Homeschool Week 6 - February 14th - 18th

 

1. I am a gifted student, and I can achieve anything.
2. I make a positive impact on other students’ lives.
3. I am on the journey of becoming a very successful student.

       

Comprehension 

Deserts are usually hot and barren places; yet, they are also beautiful. A few plants, rocks and dusty red-brown soil make up the ingredients of most North American deserts where there is sufficient food and water for certain animals to survive. One famous dry and hot place in the world with no visible rock or plant and barely any water is the Sahara Desert. It is the largest desert in the world and is located in Northern Africa. It gives the impression of an ocean of pure white sand. Surprisingly, the Sahara is home to many strange animals. These animals have survived over many generations because they were able to adapt to their particular conditions. However, a certain number of species were unable to adapt fast enough to their environment and so died out. One of the most interesting animals in the Sahara is the sand stink which in French means 'fish of the desert'.  The sand stink behaves just like a fish except that instead of in water, it 'swims' through the sand. Its legs act as fins and the hard scales on its skin act as an armor helping it move through the sand. A piece of transparent skin protects its eyes as it swims through the sand. Its eggs are covered with skin to prevent dehydration. Another desert animal that hides from the sun is the desert shrimp. The lifespan of these tiny animals is only about two weeks because that is about when puddles of water from desert rainstorms dry up.  They are able to survive in the hot conditions, but without their main source of survival, they dehydrate and are virtually roasted to death. One of the rare animals able to bask in the desert sun is the camel. For many hundreds of years, the camel has been the 'horse of the desert', helping travelers across the desert. This 'horse' is slow-moving, yet it is big and strong enough to carry extremely heavy loads. The camel has large feet almost like snowshoes. This characteristic prevents it from sinking into the sand. A camel is able to drink up to one hundred and eighteen liters of water in a day. Once it is full, it can move for five to seven days without water, carrying its own portable 'water tank'. Its humps help to store fats which serve as a storage of strength, removing the need for food, sometimes for a week. In fact, the humps become smaller as the camel consumes the fats stored. They also help to regulate the camel's temperature.
	Answer the following questions using complete sentences
	1.	Explain the term 'barren places' (paragraph 1).
	2.	Why are plants not found in the Sahara Desert while there are some in the deserts in North America ?
	3.	Why is it surprising that the Sahara Desert is 'home to many strange animals' (paragraph 2) ?
	4.	According to paragraph 3, why did some species in the Sahara Desert become extinct ?
	5.	In what way is a sand stink like a fish?
	6.	Explain how a sand stink moves around without getting sand in its eyes.
	7.	What is the 'main source of survival' (paragraph 4) for the desert shrimp?
	8.	What are the camel's two most visible features that make them the perfect 'horse of the desert' in the Sahara? Also, explain the usefulness of each feature to the camel in your answer.
	9.	In what way is the camel able to survive without drinking water in the desert for days? Explain in your own words.
	10.	Why does the camel have energy to travel for days in the desert without eating? Grammar Revision Complete the following using the simple past tense.  Write the following verbs in the past tense:  jump       ___________   run          _______________ cry        ______________ Change each word to a plural noun. Write the possessive form of each noun in parentheses.  1. (Rita) sister is in second grade.  2. The two (dogs) tails are wagging.  3. (Children) books are fun to read.  4. The (trees) leaves are falling.  5. (Monday) concert starts at noon.  6. The (woman) dress is green.  Tuesday, February 15, 2022 I am a gifted student, and I can achieve anything. I make a positive impact on other students’ lives. I am on the journey of becoming a very successful student. Shared News Story (Read Together) https://www.timeforkids.com/g56/kid-of-the-year-orion-jean/?rl=en-800 Quick Parts of Speech Quiz: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LLBBZJL WRITE THIS DOWN Adverbs  Activity 1 https://www.liveworksheets.com/worksheets/en/English_as_a_Second_Language_(ESL)/Adverbs_of_manner/WW2_(_Unit_5)_Grammar_5.2_ct1777763pv Adverbs  Activity 2 https://www.liveworksheets.com/worksheets/en/English_as_a_Second_Language_(ESL)/Adverbs_of_manner/Vocabulary_-_Adverbs_of_Manner_ux1611036gv This week, we will be focusing on Mathematics Revision PERCENTAGES REVISION Watch & Write: Use your notes from today to help with the assignment below.  Give the part of speech of the underlined word.  PREPOSITION PRONOUN NOUN ADVERB ADJECTIVE CONJUNCTION VERB Africa has seen the rise and fall of many great civilizations.  The Sahara desert is located in North Africa. Science is the study of the world around us. Grasshoppers eat plants, primarily leaves, grasses, and cereal crops The Pacific Ocean is the largest of all oceans. The Atlantic Ocean is the world's second largest ocean. All of the other planets in our solar system also orbit the Sun. A solar eclipse happens when, at just the right moment, the moon passes between the sun and Earth.  A vehicle is a machine that moves from place to place. A thermometer measures how cold or hot something is. The United States is home to the most violent tornadoes in the world September 3rd is considered to be a very special day.   Wednesday, February 16th, 2022 I am a gifted student, and I can achieve anything. I make a positive impact on other students’ lives. I am on the journey of becoming a very successful student News Stories Abdul - https://www.dogonews.com/2022/2/9/bmws-chameleon-car-can-change-colors-with-the-touch-of-a-button Samir - https://www.dogonews.com/2022/1/24/these-biofluorescent-mammals-emit-a-vivid-pink-and-red-glow Activity 1: https://www.liveworksheets.com/worksheets/en/English_as_a_Second_Language_(ESL)/Parts_of_Speech/Word_Families_-_Additional_Practice_yc1232922yz Conjunction Preposition Noun Verb Pronoun Adjective Adverb We looked everywhere for the missing ball.  Do you dream of becoming an astronaut, engineer or naturalist?  You’re in the right place!  Coronaviruses are a family of viruses that affect animals. If you can’t wash your hands with soap and water, then use hand-sanitiser. Your mouth produces about one litre of saliva each day!  Babies don’t shed tears until they’re at least one month old. Volcanoes exist throughout the solar system!  Queen Elizabeth II was born at 2.40am on 21 April 1926. Neil was considered a great American hero, but a reluctant hero.   There are many curious creatures from both land and sea. When ice is warmed, it changes.   What is a consumer?  People said her stories were good.  She does her work so well!  AFRICAN STORY TIME 7. A student earned a grade of 80% on a math test that had 20 problems. How many problems on this test did the student answer correctly? 8. Manuel found a wrecked car that he could fix.  He bought the car for 65% of the original price of $7200. What did he pay for the car? 9. Tom weighs 190 pounds. He does a fitness program and reduces 10% of his body weight. How many pounds did Tom lose? 10.  What is 5 % of $ 1400? Homework Activity 1:  https://www.softschools.com/quizzes/grammar/parts_of_speech/quiz395.html The African continent is home to many successful athletes.  Research the following athletes and write a paragraph (6-8 lines) on each athlete and his successes. This means that you must have 3 separate paragraphs. You may include any information that you find  interesting. Watch videos and read news articles to help with your resarch. 1. Samuel Eto'o 2. Didier Drogba 3. Sadio Mane Thursday, February 17, 2022 I am a gifted student, and I can achieve anything. I make a positive impact on other students’ lives. I am on the journey of becoming a very successful student.  Spelling Test Activity 1: https://www.grammarwiz.com/identifying-parts-of-speech-quiz.html COMPREHENSION One evening, I was passing through the cold wilderness of South Canada. Suddenly, I heard a growl and there before me was a white timber wolf caught in a trap. I tried approaching the wolf but it backed away, furiously straining at the steel jaw-trap. On closer observation, I noticed that the wolf was a female and her teats were full of milk. That could only mean one thing -- somewhere in the wilderness were wolf pups anxiously waiting for their mother. I knew that earning the wolf's trust was impossible, so I decided to look for the pups. The search seemed fruitless at first but thankfully, it had been snowing and after some time, I found paw marks in the snow. I followed the trail deeper into the forest and finally came to a small cave. I could not hear anything, but I was sure the pups were inside. It was too much of a risk to enter; the pack might be inside. I decided to imitate the voice of a mother wolf calling out to its young. My attempt was not in vain for soon, five little pups appeared. The pups looked shy but when I extended my hands, they came towards me and started sucking my fingers. Apparently, they were very hungry. Slowly, I picked them up ad put them in my bag and headed to where their mother was trapped. The mother wolf was not thrilled to see me. It stood erect and started growling. Immediately, I released the pups and they rushed to their mother, sucking its teats. After a while, I walked towards the wolf in the hope of freeing it but every time I moved in its direction, the wolf would growl menacingly. To my surprise, the wolf had actually marked its territory by urinating. I could also sense its agitation and I knew it was hungry at the same time. I decided to find some food for it. By then, it was snowing heavily and so, I opened a can of chicken stew which I extended to the wolf. It was hesitant at first but extreme hunger prompted it to gobble the food up. This went on for two days. The wolf was till trapped and I still did not win its confidence. Meanwhile, I played with the pups much to the agitation of their mother. On the third day, I awoke suddenly because the pups were sniffing at my face. I looked at the mother wolf and saw its tail wag a little. had I won its trust? I slowly placed my hand on the wolf's injured leg. The wolf winced but did not attack or threaten me. I inspected the steel jaw trap and realized that only three toes were trapped. Using a fork, I applied pressure on the trap. The trap sprang open and the wolf was free. Whimpering, the wolf limped about while nursing its swollen toes. I knew my presence was not further needed, so I took my bag and began to set off. Just then, the wolf limped towards me and started licking my fingers. I was shocked. Such a contact went against the laws of nature. A few minutes later, the wolf gave a howl and left with her pups. I did not know what that meant, but in the three days spent with the wolf and her pups, I realized that despite the laws of nature, a bridge had been created between our worlds.     Answer the following questions using complete sentences   1. What did the wolf do when the writer approached it ?   2. How did the writer know that the mother wolf had wolf pups around ?   3. How was the writer convinced the pups were inside the cave ?   4. How did the wolf react when it saw the writer return with the pups ?   5. Why do you think the wolf reacted the way you have described in the previous question ?   6. How did the wolf mark its territory ? What do you think that means ?   7. Why do you think the mother wolf became agitated whenever the writer played with the pups ?   8. How did the wolf show that it trusted the writer ? Give two instances.   9. How did the writer free the wolf ?   10. Why was the writer 'shocked' when the wolf licked his fingers ? Explain in your own words. *BREAK* Percentages    Percentage Increase & Decrease 1. Increase 150 by 10 % 2. The salary of a doctor is increased by 40%. If the original salary was $300, what will he now be paid? 3. Decrease 40 by 10% 4. Increase 6000km by 23% 5. A TV normally costs £520. In a sale, all prices are reduced by 10% Calculate the sale price of the TV.  6.  Over the past 10 years, the population of a town has increased by 25% The population of the town was 18000 What is the population of the town now?   HOMEWORK Please have 2-3 pages of your favourite  book to read. Please practise / revise your percentages! * Find 3 facts about Botswana * Parts of Speech Review Adverbs Change these adjectives to adverbs (end in –ly) and then use each adverb in a sentence of your own. Percentages Review