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=Thursday Week 8=



Link for Inquiry Presentation: http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks3/science/environment_earth_universe/astronomy_space/activity/

Explanation Speaking & Listening task: = = =Yahtzee=
 * I will be an expert in what I am explaining. ||
 * 1 My presentation has an opening statement that outlines what I am explaining and that grabs the audiences attention. ||
 * 2 Three or more reasons or sequences about what I am explaining about. ||
 * 3 The reasons or sequences are described in detail. ||
 * 4 I have used technical vocabulary and precise language. ||
 * 5 I have included a conclusion to round up my explanation ||
 * 6 I have included a visual or diagram ||
 * 7 I will look at my audience and speak with confidence ||
 * 8 I will rehearse to and get feedback from my parents/peers ||
 * 9 My presentation goes for 3 to 5 minutes ||

=Magic Squares=

=Maths Logic Puzzles=

=More Logic Puzzles=

Writing challenge: 1. Write a story about a mad monkey without using "and" once. 2. What if you had a pair of magical, emerald-green, curly-toed slippers? Write about your first adventure without repeating any word twice. 3. Open a dictionary. Put your finger on a word. Do that three times. Use those words in your 49 word story about shopping. 4. Write a story about a wet cat, an itchy shopkeeper, and an umbrella salesman. 5. You look in your pocket and find a miniature unicorn. Describe it in 50 words. 6. Write an advertisement in 67 words for a product called Gloppo. 7. Describe the messiest bedroom you can imagine without once using the letter "m". 8. Write a 99 word letter to the editor, complaining about the children of today. 9. What if you had a pet potato? What would you call it? What would it look like, sound like, do, love to eat? Ask your friend to choose a number smaller than 100 and write this many words about your pet potato. 10. Change the words of a song you know to make a new one. = =

=UNICEF International Rights of the Child=

These guidelines are meant to ensure that our online classroom is a safe space where all students' voices will be respected, supported and heard: >
 * Classroom Community Guidelines **
 * ** Use each other's names. ** Using a person's name when you respond to his/her postings creates a friendly online tone.
 * ** Read questions and conversational postings carefully ** to avoid unnecessary confusion.
 * ** Compliment your peers ** when they post strong responses or contribute original ideas to the conversation.
 * ** Ask questions. ** If anything is unclear or you want further information or insight on a topic, just ask. If you have a question, there are probably other members of the group who are confused and need further clarification as well.
 * ** Be considerate. ** Remember that your peers cannot see your body language or hear your tone of voice, so you need to keep your language direct and respectful.
 * ** Avoid slang, jargon, and sarcasm. **
 * ** Listen to all the ideas presented. ** Remember there is no right or wrong in a discussion. A variety of perspectives add depth.
 * ** Stay open-minded. **
 * ** Respond instead of reacting. ** Do not write a response if you are angry or upset. Instead, wait until you have had time to calm down and collect your thoughts.
 * ** __ Really __ read your peers responses. ** Avoid skimming. Respect the time your peers have spent articulating their thoughts by reading carefully and thoughtfully.
 * ** Reread your messages before sending ** them to ensure that your ideas are clearly communicated and supported.
 * ** Critique the content, ** not the person.
 * ** Do not present your personal opinions as fact. ** Back up your ideas with information to strengthen your statements.
 * ** Courteously answer all questions ** addressed directly to you.
 * ** Make "I" statements when respectfully disagreeing. ** Sharing an opposing opinion or idea is an important part of discussion, but it needs to be presented in constructive manner that encourages further discussion.
 * ** Do not use all caps ** when writing. It is interpreted as yelling.
 * ** Avoid emotional punctuation, **like exclamation points, unless you are complimenting an idea shared.