All posts by Mrs J Bell

Writing

I hope you have edited and improved your newsreport. Use the checklist below to ensure you written using expected writing targets.

Sentences that use speech punctuation include inverted commas, commas, question marks, exclamation marks and full stops
“ ,” ,” “
Detailed description of atmosphere in fiction
Link your paragraphs, e.g. with synonyms, pronouns, adverbials or leading in to your new paragraph
Brackets or pairs of dashes ( ) – –
Complex sentences with subordinating conjunctions because, when, as, if, despite the fact, although
Modal verbs should, could, would
Passive voice The portrait was painted by the artist
-Fronted adverbials of time, place, or manner, followed by a comma
-Expanded noun phrases with, which, who, where
-Check verbs for correct and consistent tense all the way through. Use -Use contracted forms in speech couldn’t isn’t shouldn’t you’re they’re

Colons :
Semi-colons ;
Dashes –
Hyphens, e.g. thirty-four, a ten-year-old child, co-operate, beautiful-looking flowers
Use informal language when a character is speaking: “Um, whatcha doin’?” Use formal language for the rest of the story: It was necessary that
Use contracted forms in speec
h. couldn’t isn’t shouldn’t you’re they’re

 

 

Reading Task

Task – Read a chapter from your home reading or library book.

Task – summarise the events from the chapter using bullet points. Then create a comic strip or present the information in a creative way.

Note down any unfamiliar words you come across. Explore the meaning of the word, by firstly reading around the sentence and its context. Then check if you are correct by using a dictionary.

Today set yourself a challenge to read something around the house that isn’t a book and not online.

Write what you find in the comments section below. 

SPELLINGS

Revise Spelling Rule 37 – Endings which sound like /ʃəs/ spelt –cious or –tious. CLICK HERE.

Don’t forget to practise your spellings today.

Gather round maths geniuses!

Here’s a challenge for anyone who wants to become a maths genius.

Can you multiply these 2 – 4 digit numbers in 10 seconds?!!!

Find out how by watching the video.

Note. Where he talks using the phrase ‘carried forward,’  we call that exchange.

Question:- What do we fill the area that he refers to as blank space with?

Write your answers in the comment section. GOOD LUCK

 

Changing the World

Couch Superstar

If changing the world seems far-fetched and crazy

because, frankly, my dear, you’re incredibly lazy

more likely to yawn and stretch on the sofa

than strap yourself in to the change rollercoaster

here’s an idea you mustn’t forget:

there are ways you can help without breaking a sweat

put on a jumper, keep thermostats low

get a blanket and rug – feel that warm, cosy glow

switch electrical equipment off at the wall

now you’re part of the change with no effort at all

just two tiny things, but look what you are:

a champion of change – a couch superstar

Matt Goodfellow

You can help!

Task: Check out the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals website for more tiny things you can do which make a big difference.