Welcome back to another week of home learning. We hope that you enjoyed packing for your imaginary journeys last week. We certainly did! This week’s resources, including a copy of the timetable, are here. More specific links are available throughout the plans.
Remember if your child is in school at any point during the week the teachers will be delivering the work set for that specific day on the timetable with the exception of Monday morning’s ‘Home view report task’ which will need to be carried out by you and your child. Please prioritise this task as it will really help us inform the rest of your child’s report this year. Without your contribution there will be a lot of empty space!
All resources, including a copy of the timetable, can be found here. More specific links can be found throughout the plans.
Reading
Carry on reading for pleasure and with the texts from Bug club online. Remember to contact your teacher if you have run out of texts or you feel that your child could go up a book band. There is also a child friendly newspaper to read as part of this week’s writing task. You can find it here (link to First news pdf).
Learning objective: Learn how to summarise information from an extract, sequence events and write an advice speech bubble for the children.
The BBC have produced a fantastic lesson based on an extract of the book: Attack of the Demon Dinner Ladies. There are 3 activities to have a go at. You could do them all in one go or do one each day. Follow this link.
Spelling – Homophones
Learning objective: To understand that some words sound the same but have different meaning and put these into practice.
Have a go at this BBC Bitesize Lesson.
There is a video to watch and 3 different activities to try to apply your learning.
Writing
Task 1: Home view for school report
This week the first task we need you to complete the home contribution for this year’s school report. Given the unusual circumstances this year, we have adapted our report format and your contribution will be more important than ever! The home view is split into ‘Child’s view’ and ‘Parent’s view’. Please see the further guidance here on what to write and how to send it to us.
Task 2: Word bank and creating a narrative version of the story so far
Learning Objective: Think of key vocabulary that could be helpful in writing a story and create a narrative version.
Watch the video of Mrs Fricker taking you through the first part of our key text ‘Journey’ by Aaron Becker.
As you are watching, try to note down vocabulary in a word bank that might help you write the story so far. You will probably need to watch the video more than once or pause it to give you time to get your ideas down. Try to include words you could use to describe the people, places and events in part one the story. If you like you can use the template in the resource folder. Now create a short narrative version of the story so far. Remember to use story language. We have written the beginning of an example along with things to focus on in case you get a bit stuck.
Reduced challenge: Can you orally narrate the story so far for a family member? Put Mrs fricker on mute and talk along to the video.
Extension: Can you write the story so far as a play script and act it out for your family?
Task 3: Newspaper article
Learning Objective: Write a newspaper report about the arrival of the little girl.
Imagine that you live in that big castle. How would you feel if a stranger suddenly appeared in your city on a magical, red boat! Write a newspaper article about the girl who arrived in the city in a red boat. Who could she be? Why is she here? Think about the headline, and make it exciting. You will need a picture to go with your article too. There are a range of templates to choose from or you can write it straight into your book. If you have never read a newspaper before or you are not sure what one looks like you can have a look at a child friendly one here.
Maths
Lessons 1 and 2 will use instructions from a video tutorial. Please be aware that you will need to click back on the Summer Term Week 5 (w/c 18th May) tab, to find the correct tutorials. Before commencing the video ensure that your child has everything they need, including:
- the correct ‘Flashback4’ sheet (to be completed before the tutorial starts);
- the question worksheet (the answer sheet is also available for marking);
- a pencil;
- a workbook or piece of paper to work on.
The tutorial will ask your child to pause the video at certain points. Please ensure that they know how to do this if you are not able to sit with them. The question sheet should be completed after the tutorial.
Daily Fluency: For tasks 1 and 2, the Flashback 4 sheet should be completed before the tutorial. Three additional fluency tasks are available here. This week, they are focusing on subtraction and number bonds.
Task 1 – Multiplication
Learning Objective: Use the x symbol in multiplication sentences.
Set up the video tutorial. Remember to click on the Summer Term Week 5 (w/c 18th May) tab and scroll to Lesson 1- Multiplication sentences using the X symbol
You will need the Flashback4 Fluency Sheet and the worksheet. Please go through the answers with your child after they have completed the tutorial.
Reduced Challenge: If your child has difficulty following the tutorial, please revise making equal groups using this tutorial instead. Scroll bottom of page to Week 2 (not summer term week 2), Lesson 3 – Make equal groups. The worksheet is available here.
Extension: Try the ‘Diving into Mastery’. There are three levels of challenge here; try the simplest level and move on only if the level of challenge is appropriate.
Task 2 – Using Arrays
Learning Objective: Solve multiplication problems using arrays.
Set up the video tutorial. Remember to click on the Summer Term Week 5 (w/c 18th May) tab and scroll to Lesson 2 – Use Arrays.
You will need the Flashback4 Fluency Sheet and the worksheet. Please go through the answers with your child after they have completed the tutorial.
Reduced Challenge: If your child has difficulty following the tutorial, please revise subtraction using this tutorial instead. Scroll bottom of page Week 2 (not summer term week 2), Lesson 5 – Make arrays. The worksheet is available here.
Extension: Try the ‘Diving into Mastery’ challenges. There are three levels of challenge here; try the simplest level and move on only if the level of challenge is appropriate.
Task 3 Investigation: The Amazing Splitting Plant
The splitting plant grows in a special way.
In the first week, the stem splits into two branches. In the second week, each of these two branches split into another two branches- making four branches altogether.
This keeps happening every week, until at the end of the sixth week each branch grows a flower.
How many flowers will the plant have?
To support children with this investigation, encourage the children to draw the plant and branches or just to draw the lines as they multiply. Draw their attention after they have completed the sixth week to the number of branches the plant gained each week. What do they notice? Is there a pattern?
A picture of the plant and the answers are here.
Key questions
How many branches will there be after three weeks? Four weeks …?
How will you keep track of the number of branches?
What kinds of things have you noticed?
Extension Challenge: What if we imagine that the plant branches in different ways, maybe in 3s, 4s, 5s etc. Explore what the patterns show and look at others for 6s, 7s etc.
PE
Fitness: Please continue with some physical activity before starting to learn because it helps us to settle and focus. There are lots of on-line resources such as Joe Wicks, Cosmic Kids Yoga or a wake and shake dance or you can start to make up your own. Aim for 10/15 mins of activity. This is in addition to our daily exercise.
There is also a PE skills lesson which will help to develop balance, agility and coordination.
Music
Learning Objective: Understand and explore how music is created through tempo, dynamics and pitch.
Music can enhance or even change our emotions. Follow the PowerPoint presentation Music – soundtracks and emotions in Resources. Listen to the first 30 secs of the clips with your eyes closed and discuss any emotions it may make you feel.
Discuss how tempo (speed) or dynamics (how loud or quiet it was) of the music can affect how you felt. Introduce pitch.
Task: Create a soundtrack to your journey. It should last 30 seconds to 1 minute and can be hummed or played using any kind of instrument. Percussion instruments work very well for this kind of music. You could try body percussion or create your own instrument, for example maracas with dried rice in a container or drums with a wooden spoon and the table.
Challenge: Write a sentence describing your soundtrack using the specific musical terms tempo, dynamics and pitch.
PSHE
Learning objectives:
- I can say how I feel
- I can be kind
- I can remember good things to help myself to be hopeful for the future
Task 1: Print off a feelings wheel and stick it on to card. Colour each face. Cut out the arrow and attach it to the centre with a split pin (if you have one). Point the arrow to how you’re feeling today. Talk about how you feel.
Task 2: Kindness challenge
Read the Starfish story.
Make a list of things you could do to be kind this week. Maybe sharing your toys with your brother or sister; or tidying up your things; or being helpful for Mum or Dad; or reading someone a story; or sending someone a card … what else can you think of?
Your challenge is to colour in a starfish each time you do something kind. How many can you colour this week?
Task 3: Treasuring Memories
Complete the Lockdown reflections worksheet and talk about things you’ve done.
If you are coming back to school, you might want to complete a Back to school wellbeing sheet (scroll down for a simpler version if you want to do pictures).
Make a memories treasure chest by decorating a box. You could paint it, stick coloured paper on or add buttons, sequins or decorations of your choice. If you haven’t got a box, you could make a zig-zag scrap book and decorate the cover.
Talk about happy things you can remember about this lock down time. Put something in your treasure chest for each one – you could draw or write it on a small piece of paper; or find a small object to remind you. If you’re making a zig-zag book, you could add photos or draw pictures.
Try to feel warm and happy about each good thing as you place it in the box. Good things have happened, so you can be hopeful that more good things will happen in the future too.
Science
Learning Objectives:
1.Describe and compare the observable features of animals from a range of groups (mammals, reptiles etc).
2. Describe the main changes as young animals, including humans, grow into adults.
3. Relate to the idea that all animals are on a lifelong journey.
Have a look at the PowerPoint. We will be looking at mammals, fish, insects, birds, reptiles and amphibians.
Thinking about the different groups of animals can you take on the Grouping Challenge?
Extra Challenge: You could watch Andy’s Animal Adventures (Cbeebies) and talk about the groups that animals belong to.
We are thinking about animals and their life long journeys or ‘Life Cycles’, watch this clip.
Research Challenge: Can you pick two animals from different groups and research their life cycles? Draw or write what you have discovered about their life long journeys.
Extra Challenge: Can you talk how you will change as you continue on your life long journey?
Fun challenges: If you have soft toy animals or model animals at home can you say which group they are in? Can you move like different animals (you must be able to say what group they are in!)? Can you act out an animal life-cycle too?
Computing
Learning Objectives: Use technology to complete an animal drawing. Use technology purposefully to manipulate and store digital content. Know how to get help and support if I need it.
On the Purple Mash homepage, click on Art. Next, look at Paint Projects and choose Animals. Contact you teacher if you need a reminder of log in details.
Your Challenge is to use and develop your own computer skills to complete pictures of animals. Add the name of the animal to your picture. To Save please use your name and the name of the animal e.g. Charlie fish. Save in HIS folder. Do as many as you like.
Extra Challenge: add more information about the animal in the label. This could be facts you already know or you could do some research.
Please ensure that your child uses online material safely and knows how to turn the screen off or fetch you if they accidentally click on anything other than Purple Mash.