Term 3 in 5/6
English
During Term Three, the senior school students will be focusing on the following in Literacy.
Reading - Interpreting Figurative Language including similes, metaphors, personification, hyperbole and understatements. Analysing author’s use of language including character close ups and contrasts. Using Text Organisation Features such as index, contents page, references, etc.
Writing - Students will be developing their use of punctuation within their writing focussing on correctly punctuating speech, using ellipses, using apostrophes for ownership and contractions.
Students will research, plan and design information reports based on a person of their choice who has immigrated to Australia.
Speaking and listening - Presenting information to the class and engaging their audience to share information about their choses person.
Maths
As we step into Term Three, our students are set to embark on an exciting mathematical journey, delving into complex concepts that will enhance their analytical and problem-solving skills. This term's curriculum is thoughtfully designed to cover a wide array of topics, encompassing Number, Algebra, Measurement, and Space, ensuring a holistic approach to mathematical learning.
Students will deepen their understanding of the interconnectedness of fractions, decimals, and percentages. They will learn to interpret, compare, and order numbers with more than two decimal places, including those greater than one, utilising their place value knowledge to represent these on a number line. In addition, students will compare and order common unit fractions with the same and related denominators, including mixed numerals, applying their knowledge of factors and multiples to represent these fractions on a number line.
Students will explore the world of algebra by finding unknown values in numerical equations involving the operations. They will use the properties of numbers and operations to solve these equations, developing a solid foundation in algebraic thinking and problem-solving strategies.
Our focus on measurement will involve comparing 12- and 24-hour time systems. Students will solve practical problems involving the conversion between these systems, enhancing their ability to navigate different time formats with ease and accuracy. This practical application of measurement will help students relate their learning to real-life scenarios.
In the realm of space, students will construct a grid coordinate system, learning to use coordinates to locate positions within a space accurately. They will use coordinates and directional language to describe position and movement, developing their spatial reasoning and ability to visualise and interpret spatial relationships.
Inquiry
In Term Three, students will research and investigate the inquiry topic titled ‘Immigration - Where Did We Come From? Using thinking tools and graphic organisers, students collect and analyse information whilst working their way through the inquiry process. The early stages of the topic will create opportunities for students to develop a basic understanding of Immigration before they create their own inquiry questions, thinking about what they would like to learn. They can explore the many different reasons why people came to Australia and the impact they had on Australia becoming a nation. Students will investigate the role of groups in our community and examine the rights and responsibilities of Australian citizens, as they explore the obligations that people may have as global citizens. They will uncover many stories of hardship through to successful migration to Australia. Researching their own family history is a key component of the topic.
Marc Bressan, Maddy Roberts & Brenton Adams
