Week commencing 22.03.2021

Good morning Fox Class,

I am so sorry we can’t be together again in class but it is time to be 'stay-at-home superheroes.' I am looking forward to talking to you on Teams or on the phone. We will be continuing with our learning about newspaper reports in English and fractions in Maths.

The remote learning on this page will be set out in the same format as when we were previously doing Remote Learning. There will be clear links to any videos needed for the lessons and look out for any additional videos in response to feedback being given.

If you need to contact me please use the contact me section at the bottom of our class page, send me an email, or book a bookings appointment. I will be available to listen to you read every morning, between 10:30 and 11:00, and every afternoon between 1:00 and 2:00.

Fox Class reading time will take on Wednesday at 11:30- I will resend the link to you.

Take care and stay safe,

From Mrs Davies 😊

This is the timetable for this week. 

Maths

This week in Maths, we are going to continue our learning about fractions. There is a video link to each Maths lesson in the  Video Resource Centre.  As you send me your work, you may find additional videos in the Video Resource Centre to help with misunderstandings.

22.03.2021

Maths lesson 1

LO. To understand how to place fractions on a number line.

There is a video in the video resource centre that explains today's lesson.

Maths lesson 2

23.03.2021

LO. To find the fraction of a set of objects

In this lesson we are focusing on finding different fractions of different amounts, the video below explains how to do this by dividing the whole number by the denominator (the bottom number in a fraction) and then multiplying your answer by the numerator (the top number in a fraction). 

Maths lesson 2 video link  

**Only watch the video until 2:30**

Maths lesson 3

24.03.2021

L.O. To embed my understanding of finding the fraction of a set of an amount

Maths lesson 4

25.03.2021

LO. To understand equivalent fractions

26.03.2021

Arithmetic

LO. To develop my arithmetic skills

Please complete page 14 in your  CGP  Mental workout book.

English

This week in English we are going to continue our learning about newspaper reports. There is a video for each lesson in the Video Resource Centre. As you send me your work, you may find additional videos in the Video Resource Centre to help with misunderstandings.

Big Write

Monday 22nd March 2021 

LO. To retell a story

For Big Write this week, we are going to be retelling the story of the book, 'Flood'. There is  a video in the Video Resource Centre, that shows the picture book in detail and Mrs Davies also explains how to plan your writing.

English lesson 1

Tuesday 23^rd March 2021

LO. To understand and use the past tense effectively

Please complete pages 26 and 27 in your KS2 English Grammar, Punctuation, and Spelling Targeted question book. This lesson is a recap of last week. Remember that the spelling of some verbs when used in the past tense changes and these are known as irregular verbs. For these words, you can’t add the -ed suffix as the spelling of the whole word changes.

English lesson 2

Wednesday 24^th March 2021

LO. To understand what makes an effective headline

In this lesson, you will gain a good understanding of what makes an effective headline and then create your own for our newspaper report about the Boston Floods in 2013. 

English lesson 2 video link

English lesson 3

Thursday 25^th March 2021

LO. To compose an effective introduction to a newspaper report

In this lesson, you will recap the five W’s of a newspaper report and practice writing one before then composing your own introduction about the flooding of Boston in 2013.

English lesson 4

Friday 26^th March 2021

LO. To develop my Spelling, punctuation and grammar skills.

In this lesson, you will complete a short quiz. Check in the Video Resource Centre for a video after 10:30am that discusses the answers and you can mark your work with Mrs Davies.

Reading comprehension

Tuesday 23rd March 2021

Please complete pages 24 and 25 in your CGP KS2 English comprehension targeted question book.

 The answers have also been printed and are in this pack.

Thursday 25^th March 2021

In your learning pack, there is a text called 'tsunami'. Read through the text and answer the questions attached below. The text is also attached in the document below, incase you can't find the text in your learning pack.

Some extra challenges that we usually complete in our Whole Class Guided Reading sessions:

• Time yourself for 1 minute to see how many words you can read (let me know in our weekly catch-ups or send me a message to let me know your score)
• Identify any vocabulary that you are unsure of and use a dictionary to find the definition. You could create your own sentence using the word to stretch your thinking!

Spellings

This week we are focussing on the spelling rule:

See below for the activities that are listed on the timetable above.

You will need to know your Spelling Shed log-in details for some of the games. If you can’t quite remember your log in details, send me a message and I will be able to help you 😊

On Friday, watch the video in the  Video Resource Centre labelled spelling test 26.03.2021 and you will be able to do your spelling test with Mrs Davies.

Topic

Monday 22nd March 2021

LO. To describe how wind or water has affected the geography of an area.

In this lesson we are going to research the Boston Flood Barrier and how wind and water has affected the local area. We will be investigators in this lesson as we explore what it is and why it was needed. There will be a video in the Video Resource Centre that will guide you through today’s lesson.

P.E.

For P.E. this week, please find the document below from Elite Sporting Academy. We are focussing on ball games and there are some very exciting games. Make sure you send me some photos of you completing these games and being active :)

P.S.H.E

LO. To understand the rights of children

In this lesson, we will be exploring the rights of children and defining what is a right, a need or a want.

 R.E

Thursday 25^th March 2021

LO. To reflect on the meaning of lent.

In this lesson, we are reflecting on the meaning of lent to gain a good understanding of this part of Christinanity. 

Creative Learning

Friday 26.03.2021

LO. To read simple rhythms

This is a lesson from the National Oak Academy. Please click on the link and follow the instructions on your screen.

Creative learning lesson link