2nd Class Plan of Work

                 Second Class May 25th- 29th
 
ENGLISH:
Reading: This week we’ll continue with Charlie and the Chocolate
     Factory (if unfinished) and the PM ebooks .
    
These books are from the PM collection which we used in the classroom before Christmas for the very successful Literacy Lift off programme. We only have access to this website for a limited time.
This week I would like to add in an extra feature and ask the boys to record themselves reading some of their ebooks.
Luckily I’m able to see the books the boys read including the time they spent reading them. I’d love to hear their voices with the recording this week. Instructions are at the bottom of this section.
 
 
***It’s important these books are at the right level. Your son should be able to read most of the book comfortably (90 percent accuracy). If your son is finding the book too hard or too easy please let me know and I’ll make an adjustment. ***
 
Instructions:
Type  app.pmecollection.com.au on web browser.
It is accessible on ipads and tablets too. Type pme collection into app store. Click on PM symbol.
I will send on your son’s username and password so you can login. I was able to keep the same password that your child has for IXL website but usernames are different.
Now you will have access to your bookshelf.
 
Using ebook:
Select a book. The cover comes up first.
At the bottom right corner click on tab READ.
Using mouse, scroll to right arrow and click to go onto next page.
On ipad swipe from right to left to move on.
 
To record:
Having opened your ebook and clicked on READ tab, go to
 left side of the page. Under the arrow key is the navigation button (an orange rectangle with lines), click on this.
Five options appear at the bottom of the screen.

1. Home = takes you back to the bookshelf.
2. Edit=Your child can add additional words or change sentences in the story.

These changes will not be saved or sent anywhere.

1. Draw= Your child can draw on, circle or underline the text or picture. These changes will not be saved.
2. Record= 2 buttons to select from.

Click on Microphone button – This will record your child reading the page. Click on microphone again to stop recording. You can only record one page at a time so you must click record on each page.
 
Play button= Will play the recording.
I will get a copy of the recording.
 
If the microphone option is not available, please check your settings, that your computer allows it.
 

1. Independent Reading Button = This allows recordings to be made, also words and pages to be read by computer.

If you change this setting to “Guided Reading Profile”or “ Custom Reading Profile” you lose these choices.
 
If you have any difficulties please let me know.
 

• Sounds in Action- Continue on (maybe a page a day). This is all revision of previous class work.
• Spellbound Unit 31

Use the correct  method : Look, Cover, Write and Check.
Have your test on Friday, just like we do in school.
Use https://www.spellingcity.com/users/mrsdlinehan as a link to access lots of spelling games based on Spellbound. Find ‘Spellbound Unit 31.’Try a game’.

• Read At Home – Week 30
• Let’s Talk Literacy Start Unit 17 pgs. 92 - 95
• Phonics : Silent h. Practise reading…hour,ghost,chemist, chemical, school, scheme, stomach, character, honest, architect, chaos, echo,  Further practice activity on IXL website. You are familiar with this site for Maths but this time click on English- Second Class- activity B11 . 

 

 
 
 
Maths:

• Tables Champion Check up 4 pg. 38

    (Possible activities K2 and K5 on IXL maths website)
You can use the fun Tables Challenge game on the 1st & 2nd class blog page on our school website ( Scroll down the right side) .
Mathemagic 2: Continue with Money pgs. 143 - 147 recognise, use and exchange coins to value of €2 this week.
Further practise in Figure It Out 2 pgs.64 - 65 if needed or IXL Maths website N9,N11,N13,N14,
 
New Wave Week 33…ideas to expand learning
Monday: No. 7 = ¼ to 7…What time would it be 2 hours earlier;4 hours earlier;1/2 hr earlier; ½ hour later;3 hours later?
Tuesday:No.7 = 94, Tell 10 different ways using + and – to make a total of 94
Wednesday: No.9 = Continue the number pattern to 60. What 3 numbers come before 21?
 Thursday: No.9 = Which is larger?..the answer to sum no.9 or ¼ of 20 + ½ of 16
Friday:No.8= What other number trios give you a total of 20?
 
Problemsolving: Remember underline key words. Draw pictures to help. Use “ RUDE”
R= Read
U = Underline
D = Draw
E = Evaluate. .Does your answer make sense?
 
Remember mistakes are good when we learn from them.

 
 
 
Grow in Love: Grow in Love:
Free access to Grow in Love online. Simply login on the www.growinlove.ie website with the following details
Username: trial@growinlove.ie
Password: growinlove
When logged in go to 1st Class. Click on Theme 8: Lesson 3:  “Go and Share the Good News”.
Listen to the song ‘The Spirit of God is Upon Us’.
Once the Spirit of God came to Jesus’ friends, their task was to share the Good News of God’s love with others. This was their mission and the Holy Spirit helped them to do it.
Watch online story ‘After Pentecost’.
Watch video ‘The Holy Spirit Helps Jesus’ Friends’.
Explore the ‘Let’s Live Webquest activity’ to learn about some projects with the Society of Missionary Children.
Children’s workbook p48 and p49.
Please continue to revise our prayers for First Penance and the Prayer before Communion. Continue with the Prayer After Communion (verse 3). All prayers are on the back cover of the Grow in Love Workbook.
Continue with your Thumb book.
 

 
Gaeilge :
Bua na Cainte 2
This week start the theme “Siopadoireacht” ( Shopping) pg. 93 - 96
Some vocabulary:
Cheannaigh = bought; Ar cheannaigh Mamaí? Did Mammy buy?
Níor cheannaigh= didn’t buy;
Bagún = bacon; piseanna= peas; pónairí= beans; prataí=potatoes; cairéid=carrots;
Grammar page 94= Tá feoil uaidh = He wants meat.
                                  Tá cabáiste uaithi. = She wants cabbage.
The audio for all the reading is on the Bua na Cainte website e.g. Leigh an Scéal pg. 96 is Ceacht 4 on the site under theme Siopadóireacht.
theme.
    www.edco.ie/bua
   Select the file that suits your PC.
   Select the class level and click to download.
   Once downloaded, click on the file to install and follow the   instructions.
   A Bua na Cainte icon will appear on your desktop.
   Click on this icon to bring you to the login page.
   Username: trial
   Password: trial
You will then have access to all the stories, games, songs and poems that we would usually work on in the classroom.
Start the theme ‘Siopadóireacht’.
 
 
If you want your child to listen to other Irish language programmes I would recommend Cúla 4, An Siopa Ealaíne or Spongebob ( Irish version).
 

 
 
SESE.:
 Explore With Me: This is now available as an ebook and you can also access all the video/slideshows etc that accompany each page.
Enter edcolearning.ie on your web browser.
Click on Login.
Username: primaryedcobooks
Password: edco2020
 
Continue to pick out your favourite
pages. Read and enjoy.

 
MUSIC:

• Lovely songs and music activities:

Out of the Ark release 7 children’s songs each week, one for each day with fun activities and challenges.
https://wwwoutoftheark.co.uk Click on Out Of The Ark Music @ Home Free Resources For You.
         Keep practising your tin whistle tunes.

 

• EXTRAS:
• Creative Writing Competition

         Children of ages 6+ are asked to write a story using one of   
         the following titles:
          When I had a superpower for a day……
          If I had one wish…….
          Living at a bus stop …….
          If I were invisible……..
          When I go up…..
Maximum 800 words, closing date Sunday 31st May, Prizes are Smyth’s vouchers to spend online…..further details on our school website.
 
         Develop fine motor skills e.g Put circle cereal on a toothpick,
         Help with household choirs e.g. sweeping,
         Colouring books with more detailed designs,
         draw around stencils, cut fringes on paper/on cardboard, cut    
         straight lines/wavy lines, colouring books with more detailed
         designs.
 

• Some nice Art ideas:

 
         Windmill Paper Craft….spark.adobe.com
 
        Cassiestephens.blogspot.com- a lot of lovely art activities on
        her You tube channel
  
        Use a milk carton to make a bird house feeder 
 

• Physical exercise every day e.g. Play hopscotch, hide and seek, jump on stepping stones in the garden, do an exercise countdown e.g. 10 jumping jacks, 9 bunny hops, 8 high knees, 7 butt kicks, 6 criss cross etc Have fun!!

 
 

• Fyffes Fit Squad are offering live workouts daily on their     website and Instagram pages. The ‘Fit Squad’ children’s fitness programme consists of a series of 20 min. videos that can be enjoyed by every age group.

 
 
 
      Something for all the Family:
      Cork County Council have announced a new Photography       
      Competition for amateur photographers encouraging them
      to look at the beauty that exists within 5km of our homes.
      It’s divided into 3 categories
                   Lovely Landscapes& Town views
Family Fun during Covid- 19
Animal shots
       Weekly winners will be selected to feature across the 
       Council’s media platforms.
       Further details are available from www.corkcoco.ie