Recent+Learning

= Recent Learning =

In **writing**, we are learning to write persuasive texts. Our first issue for discussion has been around whether homework should be banned or not. Our next scenario has been around the possibilty of the teachers implementing a rule that says " No Hat-No Play". Go to our writing pages to see what we think about these arguments.

We have learnt how to write a successful persuasive argument. We learnt about the structure and organisation of persuasive texts, and we were very happy to find it is similar to a lot of other writing genres such as explanation writing and report writing. We learnt to write an introduction stating our position, and we had a go at writing our own reasons and supporting evidence to back up our viewpoint. Vashti found a cool internet site that helps us with our learning called [|www.writingfun.com].

Now we have learnt how to write a conclusion which should include a recommendation.

In **Maths,** we have been learning different strategies for subtracting big numbers. e.g. 852 - 798.

One way is to reverse and jump up from 798 to 852 through the tens. Jump 2 to 800, jump 50 to 850, then jump 2 more. That's a total of 54.

Another way is to use equal treatment. That means you add the same number to both. e.g. add 2 then the problem is easier to work out. 852 - 798 becomes 854 - 800. Easy!!!! That's 54.