YEAR 5 HOME LEARNING
WEDNESDAY 27th January 2021
Hi Year 5
This is your home learning for today.
NUMERACY
Spend 10 minutes on TT Rockstars learning your tables.
Translating shapes.
- Watch the clip on how to translate (move) a shape from one position to another - click here.
- You can look at the powerpoint again if you need to - click here.
- Complete the activity on drawing translating shapes - click here.
LITERACY
SCIENCE FICTION
Reread the story or listen to me reading it - click here.
ACTIVITY
Look carefully at the first three paragraphs and highlight or underline words and phrases that describe the setting - click here.
For example:
The sun slipped behind the distant hills, painting the mountains red and black.
Then the lights began to flicker in a memerising pattern.
Wind whispered through the grass as if praying.
ACTIVITY
Draw a picture of the setting - click here
Label your setting with words and phrases from the text.
ART
ABSTRACT ART - Kandinsky
Today we are going to continue our learning on Abstract Art and looking at Wassily Kandinsky.
Last week we learnt that Kandinsky’s art was inspired by music. His favourite was jazz music. He listened to help decide what colours and shapes to use. I was really impressed with the super artwork you produced.
ACTIVITY
Today you are going to create a tree in the style of Kandinsky. Click here for an example.
- Draw a tree outline then colour it in.
- Colour the sky and the grass.
- Create the leaves/flowers by cutting out different size circles and in different colours. You can use paper that you might have at home or the Kandinsky sheet of circles - click here for circles.
Any problems please message me on Seesaw.
Have a great day.
Take care.
Keep smiling.
Love Mrs Marsden xx :) :)
******************************************************************
Hi Year 5
This is your home learning for today.
NUMERACY
Spend 10 minutes on TT Rockstars learning your tables.
Introduction to translating shapes.
- Watch the clip on how to translate (move) a shape from one position to another - click here.
- Watch or read the powerpoint on translating shapes - click here.
Complete the activity – Translating shapes.
LITERACY
SCIENCE FICTION
What is science fiction?
ACTIVITY
Before you read or listen to me reading the extract from Alien you are going to look at some vocabulary.
ACTIVITY
Complete the Exploring Vocabulary Sheet – you have done these before in class - click here.
ACTIVITY
Read or listen to me reading the extract of Alien.
Reading of the extract - click here.
The extract for you to read - click here.
Reading comprehension questions - click here.
Answer the following questions:
- What words show that this is a science fiction story?
- What had the boys been doing during the day?
- Write down two examples of noun phrases?
- Why did Jez and Tom stagger into the thicket?
- Why do you think the author has used ellipsis at the end of the third paragraph after move?
- What did the boys find in their pocket?
- What happened when they rubbed the pebbles?
- How do you think Tom feels after finding the pebble in his pocket?
SCIENCE
EARTH and SPACE
Today we are going to discover the difference between day and night.
ACTIVITY
Click the link below to watch the video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtRzy2TJAOQ&safe=active
ACTIVITY
You will need:
One torch (see if you can use a mobile phone with a torch)
One sphere shaped object such as an orange, a football or an apple
Slowly spin your object (or get an adult to help you) and shine your torch at the object.
The sphere object represents the Earth spinning on its axes and the torch represents the sun.
Notice that the torch can only light up one side of the object as it spins, this is how the world has a day and a night. One side of the world is dark and the other side of the world is light which is how we have day and night.
ACTIVITY
Why do we have night and day?
Complete the activity - click here.
Any problems please message me on Seesaw.
Have a great day.
Take care.
Keep smiling.
Love Mrs Marsden xx :) :)
*******************************************************************************************Hi year 5
I hope you are all well and had a lovely weekend. Can start by saying how super proud I am of all of you with your standard of work last week and commitment to learning. I loved reading your work and can't wait to see what you produce this week. You made me laugh and smile with your messages; thank you it was lovely to hear from you.
This week we are going to continue with the topic Earthlings and there are lots of exciting lessons planned for you.
I have uploaded activities for the week on here and will put the work on Seesaw daily. Each day there will be a literacy, numeracy and topic activity for you to complete. There are also some fun challenges for you to have a go at over the next few weeks - reading challenge, PE challenge and a health awareness challenge (I have attached them at the end).
On Seesaw the children can write or type their answers on the screen, saving on printing then send to me.
Don't forget to go on Purple Mash and complete the activities I have set for you.
I am really looking forward to receiving your work, photographs and video's.
Have a great week.
Take care.
Stay safe.
Keep smiling.
Love Mrs Marsden x
MONDAY 11.01.21
LITERACY
SPACE
Explore what is in our Solar System, the famous ‘Space Race’ and the thrilling, true survival space story – Apollo 13.
When following links online, parents should monitor that children are remaining on that page only and are keeping safe online.
** Find out about the Solar System by reading these two sources – making notes as you read about each planet:
Planetarium Junior Edition by Raman Prinja:
https://www.lovereading4kids.co.uk/book/16329/Planetarium-Junior-Edition-by-Raman-Prinja.html
National Geographic Kids – The Solar System:
https://www.natgeokids.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/The-Solar-System-Primary-Resource.pdf
** Now enjoy this rap on YouTube about the Solar System, ‘Outer Space: “We are the Planets,” The Solar System Song by StoryBots – Netflix Jr’ here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHAqT4hXnMw
** Based on what you have read and watched, create your own rap, song or poem about the Solar System.
You may create your rap, song or poem in different ways, such as:
- Use the rap you listened to on YouTube as a starting point and edit some of the lyrics/ add to the existing lyrics to create your own version.
- Choose one part of the Solar System to create your rap/song or poem about e.g. your favourite planet.
- Choose your favourite type of poem such as a limerick, haiku or acrostic and use this to write about the Solar System.
** Make sure you keep practising your rap, song or poem by reading it aloud and editing as you write.
** Once you have finished, have a go at performing it to someone in your house. You could also record it and send it to me.
** If you are feeling really creative, why not make a music video to support your performance too!
This week in numeracy we will be learning about multiplication.
NUMERACY
Multiplying by 10, 100 and 1000.
** Play the game.
You need to decide who is going to be Player 1 and Player 2.
You then both need to select your colour (counters).
Player 1 will role the dice. You must then write this number into your home learning book and decide if you are going to multiply it by 10 or 100.
E.g: 30 x 10 = 300 or 30 x 100 = 3000
If this answer is free on your game board you may place a counter over the top of it or cover it.
Player 2 then repeats this process.
Click here for the game.
Points!
- Orange – 30 points.
- Blue – 20 points.
- Red – 10 points.
- Green – 5 points.
** Complete the multiplication by 10, 100 and 1000 sheet - click here.
PSHE
Dreams and Goals
This half term our topic is Dreams and Goals.
‘If I won the lottery my dream would be…’
What would you do if you won the lottery?
Listen to the song ‘When I grow up’ from the musical Matilda.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGPXA7UOocE
What would you like to be when you are grown up?
What might you be able to do that you can’t do now?
What might you do with your time?
What job would you like to have?
What might your hobbies/interests be?
ACTIVITY
Dream cloud
Can you write a poem or paragraph which describes the dream you have for when you grow up?
It could include what hobbies you might have, your ambitions, your dream job etc. Write inside the Dream Cloud - click here.
*******************************************************************
TUESDAY 12.01.21
LITERACY
SPACE
** Find out more about the moon by reading these sources. Jot down any facts that you find interesting:
Dr Maggie’s Grand Tour of the Solar System by Maggie Aderin-Pocock (Pages 4-5):
National Geographic Kids website - Facts About the Moon:
https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/science/space/facts-about-the-moon/
Moon by Stewart Ross (Page 3):
https://www.lovereading4kids.co.uk/book/4227/Moon-by-Stewart-Ross.html
** Imagine you have been asked by the BBC to join Professor Brian Cox on a CBBC TV special about Space. He has asked you to do a five minute presentation on the moon.
If you are unfamiliar with who Brian Cox is, here he is in action (scroll down to the video ‘How earth was created’):
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zk7fy9q
** When creating your presentation, consider these points:
- Think about writing a script or key notes for your presentation - making sure you practise aloud so that it stays within the five minute limit.
- You may want to use a computer programme to create a presentation, such as PowerPoint, or design and create posters which you can refer to as you speak.
- Think about how to keep your audience engaged – maybe you could include some rhetorical questions which make your audience think more about your topic.
** Once completed, have a go at performing it to someone in your house and send it to me.
NUMERACY
Multiplication.
** Multiplying a 3 digit by 1 digit and 4 digit by 1 digit.
For example:
264 x 6 =
X 200 60 4
6 1200 360 24
1 2 0 0
3 6 0
2 4
1 5 8 4
For example:
3324 x 5 =
X 3000 300 20 4
5 15000 1500 100 20
1 5 0 0 0
1 5 0 0
1 0 0
2 0
1 6 6 2 0
ACTIVITY
Complete the following questions.
- 523 x 8 =
- 462 x 5 =
- 657 x 7 =
- 289 x 9 =
- 2745 x 8 =
- 3956 x 5 =
- 4243 x 6 =
- 5245 x 5 =
SCIENCE
EARTH and SPACE
Today we are going to continue learning about planets.
Can you name any planets?
Where are the planets?
Do you know that there are 8 planets in our Solar System?
Here are the planets in order of distance from the sun. Mercury being the closest to the sun.
- Mercury
- Venus
- Earth
- Mars
- Jupiter
- Saturn
- Uranus
- Neptune
Planets are in the shape of a sphere and orbit around the sun.
The term ‘orbit’ means to circle around. For example, The Earth takes 365 days to orbit (circle) around the sun.
It takes Mercury 88 days to orbit the sun.
ACTIVITY
Find out how long it takes the other planets to orbit the sun.
- Venus
- Earth
- Mars
- Jupiter
- Saturn
- Uranus
- Neptune
Watch this video clip to discover more facts about our planets.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qd6nLM2QlWw
Can you name the planets of our solar system? Complete the worksheet.
Draw your own diagram of the planets in our solar system - click here for examples.
*******************************************************************************************
WEDNESDAY 13.01.21
LITERACY
SPACE
** Discover what ‘The Space Race’ was, by reading and watching these sources - making notes as you read.
Read: DK Find Out - The Space Race:
https://www.dkfindout.com/uk/space/space-race/
Read: Pages 4, 5 and 6 of ‘Balloon to the Moon’ by Gill Arbuthnott:
https://www.lovereading4kids.co.uk/book/16228/Balloon-to-the-Moon-by-Gill-Arbuthnott.html
Watch: YouTube TedEd – ‘Who won the space race?’ – Jeff Steers:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxpC-8f--xo
** Imagine you have been asked to create a page for ‘Science+Nature’ magazine – about the Space Race. A sample of the magazine can be found here:
https://sciencenature.theweekjunior.co.uk/look-inside
** When designing your magazine page, you may wish to consider including these features:
- - an exciting title
- - fun-fact / ‘Did you know?’ boxes
- - subtitles for your different sections
- - Be creative with your layout – use different fact boxes and images to make your page exciting to the reader.
- - You may also want to include additional features, such as a quiz or word search.
Remember to keep reading over your work to check for spelling and punctuation.
NUMERACY
Multiplication problems.
Today you will be solving multiplication word problems
ACTIVITY
Complete the multiplication word problems - click here.
ART
ABSTRACT ART - Mondrian
Today we are going to continue our learning on Abstract Art.
What does abstract art mean?
How is it different to other artistic styles?
In this lesson you are going to learn about Piet Mondrian.
ACTIVITY
- Look at the powerpoint.
- Watch the clip to find out more about Piet Mondrian.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WqN2hlii1w
- Create your own piece of artwork in the style of Mondrian - click here for examples.
Have a go at using the style of Piet Mondrian to colour the animals. There are lots to choose from:
Elephant
Owl
Lion
Seahorse
Lizard
Penguin
Dolphin
Squirrel
Hedgehog
Click here for animal outlines.
I am really looking forward to seeing your creations.
*****************************************************************
THURSDAY 14.01.21
LITERACY
SPACE
** Discover who Katherine Johnson was and her amazing life by reading these sources – making sure you jot down notes as you read:
The Extraordinary Life of Katherine Johnson by Devika Jina:
Fantastically Great Women who Worked Wonders by Kate Pankhurst (Page 1):
NASA website: Who was Katherine Johnson?
https://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/k-4/stories/nasa-knows/who-was-katherine-johnson-k4
** Based on what you have read, select one of the following two outcomes:
Biography – Write a short biography about Katherine’s life. Remember to write your biography in chronological order (from Katherine’s birth up until her death), selecting the key dates and facts about her life.
Or
Comic strip – Design and create a comic strip about Katherine’s life. Make sure you plan out the story for your comic first – thinking about how many sections you want to split the story into, what captions you’ll have to add to the comic and the pictures you will draw.
NUMERACY
Multiplication problems.
Today you will be solving multiplication word problems with more than one step. Some questions you might need to add and some questions you might need to subtract.
ACTIVITY
Complete the multiplication word problems. Read the questions carefully.
RE
Jesus the Teacher
This half term our topic is Jesus the Teacher.
Jesus told many parables (stories) and these stories today still impact our daily lives and teach us important messages.
Week Commencing 29th June 2020
Focus Theme: Space
Explore what is in our Solar System, the famous ‘Space Race’ and the thrilling, true survival space story – Apollo 13.
When following links online, parents should monitor that children are remaining on that page only and are keeping safe online.
For this week, Year 5 and Year 6‘s Home Learning Unit is the same. The reading and activities set will meet the needs of both year groups whilst still providing challenge.
Day 1 – Literacy - Monday 29thJune 2020:
Find out about the Solar System by reading these two sources – making notes as you read about each planet:
Planetarium Junior Edition by Raman Prinja: https://www.lovereading4kids.co.uk/book/16329/Planetarium-Junior-Edition-by-Raman-Prinja.html (You will need to become a member of LoveReading4Kids. Membership is free).
Now enjoy this rap on YouTube about the Solar System, ‘Outer Space: “We are the Planets,” The Solar System Song by StoryBots – Netflix Jr’ here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHAqT4hXnMw
Based on what you have read and watched, create your own rap, song or poem about the Solar System.
You may create your rap, song or poem in different ways, such as:
- Use the rap you listened to on YouTube as a starting point and edit some of the lyrics/ add to the existing lyrics to create your own version.
- Choose one part of the Solar System to create your rap/song or poem about e.g. your favourite planet.
- Choose your favourite type of poem such as a limerick, haiku or acrostic and use this to write about the Solar System.
Make sure you keep practising your rap, song or poem by reading it aloud and editing as you write.
Once you have finished, have a go at performing it to someone in your house. If possible, you could also record it to send to your teacher!
If you are feeling really creative, why not make a music video to support your performance too!
Day 1 – Maths - Monday 29thJune 2020
Measuring with a protractor – if you do not have a protractor you can always estimate the angles. Remember acute angles are less that 90 degrees and obtuse angles are greater than 90 degrees.
Watch the video here: https://vimeo.com/432267594
Day 2 – Literacy - Tuesday 30thJune 2020
Find out more about the moon by reading these sources. Jot down any facts that you find interesting:
Dr Maggie’s Grand Tour of the Solar System by Maggie Aderin-Pocock (Pages 4-5): https://www.lovereading4kids.co.uk/book/16676/Dr-Maggies-Grand-Tour-of-the-Solar-System-by-Maggie-Aderin-Pocock.html
National Geographic Kids website - Facts About the Moon: https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/science/space/facts-about-the-moon/
Moon by Stewart Ross (Page 3):
https://www.lovereading4kids.co.uk/book/4227/Moon-by-Stewart-Ross.html (You will need to become a member of LoveReading4Kids. Membership is free).
Imagine you have been asked by the BBC to join Professor Brian Cox on a CBBC TV special about Space. He has asked you to do a five minute presentation on the moon.
If you are unfamiliar with who Brian Cox is, here he is in action (scroll down to the video ‘How earth was created’): https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zk7fy9q
When creating your presentation, consider these points:
- Think about writing a script or key notes for your presentation - making sure you practise aloud so that it stays within the five minute limit.
- - You may want to use a computer programme to create a presentation, such as PowerPoint, or design and create posters which you can refer to as you speak.
- - Think about how to keep your audience engaged – maybe you could include some rhetorical questions which make your audience think more about your topic.
Once completed, have a go at performing it to someone in your house. If possible, you could also record it to send to your teacher!
Day 2 – Maths - Tuesday 30thJune 2020
Drawing Lines and Angles accurately – Watch the video: https://vimeo.com/432267822
Day 3 – Literacy - Wednesday 1stJuly 2020
Discover what ‘The Space Race’ was, by reading and watching these sources - making notes as you read.
Read: DK Find Out - The Space Race: https://www.dkfindout.com/uk/space/space-race/
Read: Pages4, 5 and 6 of ‘Balloon to the Moon’ by Gill Arbuthnott:
https://www.lovereading4kids.co.uk/book/16228/Balloon-to-the-Moon-by-Gill-Arbuthnott.html (You will need to become a member of LoveReading4Kids. Membership is free).
Watch: YouTube TedEd – ‘Who won the space race?’ – Jeff Steers:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxpC-8f--xo
Imagine you have been asked to create a page for ‘Science+Nature’ magazine – about the Space Race. A sample of the magazine can be found here:
https://sciencenature.theweekjunior.co.uk/look-inside
When designing your magazine page, you may wish to consider including these features:
- - an exciting title
- - fun-fact / ‘Did you know?’ boxes
- - subtitles for your different sections
- - Be creative with your layout – use different fact boxes and images to make your page exciting to the reader.
- - You may also want to include additional features, such as a quiz or word search.
Remember to keep reading over your work to check for spelling and punctuation.
Day 3 – Maths - Wednesday 1stJuly 2020
Calculating Angles on a Straight Line. Watch the video here: https://vimeo.com/432267958
Day 4 - Literacy – Thursday 2ndJuly 2020
Discover who Katherine Johnson was and her amazing life by reading these sources – making sure you jot down notes as you read:
The Extraordinary Life of Katherine Johnson by Devika Jina: https://www.lovereading4kids.co.uk/book/16358/The-Extraordinary-Life-of-Katherine-Johnson-by-Devika-Jina.html (You will need to become a member of LoveReading4Kids. Membership is free).
Fantastically Great Women who Worked Wonders by Kate Pankhurst (Page 1): https://www.lovereading4kids.co.uk/book/16600/Fantastically-Great-Women-Who-Worked-Wonders-Gift-Edition-by-Kate-Pankhurst.html
(You will need to become a member of LoveReading4Kids. Membership is free).
NASA website: Who was Katherine Johnson? https://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/k-4/stories/nasa-knows/who-was-katherine-johnson-k4
Based on what you have read, select one of the following two outcomes:
- Biography – Write a short biography about Katherine’s life. Remember to write your biography in chronological order (from Katherine’s birth up until her death), selecting the key dates and facts about her life.
Or
- Comic strip – Design and create a comic strip about Katherine’s life. Make sure you plan out the story for your comic first – thinking about how many sections you want to split the story into, what captions you’ll have to add to the comic and the pictures you will draw.
Day 4 - Maths – Thursday 2ndJuly 2020
Calculating angles around a point. Watch the video here https://vimeo.com/432268054
Problem solving – Identify the letters.
Day 5 - Literacy – Friday 3rdJuly 2020
Find out about Apollo 13 – the most famous space survival story by watching and reading these sources:
Watch: YouTube – Apollo 40th Anniversary – Apollo 13 Animation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aPEVRpLB-0
Read: DK Find Out – Apollo 13: https://www.dkfindout.com/uk/space/moon-landings/apollo-13/
Read: Apollo 13: The moon-mission that dodged disaster:
https://www.space.com/17250-apollo-13-facts.html
Now watch this clip, taken from the film based on the story, ‘Apollo 13’ (rated PG).
The clip is taken from a scene towards the end of the film when the astronauts are on their journey back to earth. As you are watching, jot down how you think each of the people the clip focuses on (the families of the astronauts watching, the NASA workers and the astronauts themselves) are thinking and feeling.
You may wish to use a table, such as the one below, to write your ideas:
People in clip |
Thoughts and Feelings |
Families |
|
NASA workers |
|
Astronauts |
|
Apollo 13 clip: YouTube: Apollo 13 (1995) – Re-Entry Scene:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_7PfocHTmc&list=PLZbXA4lyCtqoXIQDJX6ARM1eoTNAJEWCf&index=11
After completing your table, write a narrative piece retelling this scene. You may wish to write it in third person (the astronauts ..., the families waited ...) or first person (Isat there anxiously waiting, I held my breath).
If you do decide to write your narrative scene in first person, decide whose perspective you are going to write it from – a NASA worker, a family member on Earth, etc.
Remember to keep checking over your work for spelling and punctuation.
Day 5 - Maths – Friday 3rdJuly 2020
Challenge yourself - Extension Arithmetic Test
Other Activities – w/c 29.6.20
Alternative maths work:
Addition and Subtraction Challenge Cards
STEM Challenges: Look at the challenges sheet and see if you can complete as many as possible from Week 1.
Spelling: Use the spelling sheets 3/4 and 5/6 and the spelling fun document to create new ways to learn your spellings.
Extra: Complete any of these challenges on the Home Challenges sheet.
Week commencing: 22nd June 2020
Focus theme: World War Two
Focus theme: World War Two (Part Two)
Explore what life was like for people in Britain in World War Two. This week focuses on how propaganda was used in World War Two and the Blitz.
When following links online, parents should monitor that children are remaining on that page only and are keeping safe online.
Day 1 - Monday 22ndJune 2020 - Literacy
Find out what propaganda is and how it was used in World War Two by reading and watching these two sources:
Read: DK findout: World War II – Propaganda: https://www.dkfindout.com/uk/history/world-war-ii/propaganda/
Watch: BBC KS2 History: How propaganda was used during World War Two: https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/class-clips-video/history-ks2-how-propaganda-was-used-during-world-war-two/zr77wty
Now, explore some of the propaganda posters used in World War Two hereImperial War Museums: Second World War Posters: https://www.iwm.org.uk/learning/resources/second-world-war-posters
Imagine you have been asked to create a television advert to accompany one of the posters you have looked at. Choose one of the posters and the message it was giving to the British people, such as the ‘Drink Milk’ or ‘Grow Your Own’.
Write a script for an advert which could be aired on the television, promoting the same message. If possible, record your advert too and send it to your teacher to watch.
Day 1 - Monday 22ndJune 2020 – Maths
Understanding Percentages: https://vimeo.com/428001381
Understanding Percentages Worksheet
Day 2 – Tuesday 23rdJune 2020 – Literacy
Find out about the Blitz by exploring these two sources, making notes as you read: Read: Imperial War Museums: The Blitz Around Britain: https://www.iwm.org.uk/history/the-blitz-around-britain
Watch: BBC History KS2: The Blitz: https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/class-clips-video/history-ks2-the-blitz/zm22jhv
Now look at these photographs taken during the Blitz and write down any words or phrases that you think of when you see them. Once you have written some, use www.wordhippo.com to improve/add to your list by exploring synonyms (words with similar meanings). Imperial War Museums: 15 Powerful Photos Of The Blitz: https://www.iwm.org.uk/history/15-powerful-photos-of-the-blitz
Now watch the short YouTube clip, Blitz: animated multimedia here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6yisNi5ZWY
After watching the clip, choose one of the following two outcomes:
- Write a poem to describe a night during the Blitz. You can choose what type of poem you write: free-verse, acrostic etc.
- Imagine you are sitting in one of the houses shown in the YouTube clip. Write a diary entry / blog of that night. Think about your thoughts and emotions throughout as you write.
Whichever outcome you select, use some of the words and phrases you collected when looking at the Blitz photographs. Remember to keep proof-reading your work to check for spelling and punctuation.
Day 2 – Tuesday 23rdJune 2020 – Maths
Percentages as Fractions and Decimals: https://vimeo.com/428001420
Percentages as Fractions and Decimals Worksheet
Day 3 – Wednesday 24thJune 2020 – Literacy
Read and enjoy the opening chapter, Keep Calm and Carry On fromLetters from the Lighthouse by Emma Carroll here:
https://www.lovereading4kids.co.uk/book/14364/Letters-from-the-Lighthouse-by-Emma-Carroll.html
Use www.wordhippo.com to find out the meaning of any words you are unsure of. Make a note of the new words you have learnt.
Write down what you think Olive’s thoughts and feelings are during these key points in the chapter. Make sure you give reasons for each of your answers based on what you have read:
- Eating supper at home (pages 1-2)
- Arriving at the cinema and watching the newsreel (pages 4-5)
- Air-raid announcement – waiting for Sukie (pages 6-7)
- Taken towards an air-raid shelter (pages 8-9)
- Seeing Sukie and following her (pages 9-11)
- Sukie talking to a stranger (page 12)
An example answer for key point 1, ‘Eating supper at home’, may be: I think Olive doesn’t like the food she is having for tea because she says it is that bad that ‘it’s a wonder we’re still alive’. However, she feels she has to eat it because she says ‘no-one chucks food away with a war on’.
Day 3 – Wednesday 24thJune 2020 – Maths
Adding Decimals with the same number of decimal places: https://vimeo.com/428001477
Adding Decimals with the same number of decimal places worksheet
Day 4 – Thursday 25thJune 2020 – Literacy
Learn about ‘Rip the rescue dog’ by reading the true story, Rip: a Rescuer Among the Ruins (pages 1-8) from the book Jet the Rescue Dog ... and Other Extraordinary Stories of Animals in Wartime by David Long here: https://www.lovereading4kids.co.uk/book/11936/Jet-the-Rescue-Dog-And-Other-Extraordinary-Stories-of-Animals-in-Wartime-by-David-Long.html
Imagine you have been asked to write an information page about Rip and his amazing feats which could feature in ‘Brilliant Brainz’ – a children’s magazine. A sample of the magazine can be found here: https://e.issuu.com/embed.html#34725660/64755706
Design a page about Rip which would fit perfectly into this magazine. You may wish to include features such as:
- an exciting title
- fun-fact / ‘Did you know?’ boxes
- subtitles for your different sections
- explanation boxes for words children may be unsure of
- be creative with your layout – use different fact boxes and images to make your page exciting for the reader
- you may also want to include additional features, such as a quiz or word search.
Don’t forget to use as many facts from the story as possible by returning back to the text to find information. Remember to keep proof-reading your work to check for spelling and punctuation.
Day 4 – Thursday 25thJune 2020 – Maths
Adding decimals with a different number of decimal places: https://vimeo.com/428001528
Adding decimals with a different number of decimal places worksheet
Problem Solving – Interlocking rings
Day 5 – Friday 26thJune 2020 – Literacy
Use all you have read and watched over the past two weeks about World War Two to create either of these two writing outcomes:
Mini-documentary: Imagine you have been asked to create a mini- documentary about World War Two to feature on BBC. Select the topics that you have found most interesting and write an imaginative and informative script. You may wish to design posters, pictures or diagrams to be included in your documentary. If possible, video your mini-documentary and send to your teacher.
Non-chronological report: Create a non- chronological report about World War Two. Select the topics and information you have found most interesting and write a section for each.
Don’t forget to include these features in your non-chronological report:
- an interesting title
- an opening paragraph to explain to the reader what your report is about
- information boxes in any order /orientation you wish
- subtitles for each information section
- ‘Did you know?’ ‘Interesting Fact’ sections.
Remember to keep proof-reading your work to check for spelling and punctuation.
Day 5 – Friday 26thJune 2020 – Maths
Other Activities – w/c 22.6.20
Geography: Using the information from last week about the layers of the rainforest, can you find which facts relate to each layer of the rainforest?
Science: Comparing Lifecycles: Can you use the Venn Diagram to compare the life cycles of a butterfly and a frog?
Cut out the challenge cards and sort the animals accordingly.
Art: Banksy – Try to recreate any of Banksy’s images in your own style. Look at some of Banksy’s images here and then choose one you would like to recreate. Explain why you have chosen that image to create.
Spelling: Use the spelling sheets 3/4 and 5/6 and the spelling fun document to create new ways to learn your spellings.
Extra: Complete any of these challenges on the Home Challenges sheet.
****************
Week commencing: 15thJune 2020
Focus theme: World War Two
Explore what life was like for people in Britain in World War Two. This week focuses on the start of the war and what life was like for evacuees.
When following links online, parents should monitor that children are remaining on that page only and are keeping safe online.
Day 1 – Literacy – 15thJune 2020
Explore key facts about World War Two by watching and reading these two sources, making notes as you go.
WatchBBC History KS2: Britain declares war on Germany, here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/class-clips-video/history-ks2-the-outbreak-of-world-war-2/z7d847h
ReadNational Geographic Kids: 10 Facts about World War Two here:
https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/history/general-history/world-war-two/
Based on what you have watched and read, create a quiz for a member of your family / your teacher to answer. Try to use a range of different questions in your quiz, such as:
- - True/False
- - Multiple choice
- - Ordering statements
You may choose to create your quiz on an online platform such as Kahoot! https://kahoot.com/home/family-friends/
Day 1 – Maths – 15thJune 2020
Decimals as fractions – watch the video here: https://vimeo.com/425602384
Day 2 – Literacy – 16thJune 2020
Listen to the radio announcement that told the people of Britain that their country was at war with Germany. Jot down how you think people felt when they heard this for the first time. (Please note: most families did not have television at this time so listening to the radio was how they would have found out the news.)
Now watch the opening scene from Goodnight Mr Tom (from 0:00 – 2:34mins).
As you are watching, look at the different types of people who are sat in the church (families with children, an RAF officer and his wife, elderly couples etc.) and think about how they are feeling. Write down words and phrases that could describe this scene.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7j8awfdvxaw (PG certificate).
Now use a thesaurus or www.wordhippo.com to improve your vocabulary. For example, ‘a lady holding her husband’s hand’ may become ‘an anxious wife clutching her husband’s hand’.
Using the words and phrases you have gathered, select one from the following written outcomes.
- Write a free-verse poem (there are no rules for this type of poetry) to depict the scene you have watched.
- Write a short narrative piece based on the scene.
Day 2 – Maths – 16thJune 2020
Understanding thousandths – Watch the video here: https://vimeo.com/425602576
Day 3 – Literacy – 17thJune 2020
Explore why children were evacuated and what life was like for them by watching and reading these two sources. Jot down any information which interests you:
Watch- BBC History KS2: An Evacuee’s Adventure: https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/class-clips-video/history-ks2-an-evacuees-adventure/zk7hy9q
Read– Evacuation of Children and Women during World War Two: http://www.primaryhomeworkhelp.co.uk/war/evacuation.htm
Based on what you have read and watched, create an information page, which could feature in a historical magazine about life as an evacuee.
Think carefully about how you present your information, considering these points:
- Do you have clear headings/sub-headings to inform the reader?
- - Have you included facts/dates from the information you’ve read?
- - Have you included any personal accounts about life as an evacuee (this could be taken from the BBC video clip you have watched)?
Remember to proof-read your information page, checking for spelling and punctuation.
Day 3 – Maths – 17thJune 2020
Rounding Decimals – watch the video here: https://vimeo.com/425603173
Maths Game: Number Noughts and Crosses
Day 4 – Literacy – 18thJune 2020
Read the opening (up to the end of page 5) of Goodnight Mister Tom by Michelle Magorian here: https://www.lovereading4kids.co.uk/book/11395/Goodnight-Mister-Tom- by-Michelle-Magorian.html
Use www.wordhippo.com to help with any words you are unsure of.
Based on what you have read, draw a picture of what you think the two main characters described – Mr Thomas ‘Tom’ Oakley and William ‘Willie’ Beech, look like. Around the pictures you have drawn, label words and phrases taken from the text.
Now watch the opening (3:40 mins- 9:24 mins) to the film Goodnight Mister Tom here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7j8awfdvxaw (PG certificate).
Compare the opening of the film to the opening of the book. What are the similarities and differences between the two? Write these down.
Which opening to the story do you prefer – book or film? Write down your preference and the reasons for your choice.
Day 4 – Maths – 18thJune 2020
Order and Compare Decimals – watch the video here: https://vimeo.com/425603300
Problem solving – Magic Squares
Day 5 – Literacy – 18thJune 2020
Based on all you have read and watched this week, write a short story about a child being evacuated in World War Two.
You may wish to use the following plot structure for your story:
- The announcement of war
Open your story with your character hearing the news that Britain is at war. Where are they and who are they with? How do they feel? How do others in the family feel?
- Evacuation
Your next section could be your character hearing the news that they are to be evacuated, packing their belongings and waving goodbye to their family. - Arriving in the countryside
Your next section may be describing your character’s arrival in the countryside, being collected by the billeting officer and taken to their new ‘home’. Think about describing the setting of the countryside compared to their life in the city and describing your character’s emotions throughout this scene.
- Settling into a new home
You may wish to end your short story describing what your character’s new home is like. How are they settling in? Do they like the household they have been taken to?
Don’t forget to check your punctuation and spelling as you go. Reading to a family member may help with this.
Once you have written your story, you may want to read it aloud to a family member or even record the reading to send to your teacher!
Day 5 – Maths – 19thJune 2020
Week Commencing 15thJune 2020 – Other Activities
Science: Read the information on The Life Cycle of Insects and complete the sheet about their life cycles.
Geography: Can you research the layers of the rainforest here (Further information can be found here) and describe each one in your own words?
Art: Following on from Banksy – Can you design your own graffiti name? Look at these images and others and make your own.
PE: Stay at home challenge. Virtual Rounders Dance Challenge. Stay at home brochure.
Year 5
Week commencing: 8thJune 2020
Focus theme: Hygiene, Health and Heroes
This week explores all things to do with health, hygiene and heroes. What is a microbe? Which scientists made important advances that impact our lives today? What is the NHS and who do you consider a hero in this current climate?
When following links online, parents should monitor that children are remaining on that page only and are keeping safe online. Please note some clips display unmoderated comments underneath, which may be considered inappropriate. Adult supervision is recommended to ensure these are not accessed.
For this week, Year 5 and Year 6‘s Home Learning Unit is the same. The reading and activities set will meet the needs of both year groups whilst still providing challenge.
Day 1 – Monday 8thJune 2020 - Literacy
Note: The clips and reading material today may contain content which is sensitive to your child, given the current climate. It is therefore advised that clips and web pages are watched, read and discussed together with an adult. Watch and listen to the song: ‘Microorganisms’ by Peter Weatherall – making notes as you watch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHvHww1tNnA&list=RD1RIlYjxfFmo&index=2
After listening to the song, read this webpage about microorganisms and make notes:
https://www.theschoolrun.com/homework-help/micro-organisms
Now watch the short BBC clip: ‘Seeing the bacteria carried on hands’ here:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/clips/z34rkqt
Imagine that the government have asked you to create a leaflet for children about microorganisms and the importance of washing hands. Using what you have read and watched today, design a leaflet suitable for children your age.
Make sure your leaflet is informative yet attractive to children by considering what vocabulary you use and thinking carefully about your layout. You may also want to include images/ pictures to present some of the information.
Extra information and ideas for how you may choose to present your leaflet can be found here: https://www.dk.com/uk/book/9781465470287-the-bacteria-book/(Click ‘Get a closer look’ to view the book)
Day 1 – Monday 8thJune 2020 – Maths
Multiplying fractions: https://vimeo.com/420244176
Multiplying Fractions worksheet.
Day 2 – Tuesday 9thJune 2020 - Literacy
Note: The clips and reading material today may contain content which is sensitive to your child. It is advised that this clip and web page are watched, read and discussed together with an adult.
Watch the BBC Teach dramatisation of the scientist Edward Jenner here, making notes as you watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJRJeOxX6no
Now read about Edward Jenner’s life here, making any additional notes:
https://www.famousscientists.org/edward-anthony-jenner/
Based on what you have read and watched, design and create one of the following:
- a fact page based on the life and work of Edward Jenner which could feature in a science magazine.
- a comic based on the life and work of Edward Jenner suitable for a child your age.
Whichever outcome you select, consider these points:
- Make sure you include all of the key facts about Edward’s life – from his childhood up until his death.
- Think about your use of vocabulary. Make sure it is exciting to read but also informs your reader.
- Plan your layout before you begin – how will you set the information out so that it is easy to follow for the reader.
Day 2 – Tuesday 9thJune 2020 – Maths
Multiply mixed number fractions: https://vimeo.com/420244296
Multiply mixed number fractions
Day 3 – Wednesday 10thJune 2020 – Literacy
Read and watch about the scientist, Louis Pasteur – jotting down key information:
Read– DK Find Out Louis Pasteur: https://www.dkfindout.com/uk/science/famous-scientists/louis-pasteur/
Watch– Youtube: Mini Bio Louis Pasteur: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXdbQ1JkX7c
Now read and watch about the scientist, Alexander Fleming, jotting down key information:
Read– Britannica Kids: Alexander Fleming: https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/Alexander-Fleming/476259
Watch– BBC Bitesize: Sir Alexander Fleming: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/clips/zjx2tfr
Imagine the three scientists you have read about over the past two days, Edward Jenner, Louis Pasteur and Alexander Fleming, have all been nominated for the award, ‘Greatest Scientist of All Time’. You have been asked to select the winner.
Based on what you have read and watched, write down who you think deserves to win the prize. Make sure you write a clear and detailed explanation of why you have selected your scientist over the other two.
Day 3 – Wednesday 10thJune 2020 – Maths
Fractions of an amount: https://vimeo.com/420244399
Day 4 – Thursday 11thJune 2020 - Literacy
Explore what the NHS is, when it first began and interesting facts by reading and watching the clips on the CBBC Newsround website page, ‘What is the NHS?’ here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/38906932
Based on what you have read and watched, design and create one of the following:
- - A poster about the NHS – select the information you found most interesting to create your poster.
- An infographic about the NHS. (An infographic is a collection of images, charts and short pieces of text to provide an easy to understand overview of a topic). Use facts and images to present all you have learnt about the NHS. An example of an infographic can be found here: https://www.gs1uk.org/sites/default/files/gs1_uk_NHS_at_70_Inforgraphic.pdf
Day 4 – Thursday 11thJune 2020 – Maths
Use all your fractions knowledge to have a go at this: Fractions Fun Maths Problem
Using fractions as operators: https://vimeo.com/420244575
Using fractions as operators worksheet
Day 5 – Friday 12thJune 2020 - Literacy
Watch the video, ‘For the Heroes: A Pep Talk From Kid President’ here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgF1Enrgo2g
After watching, write down what an ‘everyday-hero’ means to you.
Think about someone you consider to be an ‘everyday hero’ during this current time in lockdown. This could be:
- someone you know personally, such as a family member, friend or teacher
- someone you have seen on the news, such as Captain Tom Moore – watch this Newsround clip to find out more: https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/52277760
- a whole team of people, such as people working in your local hospital.
Once you have selected your everyday hero, write a letter to say thank-you to them personally.
When writing your letter, make sure you include the following:
- An opening greeting
- An initial sentence/paragraph outlining why you are writing to this person / people
- Additional paragraphs giving reasons as to why they are your everyday hero
- A concluding paragraph – summarising your reasons / reiterating your thanks
- A suitable sign off – this will be different depending on who you are writing your letter to.
Once you have written your letter – consider sending it to the person via post. You may even get a reply!
Day 5 – Friday 12thJune 2020 – Maths
Other Activities
Week Commencing 8.6.20
Geography:Following on with the topic of the Amazon Rainforest, research and complete this map to show the land that is covered by the Amazon Rainforest.
Art: Read the PowerPoint about Banksy and complete your own design.
Science:Look at mammal life cycles and complete the information. Choose one of your own mammals from the list to investigate the life cycle. Can you find similarities and differences between the life cycles?
PE:Follow the Stay at Home brochure activities.
Complete the Virtual Volleyball Challenge.
Spelling: Use the spelling sheets 3/4 and 5/6 and the spelling fun document to create new ways to learn your spellings.
Extra: Complete any of these challenges on the Home Challenges sheet.
*******************
1st JUNE 2020
WELCOME BACK TO SUMMER TERM 2
Hi Everyone
I hope you’ve all had a lovely half term break in the sunshine! How lucky we are that the sun has shone most days. I hope you are all keeping well and I have been thinking of you all lots over the last few weeks. I miss you all. We are back to home learning this week which means I will structure your week for you with Literacy and Maths activities for the week and some other activities you could be doing at other times throughout the week. We are not choosing a Wow worker each day but we are going to collect all your images and work throughout the week and make a big video collage of all your achievements on a Friday so now more than ever it is so important for you to keep sending everything you do!! You worked incredibly hard before half term and for as long as this lasts I would love for you to continue with your positive attitudes and hard work. I know you can do it Year 5. I am as always here for you should you need anything. Please just message me with any concerns but also any achievements too, so we can celebrate together. One last push to get through these next few weeks. You can do it Year 5. I believe in you all. Love Mrs Stammers xxx
Our Literacy Focus Theme: Titanic (Part 2)
Continue to explore all there is to know about the most famous ocean liner, ‘Titanic’. This week concentrates on the sinking of Titanic.
When following links online, parents should monitor that children are remaining on that page only and are keeping safe online.
Due to the sensitive nature of the subject matter this week, it is advised that all reading activities and the watching of clips, are completed with an adult and supported through discussion.
Day 1 - Monday 1stJune 2020 - Literacy
Watch Sinking of the Titanic – only up to 6:30 mins here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0L_2jKEbA4&t=198s
Write down key facts about the sinking as you watch.
Imagine you are a news reporter in 1912 and you have just received the information that Titanic has sunk. Write a news report explaining to your readers the events of the tragedy. Once you have written your news report, if possible, you may wish to film your report as if it is aired on BBC news. An example of a completed news report can be found here: The Sinking of the Titanic – Breaking News Report https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/clips/zc78q6f
Remember to read back through your work and check your spelling and punctuation.
Day 1 - Monday 1stJune 2020 – Maths
Add and Subtract Fractions: Watch the video - https://vimeo.com/418155222
Complete the worksheet.
Day 2 – Tuesday 2ndJune 2020 - Literacy
Read this information page titled ‘Why did the Titanic sink?’ – only read page one: https://www.cusd80.com/cms/lib6/AZ01001175/Centricity/Domain/4211/why_did_titanic_sink%20worksheet%20from%20net.pdf
After reading each account of who was to blame, decide who you think was responsible for the sinking – this may be one person or a combination of a few people.
Imagine you have been asked to join a debate about who was to blame for the sinking of Titanic. Write down who you think was/were responsible giving your reasons. You may wish to add supporting facts based on what you have read over the past week.Remember to read back through your work and check your spelling and punctuation.
Day 2 – Tuesday 2ndJune 2020 - Maths
Adding Fractions with different denominators: Watch the video - https://vimeo.com/418155456
Complete the worksheet
Day 3 – Wednesday 3rdJune 2020 - Literacy
Read about notable passengers who were on board Titanic in Molly Brown and Eleven Other Famous Titanic Passengers: https://www.biography.com/news/famous-titanic-passengers-surviviors-victims
Select two of the passengers you have read about that interest you the most. Create a fact file for these two passengers – giving the main facts about their journey on board.
Day 3 – Wednesday 3rdJune 2020 – Maths
Adding Mixed Number Fractions: https://vimeo.com/418155646
Complete the worksheet
Day 4 – Thursday 4thJune 2020 - Literacy
Think about these two subjects in relation to Titanic.
-Titanic
- Passengers
For each subject, write two adjectives, three verbs and two nouns, which link to these topics, e.g. for Titanic you may use:
Adjectives: magnificent, doomed
Verbs: sailing, colliding, sinking Nouns: vessel, ship
Use www.wordhippo.com to improve your vocabulary. Once you have chosen your nouns, adjectives and verbs, use these to create a ‘diamante poem’.
Diamante poems use this structure:
Noun (Titanic)
Adjective, Adjective
Verb, Verb, Verb
Noun, Noun, Noun, Noun
Verb, Verb, Verb,
Adjective, Adjective,
Noun (passengers)
The words in green will be the ones you generated for Titanic and the word in red will be the ones you generated for passengers. A completed example may look like this:
Titanic
Magnificent, Doomed
Sailing, Colliding, Sinking
Vessel, Ship, Men, Women
Gazing, Exploring, Searching,
Poor, Rich,
Passengers
Day 4 – Thursday 4thJune 2020 – Maths
Subtract Mixed Number Fractions: https://vimeo.com/418155840
Complete the worksheet
Day 5 – Friday 5thJune 2020 - Literacy
Use all you have read over the past two weeks about Titanic to create either of these two writing outcomes:
Non-chronological report: Create a non- chronological report about Titanic. Select the topics you found most interesting and write a section for each.
Infographic (a collection of images, charts and short pieces of text to provide an easy to understand overview of a topic). Create an infographic about particular key facts for the Titanic. An example of an infographic - Sinking the ‘Unsinkable’ can be found here:
https://www.earthlymission.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/titanic-infographic-2.jpg
Remember to read back through your work and check your spelling and punctuation.
Day 5 – Friday 5thJune 2020 – Maths
Other Activities - Week commencing 1st June 2020
Geography:
We are going to change our focus from History to Geography this half term and we will be looking at Rainforests.
Use the information about rainforests to answer the questions and complete the map.
Art:
We will be looking at the artist Banksy. I would like you to look at the Banksy Fact File and style that Banksy uses and state your opinions on it. Do you like it? Why/Why not? Do you think he is right to do it? Why/why not? What do you think inspired Banksy to produce his art?
PE:Try the Virtual Orienteering Challenge. Complete any of the tasks from the Stay at home activity Brochure for this week.
Spelling: Use the spelling sheets 3/4 and 5/6 and the spelling fun document to create new ways to learn your spellings.
Extra: Complete any of these challenges on the Home Challenges sheet.
Don't forget to check Purple Mash each day for a daily activity also...
WEEK 5 - Commencing 18th May 2020
Welcome to the last week this half term. Yes that's right test week is half term. I simply cannot believe we are almost at half term - WOW! Well done for all your hard work over the last few weeks, there have be tough times for all but you are strong and wonderful and have done yourselves proud Year 5.
This week the Literacy topic is all based around THE TITANIC and there are some fun activities for you to complete. The Maths this week is back on White Rose and we will be looking at fractions. Some of the concepts on there will be new to the children so if they are finding thing difficult please ask and I will do my very best to help. We are sticking with flowers this week and looking at lifecycles and in History we will continue to learn about Ancient Greece and how they lived. Please continue to send me all your hard work - last push before half term. You can DO IT YEAR 5 - I believe in you all!!! Have a great week everyone xxx
Literacy Focus Theme: Titanic
Explore all there is to know about the most famous ocean liner, ‘Titanic’.
This week concentrates on Titanic before the sinking.
When following links online, parents should monitor that children are remaining on that page only and are keeping safe online.
Day 5 – Literacy – Friday 22ndMay 2020
Read National Geographic Kids - Twenty Top Titanic Facts here:
https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/history/general-history/would-you-have-survived-the-titanic/
Make a note of the two facts you find most interesting. Now create a quiz based on the twenty facts you have read about for a family member or your teacher to answer.
Day 5 - Maths - Friday 22nd May 2020
As the maths has been very challenging this week, I am not setting anything new. Why not have a go at a quick fire tables test or use TT ROCKSTARS or have a go at some of the challenges set this week.
Week 5 Other Activities:
Week commencing 18th May 2020
Science:The Life Cycle of a flower. Last week we look at the parts of a flower, we will follow that up this week with looking at the life cycle of a flower.
Activity One: Read about and answer the questions about The Life Cycle of a Flower.
Activity Two: Use the sheet to read the information and then create the life cycle of the flower.
History:We are looking at How The Ancient Greeks Lived. Used the information to complete the short paragraphs about life in Ancient Greek times.
Art:Also as a challenge – research and draw clothing suitable for life in Greek times and design their clothing here.
PE:Try the Virtual Netball Challenge. Complete any of the tasks from the Stay at home activity Brochure for this week.
Spelling: Use the spelling sheets 3/4 and 5/6 and the spelling fun document to create new ways to learn your spellings.
Extra: Complete any of these challenges on the Home Challenges sheet.
Don't forget to check Purple Mash each day for a daily activity also...
****************
Day 4 – Literacy – Thursday 21stMay 2020
For the first few days of its voyage, April 10th 1912 – the evening of April 14th 1912, life on board Titanic was fun and exciting for passengers on board.
This website gives you more information about the first few days. Read Titanic - the Voyage: https://www.ultimatetitanic.com/the-voyage
Imagine you are a passenger on board Titanic – you can select which class you are!
Create a postcard for a loved one back at home explaining your trip so far. Include key facts based on what you have read today, and throughout the week.
Make sure you continue to proof-read your work as you write, checking for spelling and punctuation.
Day 4 – Maths – Thursday 21stMay 2020
Compare and order fractions – Watch this video and complete the activity.
Develop your problem solving skills with the Twelve Pins Challenge.
Week 5 Other Activities:
Week commencing 18th May 2020
Science:The Life Cycle of a flower. Last week we look at the parts of a flower, we will follow that up this week with looking at the life cycle of a flower.
Activity One: Read about and answer the questions about The Life Cycle of a Flower.
Activity Two: Use the sheet to read the information and then create the life cycle of the flower.
History:We are looking at How The Ancient Greeks Lived. Used the information to complete the short paragraphs about life in Ancient Greek times.
Art:Also as a challenge – research and draw clothing suitable for life in Greek times and design their clothing here.
PE:Try the Virtual Netball Challenge. Complete any of the tasks from the Stay at home activity Brochure for this week.
Spelling: Use the spelling sheets 3/4 and 5/6 and the spelling fun document to create new ways to learn your spellings.
Extra: Complete any of these challenges on the Home Challenges sheet.
Don't forget to check Purple Mash each day for a daily activity also...
**************
Day 3 – Literacy – Wednesday 20thMay 2020
Watch this clip of passengers boarding the ship, taken from the 1997 film Titanic:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYlc30NtRy8
(Note: Although the film has a 12 certificate, this clip is age appropriate).
Watch again – pausing at key points as you watch, and jot down words or phrases for the things you can see and hear in the clip, such as: cars arriving, crowds of people, third-class passengers having a health inspection and the ship’s horn.
Now go back and improve your words and phrases for example, ‘cars arriving’ may become ‘luxurious cars arrived on the dock’ and ‘crowds of people’ may become ‘the crowds of people were like a swarm of ants’.
You may want to use https://www.wordhippo.com to improve your vocabulary.
Once you have improved your sentences, have a go at writing this scene in narrative form. Imagine this scene is for a new opening of a story about Titanic. Write the opening to the story retelling this scene. Don’t forget to include the words and phrases you have written.
You can select whether your opening is written in first person, ‘As I arrived, I saw Titanic for this first time’ or third person ‘As Character name (you choose your character) arrived, she/he saw Titanic for the first time.’
Make sure you continue to proof-read your work as you write, checking for spelling and punctuation.
Day 3 – Maths – Wednesday 20thMay 2020
Convert between improper fractions & mixed numbers – Watch this video and complete the activity.
This is a fun take on a popular counting game 21 but an excellent way to practise your counting in multiples - Last One Loses
Week 5 Other Activities:
Week commencing 18th May 2020
Science:The Life Cycle of a flower. Last week we look at the parts of a flower, we will follow that up this week with looking at the life cycle of a flower.
Activity One: Read about and answer the questions about The Life Cycle of a Flower.
Activity Two: Use the sheet to read the information and then create the life cycle of the flower.
History:We are looking at How The Ancient Greeks Lived. Used the information to complete the short paragraphs about life in Ancient Greek times.
Art:Also as a challenge – research and draw clothing suitable for life in Greek times and design their clothing here.
PE:Try the Virtual Netball Challenge. Complete any of the tasks from the Stay at home activity Brochure for this week.
Spelling: Use the spelling sheets 3/4 and 5/6 and the spelling fun document to create new ways to learn your spellings.
Extra: Complete any of these challenges on the Home Challenges sheet.
Don't forget to check Purple Mash each day for a daily activity also...
**************
Day 2 – Literacy – Tuesday 19thMay 2020
Read and watch What was life like on board Titanic?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z8mpfg8/articles/zkg9dxs
Now watch this clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHJ8DwXlFyQ
Timeline: The Sinking of Titanic – Britannica Encyclopaedia from 4:08 mins to 5:05 mins
Imagine you are employed by the White Star Line (the company who owned Titanic) and have been asked to create a promotional leaflet or poster to advertise Titanic and its facilities.
Create a leaflet or poster persuading people of all classes to buy a ticket. Try to include information of what’s available to do on board for all classes.
If you’d like more information and images about the facilities available on board Titanic, use this website to support writing your leaflet or poster: http://www.titanicandco.com/inside.html
Make sure you continue to proof-read your work as you write, checking for spelling and punctuation.
Day 2 – Maths – Tuesday 19thMay 2020
Equivalent fractions - Watch this video and complete the sheet:
Play this fun game with family all you need is a pack of cards - Card Calculations
Week 5 Other Activities:
Week commencing 18th May 2020
Science:The Life Cycle of a flower. Last week we look at the parts of a flower, we will follow that up this week with looking at the life cycle of a flower.
Activity One: Read about and answer the questions about The Life Cycle of a Flower.
Activity Two: Use the sheet to read the information and then create the life cycle of the flower.
History:We are looking at How The Ancient Greeks Lived. Used the information to complete the short paragraphs about life in Ancient Greek times.
Art:Also as a challenge – research and draw clothing suitable for life in Greek times and design their clothing here.
PE:Try the Virtual Netball Challenge. Complete any of the tasks from the Stay at home activity Brochure for this week.
Spelling: Use the spelling sheets 3/4 and 5/6 and the spelling fun document to create new ways to learn your spellings.
Extra: Complete any of these challenges on the Home Challenges sheet.
Don't forget to check Purple Mash each day for a daily activity also...
**************
1 – Literacy – Monday 18thMay 2020
Read about Titanic here, jotting down key facts that interest you:
https://www.dkfindout.com/uk/history/titanic/
Now read Titanic Facts and Figures and watch the video about how Titanic was built, jotting down key information:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z8mpfg8/articles/zng8jty
Based on what you have read about Titanic so far and the notes you have made, create a ‘True or False’ game for a member of your family or teacher to answer.
Don’t forget to write the answers, too – giving an explanation of the correct fact if the answer is false.
Day 1 – Maths – Monday 18thMay 2020
Area of rectangles - Watch this link https://vimeo.com/415436807 and complete the worksheet.
Try this week’s - Number of the week
Week 5 Other Activities:
Week commencing 18th May 2020
Science:The Life Cycle of a flower. Last week we look at the parts of a flower, we will follow that up this week with looking at the life cycle of a flower.
Activity One: Read about and answer the questions about The Life Cycle of a Flower.
Activity Two: Use the sheet to read the information and then create the life cycle of the flower.
History:We are looking at How The Ancient Greeks Lived. Used the information to complete the short paragraphs about life in Ancient Greek times.
Art:Also as a challenge – research and draw clothing suitable for life in Greek times and design their clothing here.
PE:Try the Virtual Netball Challenge. Complete any of the tasks from the Stay at home activity Brochure for this week.
Spelling: Use the spelling sheets 3/4 and 5/6 and the spelling fun document to create new ways to learn your spellings.
Extra: Complete any of these challenges on the Home Challenges sheet.
Don't forget to check Purple Mash each day for a daily activity also...
**************
WEEK 4 - Commencing 11th May 2020
I cannot believe we are in week 4 already - I hope you are all ok and in good spirits. I know home learning can be tough and it is hard work to work out of normal circumstances but I want you all to know that I am here if you need me - for anything. And that I am incredibly proud of everything you have achieved so far at home.
This week we will concentrate on Inventions for Literacy. In maths we will concentrate on Arithmetic, I will be setting a different arithmetic test that you are familiar with each day, some of the questions we may not have covered yet but just do your best and have a go, any questions that you are finding tricky leave out and send me a message and I will try and go through them with you. I have also put hints in red under the trickier questions so you can remember how to answer them
We will continue with Ancient Greece and we will look at plants in Science. There are some exciting activities to create and I am really looking forward to seeing what you produce. Please keep sending me all your hard work, messages and emails and most of all KEEP SMILING!
Day 5 - Friday 15th May 2020 - Literacy:
Based on all the inventions you have looked at throughout the week, select your favourite one. I really like the maths clock!!!
Imagine you have been asked to create an advertisement to sell this invention on the TV, in a similar way to Shouty Man on Horrible Histories. If you are unfamiliar with Shouty Man, a compilation of his adverts can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7ZkNvMMAfw
Write a script for your advert. Think about including persuasive features in your script such as: the invention benefits, appealing adjectives, a snappy slogan, facts and offers. If possible, once you have written your script, you may choose to video the advert to send to your teacher.
Day 5 - Friday 15th May 2020 - Maths
Last one of the week!
If you feel like a challenge
Arithmetic Extension Questions 5
Week 4 11.5.20 - Other Activities:
These can be completed throughout the week:
Science/DT: Read Do you know what the parts of a plant do?
Using this and other sources to help you, you can complete the Parts of a flower mix up and match the correct parts to their functions.
Once you have competed the sheet you can move on to labelling a diagram and creating your own flower and labelling it out of materials you can find at home.
If you can’t find your own materials – try building your own flower.
History: Read: Men and Women in Ancient Greece and complete Activity 1 and Activity 2
PE: Complete any of the tasks from the Stay at home activity Brochure for this week or try this Virtual Challenge.
Spelling: Use the spelling sheets 3/4 and 5/6 and the spelling fun document to create new ways to learn your spellings.
Extra: Complete any of these challenges on the Home Challenges sheet.
Don't forget to check Purple Mash each day for a daily activity also...
**************
Day 4 - Thursday 14th May 2020 - Literacy:
Read and look at about ten of the latest inventions created here:
https://www.cbc.ca/kidscbc2/the-feed/10-of-the-latest-inventions-to-make-life-easier
Imagine you are to write a countdown of the Top 5 Latest Inventions for a technology magazine.
Select your top five based on the ten you have just read about and write your countdown. Try to include a short explanation of what the invention is and why it features in your Top 5. Remember to read back through your work to check for spelling and punctuation.
Day 4 - Thursday 14th May 2020 - Maths
If you feel like a challenge
Arithmetic Extension Questions 4
Week 4 11.5.20 - Other Activities:
These can be completed throughout the week:
Science/DT: Read Do you know what the parts of a plant do?
Using this and other sources to help you, you can complete the Parts of a flower mix up and match the correct parts to their functions.
Once you have competed the sheet you can move on to labelling a diagram and creating your own flower and labelling it out of materials you can find at home.
If you can’t find your own materials – try building your own flower.
History: Read: Men and Women in Ancient Greece and complete Activity 1 and Activity 2
PE: Complete any of the tasks from the Stay at home activity Brochure for this week or try this Virtual Challenge.
Spelling: Use the spelling sheets 3/4 and 5/6 and the spelling fun document to create new ways to learn your spellings.
Extra: Complete any of these challenges on the Home Challenges sheet.
Don't forget to check Purple Mash each day for a daily activity also...
**************
3 - Wednesday 13th May 2020 - Literacy:
Read about three inventions which were discovered by accident here:
https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/primary-resource/accidents-happen-primary-resource/
Once you have read this, watch this clip about another invention which was discovered by accident – the potato chip (or crisps as they are more commonly known in the UK):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqNxtyZAOhA (watch from the start up until 2:30 mins).
Imagine you are to write about the discovery of potato chips in a similar style to the article you read at the start of this session.
Write your version of the discovery of potato chips using the same format as this article, such as: selecting your main title, using the sub-headings ‘The ‘Oops’ Moment’ and ‘The Details’ with a short description and finally a sub-title for the discovery and a short explanation.
Remember to read back through your work to check for spelling and punctuation.
Day 3 - Wednesday 13th May 2020 - Maths
If you feel like a challenge
Arithmetic Extension Questions 3
Week 4 11.5.20 - Other Activities:
These can be completed throughout the week:
Science/DT: Read Do you know what the parts of a plant do?
Using this and other sources to help you, you can complete the Parts of a flower mix up and match the correct parts to their functions.
Once you have competed the sheet you can move on to labelling a diagram and creating your own flower and labelling it out of materials you can find at home.
If you can’t find your own materials – try building your own flower.
History: Read: Men and Women in Ancient Greece and complete Activity 1 and Activity 2
PE: Complete any of the tasks from the Stay at home activity Brochure for this week or try this Virtual Challenge.
Spelling: Use the spelling sheets 3/4 and 5/6 and the spelling fun document to create new ways to learn your spellings.
Extra: Complete any of these challenges on the Home Challenges sheet.
Don't forget to check Purple Mash each day for a daily activity also...
**************
Day 2 - Tuesday 12thMay 2020 - Literacy:
Read this comic about Tim Berners-Lee, the man who created the World Wide Web: https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/primary-resource/world-wide-web/
Once you have read the comic, write a short biography about Tim Berners-Lee’s life.
Remember to write your biography in chronological order (from his birth up until most recent times), selecting the key dates and facts about his life. Remember to read back through your work to check for spelling and punctuation.
Day 2 - Tuesday 12th May 2020 - Maths:
If you feel like a challenge
Arithmetic Extension Questions 2
Week 4 11.5.20 - Other Activities:
These can be completed throughout the week:
Science/DT: Read Do you know what the parts of a plant do?
Using this and other sources to help you, you can complete the Parts of a flower mix up and match the correct parts to their functions.
Once you have competed the sheet you can move on to labelling a diagram and creating your own flower and labelling it out of materials you can find at home.
If you can’t find your own materials – try building your own flower.
History: Read: Men and Women in Ancient Greece and complete Activity 1 and Activity 2
PE: Complete any of the tasks from the Stay at home activity Brochure for this week or try this Virtual Challenge.
Spelling: Use the spelling sheets 3/4 and 5/6 and the spelling fun document to create new ways to learn your spellings.
Extra: Complete any of these challenges on the Home Challenges sheet.
Don't forget to check Purple Mash each day for a daily activity also...
**************
Day 1 - Monday 11thMay 2020 - Literacy:
Watch the BBC clip: What is an invention?: https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/class-clips-video/design-and-technology-ks2-what-is-an-invention/zrf92sg
After watching the clip, write your own definition of what an invention is.
Now read Inventions that changed the world.
Based on what you have just read, select the invention you think is the most important. Write down which invention you have chosen, a short description of it and why you think it is the most important.
Day 1 - Monday 11th May 2020 - Maths:
If you feel like a challenge
Arithmetic Extension Questions 1
Week 4 11.5.20 - Other Activities:
These can be completed throughout the week:
Science/DT: Read Do you know what the parts of a plant do?
Using this and other sources to help you, you can complete the Parts of a flower mix up and match the correct parts to their functions.
Once you have competed the sheet you can move on to labelling a diagram and creating your own flower and labelling it out of materials you can find at home.
If you can’t find your own materials – try building your own flower.
History: Read: Men and Women in Ancient Greece and complete Activity 1 and Activity 2
PE: Complete any of the tasks from the Stay at home activity Brochure for this week or try this Virtual Challenge.
Spelling: Use the spelling sheets 3/4 and 5/6 and the spelling fun document to create new ways to learn your spellings.
Extra: Complete any of these challenges on the Home Challenges sheet.
Don't forget to check Purple Mash each day for a daily activity also...
**************
Week 3 Commencing Monday 4th May 2020
Hi everyone. I am so excited about this week’s theme as I know you all enjoy Roald Dahl and this is all based around Danny the Champion of the world. I
already excited to see what you can produce. The maths will follow a similar pattern with watching a short instructional video and then completing the activities all about multiplication and division. Some of these methods will be new to you on the videos but try them and if you are finding them tricky use methods you know well like the grid method and chunking. We will also be continuing to learn about Ancient Greece and life cycles for science.
Don’t forget to send us your pictures of your wonderful work.
Keep up the hard work Y5 – I am, as always, very very proud of you! Mrs Stammers xx
Focus Theme - Danny the Champion of the World
By Roald Dahl
Week 3 - beginning 4th May 2020
Each day you will be asked to read a section of Danny the Champion of the World. You can choose to read this independently or with a member of your family.
When following links online, parents should monitor that children are remaining on that page only and are keeping safe online.
Friday 8th May 2020
VE DAY
As today is a very special Bank Holiday, I am not setting any work for the children to complete. I hope you all have a lovely family day.
Here are a few fun things you can do as a family to celebrate this special day. You do not have to complete these tasks. They are just ideas if you would like to do something.
Then go out and share your picnic in the garden with your family.
Colour these pictures of the planes that were used at the time:
Follow this link to the BBC Newsround Website to find out about VE Day and why we celebrate it.
Day 4 – Thursday 7thMay 2020 – Literacy
Read and enjoy Chapter 5 of the story, The Secret Methods.
Imagine you have been asked to design a poster to feature in a new hunting magazine. The poster is to advertise ways to poach pheasants.
Create a poster explaining the two methods Danny’s Dad describes for how to catch a pheasant, ‘The Horse-hair Stopper’ and ‘The Sticky Hat’.
Make your poster attractive by including images, an exciting title and words and phrases from the text.
If you are feeling really creative, you could also include an additional method to poaching pheasants which you have invented!
Day 3 – Thursday 7thMay 2020 – Maths
Follow the link to find a short instructional video: Calculating perimeter. Complete this activity linked to the video.
Week 3 4.5.20 - Other Activities:
These can be completed throughout the week:
Science: Mammal Life Cycles Worksheet.
History: Read: Ancient Greece and complete Activity 1 and Activity 2
PE: Complete any of the tasks from the Stay at home activity Brochure or try this Virtual Challenge.
Spelling: Use the spelling sheets 3/4 and 5/6 and the spelling fun document to create new ways to learn your spellings.
Extra: Complete any of these challenges on the Home Challenges sheet.
Don't forget to check Purple Mash each day for a daily activity also...
************
Day 3 – Wednesday 6thMay 2020 – Literacy
Read and enjoy Chapter 4 of the story, My Father’s Deep Dark Secret.
What is Danny’s dad’s secret?
How do you think Danny feels about his dad’s secret? Why? Give reasons for your answer.
Read All about Pheasants to find out more about pheasants.
Create a small fact file based on what you have learnt about pheasants.
Day 3 – Wednesday 6thMay 2020 – Maths
Follow the link to find a short instructional video: Division with remainders. Complete this activity linked to the video. Follow the steps to answer the questions. If you are finding it tricky then use chunking as that is the method that you are familiar with to answer the questions.
Try Maths Totality
Week 3 4.5.20 - Other Activities:
These can be completed throughout the week:
Science: Mammal Life Cycles Worksheet.
History: Read: Ancient Greece and complete Activity 1 and Activity 2
PE: Complete any of the tasks from the Stay at home activity Brochure or try this Virtual Challenge.
Spelling: Use the spelling sheets 3/4 and 5/6 and the spelling fun document to create new ways to learn your spellings.
Extra: Complete any of these challenges on the Home Challenges sheet.
Don't forget to check Purple Mash each day for a daily activity also...
2 – Tuesday 5th May 2020 – Literacy
Roald Dahl took lots of inspiration for this story from his own life. Some of his other, most famous, stories are also first mentioned in Danny the Champion of the World. See if you can spot one in the today's chapters.
Read and enjoy Chapters 2 and Chapter 3 of Danny the Champion of the World, ‘The Big Friendly Giant’ and ‘Cars and Kites and Fire- balloons’.
Note: It is advised that parents read Chapter 3 together with their child, in order that they can talk about the personal and environmental dangers of fire balloons/sky lanterns.
Highlight all the words and phrases that describe Danny’s Dad. Create a role on the wall character profile for Danny’s dad making sure you use words and phrases from the text.
Day 2 – Tuesday 5thMay 2020 – Maths
Follow the link to find a short instructional video: 2-digit by 4-digit multiplication. Complete this activity linked to the video. If the children are finding these new methods tricky tell them to use the grid method they are used to, try the new way as this is what they will be moving on to but use the grid method if they want to check or are unsure.
Try Maths Race to the Finish
Week 3 4.5.20 - Other Activities:
These can be completed throughout the week:
Science: Mammal Life Cycles Worksheet.
History: Read: Ancient Greece and complete Activity 1 and Activity 2
PE: Complete any of the tasks from the Stay at home activity Brochure or try this Virtual Challenge.
Spelling: Use the spelling sheets 3/4 and 5/6 and the spelling fun document to create new ways to learn your spellings.
Extra: Complete any of these challenges on the Home Challenges sheet.
Don't forget to check Purple Mash each day for a daily activity also...
Week 3 - beginning 4th May 2020
Each day you will be asked to read a section of Danny the Champion of the World. You can choose to read this independently or with a member of your family.
When following links online, parents should monitor that children are remaining on that page only and are keeping safe online.
Day 1 Literacy 4.5.20
Read Chapter 1- The Filling-station
Use wordhippo.com or a dictionary/thesaurus to help with any words you are unsure of such as, ‘filling-station’, ‘basin’ and ‘lavatory’. Make a note of the definition and synonyms of the word.
Based on what you have read, do you think Danny is rich or poor? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.
Now create a role on the wall character profile for Danny based on what you have read in Chapter 1. Make sure to use words and phrases from the text such as, ‘During his early years, Danny spent all day in the workshop helping his father with cars.’
Day 1 Maths 4.5.20
Follow the link to find a short instructional video - Multiplying 2-digit numbers
Complete this activity linked to the video. If the children are finding these new methods tricky tell them to use the grid method they are used to, try the new way as this is what they will be moving on to but use the grid method if they want to check or are unsure.
Don't forget to practise your tables using TT Rockstars
Number of the week to keep your mental arithmetic skills sharp.
Week 3 4.5.20 - Other Activities:
These can be completed throughout the week:
Science: Mammal Life Cycles Worksheet.
History: Read: Ancient Greece and complete Activity 1 and Activity 2
PE: Complete any of the tasks from the Stay at home activity Brochure or try this Virtual Challenge.
Spelling: Use the spelling sheets 3/4 and 5/6 and the spelling fun document to create new ways to learn your spellings.
Extra: Complete any of these challenges on the Home Challenges sheet.
Don't forget to check Purple Mash each day for a daily activity also...
*************
Focus theme: Deadly Creatures
This week will explore deadly creatures from around the world (whilst sitting in the comfort of your own home!)
By the end of the week, not only will you know lots about some deadly creatures, you will have also created your own!
When following links online, parents should monitor that children are remaining on that page only and are keeping safe online.
Literacy - Day 5 - 1.5.20
Create a fact file page about the deadly creature you designed yesterday.
Think about ensuring you have answered key questions for your reader such as; Where does it live? What makes it deadly? What does it eat? Where and how does it hunt?
You may wish to use these examples (on pages 5 and 6) to help you with your layout from ‘Lesser Spotted Animals’ by Martin Brown.
https://www.lovereading4kids.co.uk/book/13926/Lesser-Spotted-Animals-by-Martin-Brown.html
If possible, you could also film a ‘Deadly 60’ video about your new creature – imagine you are Steve Backshall on the hunt for your deadly creature. Explain to the audience what you are hunting – giving them key facts whilst you are on the search.
Maths - Day 5 - 1.5.20
Complete the maths challenges from this page. The children in Y5 should try questions 3 - 6 but if you want a challenge try the ones beyond number 6!
Don't forget to practise your tables using TT Rockstars
Number of the week to keep your mental arithmetic skills sharp.
Have a go at this maths activity.
****As it is PYJAMARAMA DAY here is a link to activities you can do at home to have some fun! DON'T FORGET to take pictures in your pyjamas of you reading your favourite book! ****
Literacy Day 4 - 30.4.20
Based on all you have read so far this week, design your own deadly creature.
This could be a hybrid of your favourite deadly creatures such as a cobra snake and a tiger combined or a completely new creature.
Give a name for your deadly creature and draw a picture of it – labelling the key ‘deadly’ features around the image.
Write a few sentences to describe your creature explaining why it is so deadly.
Maths - Day 4 - 30.4.20
Follow the link to find a short instructional video - Adding decimals with the same number of decimal places.
Complete this activity linked to the video.
Don't forget to practise your tables using TT Rockstars
Number of the week to keep your mental arithmetic skills sharp.
Have a go at this maths activity.
Week 2 27.4.20 - Other Activities:
These can be completed throughout the week:
Science: Bird Life Cycles Worksheet
History: Read: Who were the Ancient Greeks? and complete the activity: What do you already know about the Ancient Greeks and What would you like to find out?
Art: Look at the Ancient Greek Vases – read the information and complete your own vase.
PE: Complete any of the tasks on the PE Home Learning Challenge sheet.
Spelling: Use the spelling sheets 3/4 and 5/6 and the spelling fun document to create new ways to learn your spellings.
Extra: Complete any of these challenges on the Home Challenges sheet.
First News – a copy of first news is provided for you to read!
Don't forget to check Purple Mash each day for a daily activity also...
Literacy Day 3 - 29.4.20 - I look forward to the outcome of this one!
Read the following two extracts about snakes, making a note of any key words or phrases used:
‘Predators’ By Steve Backshall:
https://www.lovereading4kids.co.uk/book/8563/Predators-by-Steve-Backshall.html
‘100 Most Feared Creatures‘ by Anna Claybourne:
https://www.lovereading4kids.co.uk/book/13030/100-Most-Feared-Creatures-by-Anna-Claybourne.html
Now watch ‘Iguana vs Snakes’ scene taken from Planet Earth II: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rv9hn4IGofM
Imagine you are the new ‘David Attenborough’ or ‘Steve Backshall’ and have been asked to narrate this scene (be the voice-over for the scene).
Write the narrative you would say to accompany this scene. Try to include lots of facts about snakes using the key words and phrases you have jotted down.
You may wish to read aloud your voice over to a family member and, if possible, record it to send to your teacher!
Maths - Day 3 - 29.4.20
Follow the link to find a short instructional video - Adding decimals with the same number of decimal places.
Complete this activity linked to the video.
Don't forget to practise your tables using TT Rockstars
Number of the week to keep your mental arithmetic skills sharp.
Have a go at this maths game.
Week 2 27.4.20 - Other Activities:
These can be completed throughout the week:
Science: Bird Life Cycles Worksheet
History: Read: Who were the Ancient Greeks? and complete the activity: What do you already know about the Ancient Greeks and What would you like to find out?
Art: Look at the Ancient Greek Vases – read the information and complete your own vase.
PE: Complete any of the tasks on the PE Home Learning Challenge sheet.
Spelling: Use the spelling sheets 3/4 and 5/6 and the spelling fun document to create new ways to learn your spellings.
Extra: Complete any of these challenges on the Home Challenges sheet.
First News – a copy of first news is provided for you to read!
Don't forget to check Purple Mash each day for a daily activity also...
Literacy Day 2 - 28.4.20 - I think you will really enjoy this:
Read and watch about these deadly animals. For each animal, jot down any words or phrases that grab your attention as you go:
The King Cobra:
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCNJiXnYBVI
Read: https://www.dkfindout.com/uk/animals-and-nature/reptiles/cobras/
The Blue-ringed Octopus:
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=om9iq4mo9fI
Read: https://www.dkfindout.com/uk/animals-and-nature/squid-snails-and-shellfish/blue-ringed-octopus/
The Honey Badger:
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrFboy3TfiE
Read: https://www.dkfindout.com/uk/animals-and-nature/badgers/honey-badger/
Based on what you have learnt, create a quiz for a family member, adult or teacher to answer. An example of a quiz based on deadly animals can be found here:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/quizzes/deadly-60-felines-and-fangs-quiz
Maths - Day 2 - 28.4.20
Follow the link to find a short instructional video - Adding decimals with the same number of decimal places.
Complete this activity linked to the video.
Don't forget to practise your tables using TT Rockstars
Number of the week to keep your mental arithmetic skills sharp.
Week 2 27.4.20 - Other Activities:
These can be completed throughout the week:
Science: Bird Life Cycles Worksheet
History: Read: Who were the Ancient Greeks? and complete the activity: What do you already know about the Ancient Greeks and What would you like to find out?
Art: Look at the Ancient Greek Vases – read the information and complete your own vase.
PE: Complete any of the tasks on the PE Home Learning Challenge sheet.
Spelling: Use the spelling sheets 3/4 and 5/6 and the spelling fun document to create new ways to learn your spellings.
Extra: Complete any of these challenges on the Home Challenges sheet.
First News – a copy of first news is provided for you to read!
Don't forget to check Purple Mash each day for a daily activity also...
Literacy - Day 1 - 27.4.20
Read the following extract from ‘Deadly Factbook: Mammals’ by Steve Backshall:
https://www.lovereading4kids.co.uk/search?s=deadly+mammals
Task:
Write three sentences to describe each of the five animals you have read about. Try to include some of the descriptive words used in the text, such as ‘sublime sense of smell’ (used to describe the polar bear).
Choose your favourite animal that you have read about today and create a fact file about it.
Maths - Day 1 - 27.4.20
Follow the link to find a short instructional video - Adding decimals with the same number of decimal places.
Complete this activity linked to the video.
Don't forget to practise your tables using TT Rockstars
A maths problem for you to solve.
Week 2 27.4.20 - Other Activities:
These can be completed throughout the week:
Science: Bird Life Cycles Worksheet
History: Read: Who were the Ancient Greeks? and complete the activity: What do you already know about the Ancient Greeks and What would you like to find out?
Art: Look at the Ancient Greek Vases – read the information and complete your own vase.
PE: Complete any of the tasks on the PE Home Learning Challenge sheet.
Spelling: Use the spelling sheets 3/4 and 5/6 and the spelling fun document to create new ways to learn your spellings.
Extra: Complete any of these challenges on the Home Challenges sheet.
First News – a copy of first news is provided for you to read!
Don't forget to check Purple Mash each day for a daily activity also...
WEEK COMMENCING 20.4.20
I hope you are all well and have had a great time over the Easter Holidays. The Literacy Team that we work closely with have designed a series of daily Literacy tasks for you to complete. I will be putting them on here everyday so you can check and use the information to create some quality English work. The daily tasks follow a weekly theme and this week it is all about Ancient Greece and Greek Myths.
I will also be adding Maths links daily that will give you an online lesson and a task to complete.
Following the Literacy and the Maths I have given you other topic work to complete either via here or on Purple Mash. These tasks will be set weekly and some of them are ongoing for the foreseeable future.
I would love it after you have completed any of the tasks each day for you to send me a picture either via Facebook or Seesaw. From this work we will be choosing star piece of work each day and also every Friday - Pupil of the Week will be chosen from those children who are trying hard with their home learning. This does not have to be something I have set as long as you have sent evidence of what you have been up to!
Year 5 Literacy Task
Focus theme: Ancient Greece.
This week, the children will explore Greek Gods, Greek myths and Greek monsters leading up to writing their own monster vs. hero fight scene.
For further stretch, children may be encouraged to blend action, dialogue and description within and across their paragraphs.
Literacy Day 5 24.4.20
We have come to end of our topic on Ancient Greece so now it is time to put everything you have found out into practise!! I hope you have enjoyed this topic. I can tell you now next weeks is very exciting!!!
Extended write:
Using all you have read / watched throughout the week, create a fight scene/chapter between a hero (this may be you!) and the Greek creature you created yesterday.
Try to include some ‘ing opener’ sentences and interesting words/phrases which you have collected throughout the week.
Once you have written this, you may want to read it aloud to a family member or even record the reading to send to your teacher!
If you loved this week, why not try some of these additional activities?
- Continue reading other Greek myths here: https://www.greekmyths4kids.com/
- Download a Greek magazine here: https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/primary-resource/ancient-greeks-primary-resource/read and enjoy and then create your own entry.
- Create a comic strip for a Greek myth. Websites such as ‘Storyboard That’ https://www.storyboardthat.com/can be used to create your comic.
Numeracy Day 5
You have using TTRockstars all week to practise your timetable. Now test yourself with these challenges:
An extra game for you to play to end the week.
Don't Forget - if you haven't tried some of these activities now is the time!! These will be changing on Monday.
Week 1 20.4.20 - Other Activities to complete throughout the week.
History – Ancient Greeks. Please read this Powerpoint and then complete the worksheet.
Science – Amphibian Life Cycles – Read the information and complete the tasks.
PE – Complete the 60 second challenges –
Can you beat your scores each day? Use the chart to track your progress.
Art – Use this chart and see how many of these activities you can complete. Send pictures of your finished products to me on Seesaw or Facebook.
Spanish – Use this Powerpoint and activities to revise and learn new phrases.
Home challenge - Compete any of these tasks over the next few weeks to earn awards.. You can either send me the evidence via Seesaw or Facebook or you can make a collection of evidence to bring to school when we return. I do not expect you do complete them all this week.
Y3/4 Spelling list here and 5/6 Spelling list here – test yourself to see how many of these words you can now spell. Use this document over the coming weeks to show different ways to learn your spellings. Keep challenging yourself.
Please check Purple Mash Daily – there will be a task set each day.
Day 4 Literacy 23.4.20
Research Greek monsters here: https://greekgodsandgoddesses.net/creatures/
Another great site for Greek Monsters
Write down facts about your three favourites.
Have a quick look at the extract from ‘Myth Match: A Fantastical Flipbook of Extraordinary Beasts’ here:
https://www.lovereading4kids.co.uk/book/15071/Myth-Match-by-Good-Wives-and-Warriors.html
Based on this, create your own Greek monster hybrid, such as a ‘Chimarion’ a mixture of a Chimaera and Arion.
Look here for images to help you.
Draw a picture of your Greek monster and label its features. If you need some help with the layout, have a look at the ‘Monsterology’ extract here:
https://www.lovereading4kids.co.uk/book/3647/Dr-Drakes-Collectors-Library-by-Dugald-Steer.html and use this to create your own entry.
Day 4 Maths
Here you will find a daily maths lesson - look for lesson 4 and a corresponding worksheet: https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-5/
Don’t forget to keep up with your times tables!! Tomorrow there will be a separate tables activity to keep you on your toes!!!
Here is another fun maths activity for Year 5 - aimed to keep their mental maths skills sharp.
Or try this maths game.
Don't Forget
Week 1 20.4.20 - Other Activities to complete throughout the week.
History – Ancient Greeks. Please read this Powerpoint and then complete the worksheet.
Science – Amphibian Life Cycles – Read the information and complete the tasks.
PE – Complete the 60 second challenges –
Can you beat your scores each day? Use the chart to track your progress.
Art – Use this chart and see how many of these activities you can complete. Send pictures of your finished products to me on Seesaw or Facebook.
Spanish – Use this Powerpoint and activities to revise and learn new phrases.
Home challenge - Compete any of these tasks over the next few weeks to earn awards.. You can either send me the evidence via Seesaw or Facebook or you can make a collection of evidence to bring to school when we return. I do not expect you do complete them all this week.
Y3/4 Spelling list here and 5/6 Spelling list here – test yourself to see how many of these words you can now spell. Use this document over the coming weeks to show different ways to learn your spellings. Keep challenging yourself.
Please check Purple Mash Daily – there will be a task set each day.
Day 3 Literacy 22.4.20
Read Chapter 4 ‘My Mother Teaches Me Bullfighting’ from Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief here:
You can also listen as you read here:
Write down words and phrases from the text that describe the minotaur.
Now watch the film clip of the same scene here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAE_PelhISM (PG certificate).
Have a go at writing some sentences that start with words ending in ‘ing’ to describe the scene, such as: ‘Drawing his sword, Percy dived towards the fearsome creature.’
A list of words ending in ‘ing’ can be found here:
ing openers sheet (This will download as a pdf).
Use some of your ‘ing openers’ and your own ideas to write this scene in your own words.
Day 3 Maths
Here you will find a daily maths lesson and a corresponding worksheet: https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-5/
Don’t forget to keep up with your times tables!!
Here is another fun maths activity for Year 5 - aimed to keep their mental maths skills sharp.
Or try this maths game.
Don't Forget
Week 1 20.4.20 - Other Activities to complete throughout the week.
History – Ancient Greeks. Please read this Powerpoint and then complete the worksheet.
Science – Amphibian Life Cycles –
Staff
Teacher: Mrs Stammers
Teaching Assistant: Mrs McVittie
PE
Our PE lessons this half term will take place on Monday and Friday afternoons
so please ensure your child has their PE in school each week. It is essential they have a full kit to take part in the lessons each week.
Please make sure your child has removed earrings on these days and any long hair is tied up! Thank you.
Homework for Spring 1
click here for the latest homework sheet. These homework tasks are designed to be fun, inspiring and child directed.
Please work together with your child to complete 3 tasks from the selection on the sheet. The way you present the work is entirely up to you.
Many thanks.
Curriculum Letter
At the beginning of each term, your child’s class teacher will send out a new curriculum letter. These letters outline differen
Staff
Teacher: Mrs Stammers
Teaching Assistant: Mrs McVittie
PE
Our PE lessons this half term will take place on Monday and Friday afternoons
so ple
Staff
Teacher: Mrs Stammers
Teaching Assistant: Mrs McVittie
PE
Our PE lessons this half term will take place on Monday and Friday afternoons
so please ensure your child has their PE in school each week. It is essential they have a full kit to take part in the lessons each week.
Please make sure your child has removed earrings on these days and any long hair is tied up! Thank you.
Homework for Spring 1
Please click here for the latest homework sheet. These homework tasks are designed to be fun, inspiring and child directed.
Please work together with your child to complete 3 tasks from the selection on the sheet. The way you present the work is entirely up to you.
Many thanks.
Curriculum Letter
At the beginning of each term, your child’s class teacher will send out a new curriculum letter. These letters outline different topics and activities which will be undertaken over the course of the term. The letter might also indicate how you can support your child at home.
Please click below for the latest Year Five curriculum letter:
Links