早上好

  Zaoshang hao

 Year 5!

“Quote of the Day” –  Handwriting Practice

Confucius – (551BC – 479BC) or Kǒng Qiū / 孔子 was a Chinese philosopher,  politician and teacher and an incredibly important figure in world history. His ideas have shaped the way billions of people live today. His philosophy, known as Confucianism, teaches the importance of the family, respecting your elders and your ancestors and consideration for others. Confucius taught that we should always try to improve our own behaviour before we judge others.

Music: Seckou Keita from Senegal playing the Kora and Catrin Finch from Wales playing the harp.

Today’s Question: Many of Confucius‘ teachings were written down in a book, what is that book called? (click on the picture to find out)

 English – Floodland – Then-Twelve – 87-89

Click here to download a worksheet: Floodland WS 20 – Then 12 – 87-89

Vocabulary

1. raft  (n)                          2. hurtle  (v)                   3. unarmed (adj)

4. fumble (v)                    5. crude  (adj)                6. clamp (n/v)

First, match these definitions with the words above

1. simple, basic, not skilfully made or done / rude
2. to move very fast
3. without a weapon
4. pieces of wood tied together in a flat shape that floats
5. a tool that holds things together tightly
6. to use your hands awkwardly

Next, complete and add these examples to your vocabulary list (you could have a go at expanding them).

1. a ________ hand-made, wooden spoon
2. They _________ed round the corner.
3. a scared, ___________ soldier
4. a crude, dangerous-looking, wooden ________
5. the heavy, metal ________
6. He ________ed with the key.

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Questions p.              Use evidence from the text to support your answers.

1. Look at the bottom of page 87. Why does Dooby panic?
2. Read the top half of page 88. Find and copy one word that shows they ran very fast.
3. Look at the top half of page 88. Find and copy one word which shows that the men didn’t have any weapons.
4. Read the top of page 89. how can you tell that Dooby is losing his calm. Give 2 ways.
5. Why does Zoe take the motor off the boat?

 

Maths

These 5-a-day come in 4 levels of difficulty. Click on the word for that level of question. Platinum are the most challenging.

Bronze / Silver / Gold / Platinum

Answers:

Bronze / Silver / Gold / Platinum

Summer Term Week 9: Lesson 2 – Subtracting decimals with a different number of decimal places

Click on the picture below to take you to the White Rose page.  Click on ‘Summer Term – Week 9’ then – Lesson 2 – Subtracting decimals with a different number of decimal places

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