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Marie Mason
June 24, 2019
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Summer Reading ☀️

Hi all,

Room 3 is full of very eager readers. Our current quote of the week is inspiring us to read more and to enjoy every page.

“In books, I have travelled, not only to other worlds, but into my own.”

I have recommended for the girls to be questioned on the books that they are reading throughout the summer months, to ensure they are using and developing their comprehension skills. Below are some examples of questions that you can ask your child.

Feel free to dig deeper and use some inferential questioning techniques, like the examples below, that will really test their comprehension and understanding of the texts!!

Fingers crossed for sunny weather where we can read, comprehend, infer and absorb some Vitamin D all at once!! 😎☀️

Marie Mason
June 21, 2019
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Busy, busy in Room 3!!

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Marie Mason
June 18, 2019
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Project: The Solar System

Hi all,

As I have discussed with the girls in class, our final project in 2nd Class will be based on the Solar System. We have recently learned all about Space and the Solar System in our SESE lessons and the girls have been really intrigued to find out more information and facts!

Title: The Solar System

Due: Wednesday 26th June

Length: Minimum 2 pages in their scrapbooks

The girls should include interesting facts, pictures, diagrams and information about the Solar System as a whole. They can add some information about one planet that they are most interested in also, if they wish.

The local library is a brilliant resource to the girls and they should be able to find some books there, to help them with their projects.

Below is a list of some websites which you may find useful when researching the topic. Adult supervision is very important when the children are researching online.

http://www.planetsforkids.org/

http://planetfacts.org/

https://www.kidzone.ws/planets/

https://www.kids-world-travel-guide.com/solar-system.html

https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/menu/solar-system/

https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/space/what-is-a-planet/

http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/space/solarsystem.html

https://www.dkfindout.com/us/space/solar-system/

https://esero.ie/primary-level/

https://esero.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/38_Feel-like-an-astronaut.pdf

https://esero.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/08_What-does-gravity-do.pdf

I can’t wait to see the finished projects!

Have fun girls! 🙂

 

 

Orlagh Daly
June 17, 2019
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Reading

Hi all,

Room 2 have worked very hard at their reading this year and have made excellent progress with their fluency, comprehension, articulation and vocabulary skills. We engaged in Guided Reading, Reading Buddies with 5th class and D.E.A.R time (Drop Everything and Read) on a regular basis.  To continue this fantastic progress I have provided links with some guided reading questions you can ask your child before, during and after reading their library book. Broaden your child’s vocabulary by discussing new and interesting words in the book, and encourage her to use these words when writing stories/diary entries over the summer. It is important to take the time to read with your child on a daily basis and discuss the book. Provide your child with the opportunity to read aloud to you every day. Please click the links below to view the list of general comprehension questions.

Before During and After Questions for reading

Guided Reading Questions

Also, one of the best ways to nurture an interest in reading is by making sure that the books your child is reading on their own are suitable for their ability. The five finger rule (linked below) is a quick and easy way for you and your child to check if a book is suitable for them read on their own.

Five-finger-rule-poster..pdf  

 

 

Ellen Duffy
June 17, 2019
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Project: The Solar System

As discussed in class the students will be completing individual projects on the Solar System in their scrapbooks.

Title: The Solar System

Length: Minimum 2 A4 pages

Due: Tuesday 25th June

The library is a fantastic place to find books on the topic. There is also material in the students small world book which should help them when they are completing their projects.

Here are some websites that may be helpful:

*Adult supervision when using the internet is extremely important.

http://www.primaryscience.ie/resources_space_shaper.php

http://www.planetfacts.org

http://www.kidzone.ws/planets/

http://www.planetsforkids.org

http://www.esa.int/esaKIDSen/

http://www.nasa.gov/externalflash/ISSRG

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/125/timelines/space-exploration/

http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/5-8/features/what-is-a-satellite-58.html#

Orlagh Daly
June 17, 2019
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The Solar System Project

Hi all,

Room 2 have been busy learning about the Solar System over the past two weeks and they are now going to complete a project on the topic!

Project: The Solar System

Due: Monday 24th June

Length: Minimum 2 scrapbook pages

Include: Information on the Solar System (not just one planet), space travel, astronauts. Pictures/diagrams may be included. Use the internet, books from the library, Small World book etc. as sources for your information. Adult supervision when online is very important.

Enjoy girls 🙂

Useful websites for the Solar System project include:

http://www.planetsforkids.org/ 

http://www.primaryscience.ie/activities_planet_profiles.php

http://www.armaghplanet.com/html/Section_education.html

www.esero.ie/resources/primary-level/

www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/5-8/features/what-is-a-satellite-58.html#VHhPnNKsUud

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/125/timelines/space-exploration/

www.pdst.ie/sites/default/files/Writing%20Booklet%20to%20circulate.pdf 

 

 

Marie Mason
June 10, 2019
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Go Belgrove!!

Hi all!

The girls had a great day in Croke Park today, cheering on the camogie team in the Corn Haughey Cumann na mBunscol final. It was a great display of skill and talent and I’m sure some of the Room 3 girls are hoping they will be as lucky as to get to grace the field of Croke Park to represent Belgrove in the future!

Congratulations to all the players on their success and well done to Ms. Deegan, Ms. Daly and Mrs. Brodie for all the work and effort they have put in throughout the year!

The girls were excellent in supporting the team, cheering and clapping every score and tackle. They were ecstatic at the final whistle, as the tired but happy faces below show!

Orlagh Daly
June 5, 2019
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School Tour – Causey Farm

Hi all!

Room 2 had a fantastic school tour at Causey Farm. Even though the weather wasn’t in our favour, the girls thoroughly enjoyed their day and didn’t let the rain wipe the smiles from their faces! We got to pet lambs, calves, horses and puppies, we explored a mirror maze, we played Irish music with bodhráns, we enjoyed some Irish dancing and best of all we jumped into a bog! Here are some pictures from our enjoyable day out 🙂

 

 

Ellen Duffy
June 4, 2019
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Reading.

Hello everybody,

We have been engaging in a lot of conversation here in room 1 recently about books and how to pick a new book as this can often be a challenging task! We have been visiting the school library and reading from a range of different texts and genres.

I have linked some reading questions you can ask your daughter before, during and after reading. It is important to take the time to read with your child daily and discuss what you have read. This helps with their fluency, comprehension, articulation and vocabulary skills. Engaging in conversation after reading will check comprehension and understanding of the text.

I would encourage all students to keep a journal over the summer months where they can record new vocabulary. When children come across new words in different contexts, they develop a stronger understanding and a more detailed vocabulary. Try using new vocabulary from the reading in daily conversations!

Be aware of your own daughter’s ability when helping her choose books. Read the blurb together and discuss the choice. I have linked below the ‘five finger rule’ which can be very useful when picking a suitable book.

A huge thank you to all of the fifth-class girls in Ms Furness’ class who have been doing paired reading with us over the past few weeks. It has been another fantastic opportunity to talk about reading!!

Five finger rule poster.

Guided reading questions.

Guided reading questions 2.

Happy reading!

 

Marie Mason
February 25, 2019
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World Book Day

Hi everyone,

We are very busy in Room 3 preparing for World Book Day on Friday.

The girls are currently working on their book reviews – the best will receive a prize at our World Book Day assembly on Friday morning!!

All the girls in Room 3 are brilliant for reading in their spare time but this week, we are aiming to read more than we ever have before! Not only that, but I have set the girls a reading task based on the ‘Share a Story’ activity. There are many examples below of fun ways to encourage reading both at home and at school. I have also encouraged the girls to come up with some of their own unique ideas of how and where they could read – the more unusual the better. I can’t wait to hear all their reading stories on Friday!!

The girls will also be attending the book fair throughout the week, where I am sure they will pick up some brilliant books!

Finally, just a reminder that the girls do have the option to dress up as their favourite character or author on Friday to celebrate World Book Day! I hope I will be able to recognise them! 🙂

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