Spotlight on Learning - Year 5
Reader’s Workshop
We are extending our vocabulary by locating interesting and new words in our reading. The students have created word banks where they can record words, and then use context clues or a dictionary to find the word meaning. The students are identifying how the use of synonyms and antonyms can enrich a text to improve their comprehension skills.
| Word Bank | Meaning |
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turrent scurry wail |
Writer’s Workshop
Our current writing focus is information texts. We have been learning about text structure, purpose, and language. The students have explored fact versus opinion, and looked at the different types of non-fiction texts. This term we are working on the writing craft of text organisation, concentrating on the development of strong endings that include follow-up actions and final insights. We are using the writing process to create our information reports.
In Mathematics, the Year 5 students have been learning about decimals. This includes reading, writing and ordering numbers to the ten thousandths and beyond. The students are using their knowledge of place value to write numbers in ascending and descending order and accurately placing them on a numberline. They have been playing a variety of maths games to consolidate their understanding of the concepts.
Coding
In our Technology unit, the students have been using the Scratch program to code games and stories. They experimented with a range of coding commands including movement, sound and speech to name a few. They have enjoyed the challenge of trying to create successful coding algorithms that achieves a desired outcome.
Civics and Citizenship
In our Civics and Citizenship unit, we have been looking at democracy and representational democracy in Australia. We have learnt about laws and regulations and explored how they are created and enforced. The students have identified the three levels of government and their different responsibilities. As a part of our civic engagement we are looking at how members of the community can volunteer to make our community a better place.
Science
In Science, students have been diving into the fascinating world of solids, liquids, and gases as part of our "What's the Matter?" unit. They've been investigating the observable properties of matter, such as the hardness of solids, the viscosity of liquids, and the density of gases.
Year 5 Camp - Borambola
Year 5 embarked on their first ever school camp at Borambola Sports & Recreation Centre, where they engaged in a variety of exciting and challenging activities designed to enhance their teamwork skills and resilience. The activities included archery, raft building, fencing, rock climbing, BMX riding, mud run and an initiative course, each offering a unique opportunity for personal growth and collaboration.
