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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DAILY LEARNING ACTIVITIES SHOULD INCLUDE READING, SPELLING PRACTICE AND TIMES TABLE PRACTICE
Staying Active
As we spend more time indoors over the next few weeks, it is important to remain as active as possible. Below is a link to Mrs Reeves' fantastic webpage, which will be updated with tasks and activities to keep us fit and healthy. 
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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. |
Kick-start your Morning
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!
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!
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Telling the Time
It is one of those skills, that needs constant revision but wouldn't it be amazing if all Morpurgo could tell the time, when returning to school?! I know some children are already well equipped with this skill but it does not harm to keep revising it. Please spend time (no pun intended) telling the time with your child. |
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Tying Shoelaces
Again, it is one of those skills that needs constant revision but it would also be amazing if all Morpurgo could tie their shoelaces without adult support on returning to school. I know some children are already equipped with this skill too but if not, why not explore the range of videos and rhymes available on Youtube to support your child. |
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Spring Time
Morpurgo were set the task of sending in signs of Spring. Here is a combination of their photos. A lovely collaborative piece of work proving we can all work together, even though we are apart.
Morpurgo were set the task of sending in signs of Spring. Here is a combination of their photos. A lovely collaborative piece of work proving we can all work together, even though we are apart.
Morpurgo's First Two Weeks of Home Learning
Here is a video showcasing all the fabulous learning that Morpurgo class have been up to at home!
Here is a video showcasing all the fabulous learning that Morpurgo class have been up to at home!
Accelerated Reader: Our Second Word Millionaire!
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Well done to Jamie Hall for becoming Morpurgo's second word millionaire!
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Accelerated Reader: Our First Word Millionaire!
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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! |
Lexia: Next Level Achievements!
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Well done to Eliza, Brooke, Philippa and Jack for completing their latest level on Lexia!
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I know it is hard to believe but we are now entering our Easter break. I just wanted to say "Thank you" for adjusting to 'school at home' so well. You have all done an amazing job and I am really proud of all the work you have produced, as well as all the enthusiasm you have shown.
See you after the Easter Holidays!
Team Morpurgo
See you after the Easter Holidays!
Team Morpurgo
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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Times Tables
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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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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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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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