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Teacher Note 5/9/10

Welcome to Herald in the Classroom Weekly Assignment for September 5th, 2010
Several editions of The Sun-Herald are published every Sunday. As news breaks some stories may be added and others removed. This is a regular occurrence for the ever-evolving text that is your newspaper. The content of the Herald may vary in regional NSW to accommodate local news. Every effort has been made to ensure that the Weekly Assignment relates to stories in your edition of The Sun-Herald.

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Activity
Key KLAs
Outcomes
Program Focus
1
English
Page 2 + 3
Stage 3 RS3.5
Stage 4:
1.1 & 2.1
Comprehension activity on the New Zealand Earthquake. Students answer a variety of questions to develop their comprehension skills. Students are asked to express an opinion on the issue.
2
English
Page 2 + 3
EXTRA Mag.
WS3.9
Students write a personal recount expressing events surrounding personal achievement, success or celebration. A planning table and writing tips have been included to support students in their writing.
3
Maths
Page 13

NS3.1
NS3.2
NS3.3
NS3.4
WMS3.1
Students use the specific number information found in the article to answer questions that require the use of whole number, addition, subtraction, multiplication, percentages and working mathematically skills.
 

 
 4
Science/ English
Page 21
IRS3.11
PHS3.12
Students consider the issues arising from cloning produce cattle and the impact that this will have on industry in Australia. Students are asked to answer comprehension style questions and express their own opinions. 

5
 Visual Art
Page 41
VAS3.3
VAS3.4
 Students are asked to answer questions, make judgements and give their opinions on a 'unique' picture from the recent N.Z. earthquake. Students communicate their ideas about subject matter and audience response.



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