Hi again 5th Class!

I hope everyone had a lovely weekend. It was so lovely talking to you all last week! It sounds like everyone is getting on really well and working very hard. I am so impressed and super proud of you all! Well done

Well done to Niall McCreesh, Niamh Smith, Katie Kearney and Jack Reade who sent in wonderful pieces of writing to Ms. Lynch. The pieces all vary from poems, diary entries, interviews with grandparents and stories. They are all fantastic so well done everybody! For those of you who haven’t sent one in yet, don’t worry. The closing date is Friday May 29th so you still have time.

I have attached a PDF of a new novel “There’s a Boy in the Girl’s Bathroom”. I would like you to start reading chapters 1-3 this week. I will be including some activities/questions based on the novel in next week’s work. Please note that this is a very large file so there is no need to print it. You can just read from the screen. There are no page numbers but the chapter numbers are on the top right hand-side of the page.

This week I have also attached some of your Irish spelling sheets from the first two terms. You can find this in the “Extra Work” file. These are very useful for your revision work of our topic tests in Irish. I would suggest taking one sheet a week to revise. You can test yourself on these with the help of a parent or sibling.

This week in geography you can complete your project. I’m very excited to see them so don’t forget to take a picture and email it to st.colmcilles1@gmail.com Please remember to get permission from your parent/guardian before you send the picture of your project.

Mrs. Hurson has returned from her Maternity Leave and has kindly designed some work to assist this week’s comprehension which can be found in the Learning Support Work. She has also made a short Kahoot quiz based on vocabulary from the comprehension for anyone who is interested. Thanks Mrs. Hurson and welcome back!

I have put up some extra work again this week. I have also made an optional Kahoot quiz to complete at the end of the week. You will find the link at the end of Friday’s work.

Keep up the hard work 5th class! You’re doing so well and should be very proud of yourselves.

I will be in touch again soon.

Best wishes,

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Mrs. Cotter.

Monday 11/5/20

MathsPlanet Maths – B Q1 (c-e) Q 2 & Q3

This week we are continuing on with fractions, percentages and decimals. Today we are learning how to find the whole number when you are given a fraction, percentage or decimal of the number.

**Please refer to the examples provided before you begin**

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Remember to double-check your work

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GaeilgeBígí ag foghlaim “déan” san Aimsir Chaite

(Learn the verb “To make” in the past tense: I made, you made, did you make? etc)

Scríobh síos na habairtí san aimsir chaite (Write down the sentences in the past tense)

Mar shampla (Example):

(Déan sé) cáca inné = Rinne sé cáca inné (He made a cake yesterday)

1. (Déan sí) cupán tae aréir.

2. (Déan siad) a lón an seachtain seo caite.

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3. Ní (déan sibh) an cáca inné.

4. An (dean tú) do bhricfeasta ar maidin?

5. (Déan sinn) an dinnéar aréir.

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Geography – Trade and Development

In geography this week you will complete your project on a country that produces Fair Trade products.

*Remember, your project should not be solely based on Fair Trade information. It should include information about Fair Trade, the products the country produces or buys and the ways in which Fair Trade affects this country.

You can display your project any way you choose e.g. paper, scrapbook, etc. You can also complete your project digitally on PowerPoint for example. As well as Fair Trade facts, please include some of the following information in your project:

Language, location, culture, economy, religion, climate, native plants and animals, politics, art and history.

Don’t forget to email a picture of your project to st.colmcilles1@gmail.com when you are finished!

Well done - You have completed Monday’s work!

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Tuesday 12/5/20MathsPlanet Maths : Sales and Discounts (7 items)

**Please refer to the examples before you begin**

Gaeilge

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Bígí ag foghlaim “déan” san Aimsir Láithreach

(Learn the verb “To make” in the present tense: I make, you make...etc)

Scríobh síos na habairtí san aimsir láithreach (Write down the sentences in the present tense)

Mar shampla (Example):

(Déan sibh) an dinnéar gach lá = Déanann sibh an dinnéar gach lá.

1. (Déan mé) mo bhricfeasta gach maidin.

2. (Déan sinn) arán gach seachtain.

3. An (déan sé) a obair bhaile gach lá?

4. Ní (déan sí) cupán caife sa chistin.

5. (Déan tú) tósta ag an deireadh seachtaine.

EnglishComplete the Cloze Procedure below.

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Look at the word box and make sure you understand the words before you begin. You may need to look them up if you are not sure! Remember to read the sentence a couple of times to see if it makes sense.

History:

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This week in history we are learning about Nelson Mandela.

Click on the link below and watch the video.

In your copy, answer the questions based on the video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqoYmx_L-Xs&t=271s

1) What date was Nelson Mandela born?2) What was the name of the organisation that aimed to establish a

democratic government? 3) How long was Nelson Mandela’s original prison sentence?4) How old was Nelson Mandela when he was freed from prison?5) Does Nelson Mandela’s life story remind you of anyone we have

learned about previously? Briefly explain your answer.

Well done - You have completed Tuesday’s work!

Wednesday 13/5/20Maths

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Planet Maths D – Refer to my previous examples. Please note these prices are increasing, therefore the new price will be more than the old price.

When you have completed these, find the price of each toy after a 10% decrease in price. (Your new price should be less than the old price)

Remember to double-check your answers and show your rough work

GaeilgeBígí ag foghlaim “Déan” san Aimsir Fháistineach

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(Learn the verb “To make” in the future tense: I will make, you will make, will you make? etc)

Scríobh síos na habairtí san aimsir fháistineach (Write down the sentences in the future tense)

Mar shampla (Example):

(Déan sibh) an dinnéar amárach = Déanfaidh sibh an dinnéar maidin amárach.

1. (Déan sinn) an t-arán an seachtain seo chugainn.

2. (Déan mé) m’obair bhaile amárach.

3. Ní (déan siad) an dinnéar anocht.

4. An (déan tú) ceapairí tar éis scoile?

5. (Déan sí) cupán tae dom tar éis an dinnéar.

English Read the comprehension below at least twice.

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Answer the questions into your copy and use your writing checklist

afterwards.

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Science

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This week in science we will begin to take a deeper look at plants.

We will start today by learning about vascular and non-vascular plants.

Read through the piece and answer the questions into your copy.

Remember to use your writing checklist and double - check your work!

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Questions

1) Explain why non-vascular plants do not grow as tall as vascular plants.

2) Looking at the diagram of vascular tissue, what is the difference between the Xylem and the Phloem?

3) In the text, find a synonym (a word that means the same thing) for the following words: To soak up Minerals Ordinarily

Well done - You have completed Wednesday’s work!

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Thursday 14/5/20Revision Q 2 (b-h) Q3 (b-g)

Please refer to my examples beforehand. It is extremely important to note the difference between finding a fraction of a number (Example 2a) and finding a whole number from a fraction/percentage or decimal (Example 3a)

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Gaeilge:

Bígí ag cleachtadh an briathar “Déan” san Aimsir Chaite, Aimsir Láithreach agus Aimsir Fháistineach – Beidh sé an-úsáideach iad a scríobh síos chun cabhrú leat)

(Practise the verb “to make” in the past, present and future tense – Writing them out will be very beneficial to your learning)

You can test yourself on these tomorrow with the help of a parent or sibling.

Léamh: (Reading)

Léigh an píosa nuacht thíos trí huaire. Mar a déanaimid ar scoil, pioc amach na focail agus na habairtí a thuigeann tú. Bain úsáid as focloir.ie chun focail comhthíoch a lorg.

(Read the news below three times. Just like we do in class, pick out the words and sentences that you know. Use focloir.ie to search for words you don’t recognise)

clár – programmena moltóirí – the judges

na láithreoirí – presenters draíodóir – magician

nádúr – natureghrianghraif – photograph

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EnglishRevision – Prefixes and Antonyms

Read the blurb and complete Q1&2

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Use your writing checklist for your sentences

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Music

Click on the link below and listen to the song.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uT3SBzmDxGk

Answer the questions below after you have listened to the song.

1) This song is a cover of a classic rock song “Thunderstruck” by ACDC. Do you think it works well being played on cellos? Why? Why not?

2) Why do you think they chose this particular song to play?3) Would this song work better with different instruments? Explain. 4) Do you like this version of the song? Why? Why not?

Well done – You have completed Thursday’s work!

Friday 15/5/2024

Maths

Planet Maths – CQ1&Q2

*Please refer to my examples throughout the week if you require assistance*

Remember to double-check your work!

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Gaeilge1) Verb – Déan

With the help of a parent or sibling, test yourself (orally and written) on the verb “Déan” in the past, present and future tense. For example; “He makes” and you would write down “Déanann sé” “She made” and you would write “Rinne sí” and “They will make” you would write “Déanfaidh siad”

You can correct this yourself afterwards.

2) Athbhreithniú – Revision

Scíobh an t-oideas a rinneamar ar scoil. (Write the recipe we did in school – You can stick to the same recipe you used for your topic test)

Bain úsáid as do nótaí más maith leat!

**Ná dean dearmad! Bí ag smoaineamh leis na habairtí as Béarla ar dtús chun cabhrú leat**

Use your notes to help you if you like.

Don’t forget to think of the sentences you wrote in English first to help you.

i.e: Comhábhar (ingredients) Trealamh (Equipment) Modh (Method)

Bain úsáid as an foclóir thíos agus déan do dhícheall! (Use the vocabulary below to help you and just try your best)

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English Creative Writing

This week for our creative writing task we are looking at Report Writing.

First, have a look at the planning box below based on a report on Andrea

Bochelli.

Now, read the report on Andrea Bochelli.

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Using the planning box and sample report as guidance, write a report on a famous person of your choice. Use the checklist below to assist you.

ArtFor art this week I have attached a video for making a variety of summer crafts. There are 5 different crafts so have a go at trying at least one of them! (Remember, if you don’t have coloured paper you can always colour in white paper before you start)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XftbLDDtqjE&t=28s

Well done – You have completed Friday’s work!

Here is a link to a Kahoot quiz! This is completely optional and just for fun. The questions are based on the work completed this week.

If you can’t click the link, copy and paste it into Google and hit ‘Play’ on the left to start the quiz.

Good luck!

https://create.kahoot.it/details/mrs-cotter-week-7-quiz/f12b9f84-09f1-4919-9be3-3a743c907d38

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