This contract will develop specific skills, such as character identification, review, sequence and comprehension. Children are encouraged to work independently. The specific aim of contract work is to provide scope for creativity as well as foster an enjoyment of good literature. Spelling rules will be consolidated and revised. Students will be expected to use both the dictionary and thesaurus as vital tools to help them spell correctly.
Spelling is promoted as an integrated part of the writing and editing process.
A strong emphasis is placed on developing independent spellers who value spelling and acknowledges its purpose in everyday life. Spelling will integrate with the HSIE topic, Space. Students will complete a research project on Space. Two excursions are planned for this term. Power House Museum 2.