We have almost made it to the end of a very long week!
This morning in English you are going to be using some descriptive phrases.
In maths you are going to be making arrays. I would also like you to have a go on hit the button working on double and halves.
For spelling can you complete the spelling sheet that you would usually do for homework. If you want to extend this you could always use the spelling and put them into ABS sentences.
Can you make some time today to do some reading? You could read a book you have at home or if you got new reading books from school on Monday or have a look at Oxford Owls. There are 100's of ebooks for you to read. 2 Dojo points for anyone who can send me a picture of themselves reading today.
This afternoon we have our class Zoom call. For this you will need
English
All about witches lesson 3.
EnglishAll about witches, today you will using descriptive phrases.
I hope you are all up and ready for another day of learning. It was so lovely to see some of you yesterday on our Zoom call. Don't forget to share any of your work with me on Class Dojo.
This morning we are going to continue with our work all about witches. In maths we are continuing to add equal groups.
EnglishAll about witches, today you will be telling an information text from memory.
Maths starterCan you use this 100 square to count forward and backward from any number?
Don't forget if you are printing the maths sheets decide which level you want to do first as you don't want to print them all out. There are 2 sheets to complete for each level.
Our reading and science work for today is all about different habitats.
When printing the maths sheets please don't print them all out. There are 10 sheets on one link children are not expected to do all these. Children can choose which level they want to do. 1 star is the easier level, 2 stars is if children are feeling confident and know what to do and 3 stars if they feel todays work is easy and are ready for a challenge.
Once you have completed your maths and English you can log into Spelling Shed or Manga High.
We will be regularly updating our class page with fun activities to complete at home. You can contact us through our Class Dojo if you have a question about your child's learning or would like to share something that the children have completed. Please read below to see our thoughts about how to support your children and what they really need at this time.
Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffalo, has illustrated a digital book for primary school age children, free for anyone to read on screen or print out, about the coronavirus and the measures taken to control it.
Today is the 3rd anniversary of the attack on Manchester Arena on May 22nd 2017. Print a Manchester bee to colour or make your own to remember those who were affected. You could share a photo of you holding it on our Class Dojo.
1. Imagine that you are Zog. Write a diary entry about a day at dragon school. What did you learn today?
2. Write a school report for Zog.
3. Write a set of instructions to teach a young dragon how to fly like Zog.
4. Write a similar story showing what different creatures might learn at their own schools (e.g. a unicorn, a mermaid, a goblin)?
5. The little girl helps Zog at different points in the story. Can you find out the different items that people keep in a first aid kit? What do each of these things do?
6. Make a poster to teach the dragons (or people) about fire safety.
The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark - Chapter 1 by Jill Tomlinson
For the week beginning Monday 11th May:
Watch the video of Chapter 1 of 'The Owl who was Afraid of the Dark' that we have enjoyed in class. Then choose from the activities below. You may choose to do more than one. Remember to share on Class Dojo.
1. The author describes Plop as fat, fluffy, soft and perfect. Can you think of other adjectives? Can you find synonyms for these words?
2. The chapter titles all begin with 'Dark is?'. Can you think of other ways of describing the dark? Could you write another chapter for the story linked to your description? Who might the owl meet in your chapter?
3. Can you plan and write a story about another animal who is afraid of something that the animal normally likes?
4. Write an information text about owls. What is their habitat? What do they eat? What special abilities do they have? Can you find out about different types of owl? How are they similar / different?
5. Make a list of animals that come out in the daytime and a list of animals that come out at night.
6. Can you paint / draw a firework scene that would make the little boy excited?
Maths Week Beginning 11th MayA recap on addition and subtraction. Download the worksheets to go with the online lessons from our Class Dojo.
Who was Emmeline Pankhurst?
Learn about the life and achievements of Emmeline Pankhurst.
Watch the video of 'There is No Dragon in this Story' that we have enjoyed in class. Then choose from the activities below. You may choose to do more than one. Remember to share on Class Dojo.
1. Write a twist on a traditional tale where the dragon is allowed to join the story. Maybe you could write Goldilocks and the Dragon, Little Red Riding Hood and the Dragon or Jack and the Dragon.
2. Write a character description of the dragon. Try to include 2 adjective sentences and similes e.g. The friendly, helpful dragon had teeth as sharp as a razor.
3. Write a thank you letter from one of the characters to the dragon to thank him for making it light again. Try to use WOBIT (when, or, because, if, that). Dear Dragon, I am writing to thank you for your heroic actions. When you asked if you could be in our stories, we were very mean to you...
4. Create a collage. drawing or painting of one of the characters and label them.
We are living through unprecedented times that will go down in history. This is a lovely activity to complete at home to keep a record of what is going on at this time and how the children experience it.
Can they write all about themselves or write a letter to their future selves? Remember to share on Class Dojo.
Watch The Ugly Five story that we have read in class. Then choose from the activities below. You may choose to do more than one. Remember to share on Class Dojo.
1. Research collective nouns to describe groups of animals e.g. a crash of rhinos, a tower of giraffes.
2. Choose one of the animals from the book and write a character description about it. Can you use 2 adj sentences and similes? e.g. The fierce, proud lion padded across the savannah. Its golden, silky mane shone in the glorious sunshine. When it opened its powerful jaws, it displayed teeth as sharp as razors.
3. Write an information text about one of the animals in the book. Try to include sub-headings for Definition, Appearance, Habitat and Diet. Can you include a question or an exclamation sentence?
4. Imagine the title of the book is 'The Ugly Six'. Write another page based on a new member of the group.
5. Find out what other animals might live on the African plain.
6. Choose one of the animals and create a collage, drawing or painting of it.
Watch the Meerkat Mail story that we have read in class. Choose one of the writing activities below (you may choose to do more than one). Remember to share your writing on Class Dojo. We can't wait to see them.
1. Write a postcard to Sunny from his family while he is travelling to say what they have been doing.
2. Make an information poster about meerkats. Use sub-headings e.g. Definition, Appearance, Habitat, Diet, Babies, Interesting Facts.
3. Create an invitation for a 'Welcome Home' party for Sunny.
Sunny the meerkat lives with his enormous family in the Kalahari desert. They are all very close . . . so close, in fact, that one day Sunny decides it's just too crowded and packs his bags. He's off to visit his mongoose cousins. But from the watery world of the Marsh Mongoose to the nocturnal lifestyle of the Malagasy Mongoose, Sunny just doesn't fit in. And who's that shadowy figure who seems to be following him around?
I'm sure you have heard of the amazing achievements of Captain Tom Moore who has raised £18 million for the NHS this week by completing 100 laps of his garden before his 100th birthday.
There may be people of a similar age to Captain Tom in our local community who are missing friends and family. It would be lovely for them to receive a letter or picture from you to brighten their day.
There is a template and further information in the attachment below.
We love Traction Man! Watch the 'Traction Man is Here' story that we have read in class. Can you write another adventure for Traction Man set in your house? Create sensational villain names for the cheese grater, a whisk or a toothbrush. ‘Oh no! Traction Man has been captured by callous Colonel Clock!’
We would love to see your stories. Remember to share on Class Dojo.
Mr. Bragg reads Traction Man is Here! by Mini Grey. Traction Man is a treasured toy who goes on amazing adventures with his very special pet.
Week Beginning: 14.4.20.
This week's maths is some work on fractions and then we begin measuring. Remember to share on Class Dojo.
ROCK 'N' ROLL GRAMMAR! Anchor Creative Education specialise in leading creative literacy sessions in primary schools across the UK. Anchor use a variety of d...
We follow White Rose maths at St. Teresa's. Have a look at this week's resources. Each day there is a Powerpoint to watch and an activity to go with it. This week, we are working on fractions as we have been in class.
The class teachers are Ms Watkins and Mrs Jones. Ms Watkins is in class on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Mrs Jones is in class on Thursday and Friday.
Our Teaching Assistant Mrs Maskew supports in class throughout the week.
A short video aimed at parents to give outline information about the new National Curriculum tests.
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