ICONIC GAMESYEAR 5
TERM 1 · WEEK 4Weather Watch

TERM 1 · WEEK 4

Weather Watch

Weather

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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?

I can recognise and use language that shows certainty, possibility and obligation.

YOUR MISSION

Which statement shows the least certainty?

TEACH · LEARN THE IDEA

Modal verbs and adverbs show how certain or necessary something is. Compare may, might, should, must, probably and definitely.

  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.
YEAR 5 DEEP DIVE · REQUIRED Complete this deeper Year 5 mahi as part of the mission — not as an optional extra.

Do the main mission first, then complete this section. It is deliberately more independent than Year 4 and is part of your weekly homework workload.

CHECK THE CORE IDEA

Which statement shows the least certainty?

Complete this final Year 5 application when you are ready.
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?

I can distinguish fact, opinion and claims that need evidence.

YOUR MISSION

Which claim is best supported?

TEACH · LEARN THE IDEA

A reliable claim can be checked against evidence. Look for named sources, data, direct observations and whether the writer separates fact from viewpoint.

  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

At 8 am the temperature was 11.4°C and the wind was light. By midday the temperature reached 16.8°C, while dark cloud increased from the west. The local forecast says showers are possible after 2 pm, but no rain has been recorded yet.

CHECK THE TEXT · Find a clue

A clue from the text is called evidence.

YEAR 5 DEEP DIVE · REQUIRED Complete this deeper Year 5 mahi as part of the mission — not as an optional extra.

Do the main mission first, then complete this section. It is deliberately more independent than Year 4 and is part of your weekly homework workload.

READ FOR EVIDENCE

At 8 am the temperature was 11.4°C and the wind was light. By midday the temperature reached 16.8°C, while dark cloud increased from the west. The local forecast says showers are possible after 2 pm, but no rain has been recorded yet.

Fluency check: read the source aloud once at a natural pace, pausing where the punctuation tells you to.

CHECK THE CORE IDEA

Which claim is best supported?

Complete this final Year 5 application when you are ready.
Illustrated Year 4 Creative Studio for planning and creating work.

ENGLISH

Writing a Weather Update

03 · Creative Studio

YOUR WRITING JOB: Write a weather update that separates observations from predictions and uses at least one modal word.

WHAT AM I LEARNING?

I can write an informative report that groups related ideas and uses evidence.

YOUR MISSION

Write a weather update that separates observations from predictions and uses at least one modal word.

TEACH · LEARN THE IDEA

Reports use a clear focus, grouped information and accurate vocabulary. Select evidence that supports the purpose and avoid irrelevant detail.

  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.

YEAR 5 DEEP DIVE · REQUIRED Complete this deeper Year 5 mahi as part of the mission — not as an optional extra.

Do the main mission first, then complete this section. It is deliberately more independent than Year 4 and is part of your weekly homework workload.

YOU TRY

Write a weather update that separates observations from predictions and uses at least one modal word.

Minimum guide: 90 words. Quality matters: make the reasoning, evidence or design decision clear.
□ answers the exact task□ uses specific detail□ ideas are connected□ reread and improved
Complete this final Year 5 application when you are ready.
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?

I can interpret and compare data, describe patterns and justify conclusions.

YOUR MISSION

1) Temperature increase from 11.4°C to 16.8°C 2) Rainfall 12.5 mm + 8.7 mm

TEACH · LEARN THE IDEA

Read scales carefully, compare categories or time points and distinguish the data from your explanation of why a pattern might exist.

  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.

YEAR 5 DEEP DIVE · REQUIRED Complete this deeper Year 5 mahi as part of the mission — not as an optional extra.

Do the main mission first, then complete this section. It is deliberately more independent than Year 4 and is part of your weekly homework workload.

CORE YEAR 5 QUESTIONS

Complete this final Year 5 application when you are ready.
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.

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.

🎒

YOUR BACKPACK

0 OF 4 PACKED
Choose four useful items.
YEAR 5 DEEP DIVE · REQUIRED Complete this deeper Year 5 mahi as part of the mission — not as an optional extra.

Do the main mission first, then complete this section. It is deliberately more independent than Year 4 and is part of your weekly homework workload.

YOU TRY

Recommend what to pack for an afternoon trip. Use two pieces of weather evidence and explain the trade-off between being prepared and carrying too much.

Minimum guide: 60 words. Quality matters: make the reasoning, evidence or design decision clear.
□ answers the exact task□ uses specific detail□ ideas are connected□ reread and improved
Complete this final Year 5 application when you are ready.
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.
YEAR 5 DEEP DIVE · REQUIRED Finish the game, then prove the learning in the final rounds.

Do the main mission first, then complete this section. It is deliberately more independent than Year 4 and is part of your weekly homework workload.

YEAR 5 GAME CHECK

Finish the game first, then use the learning from this week to clear these three final rounds.

11.4 to 16.8 increase?
‘might’ shows…
A graph can show cause by itself?
Complete this final Year 5 application when you are ready.

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 Year 5 practice step.

YOUR MISSION

How did you separate what the evidence showed from what you predicted?

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.

YEAR 5 HOMEWORK CLUB

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