Charlie's Instructions
Published 24/02/21, by Charlie Mackinnon
Wow! Charlie we love these instructions:
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Read MoreEva's Book Review
Published 24/02/21, by Charlie MackinnonHere is what Eva thought about this book:
"I liked this book because it had weird sea creatures in it and some of them look like jellyfish and I like jellyfish."
Read MorePhoebe's Book Review
Published 24/02/21, by Charlie MackinnonHere is what Phoebe said about this book:
“I liked this book because I liked Max and Tiger making a play park out of little things like pencils and it was easy to read.”
Read MoreCharlie's Science Investigation
Published 24/02/21, by Charlie MackinnonCharlie, we love the way you created your own table to clearly record and present your findings. Well done!
Read MoreWednesday 24th February
Published 23/02/21, by Charlie Mackinnon8:50: Live Registration-
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9:00: Live English Lesson-
Today we are going to explore how to improve the wonderful sets of instructions that you completed yesterday. We will start by thinking about how to use simple sequencing vocabulary to order our instructions. Then we will use a writing frame to help us write a catchy and interesting introduction. If we have time, we will also think about how to create a ‘You Will Need’ section.
When the lesson is finished, we want you to add the following elements to your instructions:
-sequencing vocabulary
-an introduction
-a ‘You Will Need’ section
We have now attached the modelled writing from today's live lesson to this blog post. You can use it to check that you have added all the organisational featuresw correctly.
When your writing is complete send it in so we can give you some feedback.
Reading-
Remember to read at home for at least 20 minutes today. Then you can tune into the next chapter of The Witches.
Maths-
Start by watching Mr M’s learning video.
In this lesson we revisit an addition technique that was taught earlier in the year- expanded vertical addition.
Activity: Visit Mr M’s shop. Pick two items from Mr M’s shop. Find the total value using the partition method. Repeat this with at least 5 calculations.
Extension 1: Create problems where you know the sum of the 1s column with be 10 or larger. This will mean that you have to cross a 10s barrier in order to calculate your answer.
Extension 2: Can you use this method to find the total value of 3 items? What about 4 items?
Number Fluency-
Today we are going to continue to think about subtraction facts and related subtraction facts. Start by watching Mr M’s learning video.
Now take a bar model from the sheet and use it to come up with as many different related subtraction calculations as possible.
R.E.-
Now have a go at the attached R.E. activity. it is all about Humanism.
Read MoreTuesday 23rd February
Published 23/02/21, by Charlie Mackinnon8:50: Live Registration-
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9:00: Live English Lesson-
In today’s lesson, we are going to explore how to use the and/or/because/so/as conjunctions to add extra detail to the basic instructions that we created yesterday.
Once you have attended the live lesson, use your understanding to add additional clauses to your basic instructions.
e.g. Put Mr M’s computer in the bin so he cannot do any work.
You can either use the sentences that you wrote yesterday or pick 5 sentences from the class bank of ideas attached to this post.
When your sentences are complete, please send them into us so we can give you some feedback.
Here is the recording of this live lesson. It will be available for 24 hours after recording.
Reading-
Remember to read for at least 20 minutes at home today. Please select a book from Oxford Owl, read it and then send us in a mini-review so we can post it on the blog and recommend it to your classmates.
Maths-
First watch this learning video:
Aut2.10.5 - Make the same amount on Vimeo
Then complete the ‘Make The Same Amount’ worksheet.
Now try this activity, ‘Comparing Money’ worksheet.
Watch this video to help if required: Aut2.11.1 - Compare money on Vimeo
Number Fluency-
Today we are going to focus on subtraction facts. Start by watching Mr M’s learning video.
Now use this understanding to complete the arithmetic problems attached to this post. Try hard to solve each problem using a subtraction fact.
TOP TIP: If you are not sure, use the bar model to support you.
Science-
In this lesson, we will be learning about solid objects. You will be investigating how you can change the shape of solid objects using items in your home. You will need a piece of paper, a pencil and some household objects which will be explained in the video.
To complete this Science lesson please follow this link:
How can the shape of solid objects be changed? (thenational.academy)
Read MorePhoebe's Coin Challenge
Published 22/02/21, by Charlie MackinnonWhat a fantastic scientific discovery Phoebe!
Read MoreHayden's Pancake Challenge!
Published 22/02/21, by Charlie MackinnonWow! What fantastic pancakes Hayden.
Read MoreAiyan's Pancake Challenge!
Published 22/02/21, by Charlie MackinnonWhat a deliscious Friday Challenge!
Read MoreMonday 22nd February
Published 21/02/21, by Charlie MackinnonSorry- we are having some major technical issues at school this morning. At the moment, the internet is down and we have had to cancel all live lessons for today. We are hoping to get things up and running for tomorrow and will let you know as soon as the problem is fixed.
(NOT LIVE) English Lesson:
This morning, we will be introducing a new writing genre- instructions.
Activity: Our first piece of writing will be one of the following titles:
How to Make Mr Mackinnon Angry
How to Make Mrs Banner Angry
How to Make Mrs Johnson Angry
Your job is to come up with 5 instructions that you would give to a fellow class mate if you wanted to make these people very angry.
When you have completed your 5 instruction sentences, please send them in to us so we can share them with the rest of the class.
Hopefully, we will have a live lesson tomorrow so we can revisit these sentences and learn a little bit about imperative (bossy verbs).
Reading-
Remember to read at home for at least 20 minutes today. Also, have a go at the ‘Tale of Two Feathers’ reading comprehension activity. If you need help reading the text, read it with a grown–up and then try to answer the questions on your own (remember you can pick the 1,2 or 3 Star Challenge).
Maths-
Today, we have two problem solving activities for you to complete to help you remember about our learning on money;
Activity 1: How many different ways can you pay for the 75p bottle of water?
Activity 2: How many different ways can you pay for the £36 video game?
Try you best to work in a systematic way. For example, try starting using the coins/notes with the largest value.
Please send in your completed work so we can give you some feedback.
Number Fluency-
Before half term, we explored how to use the bridging through 10 techniques to add single digit numbers for which we did not know the number bonds. e.g. 8 + 6
If you are still getting to grips with the bridging through 10 technique, keep on working at it before moving on to today’s activity. You can watch a learning video on bridging through 10 here:
This week, we are going to learn how to use and apply this technique to solve even trickier problems. Please start by watching Mr M’s learning video.
Now use this technique to solve the attached arithmetic problems.
P.E.-
In this lesson, we will develop our gymnastics vocabulary by learning some intermediate balances and think about how using body tension and control can make our balances look effective. We will understand what impact regular gymnastics can have on our body. Please note this lesson will require some physical exercise and additional equipment, beyond a pen, pencil or paper. Please see the equipment slide near the start of the lesson video and make sure your child is adequately supervised when equipment is required. Parents and carers are responsible for ensuring that children follow the correct safety advice provided at the start of this lesson and the instructions the teacher gives during the lesson. Parents and carers are responsible for supervising activities where required and for seeking medical advice in advance if your child has a medical condition that may prevent them taking part in physical activity.
To complete this lesson, please follow this link:
Read MoreThis Week's Learning
Published 21/02/21, by Charlie MackinnonTerm 4 Week 1
This week, we are going to start a brand new topic called, ‘A Knights Quest’. In this topic, we will explore the facts and fiction that surrounds Knights and Castles. We will use both primary and secondary sources of information to explore medieval knights and castles and focus particular attention on the Norman invasion of England and the struggle for the crown. We will also read stories about Knights and Castles and use these to inspire our own quest narrative. We will design our own kingdom, inhabit it with heroes and villains and plan a quest for our brave Knight to complete. We will use this quest as inspiration to complete pieces of instruction, description and narrative writing.
In English this week, we are going to start to learn about instruction writing. We will learn the basic requirements of an instruction text and then use them to create our own piece of instruction writing. We will also complete a range of reading activities including a live story time where we will read an information text about Knights and Castles.
In Maths, we will refresh our understanding of money and then explore how we can use previously learned addition techniques to add values of money efficiently. In number fluency, we will continue to expand our repertoire of mental addition techniques.
We will also complete a range of Science, P.E, R.E, Art and Design activities in line with our normal time-table.
On Friday things will be a little different. We will not post any new English or Maths activities. Instead we will give you some time to catch up with activities that you missed out on during the week. We will set a create task and some Friday Challenges to keep you busy and give you a chance to work away from the screen. Remember, if you complete any of the Friday challenges, send them in to us so we can show them off during celebration assembly. Who knows, you might even win a Friday Challenge certificate!
Read MoreFriday Challenge!
Published 13/02/21, by Charlie Mackinnon
Next week is Shrove Tuesday. Therefore, this challenge is all about Pancakes! Today we are presenting you with a selection of Pancake related challenges to choose from.
Design Your Own Pancake Topping:
Lemon and sugar is a traditional topping to put on your pancakes. Can you design something a little more adventurous and personal to you.
Can you create a labelled diagram of what your pancakes will look like?
Can you create a set of instructions to make your pancakes?
Make You Own Pancakes:
Find a recipe. Measure out the ingredients. With the help of an adult cook your own Pancakes.
A Flipping Challenge:
Flipping Pancakes is an important part of the pancake cooking process. Today we are challenging you to investigate the following question:
‘What material is best for flipping?’
Here is what you need to do:
-Ask to borrow a frying pan from your kitchen.
-Pick a material (cardboard for example).
-Cut out a pancake sized circle from your material.
-Test how easy it is to flip. How will you measure this? Perhaps you might like to see how many successful flips you can do with it in 30 seconds.
-Record your results.
-Repeat your investigation with a range of different materials.
When you have finished your investigation, email us and tell us what you found out.