Motivational Quotes - 28/11/12

“You must take personal responsibility.  You cannot change the circumstances, the seasons, or the wind, but you can change yourself.”

- Jim Rohn

Literacy Lesson - 27/11/12

Very Confusing Words!

Some words sound the same but mean different things and are often spelt differently too. These words are called Homophones.

new knew	I spilt tea on my new shirt. I knew the answers to all the questions.
piece peace	I ate a very larger piece of pie. (notice there is pie in piece) He went on a march for world peace.

Monday Motivational - 26/11/12

“Whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t you’re right.”

- Henry Ford

Brain Teaser - 23/11/12 - The Answer

Dee Septor, the famous magician, claimed to be able to throw a ping-pong ball so that it would go a short distance, come to a complete stop, and then reverse itself. He also added that he would not bounce the ball off any object, or tie anything to it.

How could he perform this trick?

A: He threw the ball straight up in the air.

Brain Teaser - 23/11/12

Dee Septor, the famous magician, claimed to be able to throw a ping-pong ball so that it would go a short distance, come to a complete stop, and then reverse itself. He also added that he would not bounce the ball off any object, or tie anything to it.

How could he perform this trick?
Answer on Monday

Literacy Lesson - 22/11/12

Very Confusing Words!

Some words sound the same but mean different things and are often spelt differently too. These words are called Homophones.

heal heel	His leg is broken but it will heal (get better). Your heel is at the back of your foot.
hour our	There are 60 minutes in an hour. This is our house.

Motivational Quotes - 21/11/12

“The winners’ edge is not in a gifted birth, a high IQ, or in talent.  The winners edge is all in the attitude, not aptitude.  Attitude is the criterion for success.”

- Dennis Waitley