A recording: Page 1 of this week’s story “Maistín Mór”:

https://voca.ro/mwBAK2myFDG

A recording of this week’s Irish story:

https://old.vocaroo.com/i/s06aQlMZL9aV

Tin Whistle Recordings.

The Lilting Fisherman

https://old.vocaroo.com/i/s0rAwWt1Qw2g

The South Wind (Air)

https://old.vocaroo.com/i/s0cyfTo0CTjK

Monday 20^th April – Friday 1^st May

5^th class work for the next two weeks: Try your best with all work and don’t be stressed if having any issues, we will catch up on anything that needs addressing when it is safe to do so. There is no pressure to get all work completed, just keep yourselves and your minds active as much as possible, make sure to keep on top of reading, spellings, tables and mental maths. Do your best and have fun. Take this time to learn new skills at home like helping around the house or in the garden, see how many books you can get read, how many interesting facts you can learn about various topics, improve your fitness, but most importantly above all else stay safe and enjoy some quality time with your family.

If any parents have any questions you can contact me on jobrien5th20@gmail.com

All written work can be done in your copy or on sheets that you may have at home. Remember to have margin, heading and date. If you don’t have the right copy for a subject you can use any copy you have.

Remember to spread work out over the two weeks.

The books that are marked with ** can be accessed on the CJ Fallon web page. Visit http://my.cjfallon.ie and click ‘Student Resources’, then filter to the title of the book you require, making sure ‘Online Books’ is selected in the ‘Resources’ section. Only takes a minute and very easy to work  (use top right corner to jump to a selected page when book is open)

English:

**Up and Running – Read the story ‘His First Flight’ pg.204

Questions C & D pg. 210

Read the story ‘Strange Flying Machines’ pg. 212

Questions B & C pg.216

Reading – 20 minutes reading each day of a book of your choice from home. If you haven’t a library book or your own book to read at home you can find some great books to read on the app ‘BorrowBox Library’.

Ms Cleary’s reading group continue to record daily reading.

Writing:

Up and Running:

Pg. 211 H Flights of Fancy-1 copy page at most.

Pg. 217 G Complete the story- 2 copy pages at most.

Spellings: Two pages of Spelling workbook each week. Learn spellings over the week, put words in sentences and complete activities.

Gaeilge:  Continue with daily diary.

**Bun go Barr –

Read the story  “Ar an Teilifis” lth. 86 /87 Bun go Barr.

See image of new vocabulary below.

Listen to recording of story.

Complete activities on pages 88,89,90 and 91 over the two weeks.

Abairtí – Write 3 interesting sentences each day Aimsir Chaite/Aimsir Fhaistineach briathra. Use back of Bun go Barr or Gramadach copy to help.

Maths:

Mental Maths – Continue with the next two weeks of Mental Maths including Problem Solving and Friday Review.

Tables – Practise your ‘mixed tables’ for 5 minutes each day on https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button (Hit the Button) and try beat your score. Record your highest score for when we are back to see who the champion is!

**Mathemagic –

Unit 34 Weight pg.145 (Remember 1kg=1000g)

• 145 Qs. 4 & 5
• 146 Qs. 4,6, & 8
• 147 Qs. 1,2,3 & 5
• 148 Qs 1-20, set 20 minute timer and see how many you can get done in that time. Remember with our problems read the question properly to yourself and see what  the question is really looking for, be patient J

Unit 38 Capacity pg.161 (Remember 1l=1000ml)

• 161 Qs. 2-9
• 162 Qs, 1 & 2
• 163 Qs. 1 & 2(if possible) use jugs/containers from home and have fun whilde experimenting.
• 164 Qs. 1-4

For pupils who attend Ms. Murphy’s Class:

1) Read for 15 minutes per day at their own level no more than 3 difficult words per page ! Pick out two words and record them because they are difficult or interesting ! Ask somebody to ask questions based on what you have read to ensure understanding !

2) Tables 2 and 4 multiplication and practice them on https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/ hit the button

3) Tables test every week asking at least 20 sums .

4) More rapid testing of multiplication tables using website https:// arithmetic.zetamac.com ! Change multiplication range 2-12 multiply by 2-12.

5) Children need to make connections with maths and real life ! Mental Maths is an ideal time to help kids find tricks and easier little ways to complete their Maths ! If it a money question for example get out the money , draw it ! Help then to figure it out . Don’t worry if they get stuck we will be there to go over it all when we get back to work ! Stay safe and if you need any help don’t hestitate to email me on Orla.murphy@stjosephsgorey.ie

History:

**Small World History – Read unit on Energy and Power page 72. Complete A +B page 75

Geography:

**Small World Geography Read Unit 14 ‘Sound’ page 79

Attempt Investigations on pg.79, 81,82 and 83. Try your best and have fun with the investigations.

Art and Projects

Try some of these

-Design a soccer GAA or camogie jersey or a t-shirt for your favourite tv show or video game.

-You can also do projects on topics of your choice. ( people, places, hobbies, art , etc) I would love to see any projects you do. Pictures can be sent to me on my school email provided.

-This is a link to The Great Isolation Activity Book. There are some nice activities to do with your family . You may be able to print it or just use ideas from the booklet too and put your own stamp on it. Enjoy !!!!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gasHX74OYHHH4hrrP5Y823FarA_TgnuI/view

P.E.:

Remember to try keep as active as possible and have fun.

Races – shuttle runs- time yourself

-Obstacle course -create your own in your garden

• challenge yourself
• hurling/ football / soccer skills ( how many roll lifts in 30 secs / how many keepy uppies can you do in 30 secs etc (Check out Hurling 365/Peile 4 all online for weekly challenges)
• How many basketball dribbles in 30 secs
• Jog on the spot 30secs next day 60 secs etc

Every Tuesday and Thursday at 12pm Kilkenny hurler TJ Reid does a brilliant online PE class live on his TJ Reid Health and Fitness Facebook page.

Music:

See images and recordings of two new tinwhistle tunes :

• An Ghaoth Aneas (easy enough)
• The Lilting Fisherman(more challenging)

No pressure – do your best! I hope you are all keeping well, Mr. O’ Brien.