Year 5/6 Homework

Homework / Term 1, Weeks 8 & 9
Due Date: Wednesday, March 23rd
Home Reading
Minimum of 70 minutes reading per week of a ‘Good Fit Book’.
It is preferable to read each day to build reading stamina.
This time must be recorded in their diary and total minutes for the week must be recorded on a Sunday evening.
Maths ~ Studyladder & Times Tables
Please choose an activity that you think best suits your Math Skills.
  1. Log on to Studyladder using your Username & Password located in your diary.
  2. Work through activities on Place Value, Decimals, Addition, 3D Shapes
Knowing your Number Facts and Times Tables is essential in the Year 5/6 Classroom.
Please use this Tables Grid Activity to help you consolidate your number facts.

This week I worked on ______tables.
PRIME MINISTER FACT SHEET
Use this website to help you find the facts that you will need.

My chosen Prime Minister is ______
Your fact sheet must be presented on an A4 size paper and include …..
  1. Name of Prime Minister
  2. Birth Date & Date of Death (if applicable)
  3. Time spent as Prime Minister (in office)
  4. Significant Contributions/Roles to Australia - John Howard established the GST
  5. 3 - 5 Fun Facts

BONUS HOMEWORK
Tick at least 3 of the items that you did as EXTRA Homework this fortnight.
Copy the important blog dates into your diary in Weeks 8 & 9. / I have completed my Italian Project on an A4 size piece of paper. (see the blog for example & rubric).
I wrote a good comment on the Blog. / I attended the Level Mass with a family member.
Discuss with your family what is the best & worst rules or laws.. / Watch an episode of ABC3 News with a family member and discuss.
I made an entree, main meal or dessert for my family. Provide a photo of your meal. / I organised my costume for the Stations of the Cross.
Parent Signature: / Date Completed: