School Learning for Monday 6th July - Thursday 9th July
Good morning, Year 5!
Hope you've had a great weekend and keeping yourselves well!
We are really excited to welcome back some of you back at school and we have an exciting week ahead planned!
For those of you at home, we will be posting the learning that we are covering at school for you to complete. You will find a document list below to download the activities we have covered at school. We will update this page throughout the week - in the meanwhile, we have put in some suggested activities you can do.
Please don't forget to post on the blog pages on Purple Mash as we love hearing from you!
Stay safe and take care,
Simone and Joe.
Reading
"The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go" - Dr Seuss.
Reading is really important to keep up with so make sure you spare 20 minutes everyday.
Check on Purple Mash as there will be a 2Do (Chapter & Comprehension) task for you complete.
Maths
In maths this week, we are revising methods used for addition, subtraction, division and multiplication.
Here is a useful link to practice your arithmetic skills:
https://kids.classroomsecrets.co.uk/category/year-5/arithmetic-year-5-maths/
Times tables
You can practice your times tables on either Times Tables Rock Stars or Hit the Button! Enjoy!
Maths answers
Below you will find a document list for last week's maths answers.
Home Learning uploaded on Monday 29th June can be found below:
Planned Learning
Writing
We are continuing wit Cakes In Space this week. Watch the videos below and then download the activities for each day.
Handwriting
Here are this week’s handwriting words. As an extra challenge, can you write a sentence using each word?
Share some of your sentences you have written on your class blog page – we look forward to reading what you come up with!
Spelling
Below are the spellings to practice this week.
You can practise them by using 'look, cover, write, check' in your work book.
Try writing each word three times.
Extra spelling challenge: Can you write a sentence using your spelling words?
Reading
To keep up with reading, please ensure that you are reading for 20 minutes every day and keeping a record of that in your Reading Record.
Additionally, there is a chapter to read on Purple Mash, this has been set on your '2Dos' - please read and then complete the comprehension activities about that chapter.
Maths
This week, we are going to review topics we covered this year – each day will have a different activity focus. Check the worksheet for instructions and if there is a video to watch before the task, you can view this below!
If you have any questions, please go to your class blog page on Purple Mash to ask you teacher there!
R.E.
This week, we are going to explore Salah (prayer) and how Muslims pray.
Take a look at this video:
These are one type of prayers – many Muslims may take time to pray more personally to Allah after the formal prayer.
In your home learning book, create a poster with one prayer position with a thought bubble of what they might be thinking.
Then, reflect and answer these questions:
Why do you think people pray? How do you think it makes them feel?
What does prayer mean to you?
PSHE
This week, we are going to look at different types of job and careers.
Activity 1: Take a look at the job cards that are below and rank them in order to the most important job to the least important job.
There is no right or wrong answer, it is your opinion!
Then, move onto the next activity...
Activity 2: Look at the salary cards and match them to who you think earns this amount per year.
Think about these questions while matching:
Who do you think earns the most and why might that be?
Who contributes the most to society?
Who should earn the most based on the job they do?
Finally, move onto the last activity...
Activity 3: Take a look at the matching jobs and salary list.
Out of all these jobs:
Do you think these professions are paid fairly?
Who contributes the most to society?
Who should earn the most based on the job they do? Why?
In your home learning book: Write down 3 jobs you feel make the biggest contributions (help) to society, giving a reason why you think this.
I feel the 3 jobs that contribute the most are: ________, __________ and __________. I feel these contribute the most because ________________.
For example: I feel the 3 jobs that contribute the most are: doctors, nurses and fire officers because they help people when they need it (doctors and nurses) or risk their lives to help save others (fire officers).
Fitness Challenge
The Shoe Challenge
For this, all you are going to need is a shoe – watch the video to listen to the instructions. Enjoy!
Helpful websites:
Purple Mash homepage - https://www.purplemash.com/sch/harry
This is where children can access the class blog and additional reading.
White Rose Maths - https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/
Extra Maths resources to help support your child at home.
Classroom Secrets - https://classroomsecrets.co.uk/free-home-learning-packs/
Extra learning resources (English and Maths) to help support your child at home.
Change 4 Life - https://www.nhs.uk/change4life/activities/indoor-activities
Youtube channel '5 a day Tv' - https://www.youtube.com/user/5adayT
Youtube channel by Joe Wicks 'The Body Coach' - https://www.youtube.com/user/thebodycoach1
It is important to exercise and keep ourselves active during these times. Keep well, be healthy and stay safe!
Home Learning uploaded on Monday 22nd June can be found below:
Writing
Watch the videos below of Joe reading Cakes From Space. Then download the four activities for this week.
Video 1 - Chapter 6 - Part 1
Video 2 - Chapter 6 - Part 2
Handwriting
Here are this week’s handwriting words. As an extra challenge, can you write a sentence using each word?
Share some of your sentences you have written on your class blog page – we look forward to reading what you come up with!
Online dictionary to find the meaning of this week's handwriting words: https://kids.britannica.com/kids/browse/dictionary
Spelling
Below are the spellings to practice this week.
You can practise them by using 'look, cover, write, check' in your work book.
Try writing each word three times.
Extra spelling challenge: Can you write a sentence using your spelling words?
Online dictionary to find the meaning of this week's spelling words: https://kids.britannica.com/kids/browse/dictionary
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Reading
To keep up with reading, please ensure that you are reading for 20 minutes every day and keeping a record of that in your Reading Record.
Additionally, there is a chapter to read on Purple Mash, this has been set on your '2Dos' - please read and then complete the comprehension activities about that chapter.
Maths
This week, we are going to continue our learning on angles – each day will have a different activity focus. Check the worksheet for instructions and if there is a video to watch before the task, you can view this below!
Activity 4 and Activity 5 have the instructions on the worksheet.
If you have any questions, please go to your class blog page on Purple Mash to ask you teacher there!
Also, this week is Maths Week so if you have some spare time, you can head over to Maths Week London page to have a go at some of the activities there!
Activity 1 video
Activity 2 video
Activity 3 videos
History
This week, we are celebrating National Windrush Day - Monday 22nd June - to mark the anniversary of those who travelled from the Caribbean to Britain after the Second World War and celebrate the contribution they made to our society and culture.
Take a look at this clip from Newsround which give you a back story of what it is all about.
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| Wk 11 - Windrush activity.pdf | Download |
Fitness Challenge
Throwing challenge!
This week we are going to practice our throwing skills for five goes – if you want to do more, feel free to!. All you need is an empty container (e.g. a cardboard box, a shoe box, a bucket, a basket etc…), a small ball OR a pair of socks to throw with AND a family member to join in!
Have your container a couple of feet in front of you and aim to get the item you are throwing with inside.
If you are successful in your aim, you get a point BUT if you are unsuccessful, you have to do a penalty of 10 squats before your next go!
We hope you enjoy this week's challenge!
Home learning uploaded on Monday 15th June can be found below:
English
Watch the videos of Joe reading Cakes In Space and then download the activities below.
End of Chapter 3 video
Chapter 4 video
Chapter 5 part 1 video
Chapter 5 part 2 video
Handwriting
Here are this week’s handwriting words, we are continuing with practising 'qu' words.
As an extra challenge, can you write a sentence using each word?
Share some of your sentences you have written on your class blog page – we look forward to reading what you come up with!
Online dictionary if you need to find the meaning of this week's handwriting words: https://kids.britannica.com/kids/browse/dictionary
Reading
To keep up with reading, please ensure that you are reading for 20 minutes every day and keeping a record of that in your Reading Record.
Additionally, there is a chapter to read on Purple Mash, this has been set on your '2Dos' - please read and then complete the comprehension activities about that chapter.
Spelling
Below are the spellings to practice this week.
You can practise them by using 'look, cover, write, check' in your work book.
Try writing each word three times.
Extra spelling challenge: Can you write a sentence using your spelling words?
Online dictionary for any spelling words you need to find the meaning of: https://kids.britannica.com/kids/browse/dictionary
Maths
This week, we are going to continue the last part of measures (reading and understanding information on a timetable) and be moving onto angles– each day will focus on something different so be sure to watch any videos to help you when completing the learning activities. If you have any questions, please go to your class blog page on Purple Mash to ask you teacher there!
Activity 1 video
Activity 2 video
Activity 3 videos
Science
This week we would like you to research one of the planets in the solar system and create a 'fact file' about it OR create a model of it. A fact file is a poster or chart with important facts about something. It should also have an illustration. It could look look this or like the one in the video below.
Step 1
Use the internet to find out about the planets in the solar system. You could try BBC Bitesize to find some useful information.
Step 2
Choose a planet that you would like to focus on.
Step 3
Make a fact file or 3D model of your chosen planet. There are videos with some tips below.
Watch these videos for some tips on how you could do it:
Fitness Challenge
Some of the children who attend childcare at school have designed this week's challenge!
Can you get through this chipper? If you can, time yourself how long it takes! Enjoy!
- 5 lunges
- 10 press ups
- 10 squat jumps
- 15 high knees
- 20 toe touches
- 10 shoulder tap push ups (on your knees)
Home Learning uploaded in Monday 8th June can be found below
Writing
This week we are continuing with Cakes In Space and doing exciting tasks each day. What will happen to Astra now she is on the Space ship to Nova Mundi? Click on documents below to find out more!
Handwriting
Here are this week’s handwriting words, we are continuing with practising 'qu' words.
As an extra challenge, can you write a sentence using each word?
Share some of your sentences you have written on your class blog page – we look forward to reading what you come up with!
Online dictionary if you need to find the meaning of this week's handwriting words: https://kids.britannica.com/kids/browse/dictionary
Reading
To keep up with reading, please ensure that you are reading for 20 minutes every day and keeping a record of that in your Reading Record.
Additionally, there is a chapter to read on Purple Mash, this has been set on your '2Dos' - please read and then complete the comprehension activities about that chapter.
Spelling
Below are the spellings to practice this week.
You can practise them by using 'look, cover, write, check' in your work book.
Try writing each word three times.
Extra spelling challenge: Can you write a sentence using your spelling words?
Online dictionary if you need to find the meaning of this week's spelling words: https://kids.britannica.com/kids/browse/dictionary
Maths
This week, we are going to be learning about converting between different units of measure, this includes metric and imperial units as well as units of time – each day will focus on something different so be sure to watch the videos to help you when completing the learning activities. If you have any questions, please go to your class blog page on Purple Mash to ask you teacher there!
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
PSHE
This week we are going to being thinking about dreams we have for the future.
With someone at home, discuss this using the sentence starter to help you express your ideas:
‘If I won the lottery, my dream would be…’ – jot them down in your workbook so you remember them!
Reflect over the ideas you shared, which dreams might you have that do not use money OR do most of your dreams rely on having money to make them come true?
Have a listen to this song from Matilda (the musical)...
What would you like your life to be like when you are grown up? How might it be different?
What might you be able to do that you can’t right now? (e.g. Learn to/be able to drive a car, learn specific skills at college/university for a chosen profession/job etc)
What might you like to be able to do?
In your workbook, reflect about the dreams you have when you are grown up, what you will need to do in order to be able to achieve your dream and how you dream makes you feel. Here are some sentence starters to help you:
When I grow up, my dream is… To achieve my dream, I need to…
I feel… about my dream/My dream makes me feel...
Here is an example: When I grow up, my dream is to work with animals or become a vet. To achieve my dream, I need to know about different animals and I can do this by studying about animal biology (study of animals) at college/university before I can take care of animals. I feel passionate about my dream.
R.E.
Last week, we looked at Shahadah and its importance to Muslims. This week, we are going to explore Zakah, and how this is used to help support their fellow Muslims within their communities.
Take a quick look at this video to discover more...
Discuss at home:
Why do you think Muslims choose to give away so much of their money?
How do you think it makes them feel?
Do you think their lives are made more challenging because they have to do it?
Science
This week your job is to understand what a planet is. Your big question is: Is Pluto a planet?
All the instructions can be found on your worksheet below.
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| Science - Is Pluto a Planet.pdf | Download |
Fitness Challenge
5 minute AMRAP Fitness Challenge! AMRAP means As Many Rounds/Repetitions As Possible of a circuit.
This week, let's see how many rounds of this circuit you can complete in 5 minutes:
5 jumping jacks
5 sit ups
5 thrusters
5 jump overs a small object
TOP TIP: Don't go out too fast, make sure you keep a steady pace you can hold onto for five minutes!
If you can, keep a paper and pencil near by so you can keep a tally of how many completed rounds (and partial repetitions) you get!
Home Learning uploaded on Monday 1st June can be found below
Writing
Today we are starting a new unit about Space and a new book! Watch the introduction to our new text and then Chapter 1. There are activities for each day in the documents below too.
Handwriting
Here are this week’s handwriting words, the focus is practising 'qu'.
As an extra challenge, can you write a sentence using each word?
Share some of your sentences you have written on your class blog page – we look forward to reading what you come up with!
Reading
To keep up with reading, please ensure that you are reading for 20 minutes every day and keeping a record of that in your Reading Record.
Additionally, there is a chapter to read on Purple Mash, this has been set on your '2Dos' - please read and then complete the comprehension activities about that chapter.
Spelling
Below are the spellings to practice this week.
You can practise them by using 'look, cover, write, check' in your work book.
Try writing each word three times.
Extra spelling challenge: Can you write a sentence using your spelling words?
Maths
This week, we are going to be continue our work on decimals – each day will focus on something different so be sure to watch the videos to help you when completing the learning activities. If you have any questions, please go to your class blog page on Purple Mash to ask you teacher there!
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
PSHE
This term, our PSHE unit is called ‘Dreams and Goals’ – this is a chance for us to reflect on the year we have shared so far, thinking about what we have enjoyed most and think about things we can be doing now to help work towards our goals!
For this week, think back to the start of Year 5 and onward – what has been most memorable to you? Was it a trip we went on? Taking part in a class assembly? Being part of a club? Maybe a lesson or a unit we completed? Why is this?
R.E.
Before the half term, we explored what helps us in our journey of life and how this is similar to the beliefs Muslims have as they see the 5 pillars of Islam as guidance to help them in their daily lives. This week, we are going to look at the first pillar, Shahdah and its significance to Muslims.
The Shahdah is one of the most important beliefs in Islam and forms one of the five pillars of Islam. The Shahdah says ‘I witness that there is no other god but Allah, and Muhammad is the prophet of Allah’.
Discuss at home: What does the Shahdah show about the prophet?
The mosque plays the Shahdah to call people to prayer. When a Muslim baby is born, it is the first thing they hear. Traditionally, their dad will whisper it to them.
Discuss at home: What do you think your parent should have whispered to you as a baby? If you think it is the Shahdah, what is the next thing they should have whispered to you?
Read the story of ‘Bilal the first Muezzin’ that can be found below this.
Discuss at home: What mattered most to Bilal? How do you know?
What matters most to you? What belief would you stand up for even if people were being cruel to you?
Why do Muslims have a 'call to prayer' before prayer?
Why do you think Bilal is such a much-loved figure for many Muslims?
How might hearing the Shahdah every day affect the life of a Muslim?
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| RE - Summer 2, Week 1 - Bilal the first Muezzin.pdf | Download |
Science
This week we will be looking at the Planets within our Solar System and trying to memorise their order! Below is a worksheet with all the instructions.
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| Science - Order of Planets.pdf | Download |
Fitness Challenge
Tabata challenge!
Tabata is a short, max effort workout where you go as hard as you can for 20 second then rest for 10 seconds. This is going to consist of 3 rounds of this circuit, 20 seconds active and 10 seconds rest.
20 seconds of squat jumps/10 seconds rest
20 seconds of high knees/10 seconds rest
20 seconds of alternating forward lunges/10 seconds rest
20 seconds of push ups (on knees)/10 seconds rest
Half term Family Homework uploaded on Monday 25th May can be found below:
Family Homework Challenge
Please visit the May Half Term Family Homework Challenge page to find out what you can do this holiday time to keep busy and healthy.
Reading
Reading can take you anywhere! It's fun and is so good for you. So don't forget to make sure you read for at least 20 minutes each. After you have read, add your reading to your Reading Record.
Maths
We haven't set any Maths learning to do, so it's a great time to practise your basic skills. Do you know your Times Tables fluently? Can you remember them any quicker? Test yourself at Times Table Rock Stars. You can also practise your number skills at Mathletics.
Why not test your number facts against the clock by playing Hit The Button!
Fancy another challenge? Here are some fractions and decimals activities for you:
The Home Learning uploaded on Monday 18th May is below
Please remember that there is no learning for Friday 22nd May because school is closed for Eid.
School will also be closed from Monday 25th - Friday 29th May for Half Term.
During Half Term there will be a Family Homework Challenge, but we will not be checking the Purple Mash blogs.
Planned Learning
Writing
This week there are three videos to watch and some activities to download for each day from Monday to Thursday.
Monday's videos
Tuesday's video
Handwriting
Here are this week’s handwriting words - we are focusing on joining 'ss' words.
As an extra challenge, can you write a sentence using each word?
Share some of your sentences you have written on your class blog page – we look forward to reading what you come up with!
Spelling
Below are the spellings to practice this week.
You can practise them by using 'look, cover, write, check' in your work book.
Try writing each word three times.
Extra spelling challenge: Can you write a sentence using your spelling words?
Reading
To keep up with reading, please ensure that you are reading for 20 minutes every day and keeping a record of that in your Reading Record.
Additionally, there is a chapter to read on Purple Mash, this has been set on your '2Dos' - please read and then complete the comprehension activities about that chapter.
Maths
This week, we are going to be continuing with our learning on decimals and move onto percentages – each day will focus on something different so be sure to watch the videos to help you when completing the learning activities. If you have any questions, please go to your class blog page on Purple Mash to ask you teacher there!
Monday's videos
Tuesday's videos
Wednesday's videos
Thursday's videos
PSHE
What jobs do you think these people have?
You do not need to answer this in you work book but have a discussion with someone at home:
What do you think a teacher, doctor, shop work or an actor should look like?
Are we right to judge someone based on their appearance?
How are we discriminating against someone when we judge them based on their appearance?
RE
Last week, we thought about experiences that help us on our journey through life. As part of our learning this week, we are going to explore ‘What helps Muslims on their journey through life?’
Muslims refer to the 5 pillars of Islam to help them in their daily life. These 5 pillars are an expression of ibadah (worship / belief in action). The five pillars of Islam provide a structure for Islamic daily spiritual life. Islam is like a house held up by five strong pillars with central themes of purification and sharing with others. Muslims must not only believe in the five pillars, but also act on their beliefs.
How is this similar to the five experiences you chose last week?
In your work book, draw each pillar and answer the following questions:
- What is it?
- How often does it happen?
- Where does it happen?
- Why is it important?
- How does it help a Muslim in their journey through life?
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| RE - Week 7 - Info on the five pillars of Islam.pdf | Download |
History
This week, your task is to look at 3 different artefacts and think about what they might have been!
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| Ancient Greek Artefacts.pdf | Download |
Last week's home learning (uploaded Monday 11th May) can be found below.
Writing
This week we are continuing with The Adventures of Odysseus.
First, watch the video. It would be worth watching it a few times so that you really start to learn the story.
Next, download the activities for each day from the list below.
Handwriting
Here are this week’s handwriting words - we are focusing on joining 'rr' together.
As an extra challenge, can you write a sentence using each word?
Share some of your sentences you have written on your class blog page – we look forward to reading what you come up with!
Reading
To keep up with reading, please ensure that you are reading for 20 minutes every day and keeping a record of that in your Reading Record.
Additionally, there is a chapter to read on Purple Mash, this has been set on your '2Dos' - please read and then complete the comprehension activities about that chapter.
Spelling
Below are the spellings to practice this week.
You can practise them by using 'look, cover, write, check' in your work book.
Try writing each word three times.
Extra spelling challenge: Can you write a sentence using your spelling words?
Maths
This week, we are going to be learning about decimals – each day will focus on something different so be sure to watch the videos to help you when completing the learning activities.
If you have any questions, please go to your class blog page on Purple Mash to ask you teacher there!
PSHE
This week, we are going to discuss the links between racism and discrimination, and what it means.
Both Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King experienced both racism and discrimination for who they were. Take a look at the video clips to find out more:
But, what do these words mean?
Racism is prejudice or discrimination against someone of a different race based on the belief that one race is better than another.
Discrimination is the unfair treatment of different types of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, or gender.
You do not need to answer these questions in your home learning book, have a discussion with someone at home:
What is racism and discrimination? How do they link with each other?
Where do we see racism in real life? Why is racism unacceptable?
How can we stand up to racism?
R.E.
In this unit, we will be considering the question ‘What is it like to be a British Muslim today?’. We will be discussing what helps us on our journey of life, the key beliefs of a Muslim and the meaning behind the five pillars of Islam.
This week, we are going to explore what help us through our journey in life.
Imagine you are on a road and in front of you is a path that stretches out taking you on your journey through life - you can draw this in your workbook, see an example of this below.
What kind of things help you through your journey? Place these on your road! These could include learning to ride a bike, school closure, being reunited with family and friends after lock down, falling off a climbing frame, passing exams – good and bad experiences.
Out of the experiences you have placed on your paths, which five are the most important? These can be physical (e.g. health) or moral/spiritual (e.g. love).
Why have you chosen these five?
Here is Simone's example...
Topic - History
Athens vs Sparta
Question: Which city would you have lived in and why?
This week for History, you are going to be writing an argument to explain which Ancient Greek city you would have lived in and why.
Athens and Sparta were two Greek Cities with many differences.
Below is a worksheet with information about the life of boys and girls in both.
Use this to help you write you argument explaining which city you would have wanted to live in and why?
Have fun!
Fitness Challenge
This week, let's focus on some stretching and mobility. This is great to help your joints and muscles, and it can be quite relaxing!
Have a go at this fun Yoga Yak challenge from Change4Life!
Last week's home learning (uploaded Monday 4th May) can be found below:
Writing
This week we are continuing with The Adventures of Odysseus. Watch the video of Joe reading the next chapter and then download the activities for each day underneath.
If you would like to listen to another version of the story, you can find it here:
Handwriting
Here are this week’s handwriting words. As an extra challenge, can you write a sentence using each word?
Share some of your sentences you have written on your class blog page – we look forward to reading what you come up with!
Reading
To keep up with reading, please ensure that you are reading for 20 minutes every day and keeping a record of that in your Reading Record.
Additionally, there is a chapter to read on Purple Mash, this has been set on your '2Dos' - please read and then complete the comprehension activities about that chapter.
Spelling
Below are the spellings to practice this week.
You can practise them by using 'look, cover, write, check' in your work book.
Try writing each word three times.
Extra spelling challenge: Can you write a sentence using your spelling words?
Maths
This week, we are going to focus on revising formal methods for multiplication. Let’s brush up on our skills!
Be sure to watch the videos as they will remind you how to use the formal method for multiplication, and remember, if you have any questions, please go to your class blog page on Purple Mash to ask you teacher there!
Topic - PSHE
Look at the list of job below:
nurse plumber builder teacher soldier
childminder doctor bus driver police officer
You do not need to answer these questions in your home learning book but have a discussion with someone at home:
Which are ‘male’ jobs? Which ones are ‘female’ jobs?
Why do we sort jobs in these ways? Is it fair?
Are there reasons we think that women are suited to certain jobs and men to others?
Is there a job the you think only a man can do? Is there a job that you think only a woman can do?
Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of V.E Day!
As part of our topic learning this week, we are going to look at the history behind V.E Day and why it is celebrated!
Watch this video clip from the BBC Learning Page where it explains how ‘Victory in Europe’ or V.E. Day came about and a recount from Alan, who was a young boy at the time, explaining what it was like to hear this news!
Sadly, because of social distancing restrictions, most of the VE Day celebrations and street parties have been cancelled BUT let’s still mark this special occasion and honor the men and women of WW2.
You can make your own special VE Day ‘Great British Bunting’ to display in your window at home!
Below are all the instructions you need to get started using any paper, cereal boxes, string, ribbon, sweet wrappers, felt pens, colour pencils, paints or whatever you may have at home!
You can decorate your bunting with pictures of whatever inspires you, whether it’s those who fought on the front line or worked hard on the Homefront, or whether it’s a celebration of enduring peace or your own personal hero.
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| VE Day - instructions for making your own bunting.pdf | Download |
Fitness Challenge
Get yourself and everyone else at home moving!
Last week's learning (uploaded on Monday 27th April) can be found below:
Writing
Watch the video of The Wooden Horse and then complete the activities on the documents below. There is one activity for each day from Monday to Friday.
If you would like to hear another version of the same story, you can listen to it on BBC Bitesize.
Click this link and go to Part 3: https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/school-radio/ks2-primary-history-ancient-greece-odysseus-and-the-trojan-horse/z6v78xs
English Activities - click on the files below:
Handwriting
Below are this week’s handwriting words. As an extra challenge, can you write a sentence using each word?
Share some of your sentences you have written on your class blog page – we look forward to reading what you come up with!
Spelling
Below are the spellings to practice this week.
You can practise them by using 'look, cover, write, check' in your work book.
Try writing each word three times.
Extra spelling challenge: Can you write a sentence using your spelling words?
Maths
This week, we are going to focus on division. Let’s brush up on our arithmetic and problem solving skills - watch the videos to remind you of the steps when using the bus stop method for division as this will help you in your independent task. If you have any questions, please go to your class blog page on Purple Mash to ask you teacher there!
You will find your division learning and last week's maths answers in the documents below.
Last week's maths answers
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| 2020-04-20 Y5 answers.pdf | Download |
Topic - Art
This week, we want you to have a go at designing your own Trojan Horse!
You can either sketch the design in your home learning book (instructions are below) OR if you have bits at home (like cereal boxes, kitchen roll tubes, scrap paper etc), try to make one! Don't forget to share your designs on your blog page on Purple Mash!
Here are some designs below:
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| 2020-04-27 How to draw a Trojan Horse.pdf | Download |
Fitness Challenge
This week, let’s have a go at an AMRAP – this stands for as many reps as possible.
We are going to go for 3 rounds of an all-out effort for 45 seconds then have a 1 minute rest before starting the next movement.
AMRAP circuit:
High knees
Burpees
Leg raises
Press up
Then, repeat from the top. Complete 3 rounds of this circuit!
You can share your scores on your class' blog page on Purple Mash - we look forward to seeing how you have done!
Joe Wicks will also be providing P.E lessons on his Youtube channel every day at 9am - be sure to check it out! :-)
Last week's home learning (uploaded Monday 20th April) is below:
Writing
This week we'd like you to do the following:
- Remind yourself of your learning about the water cycle and explanations.
- Create an explanation of the water cycle.
Grammar
Handwriting
Here are this week’s handwriting words. As an extra challenge, can you write a sentence using each word?
Share some of your sentences you have written on your class blog page – we look forward to reading what you come up with!
Independent Reading
To keep up with reading, please ensure that you are reading for 20 minutes every day and keeping a record of that in your Reading Record.
Additionally, there is a chapter to read on Purple Mash, this has been set on your '2Dos' - please read and then complete the comprehension activities about that chapter.
Big Read
We'd also like you to listen to the first two chapters of The Adventures of Odysseus in the videos. Can you remember everything that's happened?
Spelling
Below are the spellings to practice this week.
You can practise them by using 'look, cover, write, check' in your work book.
Try writing each word three times.
Extra spelling challenge: Can you write a sentence using your spelling words?
Maths
This week, we are going to focus on subtraction. Let’s brush up on our arithmetic skills - watch the videos to see different strategies you can use - this will help you in the independent task!
If you have any questions, please go to your class blog page on Purple Mash to ask you teacher there!
Maths answers from w/c Monday 30th March
Times Tables
We have been working really hard on our times tables this year and it would be great for you to keep practicing at home!
Below are links to activities you can use this week to practice at home! Have fun!
History
Science
During this half term, we are going to explore different Greek scientists and how their ideas had an impact on our lives today!
This week we are going to look at the works of Euclid. He was a Greek Mathematician who developed a simple way of understanding geometry (different types of shapes, like circles, squares, triangle etc…) – in fact, some said he was the ‘Father of Geometry’!
Check out this video to learn more about Euclid and his work!
As part of your task, create a fact file page about Euclid giving information about:
- An intro about who he was (when he was born, where came from in Greece, when he died).
- His work in geometry (what was his book ‘Elements about’, how did he teach others about shapes).
- How his work about geometry helps us today.
Here are some more cool videos to help you with your task:
How to draw triangles real easy - Euclid
All the different types of triangles - Euclid
How to draw circles like triangles - Euclid
How to make a square from a circle - Euclid
Take a look at Simone’s example below:
Fitness Challenge
Challenge 1: Can you hold on for 10 – 20 seconds?
Challenge 2: What about completing a wall sit holding a small weighted object (e.g. tin of baked beans or a water bottle) in your hands with yours arms out stretched?
Challenge 3: Let's ramp up the challenge some more - can you do the wall sit on ONE leg for 30 seconds?
You can share your scores on your class' blog page on Purple Mash - we look forward to seeing how you have done!
Joe Wicks will also be providing P.E lessons on his Youtube channel every day at 9am - be sure to check it out! :-)
Art
This week, we are going to look at some examples of Greek pottery from the British Museum.
- Browse through the different pottery designs and look at their patterns - what story is it trying to tell?
- Pick four pottery designs you like and make an observational drawing of the patterns featured - you may want to split your page into four sections so you have enough room to sketch each pattern/design out. Take a look at Simone's example below.
- Once you have sketched your favourite designs, think about the question below and express what your opinion is:
Artefacts, like these Greek pots, are a useful historical resource to study from - why do you think this is?
Look at Simone's example to know how to layout your sketches:
Easter home learning (uploaded Monday 6th April) is below:
Family Homework Challenge
Please visit this page for the Easter Family Homework Challenge!
Reading
To keep up with reading over the holidays, please ensure that you are reading for 20 minutes every day and keeping a record of that in your Reading Record.
Maths
To keep up with decimals and fractions learning, here are a few fun games you might enjoy:
Times Tables
We have been working really hard on our times tables this year and it would be great for you to keep practicing them over the holidays!
Below are links to activities you can use:
Have fun!
Home learning from last week (uploaded on Monday 30th March) is below:
Planned learning
Writing
In writing we are learning to write an explanation text. Here are the things you need to do this week:
Step 1:
Watch this amazing video about how crayons are made: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmiRjmbnn8Q
Step 2:
Watch the video below of Joe saying our new model text, called Crayons - An Amazing World of Colour. You need to learn ALL the words and actions. Can you get it absolutely perfect?
Step 3:
Practise saying the model text in the video using only the text map to remind you. Once you have it perfect, perform it for someone at home.
Grammar
‘Do’ is a very common verb. It has two past tenses: ‘did’ and ‘done’. Here are some of the ‘do’ rules:
- When writing in the past tense, the simple past tense that we use is ‘did’.
E.g. I did, you did, he did.
Not ‘I done it’.
- In the past progressive tense, ‘do’ uses the verb ‘were’ or ‘was’. Here the correct form of ‘do’ is ‘doing’.
E.g. I was doing, you were doing, he was doing.
Not ‘I were doing’ or ‘you was doing’.
- ‘Done’ is used in the present perfect tense.
E.g. I have done, you have done, he has done.
Not ‘I done it’ or ‘I have did it’.
Task: All the sentences below have used ‘do’ incorrectly. Using the facts, correct the sentences and write these correct sentences into your workbooks.
- Simone was done her workout in the morning.
- I done my online learning this week.
- “I done it!” shouted Bethan.
- Have you did your homework?
- Joe done his work as quickly as he could.
Extension: there may be more than one way of correcting the sentences. You can write down these other ways too!
Handwriting
Below are this week's handwriting words for you to practice in your work book:
Practice one line for each word (e.g. 1 line practising 'their', 1 line practising 'there', 1 line practising 'whether' etc...).
Reading
To keep up with reading, please ensure that you are reading for 20 minutes every day and keeping a record of that in your Reading Record.
Additionally, there is a chapter to read on Purple Mash, this has been set on your '2Dos' - please read and then complete the comprehension questions about that chapter.
Spelling
Below are the spellings to practice for this week.
You can practise them by using 'look, cover, write, check' in your work book.
Try writing each word three times.
Maths
This week, we are learning to understand decimals on a place value chart. Make sure you watch the videos as this will help you when you compete the independent activities on this page. If you have any questions, you can ask them via your class blog on Purple Mash!
Last week's maths answers
Times Tables
We have been working really hard on our times tables this year and it would be great for you to keep practicing at home!
Below are links to activities you can use this week to practice at home!
Have fun!
Geography
This week we are building on our knowledge of the rivers by learning the water cycle. Here are the things you need to do:
- Watch this video about the water cycle (you might need to watch it a few times so you know it really well!)
- Now you understand it really well, copy the picture of the water cycle into your work books and add the correct words into the right places.
- Finally, make notes in your work book about each stage of the water cycle. Your notes should explain what happens in each stage. The stages are: 1. Evaporation, 2. Condensation, 3. Precipitation. There is an example of what your notes should look like below.
Fitness Challenge
How long can you hold a perfect plank for?
You can share your scores on your class' blog page on Purple Mash - we look forward to seeing how you have done!
Joe Wicks will also be providing P.E lessons on his Youtube channel every day at 9am - be sure to check it out! :-)
Family Homework Challenge
Learning with our families can be great fun! As Springtime is here, can you complete this Spring Challenge? Draw a picture of your final scene in your exercise books.
Home learning from last week (uploaded on Wednesday 25th March) is below:
Writing
Last week we learned lots of amazing verbs that we can use to describe what water does. They are above!
We would like you to use some of these words to write a poem about water.
To do this, you need choose something to talk about for each line and then find an appropriate verb to describe it. How much detail can you add?
Here is an example of how your poem could start:
Water Everywhere
Rain drizzles to the earth, soaking everything, soaking into the earth.
Gently, it bubbles up and seeps down where it ripples into rivers.
In homes, it gushes from taps and gurgles down peoples throats.
Handwriting
Below are this week's handwriting words for you to practice in your work book:
Practice one line for each word (e.g. 1 line practising 'further', 1 line practising 'found', 1 line practising 'definite').
Grammar
Reading
To keep up with reading, please ensure that you are reading for 20 minutes every day and keeping a record of that in your Reading Record.
Additionally, there is a chapter to read on Purple Mash, this has been set on your '2Dos' - please read and then complete the comprehension questions about that chapter.
Spelling
Below are the spellings to practice for this week that are homophones (words that sound the same but spelt differently).
You can practise them by using 'look, cover, write, check' in your work book.
Maths
This week, we are learning to understand tenths and hundredths as decimals. Make sure you watch the videos as this will help you when you compete the independent activity on this page. If you have any question, you can ask them via your class blog on Purple Mash!
Last week's maths answers
This will be uploaded the following week for you to check.
Geography
Below are the drawings that we looked at in school when we learned the parts of a river. Also below are the special words we have been learning for river parts. We would like you to do the following things:
- Create a flow chart that explains how a river is created. You can use bullet points in a list and drawings. Make sure you include the special river words we have learned!
- When you have created your flow chart, use it to explain to someone in your family how a river is formed.
- There is an example below of what your flow chart could look like.
Fitness Challenges
How many reps of the following can you complete in 45 seconds:
Star jumps
Burpees
Knee ups
Squats
In between movements, rest for 1 minute (e.g. 45 seconds of star jumps, rest 1 minute then 45 seconds of burpees etc...).
You can share your scores on your class' blog page on Purple Mash - we look forward to seeing how you have done!
Joe Wicks will also be providing P.E lessons on his Youtube channel every day at 9am - be sure to check it out! :-)
Family Homework Challenge
Learning with our families can be great fun! As Springtime is here, can you complete this Spring Challenge? Draw a picture of your final scene in your exercise books.
