Morpurgo - Corona Page
Hello! If you are here, it is because you are looking for learning activities due to the COVID-19 outbreak school closures. If anyone in your household is suffering as a result of COVID-19, we at school wish you a speedy recovery. In the meantime, if your child is fit and able to, they can access learning activities listed below and on Seesaw.
This webpage will be updated every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Should you have any queries, you may contact your child's teacher(s) via the address which should have been emailed to you from the school office.
This webpage will be updated every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Should you have any queries, you may contact your child's teacher(s) via the address which should have been emailed to you from the school office.
Useful Links
Here are the most useful webpages that the children will need to access. Their usernames and passwords should be recorded in their planners but please contact me over email (the address should have been sent via text) and I will find the relevant information for you.
Here are the most useful webpages that the children will need to access. Their usernames and passwords should be recorded in their planners but please contact me over email (the address should have been sent via text) and I will find the relevant information for you.
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Wellbeing
As we spend more time indoors over the coming weeks, it is important to remain as active as possible and to keep our wellbeing focussed on. Below is a link to Mrs Reeves' fantastic webpage, which will be updated with tasks and activities to ensure our wellbeing remains high. 
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Seesaw
Seesaw is an app that we use in class to upload pictures of work. It is also used to record progress in practical subjects. Finally, it is a place where tasks can be set for children to use.
I've sent home a login code (alphanumerical and QR) that can be used to access our Seesaw page for children to be able to upload any work whilst they are not at school. If you need your code replacing, please email me on the dedicated corona email address and I shall send you the code electronically. |
Jump-start your Morning
For a change - why not check out Jumpstart Johnny online. The exercises are about 4 minutes long - I particularly like SHAKE IT UP by Taylor Swift.
Why not kick-start your mornings with Joe Wicks (The Body Coach)? He is streaming a live PE session from 9am to wake us all up. Use the link below to access his videos.
Are you more interested in dance? Why not take a look at Oti Mabuse's Youtube channel from 11.30am for a dance class? There are also free Just Dance videos on Youtube, which can be used for brain breaks.
Please be mindful of adverts whilst on Youtube!
For a change - why not check out Jumpstart Johnny online. The exercises are about 4 minutes long - I particularly like SHAKE IT UP by Taylor Swift.
Why not kick-start your mornings with Joe Wicks (The Body Coach)? He is streaming a live PE session from 9am to wake us all up. Use the link below to access his videos.
Are you more interested in dance? Why not take a look at Oti Mabuse's Youtube channel from 11.30am for a dance class? There are also free Just Dance videos on Youtube, which can be used for brain breaks.
Please be mindful of adverts whilst on Youtube!
Class Timetable
I have had a few parents ask about a weekly/daily timetable. Our timetable changes daily/weekly and it is not always the same. But below is an example of a timetable, that you are more than welcome to use, if you feel it is helpful. There is no expectation to follow this at all!
I have had a few parents ask about a weekly/daily timetable. Our timetable changes daily/weekly and it is not always the same. But below is an example of a timetable, that you are more than welcome to use, if you feel it is helpful. There is no expectation to follow this at all!
Key Skills
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Times Tables
Multiplication skills form a fundamental basis for mathematical operations. To secure your knowledge of the times tables will help you for future learning and make it easier for you to learn new strategies. Over the next few weeks, take time to consolidate and cement your skills by using the online resources. |
Baking
To be able to bake is a life skill that you will use well into adulthood. I have seen some of your delicious food for the World War 2 topic. Over the next 2 weeks, I would like you to try to make a cake of your choice - lemon drizzle, chocolate or even a brownie tray bake . Post your photos on seesaw so I can see your delicious results. It will be like Masterchef online! |
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A massive thank you from all of us to you on International Day of Families...
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Accelerated Reader: Our First Word Millionaire!
Well done to Annabelle on becoming Morpurgo's first word millionaire!
There are lots more of you, that are very close, so don't forget to continue your fantastic reading and quizzing over the next few weeks! |
Accelerated Reader: Our Second Word Millionaire!
Well done to Jamie Hall for becoming Morpurgo's second word millionaire!
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Lexia: Next Level Achievements!
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Well done to Philippa Morewood who has now completed Level 14!
Well done to Brooke for achieving her next Level! Let's see if I can give each of you at least one more level certificate before the end of term.
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SUMMER TERM 2
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Welcome back to the start of Summer term 2! I hope you have had a lovely break in the fabulous sunshine! I'm looking forward to getting back to this new 'normality', which is online learning and I'm even more excited to see all the activities that take place this half term!
WELCOME TO THE MORPURGO CLASS
BLOG!
There is a new class blog on SeeSaw.
I will upload all your interesting pictures, photos and work, for all the class to see.
This is the first week - so we'll see how it goes!
BLOG!
There is a new class blog on SeeSaw.
I will upload all your interesting pictures, photos and work, for all the class to see.
This is the first week - so we'll see how it goes!
Some more portraits from the children of MORPURGO
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From Monday 15th June, I will be teaching in school. Mr. Raybould will be uploading and planning all your work. He will be using SeeSaw for all communication. I will still be able to answer any emails on the corona parent email address.
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Friday 12th June
Spelling Test
It's that time of the week again - yes, it is time to test how well we have practised our spellings! Please ask somebody at home to read the 'script' from below, which is how I usually read the spellings to you in class or look at your spelling word, cover your spelling word, write your spelling word, check your spelling word by yourself! Then you will need to check them carefully using the spellings from below.
Number 1) The word is tremendous. "What a tremendous effort" said grandma. The word is tremendous.
Number 2) The word is gorgeous. The pop-star looked gorgeous. The word is gorgeous
Number 3) The word is fabulous. Flamingos are fabulous. The word is fabulous.
Number 4) This is an orange word. The word is particular. That particular murder case is very complicated. The word is particular.
Number 5)The word is serious. Adam has a serious case of measles. The word is serious.
Number 6) The word is curious. The detective was very curious about the criminal. The word is curious.
Number 7) This is an orange word. The word is popular. 'That's a peculiar looking fish' said Grandma.
The word is peculiar.
Number 8) The word is anxious. Do not approach the bull - he looks anxious. The word is anxious.
Number 9) The word is obvious. "That is the obvious answer" replied the teacher. The word is obvious.
Number 10) The word is enormous. The cake is enormous! The word is enormous!
Spelling Test
It's that time of the week again - yes, it is time to test how well we have practised our spellings! Please ask somebody at home to read the 'script' from below, which is how I usually read the spellings to you in class or look at your spelling word, cover your spelling word, write your spelling word, check your spelling word by yourself! Then you will need to check them carefully using the spellings from below.
Number 1) The word is tremendous. "What a tremendous effort" said grandma. The word is tremendous.
Number 2) The word is gorgeous. The pop-star looked gorgeous. The word is gorgeous
Number 3) The word is fabulous. Flamingos are fabulous. The word is fabulous.
Number 4) This is an orange word. The word is particular. That particular murder case is very complicated. The word is particular.
Number 5)The word is serious. Adam has a serious case of measles. The word is serious.
Number 6) The word is curious. The detective was very curious about the criminal. The word is curious.
Number 7) This is an orange word. The word is popular. 'That's a peculiar looking fish' said Grandma.
The word is peculiar.
Number 8) The word is anxious. Do not approach the bull - he looks anxious. The word is anxious.
Number 9) The word is obvious. "That is the obvious answer" replied the teacher. The word is obvious.
Number 10) The word is enormous. The cake is enormous! The word is enormous!
Wednesday 10th June
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Maths
I have been very impressed with the standard of work this week. Your answers have been nearly 100% accurate - well done!
The following work is for Wed and Thurs:
Year 4.
Wednesday Thursday
Task 1. Watch the video. Task 1. Watch the video.
https://vimeo.com/418154572 https://vimeo.com/418154723
Task 2. Complete the worksheet on SeeSaw Task 2. Complete the worksheet on SeeSaw.
Year 5
Wednesday Thursday
Task 1. Watch the video. Task 1. Watch the video.
https://vimeo.com/418155646 https://vimeo.com/418155840 Task 2. Complete the worksheet on SeeSaw Task 2. Complete the worksheet on SeeSaw.
I have been very impressed with the standard of work this week. Your answers have been nearly 100% accurate - well done!
The following work is for Wed and Thurs:
Year 4.
Wednesday Thursday
Task 1. Watch the video. Task 1. Watch the video.
https://vimeo.com/418154572 https://vimeo.com/418154723
Task 2. Complete the worksheet on SeeSaw Task 2. Complete the worksheet on SeeSaw.
Year 5
Wednesday Thursday
Task 1. Watch the video. Task 1. Watch the video.
https://vimeo.com/418155646 https://vimeo.com/418155840 Task 2. Complete the worksheet on SeeSaw Task 2. Complete the worksheet on SeeSaw.
Friday Fun For Maths - I will be posting some more fun activites for you to choose.
Remember these activities are to improve your maths skills. Pick the ones you can do!
English
Accelerated Reading
It is time for you to complete your next test for AR. This test is to check that you are on the correct level of book.
Miss Brocklehurst has uploaded the instructions on SeeSaw. Good Luck!
I will upload this weeks spelling test on Friday.
Accelerated Reading
It is time for you to complete your next test for AR. This test is to check that you are on the correct level of book.
Miss Brocklehurst has uploaded the instructions on SeeSaw. Good Luck!
I will upload this weeks spelling test on Friday.
TOPIC - UNDER THE SEA
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Keep going with your powerpoints or information sheets. I have uploaded on SeeSaw some ideas about how to lay out your work and what to include. I would like to see your completed work by the beginning of next week.
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Wellbeing and PE
Mrs. Reeves has found some new lessons and activites for KS2. They look fun to do and will help with your daily exercises. The link is: home.jasmineactive.com |
Monday 8th June
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Good morning - I hope you all had a super weekend.
I have been so impressed with your Ocean Artwork and I look forward to seeing some more this week. I have uploaded them onto the Morpurgo Blog for you all to see.
From this week all the teachers will be posting work on Monday and Wednesday only (see Mrs. Harvey's email).
UPDATE:
Some of you are working through the Maths worksheets as quickly as Lewis Hamilton in a racing car! If you would like more worksheets - message me on SeeSaw individually and I will post you some more. I will accompany the worksheets with answers so you can self-mark.
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Spellings This week's spelling focus is: words ending in ous. Here are ten spellings to practise this week: tremendous, enormous, jealous, serious, hideous, fabulous, curious, anxious, obvious, gorgeous. There are some very interesting words in this weeks spelling list - can you write a fabulous sentence using as many of the words as you can! They can be silly sentences! Handwriting Today's handwriting is focused on forming the letter p and joining it onto a vowel. Please use the letter join image below to see how to join the p to the vowel. Remember to start writing the p with a downward stroke. Once you have practised the letter joins, have a go at writing the orange words: peculiar, particular and popular. Challenge - use all three words in one sentence! |
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SPAG
I have uploaded 3 Spag Mats for this week. Please self-mark and learn what areas you need to work on. |
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English
Please complete the Ocean Comprehension sheet on SeeSaw.
After completing the comprehension, re-read the text as it will help you with your Topic work this week.
Please complete the Ocean Comprehension sheet on SeeSaw.
After completing the comprehension, re-read the text as it will help you with your Topic work this week.
Year 5: Monday: Task 1. Watch the video: https://player.vimeo.com/video/418155222 Task 2. Complete the worksheet on SeeSaw. Tuesday: Task 1. Watch the video: https://player.vimeo.com/video/418155456 Task 2. Complete the worksheet on SeeSaw |
Maths Year 4: Monday: Task 1, Watch the video: https://player.vimeo.com/video/418164979 Task 2, Complete the worksheet on Seesaw. Tuesday: Task 1. Watch the video: https://player.vimeo.com/video/418154458 Task 2. Complete the worksheet on SeeSaw. 
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TOPIC - to include English work for Tuesday
Under the Sea
This week, I would like you to put together a non-chronological report - an information sheet.
You can either present your work as a poster, powerpoint or infromation sheet.
Take a look at some of these sites:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z849q6f/articles/zmqwscw
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/clips/zmxqxnb
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zx882hv/articles/zsfkd2p
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/clips/znn6n39
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmplsAMCUNI (this is a particularly good one for facts - you could create a Did you know? or Fact box).
Ideas for headings or information boxes:
Geographical areas of coral reefs
Top ten facts
Quiz box
Different species of fish
Did you know?
Prettiest coral photos
Perhaps include your Artwork
Check you comprehension sheet from Monday for some facts.
You can take all week with this activity. On Monday, research the website including the sites I uploaded last week. Take notes and organise them into headings.
TOPIC - to include English work for Tuesday
Under the Sea
This week, I would like you to put together a non-chronological report - an information sheet.
You can either present your work as a poster, powerpoint or infromation sheet.
Take a look at some of these sites:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z849q6f/articles/zmqwscw
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/clips/zmxqxnb
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zx882hv/articles/zsfkd2p
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/clips/znn6n39
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmplsAMCUNI (this is a particularly good one for facts - you could create a Did you know? or Fact box).
Ideas for headings or information boxes:
Geographical areas of coral reefs
Top ten facts
Quiz box
Different species of fish
Did you know?
Prettiest coral photos
Perhaps include your Artwork
Check you comprehension sheet from Monday for some facts.
You can take all week with this activity. On Monday, research the website including the sites I uploaded last week. Take notes and organise them into headings.
Friday 5th June
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Spelling Test
It's that time of the week again - yes, it is time to test how well we have practised our spellings! Please ask somebody at home to read the 'script' from below, which is how I usually read the spellings to you in class or look at your spelling word, cover your spelling word, write your spelling word, check your spelling word by yourself! Then you will need to check them carefully using the spellings from below.
Number 1) The word is hazardous. Be careful! That substance is hazardous! The word is hazardous.
Number 2) The word is riotous. The menacing crowd was riotous. The word is riotous.
Number 3) The word is poisonous. Cobras are poisonous. The word is poisonous
Number 4) This is an orange word. The word is naughty. The cute kitten was lovely but naughty.. The word is naughty.
Number 5)The word is momentous. The tennis final was momentous. The word is momentous.
Number 6) The word is joyous. Anna's birthday party was a joyous occasion. The word is joyous.
Number 7) This is an orange word. The word is notice. 'Did you notice the traffic light was red?' said Grandma.
The word is notice.
Number 8) The word is dangerous. Do not approach the burglar - he is dangerous. The word is dangerous.
Number 9) The word is mountainous. The terrain is mountainous. The word is mountainous.
Number 10) The word is scandalous. What a scandalous situation! The word is scandalous.
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Maths
It's Friday! Friday skills and fun activities! You can choose any of the following activities
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There is no English today - just ART! I would like you to draw/collage/paint an underwater scene or a creature/fish: Think - Bright angelfish, jellyfish or starfish using a mixture of coloured pencils, felt-tips and paint. Scary Sharks - cardboard for teeth? Collage using discarded food wrappers. Try a 3D effect - treasure box or shipwreck under the sea. You could even construct out of Lego or use any construction toys you may have - remember to take a photo! I have uploaded some ideas on Seesaw. I particularly like the Mermaid one! I understand that you may not have all the resources - so be resourceful and use what you've got! |
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Wednesday 3rd June
Spelling Shed - the school site is currently out of use. Mrs. Brocklehurst is looking into the matter and I will inform you all when it is back working.
Maths
Year 4
Wednesday
Calculating the perimeter of rectilinear shapes. Be careful to add all the dimensions - perhaps cross each number off as you add it.
Task 1: Watch the video:
https://player.vimeo.com/video/415502798
Task 2: Complete the activity on Seesaw.
Thursday
The task is asking for you to count the squares - this is the same as calculating the area.
Task 1: Watch the video:
https://player.vimeo.com/video/415503107
Task 2: Complete the activity on SeeSaw.
Y5:
Wednesday
More fraction work:
Task 1: Watch the video:
https://player.vimeo.com/video/415436982
Task 2: Complete the activity on Seesaw.
Thursday
Task 1: Watch the video:
https://player.vimeo.com/video/415437066
Task 2: Complete the activity on SeeSaw
REMEMBER - if you have any difficulty in understanding the video or worksheet - message me on SeeSaw and I will explain further. Don't struggle on if you don't understand - that is what I a
Year 4
Wednesday
Calculating the perimeter of rectilinear shapes. Be careful to add all the dimensions - perhaps cross each number off as you add it.
Task 1: Watch the video:
https://player.vimeo.com/video/415502798
Task 2: Complete the activity on Seesaw.
Thursday
The task is asking for you to count the squares - this is the same as calculating the area.
Task 1: Watch the video:
https://player.vimeo.com/video/415503107
Task 2: Complete the activity on SeeSaw.
Y5:
Wednesday
More fraction work:
Task 1: Watch the video:
https://player.vimeo.com/video/415436982
Task 2: Complete the activity on Seesaw.
Thursday
Task 1: Watch the video:
https://player.vimeo.com/video/415437066
Task 2: Complete the activity on SeeSaw
REMEMBER - if you have any difficulty in understanding the video or worksheet - message me on SeeSaw and I will explain further. Don't struggle on if you don't understand - that is what I a
English
Continuing our work on adjectives to make our writing more interesting to read; for Wednesday and Thursday please complete the work on Seesaw:
Fairytale Characters
1. Pick 3 comic characters to write a paragraph including the adjectives examples.
2. Create your own comic character in a drawing and write about it using the adjectives provided on the Alternative Adjectives sheet.
Continuing our work on adjectives to make our writing more interesting to read; for Wednesday and Thursday please complete the work on Seesaw:
Fairytale Characters
1. Pick 3 comic characters to write a paragraph including the adjectives examples.
2. Create your own comic character in a drawing and write about it using the adjectives provided on the Alternative Adjectives sheet.
Our Fantastic Topic for the next 2 weeks is:
UNDER THE SEA
UNDER THE SEA
For the next couple of days. I want you to keep researching about life under the sea. Start making notes:
For example -
What are the different fish called?
Where in the world are the coral reefs?
Which fish is the main predator?
How does the coral form?
Just make a few notes - next week you can expand on them and begin to plan a powerpoint.
Monday 1st June
Spellings
This week's spelling focus is: words ending in ous. Here are ten spellings to practise this week: dangerous, poisonous, mountainous, joyous, synonymous, hazardous, riotous, perilous, momentous, scandalous.
There are some words here that are seldom used.
Can you look up in the Dictionary the meaning of the words: synonymous and perilous.
This week's spelling focus is: words ending in ous. Here are ten spellings to practise this week: dangerous, poisonous, mountainous, joyous, synonymous, hazardous, riotous, perilous, momentous, scandalous.
There are some words here that are seldom used.
Can you look up in the Dictionary the meaning of the words: synonymous and perilous.
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Handwriting
Today's handwriting is focused on forming the letter n and joining it onto a vowel. Please use the letter join image below to see how to join the n to the vowel. Remember to start writing the n with a downward stroke.
Once you have practised the letter joins, have a go at writing the orange words: natural, naughty and notice. Challenge - use all three words in one sentence!
Today's handwriting is focused on forming the letter n and joining it onto a vowel. Please use the letter join image below to see how to join the n to the vowel. Remember to start writing the n with a downward stroke.
Once you have practised the letter joins, have a go at writing the orange words: natural, naughty and notice. Challenge - use all three words in one sentence!
SPAG (Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar)
Every week I will post on SeeSaw, some SPAG Mat activities. They are a quick, colourful and engaging worksheet which I am sure you will enjoy. I would like you to complete 3 of them during the week. The answers are included, so you can mark them and learn which particular aspect you need to focus on in future.
For each MAT, there are 3 different levels, from easy to more difficult. Pick one of them and check your answers.
This week I have posted Summer Term 1 - Year 4 Mat 2,3 and 4. Year 5 Mat 2,3 and 4.
You complete one from each Mat - 3 in total over the week.
SPAG (Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar)
Every week I will post on SeeSaw, some SPAG Mat activities. They are a quick, colourful and engaging worksheet which I am sure you will enjoy. I would like you to complete 3 of them during the week. The answers are included, so you can mark them and learn which particular aspect you need to focus on in future.
For each MAT, there are 3 different levels, from easy to more difficult. Pick one of them and check your answers.
This week I have posted Summer Term 1 - Year 4 Mat 2,3 and 4. Year 5 Mat 2,3 and 4.
You complete one from each Mat - 3 in total over the week.
English
Objective: To enhance your writing skills using a range of interesting adjectives.
On SeeSaw - there are 2 worksheets for you to complete.
The adjectives used in the first sheet will help you when you complete the second sheet.
There are some very interesting adjectives!
MATHS
I will post Monday and Tuesdays task today (2 tasks per day - watch the video and complete the worksheet).
Wednesday and Thursdays tasks will be posted on the Wednesday posting.
Y4:
Wednesday
Calculating the perimeter of rectilinear shapes. Be careful to add all the dimensions - perhaps cross each number off as you add it.
Task 1: Watch the video:
https://player.vimeo.com/video/415502798
Task 2: Complete the activity on Seesaw.
Thursday
The task is asking for you to count the squares - this is the same as calculating the area.
Task 1: Watch the video:
https://player.vimeo.com/video/415503107
Task 2: Complete the activity on SeeSaw.
Y5:
Wednesday
More fraction work:
Task 1: Watch the video:
https://player.vimeo.com/video/415436982
Task 2: Complete the activity on Seesaw.
Thursday
Task 1: Watch the video:
https://player.vimeo.com/video/415437066
Task 2: Complete the activity on SeeSaw
REMEMBER - if you have any difficulty in understanding the video or worksheet - message me on SeeSaw and I will explain further. Don't struggle on if you don't understand - that is what I am here for.
Our Fantastic Topic for the next 2 weeks is:
UNDER THE SEA
UNDER THE SEA
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For the next two days, I would like you to watch videos! I want you to marvel at the work of Mother Nature beneath the sea: Fantastic colours Strange shaped fish Incredible coral reefs Movement of the waves Underwater wonderland I would like you to focus on the fantastic world we live in and not the man made pollution that is due to spoil it forever! Suggested sites: https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/class-clips-video/science-ks1-ks2-wonders-of-nature-underwater-world/zh3ygwx https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/clips/zx676sg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_38JDGnr0vA |
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Fun Activity:
What Can you see, Under the Sea?
I have downloaded a Powerpoint where you have to guess the sea creature before the animation stops!
NEW! EXCITING! BOOKTASTIC!
Exciting news! We are lucky enough to have access to a range of free online books, which are linked to Accelerated Reader quizzes. Please follow the button below to access this amazing resource. I can't wait to see the books you choose to read this half term!
HOLIDAY READING CHALLENGE !
Before next half term I would like you to send me a photo of you reading your favourite book in a different setting/location. Why not dress up in the costume of one of the characters in the book?
Here are some ideas:
- Sitting in a tree.
- Standing in the social distancing line at a supermarket.
- Walking the dog.
- Paddling in a river (during your daily exercise)
Welcome to the world Baby Crease!
He was born at 11.16 am on Wednesday 20th May, weighing 7:9 lbs.
Congratulations to Anna and her family; we look forward to hearing what he will be called.....
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There will be no work posted until June 1st - have a lovely holiday and enjoy the sunshine!
Friday 22nd May
Topic: Experimenting at home.
How to create a Vacuum (an area of low pressure)
Adult Supervision Needed.
Please watch the video and try and deduce what the scientific process is......I will post the results after the holidays.
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How about making an egg bounce? Watch the Youtube clip and make yourself a bouncing ball - watch to the end, there's a surprise! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vs5W8xvkx0 |
Maths
There will be no new Maths sheets today. I would like you to go on the online games or complete one of the worksheets I have uploaded on SeeSaw.
Hit The Button
IXL Maths (10 Free questions).
TT Rockstars
English -
I am looking forward to reading your About Myself writing pieces!
Spelling Test
It's that time of the week again - yes, it is time to test how well we have practised our spellings! Please ask somebody at home to read the 'script' from below, which is how I usually read the spellings to you in class or look at your spelling word, cover your spelling word, write your spelling word, check your spelling word by yourself! Then you will need to check them carefully using the spellings from below.
Number 1) The word is quarter. A quarter of four is one. The word is quarter.
Number 2) The word is peculiar. Gosh! that snake looks peculiar! The word is peculiar.
Number 3) The word is
Number 4) This is an orange Y3/4 word. The word is although. Although the weather is sunny, it is still quite windy. The word is although.
Number 5)The word is remember. I remember those school days with affection. The word is remember.
Number 6) The word is calendar. The picture for June on the calendar is a fluffy cat. The word is calendar.
Number 7) This is an orange Y3/4 word. The word is thought. 'What a lovely thought' said Grandma.
The word is thought.
Number 8) The word is particular. The girl is so particular about her hair. The word is particular.
Number 9) The word is consider. Consider the feelings of others at all times. The word is consider.
Number 10) The word is integer. A number is called an integer. The word is integer.
Thursday 21st May
Good morning everyone.
English
Today you should be editing your 'About Myself' writing and start to upload it ready for me to mark tomorrow - remember I am looking for long sentences with interesting vocabulary and grammar.
Maths
Please make sure you have completed both Whiterose tasks ready for me to mark.
More exciting Activities to perfect your skills!
I have uploaded some more Maths and English activities. These are just for fun, to help with your skills. If you find them too difficult, pick another one. Please ask me if you would like any specific strategies.
Good morning everyone.
English
Today you should be editing your 'About Myself' writing and start to upload it ready for me to mark tomorrow - remember I am looking for long sentences with interesting vocabulary and grammar.
Maths
Please make sure you have completed both Whiterose tasks ready for me to mark.
More exciting Activities to perfect your skills!
I have uploaded some more Maths and English activities. These are just for fun, to help with your skills. If you find them too difficult, pick another one. Please ask me if you would like any specific strategies.
Wednesday 20th May
Good morning! Thank you all so much for sending me your work - I am very impressed with the standard and the effort you have shown.
Maths for the next two days:
Wednesday:
Year 4
Divide 2 digits by 1 digit.
https://player.vimeo.com/video/413667986
Year 5
Divide with remainders.
https://player.vimeo.com/video/413577975
Thursday:
Year 4:
Divide 3 digits by 1 digit.
https://player.vimeo.com/video/413668726
Year 5:
Calculate Perimeter.
https://player.vimeo.com/video/413583070
Fancy some Fun Maths time?
A few of you have been enjoying the Maths activity - Dice Multiplication.
I have downloaded some more activities for you to enjoy whilst polishing up on your skills at the same time. These activities are not a necessity - only if you fancy some extra fun! Rocket Race is a particular favourite!
English
How are your stories 'About Myself' going? I am looking forward to reading them on Friday.
SPAG (Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar)
Every week I will post on SeeSaw, some SPAG Mat activities. They are a quick, colourful and engaging worksheet which I am sure you will enjoy. I would like you to complete all 3 of them during the week. The answers are included, so you can mark them and learn which particular aspect you need to focus on in future.
Good morning! Thank you all so much for sending me your work - I am very impressed with the standard and the effort you have shown.
Maths for the next two days:
Wednesday:
Year 4
Divide 2 digits by 1 digit.
https://player.vimeo.com/video/413667986
Year 5
Divide with remainders.
https://player.vimeo.com/video/413577975
Thursday:
Year 4:
Divide 3 digits by 1 digit.
https://player.vimeo.com/video/413668726
Year 5:
Calculate Perimeter.
https://player.vimeo.com/video/413583070
Fancy some Fun Maths time?
A few of you have been enjoying the Maths activity - Dice Multiplication.
I have downloaded some more activities for you to enjoy whilst polishing up on your skills at the same time. These activities are not a necessity - only if you fancy some extra fun! Rocket Race is a particular favourite!
English
How are your stories 'About Myself' going? I am looking forward to reading them on Friday.
SPAG (Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar)
Every week I will post on SeeSaw, some SPAG Mat activities. They are a quick, colourful and engaging worksheet which I am sure you will enjoy. I would like you to complete all 3 of them during the week. The answers are included, so you can mark them and learn which particular aspect you need to focus on in future.
TOPIC:
Make your own Fireworks!
Make your own Fireworks!
This is a very simple and fun experiment, and also completely safe - just don't drink the water!
Follow the instructions on the worksheet on SeeSaw. Shame it's not Bonfire Night!
Follow the instructions on the worksheet on SeeSaw. Shame it's not Bonfire Night!
Monday 18th May
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Handwriting
Today's handwriting is focused on forming the letters 'ou'. Please use the letter join image below to see which letters join and which do not. Once you have practised the letter joins above, have a go at writing the orange words:, though, although, thought. Can you put them in a sentence too?
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Spellings
This week's spelling focus is: words ending in ar/er. Here are ten spellings to practise this week: calendar, grammar, regular, particular, popular, peculiar, consider, remember, quarter, integer. Try and write a sentence with as many of these words in as possible - it can be nonsense but must be grammatically correct! CHALLENGE: Try and write some spellings using sticks - you will have to use CAPITAL LETTERS. 
Log in to Spelling Shed and complete the activities on there. Use the button above to access Spelling Shed.
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Times Tables
You are complete superstars when it comes to times tables. It would be amazing if your hard work can continue this week! Please see below for some more website activities.
You are complete superstars when it comes to times tables. It would be amazing if your hard work can continue this week! Please see below for some more website activities.
Activity
Look on seesaw for a multiplication activity to play with a partner. You will need a dice and some colouring pencils.
https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resource/t2-m-317-multiplication-dice-game-worksheet
Look on seesaw for a multiplication activity to play with a partner. You will need a dice and some colouring pencils.
https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resource/t2-m-317-multiplication-dice-game-worksheet
Maths Skills Activities
To enhance your Maths Skills and to keep them sharp over the next few weeks, I would like you to go on the following sites: https://uk.ixl.com/math/ This site allows you to pick any mathematical concept from any year group - from data handling to geometry. It allows a daily free amount of questions - have a go! https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button. This site is for testing your skills against the clock - you have one minute! Log your scores from Monday to Friday and see how much progress you make! Tuesday 19th May Year 4: Multiply 3 digits by 1 digit. Task One: Watch the video: https://player.vimeo.com/video/413667475 Task 2: Complete the activity on seesaw Year 5: Multiply 4 digits by 2 digits Task one: Watch the video. https://player.vimeo.com/video/413667475 Task 2: Complete the activity on seesaw. Monday 18th May Maths Y4: Multiply 2 digit number by 1 digit number Over the next two days, Y4 will be looking at multiplication skills. Task 1: Watch the video: https://player.vimeo.com/video/413666970 Task 2: Complete the activity on Seesaw. Y5: Multiply 2 digit numbers Over the next two days, Y5 will be working on multiplying 2 digit numbers using the area model. Task 1: Watch the video: https://player.vimeo.com/video/413573097 Task 2: Complete the activity on Seesaw. English For this week I want you to complete a piece of writing. The subject and title is: About Myself An example of your timetable could be: Monday - sort out the facts which you would like to include and make a mindmap - Do you have pets? What are your favourite hobbies? Where do you live? How are your spending Lockdown? etc. This work shouldn't be neat - add detail, change some facts etc. Tuesday - check what you want to include and start writing your sentences - check the seesaw site where I have put examples of Fronted Adverbials, Conjunctions and vocabulary etc. Can you think of more interesting words to describe what you mean? Wednesday - You should have completed a page on Seesaw. Thursday - edit and check your writing. Have you used Adverbs? Fronted Adverbials? Conjunctions? Friday - Final check then post to Mrs. Gregory - I look forward to reading all about you. Fronted Adverbials video: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zwwp8mn/articles/zp937p3 |
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Topic - Make a Lava Lamp
On seesaw - please read the assignment on Making a Lava Lamp.
Follow the instructions carefully. Please post me a photo so I can see your results - I will post a photo of my Lava Lamp too -You can judge my effort! Good Luck!
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Topic - The Waterproof Hanky
This surprising trick is a great excuse to threaten to pour water over your family. Put their trust to the test as you turn a full glass of water upside down over their head.
Please try this experiment at home - exploring surface tension:
https://beta.iop.org/do-try-this-at-home-episode-2-waterproof-hanky.
Friday 15th May
Our Last Class Song: Sing Together!
Self Portrait
DON'T FORGET TO CREATE YOUR SELF PORTRAIT AND POST ON SEESAW! CHECK MRS HARVEY'S LATEST LETTER FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THIS.
DON'T FORGET TO CREATE YOUR SELF PORTRAIT AND POST ON SEESAW! CHECK MRS HARVEY'S LATEST LETTER FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THIS.
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Spelling Test
It's that time of the week again - yes, it is time to test how well we have practised our spellings! Please ask somebody at home to read the 'script' from below, which is how I usually read the spellings to you in class or look at your spelling word, cover your spelling word, write your spelling word, check your spelling word by yourself! Then you will need to check them carefully using the spellings from below.
Number 1) The word is non-starter. The contestant in the race was a non-starter. The word is non-starter.
Number 2) The word is non-stick. My brother used a non-stick pan for his fried egg. The word is non-stick.
Number 3) The word is non-profit. The International company was non-profit making. The word is non-profit.
Number 4) This is an orange Y3/4 word. The word is therefore. Therefore we can see that the experiment was successful. The word is therefore.
Number 5)The word is non-violent. A peacekeeper is a non-violent person. The word non-violent.
Number 6) The word is nonsense. Stop talking nonsense! The word is nonsense.
Number 7) This is an orange Y3/4 word. The word is suppose. I suppose you have finished your homework.
The word is suppose.
Number 8) This is an orange Y3/4 word. The word is surprise. My Aunty had a surprise party. The word is surprise.
Number 9) The word is non-smoker. The lady is a non-smoker. The word is non-smoker.
Number 10) The word is non-fiction. A book of facts is non-fiction.. The word is non-fiction.
It's that time of the week again - yes, it is time to test how well we have practised our spellings! Please ask somebody at home to read the 'script' from below, which is how I usually read the spellings to you in class or look at your spelling word, cover your spelling word, write your spelling word, check your spelling word by yourself! Then you will need to check them carefully using the spellings from below.
Number 1) The word is non-starter. The contestant in the race was a non-starter. The word is non-starter.
Number 2) The word is non-stick. My brother used a non-stick pan for his fried egg. The word is non-stick.
Number 3) The word is non-profit. The International company was non-profit making. The word is non-profit.
Number 4) This is an orange Y3/4 word. The word is therefore. Therefore we can see that the experiment was successful. The word is therefore.
Number 5)The word is non-violent. A peacekeeper is a non-violent person. The word non-violent.
Number 6) The word is nonsense. Stop talking nonsense! The word is nonsense.
Number 7) This is an orange Y3/4 word. The word is suppose. I suppose you have finished your homework.
The word is suppose.
Number 8) This is an orange Y3/4 word. The word is surprise. My Aunty had a surprise party. The word is surprise.
Number 9) The word is non-smoker. The lady is a non-smoker. The word is non-smoker.
Number 10) The word is non-fiction. A book of facts is non-fiction.. The word is non-fiction.
Times Tables
Don't forget to log in to TT Rockstars and show me how you have improved with your times tables! You have all been working so hard!
Over the next few days, choose the times table, which you need to work on the most and create a fortune teller game for this times table. I know how much you love these at school! Use the images below to help you. If you need to, I'm sure you can find a video to help.
Don't forget to log in to TT Rockstars and show me how you have improved with your times tables! You have all been working so hard!
Over the next few days, choose the times table, which you need to work on the most and create a fortune teller game for this times table. I know how much you love these at school! Use the images below to help you. If you need to, I'm sure you can find a video to help.
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Maths
Y4/5: Challenge Friday The challenge questions vary in difficulty. Why not try as many as you can on your own and then involve your family in the challenge? Check Seesaw to find the questions. |
English
Over the next few days, use this story starter to create a short story about this image. Can you use some of your adverbs in your story?
Over the next few days, use this story starter to create a short story about this image. Can you use some of your adverbs in your story?
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Story starter:
Lawrence was injured, afraid, lost and completely alone. He had been thrown viciously from the aircraft after the flock of birds had attacked the propellers. As he laid there, listening to his racing heart, he wondered what would happen to him. How would he make it out alive? |
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Topic: Gummy Bear Experiment!
Follow the instructions below to investigate how gummy bears or gummy sweets change in different liquids.
Follow the instructions below to investigate how gummy bears or gummy sweets change in different liquids.
BE AWARE:
- You won't get the resources from the teacher.
- You need to make your own 'Gummy Bear Science' sheet.
- You need to come up with your own question, not as a class.
Topic: Fun Spinner!
Watch the video to create a fun spinner. You will need paper, crayons, cardboard, a circular object, string and scissors.
Watch the video to create a fun spinner. You will need paper, crayons, cardboard, a circular object, string and scissors.
Wednesday 14th May
Don't forget to visit Mrs Reeves' fantastic physical wellbeing page using the button above. Mrs Reeves' has been working hard to update this page with new activities and resources. She would love to hear all the active things you are getting up to at home! Also, there are a couple of activities on Seesaw for you to complete.
Handwriting
Today's handwriting is focused on forming the letters 'th', 'os' and 'ise'.
Once you have practised the letter joins above, have a go at writing the orange words: suppose, surprise and therefore. Can you put them in a sentence too?
TRY: Use mud or water and a stick or leaf and practise your handwriting outdoors in the sunshine! (See image below)
Today's handwriting is focused on forming the letters 'th', 'os' and 'ise'.
Once you have practised the letter joins above, have a go at writing the orange words: suppose, surprise and therefore. Can you put them in a sentence too?
TRY: Use mud or water and a stick or leaf and practise your handwriting outdoors in the sunshine! (See image below)
Spellings
This week's spelling focus is: prefix (non-). Here are ten spellings to practise this week: non-stick, non-stop, non-starter, non-smoker, nonsense, non-fiction, non-drip, non-violent, non-profit and non-believer. What does the prefix mean? Have you checked the meaning of the words? Can you put them in a sentence?
CHALLENGE: Have a go at the activities in the image below. Which one is your favourite? Which one helps you remember your spellings the most?
Log in to Spelling Shed (if you haven't received your email, please contact me via the Corona email address) and complete the activities on there. Use the button above to access Spelling Shed.
This week's spelling focus is: prefix (non-). Here are ten spellings to practise this week: non-stick, non-stop, non-starter, non-smoker, nonsense, non-fiction, non-drip, non-violent, non-profit and non-believer. What does the prefix mean? Have you checked the meaning of the words? Can you put them in a sentence?
CHALLENGE: Have a go at the activities in the image below. Which one is your favourite? Which one helps you remember your spellings the most?
Log in to Spelling Shed (if you haven't received your email, please contact me via the Corona email address) and complete the activities on there. Use the button above to access Spelling Shed.
Times Tables
Don't forget to log in to TT Rockstars and show me how you have improved with your times tables! You have all been working so hard!
Over the next few days, choose the times table, which you need to work on the most and create a fortune teller game for this times table. I know how much you love these at school! Use the images below to help you. If you need to, I'm sure you can find a video to help.
Don't forget to log in to TT Rockstars and show me how you have improved with your times tables! You have all been working so hard!
Over the next few days, choose the times table, which you need to work on the most and create a fortune teller game for this times table. I know how much you love these at school! Use the images below to help you. If you need to, I'm sure you can find a video to help.
Maths
Y4: Ordering Money
Over the next two days, Y4 need to practise looking at ordering decimals/money.
Task 1: Watch the video: https://player.vimeo.com/video/405804746
Task 2: Complete the activity on Seesaw.
Y5: Subtracting Decimals
Over the next two days, Y5 need to practise looking at subtracting decimals over one.
Task 1: Watch the video: https://player.vimeo.com/video/405760804
Task 2: Complete the activity on Seesaw.
Y4: Ordering Money
Over the next two days, Y4 need to practise looking at ordering decimals/money.
Task 1: Watch the video: https://player.vimeo.com/video/405804746
Task 2: Complete the activity on Seesaw.
Y5: Subtracting Decimals
Over the next two days, Y5 need to practise looking at subtracting decimals over one.
Task 1: Watch the video: https://player.vimeo.com/video/405760804
Task 2: Complete the activity on Seesaw.
English
Look at the image below and complete the Seesaw activities.
Look at the image below and complete the Seesaw activities.
Topic: Pulley Challenge
Watch the video below on what a pulley is and how they work.
Watch the video below on what a pulley is and how they work.
CHALLENGE: Create a pulley using equipment you can find around your house. Test your pulley with different weight. Can you make a pulley that will lift a pencil, a shoe and a vegetable? There are some images below to help your imagination but I wonder what design you will use. Can you try more than one design?
Watch the video below to help too!
Watch the video below to help too!
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Topic: Optical Illusion
Below is an image of an optical illusion using only paper and a stick. Can you design and create your own optical illusion spin toy? I can't wait to see your designs!
Below is an image of an optical illusion using only paper and a stick. Can you design and create your own optical illusion spin toy? I can't wait to see your designs!
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Topic: Origami Jumping Frog
Follow the steps below to create a jumping frog or follow the instructions on Youtube if easier. Measure and record how far your frog can jump on 5 separate occasions. To make this a fair test, what will you need to remember? Here are some points to help: starting position, tape measure and same force. |
Monday 11th May
Handwriting
Today's handwriting is focused on forming the letters 'th', 'os' and 'ise'. Please use the letter join image below to see which letters join and which do not.
Once you have practised the letter joins above, have a go at writing the orange words: suppose, surprise and therefore. Can you put them in a sentence too?
Today's handwriting is focused on forming the letters 'th', 'os' and 'ise'. Please use the letter join image below to see which letters join and which do not.
Once you have practised the letter joins above, have a go at writing the orange words: suppose, surprise and therefore. Can you put them in a sentence too?
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Spellings
This week's spelling focus is: prefix (non-). Here are ten spellings to practise this week: non-stick, non-stop, non-starter, non-smoker, nonsense, non-fiction, non-drip, non-violent, non-profit and non-believer. What does the prefix mean? Have you checked the meaning of the words? Can you put them in a sentence? CHALLENGE: Write your spellings on paper, place the paper on the floor and either jump to each spelling, whilst saying it or throw a ball on each spelling, whilst saying it. Log in to Spelling Shed (if you haven't received your email, please contact me via the Corona email address) and complete the activities on there. Use the button above to access Spelling Shed. |
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Times Tables
You are complete superstars when it comes to times tables. It would be amazing if your hard work can continue this week! Write each number from the '6, 7, 8, 9, 12' times tables in rainbow writing. |
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English
Task: Using the poster below, complete the dialogue activity on Seesaw.
Task: Using the poster below, complete the dialogue activity on Seesaw.
Maths
Y4: Money and Decimals
Over the next two days, Y4 need to practise looking at decimals in money.
Task 1: Watch the video: https://player.vimeo.com/video/405804568
Task 2: Complete the activity on Seesaw.
Y5: Adding Decimals
Over the next two days, Y5 need to practise looking at adding decimals over one.
Task 1: Watch the video: https://player.vimeo.com/video/405760679
Task 2: Complete the activity on Seesaw.
Y4: Money and Decimals
Over the next two days, Y4 need to practise looking at decimals in money.
Task 1: Watch the video: https://player.vimeo.com/video/405804568
Task 2: Complete the activity on Seesaw.
Y5: Adding Decimals
Over the next two days, Y5 need to practise looking at adding decimals over one.
Task 1: Watch the video: https://player.vimeo.com/video/405760679
Task 2: Complete the activity on Seesaw.
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Topic: Fingerprint Dusting
Over the next two days, try your hand at becoming a forensic scientist. Have a go at dusting for fingerprints following the instructions on the website using the button below. |
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Topic: Paper Chain Challenge
Over the next two days, have a go at the paper chain challenge. You will need: one piece of paper, scissors and tape or glue. Cut strips of paper and glue each end together to make a loop. Join these loops together to make a paper chain. Who can construct the longest paper chain in your house? Can you work out how to make a longer paper chain? Try the challenge again with your changes. |
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Topic: Water Xylophone
1) Collect 6 or 8 glasses or jars. 2) Fill them with different amounts of water (if you like, colour the water to make it more interesting). 3) Try tapping the edge of the glass or jar and try making a selection of musical notes. 4) Compose a tune using the water xylophone. 5) How could you record your piece of music? |
Wednesday 6th May
This is the last post for this week due to bank holiday on Friday.
Catch Up
Don't forget to check the activities below and on Seesaw and complete any that you haven't tried yet. Photos of completed work can be posted on Seesaw.
Don't forget to check the activities below and on Seesaw and complete any that you haven't tried yet. Photos of completed work can be posted on Seesaw.
Spelling Test
It's that time of the week again - yes, it is time to test how well we have practised our spellings! Please ask somebody at home to read the 'script' from below, which is how I usually read the spellings to you in class or look at your spelling word, cover your spelling word, write your spelling word, check your spelling word by yourself! Then you will need to check them carefully using the spellings from below.
Number 1) The word is exit. The exit wasn't clear. The word is exit.
Number 2) The word is excursion. I was really looking forward to the excursion to the zoo. The word is excursion.
Number 3) The word is exchange. My mother went to the shop to exchange the shoes for a larger size. The word is exchange.
Number 4) This is an orange Y3/4 word. The word is through. Can you go through the door first? The word is through.
Number 5)The word is exterior. The exterior of the house was painted cream. The word is exterior.
Number 6) The word is extend. We need to extend the trial of Spelling Shed. The word is extend.
Number 7) This is an orange Y3/4 word. The word is various. There are various birds in our garden. The word is various.
Number 8) This is an orange Y3/4 word. The word is weight. My brother used scales to check the weight of the flour. The word is weight.
Number 9) The word is explode. The lemonade had been shook so much, it was ready to explode. The word is explode.
Number 10) The word is export. We export some cars to other countries. The word is export.
It's that time of the week again - yes, it is time to test how well we have practised our spellings! Please ask somebody at home to read the 'script' from below, which is how I usually read the spellings to you in class or look at your spelling word, cover your spelling word, write your spelling word, check your spelling word by yourself! Then you will need to check them carefully using the spellings from below.
Number 1) The word is exit. The exit wasn't clear. The word is exit.
Number 2) The word is excursion. I was really looking forward to the excursion to the zoo. The word is excursion.
Number 3) The word is exchange. My mother went to the shop to exchange the shoes for a larger size. The word is exchange.
Number 4) This is an orange Y3/4 word. The word is through. Can you go through the door first? The word is through.
Number 5)The word is exterior. The exterior of the house was painted cream. The word is exterior.
Number 6) The word is extend. We need to extend the trial of Spelling Shed. The word is extend.
Number 7) This is an orange Y3/4 word. The word is various. There are various birds in our garden. The word is various.
Number 8) This is an orange Y3/4 word. The word is weight. My brother used scales to check the weight of the flour. The word is weight.
Number 9) The word is explode. The lemonade had been shook so much, it was ready to explode. The word is explode.
Number 10) The word is export. We export some cars to other countries. The word is export.
Maths
Y4: Halves and Quarters
Over the next two days, Y4 need to practise looking at halves and quarters.
Task 1: Watch the video: https://player.vimeo.com/video/405804448
Task 2: Complete the activity on Seesaw.
Y4: Halves and Quarters
Over the next two days, Y4 need to practise looking at halves and quarters.
Task 1: Watch the video: https://player.vimeo.com/video/405804448
Task 2: Complete the activity on Seesaw.
Y5: Subtracting Decimals
Over the next two days, Y5 need to practise subtracting decimals.
Task 1: Watch the video: https://player.vimeo.com/video/403247737
Task 2: Complete the activity on Seesaw.
Over the next two days, Y5 need to practise subtracting decimals.
Task 1: Watch the video: https://player.vimeo.com/video/403247737
Task 2: Complete the activity on Seesaw.
English
Y4: Dialogue
Over the next few days, Y4 need to look at how to use inverted commas (speech marks).
Task 1: Complete the BBC Bitesize lesson using the link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z4rbgwx
Task 2: Complete the task on Seesaw.
Y5: Punctuation
Over the next few days, Y5 need to look at how to use different pieces of punctuation, including inverted commas (speech marks).
Task 1: Complete the BBC Bitesize lesson using the link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zb2wjhv
Task 2: Complete the task on Seesaw.
Y4: Dialogue
Over the next few days, Y4 need to look at how to use inverted commas (speech marks).
Task 1: Complete the BBC Bitesize lesson using the link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z4rbgwx
Task 2: Complete the task on Seesaw.
Y5: Punctuation
Over the next few days, Y5 need to look at how to use different pieces of punctuation, including inverted commas (speech marks).
Task 1: Complete the BBC Bitesize lesson using the link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zb2wjhv
Task 2: Complete the task on Seesaw.
Anderson Shelter
Task 1: Research what an anderson shelter was used for during the war.
Task 2: Design and construct an anderson shelter using any resources you have at home. Below are two examples using cardboard and lego.
Task 1: Research what an anderson shelter was used for during the war.
Task 2: Design and construct an anderson shelter using any resources you have at home. Below are two examples using cardboard and lego.
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Spitfire Plane
Task 1: Research some facts about spitfire planes. Task 2: Research the design of a spitfire to use on your creation. Task 2: Use a peg, paper and paint or colouring crayons to turn these resources into a spitfire plane. An example is at the side. |
VE Day Activities
You will find a couple of extra VE Day activities on Seesaw, if you need anymore activities to do.
You will find a couple of extra VE Day activities on Seesaw, if you need anymore activities to do.
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E-safety
Due to spending more time online at the moment, we need to refresh our e-safety knowledge. Please check the activities on Seesaw. |
Monday 4th May
This week we are focusing on marking the 75th VE Day anniversary by learning all about wartime Britain and the meaning behind VE Day. VE Day (Victory in Europe Day) is the day on which Allied forces formally announced the surrender of Germany, which brought the Second World War to a close in Europe.
There will be lots of hands on activities on here and Seesaw, so please don't feel you need to complete them all over the next two days, as they are designed to be spaced out over the week. I can't wait to see lots of your creations and photos on Seesaw or by email!
Friday 8th May will mark the official celebration and hopefully, our activities will build-up to allow you to celebrate as a family and join in with the national idea of a celebration picnic or afternoon tea (see the poster below).
There will be lots of hands on activities on here and Seesaw, so please don't feel you need to complete them all over the next two days, as they are designed to be spaced out over the week. I can't wait to see lots of your creations and photos on Seesaw or by email!
Friday 8th May will mark the official celebration and hopefully, our activities will build-up to allow you to celebrate as a family and join in with the national idea of a celebration picnic or afternoon tea (see the poster below).
VE Day 2020 Longstone Video
We thought it would be a really fitting keepsake of the 75th anniversary of VE Day for all the Longstone family to sing the iconic song 'We'll Meet Again ' by Vera Lynn. In order to make this a success, we need each child or siblings together to learn the song below using the lyrics and then record themselves singing the song on Seesaw or another device and send via email to their class teacher. Individual videos will then be compiled to create a joint masterpiece! Have fun singing!
We need all videos to be sent by Wednesday 6th May, so editing can take place. Hopefully, the finished video will be shared with you all on our Facebook/Website.
We need all videos to be sent by Wednesday 6th May, so editing can take place. Hopefully, the finished video will be shared with you all on our Facebook/Website.
Handwriting
Choose a handwriting task from the weeks below to practise; it might be improving your gross motor skills, it might be using flour etc.
Practise writing the orange words: through, various and weight.
Choose a handwriting task from the weeks below to practise; it might be improving your gross motor skills, it might be using flour etc.
Practise writing the orange words: through, various and weight.
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Spellings
This week's spelling focus is: prefix (ex-). Here are ten spellings to practise this week: exit, extend, explode, excursion, exchange, export, exclaim, expel, external and exterior. Can you spot the root word? Have you checked the meaning of the words? Can you put them in a sentence? CHALLENGE: Use your favourite spelling technique or choose one from the image to practise your spellings: rainbow writing, using beans, painting etc. I wonder which pupil in Morpurgo can come up with the strangest sentence using the spellings above? Don't forget to log in to Spelling Shed (if you haven't received your email, please contact me via the Corona email address) and complete the activities on there. Use the button above to access Spelling Shed. |
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Times Tables
Go on TT Rockstars as often as possible but only for up to 15 minutes at a time to improve your speed and accuracy. I wonder who can improve their accuracy the most and I wonder who can improve their speed the most. Who will be the most improved of the week? |
Maths
Y4: Writing Decimals
Over the next two days, Y4 need to practise writing decimals in different ways.
Task 1: Watch the video: https://player.vimeo.com/video/403297865
Task 2: Complete the activity on Seesaw.
Y4: Writing Decimals
Over the next two days, Y4 need to practise writing decimals in different ways.
Task 1: Watch the video: https://player.vimeo.com/video/403297865
Task 2: Complete the activity on Seesaw.
Y5: Adding Decimals
Over the next two days, Y5 need to practise adding decimals to make one whole or below.
Task 1: Watch the video: https://player.vimeo.com/video/403247597
Task 2: Complete the activity on Seesaw.
Over the next two days, Y5 need to practise adding decimals to make one whole or below.
Task 1: Watch the video: https://player.vimeo.com/video/403247597
Task 2: Complete the activity on Seesaw.
English
Task 1: Watch the video by clicking on the button below to learn all about VE Day and wartime Britain.
Task 2: Answer the comprehension questions on Seesaw.
Task 1: Watch the video by clicking on the button below to learn all about VE Day and wartime Britain.
Task 2: Answer the comprehension questions on Seesaw.
Design a Tommy Soldier
A silhouette of a WW1/WW2 solider (a Tommy) is well-known and recognised across the country. This week, try and create a Tommy solider using any resources you have at home and display this in a window ready for the anniversary on Friday. Below are some examples.
A silhouette of a WW1/WW2 solider (a Tommy) is well-known and recognised across the country. This week, try and create a Tommy solider using any resources you have at home and display this in a window ready for the anniversary on Friday. Below are some examples.
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Bunting
The BBC have suggested we make some bunting to display around our homes to help decorate our houses for the anniversary. Use the button below to find information about this and a template. I wonder what designs and memories you will choose to use.
The BBC have suggested we make some bunting to display around our homes to help decorate our houses for the anniversary. Use the button below to find information about this and a template. I wonder what designs and memories you will choose to use.
Wartime Recipes
Spend the week exploring different wartime recipes and choose your favourites to make at home with your family.
Below and on Seesaw are some examples of wartime recipes to get you started. I can't wait to see some of your cookery creations or hear about your favourites.
Spend the week exploring different wartime recipes and choose your favourites to make at home with your family.
Below and on Seesaw are some examples of wartime recipes to get you started. I can't wait to see some of your cookery creations or hear about your favourites.
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Swing Dance
During the 1940s, swing dance was really popular, so it would be fitting this week to learn a dance ready to share with your family on Friday. Maybe your whole family could learn the dance with you, as part of your weekly exercise.
Watch the video below and learn the dance moves over the week. If you are able to share, I'd love to see some videos of your dance moves on Seesaw!
During the 1940s, swing dance was really popular, so it would be fitting this week to learn a dance ready to share with your family on Friday. Maybe your whole family could learn the dance with you, as part of your weekly exercise.
Watch the video below and learn the dance moves over the week. If you are able to share, I'd love to see some videos of your dance moves on Seesaw!
Friday 1st May
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Wellbeing Activities
Task: Please visit Mrs Reeves' wellbeing page and complete week 1 activities. These can be found following the wellbeing button above or as an activity on Seesaw. |
Spelling Test
It's that time of the week again - yes, it is time to test how well we have practised our spellings! Please ask somebody at home to read the 'script' from below, which is how I usually read the spellings to you in class or look at your spelling word, cover your spelling word, write your spelling word, check your spelling word by yourself! Then you will need to check them carefully using the spellings from below.
Number 1) The word is antiseptic. The antiseptic cream helped heal my wound. The word is antiseptic.
Number 2) The word is antifreeze. My dad uses antifreeze in his car. The word is antifreeze.
Number 3) The word is antibiotic. The doctor gave me an antibiotic to clear my infection. The word is antiobiotic.
Number 4) This is an orange Y3/4 word. The word is build. What are you going to build with your lego? The word is build.
Number 5)The word is antisocial. Next door play really loud music all night, which is very antisocial. The word is antisocial.
Number 6) The word is anti-ageing. We use anti-ageing cream to prevent our skin from ageing quickly. The word is anti-ageing.
Number 7) This is an orange Y3/4 word. The word is busy. The nurse was really busy today. The word is busy.
Number 8) This is an orange Y3/4 word. The word is business. My business is closed at the moment. The word is business.
Number 9) The word is antivenom. John needed to take the antivenom immediately to stop the snake bite from infecting him. The word is antivenom.
Number 10) The word is antiperspirant. Most teenagers use antiperspirant under their arms. The word is antiperspirant.
It's that time of the week again - yes, it is time to test how well we have practised our spellings! Please ask somebody at home to read the 'script' from below, which is how I usually read the spellings to you in class or look at your spelling word, cover your spelling word, write your spelling word, check your spelling word by yourself! Then you will need to check them carefully using the spellings from below.
Number 1) The word is antiseptic. The antiseptic cream helped heal my wound. The word is antiseptic.
Number 2) The word is antifreeze. My dad uses antifreeze in his car. The word is antifreeze.
Number 3) The word is antibiotic. The doctor gave me an antibiotic to clear my infection. The word is antiobiotic.
Number 4) This is an orange Y3/4 word. The word is build. What are you going to build with your lego? The word is build.
Number 5)The word is antisocial. Next door play really loud music all night, which is very antisocial. The word is antisocial.
Number 6) The word is anti-ageing. We use anti-ageing cream to prevent our skin from ageing quickly. The word is anti-ageing.
Number 7) This is an orange Y3/4 word. The word is busy. The nurse was really busy today. The word is busy.
Number 8) This is an orange Y3/4 word. The word is business. My business is closed at the moment. The word is business.
Number 9) The word is antivenom. John needed to take the antivenom immediately to stop the snake bite from infecting him. The word is antivenom.
Number 10) The word is antiperspirant. Most teenagers use antiperspirant under their arms. The word is antiperspirant.
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Times Tables
1) Log on to TT Rockstars. 2) Complete a Soundcheck. 3) Complete around 15 minutes on games of your choice. |
Assembly
During lockdown, we have not had any collective worship. A special assembly has been made for schools, led by the Archbishop of Canterbury and Oak National Academy.
Watch the assembly below.
During lockdown, we have not had any collective worship. A special assembly has been made for schools, led by the Archbishop of Canterbury and Oak National Academy.
Watch the assembly below.
The message from the assembly is based around 'Hope'. Create a piece of artwork, that shows what hope means to you. Here are some examples.
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Topic: Life Cycles
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1) Explore the information in the PowerPoint above about life cycles.
2) Research the life cycle of your favourite mammal and insect. There is an example below.
3) Create two drawings of your chosen life cycles (see example below) and label using the vocabulary:
Insect: egg, larva, pupa, adult Mammal: live young, child, adolescent, adult.
4) Write a short paragraph underneath your drawings discussing how the life cycles are the same and how they are different.
2) Research the life cycle of your favourite mammal and insect. There is an example below.
3) Create two drawings of your chosen life cycles (see example below) and label using the vocabulary:
Insect: egg, larva, pupa, adult Mammal: live young, child, adolescent, adult.
4) Write a short paragraph underneath your drawings discussing how the life cycles are the same and how they are different.
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Maths
Y4 - Divide by 10, 100, 1000 1) Watch the video(s) below. 2) Complete the BBC Bitesize activity using the button below. 3) Play the Who wants to be a millionaire PowerPoint using the link below or on Seesaw. 4) Complete the worksheet on Seesaw. Y5 - Multiply and Divide by 10, 100, 1000 1) Watch the video(s) below. 2)2) Complete the BBC Bitesize activity using the button below. 3) Play the Who wants to be a millionaire PowerPoint using the link below or on Seesaw. 4) Complete the worksheet on Seesaw. |
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Wednesday 29th April
Handwriting
Today's handwriting is focused on forming the letters 'bu', 'sy' and 'ness'. Please use the letter join image below to see which letters join and which do not. Try and practise your handwriting with different equipment i.e. chalk, felt tips, wax crayons etc.
Once you have practised the letter joins above, have a go at writing the orange words: build, busy and business. Can you put them in a sentence too?
TRY SOMETHING NEW: Use dried beans or beads to spell out the orange words above.
Today's handwriting is focused on forming the letters 'bu', 'sy' and 'ness'. Please use the letter join image below to see which letters join and which do not. Try and practise your handwriting with different equipment i.e. chalk, felt tips, wax crayons etc.
Once you have practised the letter joins above, have a go at writing the orange words: build, busy and business. Can you put them in a sentence too?
TRY SOMETHING NEW: Use dried beans or beads to spell out the orange words above.
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Spellings
This week's spelling focus is: prefix (anti-). Here are ten spellings to practise this week: antiseptic, anticlockwise, antisocial, antidote, antibiotic, antivenom, anti-ageing, antifreeze, antiperspirant and antigravity . Can you spot the root word? Have you checked the meaning of the words? Can you put them in a sentence? CHALLENGE: I wonder which pupil in Morpurgo can come up with the strangest sentence using the spellings above? This week, you need to log in to Spelling Shed (if you haven't received your email, please contact me via the Corona email address) and complete the activities on there. Use the button on Monday's work to access Spelling Shed. |
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Times Tables
Try the new times table game, which is available using the button below or check on Seesaw.
Try the new times table game, which is available using the button below or check on Seesaw.
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Something Different: Can you find all the numbers from the 6 times table around your home? Mrs Crease found the number 36 on a pair of shoes.
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Topic: Plants
1) Watch the video from the BBC Bitesize website titled 'What are the requirements for plant growth?'
2) Complete the activity at the bottom of the webpage.
3) Try growing two carrot tops in water. Keep one carrot top in a light place and keep one carrot top in a dark place and observe what happens over the next few weeks.
1) Watch the video from the BBC Bitesize website titled 'What are the requirements for plant growth?'
2) Complete the activity at the bottom of the webpage.
3) Try growing two carrot tops in water. Keep one carrot top in a light place and keep one carrot top in a dark place and observe what happens over the next few weeks.
Something Different - A Wishing Bowl (Fun for all the family!)
Why not make something memorable to remind you of this unusual time in our lives? I found this simple 'wishing bowl' activity, which you could mark with your name and 2020. Once dried, you could also fill the bowl with wishes of all the things you plan to do after lockdown.
Why not make something memorable to remind you of this unusual time in our lives? I found this simple 'wishing bowl' activity, which you could mark with your name and 2020. Once dried, you could also fill the bowl with wishes of all the things you plan to do after lockdown.
Instructions to Make a Papier-mâché Wish Bowl
For this challenge, you will be using a bowl as an armature (mold) to make a “Wishing Bowl.”
This challenge includes two different instructions for making papier-mâché paste. The first recipe uses flour as the base & a second recipe is gluten-free, using only white glue & water.
As your bowl fills with daily or weekly wishes, what fun it will be to unveil those wishes & carry them out once lockdown is lifted.
Papier-mâché Paste: Flour & Water Recipe
The ratio for glue should 3/4 white glue to 1/4 water. If you are using a high quality glue such as Elmer’s Glue-All, you can mix ½ glue to ½ water.
For this challenge, you will be using a bowl as an armature (mold) to make a “Wishing Bowl.”
This challenge includes two different instructions for making papier-mâché paste. The first recipe uses flour as the base & a second recipe is gluten-free, using only white glue & water.
As your bowl fills with daily or weekly wishes, what fun it will be to unveil those wishes & carry them out once lockdown is lifted.
Papier-mâché Paste: Flour & Water Recipe
- Glass, plastic or ceramic bowl; approximately the size of a soup bowl
- Aluminum foil or plastic wrap
- Large mixing bowl
- Spoon
- Whisk
- All-purpose white flour
- Hot water from tap (not boiling)
- Optional: Colored papers or tissue paper, white copy paper, acrylic paint
- Cover outside of bowl with aluminum foil or plastic wrap. Optional: spray lightly with cooking spray to make the removal of the completed bowl easier.
- Tear or cut strips of newspaper approximately 1” wide. The length of each strip should not be longer that the diameter of the bowl.
- Mix one part flour to one part water (1 cup of flour to 1 cup of water) and stir well in the mixing bowl with a spoon until it is smooth. Use the whisk to remove any remaining lumps in the paste. The paste should be as thin as pancake batter or thick glue-like consistency. If the paste seems too thick, you can add more water, a little at a time. Mix more paste as needed for your project. Dip the strips of newspaper into the paste. Wipe the strip so it is not dripping wet and apply it to the outside of the bowl over the foil or plastic wrap.
- Repeat this process with the newspaper strips, laying them in different directions until the outside of the bowl is covered. If the strips extend past the bowl, they can be trimmed once the bowl has dried.
- Continue the process until you have added three layers of paper. Allow to dry before adding more layers. If the bowl appears too thin, you can add three more layers.
- If you do not want to paint your bowl, you can add color and design by applying one final layer of decorative papers to the surfaces of the bowl with the flour and water paste.
- Acrylic paint works best for painting your bowl. For inspiration, click here for images of papier-mâché bowls.
- Your bowl is now ready to leave your wishes – papers can be rolled and tied with a string.
The ratio for glue should 3/4 white glue to 1/4 water. If you are using a high quality glue such as Elmer’s Glue-All, you can mix ½ glue to ½ water.
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Maths
Y4: Decimals on Number Lines Find your task on Seesaw. Y5: Decimals to Fractions/ Fractions to Decimals Find your task on Seesaw |
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English
If you haven't already created a diary during lockdown, can you create at least two diary entries over the next two days explaining your thoughts, feelings, activities etc? This is an unusual time and it will be remembered for years to come, so it is only fitting that we create a piece of writing to remember this time. It would be great to see your diary entries uploaded to Seesaw too. |
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Monday 27th April
Handwriting
Today's handwriting is focused on forming the letters 'bu', 'sy' and 'ness'. Please use the letter join image below to see which letters join and which do not.
Once you have practised the letter joins above, have a go at writing the orange words: build, busy and business. Can you put them in a sentence too?
TRY SOMETHING NEW: Why not pour a small amount of flour in a tray and practise writing your orange words in the flour?
Today's handwriting is focused on forming the letters 'bu', 'sy' and 'ness'. Please use the letter join image below to see which letters join and which do not.
Once you have practised the letter joins above, have a go at writing the orange words: build, busy and business. Can you put them in a sentence too?
TRY SOMETHING NEW: Why not pour a small amount of flour in a tray and practise writing your orange words in the flour?
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Spellings
This week's spelling focus is: prefix (anti-). Here are ten spellings to practise this week: antiseptic, anticlockwise, antisocial, antidote, antibiotic, antivenom, anti-ageing, antifreeze, antiperspirant and antigravity . Can you spot the root word? Have you checked the meaning of the words? Can you put them in a sentence?
CHALLENGE: I wonder which pupil in Morpurgo can come up with the strangest sentence using the spellings above?
This week, you need to log in to Spelling Shed (if you haven't received your email, please contact me via the Corona email address) and complete the activities on there. Use the button below to access Spelling Shed.
This week's spelling focus is: prefix (anti-). Here are ten spellings to practise this week: antiseptic, anticlockwise, antisocial, antidote, antibiotic, antivenom, anti-ageing, antifreeze, antiperspirant and antigravity . Can you spot the root word? Have you checked the meaning of the words? Can you put them in a sentence?
CHALLENGE: I wonder which pupil in Morpurgo can come up with the strangest sentence using the spellings above?
This week, you need to log in to Spelling Shed (if you haven't received your email, please contact me via the Corona email address) and complete the activities on there. Use the button below to access Spelling Shed.
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Times Tables
You are complete superstars when it comes to times tables. It would be amazing if your hard work can continue this half term too! Write each number from the '6, 7, 8, 9, 12' times tables on separate pieces of paper and order the different times tables using pegs. |
Topic: Growing
Task: Research different vegetable scraps that will grow when put in water. Below are some ideas. Over the next few days, how many scraps can you start to regrow? If you have time, post an image of your growing on Seesaw.
Task: Research different vegetable scraps that will grow when put in water. Below are some ideas. Over the next few days, how many scraps can you start to regrow? If you have time, post an image of your growing on Seesaw.
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English
Task: Once you have researched and grown something from scraps. Write a set of instructions to inform someone else of how to do this.
It would be great to see: a title, numbered bullet points and imperative verbs (Put, Slice, Pour etc). See the example instructions below.
Task: Once you have researched and grown something from scraps. Write a set of instructions to inform someone else of how to do this.
It would be great to see: a title, numbered bullet points and imperative verbs (Put, Slice, Pour etc). See the example instructions below.
Maths
Y4/5: Rounding Decimals
Task 1: If you haven't already, can you find some everyday decimals around your house?
Task 2: Round your real life decimals to the nearest whole number and to one decimal place.
Task 2: Look at the rounding poster to remind you how to round a number.
Task 3: Check your rounding activity on Seesaw.
Y4/5: Rounding Decimals
Task 1: If you haven't already, can you find some everyday decimals around your house?
Task 2: Round your real life decimals to the nearest whole number and to one decimal place.
Task 2: Look at the rounding poster to remind you how to round a number.
Task 3: Check your rounding activity on Seesaw.
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Something Different: I know how much Morpurgo class love to draw, so watch the 'How to...' video below and have a go at drawing your own daffodil.
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John Lewis Competition
John Lewis have launched a competition for the general public to design a 'super bear' to be sold at Christmas to raise money for our NHS. Here is the link to the website: https://www.johnlewispartnership.co.uk/media/press/y2020/jl-and-wr-launch-soft-toy-design-competition.html It would be great to see Morpurgo enter this competition and I would love to see your 'super bear' designs on Seesaw. |
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Friday 24th April
We've come to the end of our first week back after Easter. Take a look at the song below.
Spelling Test
It's that time of the week again - yes, it is time to test how well we have practised our spellings! Please ask somebody at home to read the 'script' from below, which is how I usually read the spellings to you in class or look at your spelling word, cover your spelling word, write your spelling word, check your spelling word by yourself! Then you will need to check them carefully using the spellings from below.
Number 1) The word is interact. We all interact with one another at school. The word is interact.
Number 2) The word is interlude. My auntie bought ice-cream during the interlude at the theatre. The word is interlude.
Number 3) The word is intermediate. I used the intermediate ski slope. The word is intermediate.
Number 4) This is an orange Y3/4 word. The word is breath. I took a really deep breath. The word is breath.
Number 5)The word is international. The Eurostar is an international train. The word is international.
Number 6) The word is intergalactic. If a star is between galaxies, it is an intergalactic star. The word is intergalactic.
Number 7) This is an orange Y3/4 word. The word is believe. I can't believe I got all my spellings correct. The word is believe.
Number 8) This is an orange Y3/4 word. The word is breathe. Breathe deeply to calm yourself down. The word is breathe.
Number 9) The word is internet. At the moment, we are using the internet for some of our learning. The word is internet.
Number 10) The word is interrupt. My sister always has to interrupt our conversations. The word is interrupt.
It's that time of the week again - yes, it is time to test how well we have practised our spellings! Please ask somebody at home to read the 'script' from below, which is how I usually read the spellings to you in class or look at your spelling word, cover your spelling word, write your spelling word, check your spelling word by yourself! Then you will need to check them carefully using the spellings from below.
Number 1) The word is interact. We all interact with one another at school. The word is interact.
Number 2) The word is interlude. My auntie bought ice-cream during the interlude at the theatre. The word is interlude.
Number 3) The word is intermediate. I used the intermediate ski slope. The word is intermediate.
Number 4) This is an orange Y3/4 word. The word is breath. I took a really deep breath. The word is breath.
Number 5)The word is international. The Eurostar is an international train. The word is international.
Number 6) The word is intergalactic. If a star is between galaxies, it is an intergalactic star. The word is intergalactic.
Number 7) This is an orange Y3/4 word. The word is believe. I can't believe I got all my spellings correct. The word is believe.
Number 8) This is an orange Y3/4 word. The word is breathe. Breathe deeply to calm yourself down. The word is breathe.
Number 9) The word is internet. At the moment, we are using the internet for some of our learning. The word is internet.
Number 10) The word is interrupt. My sister always has to interrupt our conversations. The word is interrupt.
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Times Tables
Visit Purple Mash and complete the multiplication 2do. When you enter this 2do, you will need to select the assessment option. |
English
Task 1: Learn the poem below off by heart. Once you are ready, record yourself performing it on Seesaw.
Task 1: Learn the poem below off by heart. Once you are ready, record yourself performing it on Seesaw.
Task 2: Read the poem below and change it to include minibeasts or birds, instead of animals. See my example for inspiration. You will find a template on Seesaw.
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Imagine Example
Imagine a bee Floating along the big open sea Imagine a butterfly With a stripy bow tie Imagine a woodlouse Living in a shoe house Imagine a millipede Just planting a seed Just imagine what life could be! |
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Maths
Y4/5 - Rounding Decimals Task 1: Hunt around your environment and see how many real life decimals you can find i.e. money etc. Upload any images you take on Seesaw. Task 2: Watch the videos below to help with rounding. Task 3: Log on to Purple Mash and complete the number rounding activity and then the decimal rounding activity. |
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Topic: Classifying Living Things
Task 1: Read the information by clicking on the buttons below. Can you name the main groups of living things? Can you use the classification key below?
Task 2: Complete the Seesaw activity on sorting different living things into different groups.
Task 3: Complete the classification key activities on Seesaw.
Task 1: Read the information by clicking on the buttons below. Can you name the main groups of living things? Can you use the classification key below?
Task 2: Complete the Seesaw activity on sorting different living things into different groups.
Task 3: Complete the classification key activities on Seesaw.
Something Different: SHADOWS
Task 1: How many hand shadow puppets can you make outside? Use the image to help.
Task 2: Follow the science experiment below to investigate how shadows change over time.
Task 1: How many hand shadow puppets can you make outside? Use the image to help.
Task 2: Follow the science experiment below to investigate how shadows change over time.
Wednesday 22nd April
Handwriting
This week, our handwriting is focused on forming the letters 'be', 'li' and 'cle'. Please use the letter join image below to see which letters join and which do not.
Once you have practised the letter joins above, have a go at writing the orange words: believe, bicycle, breathe and breath. Can you put them in a sentence too?
TRY SOMETHING NEW: Strengthen your gross motor skills by trying these exercises below. Upload a photo to Seesaw, if you can. Try and complete these tasks outside to make the most of the glorious sunshine!
This week, our handwriting is focused on forming the letters 'be', 'li' and 'cle'. Please use the letter join image below to see which letters join and which do not.
Once you have practised the letter joins above, have a go at writing the orange words: believe, bicycle, breathe and breath. Can you put them in a sentence too?
TRY SOMETHING NEW: Strengthen your gross motor skills by trying these exercises below. Upload a photo to Seesaw, if you can. Try and complete these tasks outside to make the most of the glorious sunshine!
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Spellings
This week's spelling focus is: prefix (inter-). Here are ten spellings to practise this week: interact, interfere, intercity, international, intermediate, internet, intergalactic, interrupt, intervene and interlude. Can you spot the root word? Have you checked the meaning of the words? Can you put them in a sentence?
This week, can you practise your spellings by writing them on pieces of paper and then ordering them in alphabetical order outside on a washing line?
This week's spelling focus is: prefix (inter-). Here are ten spellings to practise this week: interact, interfere, intercity, international, intermediate, internet, intergalactic, interrupt, intervene and interlude. Can you spot the root word? Have you checked the meaning of the words? Can you put them in a sentence?
This week, can you practise your spellings by writing them on pieces of paper and then ordering them in alphabetical order outside on a washing line?
New!
We have also signed all the children up to 'Spelling Shed', which is an online method for learning spellings. This is new this week and emails will be sent out to you all to try. Please let me know how you get along with this. Have fun!
We have also signed all the children up to 'Spelling Shed', which is an online method for learning spellings. This is new this week and emails will be sent out to you all to try. Please let me know how you get along with this. Have fun!
Times Tables
Below are buttons, which link to some Youtube song clips to help learn your times tables. Please continue to use these this week to support your times table learning.
Task: Below is a times table rap for the two times table but we should be focusing our 6, 7, 8, 9 and 12 times tables. Create a rap to help Morpurgo learn one of these times tables better.
Below are buttons, which link to some Youtube song clips to help learn your times tables. Please continue to use these this week to support your times table learning.
Task: Below is a times table rap for the two times table but we should be focusing our 6, 7, 8, 9 and 12 times tables. Create a rap to help Morpurgo learn one of these times tables better.
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English (SPAG - Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar)
Over the next few days practise using there, their and they're in different sentences. Task 1: Create a poster to show that you understand the difference between the homophones their, there and they're. Use the example below to help. Task 2: On Seesaw, I have uploaded a task to complete, which will help you practise using the correct homophone of their, there and they're. |
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Maths
Y4: Decimals - 2 decimal places
Task 1: Order the decimals from below. First, order them in ascending order (smallest to biggest) and then descending order (biggest to smallest).
5.43 2.31 5.40 1.23 7.89 9.00 2.34 6.54
Task 2: Compare the decimals below using the the symbols < > =. How many comparisons can you find?
7.34 7.56 9.23 nine point two three 3.42 three point seven five 8.00 eight 2.10 2.1
Y5: Decimals - 3 decimal places
Task 1: Order the decimals from below. First, order them in ascending order (smallest to biggest) and then descending order (biggest to smallest).
8.76 7.457 7.34 7.341 2.310 3.21 9.132 4.326
Task 2: Compare the decimals below using the the symbols < > =. How many comparisons can you find?
4.56 4.560 2.398 7.65 7.689 9.453 nine point four five three seven point six five 10.999
Y4: Decimals - 2 decimal places
Task 1: Order the decimals from below. First, order them in ascending order (smallest to biggest) and then descending order (biggest to smallest).
5.43 2.31 5.40 1.23 7.89 9.00 2.34 6.54
Task 2: Compare the decimals below using the the symbols < > =. How many comparisons can you find?
7.34 7.56 9.23 nine point two three 3.42 three point seven five 8.00 eight 2.10 2.1
Y5: Decimals - 3 decimal places
Task 1: Order the decimals from below. First, order them in ascending order (smallest to biggest) and then descending order (biggest to smallest).
8.76 7.457 7.34 7.341 2.310 3.21 9.132 4.326
Task 2: Compare the decimals below using the the symbols < > =. How many comparisons can you find?
4.56 4.560 2.398 7.65 7.689 9.453 nine point four five three seven point six five 10.999
Topic: Minibeasts
Over the next two weeks, we will be exploring different living things. Over the next two days, we will explore minibeasts. Luckily, we have some fabulous weather to help with this!
Task 1: Use the sheet on Seesaw and create your own mini bug hotel. See how creative you can be. If you need some inspiration, use Google to find some images. If you have chance, upload a photo of your creation to Seesaw.
Task 2: Use the sheet on Seesaw to hunt for different minibeasts and create a tally chart of how many of each minibeast you have found.
Task 3: Use the classification key below or on Seesaw to identify the minibeasts you have found.
Over the next two weeks, we will be exploring different living things. Over the next two days, we will explore minibeasts. Luckily, we have some fabulous weather to help with this!
Task 1: Use the sheet on Seesaw and create your own mini bug hotel. See how creative you can be. If you need some inspiration, use Google to find some images. If you have chance, upload a photo of your creation to Seesaw.
Task 2: Use the sheet on Seesaw to hunt for different minibeasts and create a tally chart of how many of each minibeast you have found.
Task 3: Use the classification key below or on Seesaw to identify the minibeasts you have found.
Monday 20th April
Handwriting
Today's handwriting is focused on forming the letters 'be', 'li' and 'cle'. Please use the letter join image below to see which letters join and which do not.
Once you have practised the letter joins above, have a go at writing the orange words: believe, bicycle, breathe and breath. Can you put them in a sentence too?
TRY SOMETHING NEW: Use mud or water and a stick or leaf and practise your handwriting outdoors in the sunshine! (See image below)
Today's handwriting is focused on forming the letters 'be', 'li' and 'cle'. Please use the letter join image below to see which letters join and which do not.
Once you have practised the letter joins above, have a go at writing the orange words: believe, bicycle, breathe and breath. Can you put them in a sentence too?
TRY SOMETHING NEW: Use mud or water and a stick or leaf and practise your handwriting outdoors in the sunshine! (See image below)
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Spellings
This week's spelling focus is: prefix (inter-). Here are ten spellings to practise this week: interact, interfere, intercity, international, intermediate, internet, intergalactic, interrupt, intervene and interlude. Can you spot the root word? Have you checked the meaning of the words? Can you put them in a sentence?
This week, can you practise your spellings by writing them on pieces of paper and then ordering them in alphabetical order outside on a washing line?
This week's spelling focus is: prefix (inter-). Here are ten spellings to practise this week: interact, interfere, intercity, international, intermediate, internet, intergalactic, interrupt, intervene and interlude. Can you spot the root word? Have you checked the meaning of the words? Can you put them in a sentence?
This week, can you practise your spellings by writing them on pieces of paper and then ordering them in alphabetical order outside on a washing line?
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Times Tables
You are complete superstars when it comes to times tables. It would be amazing if your hard work can continue this half term too! Task 1: Listen to the times table Youtube songs using the buttons below. Task 2: Write each number from the '6, 7, 8, 9, 12' times tables on separate pieces of paper and order the different times tables outside using pegs. |
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English
Use bullet points and connectives (see below) to write at least 10 facts about the birds you identify in your garden or outside your window. If you can't spot any birds outside, research some local birds, which would normally be found in an English garden.
Example:
Robin
Use bullet points and connectives (see below) to write at least 10 facts about the birds you identify in your garden or outside your window. If you can't spot any birds outside, research some local birds, which would normally be found in an English garden.
Example:
Robin
- Robins are usually found in gardens due to the fact they can find worms in the soil.
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Maths
Y4/5: Decimals
Task 1: How many decimals can you represent by drawing place value coins? See example.
Task 2: Over the next few days, complete the tasks, which can be found on Seesaw.
Y4/5: Decimals
Task 1: How many decimals can you represent by drawing place value coins? See example.
Task 2: Over the next few days, complete the tasks, which can be found on Seesaw.
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Topic: Local Birds and Bird Calls
Over the next few weeks, we are focusing on Spring. Task: Use the buttons below to access information on a range of local birds. Make a list of the different birds you notice in your garden or outside your window and draw a picture of these birds. Use the button below to see how many local birds you can name. Task: How many birds can you spot by listening to the bird calls? Use the button below to learn how to identify local birds by their bird call. |
Something Different
Have a go at making your own sundial. There are two examples below to start you off.
Have a go at making your own sundial. There are two examples below to start you off.
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Friday 3rd April
We've come to the end of our second week of isolation and home learning. I hope the activities below have provided some relief for those long days but music makes everything seem better. Hopefully this song will brighten our day.
Spelling Test
It's that time of the week again - yes, it is time to test how well we have practised our spellings! Please ask somebody at home to read the 'script' from below, which is how I usually read the spellings to you in class or look at your spelling word, cover your spelling word, write your spelling word, check your spelling word by yourself! Then you will need to check them carefully using the spellings from below.
Number 1) The word is solve. I had to solve the riddle. The word is solve.
Number 2) The word is signature. The signature at the end of the letter was very neat. The word is signature.
Number 3) The word is design. The new garden design was very unusual. The word is design.
Number 4) This is an orange Y3/4 word. The word is address. I was sent to the wrong address. The word is address.
Number 5)The word is dissolve. I waited for the milkshake powder to dissolve before drinking. The word is dissolve.
Number 6) The word is sign. The sign said 'Keep out.' The word is sign.
Number 7) This is an orange Y3/4 word. The word is answer. Can you give me the answer to the question please? The word is answer.
Number 8) This is an orange Y3/4 word. The word is appear. Hopefully, the postman will appear soon. The word is appear.
Number 9) The word is signal. We tried to get a signal through the TV. The word is signal.
Number 10) The word is solution. I mixed water and salt to make a solution. The word is solution.
It's that time of the week again - yes, it is time to test how well we have practised our spellings! Please ask somebody at home to read the 'script' from below, which is how I usually read the spellings to you in class or look at your spelling word, cover your spelling word, write your spelling word, check your spelling word by yourself! Then you will need to check them carefully using the spellings from below.
Number 1) The word is solve. I had to solve the riddle. The word is solve.
Number 2) The word is signature. The signature at the end of the letter was very neat. The word is signature.
Number 3) The word is design. The new garden design was very unusual. The word is design.
Number 4) This is an orange Y3/4 word. The word is address. I was sent to the wrong address. The word is address.
Number 5)The word is dissolve. I waited for the milkshake powder to dissolve before drinking. The word is dissolve.
Number 6) The word is sign. The sign said 'Keep out.' The word is sign.
Number 7) This is an orange Y3/4 word. The word is answer. Can you give me the answer to the question please? The word is answer.
Number 8) This is an orange Y3/4 word. The word is appear. Hopefully, the postman will appear soon. The word is appear.
Number 9) The word is signal. We tried to get a signal through the TV. The word is signal.
Number 10) The word is solution. I mixed water and salt to make a solution. The word is solution.
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Times Tables
Check Seesaw for a couple of other times table based activities. |
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English
Task 1: There are lots of people, who are helping us, during this time. It may be the NHS staff, our parent(s) or a shop keeper but wouldn't it be lovely to show them some appreciation and design and write a card to them to say a massive 'THANK YOU' for all their continued hard work. So your first task is to design and write a card to say THANK YOU to someone of your choice. |
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Task 2: Due to current situation, there are lots of people we can't spend time with at the moment. However, it would be lovely if you could write them a letter to let them know you are thinking of them and to tell them what you have been doing. You might even want to write a letter to the whole class to keep in touch and if you upload it to Seesaw, I will share it with them.
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Maths
Y4/5 - Time (12 hour and 24 hour) Task 1: Log on to Purple Mash and complete the time activity that has been set. Task 2: Access the activities on Seesaw linked to time. Task 3: If needed, set up a clock in your house like the clock on the right, so you can learn to tell the time over Easter. |
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German
Task 1: Log on to Seesaw for some Easter related German activities. Task 2: Label the colours in your house or garden in German. Use the words: schwarz, rot, lila, orange, rosa, gelb, grun, blau, grau and any others you can remember. Task 3: Label the fruit in your house. Use the words: apfel, birne, kirsche, banane, melone and any others that you might need to research. |
Something for Easter
Over the Easter break, my family are going to be busy decorating and blowing eggs, which we will save as a fantastic memory for many years to come. Maybe you could give it a go! There are lots of tutorials online to help you.
Over the Easter break, my family are going to be busy decorating and blowing eggs, which we will save as a fantastic memory for many years to come. Maybe you could give it a go! There are lots of tutorials online to help you.
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Wednesday 1st April
Our theme this week is linked to Easter, symbols and Spring. Here is a song to support this theme.
Spellings
This week's spelling focus is: word families. Here are ten spellings that should be practised this week: solve, solution, insoluble, dissolve, solvent, sign, signature, assign, design and signal.
Task: Try one of the fun outdoor spelling ideas, whilst we have the chance to go out in the garden/yard. Choose from the three options:
1) Write the spellings on individual pieces of paper. Place the pieces of paper outside (hold down with a stone, if needed) or pin them on a washing line. Throw a soft ball or beanbag at the spelling and say each individual letter out loud.
2) Write the above spellings on a hard surface outside using a paintbrush or stick and water.
3) Write the above spellings on a hard surface outside using chalk.
This week's spelling focus is: word families. Here are ten spellings that should be practised this week: solve, solution, insoluble, dissolve, solvent, sign, signature, assign, design and signal.
Task: Try one of the fun outdoor spelling ideas, whilst we have the chance to go out in the garden/yard. Choose from the three options:
1) Write the spellings on individual pieces of paper. Place the pieces of paper outside (hold down with a stone, if needed) or pin them on a washing line. Throw a soft ball or beanbag at the spelling and say each individual letter out loud.
2) Write the above spellings on a hard surface outside using a paintbrush or stick and water.
3) Write the above spellings on a hard surface outside using chalk.
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Times Tables
I have added a link below and on Seesaw of a multiples game but don't forget you can still access TT Rockstars to practise your times tables. 0 9 18 27 36 45 54 63 72 81 90 99 108 or 0 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 Try an active times table game: 1) Write the numbers from above on paper and place them out of order on the floor. 2) Tap the times tables in order from 0x to 12x. 3) Time yourself and see if you can beat your time every time you play. 4) Maybe somebody could say a multiplication question to you and you could find the answer and tap it. https://www.topmarks.co.uk/times-tables/coconut-multiples |
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English
I loved looking at your vocabulary banks, which you posted online. Here are some of the fantastic ideas you came up with:
lovable kitten with ginger fur
pink flowers with lush green stems
baby-blue butterfly with shimmering white patterns
rich grass with glistening reflections
charcoal mole with sharp claws
dazzling daffodils with fragile petals
Over the next two days, your task is to create your own descriptive poem using the phrases you have already created. You only need about 5 lines. If you are looking for inspiration, why not sit outside in your garden to write.
Here is an example:
Spring Garden Poem
The lovable kitten with ginger fur bounces through the lush green grass.
The baby-blue butterfly with shimmering white patterns dances across the sky.
A charcoal mole with sharp claws pokes it's head above the muddy ground.
Some dazzling daffodils with fragile petals wave hello to the Spring morning.
Pink flowers with lush green stems open their petals to greet the glorious sun.
Spring has arrived.
I loved looking at your vocabulary banks, which you posted online. Here are some of the fantastic ideas you came up with:
lovable kitten with ginger fur
pink flowers with lush green stems
baby-blue butterfly with shimmering white patterns
rich grass with glistening reflections
charcoal mole with sharp claws
dazzling daffodils with fragile petals
Over the next two days, your task is to create your own descriptive poem using the phrases you have already created. You only need about 5 lines. If you are looking for inspiration, why not sit outside in your garden to write.
Here is an example:
Spring Garden Poem
The lovable kitten with ginger fur bounces through the lush green grass.
The baby-blue butterfly with shimmering white patterns dances across the sky.
A charcoal mole with sharp claws pokes it's head above the muddy ground.
Some dazzling daffodils with fragile petals wave hello to the Spring morning.
Pink flowers with lush green stems open their petals to greet the glorious sun.
Spring has arrived.
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Maths
Y4/5 - Easter/Spring Coordinates Watch the coordinate video below for support. Task 1: Check Seesaw for some coordinate work. Task 2: Check Purple Mash for more coordinate work to solve. Task 3: How could you build your own coordinate grid? Give it a go and upload a photo to Seesaw. Could you use lego? Or could you draw one outside? |
RE Week
Task 1) We are going to continue our theme of 'symbols' and there is an activity on Seesaw linked to Hindu and Sikh symbols.
Task 1) We are going to continue our theme of 'symbols' and there is an activity on Seesaw linked to Hindu and Sikh symbols.
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Task 2) This week, we would have been making a small Easter garden in our outdoor classroom. Instead, collect some sticks (roughly the same size) and follow the steps on Seesaw to build your own cross. Keep your cross safe, as we will be displaying them in our garden area, when we return to school.
If you don't feel comfortable making a cross, then create a photo frame and frame a beautiful sign of Spring in your garden. Photos of these can be uploaded to Seesaw. |
Monday 30th March
There is a lot of kindness in the world at the moment, especially with people helping one another. Here is a song to help remind us about the importance of kindness.
Spellings
This week's spelling focus is: word families. Here are ten spellings that should be practised this week: solve, solution, insoluble, dissolve, solvent, sign, signature, assign, design and signal. Can you spot the root word in the families? Have you checked the meaning of the words? Can you put them in a sentence?
This week, can you practise your spellings using pyramid writing? See example below.
This week's spelling focus is: word families. Here are ten spellings that should be practised this week: solve, solution, insoluble, dissolve, solvent, sign, signature, assign, design and signal. Can you spot the root word in the families? Have you checked the meaning of the words? Can you put them in a sentence?
This week, can you practise your spellings using pyramid writing? See example below.
Handwriting
Today's handwriting is focused on forming the letters 'ad', 'ear' and 'we'. Please use the letter join image below to see which letters join and which do not.
Once you have practised the letter joins above, have a go at writing the orange words: address, answer and appear. Can you put them in a sentence too?
Today's handwriting is focused on forming the letters 'ad', 'ear' and 'we'. Please use the letter join image below to see which letters join and which do not.
Once you have practised the letter joins above, have a go at writing the orange words: address, answer and appear. Can you put them in a sentence too?
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Times Tables
Well done for continuing your fantastic times table practice at home! Don't forget to continue to access TT Rockstars, whilst at home. Over the next two days, log on to Seesaw and complete the colouring activity, which is linked to your times tables. |
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English
We are going to build a fabulous word bank linked to the images below (you only need to choose one image). Will I be able to guess which image you have chosen?
Use Seesaw for an example and to use the word bank template to record your own ideas.
We are going to build a fabulous word bank linked to the images below (you only need to choose one image). Will I be able to guess which image you have chosen?
Use Seesaw for an example and to use the word bank template to record your own ideas.
- Choose an image from below.
- Write down all the nouns (objects, places, people) that you can see in the image.
- Write down all the adjectives (words to describe a noun) that you could use to describe the nouns you saw in the picture.
- Then extend your noun phrases using the word 'with' i.e. with glistening leaves.
- How many of the words can you improve? Use a thesaurus (either one you have at home or one on the internet) to think of even better words i.e. instead of blue -->sapphire or azure.
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Maths
Y4/5 - Easter/Spring Word Problems Task 1: Check Seesaw for some Easter/Spring word problems. Task 2: Check Purple Mash for more word problems to solve. |
RE Week
This week would have been our RE week, where we would be preparing for our Easter service as well as exploring a range of religions. We are going to continue with an RE theme this week and there are a few activities on Seesaw to explore, including : a matching task and an Easter wreath of symbols.
This week would have been our RE week, where we would be preparing for our Easter service as well as exploring a range of religions. We are going to continue with an RE theme this week and there are a few activities on Seesaw to explore, including : a matching task and an Easter wreath of symbols.
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Egg Activities (Science/STEM)
Here are two science related activities.
Task 1: What happens to a hard-boiled egg, when it has been placed in vinegar for 3 days? Follow the instructions below.
Here are two science related activities.
Task 1: What happens to a hard-boiled egg, when it has been placed in vinegar for 3 days? Follow the instructions below.
Task 2: How far can a protected egg drop without breaking?
- You will need to design a way of protecting your raw egg (see example below). I know resources will vary, so be creative!
- Using a tape measure, measure the height of each egg drop (i.e. 30cm, 50cm, 1m, 1.5m).
- Drop your egg from a different height each time. Has it survived the fall? At which height did it crack? Was your design successful or not? Why?
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Something Different for the Week: Colouring and Anagrams
On Seesaw, you will find a colouring activity and some anagrams to sort. You can use Seesaw to colour the picture or write the answer by pressing the three buttons at the bottom of the activity and then clicking copy and edit. |
Friday 27th March
Spelling Test
It's that time of the week again - yes, it is time to test how well we have practised our spellings! Please ask somebody at home to read the 'script' from below, which is how I usually read the spellings to you in class or look at your spelling word, cover your spelling word, write your spelling word, check your spelling word by yourself! Then you will need to check them carefully using the spellings from below.
Number 1) The word is phone. He tried to phone his best friend. The word is phone.
Number 2) The word is reality. Reality can be changed by a vivid imagination. The word is reality.
Number 3) The word is telephone. I tried to make a call using my new telephone. The word is telephone.
Number 4) This is an orange Y3/4 word. The word is actual. We don't know the actual amount without weighing the sugar. The word is actual.
Number 5)The word is real. The monkey walking up the road cannot be real. The word is real.
Number 6) The word is phonics. Children practise their phonics to help them read. The word is phonics.
Number 7) This is an orange Y3/4 word. The word is accident. There was an accident on the football pitch. The word is accident.
Number 8) This is an orange Y3/4 word. The word is accidentally. Accidentally, I broke the vase. The word is accidentally.
Number 9) The word is microphone. The singer used a microphone, so she could be heard. The word is microphone.
Number 10) The word is homophone. Eight is a homophone. The word is homophone.
Spelling Test
It's that time of the week again - yes, it is time to test how well we have practised our spellings! Please ask somebody at home to read the 'script' from below, which is how I usually read the spellings to you in class or look at your spelling word, cover your spelling word, write your spelling word, check your spelling word by yourself! Then you will need to check them carefully using the spellings from below.
Number 1) The word is phone. He tried to phone his best friend. The word is phone.
Number 2) The word is reality. Reality can be changed by a vivid imagination. The word is reality.
Number 3) The word is telephone. I tried to make a call using my new telephone. The word is telephone.
Number 4) This is an orange Y3/4 word. The word is actual. We don't know the actual amount without weighing the sugar. The word is actual.
Number 5)The word is real. The monkey walking up the road cannot be real. The word is real.
Number 6) The word is phonics. Children practise their phonics to help them read. The word is phonics.
Number 7) This is an orange Y3/4 word. The word is accident. There was an accident on the football pitch. The word is accident.
Number 8) This is an orange Y3/4 word. The word is accidentally. Accidentally, I broke the vase. The word is accidentally.
Number 9) The word is microphone. The singer used a microphone, so she could be heard. The word is microphone.
Number 10) The word is homophone. Eight is a homophone. The word is homophone.
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English
Task 1: Create an information text showcasing facts about your three chosen 'Wonders of the World.' Try and use as many features from below to make your information text extra special! Use the example on the right to help too.
Task 2: Create a calligram about the sun or earth. A calligram is a poem or words shaped like the object it is describing. Look at the examples below. 
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Maths
Y5: Mixed Fractions and Improper Fractions
Log on to Purple Mash and complete your two 2Dos called 'Mixed and Improper Fractions.' Watch the videos below to help.
Y5: Mixed Fractions and Improper Fractions
Log on to Purple Mash and complete your two 2Dos called 'Mixed and Improper Fractions.' Watch the videos below to help.
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Y4: Fractions and Decimals
Task 1: Check Seesaw for some questions to answer linked to tenths and hundredths. You can comment on these questions on Seesaw under the picture of the question. Task 2: Check Seesaw for your second maths task. |
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Computing
Don't forget to finish your Memory Game on Scratch. Use the link below or on Seesaw to find the instructions to follow. If you have finished this game, either create a new game of your choice using Scratch OR follow the button below to find new instructions for a new game. How many skills can you show me?
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Wednesday 25th March
Handwriting Today's handwriting is focused on forming the letters 'tu', 'de' and 'cci'. Please use the letter join image below to see which letters join and which do not. I have shared an image below of the handwriting lines too. However, do not use the handwriting lines, if you use ordinary lined books. Once you have practised the letter joins above, have a go at writing the orange words: accident, accidentally and actual. Can you put them in a sentence too? |
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Spellings
This week's spelling focus is: word families. Here are ten spellings that should be practised this week: phone, phonics, microphone, homophone, telephone, real, reality, realistic, unreal and realisation. Can you spot the root word in the families? Have you checked the meaning of the words? Can you put them in a sentence? Enjoy the sunshine and write your spellings using a stick on the floor outside. |
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Times Tables
Your task for times tables has been put on Seesaw. Whilst the sun is shining, write these numbers on pieces of paper and order them outside - maybe on the washing line? Can you spot the missing numbers?Take a photo and upload to Seesaw. 0 32 24 8 96 56 80 16 40 64 Please don't forget to access TT Rockstars, so I can check everyone has their login details. The first thing I would like you to do is access 'Soundcheck.' |
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English
Task 1: If you haven't already, please write your adventure story and upload to Seesaw. This can be typed or handwritten - either is great!
Try and use:
Task 2: Can you remember and name the new seven wonders of the world? Can you name the countries where they are located? Can you find these countries on a map? Choose three wonders of the world and research and record facts about them. You might even want to draw some pictures of the three you have chosen.
Task 1: If you haven't already, please write your adventure story and upload to Seesaw. This can be typed or handwritten - either is great!
Try and use:
- Title
- Description (similes, metaphors and extended noun phrases)
- Beginning, build-up, dilemma and resolution
- Paragraphs
- Semi-colons, brackets and exclamation marks
- Speech (remember: new speaker, new line)
Task 2: Can you remember and name the new seven wonders of the world? Can you name the countries where they are located? Can you find these countries on a map? Choose three wonders of the world and research and record facts about them. You might even want to draw some pictures of the three you have chosen.
Maths
Y4: Tenths and Hundredths
Watch the explanation video about tenths and hundredths.
Task 1: Represent the tenths and hundredths, which are written on Seesaw, in different ways using the examples on Seesaw.
REMEMBER: TENTHS ARE DECIMALS OR FRACTIONS OUT OF 10 AND HUNDREDTHS ARE FRACTIONS OR DECIMALS OUT OF 100.
Task 2: Use part-whole models to represent hundredths, which are on Seesaw. How many different ways can you split a hundredth?
Y4: Tenths and Hundredths
Watch the explanation video about tenths and hundredths.
Task 1: Represent the tenths and hundredths, which are written on Seesaw, in different ways using the examples on Seesaw.
REMEMBER: TENTHS ARE DECIMALS OR FRACTIONS OUT OF 10 AND HUNDREDTHS ARE FRACTIONS OR DECIMALS OUT OF 100.
Task 2: Use part-whole models to represent hundredths, which are on Seesaw. How many different ways can you split a hundredth?
Y5: Four Operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)
We are leaving fractions for today. Have a go at some of questions from below. You can access more of these questions using the website: My Mini Maths.
We are leaving fractions for today. Have a go at some of questions from below. You can access more of these questions using the website: My Mini Maths.
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Music
Over the next two days, you are going to be a digital composer! Log on to Purple Mash and complete the '2Sequence' activity, which allows you to create your own piece of music. Don't forget to save your composition! I will look forward to hearing them! |
Something Different for the Week: Collaborative Photo Collage
We are now officially entering Spring.
Task1: How many signs of Spring can you see out of your windows and in your garden? Take photos of these signs and upload them to Seesaw. I will compile a collage of all the different photos that Morpurgo have found.
Task 2: Can you create a poster using the word 'Spring'? See the example below.
We are now officially entering Spring.
Task1: How many signs of Spring can you see out of your windows and in your garden? Take photos of these signs and upload them to Seesaw. I will compile a collage of all the different photos that Morpurgo have found.
Task 2: Can you create a poster using the word 'Spring'? See the example below.
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Monday 23rd March
Handwriting
Today's handwriting is focused on forming the letters 'ac', 'id' and 'ent'. Please use the letter join image below to see which letters join and which do not. I have shared an image below of the handwriting lines too. However, do not use the handwriting lines, if you use ordinary lined books.
Once you have practised the letter joins above, have a go at writing the orange words: accident, accidentally and actual. Can you put them in a sentence too?
Today's handwriting is focused on forming the letters 'ac', 'id' and 'ent'. Please use the letter join image below to see which letters join and which do not. I have shared an image below of the handwriting lines too. However, do not use the handwriting lines, if you use ordinary lined books.
Once you have practised the letter joins above, have a go at writing the orange words: accident, accidentally and actual. Can you put them in a sentence too?
Spellings
This week's spelling focus is: word families. Here are ten spellings that should be practised this week: phone, phonics, microphone, homophone, telephone, real, reality, realistic, unreal and realisation. Can you spot the root word in the families? Have you checked the meaning of the words? Can you put them in a sentence?
This week, can you practise your spellings using rainbow writing? See example below.
This week's spelling focus is: word families. Here are ten spellings that should be practised this week: phone, phonics, microphone, homophone, telephone, real, reality, realistic, unreal and realisation. Can you spot the root word in the families? Have you checked the meaning of the words? Can you put them in a sentence?
This week, can you practise your spellings using rainbow writing? See example below.
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Times Tables
You are complete superstars when it comes to times tables. It would be amazing if your hard work can continue at home. Please access TT Rockstars over the next two days, so I can check everyone has their login details. The first thing I would like you to do is access 'Soundcheck.' |
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English
For the last few weeks, we have been exploring adventure stories and describing characters. If you completed your task below from Friday, at home or at school, you will have a plan ready for your own adventure story. Your task today and tomorrow is to write your adventure story and upload it to Seesaw for marking. Try and use:
You may find it useful to either use 'The Twins' Tunnel Trouble', which is below, as an idea for your story or you may find it useful to watch 'Taking Flight', which is also below, as inspiration. |
Maths
Y4: Tenths and Hundredths
Task 1: Check Purple Mash for your activity called 'Tenths and Hundredths.' Please let me know if you need your login details.
Task 2: Complete the tenths and hundredths activity on Seesaw.
Task 3: Use the template on Seesaw and examples below to create a piece of artwork using a hundred grid and five different colours. This may be a pattern or an object.
Y4: Tenths and Hundredths
Task 1: Check Purple Mash for your activity called 'Tenths and Hundredths.' Please let me know if you need your login details.
Task 2: Complete the tenths and hundredths activity on Seesaw.
Task 3: Use the template on Seesaw and examples below to create a piece of artwork using a hundred grid and five different colours. This may be a pattern or an object.
- Colour the hundred grid completely using 5 different colours.
- Calculate the fraction that is equivalent to each colour. For example, if there are 32 squares coloured yellow, then the fraction would be 32/100.
- Write each fraction as a decimal. For example, 0.32.
- Write each decimal in word form. For example, thirty-two hundredths.
Y5: Compare and Order Fractions with Different Denominators
Task 1: See Seesaw for your activity and explanation.
Task 2: Complete the assigned activity on Purple Mash.
Task 1: See Seesaw for your activity and explanation.
Task 2: Complete the assigned activity on Purple Mash.
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Topic
This half term, we have learnt about different geographical features, such as mountains, volcanoes and rivers. Over the next two days, can you research and label the different mountain ranges, rivers and oceans around the world? Complete the activities on Seesaw. Don't worry if you do not own an atlas, you can use the internet to help! |
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Monday 16th March 2020
English
Task 1: Look at the wordsearch below. Which spellings can you find for this week? Once you have found them, write each spelling in rainbow writing (one colour per letter) and then put the words in your own sentences.
English
Task 1: Look at the wordsearch below. Which spellings can you find for this week? Once you have found them, write each spelling in rainbow writing (one colour per letter) and then put the words in your own sentences.
Task 2: Think of, write down and/or draw as many characters (Patrick and Susie), settings (home, tunnel, icy wonderland), events that happen to your character (have an argument, find a tunnel, enter an icy wonderland) and problems your characters face (turned into an ice sculpture by an evil witch).
Task 3: Recap acting out the text map from below and read 'The Twins' Tunnel Trouble' to help yourself remember the adventure story from class.
Task 3: Recap acting out the text map from below and read 'The Twins' Tunnel Trouble' to help yourself remember the adventure story from class.
Maths
Task1: Complete the below puzzles by finding fractions of amounts. Can you find your way to the end?
Task1: Complete the below puzzles by finding fractions of amounts. Can you find your way to the end?
Task 2: Which would you rather have? Complete the activity below.
Topic
Task 1: Look at the Monet paintings below and think or talk about your likes and dislikes. Use the images to create your own Monet inspired landscape (possibly of a scene local to you). Use any resources you have at home: paints, crayons or collage materials.
Task 1: Look at the Monet paintings below and think or talk about your likes and dislikes. Use the images to create your own Monet inspired landscape (possibly of a scene local to you). Use any resources you have at home: paints, crayons or collage materials.
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Wednesday 18th March 2020
English Task 1: Watch the adventure story (Taking Flight) below by following the button. Using the examples below, how many pieces of speech from the story can you punctuate? I'm sure you could challenge yourself to write even better speech for the characters - think more exciting! Dialogue: There are different ways to punctuate a character's speech (see the examples below). The rules we follow are:
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"Dad! You never keep your promises!" moaned Jack, whilst tightly hugging his favourite teddy.
Grandpa giggled, "We are going to have such fun today. Just you wait and see."
"See you soon," rushed dad, "I'm sorry."
Grandpa giggled, "We are going to have such fun today. Just you wait and see."
"See you soon," rushed dad, "I'm sorry."
Maths
Task 1: Log on to Seesaw. Complete the activity, which is under the 'Activities' section on Seesaw. This activity has been planned with your child's individual needs in mind, so you will only see one of the activities from below on your child's Seesaw page.
Task 1: Log on to Seesaw. Complete the activity, which is under the 'Activities' section on Seesaw. This activity has been planned with your child's individual needs in mind, so you will only see one of the activities from below on your child's Seesaw page.
Task 2:
Y4 - Have a go at taking away fractions from whole numbers. Check Seesaw for your activity.
Y5 - Try adding and subtracting fractions with different denominators. Check Seesaw for your activity.
Y4 - Have a go at taking away fractions from whole numbers. Check Seesaw for your activity.
Y5 - Try adding and subtracting fractions with different denominators. Check Seesaw for your activity.
Topic
Task 1: This half term, we have been looking at various geographical features, such as volcanoes, mountains and this week should be rivers. Complete the activity from below, which can be found on your child's Seesaw account.
Task 1: This half term, we have been looking at various geographical features, such as volcanoes, mountains and this week should be rivers. Complete the activity from below, which can be found on your child's Seesaw account.
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Indoor Activity (taken from 100 things to do indoors)
Make a den at home using any given materials (bed sheets, blankets, towels, pegs etc) and a torch. Take a photo and send it via the designated Corona email address. |
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Friday 20th March 2020
Spelling Test
It's that time of the week - yes, it is time to test how well we have practised our spellings! Please ask somebody at home to read the 'script' from below, which is how I usually read the spellings to you in class. Then you will need to check them carefully using the spellings from the wordsearch above.
Number 1) The word is special. I had a special object in my memory box. The word is special.
Number 2) The word is city. Our capital city is London. The word is city.
Number 3) The word is decimal. 0.10 is a decimal. The word is decimal.
Number 4) This is an orange Y3/4 word. The word is enough. I have had enough of all the rain. The word is enough.
Number 5)The word is cinema. I went to the cinema to watch the new film. The word is cinema.
Number 6) The word is accident. I broke the vase but it was an accident. The word is accident.
Number 7) This is an orange Y3/4 word. The word is question. I asked you a question. The word is question.
Number 8) This is an orange Y3/4 word. The word is strength. The child had amazing strength. The word is strength.
Number 9) The word is decide. I had to decide which shoes I wanted to wear. The word is decide.
Number 10) The word is medicine. The girl disliked her medicine. The word is medicine.
Spelling Test
It's that time of the week - yes, it is time to test how well we have practised our spellings! Please ask somebody at home to read the 'script' from below, which is how I usually read the spellings to you in class. Then you will need to check them carefully using the spellings from the wordsearch above.
Number 1) The word is special. I had a special object in my memory box. The word is special.
Number 2) The word is city. Our capital city is London. The word is city.
Number 3) The word is decimal. 0.10 is a decimal. The word is decimal.
Number 4) This is an orange Y3/4 word. The word is enough. I have had enough of all the rain. The word is enough.
Number 5)The word is cinema. I went to the cinema to watch the new film. The word is cinema.
Number 6) The word is accident. I broke the vase but it was an accident. The word is accident.
Number 7) This is an orange Y3/4 word. The word is question. I asked you a question. The word is question.
Number 8) This is an orange Y3/4 word. The word is strength. The child had amazing strength. The word is strength.
Number 9) The word is decide. I had to decide which shoes I wanted to wear. The word is decide.
Number 10) The word is medicine. The girl disliked her medicine. The word is medicine.
English
Task 1: Plan your own adventure story using the templates on Seesaw as a guide. You can use the poster below to give you an idea of how to plan a fantastic adventure story. Next week, I will be expecting you to write your story and upload it to Seesaw for marking as a Hot Task.
Task 1: Plan your own adventure story using the templates on Seesaw as a guide. You can use the poster below to give you an idea of how to plan a fantastic adventure story. Next week, I will be expecting you to write your story and upload it to Seesaw for marking as a Hot Task.
Maths
Task 1) It is also that time of the week, where we test our times table knowledge and speed. Please log in to TT Rockstars and complete a Soundcheck.
Task 2) Log in to Seesaw and you will find a maths activity to complete.
Task 1) It is also that time of the week, where we test our times table knowledge and speed. Please log in to TT Rockstars and complete a Soundcheck.
Task 2) Log in to Seesaw and you will find a maths activity to complete.
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Topic
Task 1) This half term, we have been using coding to create a memory game using Scratch. The task is to complete this game over the next week. Log in to Seesaw and you will find a post titled 'Memory'. Please open this and complete the stages by following the instructions. You will also need to log in to Scratch. The children need to use the log in details for Morpurgo's class area on Scratch, which they should remember but if not, please email me using the Corona email address and I will get back to you. The children already have a memory game started on the shared Morpurgo area. |
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