Classwork 27th April to May 1st

Dear Parents and Pupils,
Hope everyone is keeping safe and well. Quick word of thanks to all the pupils who have forwarded on assignments to me, great work going on, keep it up! Below please find a list of suggested work, again as I keep stressing the list is optional.I would encourage you whatever you do attempt to complete it to the best of your ability. I will be posting up some samples of assignments during the week which have been sent to me.Work can be sent onto me at eamonn.corry@ennisns.ie
Take care,
Mr. Corry

Suggested Classwork 27th April to May 1st

Maths: Mathemagic Directed Numbers Pg 125-129. Please look at videos posted below to introduce you to topic. Answers to last weeks work to be found below too.

Complete assigned tasks on Mathletics, will be linked to negative numbers where pupils are up to date with work

English:Reading: Primary Planet April Edition Primary Planet April

100 word challenge: I would love to hear from as many of ye as is possible. Your assignment is in one hundred words to write a piece as to how you are doing over the break, include a pic if you would like. I will put them together and post them on the blog at the end of the week , so ye can all see how your classmates are doing

Gaeilge: Bun go Barr Lth 73, Lth 74 B Q6-10

Scríobh: Téama= Bia- Ar Saoire sa Fhrainc, Write 10 sentences about this weeks story, if you wish to put your own take on the stoty, please do! 

Briathra: Lth 132 25-30, Dhún mé go dtí Ghoid mé. I will be sending out a test on these in a few weeks.

History: WW2 Read Pg 80-84, Project based on topic, information to be found on History post below.

Geography: Water Cycle: Write an explanation piece ( written, Microsoft word or powerpoint ) on the Water Cycle. Information below on the Geography post.

Science: Linked to this weeks work on water, we are examining surface tension. Send me on pictures of experiments, I will post pictures of last weeks rockets you created during the week. Link for Science Surface Tension
Coding: Click the link to try a coding game, I will be including some basic coding activities from now on Hour of Code Star Wars

Art: Don Conroy is giving daily drawing tutorials.Don Conroy Youtube Take a picture of your work and send it on to me! Got a lovely one this week, keep following Don's page for more ideas.

P.E.: Joe Wicks is posting a daily workout for primary kids on youtube, why not take part to get a bit of exercise! The weather has been so good, make sure and get outside to exercise and play.

Last Weeks Maths Answers

These are last weeks answers, please check your calculators for answers if you used 23% as your VAT charge on goods.

Gaeilge Focail Nua Lth 73

Focail Nua
1. sna trithí gáire= fits of laughter
2. linn snámha= swimming pool
3. Lig sí béic aisti= She let out a scream
4. ag imirt cleas= playing a joke/prank
5. Níorbh fhada= It wasn't long
6. ite= eaten
7. ró- shásta = too happy
8. béile= meal

Geography/ English Explanation Writing

We have covered the Water Cycle in class, below find some info to revise the topic. Your assignment this week is to write an explanation text on how the Water Cycle works. Your writing must include an introduction, 4 paragraphs for the different stages of the water cycle, a diagram of water cycle  (you can draw a diagram yourself if you wish) and a conclusion. Each section should have four sentences minimum.

Maths Directed Numbers/Negative Numbers

This week we are covering negative numbers. Please view the videos below which give an introduction to topic.

History

For the next two weeks we will cover World War 2. Below find a brief overview video of the war. I am posting suggested project ideas, I am suggesting you pick one this week and a new topic the following week.Projects can be completed as written reports,powerpoints, microsoft word or google slides.
WW2 Project ideas
1. D Day
2. Pearl Harbour
3. Battle of Britain/ Blitz
4. Anne Frank
5. Winston Churchill
6. Start/End of the War
7. Blitzkrieg
8. WW2 in Ireland/ The Emergency

Gaeilge

I have recorded this weeks reading Lth 72 Ar Saoire sa Fhrainc below. Practice reading the page during the week and you can send me on a recording if you wish. I am also including this weeks vocabulary to learn.

Focail Nua
1.ar saoire sa Fhrainc = on holidays in France
2. ollmhargadh = supermarket
3. tralaí = trolley
4. cuisneoir = fridge
5. leitís = lettuce
6. an sásta = very satisfied
7. cosa loscáin = frogs legs
8. próca = jar
9. le chéile = together
10. seilidí = snails
11. na hearraí = groceries
12. búit = car boot

Maths Notes

Maths study notes from eamonncorry30

Classwork April 19th to April 24th

Dear Parents and children,
Hope everyone is keeping safe and well. I have posted below some samples of work being sent onto me and a message to the kids.I will be posting learning aids on the blog to help children with new concepts that are being covered.Naturally such tools while useful are not a substitute to everyday classroom learning. If your child is experiencing difficulty with a new concept in maths or another subject get them to take it down in a copy and we will cover it in class when we get back.Work is entirely at your discretion, so feel free to pick and choose. Work can be sent to me at eamonn.corry@ennisns.ie

Yours Sincerely,
Mr. Corry

Suggested Weekly Activities

Mathletics: Mathemagic Money Mon = Pg 119 Q1-5, Tues = Pg 120 Q1-6, Wed = Pg 121 Q1-4, Thurs = Pg 122 Q1,2, Fri = Pg 123 Q1,2. Please use powerpoints above as aids to work.

Complete assigned tasks on Mathletics

English: Reading Zone Alien Visitors Pg 102-104, Written Pg 105,106

Reading: Primary Planet April Edition Primary Planet April

Hundred word challenge. Write a piece of writing no more or less than 100 words. Remember to keep an eye on spelling and punctuation. Use of adjectives and exciting sentences also important.
Title= Alien Visitor

Studyladder- 4 online comprehension tasks. Passwords to be found at bottom of first post.

Gaeilge: Bun go Barr Lth 72, Lth 74 B Q1-5

Scríobh: Téama= Mé Féin agus Mo Chlann, Write 10 sentences about yourself

Briathra: Lth 132 13-24, Chroith mé go dtí Dhoirt mé Dul Siar

History: Small World Unit 11 Revolution and Independence Pg 60-65. Written Pg 62 Q1-3. See powerpoints below for linked resources.

Geography: Powerpoint based on Italy. Suggested slide ideas are map/factfile, Rome, history, sport, river Po/Tiber, mountains, Plain of Lombardy, Art and Culture, famous people eg. Leonardo da Vinci, music and food

Science: Linked to last weeks work on the Moon, make a paper rocket. If you make one please take a pic and send it on to me. Click on link Paper Rocket Lesson

Art: Don Conroy is giving daily drawing tutorials.Don Conroy Youtube Take a picture of your work and send it on to me!

P.E.: Joe Wicks is posting a daily workout for primary kids on youtube, why not take part to get a bit of exercise!

Studyladder Passwords

History Powerpoints

Irish War of Independence from eamonncorry30

Easter Rising from eamonncorry30

Message to Pupils

Message to all girls and boys in my class

I hope everybody is keeping well, I can imagine that ye are all fed up of being locked up at home by this stage. While some of ye might not like to admit it I bet lots of ye would prefer to be back in school, I know I would! I'm being kept busy at home here minding my 10 month old boy Eanna and my 2 year old girl Aoife, who we are currently trying to potty train with very mixed results so far! I miss ye all and am looking forward to getting back soon.
The main thing is that everyone keeps safe during this period. I would ask you all to do me one favour, please help your parents out. The best way you can do this is by listening to them, working well with them and getting along with your siblings. (however hard that is😂). I have seen first hand all year how cooperative and kind you can be.
As regards the work which I set you every week, it is your parents who have the final say on what you do. Whatever assignments you do aim to complete it to the best of your ability, take pride in your work. Take care and stay positive, there will be lots of nice things to look forward to when we get back!

Mr. Corry

I've attached a picture of my dog Ruby below. She is having a great time with her walks and playing with Aoife all day in the fine weather.

Classwork

Dear Parents and children,
Hope everyone is keeping safe and well. I have posted below some samples of work being sent onto me, lots of great work being done. As I stated last week we are currently in what would have been our Easter holidays ,so there is absolutely no requirement to start or complete the work below.Feel free to use it if you wish to maintain a routine. Work can be sent to me at eamonn.corry@ennisns.ie

Yours Sincerely,
Mr. Corry

Suggested Weekly Activities

Mathletics: Complete assigned tasks

English: Reading: Primary Planet April Edition Primary Planet April

Hundred word challenge. Write a piece of writing no more or less than 100 words. Remember to keep an eye on spelling and punctuation. Use of adjectives and exciting sentences also important.
Title 1. The Prank
Title 2. Decision Time

Studyladder- 4 online comprehension tasks. Passwords to be found at bottom of first post.

Gaeilge: Bun go Barr Lth 86,87 Lth 91 J K

Briathra: Lth 132 13-24, Chroith mé go dtí Dhoirt mé Dul Siar

History: Powerpoint Project. Pick a person of your choice from history and make a powerpoint based on this person. No more than 6 slides, type info in your own words ( no copy and paste or wikipedia)
For those of you who have completed a presentation take a new topic on a person you admire.

Art: Don Conroy is giving daily drawing tutorials.Don Conroy Youtube Take a picture of your work and send it on to me!

P.E.: Joe Wicks is posting a daily workout for primary kids on youtube, why not take part to get a bit of exercise!

Studyladder Passwords

Nelson Mandela by Niall

Nelson Mandela by Niall from eamonncorry30

Michael Morpurgo by Hughie

Michael Morpurgo by Hughie from eamonncorry30

The Prank Hundred Word Challenge

The Prank by Hughie
It was a dull Monday and I glanced over at Jake Kane and thought about all the pranks he pulled on me and my classmates so I thought me and my friends should give him a taste of his own medicine. After school I got my friends together to tell them my idea of pranking Jake. My teacher told me to clean out the dirty paint trays but I poured the left over paint into a bucket like the mischievous rapscallion I am. As I am a little on the short side I got my friend Ben who is quite a tall boy to place the bucket on the top of the door. The plan was when Jake came in the bucket would topple on his head and the would run down his face, I congratulated myself quietly. I turned around and waited patiently and the class gasped suddenly. A smile spread across my face I turned around and there stood Mr. Byrne the principal, covered head to toe in paint I knew what was coming next….

Classwork

Dear Parents,

Please see below, next week’s plan of work. Remember as I have stated last week there is no compulsion on any child to do this work. It is also meant to be their official Easter break. So should they engage with none of it or very little of it, there is absolutely no problem on my side of things. The plan of work is simply set out as an option in helping to provide your child with a little bit of routine. You as parents are the ones who will decide what is best for your children. The main thing is that they are healthy and safe. Children's work can be sent on to me at eamonn.corry@ennisns.ie 

Kind Regards,

Eamonn

Suggested Weekly Activities

Maths: Mathemagic Revision Chapter Pg 140. Q1-3, Q4-8 a and b only, Q11-12

Mathletics: Lots of children completed last weeks tasks, well done. If you have not try and get them done this week. I am setting a test on fractions for those of you up to date with work.

English: Reading Zone Pg 96-99 Written Work : Pg 100, 101 Activities A-D

Hundred word challenge. Write a piece of writing no more or less than 100 words. Remember to keep an eye on spelling and punctuation. Use of adjectives and exciting sentences also important. Title= The Prank. Send work to me at eamonn.corry@ennisns.ie

Studyladder- 4 online comprehension tasks. Passwords to be found at bottom of first post. Well done to Katie, Hughie and Scott who completed all of last weeks tasks. Link to website on right side of blog and enter username plus password to access activities.Passwords link on bottom of the post.

Gaeilge: Bun go Barr Lth 86,87 Scríobh Lth 88 B Q6-10, Lth 89 D, E, Lth 90 I

Briathra: Lth 132 13-24, Chroith mé go dtí Dhoirt mé

History: Powerpoint Project. Pick a person of your choice from history and make a powerpoint based on this person. No more than 6 slides, type info in your own words ( no copy and paste or wikipedia)

Geography: Small World Transport Pg 92,93 Written Pg 31 Q1-7

Science: Small World The Moon Pg 76,78 Written Pg 78 A Q1-5

Art: Don Conroy is giving daily drawing tutorials.Don Conroy Youtube Take a picture of your work and send it on to me!

P.E.: Joe Wicks is posting a daily workout for primary kids on youtube, why not take part to get a bit of exercise!

Studyladder Passwords

Recipes

Well done to all the children who sent me on their recipes. Lots of great work being done! I have posted a few examples below.

Laura's Easy Peasy Chocolate Biscuit Cake!!!
You will need:
· 200g milk chocolate, roughly chopped
· 100g dark chocolate, roughly chopped
· 100g butter, softened
· 100g marshmallows, chopped
· 1 tin condensed milk
· 250g rich tea biscuits, broken into pieces
Method:

1. Line a loaf tin or round cake tin with cling film, depending on the shape you want, and set aside.
2. Melt the chocolate and the butter in a glass bowl over a pot of simmering water. Stir until smooth.
3. Remove the bowl from the heat and add in the condensed milk. Add the biscuits and marshmallows and stir until they're coated in the chocolate mixture. Pour the biscuit mixture into the lined tin and press down with a spatula.
4. Smooth the top with the spatula and place in the fridge for 3 hours until set.
5. Tip out of mould and decorate.

Caoimhe's Meatballs and Tomato Sauce

Ingredients For the tomato sauce
For the meatballs 3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp olive oil 110g onion sliced
150g onion (chopped) 1 garlic clove crushed
1 clove garlic 150g mozzarella grated
900g beef minced 1 tsp caster sugar
2 tbsp any herbs 2 x 400g cans tomatoes
1 egg
3 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper
Method
1 Heat two tbsp of olive oil in a saucepan over a gentle heat and add the onion and garlic. Cover and sweat
for four minutes, until soft and golden. Allow to cool.

2 In a bowl, mix the minced beef with the cold sweated onion and garlic. Add the herbs and the beaten egg. Season the mixture with salt and pepper.

3 Divide the mixture into 24 round balls. Cover the meatballs and refrigerate until required.

4 Meanwhile, make the tomato sauce. Heat the oil in a saucepan.

5 Add the sliced onion and the crushed garlic, toss until coated cover, and sweat on a gentle heat until soft and golden.

6 Slice the canned tomatoes and add, with all the juice, to the onion mixture.

7 Season the contents with sugar, salt and pepper.

8 Cook the tomatoes uncovered for 30 minutes or until the tomato softens.

9 Heat a frying pan and cook the meatballs for about 10 minutes in about 3 tbsp of olive oil.

10 When they are cooked, put them into an ovenproof dish with the tomato sauce and top with the grated mozzarella. Place under a preheated grill until the cheese has melted.

11 Serve with spaghetti.