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? 

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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?