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Grammar
Yoga
Science -Classification.
Classification keys. What are they? Click here to remind yourself.
Task: design a classification key based on the simple physical features of your family. You can test out the key on members of your family. Remember only use yes and no questions.
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 speech. 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.
Maths
5 a Day
Click here for today’s 5 a day.
Now click here for the answers. Remember no peeking until you’ve had a go:-)
Lesson 3 – Angles in a triangle – special cases
Click on the image to watch the video.
Click here for the activity sheet.
Now you have finished, click here for the answers. Remember no peeking until you have finished.
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
Joe is back.
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.