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  • This Week's Learning

    Published 23/03/22, by Charlie Mackinnon

    Term 4 Week 5

    In English the week, we are going to create one final character description. We will pick a character from our quest and use and apply all of the descriptive techniques we have learned this term to describe them. 

    In Maths, we will continue to focus on money. This week we will explore how finding the difference can be used find out how much more or less someone has. We will also use this technique to calculate change. Finally, we will use these skills to solve 1 and 2-step problems. 

    In Science and Computing, we will focus on using computer software to create block diagrams in order to present data. 

    We will also complete Spelling, Guided Reading, Number Fluency, PE, PHSCE, RE and Design and the Arts activities as well. 

    If you have any questions or queries about any of these activities, please do not hesitate to contact us directly using the class email address. 

     

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  • Maths Home Learning

    Published 23/03/22, by Charlie Mackinnon

    This week, we have spent some time looking at Statistics. So far we have looked at tally charts, pictograms and block diagrams. 

    Start by watching this learning video and then have a go at this block diagram activity. 

    Spr2.6.4 - Block Diagrams on Vimeo

    We have also added the answers so that you can check your work. 

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  • Spelling Home Learning

    Published 23/03/22, by Charlie Mackinnon

    Term 4 Week 2

    I have attached a list of some of the tricky words that we have been focusing on over this term. The words at the start of the list are those that we have given out in previous week's spelling home learning. 

    Step 1: Read the list and make sure you can fluently read these words. Remember, they are tricky words so we don't want to be using our phonics skills to read them. 

    Step 2: Underline any words which you struggled to read. Write them on flashcards and put them up in your room. Try and read them every time you see them. 

    Step 3: Take the first 10 words on the list. 

    door

    floor

    poor

    because

    find

    kind

    mind

    behind

    child

    children

    How many of these can you spell accurately? Get a member of your family to test you. 

    Step 4: Make a list of the words which you struggled to spell. Practise spelling them regularly using the Read, Say, Cover, Write, Check technique. 

    Step 5: When you are ready, move on to the next 10 spellings.  

    EXTENSION: If you are looking for an extra challenge, can you use 1, 2 or even 3 of these words in a fully punctuated sentence?  

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  • Maths Home Learning

    Published 17/03/22, by Charlie Mackinnon

    Term 4 Week 4

    This week we have been learning about money. 

    Watch this learning video and then have a go at this worksheet. 

    Aut2.10.4 - Select money on Vimeo

     

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  • English Home Learning

    Published 17/03/22, by Charlie Mackinnon

    Term 4 Week 4

    This week we would like you to have a go at describing the dragon from our quest. 

    Attached is all the information you need to complete this activity at home. 

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  • This Week's Learning

    Published 17/03/22, by Charlie Mackinnon

    Term 4 Week 4

    In English this week, we have been creating a character description for the dragon from our Class Quest. We are going to use a range of techniques to help describe the dragon including adjectives, similes and adverbial phrases. We are also going to collect useful words and phrases from our reading to describe the dragon in even more detail. 

    In Maths, we are focusing on money. We are going to focus on selecting the coins and notes required to make specific amounts. Next we are going to explore how to find different ways to make the same amount. Then we are going to use our understanding of addition to find total amounts of money. We will also make sure that we use and apply all of this understanding to solve problems. 

    In Science and Computing, we are focusing on data collection and presentation. We will start by exploring tally charts and pictograms. Then, we will explore how we can use computer software to create our own pictograms. 

    We will also complete Spelling, Guided Reading, PE, RE and Design and the Arts activities as well. 

    As always, if you have any questions or queries relating to these activities, please do not hesitate to get in touch via the class email address. 

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  • Maths Home Learning

    Published 07/03/22, by Charlie Mackinnon

    Term 4 Week 3

    This week we are learning all about money. Start by watching this learning video: 

    Aut2.10.2 - Count money - pounds on Vimeo

    Now have a go at the attached worksheet. We have attached the answers to the blog so you can check your own work. 

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  • Spelling Home Learning

    Published 07/03/22, by Charlie Mackinnon

    Term 4 Week 2

    I have attached a list of some of the tricky words that we have been focusing on over this year. The words at the start of the list are those that we have given out in previous week's spelling home learning. The words at the end of the list are new.  

    Step 1: Read the list and make sure you can fluently read these words. Remember, they are tricky words so we don't want to be using our phonics skills to read them. 

    Step 2: Underline any words which you struggled to read. Write them on flashcards and put them up in your room. Try and read them every time you see them. 

    Step 3: Take the first 10 words on the list. 

    the

    a

    are

    is

    I

    he

    she

    we

    my

    do                  

    How many of these can you spell accurately? Get a member of your family to test you. 

    Step 4: Make a list of the words which you struggled to spell. Practise spelling them regularly using the Read, Say, Cover, Write, Check technique. 

    Step 5: When you are ready, move on to the next 10 spellings.  

    EXTENSION: If you are looking for an extra challenge, can you use 1, 2 or even 3 of these words in a fully punctuated sentence?  

     

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  • This Week's Learning

    Published 07/03/22, by Charlie Mackinnon

    Term 4 Week 3

    In English this week we are going to continue and complete the character descriptions for the hero of our quest- Sir Fred. We are going to explore how we can show our audience what type of character he is by detailing his actions. We are also going to use similes, adverbial phrases and adjectives to create descriptive sentences. Finally, we are going to create exclamation sentences to complete our descriptions.

    In Maths we are going to focus on money. We are going to revisit our previous learning on identifying and ordering coins and notes according to their value. Next, we are going to use and apply our counting and arithmetic skills to total values of money. Finally, we are going to use and apply these skills to solve some problems.

    In Science and Computing we are going to turn our attention to data handling and presentation. We will start by exploring the use of tally charts to efficiently and reliably collect and record data.

    We will also complete spelling, guided reading, PE, RE, PHSCE and Design and the Arts lessons as well.

    As always, if you would like to know more about any of these activities, please do not hesitate to contact us directly using the class email address.    

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  • Maths Home Learning

    Published 25/02/22, by Charlie Mackinnon

    Term 4 Week 2

    This week we have been working on multiplication and division. If you are looking for some extra division practise, please watch this video and try the attached activity. 

    Spr2.4.1 - Divide by 2 on Vimeo

    We have also added the answers, so you can check your own work. 

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  • English Home Learning

    Published 25/02/22, by Charlie Mackinnon

    Term 4 Week 2

    Please try the attached activity which challenges you to make historical discoveries about the Norman invasion of Britain in 1066. 

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  • This Week's Learning

    Published 25/02/22, by Charlie Mackinnon

    Term 4 Week 2

    In English this week, we are going to finish our pieces of information writing which explain the events surrounding the battle for the English Crown in 1066. We will focus on using sequencing vocabulary, directional vocabulary and historical vocabulary to produce accurate and precise pieces of information writing. Next, we will turn our attention to narrative writing. We will use the kingdom and quest that we have already created as the basis for our writing. We will begin by creating a character description for our hero- Sir Fred.

    In Maths, we will begin by completing a reasoning activity all about multiplication. We will investigate whether swapping the factors around in a multiplication calculation affects the product. Next, we will use the multiplication and division skills that we have learned over the last few weeks to become fluent at solving both arithmetic and reasoning problems.

    In Science and Computing, we will use the best digital photograph that we took last week and explore how we can use photo-editing software to make it even better.

    We will also complete guided reading, spelling, number-fluency, Zippy’s Friends, PE, RE and Design and the Arts lessons.

    If you would like to know more about any activity that we have covered this week, please do not hesitate to contact us directly via the class email address.        

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