Thursday, 2nd September 2021 – Literacy

Aboriginal Dreamtime Stories – The Rainbow Serpent Story Retell

Remind yourself about the main points of the Rainbow Serpent Story by watching this video:

Today, you will be using descriptive writing to retell the Aboriginal legend “The Rainbow Serpent” in your own words.

To add interest to your writing, think about how you can use different words to start your sentences. Consider the poster below for ideas:

Independent Activity:

1. Open your green lined book.
2. Rule a line under any previous work.
3. Write today’s date.
4. Write the heading “My Rainbow Serpent Retell”
5. Using this story-starter below, write your version of the Rainbow Serpent.
6. Your written piece should have between 10 and 14 sentences.
7. Use the EDITING CHECKLIST to guide your writing.
8. Take a photo of your sentences and send to your teacher on Compass.

STORY STARTER:

Long, long ago in the Dreamtime, when the earth lay sleeping and nothing moved or grew, the Rainbow Serpent awoke and slithered out from beneath the earth…

Thursday, 2nd September 2021- Numeracy

Measurement

I am learning to use measuring equipment to take accurate measurements.

I know I can do it when I can determine the length of different sized objects using measuring instruments (rule, tape measure)

Watch

Length Hunt

You’re going to go on a length hunt! Search your house and find:

• something about the same length as your foot
• something shorter than your thumb
• something longer than your arm
• something longer than you

What did you find?

What was the longest thing you have ever seen? How would someone be able to measure it?

What was the shortest thing you have ever seen? How would someone be able to measure it?

Independent Task

1. Open your green lined book.
2. Rule a line under any previous work to rule off.
3. Write today’s date.
4. Write the heading “Measurement”

Now, you’re ready to begin your task.

Step 1. Choose a challenge card that interests you.

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Step 2. Follow the instructions on the challenge cards. You may need to measure the length and the width of objects you find around your house.

Step 3. Write your answers in your green exercise book. Complete at least 5 challenge cards.