Learning Week 13 and Photo Gallery: 6th of July - 13th of July
Home Learning 6th of July - 13th of July
Hello again and welcome to another week of home learning. I hope everyone is well and thank you once more for the work you have been sending through. Most of this week’s learning remains subject based but I thought that next week we would focus on some end of year reflection and well- being activities which I think are just as important at this time of year even though we are not all together in school – perhaps even more so!! Again, if something else your child comes across leads some of their learning this week, feel free to email it to me.
Stay well and keep smiling everyone.
MATHS
Again, I have attached some additional maths sheets which recap on some fractions work from last year. If you feel that you want to complete these before going on to ‘fractions of sets of objects’ then feel free.
ACTIVITY 1:
This week brings us to our final week on fractions and we are learning about fractions of sets of objects. This first worksheet focuses on unit fractions, for example, finding one fifth of 25 or one third of 30. Remember, with a unit fraction, the numerator is always 1. When finding one fifth of 25 you are dividing by the denominator which is 5. When finding one third of thirty, you are dividing by the denominator which is 3. That is all you need to do! Also remember that when finding one half you are dividing by 2 and when finding one quarter you are dividing by 4. However, you can also find one quarter by using the ‘half and half again’ rule.
Have a go at ‘Fractions of a set of objects’
ACTIVITY 2:
Worksheet 2 brings you to finding non-unit fractions of amounts. The first challenge involves using bar models. As you will see the first calculation is two thirds of 15. Because you are dividing 15 by the denominator which is 3, the bar model is divided into 3 equal sections. All you need to do is divide 15 counters/circles into 3 groups using the bar model. As you need to find two thirds, you will need to count how many counters are in 2 of the groups to find your answer.
Remember, when finding non-unit fractions (where the numerator is more than 1), use the rule, divide your amount by the denominator and then multiply that answer by the numerator.
Please complete ‘Fractions of a set of objects 2’
ACTIVITY 3:
Complete your next 'Big Maths' Worksheet. If you have any queries about any of the questions, just email me and I can help out. You should have received your new Big Maths sheets in your packs.
ACTIVITY 4:
This week, complete another 3 Times Tables Rockstars sheets. In your new packs, you will see that each week has three sessions. You will also see that some weeks focus on individual facts such as just the 3, 4 or 8 times tables where as some weeks have a mixed facts focus. I suggest you begin with the individual times table facts so you can build up your confidence to the mixed facts sheets but that is just a suggestion. You can also jump on to the Times Tables Rockstars website where you can practise online and complete the 10 Garage Bands Sessions. At the end of the week, I'll look to see who has been on Rockstars and give more school 360 points out.
ACTIVITY 5:
I know that some of you will have finished or be coming to the end of your Schoffield and Sims maths booklet whereas others will still have plenty to do. If you still have pages to complete then just continue to work through the calculations at your own pace but I will also set a maths assignment on Busy Things too for everyone to do. This week's task is a ‘Fractions Quiz’ which can be found in ‘My Assignments’. There is also a ‘Halves and Quarters Quiz’ pinned to the home page which you can do.
ENGLISH
ACTIVITY 1:
READING ACTIVITY:
Reading is such an important life skill so it's crucial to set some time aside in your day to enjoy reading; whether it be by yourself, with an adult, your dog or even reading to a favourite cuddly toy! Reading can take so many forms - magazines, comics, newspapers, recipes, stories, non-fiction books... the list could go on! Listening to stories can be great fun too. I've been listening to more stories on 'Elevenses with the World of David Walliams'. As well as building up reading fluency, reading can help us learn more about the world we live in, stories take us to different places and imaginary worlds and what’s more...reading makes you an even better writer!
This reading activity is based on whatever story book you are reading at the minute or have read recently. Choose one activity, two or all three. Feel free to send any of it to me.
COMPLETE A COMPREHENSION FROM YOUR LEARNING PACK.
WRITE DOWN ANY NEW WORDS YOU HAVE FOUND IN YOUR BOOK AND USE AN ONLINE DICTIONARY OR DICTIONARY BOOK TO FIND OUT THE MEANING.
LIST 3 BETTER TITLES FOR THE BOOK YOU ARE READING.
ACTIVITY 2
This week’s spelling, punctuation and grammar focus is ‘Using apostrophes for possession’. First read the snippet of text 'Attack of the apes' (p.97) and then complete the activity sheet which goes with it. The activity sheet you need is number 98 or 99 depending on which one you have in your pack.
There is also a demonstration of how to use apostrophes on Busy Things which can be found in ‘Favourites’.
ACTIVITY 3:
Spellings: Think about the spelling group you were in when at school. These are the spellings you are focusing on this week. As well as doing the 'look, say, cover, write, approach', why not write them in different colours, in different letter styles (wobbly, bubble), small letters, big letter or why not time yourself to see how quickly you can write them all or how many times you can write one word in 30 seconds!
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Group 1 |
Group 2 |
Group 3 |
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symbol |
action |
high |
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system |
fraction |
sigh |
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mystery |
suction |
fight |
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typical |
station |
might |
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pyramid |
question |
bright |
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gym |
lotion |
sight |
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hymn |
motion |
night |
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lyric |
mention |
flight |
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style |
tension |
fright |
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type |
fiction |
tight |
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pylon |
section |
light |
Set 1 spellings
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The letter ‘y’ can make a short ‘i’ sound within words. They tend to be less common words. |
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The letter ‘y’ can make a short ‘i’ sound. There are no rules and the words must just be learnt. |
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The letter ‘y’ can make a long ‘i’ sound. There are no rules and the words must just be learnt. |
Set 2 Spellings
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A |
The ‘shun’ sound in words is most commonly spelt as ‘tion’. There are many of these words. |
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B |
A ‘shun’ sound after a long ‘a’ sound is always spelt ‘tion’. There are many of these words. |
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C |
A ‘shun’ sound after a long ‘o’ sound is spelt ‘tion’. There are only a few of these words. |
Set 3 spellings
The letters ‘igh’ together make a long ‘i’ sound (eye). They are often followed by the letter ‘t’.
ACTIVITY 4:
@ PLEASE EMAIL THIS TO ME SO I CAN SEE YOUR LIGHTHOUSE RESEARCH!
The Design and Technology unit for the summer term is ‘Lighthouses’. I would like you to do some research on lighthouses and again, you can put your research together in the form of a powerpoint, google slides or put together something that’s hand written. I have attached a couple of powerpoints below on lighthouses and this link is great for finding out more.
https://kids.kiddle.co/Lighthouse
ACTIVITY 5:
@ THIS ONE DEFINITELY NEEDS EMAILED TO ME!!
For this activity, I would like you to design a poster all about you. I would like you to draw yourself and tell me all the things you enjoy doing, all the things you feel you are good at or have become better at and can you please tell me other information such as clubs you go to such as gymnastics, choir, scouts, brownies etc. These can be clubs both in and out of school. Can you also tell me if you have been learning how to play an instrument this year. Again, this may be lessons you have in or out of school. It will be a good reminder for me and useful for me passing on to your new teachers. Design this in any way you want!
ART and DT
Now that you have researched lighthouses, why not have a go at making one! Think about what materials you might use and the shapes and colours you will need. What can you use for other features on the lighthouse? If you don’t want to make one, you could always paint one instead.
I have attached a model lighthouse below if you want to print it out and assembly it.
Have fun!
Mrs Smith