1. The aims of homework are to:
It is expected that students spend approximately 35 minutes per night on homework with 50 percent of this time reading. Reading should take top priority. Spelling words, number facts, study ladder and projects will make up the remainder of the time.
2. Parent's role in homework:
Reading Response Journal Prompts
• What are some similarities or differences between the character in the book and yourself?
• Has anything similar to what happened in the book happened to you? Explain.
• What do you think will happen next?
• What makes you think that?
• What is the problem the central character must solve?
• Describe one of the scenes from the story.
• What is unclear or puzzling about the story?
• Why did the central character behave in the way he or she did?
• Retell the story.
• Compare the text with previously read books or movies.
• What was turning point/s in the book?
• What questions do you have for the author?
- To extend student skills.
- To reinforce and consolidate work presented in class.
- To promote independent study habits and self discipline.
- To show children learning is valued outside school.
- To prepare children for expectations in future year levels.
- To develop home/school links and increase parent involvement/awareness in their child's education.
It is expected that students spend approximately 35 minutes per night on homework with 50 percent of this time reading. Reading should take top priority. Spelling words, number facts, study ladder and projects will make up the remainder of the time.
2. Parent's role in homework:
- Parents are encouraged to provide a quiet study area.
- Have a set homework time.
- Discuss the work with your child.
- Praise accomplishment and effort.
- Encourage and promote the importance of reading and learning at home. Reading to and with your child has long term benefits.
Reading Response Journal Prompts
• What are some similarities or differences between the character in the book and yourself?
• Has anything similar to what happened in the book happened to you? Explain.
• What do you think will happen next?
• What makes you think that?
• What is the problem the central character must solve?
• Describe one of the scenes from the story.
• What is unclear or puzzling about the story?
• Why did the central character behave in the way he or she did?
• Retell the story.
• Compare the text with previously read books or movies.
• What was turning point/s in the book?
• What questions do you have for the author?
Term 4 Homework
Term 3. Homework
Week 11
There is no formal homework this week. Students are required to finish Studyladder, Bugclub and Maths activities.
There is no formal homework this week. Students are required to finish Studyladder, Bugclub and Maths activities.
Term 2. Homework
There is no set homework for week 10, students are required to catch up on any activities they haven't finished in Soundwaves or on study ladder. Remember to keep filling in the Premier's Reading Challenge Form with any books you read.
Week 2. Spelling words plus the words you mispelt from Unit 11.
Week 1. Only Soundwaves and spelling words from unit 10.
Extension spelling words are: Aggressive, glossary, catalogue, significant and integrate.
Extension spelling words are: Aggressive, glossary, catalogue, significant and integrate.
Extension words:
physical,
sufficient, influence, efficient and frequent.
Extension words for Unit 7: symmetry, miniature, influential, disappearance, mysterious.