Day: Oct 18, 2021

Tuesday 19th October – Literacy

Writing an Informative Text

I am learning to identify facts about myself .

I know I can do it when I can write sentences containing facts about myself.

You now know so much about Information Texts now and how to tell a fact from an opinion.

A fact is something that is true. For example:  A Dog has a tail.

An opinion is how you feel about something. For example: I love dogs, they are my favourite animal.

Independent Task

Now that you are an expert on facts, today you are going to write some facts about yourself.

Using the example below as a guide, write some facts about yourself. You can do it in full sentences or dot points.

Draw a picture of yourself once you have finished your writing.

Example:

Facts About Me

My name is Michelle. I live in Greensborough. My favourite food is dumplings. I live with my dog Ravioli, and we like to walk together. I come from Tasmania and my best friends name is Jarrah. Spring is my favourite season because I like the sunshine and it is not too hot. My parents are farmers and I have 2 nephews and 3 nieces.

Don’t forget to:

  • Use capital letters and full stops.
  • Use lots of interesting adjectives.
  • Use the example to guide your writing.

Tuesday 19th October – Maths

Statistics – Bar graphs

I am learning to create my own bar graph.

I know I can do it when I have converted results into a bar graph.

Yesterday you were looking at a bar graph and learnt how to read the information on it. Today you will be extending on that skill further by having a go at drawing your own bar graph.

Some things you need to think about when creating your own bar graph include:

  1. An L shape for your graph to be on.
  2. Numbers up the side starting at the bottom and counting up.
  3. Your answers/choices listed along the bottom.
  4. Columns to represent how many of each.

Watch the following video to learn more about making a bar graph:

Independent Task

You will be using the following information to create your own bar graph in your scrapbook.

You may find it easier to use a ruler to rule the lines on your graph.

Students in Year One were asked the question ‘what is your favourite minibeast?’

There were 4 answers to choose from; bees, butterflies, snails, or spiders.

Below are their answers:

MinibeastCount
Bees4
Butterflies11
Snails6
Spiders8

From the information above you are going to turn it into a bar graph.

You want to begin your bar graph with an L shape like below.

You can then add your numbers from 0 to11 up the side and your 4 minibeast choices along the bottom.

Once you have completed your bar graph answer the following questions:

  • Which minibeast was the most popular?
  • Which minibeast was the least popular?
  • How many people liked bees and spiders (count both)?