Class Page - Year 3 - Archive - January 2021
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Friday 29th January 2021 |
English |
The Firework Maker’s Daughter L.I. I can explore the genre of a book Success Criteria:
In today’s lesson you will explore the genre of the book, ‘The Firework Maker’s Daughter’ by Phillip Pullman. We will analyse whether we think this story is a quest narrative. We will bring our prior knowledge of quest narrative features, explore what a quest narrative means, then apply this to the text. You will need a pen and paper to take part in the writing tasks. Click the link below and press play to join the video lesson: |
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Grammar - Articles A and An LI: I can use the articles A and An correctly Watch the introduction song then have a go at the activity pack where you will be applying your knowledge of when to use the article A or An depending on whether a word begins with a vowel and consonant sound. |
Maths |
New topic – STATISTICS LI: To make tally charts.
Something less challenging - Make tally charts |
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Reading |
Remember to take the time to sit back and enjoy a story! |
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Geography |
Comparing Different Climates L.I. I can compare the climate of the Tropics with the UK climate. Success criteria: · I can identify the location of the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn. · I can identify differences between the UK and the Tropics. · I can identify similarities between the UK and the Tropics. Read through these slides to find out about the climate of the Tropics. Next, choose an area of the Tropics on the Weather Areas cards and research the climate of your area using the Weather Report sheet. |
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Music |
Watch this lovely video about music around the world and listen closely. Sway in time to the music. Notice changes in the rhythm and pulse. I wonder if you can find your own rhythm using what you have available to you ? I used a saucepan and a wooden spoon. Repeat the video a few times and practice singing along with the lyrics: A Musical Journey Words and music by Glyn Lehmann Introduction Everywhere around the world There are people making music Their instruments, their voices Are raised in waves of sound Take a journey with us now To places far and wide Let music carry us away And be our guide (All sing) Be our guide 1. Australia Drone, drone, deep, deep drone Didgeridoo has a deep, deep drone Down here in Australia Didgeridoo has a deep, deep drone All: Be our guide 2. India Join us now in India Where rhythm is everywhere Listen to the rhythm it will Take you there, take you there TA KA DI MI, TA KA DI MI TA KI TA, TA KI TA TA KA DI MI, TA KA DI MI TA KI TA, TA KI TA All: Be our guide 3. Ireland You will hear the fiddle and the whistle Play a lively melody in Ireland Dee, dee, dee, dee etc… All: Be our guide 4. Brazil Oo, oo, oo, oo, oo, oo, oo, oo, oo Cuica is a drum you hear in South America Oo, oo, oo, oo, oo, oo, oo, oo, oo Cuica is a drum you hear in South America All: Be our guide 5. Africa (with body percussion) Africa! All: Be our guide Finale - sing 5 times 1. Australia - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 2. India - 2, 3, 4, 5 3. Ireland - 3, 4, 5 4. Brazil - 4, 5 5. Africa - 5 |
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Watch this Video from the BBC about writing song lyrics. See how we use our literacy skills to create music. Now listen to these pieces of music : Choose ONE and write your own lyrics for a song or rap. The second time you listen, write down any thoughts and feelings you have as you hear the music. Use these notes to help you write your lyrics. Thinking Questions:
Don’t worry if you find this difficult, It is for your own enjoyment and can be on a topic of your choice. |
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Thursday 28th January 2021 |
English |
The Firework Maker’s Daughter L.I. I can explore one of the main themes in a book Success Criteria:
In today’s lesson you will exploring one of the main themes in ‘The Firework Maker’s Daughter’ by Phillip Pullman. We will start by activating our prior knowledge to answer some questions about the text. Then we will summarise and reflect upon the text by bringing your own personal response to it. You will need a pen and paper to take part in the writing tasks. Click the link below and press play to join the video lesson: |
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Compound Words (Part 2) L.I. I can practice compound words
In today’s lesson you will practise and apply your knowledge of compound words. We will learn how to practise using the spot the syllable strategy and will test the words previously set to learn. Click the link below and press play to join the video lesson: |
Maths |
LI: To find the amount of change required.
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Reading |
Comprehension L.I. I can answer comprehension questions
Read the information text about badgers, a wild animal that we don't get to see in cities. Then answer the questions below it. Remember to take the time to sit back and enjoy a story! Click on the link to peek into the amazing secret life of badgers with this BBC wildlife artist: |
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Circle Time |
L.I. To know how to keep safe around roads. Watch this video to learn how to keep safe around roads when walking, on your bike, or in a car: https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/king-of-the-road-6mu36t Next, complete this sequencing activity to see how much you have learnt about crossing roads safely. |
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Art |
Explore pointillism! Pointillism is a painting technique developed by the artist George Seurat. It involves using small, painted dots to create areas of color that together form a pattern or picture. It's a fun technique to try, it's easy to do, and requires just a few simple materials. Watch this video to learn about pointillism and see some great examples. Choose a scene or an image of your choice and try making up your own artwork using dots and circles. If you don’t have Paints do not worry you can try this with pens, pencils or any colouring techniques you have available to you! |
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Acrostic Poems Here is an example of an Acrostic Poem using the word ‘Sphinx’ Write your very own acrostic poem about the Ancient Egyptians! Use anything you know about them already or find out more about the Ancient Egyptians that you don’t already know and add it to your poem. |
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Wednesday 27th January 2021 |
English |
The Firework Maker’s Daughter L.I. I can analyse a character Success Criteria:
In today’s lesson you will be analysing a character by answering inference questions based on ‘The Firework Maker’s Daughter’ by Phillip Pullman. The character we will be focussing on is Lila. We will think about what we already know about her and develop our overall impression of Lila created by the author. You will need a pen and paper to take part in the writing tasks. Click the link below and press play to join the video lesson: |
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Compound Words L.I. I can explore compound words
In today’s lesson you will look at some key vocabulary and explore some examples of compound words. Compound words are words that are made up of two or more pre-existing words e.g. sun-glasses . At the end we learn 10 new words! Click the link below and press play to join the video lesson: |
Maths |
LI: To subtract amounts of money
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Reading |
Comprehension L.I. I can answer comprehension questions
Read the information text about red squirrels, a beautiful animal that is native to Britain. Then answer the questions below it. Remember to take the time to sit back and enjoy a story! Click on the link to listen to the tale of Squirrel Nutkin by Beatrix Potter: Please also make sure that you read alone or with an adult for at least 20 minutes every day. |
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History |
The Tomb of Tutankhamun L.I. I understand how the tomb of Tutankhamun was discovered and why this discovery was significant. Success criteria:
Read through these slides to find out about the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb. Begin by studying these sources, and consider the evidence and information that each one tells us. Next, write a diary entry as Howard Carter, imagining that you have just discovered Tutankhamun’s tomb. Think about how incredible the find is to you, and how you must feel now that you have discovered it. Use these diary activity sheets to help you. For further information about Tutankhamun, have a read through this information leaflet. |
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Computing |
Inputting Instructions LI: To input basic instructions for a computer programme. Today you are going to have a go at making your own basic computer programme. This is an important skill to start to develop and has many uses, including how to make computer games! Watch this video and see if you can copy the moves shown to you, make the cat move and say ‘meow’. I would advise playing the video in full screen at the highest quality you can to make the instructions as clear as possible. Click here to access the programme you will need to use. Don’t worry if it seems a bit confusing to begin with, take your time and keep watching and pausing the video to learn what to do. |
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Something different |
We have seen images of rainbows a lot this year, try making your own! Follow these instructions: You might need an adult to help you get ready. You will need:
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Tuesday 26th January 2021 |
English |
The Firework Maker’s Daughter L.I. I can answer questions on a text Sucess Criteria:
In today’s lesson you will be answering questions on ‘The Firework Maker’s Daughter’ by Phillip Pullman. You will recap the text so far, check in with the main characters and do a vocabulary check. Then have a go at answering retrieval and inference questions. Click the link below and press play to join the video lesson: |
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Spelling - Homophones (Part2) L.I. I know what a homophones is
In today’s lesson you will look at some key vocabulary and recap the rules about homophones, words that sound the same but have different meanings and are spelled differently. At the end we will do a test to find out what you have learned! Click the link below and press play to join the video lesson: |
Maths |
LI: To add amounts of money.
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Reading |
Comprehension L.I. I can answer comprehension questions
Read the text about the famous children’s author Roald Dahl, find out about his fascinating life and passion for writing stories, then answer the questions below it. Remember to take the time to sit back and enjoy a story! Click on the link to listen to Jack and the Beanstalk from Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpAoCUN4toE Please also make sure that you read alone or with an adult for at least 20 minutes every day. |
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Science |
L.I. To be able to identify the parts of a flower. Click the link below to watch this video to learn how to understand and name the parts and functions of a flower. Next, see how much you have learnt by drawing and labelling the parts of your very own flower. |
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PE |
Celebrity Supply Teacher L.I. To take part in a warm up Find a little bit of space at home and get moving with the very special PE lesson with Marcus Rashford! Learn a little bit more about him as he demonstrates a stretch and warm up routine designed to get fans ready for a big game or sporting event. |
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Monday 25th January 2021 |
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English |
The Firework Maker's Daughter by Phillip Pullman Success criteria:
In today’s lesson you will be introduced to the book ‘The Firework Maker’s Daughter’ by Phillip Pullman. You will read through the opening chapter and engage with the text through discussion of the setting and characters, learning strategies for understanding new or unfamiliar words and summarising what you have learned about the book so far. Click the link below and press play to join the video lesson: https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/to-engage-with-the-text-c9h3je?step=1&activity=video |
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Homophones L.I. I can investigate homophones
In today’s lesson you will be figuring out what a homophone is by exploring the rules for homophones then setting and practising some of the spellings. Click the link below and press play to join the video lesson: https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/to-investigate-homophones-60vp2d?activity=video&step=1 |
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Maths |
LI: To convert pounds and pence.
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Reading |
Comprehension L.I. I can answer comprehension questions
Tonight is Burns Night, a Scottish festival which celebrates the life of the famous Scottish poet, Robert Burns. Read the information text ‘Burns Night’ to find out more. Then answer the comprehension questions below it. |
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The Man at Bethesda L.I. I can consider different viewpoints. Success criteria:
Read through these slides to learn about the miracle of The Man at Bethesda. Write your own newspaper report as if you were alive at the time of the miracle. Consider how people might have felt about the miracle at the time, and how the man who was healed might have felt. Use this newspaper template to help you layout your writing. Use these story cards to remind you of the order of events in the story, and see how many of these keywords you can include in your report. |
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French |
L.I. I can explore important cultural events in another country. Success criteria:
Read through these slides to find out about the history of Bastille Day in France. When you are asked to complete the quiz, you can find the slides for the Bastille Day quiz here. Use these pictures to help you to create a poster, demonstrating what Bastille Day represents for French people. You can use this poster template to help you organise your ideas if needed. |
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Something different |
See if you can make your own rhythm using just your body and voice, no instruments. |
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Friday 22nd January 2021 |
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English |
At the end of Iron Man, ‘…the space-bat-angel’s singing had the most unexpected effect. Suddenly the world became wonderfully peaceful…They stopped making weapons. The countries began to think how they could live pleasantly alongside each other, rather than how to get rid of each other.’ Activity - Imagine you are Iron Man and you have seen what peace looks like. Can you write a letter to the world to persuade everyone to live in peace and stop all fighting? OR Can you continue the story of the girl who controlled the weather? |
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Spellings Activity 1 - Practise spelling words with this spelling rule. Activity 2 - Word search |
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Maths |
Pounds and pence Watch this video on calculating amounts with pounds and pence. Activity - Can you work out how much money each person has? Challenge - Reasoning and problem-solving questions For something a little easier: Can you select the correct amount of coins to make a certain amount? |
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Reading |
Applying all reading skills Can you answer the comprehension questions based on the short extract, A Storm is Brewing? Challenge - Comprehension questions based on the longer text, The Story of Arachne. |
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Geography |
The Arctic and Antarctic Watch this video which compares conditions in the Arctic and Antarctic. Activity - Can you sort the facts into the correct places on the venn diagram? |
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Music |
Recognising time signatures Join in with this video and learn how to recognise how many beats are in a bar. |
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Something different |
Log in to Busy Things and choose an activity to complete. |
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Thursday 21st January 2021 |
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English |
Iron Man In Chapter 4, the Space-Bat-Angel-Dragon is described as ‘terribly black, terribly scaly, terribly knobbly, terribly horned, terribly hairy, terribly clawed, terribly fanged, with vast indescribably terrible eyes.’ OR |
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SPAG |
Punctuation Click here to learn about when to use full stops, question marks and exclamation marks. Activity 1 - Can you add capital letters and full stops to this letter? Activity 2 - Can you punctuate the end of each sentence correctly? |
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Maths |
Counting in pounds Watch this video on counting in pounds. Activity - Can you work out the value of each coin? Can you calculate the total amount of money? Challenge - Reasoning and problem-solving questions For something a little easier: Can you pay the correct amount using one type of coin? |
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Reading |
Exploring word meanings Can you read the short extract, The Group, and answer the vocabulary questions? Challenge - Can you apply all of your reading skills to answer comprehension questions about Garden Birds? |
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RHE |
Keeping Safe Watch this video to learn what a hazard is and how to spot them in your own home. Activity 1 - Can you spot all of the dangers in the kitchen? Activity 2 - Can you spot the dangers in the bathroom? Activity 3 - Can you spot the dangers in the living room? |
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Art |
Andy Warhol Click here to find out who Andy Warhol was and what he was most famous for. Watch this video to learn about one of Andy Warhol’s most famous paintings, ‘Marilyn Diptych’. Activity - Have a go at colouring in the patterns in the style of Andy Warhol. OR Read this fact file about Andy Warhol and record interesting facts about him here. |
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Something different |
Play snakes and ladders online. Enjoy! |
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Wednesday 20th January 2021 |
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English |
In Chapter 3, Hogarth regrets trapping the Iron Man in the pit. He says, ‘We’re sorry we trapped you and buried you…we promise we’ll not deceive you again. Follow us and you can have all the metal you want.’ Can you write a letter of apology as Hogarth to Iron Man? Here is an example of an apology letter. |
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Prefixes mis- dis- un- in- Learn how to use these prefixes here. Activity 1 - Can you sort the root words into the correct section of the table? Activity 2 - Can you complete each sentence with the correct word? |
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Maths |
Our new topic in Maths is Money. Watch this video on counting in pence. Activity - Can you work how much money there is altogether? Challenge - Reasoning and problem-solving questions For something a little easier: Can you sort the correct coins into the money box? |
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Reading |
Prediction skills Watch this video to practise your prediction skills. Can you read the short extract, Chaos at the Local Flour Mill, and answer the prediction questions? Challenge - Can you apply all of your reading skills to answer comprehension questions about Usain Bolt? |
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History |
The River Nile Find out why the River Nile was and still is so important to Egyptians. (PPT) Watch this video to find out how the River Nile helps people survive in Egypt. Main activity - Can you create a mind map about the key facts you have learnt about the River Nile? |
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E-safety |
Online Communication Explore what an online community is and the different ways we communicate online. Activity - Can you think about the positive and negative things of online communication? |
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Something different |
Play Noughts and Crosses online. Enjoy! |
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Tuesday 19th January 2021 |
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English |
In Chapter 2, we were introduced to a character called Hogarth. Can you write Hogarth’s biography? Here is an example of a biography. Here is a checklist to help you structure your biography. |
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SPAG |
Watch this video to explore conjunctions. Activity 1 - Can you insert the missing conjunctions? Activity 2 - Can you match the main clauses to the subordinate clauses? Activity 3 - Can you finish the sentences using a conjunction and subordinate clause? |
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Maths |
Multiplication and division Mini-assessment - Have a go at the questions and see how much you have learnt in this topic. Challenge - Can you solve the multiplication and division word problems? For something a little easier: Practise your times tables. |
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Reading |
Retrieval skills Can you read the short extract, The Rats of Newtown, and answer the retrieval questions? Challenge - Can you apply all of your reading skills to answering comprehension questions about Marcus Rashford? |
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Science |
Watch this video to learn about the five basic parts of a plant. Activity - Can you label parts of a plant? Challenge - Can you explain the function of each part of a plant? |
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PE |
Today, we will be looking at throwing for accuracy. You will need a soft toy or a rolled-up sock and a large container. Enjoy! |
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Something different |
Listen to an audiobook of your choice. |
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Monday 18th January 2021 |
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English |
Iron Man In chapter 2, Iron man was described as ‘a giant black figure, taller than a house, black and towering in the twilight, with green headlamp eyes.’ Watch this video to find out more about similes. OR Click here to see the image of the day. Can you continue the story of the greedy mouse? He just couldn’t help himself because he had always been a greedy, fat rat. Up until this moment, he had never been spotted by a human. Now, that was about to change… |
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Grammar Watch this video to explore how to use expanded noun phrases in your writing. Activity 1 - Can you insert an adjective in front of each noun? Activity 2 - Can you identify the expanded noun phrase in each sentence? |
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Maths |
How many ways? Click here and watch the fourth video titled, How many ways? Main Activity - Can you work out the different combinations for each scenario? Challenge - Reasoning and problem-solving questions For something a little easier: choose two multiplication and division games to play. |
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Reading |
Inference skills Watch this video to find out what inference is. Can you read the text, Suspicion, and answer the inference questions attached? For something a little easier: can you infer what is happening in each picture? Now, read a book independently or with an adult for 30 minutes. |
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RE |
Read the story of how Jesus healed a paralysed man. Activity 1 - Can you reflect on this story? Activity 2 - How do you think everyone felt once the paralysed man was healed? Can you write in the speech bubbles what each person might have said in that moment? Challenge - Could Jesus really heal people? Is there another explanation for this event? |
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French |
Months of the year Listen to the French months of the year song. Activity 1 - Can you translate the months into English? Activity 2 - French months matching game Activity 3 - Listen and spell the French months you hear
Google Translate - Use this to translate any French words you are unsure of. |
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Something different |
Join in today's PE session with Joe WIcks. |
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Friday 15th January 2021 |
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English |
In today’s lesson you are going to be answering further questions on the traditional tale ‘Mulan’. You are going to recap what you already know about the text, then read the next section of the story. You will need a pencil and paper because you will be responding to the text, which means giving your opinion on it. Click on the link below to get started: |
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Suffix -ly Today you are learning about adding the suffix -ly. Find out how adding the suffix -ly turns an adjective into an adverb by watching this short clip: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z8mxrwx/articles/zqghtyc Then work through the interactive tasks below, before challenging yourself on the suffix quiz! |
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Maths |
Scaling As you watch the instruction video, work through the scaling questions, making a record of the work you complete. Once finished you may check your answers. |
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Reading |
Comprehension Read the information text ‘The Winter Solstice’ to find out about the solstice and the science behind why it happens. Then answer the comprehension questions below it. |
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Geography |
Read through the slides to find out about longitude and latitude lines. Complete the worksheet, finding what locations are at each coordinate, using google maps. Type the coordinates in the Google Maps search bar (e.g. 20S 80E) and write down the name of place that it takes you to at that location. Some of the locations might the names of oceans. |
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Music |
Watch the two videos on Rhythm and pulse - https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zcbkcj6/articles/z2mqw6f See if you can make your own rhythm using just your body and voice, no instruments. |
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It’s the end of the week, Shake it off with this Zumba dance video. You might not manage to keep up straight away so have a go more than once to learnt the routine! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiRpnDeAOlI&ab_channel=Zumba |
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Thursday 14th January 2021 |
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English |
In today’s lesson you are going to be answering questions on the traditional tale ‘Mulan’. You are going to recap yesterday’s lesson, then read the next section of the story. You will need a pencil, paper and your brain, to bring your own thoughts and ideas in response to the text. Click on the link below to get started: |
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SPAG |
Watch the video clip to remind yourself what a suffix is and how we use them. Then work through the interactive tasks below, before challenging yourself on the suffix quiz! Click on the link below to get started: |
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Maths |
Division: Divide 2 digits by 1 digit (Part 3) As you watch the instruction video, work through the division questions, making a record of the work you complete. Once finished you may check your answers. Thursday: https://vimeo.com/494126561 |
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Reading |
Comprehension Read the information text ‘Hanukkah’ to find out about the Jewish festival and why people celebrate it. Then answer the comprehension questions below it. |
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Click on the link to learn about water, where it comes from and how we can reduce the amount we use in our households. We are going to be looking at this as part of learning about how to look after the world we live in. You will need a pencil and paper to complete the activities. https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/h20-6dgk6t?activity=video&step=1 |
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Art |
Look at this page on tatekids about the artist Chila Kumari Singh Burman-some of her slef portraits were in there. https://www.tate.org.uk/kids/explore/who-is/who-chila-kumari-singh-burman Have a look at her wonderfully colourful self portraits. When you were in Year 2 we practiced drawing faces and proportion in art. 1. Sketch your face using pencil. Make sure your eye, nose and mouth are the correct shape and in the right place! 2. Add detail and shading as we have practiced before once you are happy with your face. Once you have done this add colour and pattern using any media you like or have at home (paint, pencils, pens, crayons, old magazines). Make sure it represents you! You can do more than one if you like. |
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Watch this short video about the Ancient Egyptian Alphabet and how they used it to sound words out. Follow their instructions on writing your own name once you have watched the full video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giTS7eFxijA&ab_channel=RoyalOntarioMuseum Use this image of the Ancient Egyptian Alphabet ‘hieroglyphics’ and use it to help you.
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Wednesday 13th January 2021 |
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English |
In today’s English lesson you will be introduced to the text ‘Mulan’. You will use your knowledge about the elements of a traditional tale to inform your predictions and then listen to some of the opening chapter of the book. You will need a pencil and paper to take part in the activities during the video lesson. Click on the link below to get started: https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/to-engage-with-a-text-cnh62c?activity=video&step=1 |
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Homophones Today you will be identifying and distinguishing some common homophones. Watch the information video to refresh your knowledge of homophones then complete the activities and see if you can use them correctly in your writing. You will need a pencil and paper to take part in the activities following the video. Click on the link below to get started: |
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Maths |
Division: Divide 2 digits by 1 digit (Part 2) As you watch the instruction video, work through the division questions, making a record of the work you complete. Once finished you may check your answers. |
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Reading |
Historical Comprehension Read the information text ‘Pearl Harbour’ to find out about the attack on Pearl Harbour during the Second World War and answer the comprehension questions below it. |
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History |
Read through the slides to find out who the Ancient Egyptians were. Choose an artefact from the photos and complete the worksheet, thinking carefully about the questions we could ask about the object. |
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Computing |
Today you are going to develop your typing skills through what is known as 'touch typing'. Click on the link below where you will have to play several games where the aim is to practice your typing. Start with level 1 and see how far you can progress. https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zf2f9j6/articles/z3c6tfr​ |
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Can you sprint and weave as fast as a lion? Follow the instructions to set up a simple obstacle course at home and complete this 10-minute timed exercise! https://www.nhs.uk/10-minute-shake-up/shake-ups/nalas-sprint-to-safety |
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Tuesday 12th January 2021 |
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English |
Editing Today you will be an editor. The story ‘A Sea Cave’ is about to be published but its language is a little flat. Your job is to edit the verbs and adverbs to make the book more exciting and help bring the story to life. Click on the link below to get started: |
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SPAG |
Adding the ‘ed’ suffix Watch the first clip to remind yourself of how verbs can be made past tense by adding the suffix ‘ed’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxl28KQOHy4 Then take a look at the next clip which explains the different sounds ‘ed’ can make at the end of real words: Now have a go at making these verbs past tense by adding ‘ed’ and notice the different sounds ‘ed’ makes at the end of each word: learn; annoy; belong; dream; clip; cough; hunt. |
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Maths |
Division: Divide 2 digits by 1 digit As you watch the instruction video, work through the division questions, making a record of the work you complete. Once finished you may check your answers. |
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Reading |
Non-Fiction Comprehension Read the information text ‘The Wright Brothers’ to find out about the fascinating origins of aviation and answer the comprehension questions below it. |
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Science |
Plants Click on the link to continue our learning about our topic this term ‘Plants’. You will need a pencil and paper to take part in the activities, and a nice clear voice to practise the new vocabulary. |
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PE |
Catching Today you are going to look at different methods of catching different size objects to help improve your hand-eye coordination. You will need some rolled up socks and a pillow case. Click the link to take a look at the PE Coach talk you through today’s activities: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDZhgfrmogA |
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Cookery Be inspired to try some baking with this Healthy Bake recipe from Joe Wicks. |
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Monday 11th January 2021 |
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English |
Writing Activity: ‘Breaking Down’ Click here to see the picture of the day. Activity – Can you continue the story? Have a go at including a metaphor or a simile to help create a vivid image in the mind of the reader. For something a little easier, draw an illustration of what you imagine could happen next in the story. |
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SPAG |
Grammar: Verbs Watch the video, ‘What is a Verb?’ then see if you can identify the verbs in today’s story ‘Breaking Down’. |
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Maths |
Multiplication: Multiply 2 digits by 1 digit Play and pause the video lesson as you work through the multiplication questions, making a record of the work you complete. Once finished you may check your answers. |
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Reading |
Poetry Comprehension Read the seasonal poem ‘Winter Wonderland’ and answer the comprehension questions below it. |
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RE |
Jesus’ Miracles Today we are going to be starting our new topic: Jesus’ miracles. Read through the slides to find out about the different forms of miracles that Jesus performed. Complete the Healing Activity Sheet to reflect on the different ways in which people might need healing in today’s world, and who heals them. For example, for society, you might think that we need to look after our planet more- perhaps a healer for this might be environmentalists or scientists who teach us about global warming and pollution? |
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French |
Celebrations This term, we are learning how to talk about celebrations in French. Click on the link below to find out about a famous French celebration. https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zm84kmn/articles/z7rf382 Once you have watched the video and practised the vocabulary, complete the quiz to see how much you have learnt. |
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Something different |
Wellbeing: Yoga Stretch out after a hard day’s work with this Yoga Adventure. |
Friday 8th January 2021
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English |
Click here to see the picture of the day. What do you think is inside, behind the tree door? Can you answer some of these questions or have a go at writing the story today? Click here to have a go. |
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SPAG
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Watch the video 'What is a preposition?': Can you use any prepositions in your story or description? |
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Maths |
Watch the 5th video on Multiplying 2 digits by 1 digit (1). Can you solve the calculations? You may need to exchange. For something a little easier: Watch the 4th video on Multiplying 2 digits by 1 digit (no exchange) and have a go at the activity. |
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Reading |
Read the ebook 'Ronald the Rhino' about a rhino on his journey of self discovery. Then have a go at answering some of the comprehension questions on the activity sheet. |
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Geography |
Our new topic in Geography is 'All Around the World’. Today, we will explore the equator. Find out what the equator is, where it is and what impact it has on the temperature here. Activity - can you sort the countries listed into the correct hemisphere? |
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Music |
Wake up your voice and shake up your body with SIng Up's Emily Barden in her song 'Wiggle Jiggle' as she teaches you to sing and do the body percussion in her brand new warm up! |
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Something different |
Below are links to virtual tours of Ancient Egyptian tombs and monasteries: Enjoy! |
Thursday 7th January 2021
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English |
Click here to see the picture of the day. Activity - Can you continue the story? For something a little less challenging, can you write a diary entry to say how you would feel if you saw this robot in front of you. Remember to add adverbs and describe the robot clearly using adjectives. |
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SPAG
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To learn more about adverbs, watch this video lesson: Have a go at these activities: |
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Maths |
Watch the third video on 'Related Calculations'. Can you use your times table facts to complete the calculations? For something a little easier: Practise your times table facts here. Challenge: Can you solve reasoning and problem-solving questions using your number facts? |
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Reading |
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RHE |
Staying Healthy Find out what humans need to do to stay healthy here. |
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Art |
Here is a poster showing primary, secondary and tertiary colours. Here is an online activity where you can use tertiary colours. Art Challenge - have a go at this and see how the sounds help you to create piece of art! |
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Something different |
In this video, Michael Rosen teaches us how to perform a story! Why don't you have a go! If you would like something to get you moving, have a go at this! Lastly, try relaxing with this activity. First, look around you and name three things you can hear, then two things you can see, and finally one sensation that you feel. Then take some deep breaths before finishing for the day. Well done for all of your hard work today! |
Wednesday 6th January 2021
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English |
Click here to see the image of the day. Activity - Can you continue the story? |
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SPAG
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Watch the video about adverbs then have a go at completing the activities. |
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Maths |
Click on the link to watch the video then answer the questions on the worksheet |
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Reading |
Read the information about Ancient Egypt then answer the questions |
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History |
Watch the video about Ancient Egypt then use poster to write your name in hieroglyphs. What else can you write in hieroglyphs. |
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Computing |
Can you code a dance party? Watch the video and have a go at coding your sprite to dance. |
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Something different |
Mindfulness activity Think of a colour that represents sadness and a relaxing colour. Imagine you are surrounded by this relaxing colour. You can still make out shapes, but your world is now a different colour. Imagine that as you breathe in, you breathe in this relaxing colour too. See the colour filling up your lungs. Imagine as you breathe out, that your breath is the colour of sadness. See the sadness colour mix into the relaxing colour around you. Watch the sadness colour slowly disappear. Breathe in your relaxing colour. Breathe out your sadness colour. Breathe in your relaxing colour and open your eyes. How do you feel? |
Tuesday 5th January 2021
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English |
Look at the picture and complete the writing activities. |
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SPAG
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Click on the link to find out how to use adjectives in your writing. Watch the videos and complete the activities. See how many adjectives you can include in your writing today! |
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Maths |
Click on the link to watch the video about today’s Maths learning. Once you have watched the video, complete the worksheet. |
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Reading |
Click on the link to complete a reading lesson based on the book ‘Into The Forest’ by Anthony Browne. My expectation is that you must read alone or with an adult for at least 15 minutes every day. Choose a book to read online using the link below: |
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Science |
Click on the link to find out about our new topic, plants. Watch the videos and complete the activities to see how much you have learnt. |
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PE |
Watch this video and follow the instructions to take part in a street dance house masterclass. Make sure you listen carefully and copy the moves! |
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Something different |
Well done for all your hard work today, take a couple of minutes to relax by watching this video and doing a 3 minute body scan. |