ICONIC GAMESYEAR 4
TERM 1 · WEEK 4Weather Watch

TERM 1 · WEEK 4

Weather Watch

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Illustrated Year 4 Word Workshop for exploring words and language.

ENGLISH

Long-Vowel Detectives

01 · Workshop

Let’s investigate the words for Weather Watch. Look for what changes, then explain what you notice.

WHAT AM I LEARNING?

Recognise alternative spellings for long-vowel sounds.

YOUR MISSION

Sort by long-vowel sound: bright, reply, pie, key, happy, toe, blue, grew.

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TEACH · LEARN THE IDEA

The same long-vowel sound can be represented by different spelling patterns. Look at the vowel letters, say the word, then group words that share the same sound.

  1. STEP 1Read or tap each word.
  2. STEP 2Look closely at the word part the mission is teaching.
  3. STEP 3Sort, build or compare the words.
  4. STEP 4Explain the pattern in your own words.

PRACTISE · Try the words

Tap words to collect and compare them.
Illustrated Year 4 Library for reading and investigating sources.

ENGLISH

Facts, Opinions & Weather Patterns

02 · Library

Read the Weather Watch information first. Talk the idea through, then answer one small question at a time.

WHAT AM I LEARNING?

Distinguish facts from opinions and summarise the key message of a weather report.

YOUR MISSION

Write two facts supported by the table. Which statement is an opinion and how do you know? Summarise the main weather pattern in one sentence.

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TEACH · LEARN THE IDEA

Start with the steps below. They show you what to look for and what to do.

  1. STEP 1Read once to understand what it is mostly about.
  2. STEP 2Read the question again and find the part that helps.
  3. STEP 3Say your answer aloud using because, then check it against the text.
  4. STEP 4Record a useful clue from the source.
  5. STEP 5Explain what that clue tells you.

TEACH · Read this first

Five-Day Weather Watch — Mon: high 17°C, rain 4 mm. Tue: 19°C, 0 mm. Wed: 18°C, 2 mm. Thu: 21°C, 0 mm. Fri: 16°C, 8 mm. Weather comments: “Thursday will be the nicest day.” “Friday sounds miserable.”

CHECK THE TEXT · Find a clue

A clue from the text is called evidence.

Illustrated Year 4 Creative Studio for planning and creating work.

ENGLISH

Writing a Weather Update

03 · Creative Studio

YOUR WRITING JOB: Write two short paragraphs about the week’s weather. Include at least three numbers from the weather table, then explain one pattern you notice across the week.

WHAT AM I LEARNING?

Write an evidence-based weather summary using supplied data.

YOUR MISSION

Write two short paragraphs about the week’s weather. Include at least three numbers from the weather table, then explain one pattern you notice across the week.

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TEACH · LEARN THE IDEA

A weather update uses the supplied data as evidence. First report what happened, then explain what you notice when you look across the week.

  1. STEP 1Choose at least three pieces of weather data you want to use.
  2. STEP 2PARAGRAPH 1 — Report the weather. Tell what happened on the days you chose and include the numbers.
  3. STEP 3PARAGRAPH 2 — Explain the pattern. Tell what you notice across the week, such as wetter or drier days or how the rainfall changes.
  4. STEP 4Put the two paragraphs together, then read them back.

NEED TO GET YOUR IDEAS READY?

Choose any way that helps. These are optional — you can always do the whole mission on screen.

ON SCREEN — use the planning boxes below.PEN & PAPER — if you want to, draw or jot your ideas first.SAY IT OUT LOUD — explain your idea to yourself before writing.TALK IT THROUGH — if someone is available, you can talk with a friend, sibling, whānau member or adult.

PRACTISE · Plan it one step at a time

SELF-CHECK · Check your work

This checklist helps you check your work. You do not have to tick every box to submit — the mission check looks at the work you created.

Illustrated Year 4 Maths Lab for exploring numbers, shapes and data.

MATHS

Reading & Graphing Weather Data

04 · Maths Lab

Work through one maths question at a time. Your answers will be checked before the next mission unlocks.

WHAT AM I LEARNING?

Read and create simple bar/dot plots and answer frequency questions.

YOUR MISSION

Use the temperatures 18, 20, 20, 17, 22°C. 1) Highest? 2) Lowest? 3) How many days were 20°C? 4) Describe the completed dot plot.

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TEACH · LEARN THE IDEA

Frequency means how many times something appears in the data.

  1. STEP 1Read the question and decide what you need to find.
  2. STEP 2Notice the important numbers and units.
  3. STEP 3Choose a strategy and work it out.
  4. STEP 4Type the answer, then check that it makes sense.

TEACH · OBSERVE

ICONIC WEATHER

Watch Ace’s weather report. Listen for the weather, the HIGH temperature and the LOW temperature for each day.

Forecast text alternative

This gives the same essential forecast information as Ace’s video.

  • Monday: Sunny. High 18°C, low 8°C.
  • Tuesday: Rain. High 14°C, low 7°C.
  • Wednesday: Thunderstorms. High 16°C, low 9°C.
  • Thursday: Snow. High 8°C, low 1°C.
  • Friday: Partly cloudy. High 12°C, low 6°C.

Need another look? Use the player to replay the report as many times as you need.

PRACTISE & SOLVE · One question at a time

Read → choose a strategy → work it out → check your answer. Correct answers stay correct if another question needs another go.

Illustrated Year 4 health and physical education space for making healthy choices.

HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Pack for the Weather

05 · Mission Deck

Use Thursday’s forecast to choose gear that will keep you warm.

WHAT AM I LEARNING?

Use weather clues to make sensible clothing and equipment choices.

YOUR MISSION

Pack four useful items for Thursday: snow, high 8°C and low 1°C. Use at least two forecast clues to explain your choices.

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TEACH · LEARN THE IDEA

A low temperature tells us how cold it may get. Warm layers, covered hands and sturdy footwear help in snow. Choose using the forecast, then explain why.

  1. STEP 1Read Thursday’s snow and temperature forecast.
  2. STEP 2Choose four items that suit the cold weather.
  3. STEP 3Choose at least two forecast clues to explain your choices.
  4. STEP 4Check your pack, then complete the mission.
THURSDAY❄️ SNOWHIGH 8°C · LOW 1°C

PACK FOR THE WEATHER

What would you take?

You're heading out on Thursday. The forecast says snow, with a high of 8°C and a low of 1°C. Pack 4 things that will help you stay warm and ready for the weather.

CHOOSE YOUR GEAR

Tap an item to pack it. Tap it again to take it out.

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YOUR BACKPACK

0 OF 4 PACKED
Choose four useful items.
Illustrated Year 4 Arcade for playing learning challenges.

THE ARTS

Quick Draw

06 · Arcade
GAME BREAK

Play the challenge and follow the instructions inside the game. Complete at least one challenge successfully to finish this Game Break.

ICONIC ARCADE · TERM 1 · WEEK 4

Quick Draw

Single-player · touch friendly · progress saves on this device

Sketch an idea from this week's mission. Use touch, stylus or mouse.

Choose a challenge to begin.

How did Week 4 feel?

07 · Clubhouse

This part is about your own learning. There are no right or wrong feelings.

WHAT AM I LEARNING?

Reflect on independence, challenge level and the next useful practice step.

YOUR MISSION

Choose an honest self-assessment.

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TEACH · LEARN THE IDEA

Choose what feels true for you, then write one thing you understand better now.

  1. STEP 1Choose how the week felt.
  2. STEP 2Write one thing you understand better now.

How did this week feel?

There are no right or wrong answers. Choose what feels true for you.

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