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Work List Answers - April 29th, April 30th & May 1st

30/4/2020

 
Please see answers below for the suggested work list for April 29th, April 30th & May 1st. Click on the links to download the files:
mental_maths_-_5th_class_.docx
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mental_maths_-_6th_class_.docx
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mental_english_-_5th_class_.docx
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mental_english_-_6th_class_.docx
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gaeilge_.docx
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geography.docx
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history.docx
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maths.docx
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Suggested Work List - April 29th, 30th & May 1st

28/4/2020

 
Please see attached list of suggested work for 5th and 6th Class for April 29th, 30th & May 1st. More work and activities will be uploaded on Tuesday morning (May 5th). ​Answers for the work and activities attached below will be uploaded on Friday morning so that you can correct them at home yourself. Answers for the Mental Maths tests will be uploaded on Friday afternoon as well. Scroll down to the post below this one for the answers for the work on April 27th & 28th. 
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Pygmy Shrew and Chickens Reading Comprehension Quiz Link:
​https://kahoot.it/challenge/08858272?challenge-id=dcc950e6-5c53-4d28-bdc4-198d77a7c3d9_1588106506012
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Geography World
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History page_72.png
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History Questions
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Week 7 Day 1
How many times can you high catch on the run bounce the ball on the run & punt kick the ball off the wall & catch on the full off both sides in 30/60 seconds
Make sure executing at pace & on the run throughout the challenge
Make sure to look at coaching points □ pic.twitter.com/E6UmdIyA60

— Ciarán Kilkenny (@CKKilkenny93) April 24, 2020

Coaching points
Simulating high catch in game burst forward & punt ball into forwards
Don’t break stride
Throw ball ahead of you catch at highest point knee up & 2 feet off ground
Bounce forward at pace& punt kick (head over ball arm out/ balance) off the wall & catch on full pic.twitter.com/FlZnsTXOW7

— Ciarán Kilkenny (@CKKilkenny93) April 24, 2020

Today’s challenge
Jab lift the ball at pace on the run, show that you are going to hit on one side then turn & hit ball off other side off wall& control 1st touch. Repeat then & hit off other side.
See how many times you can hit ball off wall 30/60secs
Enjoy& have lovely day □ pic.twitter.com/nFDQ30xLEF

— Ciarán Kilkenny (@CKKilkenny93) April 25, 2020

Coaching points
Replicating in a game where ball is in a ruck, jab lift at pace & deliver low into forwards

Come at speed
Two hands on hurley for jab lift
Show to strike on one side twist& turn hit off other side
Two hands on hurley when controlling ball & start again □ pic.twitter.com/hwBzmDk25D

— Ciarán Kilkenny (@CKKilkenny93) April 25, 2020

It's our final #FAIHomeskills drill of the week!#IRLWNT internationals Leanne Kiernan and Jamie Finn show you the Sole Push and Pull...

This will help you control the ball in tight spaces

Send us your videos in the replies below!#COYBIG #COYGIG pic.twitter.com/MCC1HiELMH

— FAI Grassroots (@FAIGrassroots) April 24, 2020

It's Week 3 of #FAIHomeskills#IRLU18 Head Coach Andy Reid and #IRLWNT star Jamie Finn bring you a new dribbling drill today!

You'll need to keep your eye on the ball throughout...

Let us know how you get on in the replies below#COYBIG #COYGIG pic.twitter.com/XmVjzf15kW

— FAI Grassroots (@FAIGrassroots) April 27, 2020

Fantastic footwork Ryan!#FAIHomeskills https://t.co/QJOFHwm0rS

— FAI Grassroots (@FAIGrassroots) April 27, 2020

□□ Put on your dancing shoes!

Today's #FAIHomeskills episode is the Football Dance

Have plenty of fun, and let us know how you get on in the replies below...#COYBIG #COYGIG pic.twitter.com/mCILSft6EF

— FAI Grassroots (@FAIGrassroots) April 28, 2020

Work List Answers - April 27th & 28th

28/4/2020

 
Please see answers below for the suggested work list for April 27th & 28th. Click on the links to download the files:
mental_maths_-_5th_class_.docx
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mental_maths_-_6th_class_.docx
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mental_english_-_5th_class_.docx
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mental_english_-_6th_class_.docx
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gaeilge_.docx
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geography.docx
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literacy_leap.docx
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History - Energy and Power (Pages 72 - 74)

27/4/2020

 
Hi all, 

Just in case you might not have your Small World History book with you at home, I have attached the pages that were on the suggested work list to read this week below.

Regards,
Ms. Condon 

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Suggested Work List - April 27th & 28th

26/4/2020

 
Please see attached list of suggested work for 5th and 6th Class for April 27th and 28th. More work and activities will be uploaded on Wednesday morning (April 29th). 
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Literacy Leap 1
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Literacy Leap 2
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Geography
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Today’s challenge
See how many times you can pirouette bounce & hand pass the ball off the wall in 30/60 secs.
Important to always start back off middle cone
Plant R foot at L cone & spin bounce R hand pass R
Plant L foot at R cone spin bounce left hand pass left
Enjoy □ pic.twitter.com/BqMMyHWeZ3

— Ciarán Kilkenny (@CKKilkenny93) April 21, 2020

Coaching points
Feint to go one direction plant foot then spin other direction & get extra separation with bounce so important to solo before spin/pirouette
Left Cone plant right foot spin bounce right
Right cone plant left foot spin bounce left
Great skill to get space□ pic.twitter.com/nQbNsI0sm4

— Ciarán Kilkenny (@CKKilkenny93) April 21, 2020

Today’s hurling skill challenge
Make sure 1.5/2m away from the wall
See how many times you can hit tennis ball off the ball letting it bounce then flick or strike in 30/60secs
2 variations
1st variation for younger kids flick off the wall
2nd variation strike off both sides pic.twitter.com/HWYKdHr9C9

— Ciarán Kilkenny (@CKKilkenny93) April 22, 2020

Coaching points
Good exercise for
Strengthening our wrists
First touch
Footwork adjusting feet
Key coaching points
Shorten your grip
Eyes on ball
Always in ready position ready to adjust feet for next ball □□ pic.twitter.com/3kzn2tX9Gm

— Ciarán Kilkenny (@CKKilkenny93) April 22, 2020

It's Day 7 of #FAIHomeskills#IRLWNT star Ruesha Littlejohn and FAI Development Officer Marc Kenny show you the skills in passing and receiving!

Let us know how you get on in the replies below...#COYGIG #COYBIG pic.twitter.com/Cc8x2Rp53F

— FAI Grassroots (@FAIGrassroots) April 21, 2020

□□□Get those shooting boots on!

Ruesha and Marc are back to show you a brilliant shooting drill that will help you improve your accuracy on goal...

Show us your best efforts in the comments below #FAIHomeskills #COYBIG #COYGIG pic.twitter.com/U0ONXg6bKy

— FAI Grassroots (@FAIGrassroots) April 22, 2020

Are you ready for another day of #FAIHomeskills?

We're delighted to have #IRLWNT striker Leanne Kiernan join Marc Kenny to show today today's drill - The L Drag

It can be done inside or outside, but make sure you do it in a safe space! pic.twitter.com/dvWp9nooIb

— FAI Grassroots (@FAIGrassroots) April 23, 2020

Mental Maths and Mental English Tests

24/4/2020

 
Please see answers below for the Mental Maths (Week 28) and Mental English (Days 101 - 110) tests. Click on the links to download the files:
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6th_class_mental_maths_test.docx
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5th_class_mental_english_test.docx
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Work List Answers - April 22nd, 23rd & 24th

23/4/2020

 
Please see answers below for the suggested work list for April 22nd, 23rd and 24th. Click on the links to download the files:
mental_maths_-_5th_class_.docx
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mental_maths_-_6th_class_.docx
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mental_english_-_5th_class_.docx
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mental_english_-_6th_class_.docx
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gaeilge_.docx
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geography.docx
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maths.docx
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Suggested Work List - April 22nd, 23rd & 24th

21/4/2020

 
Please see attached list of suggested work for 5th and 6th Class for April 22nd, 23rd & 24th. More work and activities will be uploaded on Monday morning (April 27th). ​Answers for the work and activities attached will be uploaded on Friday morning so that you can correct them at home yourself. Answers for the Mental Maths and Mental English tests will be uploaded on Friday afternoon as well. Scroll down to the post below this one for the answers for the work on April 20th & 21st. 
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Farming Reading Comprehension Quiz Link:
​kahoot.it/challenge/06433696?challenge-id=dcc950e6-5c53-4d28-bdc4-198d77a7c3d9_1587502527551
Farming Reading Comprehension
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Football challenge
Figure of 8
Solo R foot diagonally to L side of cone change to L foot solo around cone then diagonal L foot solo to R side of other cone once you reach change to R solo around the cone & start again. See how many times you can solo around cone in 30 seconds! pic.twitter.com/PQyZPfNzbR

— Ciarán Kilkenny (@CKKilkenny93) April 19, 2020

Today’s hurling challenge
How many times can you solo the sliotar on your hurley around the cone in a figure of 8 in 30/60 seconds without taking the ball into your hand.
Solo around one cone is one score
Hope you enjoy □ pic.twitter.com/69PdPb0y4O

— Ciarán Kilkenny (@CKKilkenny93) April 20, 2020

Imagine having a move named after you?

That's what happened to Dutch legend Johan Cruyff!

It's Day 4 of #FAIHomeskills, and it's the brilliant Cruyff Turn

Send us your best videos in the replies below...#COYBIG #COYGIG pic.twitter.com/SxjmJyIUZT

— FAI Grassroots (@FAIGrassroots) April 16, 2020

There is still plenty of time to send in your Cruyff Turn videos today!

Can you outdo the master himself?#FAIHomeskills pic.twitter.com/NJiBqFhhEc

— FAI Grassroots (@FAIGrassroots) April 16, 2020

It's the final #FAIHomeskills Episode of the week!

Keith and Pearl show you how to improve your shooting with both your left and right feet...

We've been blown away by all the videos sent this week. Keep up all the great work, and show us your skills in the replies below... pic.twitter.com/mIt3tpD9wW

— FAI Grassroots (@FAIGrassroots) April 17, 2020

It's Week 2 of #FAIHomeskills

We have new coaches this week too, as #IRLWNT Manager @VeraPauw and FAI Development Officer Marc Kenny show you the Box Dribble today!

Make sure to show us all your videos in the replies below...#COYGIG #COYBIG pic.twitter.com/vSieUV3Fws

— FAI Grassroots (@FAIGrassroots) April 20, 2020

Work List Answers - April 21st & April 22nd

21/4/2020

 
Please see answers below for the suggested work list for April 21st and April 22nd. Click on the links to download the files:
mental_maths_-_5th_class_.docx
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mental_maths_-_6th_class_.docx
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maths.docx
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literacy_leap.docx
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mental_english_-_5th_class_.docx
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mental_english_-_6th_class_.docx
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geography.docx
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gaeilge_.docx
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Suggested Work List - April 20th & 21st

19/4/2020

 
Please see attached list of suggested work for 5th and 6th Class for April 20th and 21st. More work and activities will be uploaded on Wednesday morning (April 22nd). 
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Literacy Leap Image 1
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Geography: Ireland
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Hurling challenge
Start at cone solo diagonally to next cone dummy strike then control on hurley to make space & strike on other side solo to the other starting cone and do the same on the other side
See how many times you can do in 30/60 secs
Post and Tag to enter, Enjoy ? pic.twitter.com/xVVaLQ6qnn

— Ciarán Kilkenny (@CKKilkenny93) April 18, 2020

It's Day 1 on #FAIHomeskills

Keith and Pearl help you master the art of dribbling!

Let us know how you get on and we will repost some of the best videos... pic.twitter.com/RFWRipWjZt

— FAI Grassroots (@FAIGrassroots) April 13, 2020

After the brilliant dribbling skills we saw yesterday, it's passing today on Day 2 of #FAIHomeskills

Keith and Pearl will show you some simple and effective passing drills!

Let us know how you get on in the comments below...#COYBIG #COYBIG pic.twitter.com/dFJXa3LJBk

— FAI Grassroots (@FAIGrassroots) April 14, 2020

It's Day 3 of #FAIHomeskills

Keith and Pearl will show you the V-Cut drill, that will help you get past defenders.

It can be done inside or outside, and only needs a small space.

Let us know how you get on in the replies below...#COYBIG #COYGIG pic.twitter.com/roFG5U3r8k

— FAI Grassroots (@FAIGrassroots) April 15, 2020
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