Homework due Friday 3rd November 2017

Homework due Friday 3^rd November 2017

What is your favourite poem? Mine is 'The Magic Box' by Kit Wright. You can read it below...

I love it because Kit Wright has described some truly wonderful things. Some of them only exist in the imagination and could never really be put in a box. He has used wonderful vocabulary to describe these images and you can really imagine what they would look, sound or feel like. I also love the way the poem sounds when you read it aloud. Especially the first line, 'the swish of a silk sari on a summer night.' The alliteration (repetition of the 's' sound) really helps it to slip off the tongue.

You may choose one of the following tasks:

1) Can you continue the poem? What would you put into the magic box? Write three verses that describe what you would put into the box.

2) What is your favourite poem? Choose your favourite poem and write it up neatly on paper. You may decorate it if you like. Can you also explain why you like it? Which are your favourite words, images or sentences?

Literacy Homework due Friday 20th October 2017

Literacy Homework due Friday 20^th October 2017

Have a look at this boring list poem.

In the blue dream jar you might find:

a parrot,
a butterfly,
the sea,
the sky,
a precious stone,
a gift.




How can you improve it? Maybe you could add some exciting adjectives (gargantuan, ferocious) or some powerful verbs (pounced, erupted). You could include some alliteration (the menacing monster was munching his meaty meal) or a simile (its skin was a cold as ice, it crawled like a snail).

Write your own, improved version of the poem. I can't wait to see what you come up with!

Literacy homework due Thursday 12th October

Literacy homework due Thursday 12th October

For homework this week, I would like you to post six super sentences containing suspense. 

When writing your sentences, remember to include the following techniques used in class:

• Short sentences to build up tension
• Ellipsis (…) to create the ‘what happens next?’ moment
• SHOW how the character felt (His heart pounded, sweat poured from his face.)
• Similes
• Dramatic sentence starters  (At that moment.....)
• Use the senses to describe, particularly SOUNDS!

You may use the following short openers as a starting point:

1. Dougal spotted
2. Dougal was sleeping
3. In the distance…
4. Dougal turned around…
5. Dougal opened the door
6. Cautiously, Dougal crept inside

Alternatively, you may wish to create suspense sentences about a completely different adventure!  I'm already looking forward to reading your work.

Literacy homework due: Friday 6th October 2017

Literacy homework due: Friday 6th October 2017


A or an ?


This week in Literacy we have looked at when to use a or an.
Can you remember the rule for when to use which one?

Below are a list of sentences. It is your job to type or write these sentences out and complete them by either using a or an.


1. I am going to ___ park today.
2. We saw ___ elephant at the zoo today.
3. George has ___ TV in his room.
4. Yesterday, it was raining so I took ___ umbrella out with me.
5. Who wants to go for ___ run?
6. It was ___ cold and miserable night.
7. ___ announcement was made reminding us to be respectful to others.
8. Honesty is ___ school value of ours.
9. It is ___ community project.
10. The play was ___ absolute disaster.

Literacy Homework due Friday 29th September 2017

Literacy Homework due Friday 29th September 2017

Mystery Stories

Have a look at the setting above and imagine you are there. Write the introduction to a mystery story, using between 50 and 100 words. Think about describing the SENSES in your opening. What could you see, hear, smell? What did you touch and how did you feel? 

Click the comments button under here to add your comment. Remember that it will say 'sent for moderation' and will disappear but once your teacher has published it then it will be posted. When posting put your first name only at the top of your work!

Letter research - DUE: FRIDAY 22nd SEPTEMBER

Literacy Homework

Next week we will be writing a letter to Downing Street to ask if we are allowed to go and visit! Therefore your task this week is to do some research into Downing Street and come up with five pieces of information or questions that you might want to include in your letter. Please do not write the letter. We will be doing this in class.

Example questions are shown below:

1. Who built 10 Downing Street?

2. Who lives at 10 Downing Street?

3. Where is 10 Downing Street?

We will be using this information in lessons so you may find it easier to do this work on paper. 

Therefore although due on Friday - the sooner you can do it the better!

This means you can have it with you at your desk while you are writing.

 Please ask for paper if you need it.

Blogging homework due Friday, 7th July

Blogging homework due Friday, 7th July

Explanation Texts

This week we have been learning about explanation texts. Your homework this week is to write a 2-3 paragraph letter to your teacher explaining why you have NOT done your homework. 

Can you include some CAUSAL CONJUNCTIONS (because.....due to the fact that....owing to the fact that......since....as a result....so......subsequently.....consequently.....therefore.....this meant that.....this led to.....) to help to link your ideas.

I am looking forward to reading your excuses and explanations!

Blogging homework due Friday, 30th June

Blogging homework due Friday, 30th June

What can you find out about the Romans?

Next week, in Literacy and History, we will be learning about the Romans. Your homework this week is to research the Romans in order to answer the following questions:

1) What were Roman roads like? Why did they build them? Can you find any examples of Roman roads that still exist today?

2) How did the Romans stay healthy? What can you find out about Roman gymnasiums and baths? What is an aqueduct and how was it useful?

3) How did the Romans organise their army?

4) What were Roman forts used for? Can you find any examples of Roman forts that still exist today? What and where is Hadrian's Wall?

I hope you have fun finding out about the Romans!

Blogging homework due Friday, 23rd June

Blogging homework due Friday, 23rd June

Discussion Texts

We have been learning all about discussion texts and balanced arguments. For your homework this week, I'd like you to write a discussion of the following question: Do dogs make better pets than cats?

Remember to:

-Write an introduction that explains what you are discussing.

-Write arguments FOR and AGAINST, backed up with good reasons.

-Include a conclusion that sums up and explains your decision.

-Include conjunctions to add information to your argument (Furthermore, In addition, Indeed, Moreover).

-Include conjunctions to introduce a different side of the argument (However, On the other hand, In contrast).

-Include generalisers (some people, many pet owners).

-Include interesting words to introduce opinions (think, claim, suggest, believe).

I'm looking forward to reading your discussions!

Half term homework, due Friday, 16th June

Half term homework, due Friday, 16th June

SCIENCE COMPETITION

The first week back after half term is Science Week! As usual, there will be a science investigation competition. Your homework is to plan, carry out and write up your investigation. The competition will be held on Friday,16th June, so you have plenty of time. Please could you investigate a scientific problem or a science question that interests you. Ideally, you will carry out an experiment, survey or test, rather than researching the answer to a question in books or on the internet. You can present your work on up to A1 (84cm x 59cm) paper and can bring in objects or photographs to show the results of their experiments. The work will be displayed in classrooms on Friday 16^th June, with classes opening at 3.15pm for parents and carers to come and see your work. 

Don't forget our 'scientist for a day' dress up on Wednesday, 7th June. You can come to school dressed as a famous scientist. Be prepared to tell the class who you are and what your biggest achievements were.

Have a lovely, relaxing half term break.

Homework due Friday 26th May 2017

Homework due Friday 26^th May 2017

Your homework this week is to research about input and output devices on a computer, tablet or laptop. You then need to write a paragraph about what you have found out.

The following video contains a lot of information to help you:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/clips/z3vr9j6

You need to include:

• ·        A description of an input device
• ·        A description of an output device
• ·        Examples of input devices
• ·        Examples of output devices
• ·        How input and output devices link together e.g. typing on a keyboard into a document (input) and then printing the document (output)

Homework due Friday, 19th May 2017

Homework due Friday, 19th May 2017

This week we have been looking at biographies and autobiographies. Your homework is to find out as much as you can about the life of someone you admire. It could be a family member or somebody famous that you have heard about. Please make notes about their life on paper and bring it in to school on or before next Friday. Try to sort their life into sections.

For example,

1)Date and place of birth/early years/ family life
2) Life at school
3) Early adulthood and first job.
4) Marriage? Children?
4) Later jobs
5) Life now or date and details of death

Remember to include any important and interesting events and achievements.

I'm looking forward to seeing who you have chosen to research and what you have found out.

Have a look at the biography of Queen Elizabeth I, who ruled England during the Tudor period, for an idea of things to include.

Queen Elizabeth I: Good Queen Bess?

Most people are amazed to know that Elizabeth I ruled England for forty four years during the turbulent Tudor period. This highly intelligent, shrewd and strong-minded woman reigned successfully during this time. However, some people wonder if she really deserves the nickname, Good Queen Bess.

Childhood Years
Princess Elizabeth was born on September 7, 1533 and was daughter to the notorious Henry VIII and the infamous Anne Boleyn. When Elizabeth was just three years old, her father cruelly demanded that Anne Boleyn was beheaded. Later, when Elizabeth was just thirteen years old, her father tragically died, leaving the throne to his son, Edward.

Young Adult Life
After Edward died at the heartbreakingly young age of thirteen, Elizabeth's half-sister Mary became Queen. Unfortunately for Elizabeth, Mary sent her to the Tower of London as a prisoner, for being Protestant.  Elizabeth was still a prisoner when Mary died. Shockingly, in just a few moments, she went from being prisoner to becoming Queen of England!

Elizabeth as Queen
Throughout Elizabeth's reign, many people tried to have her assassinated, including Mary Queen of Scots. Finally, Elizabeth had her captured and put to death. In order to know who was plotting against her, Elizabeth set up a spy network throughout England, keeping her position on the throne safe.

Interestingly, in 1562 she became sick with smallpox. Unlike many people who died from the disease, she managed to survive! As a result of the smallpox scars, Elizabeth started wearing thick, white make up in order to conceal them.

Death 
Eventually, Queen Elizabeth died on March 24, 1603. After she died, her men removed a locket ring from her hand; inside was a miniature portrait of herself and her beloved mother.

Legacy

Impressively, Elizabeth managed to keep the throne despite attempts to remove her from it. Although there were plots against England, Elizabeth kept the country safe and prosperous throughout her reign. Above all, she is remembered for being a strong and fair ruler.

Homework due Friday, 12th May

Homework due Friday, 12th May

Year 3 Homework due Friday, 12^th May

We want to find out all about YOU! Your homework for this week is to make notes about you and your life so far. You may have to ask family members to tell you about what you were like when you were smaller. Do your best to get as much information as you can. You DO NOT have to answer all of these questions, they are just there to guide you. Please complete your notes on paper and bring them to school on Friday.

Birth – 4 years old:

1)   Where and when were you born?

2)   What did you weigh and what did you look like at birth?

3)   Did you have (or get) any older or younger siblings?

4)   When did you learn to walk?

5)   What was your favourite toy/game?

6)   What were you scared of?

7)   What was your first word?

8)   Were there any big/interesting events like moving house, travelling to different countries or getting a pet?

9)   Are there any funny stories from this time of your life?

10)What is your earliest memory?

Starting school – end of Year 2:

1)   When and where did you start school?

2)   What do you remember from your first day/week?

3)   Who were your friends?

4)   What was your favourite thing to do at school?

5)   Did you go on any exciting trips or visits with school or family?

6)   Were there any big/interesting events like moving house, travelling to different countries or getting a pet?

7)   Are there any funny stories from this time of your life?

Year 3 and life now:

1)   Who are your friends now?

2)   What are your hobbies?

3)   What are your favourite subjects at school?

4)   What are your favourite foods?

5)   What has been the best day of your year so far? Describe it.

6)   What are your hopes and dreams for the future?

Homework due Friday 5th May 2017

Homework due Friday, 5th May

POETRY

Have a look at the following poems. One of them is a shape poem, one is a narrative poem and one is a haiku poem. Can you decide which is which?

TASK: 

Firstly, choose one of the poems and explain whether it is a narrative, shape or haiku poem. Give reasons for your answers. 

Next, describe any poetic techniques you have found in the poem. (Rhyme, repetition, rhythm, descriptive language, simile, metaphor, personification, onomatopoeia, alliteration).

Then, find another example of a narrative, shape or haiku poem, copy it or print it and bring it to school.

1)

2)                                                        Beaches by Kaitlyn Guenther

Sand scatters the beach

Waves crash on the sandy shore

Blue water shimmers 

3)                                        The Broken-Legg’d Man by John Mackey Shaw

  

 

 

I saw the other day when I went shopping in the store

A man I hadn't ever, ever seen in there before,

A man whose leg was broken and who leaned upon a crutch-

I asked him very kindly if it hurt him very much.

"Not at all!" said the broken-legg'd man.

I ran around behind him for I thought that I would see

The broken leg all bandaged up and bent back at the knee;

But I didn't see the leg at all, there wasn't any there,

So I asked him very kindly if he had it hid somewhere.

"Not at all!" said the broken-legg'd man.

"Then where," I asked him, "is it? Did a tiger bite it off?

Or did you get your foot wet when you had a nasty cough?

Did someone jump down on your leg when it was very new?

Or did you simply cut it off because you wanted to?"

"Not at all!" said the broken-legg'd man.

"What was it then?" I asked him, and this is what he said:

"I crossed a busy crossing when the traffic light was red;

A big red car came whizzing by and knocked me off my feet."

"Of course you looked both ways," I said, "before you crossed the street."

"Not at all!" said the broken-legg'd man.

"They rushed me to the hospital right quickly," he went on,

"And when I woke in nice clean sheets I saw my leg was gone;

That's why you see me walking now on nothing but a crutch."

"I'm glad," said I, "you told me, and I thank you very much!"

"Not at all!" said the broken-legg'd man.

Homework due Friday, 28th April

Homework due Friday, 28th April

What is your favourite poem? Mine is 'The Magic Box' by Kit Wright. You can read it below...

I love it because Kit Wright has described some truly wonderful things. Some of them only exist in the imagination and could never really be put in a box. He has used wonderful vocabulary to describe these images and you can really imagine what they would look, sound or feel like. I also love the way the poem sounds when you read it aloud. Especially the first line, 'the swish of a silk sari on a summer night.' The alliteration (repetition of the 's' sound) really helps it to slip off the tongue.

You may choose one of the following tasks:

1) Can you continue the poem? What would you put into the magic box? Write three verses that describe what you would put into the box.

2) What is your favourite poem? Choose your favourite poem and write it up neatly on paper. You may decorate it if you like. Can you also explain why you like it? Which are your favourite words, images or sentences?

Homework due: Friday 21st April 2017

Homework due: Friday 21^st April 2017

You have all received your homework on paper this week. Please bring in your project when we come back to school after Easter.

For your Easter holiday homework you have the option to do one of the following:

1.     Create a model of a Tudor house

You can use any materials you wish and then write a paragraph describing how you made it.

Or

2.    Research and design your own Tudor costume

Sketch your own Tudor costume. Label the different parts of the costume and their purpose.

We have not set spellings over Easter but, you do have Mathletics and reading as normal.

Have a lovely Easter break!

Blogging homework due: 31st March 2017

Homework due: 31st March 2017


Below is a grammar task for you to complete.

Type each sentence out and fill in the missing space with the correct word.

Home task due Friday 24th March 2017

Home task due Friday 24th March 2017

This week we have been learning about the Anglo Saxons and also instruction writing. As part of this we have looked at a board game called 'Fox and Geese' . Your task this week is to write a set of instructions for how to play the game. We have learnt the rules and played the game in class so now you need to turn these into a set of written instructions. You have all been given a copy of the game to play at home while you make your instructions.

Blogging task due: Friday 17th March

Instructions homework

For this week your task is to write a set of magical instructions on how to turn a person into a frog. 

First, you will need to write a list of ingredients.

Next, you need to write a list of step by step instructions on how to turn the person into a frog.

Below is an example for you to make your own.

Homework due 10th March

Your homework this week is to write a paragraph for each picture explaining what has happened to make them react like this. 

Try to use SHOW not tell sentences to imply how the person is feeling.

  

Homework Due Friday 3rd March

Homework due Friday 3rd March.

Your homework this week comes from Mr Pearce our Literacy subject lead. He would like everyone to make a bookmark design on a piece of plain paper (provided) which promotes reading and our new Bug Club initiative which the children can use at school and at home.

The winner for the school will get their design published on a set of school bookmarks which will be produced for the children.

We look forward to seeing all of your creative designs!

Half term homework due Friday, 24th February

Half term homework due Friday, 24th February

The holidays are here! I hope you have a lovely break. The first week back is Book Week and Art Week. With that in mind, I'd like you to complete a book review for any book that you read over the week. It doesn't have to be your school reading book. The book review templates have been given out on paper- I look forward to seeing them when we come back. Mathletics has been set, as well as the usual spellings, times tables and reading.

Have fun and see you after the holidays!

Homework due Friday, 10th February

Homework due Friday, 10th February

We have been looking at ways to write direct speech into our stories this week. Can you remember the things we found out? Watch this clip to refresh your memory:


http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/clips/zvftsbk

Task 1:  Rewrite the following sentences so that the speech (and everything else) is written correctly. Can you think of some alternative words for 'said'?

1.  what time is it asked Sachin.
2.  let’s have chicken for dinner said Monica. 
3.  can I play on the computer Mum asked Kayla. 
4.  i would like an ice cream please said Zara. 
5.  that costs 12 euro said the shop-keeper. 
6.  would you like to read a book asked the teacher. 
7.  where is the cheese asked Kayleigh. 
8.  what’s five times eight asked Miss Byrne. 
9.  hooray shouted the children.

Task 2:


Think back to the 'Staying Out' suspense story and remember how Kev tried to convince his mother to let him go camping with his friend. Please write a brief paragraph including a conversation between Kev and his mother, using all you have learned about punctuating speech. You may even try to put some persuasive language in there!

Blogging Task due Friday 3rd February 2017

Blogging Task due Friday 3rd February 2017

This week we have been learning the story 'Staying Out'by Pie Corbett. Your task for this week is to write out as much of the story as you can remember. Use the story map to help you and if you cannot remember the exact words then replace them with words that still make sense.

Blogging homework due Friday, 27th January

Blogging homework due Friday, 27th January

As part of our Geography unit, we are going to be finding out whereabouts in the world different products are grown and produced. When you eat a banana or a piece of chocolate, have you ever wondered where it was grown and what kind of journey it has been on in order to get to our homes?

Part One:


Your task is to find out in which countries (and their continent) could the following products have been grown:


-coffee
-tea
-bananas
-sugar
-cotton
-chocolate (cocoa beans)


Part Two:


What can you find out about fair trade? Use your research skills to find out about fair trade and write a paragraph about it. You may find this website helpful: http://www.funkidslive.com/learn/environment/f-is-for-fairtrade/ ALWAYS ASK A PARENT'S PERMISSION BEFORE USING THE INTERNET.

Home task due Friday 20th January 2017

We hope that you have really enjoyed Maths week this week. As we have experienced lots of different activities this week we would like you to write a short review (a paragraph) of Maths week.

You need to think about:

• What did you enjoy?
• What could have been better?
• Do you have any new ideas we could include next year?

Topics you could talk about are:

• Your pirate themed Maths lessons
• Your visit around the Maths Trail
• When Year 5 came to teach you

I look forward to reading your reviews!

Blogging homework due Friday, 13th January

Blogging homework due Friday, 13th January

This week we have been learning about persuasive language. We enjoyed debating some interesting topics in class! Have a look at the statements below:

WATCHING  TELEVISION  IS  GOOD  FOR  CHILDREN.

WATCHING TELEVISION IS BAD FOR CHILDREN.

Which statement do you agree with? Please can you write a persuasive paragraph that will convince the reader to agree with you.

Maybe you could include:

-Persuasive sentence starters (Surely you agree that.......Everybody knows that.....)

-Rhetorical questions (How would you feel if......? Don't you think that......?)

- Conjunctions to add points to your argument (In addition, furthermore, also, another reason is....)

- Good reasons to back up your argument