled an app called Seesaw, which can be used as a means of communication between school and home. This week Seesaw will also be an option for sending back work in 4th class. I am aware that it is late in the academic year to be introducing this new initiative so please   do not feel under any obligation to use this method. The aim is for the school to assess the pros and cons of such a system as we may wish to or need to implement it in the next school year. I will be in touch with you individually via email which will explain Seesaw in more detail and give you a code which you will need should you choose to engage. Of course you are still welcome to stay in touch and send work via email.
Thank you for your support,
Clodagh Halpin.
 
 
 
Hello again 4th class.  Only three weeks of home schooling to go and then we will be on our summer holidays. As always I have planned out lots of work for the week but while I want you to do your best it is ok if you do not complete all of it. The Busy at Maths is probably the work to spend most time doing and whatever you can fit in after that fine.
 
Maths : 

• Busy at Maths:  Chapter 29 Division . Start on p145 Q2 and attempt p146.

Tutorial 99 and the example above Q2 show you the short method to divide and this is what we worked on in class. There is no need to try the longer methods shown earlier in chapter. 

• Chapter 30 Check that you understand division is the opposite of multiplication.
• The “quick look back” on p152 could be a useful way of checking what you know.
• Chapter 31 Weight: If you understood chapter 27 on the kilometre it works in the same way. Remember 1000g= 1 kg and 1000ml = 1 L. I would attempt this chapter as a lot of children find decimals and fractions confusing but it gets easier with practice.

 
 
Gaeilge : 
 
If you go to FolensOnline.ie you can access our Gaeilge programme Abair Liom F. Go to FolensOnline.ie and click register. Select teacher. Fill in a username, email and password. For Roll Number use the code Prim20. Once you have an account you can click on the “resources” part of the Abair Liom F and access all the stories, games songs and poems. 
 

• “Cú Chulainn” L148-155. Try to listen to the story, chat and the “Laethanta Saoire” poem as many days as you can. Talk to your family in Irish if possible .It doesn’t have to be perfect.  Éist leis an scéal , an comhrá  agus an dán. If you feel you could attempt any of the written follow up please do. If not do not worry it will still improve your Irish just listening to the online resources. 

 

•  Cúla 4: Have a look if you have time at TG4’s version of RTE’s Homeschool Hub. It is on TG4 at 10am. https://www.cula4.com/en/

 
 
English:

• Creative Writing : Topic - THE SEA 

Paragraphs – A paragraph is a group of sentences that relate to one main idea. When you want to describe another main idea, start a new paragraph. 
Visualising – When you are writing a paragraph or story, close your eyes and imagine that you are in the place where the events of your story are taking place. You should see the setting, hear the sounds and notice the smells, touches and tastes. 
Write some additional words describing what each sense might detect: 
See: e.g. glittering / murky _______________________
Hear: e.g. faint / deafening _______________________
Smell: e.g. burning / spicy   _______________________
Touch: e.g. hard / smooth _______________________
Taste: e.g. bitter / salty _______________________
Visualise a story called The Fiery Mermaid at the Seashore. Complete the answers below with your own words. 

1. What do you see? E.g. Waves rolling gently …
2. What do you hear? E.g. water lapping against the sand … 
3. What do you smell / touch / taste? …
4. How do you feel? …

Write the first paragraph and use all the above supporting details to describe the scene. Draw your ‘mental picture’.
 
 

• Read every day. Keep a copy and dictionary beside you. Note down any new words and look up their meaning. 
• Spelling Journal: Learn and complete sentences for week.
• Continue your own free writing copy. Refer to ideas on our class sheet 
• One page of handwriting
• Away with Words: P67 “Similies” A (Answers only) B,C

 
Religion: 

• Grow In Love :trial@growinlove.ie   password: growinlove  
• Grow in Love Textbook Theme “Our Lady of Guadalupe ” P79-81

      
 
Art: Draw the Taj Mahal!
 
I’m attaching two videos where you can draw along with the artists to create your own Taj Mahal drawing. The first link, Draw With Diego is the easier of the two. The second link, Art Arena is for any of the budding artists who want something a little more challenging!!
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qdp257ke3Qo&t=200s (Draw with Diego)
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYix8ZuavQY&t=404s (Art Arena)
 
 
SPHE:
My Mood Boost List: 

• We all need a little mood boost from time to time. Mood Boost is anything you like to do that puts you in a better mood. Maybe it’s listening to your favourite music, dancing, reading etc. Make a list of 12-15 things that boost your mood. Write your Mood Boost list and use it whenever you’re feeling a little bored or fed up!

 
Mindfulness:

• YouTube: Cosmic Kids Yoga. Loads of short yoga/mindfulness exercises to help relax and unwind.

• Breathing activities on GoNoodle.
• Mindfulness colouring pages can be found on Twinkl.

History:

• Read unit 18 Caring for the Sick p88-90
• Option one: Do A- C ( I have included a photograph of the answers)or Option Two : Do E Q1 Digging Deeper . Carry out a mini project on one or two of the famous people in medicine listed. 

 
 
PE:

• Tune into Joe Wicks on You Tube live. 
• GoNoodle
• Virtual Sports Day activities on school website 

 
 
Thank you 
Mrs Halpin
 

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