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Monday 1st February 2021

Good morning, I hope you all had a good weekend. Please be ready to meet at 9am and 1.10pm for today's meetings.  This week is Mental Health Week. Look at the link below and see how many activities you can do this week. Mental Health Bingo Worship Sentence of the Day Complete Monday's Sentence of the Day task. Sentence of the Day Reading Complete two more activities on Reading Plus. Spelling Shed Maths - WALT: Compare and order fractions less than 1  Starter - Answer the Week 3 Day 1 questions on the Flashback 4 PowerPoint below. Flashback 4 Questions Flashback 4 Answers 1. 745 x 26 = 2. 972 divided by 7 = Video Only complete the first page. We will look at the second sheet tomorrow.  Worksheet Answers Extra Challenge Times Table Rock Stars English - WALT: Use spellings in context Spelling words: field, fierce, ceiling, species, society, protein, perceive, diesel, neighbour, nuisance Please complete this week's spelling story using the success criteria below. Success criter

Friday 29th January 2021

Good morning, Please be ready to meet at 9am and 1.10pm for today's meetings.  I will read out your spelling words this afternoon so make sure that you have your pen and book ready. Sentence of the Day Complete Friday's Sentence of the Day task. Sentence of the Day Reading  Complete the first two reading tasks on Reading Plus. I will explain how to do this at 9am. Spelling Shed Spelling Test - 1.10pm Open the Book Open the Book Maths - WALT: Complete number fraction sequences Starter - Answer the Week 2 Day 5 questions on the Flashback 4 PowerPoint below. Flashback 4 Questions Flashback 4 Answers 1. 92 x 87 = 2. 6521 divided by 9 = Video Worksheet Answers Extra Challenge Times Table Rock Stars English - WALT: To write an argument using cohesive devices Look back at your plan from yesterday. Write a detailed argument about your chosen question. Please follow the success criteria below: Use a range of adverbials for cohesion Use paragraphs to structure your argument Use emotive l

Thursday 28th January 2021

Good morning, Please be ready to meet at 9am and 1.10pm for today's meetings.  Sentence of the Day Complete Thursday's Sentence of the Day task. Sentence of the Day Spelling Complete the tasks on the link below. Spelling Task Spelling Shed iSingPop Assembly - Episode 4 - Respect Watch today's assembly with the iSingPop Team by clicking on the link and entering the password.   https://vimeo.com/497672198/622911d96b PASSWORD: spring This will be available for today. Maths - WALT: Convert mixed numbers into improper fractions Starter - Answer the Week 2 Day 4 questions on the Flashback 4 PowerPoint below. Flashback 4 Questions Flashback 4 Answers 1. 1638 x 23 = 2. 6502 divided by 7 = Video Worksheet Answers Extra Challenge Times Table Rock Stars English - WALT: Plan an argument using cohesive devices   Read the  Detention  sheet below. What does it argue for? What reasons does it give? Do you agree or not?  We will debate this in class.  Have a look at the use of adverbials (h

Wednesday 27th January 2021

Good morning, Please be ready to meet at 9am and 1.10pm for today's meetings.  Sentence of the Day Complete Wednesday's Sentence of the Day task. Sentence of the Day Adverbs and Conjunctions for Cohesion Cohesion Adverbs and Conjunctions Spelling Shed Maths - WALT: Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers Starter - Answer the Week 2 Day 3 questions on the Flashback 4 PowerPoint below. Flashback 4 Questions Flashback 4 Answers 1. 842 x 27 =  2. 8725 divided by 7 =  Video Worksheet Answers Extra Challenge Times Table Rock Stars English Task We have signed up for a free trial of Reading Plus. A letter has been sent to your parents with more information. I will talk you  the information during the 9am Zoom meeting. Watch the introductory video: Reading Plus Intro Having logged on to Reading Plus for the first time, you will automatically complete the initial assessment (InSight). This not only provides a baseline, but also assigns you to the most appropriate start point for the

Tuesday 26th January 2021

Good morning, Please be ready to meet at 9am and 1.10pm for today's meetings.  Sentence of the Day Complete Tuesday's Sentence of the Day task. Sentence of the Day Handwriting Handwriting 1 Handwriting 2 Spelling Shed Maths - WALT: Understand fractions greater than 1 Starter - Answer the Week 2 Day 2 questions on the Flashback 4 PowerPoint below. 6527 x 43 = 3,282 divided by 6 = Flashback 4 Questions Flashback 4 Answers Video Worksheet Answers Extra Challenge Times Table Rock Stars English - WALT: Use adverbials for cohesion I will talk you through the task when we meet at 9am. Look through the PowerPoint then find as many adverbs/adverbials as you can on the sheet below. Look at the first page of the application activity. You need to write a paragraph about an argument you have using a range of adverbials. Cohesion PP Adverbial Hunt Answers Application Activity Class 5 No Excuses Quiet Reading Find a good book and somewhere comfortable to sit. Spend at least 20 minutes reading

Monday 25th January 2021

Good morning, I hope you all had a good weekend. Please be ready to meet at 9am and 1.10pm for today's meetings.  Sentence of the Day Complete Monday's Sentence of the Day task. Sentence of the Day Reading Read the texts below and complete the questions. Fiction Comprehension Non Fiction Comprehension Answers Spelling Shed Maths - WALT: Recognise equivalent fractions Starter - Answer the Week 2 Day 1 questions on the Flashback 4 PowerPoint below. Flashback 4 Questions Flashback 4 Answers 1. 923 x 17 = 2. 4361 divided by 8 = Equivalent Fractions PP Questions Extra Challenge Answers Times Table Rock Stars English - WALT: Use spellings in context Spelling words: confer, conferring, conferred, conference, co-operate, re-escape, pilfer, pilfered, muscle, necessary Please complete this week's spelling story using the success criteria below. Success criteria: Use a relative clause Use at least two adverbials  Use an apostrophe for possession Use a subordinate clause and the end of

Friday 22nd January 2021

Good morning, Please be ready to meet at 9am and 1.10pm for today's meetings.  I will read out your spelling words this afternoon so make sure that you have your pen and book ready. Sentence of the Day Complete Friday's Sentence of the Day task. Sentence of the Day Spelling Spelling Shed Complete this week's spelling task. Spelling Sheet Spelling Test - 1.10pm Open the Book Maths - WALT: Recognise equivalent fractions Starter - Answer the Week 1 Day 5 questions on the Flashback 4 PowerPoint below. Flashback 4 Questions Flashback 4 Answers 1. 879 x 19 = 2. 6428 divided by 9 = Video Worksheet Answers Extra Challenge Times Table Rock Stars English - WALT: Identify both sides of an argument I will introduce this task during the 9am Zoom meeting.  Look at The Big Debate page from The Week Junior (see below) . Is the text  arguing for one opinion? What do you think about  the issue itself and the presentation? Notice how the ‘What you need to know’ section and first paragraph gi

Thursday 21st January 2021

Good morning, Please be ready to meet at 9am and 1.10pm for today's meetings.  Sentence of the Day Complete Thursday's Sentence of the Day task. Sentence of the Day Reading  Non Fiction Reading Answers Spelling Shed iSingPop Assembly - Episode 3 - Love Watch today's assembly with the iSingPop Team by clicking on the link and entering the password.   There are also some activities that accompany the assembly (see below).   https://vimeo.com/showcase/7906350 PASSWORD: spring This will be available for today. iSingPop Activity Sheet Maths - WALT: Recognise equivalent fractions Today's lessons are recaps from last year. The first activity is quite straightforward so if you fully understand it, you only need to watch the video. Please complete the Equivalent Fractions sheet below once you have watched the second video.  Starter - Answer the Week 1 Day 4 questions on the Flashback 4 PowerPoint below. Flashback 4 Questions Flashback 4 Answers 1. 7638 x 87 = 2. 8526 divided by

Wednesday 20th January 2021

Good morning, Please be ready to meet at 9am and 1.10pm for today's meetings.  Sentence of the Day Complete Wednesday's Sentence of the Day task. Sentence of the Day Semicolons Complete the sheet below. When you have finished, think of at least 5 of your own semicolon sentences. Semicolon Sheet Spelling Shed Maths - WALT: Divide with remainders Starter - Answer the Week 1 Day 3 questions on the Flashback 4 PowerPoint below. Flashback 4 Questions Flashback 4 Answers 1. 569 x 52 =  2. 6521 divided by 3 =  Divide PP Questions Answers Extra Challenge Times Table Rock Stars English - WALT: Analyse features of an argument text I will talk you through today's task in the morning meeting. You are going to analyse an argument text for key features. These features can be found on the link below. As many of you you are unable to print, I suggest writing down examples of key features in your books. Argument Texts Class 5 No Excuses Quiet Reading Find a good book and somewhere comfortab

Tuesday 19th January 2021

Good morning, Please be ready to meet at 9am and 1.10pm for today's meetings.  Sentence of the Day Complete Tuesday's Sentence of the Day task. Sentence of the Day Handwriting Handwriting 1 Handwriting 2 Spelling Shed Maths - WALT: Divide with remainders Starter - Answer the Week 1 Day 2 questions on the Flashback 4 PowerPoint below. 6527 x 43 = 3,282 divided by 6 = Flashback 4 Questions Flashback 4 Answers Video Worksheet Answers Today's challenge is from the NRICH website. The computer will think of a number between 1 and 100. Can you work out what it is? Choose a divisor and the computer will give you some information about the number. The fewer divisions you require, the more points you get: If you identify the number correctly after 1 or 2 divisions  - you gain 12 points 3 divisions - you gain 11 points 4 divisions - you gain 9 points 5 divisions - you gain 6 points 6 divisions - you gain 3 points 7 or more divisions - you gain 1 point   If you guess wrongly you lose 1

Monday 18th January 2021

Good morning, I hope that you all had a great weekend. Please be ready to meet at 9am and 1.10pm for today's meetings.  Sentence of the Day Complete Monday's Sentence of the Day task. Sentence of the Day Reading Read the text and complete the questions. Reading Comprehension Answers Spelling Shed Maths - WALT: Divide  4-digit by 1-digit numbers Starter - For the next few weeks you will be answering questions on the Flashback 4 PowerPoint below. Flashback 4 Questions Flashback 4 Answers Video Worksheet Answers Today's challenge is from the NRICH website. The computer will think of a number between 1 and 100. Can you work out what it is? Choose a divisor and the computer will give you some information about the number. The fewer divisions you require, the more points you get: If you identify the number correctly after 1 or 2 divisions  - you gain 12 points 3 divisions - you gain 11 points 4 divisions - you gain 9 points 5 divisions - you gain 6 points 6 divisions - you gain 3

Friday 15th January 2021

Good morning, Please be ready to meet at 9am and 1.10pm for today's meetings.  I will read out your spelling words this afternoon so make sure that you have your pen and book ready. Timetable Sentence of the Day Complete Friday's Sentence of the Day task. Sentence of the Day Open the Book Spelling Spelling Shed Complete this week's spelling task. Spelling Sheet Spelling Test - 1.10pm Maths - WALT: Divide  3-digit by 1-digit numbers Starter 879 x 9 = ? ÷ 3 = 20  3/5 of 250 =  60 x 60 =  896,932 – 1,859 =  Video Worksheet Answers Extra Challenge Times Table Rock Stars English - WALT: Write a short story Use your plan from yesterday to write your short story. Make sure that you complete the success criteria evidence sheet (see below). Please check and edit your work when you have finished. It would great to hear some stories this afternoon. Success Criteria Class 5 No Excuses Quiet Reading Find a good book and somewhere comfortable to sit. Spend at least 20 minutes reading ind

Thursday 14th January 2021

Good morning, Please be ready to meet at 9am and 1.10pm for today's meetings. Here is a suggested timetable for the next few weeks: Timetable Sentence of the Day Complete Thursday's Sentence of the Day task. Sentence of the Day Reading Complete today's reading task. There are 3 levels to choose from. Most of you should attempt the more challenging 3 star text and questions. Reading Comprehension iSingPop Assembly - Episode 2 Watch today's assembly with the iSingPop Team by clicking on the link and entering the password.   There are also some activities that accompany the assembly.   https://vimeo.com/showcase/7906350 PASSWORD: spring This will be available for today only. Maths - WALT: Divide  2-digit by 1-digit numbers There are two videos and two worksheets to view today. These lessons are a recap of last year's work. Starter 700 + 200 = 4/5 of 600 =  638 x 5 =  500 x 600 =  88,483 – 79,948 =  Video 1 Video 2 Worksheet 1 Worksheet 2 Answers 1 Answers 2 Extra Chall

Wednesday 13th January 2021

Good morning, Once again, we will meet at 9am and also at 1.10pm. Sentence of the Day Complete Wednesday's Sentence of the Day task. Adverbs Complete the adverbs sheet below. Adverbs Maths - WALT: Multiply 4-digit by 2-digit numbers Starter 3,763 ÷ 3 =  30 x 60 =  1/3 + 1/3=  7/12 x 144 =  17,953 – 11,695 =  Video Worksheet Answers Extra Challenge English - WALT: Use semi-colons accurately Semi-colon PP Complete the tasks on the following worksheet in your books: Semi-colon Tasks Spelling Shed Quiet Reading Find a good book and somewhere comfortable to sit. Spend at least 20 minutes reading independently. P.E. Take part in today's Joe Wicks workout. French Mrs Gifford is aiming to deliver a live lesson so please log back in to Zoom at 2.10pm. Song Words Vocab List Worksheet Answers

Tuesday 12th January 2021

Good morning, Please log in to Zoom for our 9am meeting. We will also meet at 1.10pm. Sentence of the Day Complete Tuesday's Sentence of the Day task. Handwriting Neatly copy the handwriting tasks into your book. Handwriting 1 Handwriting 2 English - WALT: Describe a spooky setting Read the extract below and identify where vocabulary has been used effectively. Spooky Story Example Use the sheet below to plan your own story setting. You can use one of the pictures on the sheets or think of your own. Setting Plan Write your own setting description. Remember, you only have to write the opening to a chapter or story. Use the vocab sheet below if you need it. Vocab Make sure that you include: A range of descriptive adjectives A range of clauses (relative and subordinate) A range of adverbials A range of accurate punctuation Check and edit your work when you have finished. Maths - WALT: Multiply 4-digit by 2-digit numbers Starter 40 x 70 =  431 x 7 =  1/7 x 140 =  2/6 + 3/6 =  18,035 + 1

Monday 11th January 2021

Good morning, I hope you have all had a good weekend. It was great to see you all on Friday! Please login to Zoom for a 9:00am meeting. I will go through the day's activities with you and answer any questions you may have. We will meet again at 1.10pm later on today. Sentence of the Day  Please complete the Week 2 Sentence of the Day task for Monday. Spellings transfer, transferring, transferred, transference, co-author, re-enter, differ, differed, individual, language Don't forget to go on to Spelling Shed! Reading  Read the text and answer the questions on the link below (answers included). Reading Comprehension Joe Wicks is back! Have a go at today's workout. Joe Wicks Workout English - WALT: Use spelling words in context Please complete this week's spelling story using the success criteria below. Success criteria: Use a relative clause Use at least two adverbials  Use an apostrophe for possession Use a subordinate clause and the beginning of a sentence Use inverted

Friday 8th January 2021

Good morning, I hope you all had a good day yesterday. At 1:10pm, I will be hosting a Zoom meeting with you all. The office will send a link to your parent's email address. Sentence of the Day Complete Friday's Sentence of the Day task. Spelling Task Spelling Sheet Spelling Test - Ask someone at home to test you on this week's spellings. English - WALT: Use relative clauses Look at the PowerPoint below and the BBC videos. Complete the 3 activities on the BBC link. Relative Clause PP Relative Clause BBC Maths - WALT: Multiply 2-digit by 2-digit numbers Arithmetic Starter 8,473 + 12,987 = 810 ÷ 90 = 87 ÷ 10 = 6,300 – 4,201 = 7,296 ÷ 8 =  Use the link below to challenge yourself with some Countdown problems. Countdown Have a go at the questions on the PP below then complete the sheets. Multiplication PP Questions Answers Today's extra challenge is on the third page. PSHE - WALT: E xpress opinions on an issue concerning health and wellbeing Follow the instruction

Thursday 7th January 2021

Good morning! I hope you are all well.  Today's tasks: Sentence of the Day Complete Thursday's task on the from the sheet. Grammar Complete the Relative Clause sheet below. Relative Clauses English - WALT: Use a range of adverbials Look at the PowerPoint on Adverbials. Adverbials PP Complete one of the sheets below. Adverbial Worksheet Use this sheet to if you need help thinking of adverbials to use: Adverbial Examples Maths Arithmetic starter 1. 160 x 30 = 2. 87 x 6 = 3. 67 + 40 = 4. 450 ÷ 100 = 5. 11,832 + 19,873 =   WALT: Multiply by 2-digit numbers Multiplication video 2-digit Mult Worksheet Extra Challenge Science - WALT: Understand different Forces Follow the PP below and complete the sheets when requested. Forces PP Forces Activity Sheet Talk about Forces Activity Sheet I look forward to seeing you all soon. Take care, Mr Smith

Wednesday 6th January 2021

Good morning! Here are today's tasks: Please complete the Sentence of the Day task as normal (see below). Sentence of the Day Complete the handwriting sheets below. Handwriting1 Handwriting 2 Writing Read through the short stories below and complete the questions on the final page. Short stories Maths Arithmetic starter 80 + 70 = 60 x 40 = 528 ÷ 8 = 3/5 of 30 = 4,543 + 5,567 =   Watch the two videos and complete today's worksheet. Multiply Video 1 Multiply Video 2 Worksheet Answers Extra Challenge PE Watch the Yoga video below and follow along. Yoga French Mrs Gifford would like you to revise the last term's unit. Have a go at the vocab sheet below. French Vocab   French Questions Answers I hope you have a good day.  See you soon. Mr Smith

Tuesday 5th January 2021

Good morning! I hope you are all well. Here are today's tasks: Reading Read through the text on the link below and answer the questions (answers included).  Hunted Writing Using the sheet below, find as many features of a spooky story from the text above. Use different colours to create a key and identify the features on the sheet. Features of a Spooky Story Maths Watch the video  Multiplying Video Complete the worksheet. Multiplying Worksheet Answers Have a go at the extra challenge. Multiplication Challenge Music Listen to Brahms’ Lullaby  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t894eGoymio&safe=true Make a list of the instruments you can hear. Think about the purpose of a lullaby? What other instruments do you think would be good for a lullaby? Below are the words to the song ‘Don’t wake the baby!’ learn the words and then see if you can come up with a tune for it, perform it to your family. If you want you can record and send it to me? Oo-aah don’t wake the baby, Oo-aah don’t wake