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[|homework march 2010.doc] HOMEWORK: To get started, here is a grid which clearly explains what home work you will be focusing on in term 1.We have cut down a lot on homework over the years as we feel that you need to spend time, at home, with your families playing, talking and doing things together. We also feel that you need to be helping your parents with chores around the house. However we also know that homework is a reality, especially in high school, so in grade 5 and 6 you need to learn how to manage you time and organise yourself at school and at home. It is also a requirement of the Education Department as these are skills you will need to develop if you want to be successful in the future. Do not use homework as an excuse for not being a helpful member of your family. Use your computer to record your timetable and homework schedule. Do half an hour to one hour every night. Remember to read nightly.

As you can see on the grid, there are things you need to remember to do each day, such as daily reading, bringing water and nude food or returning notices. Other activities are weekly such as your personal diaries or learning journals. You will also need to research your Government project activities. Monthly work involves preparing one book report using the planner I gave you and of course the Government project will need to be organised so that you do at least one intelligence each week in February. By the end of February, you should have 3 or 4 parts finished. Analysing quotes will be new to the grade 5s. We will discuss their meaning in class and you will then think about what the words mean to you. The grade 6s will help you.

Have a great term 1.