Class Page - Year 3 - Archive - January 2021

 

Subject

Friday 29th January 2021


English

The Firework Maker’s Daughter
by Phillip Pullman

L.I. I can explore the genre of a book

Success Criteria:

  • I can talk about my prior knowledge
  • I can learn what a quest narrative is
  • I can analyse the features of a book

In today’s lesson you will explore the genre of the book, ‘The Firework Maker’s Daughter’ by Phillip Pullman. We will analyse whether we think this story is a quest narrative. We will bring our prior knowledge of quest narrative features, explore what a quest narrative means, then apply this to the text.

You will need a pen and paper to take part in the writing tasks.

Click the link below and press play to join the video lesson:
https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/to-explore-genre-6rr32t?activity=video&step=1


SPAG

Grammar - Articles A and An

LI: I can use the articles A and An correctly

Watch the introduction song then have a go at the activity pack where you will be applying your knowledge of when to use the article A or An depending on whether a word begins with a vowel and consonant sound.


Maths

New topic – STATISTICS

Make Tally Charts

 https://vimeo.com/500377891

LI: To make tally charts. 

  • To make marks that correspond to the number of objects.
  • To mark the 5th tally in every 5 at a diagonal line.
  • To count tally marks.

 

Something less challenging - Make tally charts

Reading

Remember to take the time to sit back and enjoy a story! 

Geography

Comparing Different Climates

L.I. I can compare the climate of the Tropics with the UK climate. 

Success criteria: 

·      I can identify the location of the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn. 

·      I can identify differences between the UK and the Tropics.

·      I can identify similarities between the UK and the Tropics.

Read through these slides to find out about the climate of the Tropics. 

Next, choose an area of the Tropics on the Weather Areas cards and research the climate of your area using the Weather Report sheet

Music

Watch this lovely video about music around the world and listen closely.

Sway in time to the music. 

Notice changes in the rhythm and pulse.

I wonder if you can find your own rhythm using what you have available to you ? I used a saucepan and a wooden spoon. 

Repeat the video a few times and practice singing along with the lyrics:

A Musical Journey

Words and music by Glyn Lehmann

Introduction

Everywhere around the world

There are people making music

Their instruments, their voices

Are raised in waves of sound


Take a journey with us now

To places far and wide

Let music carry us away

And be our guide


(All sing) Be our guide


1. Australia

Drone, drone, deep, deep drone

Didgeridoo has a deep, deep drone

Down here in Australia

Didgeridoo has a deep, deep drone


All: Be our guide


2. India

Join us now in India

Where rhythm is everywhere

Listen to the rhythm it will

Take you there, take you there


TA KA DI MI, TA KA DI MI

TA KI TA, TA KI TA

TA KA DI MI, TA KA DI MI

TA KI TA, TA KI TA


All: Be our guide


3. Ireland

You will hear the fiddle and the whistle

Play a lively melody in Ireland


Dee, dee, dee, dee etc…


All: Be our guide


4. Brazil

Oo, oo, oo, oo, oo, oo, oo, oo, oo

Cuica is a drum you hear in South America

Oo, oo, oo, oo, oo, oo, oo, oo, oo

Cuica is a drum you hear in South America


All: Be our guide


5. Africa

(with body percussion)

Africa!


All: Be our guide


Finale - sing 5 times

1. Australia - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

2. India - 2, 3, 4, 5

3. Ireland - 3, 4, 5

4. Brazil - 4, 5

5. Africa - 5

ANSWERS

Maths Answers

Something different 

Watch this  Video from the BBC about writing song lyrics. See how we use our literacy skills to create music. 

Now listen to these pieces of music :

Rap instrumental

Acoustic Music

Choose ONE and write your own lyrics for a song or rap. 
The first time you listen, close your eyes and enjoy the music. 

The second time you listen, write down any thoughts and feelings you have as you hear the music. Use these notes to help you write your lyrics.

Thinking Questions:

  • What am I trying to say with this song?
  • How can I express my thoughts/feelings/ideas in an interesting way?
  • Which words do I want to repeat as a chorus/hook?

Don’t worry if you find this difficult, It is for your own enjoyment and can be on a topic of your choice. 

 

 

Subject

Thursday 28th January 2021


English

The Firework Maker’s Daughter
by Phillip Pullman

L.I. I can explore one of the main themes in a book

Success Criteria:

  • I can talk about character traits
  • I can use my prior knowledge 
  • I can give my personal response

In today’s lesson you will exploring one of the main themes in ‘The Firework Maker’s Daughter’ by Phillip Pullman. We will start by activating our prior knowledge to answer some questions about the text. Then we will summarise and reflect upon the text by bringing your own personal response to it.

You will need a pen and paper to take part in the writing tasks.

Click the link below and press play to join the video lesson:
https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/to-explore-one-of-the-main-themes-6dk30d?activity=video&step=1


SPAG

Compound Words (Part 2)

L.I. I can practice compound words
Success criteria:

  • I can identify a compound word
  • I can apply my knowledge of compound words

In today’s lesson you will practise and apply your knowledge of compound words. We will learn how to practise using the spot the syllable strategy and will test the words previously set to learn.

Click the link below and press play to join the video lesson:
https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/to-practise-and-apply-knowledge-of-compound-words-including-test-cdgk4d?activity=video&step=1


Maths

Giving change 

https://vimeo.com/498297373

LI: To find the amount of change required.

  • Recognize the value of coins and notes.
  • See change finding questions as a subtraction operation.
  • Solve word problems.

Less challenging - change from 10p

Reading

Comprehension

L.I. I can answer comprehension questions
Success criteria:

  • I can read an information text
  • I can read and understand questions

Read the information text about badgers, a wild animal that we don't get to see in cities. Then answer the questions below it.

Remember to take the time to sit back and enjoy a story! Click on the link to peek into the amazing secret life of badgers with this BBC wildlife artist:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpx70ARAabo

Circle Time

L.I. To know how to keep safe around roads. 

Watch this video to learn how to keep safe around roads when walking,  on your bike, or in a car: https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/king-of-the-road-6mu36t

Next, complete this sequencing activity to see how much you have learnt about crossing roads safely.

Art

Explore pointillism!

Pointillism is a painting technique developed by the artist George Seurat. It involves using small, painted dots to create areas of color that together form a pattern or picture. It's a fun technique to try, it's easy to do, and requires just a few simple materials.

Watch this video to learn about pointillism and see some great examples.

Choose a scene or an image of your choice and try making up your own artwork using dots and circles.

If you don’t have Paints do not worry you can try this with pens, pencils or any colouring techniques you have available to you!

ANSWERS

Maths Answers

Something different 

Acrostic Poems

Here is an example of an Acrostic Poem using the word ‘Sphinx’

Write your very own acrostic poem about the Ancient Egyptians! 

Use anything you know about them already or find out more about the Ancient Egyptians that you don’t already know and add it to your poem.

 

 

 

Subject

Wednesday 27th January 2021


English

The Firework Maker’s Daughter
by Phillip Pullman

L.I. I can analyse a character

Success Criteria:

  • I can answer questions on the text
  • I can use inference skills to understand a character
  • I can talk about my impression of a character

In today’s lesson you will be analysing a character by answering inference questions based on ‘The Firework Maker’s Daughter’ by Phillip Pullman. The character we will be focussing on is Lila. We will think about what we already know about her and develop our overall impression of Lila created by the author.

You will need a pen and paper to take part in the writing tasks.

Click the link below and press play to join the video lesson:
https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/to-analyse-a-character-6wv3gd?activity=video&step=1


SPAG

Compound Words

L.I. I can explore compound words
Success criteria:

  • I can identify a compound word
  • I can apply my knowledge of homophones

In today’s lesson you will look at some key vocabulary and explore some examples of compound words. Compound words are words that are made up of two or more pre-existing words e.g. sun-glasses . At the end we learn 10 new words! 

Click the link below and press play to join the video lesson:
https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/to-explore-compound-words-6wwpat?activity=video&step=1


Maths

Subtracting money

https://vimeo.com/498297373

LI: To subtract amounts of money
Success Criteria:

  • Recognise the value of coins.
  • Solve word problems.
  • Use a variety of methods to show subtraction. 

Less challenging - make the total

Reading

Comprehension

L.I. I can answer comprehension questions
Success criteria:

  • I can read an information text
  • I can read and understand questions
  • I can use retrieval skills to answer questions

Read the information text about red squirrels, a beautiful animal that is native to Britain. Then answer the questions below it.

Remember to take the time to sit back and enjoy a story! Click on the link to listen to the tale of Squirrel Nutkin by Beatrix Potter:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTG5SlsSkkI

Please also make sure that you read alone or with an adult for at least 20 minutes every day.

History

The Tomb of Tutankhamun

L.I. I understand how the tomb of Tutankhamun was discovered and why this discovery was significant. 

Success criteria:

  • I can use different sources to build a picture of events. 
  • I can raise questions about where the sources come from and why they were created. 
  • I can retell the key events of the Tutankhamun discovery story. 

Read through these slides to find out about the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb. 

Begin by studying these sources, and consider the evidence and information that each one tells us. 

Next, write a diary entry as Howard Carter, imagining that you have just discovered Tutankhamun’s tomb. Think about  how incredible the find is to you, and how you must feel now that you have discovered it. Use these diary activity sheets to help you. 

For further information about Tutankhamun, have a read through this information leaflet. 

Computing

Inputting Instructions

LI: To input basic instructions for a computer programme.

Today you are going to have a go at making your own basic computer programme. This is an important skill to start to develop and has many uses, including how to make computer games!

Watch this video and see if you can copy the moves shown to  you, make the cat move and say ‘meow’. I would advise playing the video in full screen at the highest quality you can to make the instructions as clear as possible. 

Click here to access the programme you will need to use. Don’t worry if it seems a bit confusing to begin with, take your time and keep watching and pausing the video to  learn what to do. 

ANSWERS

Maths Answers

Something different 

We have seen images of rainbows a lot this year, try making your own! 

Follow these instructions:
https://www.tate.org.uk/kids/make/performance/make-rainbow

You might need an adult to help you get ready. You will need:

  • A glass of water
  • White paper
  • Colouring pencils
  • A torch

 

Subject

Tuesday 26th January 2021


English

The Firework Maker’s Daughter
by Phillip Pullman

L.I. I can answer questions on a text

Sucess Criteria:

  • I can use retrieval skills to answer questions
  • I can use inference skills to answer questions

In today’s lesson you will be answering questions on ‘The Firework Maker’s Daughter’ by Phillip Pullman. You will recap the text so far, check in with the main characters and do a vocabulary check. Then have a go at answering retrieval and inference questions.

Click the link below and press play to join the video lesson:

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/to-answer-questions-on-the-text-orally-and-in-written-form-c5jk6d?activity=video&step=1


SPAG

Spelling - Homophones (Part2)

L.I. I know what a homophones is
Success criteria:

  • I can identify a pair of homophones
  • I can apply my knowledge of homophones

In today’s lesson you will look at some key vocabulary and recap the rules about homophones, words that sound the same but have different meanings and are spelled differently. At the end we will do a test to find out what you have learned! 

Click the link below and press play to join the video lesson:

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/to-practise-and-apply-knowledge-of-homophones-including-test-ccv3ac?activity=video&step=1


Maths

Adding with money

https://vimeo.com/498286318

LI: To add amounts of money.

  • Recognise the value of coins and notes.
  • Combine values of both pounds and pence.
  •  Compare different amounts of money. 

Less challenging - Make amounts to 20p

Reading

Comprehension

L.I. I can answer comprehension questions
Success criteria:

  • I can read an information text
  • I can read and understand questions
  • I can use reading skills to answer questions

Read the text about the famous children’s author Roald Dahl, find out about his fascinating life and passion for writing stories, then answer the questions below it.

Remember to take the time to sit back and enjoy a story! Click on the link to listen to Jack and the Beanstalk from Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpAoCUN4toE

Please also make sure that you read alone or with an adult for at least 20 minutes every day.

Science

L.I. To be able to identify the parts of a flower. 

Click the link below to watch this video to learn how to understand and name the parts and functions of a flower. 

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/what-are-the-parts-and-functions-of-a-flower-cmrkgt?activity=video&step=1

Next, see how much you have learnt by drawing and labelling the parts of your very own flower.

PE

Celebrity Supply Teacher

L.I. To take part in a warm up

Find a little bit of space at home and get moving with the very special PE lesson with Marcus Rashford!

Learn a little bit more about him as he demonstrates a stretch and warm up routine designed to get fans ready for a big game or sporting event.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m000jycy/celebrity-supply-teacher-series-1-3-marcus-rashford-pe

ANSWERS

Maths Answers

 

Subject

Monday 25th January 2021


English

The Firework Maker's Daughter by Phillip Pullman
L.I. I can engage with the text

Success criteria:

  • I can discuss the setting and characters
  • I can practise strategies for understanding unfamiliar vocabulary
  • I can summarise what I know about the book

In today’s lesson you will be introduced to the book ‘The Firework Maker’s Daughter’ by Phillip Pullman. You will read through the opening chapter and engage with the text through discussion of the setting and characters, learning strategies for understanding new or unfamiliar words and summarising what you have learned about the book so far.


Click the link below and press play to join the video lesson:

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/to-engage-with-the-text-c9h3je?step=1&activity=video


SPAG

Homophones

L.I. I can investigate homophones
Success criteria:

  • I can understand the key vocabulary (definition; adjective; noun)
  • I can generate rules for homophones
  • I can practise spelling homophones

In today’s lesson you will be figuring out what a homophone is by exploring the rules for homophones then setting and practising some of the spellings.


Click the link below and press play to join the video lesson:

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/to-investigate-homophones-60vp2d?activity=video&step=1


Maths

Convert pounds and pence

https://vimeo.com/497942634

LI: To convert pounds and pence.

  • Recognize the value of coins.
  • Understand the value of £1 is 100p.
  • Add combinations of pounds and pence of multiple values. 

Less challenging - Coin recognition

Reading

Comprehension

L.I. I can answer comprehension questions
Success criteria:

  • I can read an information text
  • I can read and understand questions
  • I can use reading skills to answer questions

Tonight is Burns Night, a Scottish festival which celebrates the life of the famous Scottish poet, Robert Burns. Read the information text ‘Burns Night’ to find out more. Then answer the comprehension questions below it.

RE

The Man at Bethesda

L.I. I can consider different viewpoints. 

Success criteria:

  • I can recount the miracle of The Man at Bethesda. 
  • I can question why people may not always want to be healed. 
  • I can report a miracle in the form of a newspaper article. 

Read through these slides to learn about the miracle of  The Man at Bethesda. Write your own newspaper report as if you were alive at the time of the miracle. Consider how people might have felt about the miracle at the time, and how the man who was healed might have felt. 

Use this newspaper template to help you layout your writing.

Use these story cards to remind you of the order of events in the story, and see how many of these keywords you can include in your report. 

French

L.I. I can explore important cultural events in another country. 

Success criteria:

  • I can say why Bastille Day is an important festival in France
  • I can use my own experience and my imagination to explain my feelings about an event. 

Read through these slides to find out about the history of Bastille Day in France. When you are asked to complete the quiz, you can find the slides for the Bastille Day quiz here

Use these pictures to help you to create a poster, demonstrating what Bastille Day represents for French people. 

You can use this poster template to help you organise your ideas if needed. 

ANSWERS

Maths Answers

Something different 


Watch the two videos on Rhythm and pulse - https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zcbkcj6/articles/z2mqw6f

See if you can make your own rhythm using just your body and voice, no instruments.

 

 

Subject

Friday 22nd January 2021

 

English

Iron Man

At the end of Iron Man, ‘…the space-bat-angel’s singing had the most unexpected effect. Suddenly the world became wonderfully peaceful…They stopped making weapons. The countries began to think how they could live pleasantly alongside each other, rather than how to get rid of each other.

Activity - Imagine you are Iron Man and you have seen what peace looks like. Can you write a letter to the world to persuade everyone to live in peace and stop all fighting?

OR

Can you continue the story of the girl who controlled the weather?

 

SPAG

Spellings

Short -i sound spelt with a y

Activity 1 - Practise spelling words with this spelling rule.

Activity 2 - Word search

 

Maths

Pounds and pence

Watch this video on calculating amounts with pounds and pence.

Activity - Can you work out how much money each person has?

Answers

Challenge - Reasoning and problem-solving questions

For something a little easier: Can you select the correct amount of coins to make a certain amount?

Reading

 Applying all reading skills

Can you answer the comprehension questions based on the short extract, A Storm is Brewing?

Challenge - Comprehension questions based on the longer text, The Story of Arachne.

Geography

 The Arctic and Antarctic 

 Watch this video which compares conditions in the Arctic and Antarctic. 

 Activity - Can you sort the facts into the correct places on the venn diagram?

Music

 Recognising time signatures

Join in with this video and learn how to recognise how many beats are in a bar. 

Something different

 Log in to Busy Things and choose an activity to complete. 

 

Subject

Thursday 21st January 2021

 

English

Iron Man

In Chapter 4, the Space-Bat-Angel-Dragon is described as ‘terribly black, terribly scaly, terribly knobbly, terribly horned, terribly hairy, terribly clawed, terribly fanged, with vast indescribably terrible eyes.’

Can you sketch the dragon using this description? Can you think of some similes to describe the creature?

OR

Can you continue the story of the stampede?

 

SPAG

Punctuation

Click here to learn about when to use full stops, question marks and exclamation marks. 

Activity 1 - Can you add capital letters and full stops to this letter?

Activity 2 - Can you punctuate the end of each sentence correctly?

 

Maths

Counting in pounds

Watch this video on counting in pounds

Activity - Can you work out the value of each coin? Can you calculate the total amount of money?

Answers

Challenge - Reasoning and problem-solving questions

For something a little easier: Can you pay the correct amount using one type of coin? 

Reading

Exploring word meanings

Can you read the short extract, The Group, and answer the vocabulary questions?

Challenge - Can you apply all of your reading skills to answer comprehension questions about Garden Birds?

RHE

 Keeping Safe

Watch this video to learn what a hazard is and how to spot them in your own home. 

Activity 1 - Can you spot all of the dangers in the kitchen?

Activity 2 - Can you spot the dangers in the bathroom?

Activity 3 - Can you spot the dangers in the living room?

Art

 Andy Warhol

Click here to find out who Andy Warhol was and what he was most famous for. 

Watch this video to learn about one of Andy Warhol’s most famous paintings, ‘Marilyn Diptych’. 

Activity - Have a go at colouring in the patterns in the style of Andy Warhol.

OR

Read this fact file about Andy Warhol and record interesting facts about him here.

Something different

 Play snakes and ladders online. Enjoy! 

 

Subject

Wednesday 20th January 2021

 

English

Iron Man

In Chapter 3, Hogarth regrets trapping the Iron Man in the pit. 

He says, ‘We’re sorry we trapped you and buried you…we promise we’ll not deceive you again. Follow us and you can have all the metal you want.

Can you write a letter of apology as Hogarth to Iron Man?

Here is an example of an apology letter.

 

SPAG

Prefixes mis-  dis-  un-   in-

Learn how to use these prefixes here

Activity 1 - Can you sort the root words into the correct section of the table?

Activity 2 - Can you complete each sentence with the correct word?

 

Maths

Our new topic in Maths is Money.

Watch this video on counting in pence

Activity - Can you work how much money there is altogether?

Answers

Challenge - Reasoning and problem-solving questions

For something a little easier: Can you sort the correct coins into the money box? 

Reading

Prediction skills

Watch this video to practise your prediction skills. 

Can you read the short extract, Chaos at the Local Flour Mill, and answer the prediction questions?

Challenge - Can you apply all of your reading skills to answer comprehension questions about Usain Bolt?

History

 The River Nile

Find out why the River Nile was and still is so important to Egyptians. (PPT)

Watch this video to find out how the River Nile helps people survive in Egypt. 

Main activity - Can you create a mind map about the key facts you have learnt about the River Nile?

E-safety

Online Communication

Explore what an online community is and the different ways we communicate online. 

Activity - Can you think about the positive and negative things of online communication?

Something different

 Play Noughts and Crosses online. Enjoy!

 

 

Subject

Tuesday 19th January 2021

 

English

Iron Man 

In Chapter 2, we were introduced to a character called Hogarth

Can you write Hogarth’s biography?

Here is an example of a biography.

Here is a checklist to help you structure your biography. 

 

SPAG

Watch this video to explore conjunctions. 

Activity 1 - Can you insert the missing conjunctions? 

Activity 2 - Can you match the main clauses to the subordinate clauses? 

Activity 3 - Can you finish the sentences using a conjunction and subordinate clause? 

 

Maths

Multiplication and division

Mini-assessment - Have a go at the questions and see how much you have learnt in this topic. 

Answers

Challenge - Can you solve the multiplication and division word problems?

For something a little easier: Practise your times tables

Reading

Retrieval skills

Can you read the short extract, The Rats of Newtown, and answer the retrieval questions?

Challenge - Can you apply all of your reading skills to answering comprehension questions about Marcus Rashford?

Science

Watch this video to learn about the five basic parts of a plant. 

Activity - Can you label parts of a plant?

Answers

Challenge - Can you explain the function of each part of a plant?

PE

Today, we will be looking at throwing for accuracy

You will need a soft toy or a rolled-up sock and a large container. Enjoy!

Something different

Listen to an audiobook of your choice. 

 

Subject

Monday 18th January 2021

 

English

 Iron Man

In chapter 2, Iron man was described as ‘a giant black figure, taller than a house, black and towering in the twilight, with green headlamp eyes.’

Can you sketch Iron Man using this description? Can you think of similes of your own to describe Iron Man?

Watch this video to find out more about similes. 

OR

Click here to see the image of the day.

Can you continue the story of the greedy mouse?

He just couldn’t help himself because he had always been a greedy, fat rat.

Up until this moment, he had never been spotted by a human. Now, that was about to change…

 

SPAG

Grammar

Watch this video to explore how to use expanded noun phrases in your writing. 

Activity 1 - Can you insert an adjective in front of each noun?

Activity 2 - Can you identify the expanded noun phrase in each sentence?

 

Maths

How many ways?

Click here and watch the fourth video titled, How many ways?  

Main Activity - Can you work out the different combinations for each scenario?

Answers

Challenge - Reasoning and problem-solving questions

For something a little easier: choose two multiplication and division games to play. 

Reading

 Inference skills

Watch this video to find out what inference is. 

Can you read the text, Suspicion, and answer the inference questions attached?

For something a little easier: can you infer what is happening in each picture?

Now, read a book independently or with an adult for 30 minutes.

RE

Read the story of how Jesus healed a paralysed man.

Activity 1 - Can you reflect on this story?

Activity 2 - How do you think everyone felt once the paralysed man was healed? Can you write in the speech bubbles what each person might have said in that moment?

Challenge - Could Jesus really heal people? Is there another explanation for this event?

French

Months of the year

Listen to the French months of the year song

Activity 1 - Can you translate the months into English?

Activity 2 - French months matching game 

Activity 3 - Listen and spell the French months you hear 

 

Google Translate - Use this to translate any French words you are unsure of. 

Something different

 Join in today's PE session with Joe WIcks.  

 

Subject

Friday 15th January 2021

 

English

In today’s lesson you are going to be answering further questions on the traditional tale ‘Mulan’. You are going to recap what you already know about the text, then read the next section of the story. You will need a pencil and paper because you will be responding to the text, which means giving your opinion on it.

Click on the link below to get started:
https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/to-answer-questions-on-a-text-part-2-74u3jd?activity=video&step=1

 

SPAG

Suffix -ly

Today you are learning about adding the suffix -ly. Find out how adding the suffix -ly turns an adjective into an adverb by watching this short clip:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z8mxrwx/articles/zqghtyc

Then work through the interactive tasks below, before challenging yourself on the suffix quiz!

 

Maths

Scaling

As you watch the instruction video, work through the scaling questions, making a record of the work you complete.

Once finished you may check your answers.

Reading

Comprehension

Read the information text ‘The Winter Solstice’ to find out about the solstice and the science behind why it happens. Then answer the comprehension questions below it.

Geography

Read through the slides to find out about longitude and latitude lines.

Complete the worksheet, finding what locations are at each coordinate, using google maps.

Type the coordinates in the Google Maps search bar (e.g. 20S 80E) and write down the name of place that it takes you to at that location. Some of the locations might the names of oceans.

Music

Watch the two videos on Rhythm and pulse - https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zcbkcj6/articles/z2mqw6f

See if you can make your own rhythm using just your body and voice, no instruments.

ANSWERS

Maths:
Scaling Answers

Something different

It’s the end of the week, Shake it off with this Zumba dance video.

You might not manage to keep up straight away so have a go more than once to learnt the routine!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiRpnDeAOlI&ab_channel=Zumba

 

 

Subject

Thursday 14th January 2021

 

English

In today’s lesson you are going to be answering questions on the traditional tale ‘Mulan’. You are going to recap yesterday’s lesson, then read the next section of the story. You will need a pencil, paper and your brain, to bring your own thoughts and ideas in response to the text.

Click on the link below to get started:
https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/to-answer-questions-on-a-text-part-1-6thkac?step=1&activity=video

 

SPAG

Watch the video clip to remind yourself what a suffix is and how we use them. Then work through the interactive tasks below, before challenging yourself on the suffix quiz!

Click on the link below to get started:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z8mxrwx/articles/zwgbcwx

 

Maths

Division: Divide 2 digits by 1 digit (Part 3)

As you watch the instruction video, work through the division questions, making a record of the work you complete.

Once finished you may check your answers.

Thursday: https://vimeo.com/494126561

Reading

Comprehension

Read the information text ‘Hanukkah’ to find out about the Jewish festival and why people celebrate it. Then answer the comprehension questions below it.

RHSE

Click on the link to learn about water, where it comes from and how we can reduce the amount we use in our households. We are going to be looking at this as part of learning about how to look after the world we live in.

You will need a pencil and paper to complete the activities.

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/h20-6dgk6t?activity=video&step=1

Art

Look at this page on tatekids about the artist Chila Kumari Singh Burman-some of her slef portraits were in there.

https://www.tate.org.uk/kids/explore/who-is/who-chila-kumari-singh-burman

Have a look at her wonderfully colourful self portraits.

When you were in Year 2 we practiced drawing faces and proportion in art.

1.      Sketch your face using pencil. Make sure your eye, nose and mouth are the correct shape and in the right place!

2.      Add detail and shading as we have practiced before once you are happy with your face.

Once you have done this add colour and pattern using any media you like or have at home (paint, pencils, pens, crayons, old magazines). Make sure it represents you! You can do more than one if you like. 

ANSWERS

Maths:
Division Answers

Something different

Watch this short video about the Ancient Egyptian Alphabet and how they used it to sound words out. Follow their instructions on writing your own name once you have watched the full video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giTS7eFxijA&ab_channel=RoyalOntarioMuseum

Use this image of the Ancient Egyptian Alphabet ‘hieroglyphics’ and use it to help you.

 

 

Subject

Wednesday 13th January 2021

 

English

In today’s English lesson you will be introduced to the text ‘Mulan’. You will use your knowledge about the elements of a traditional tale to inform your predictions and then listen to some of the opening chapter of the book. You will need a pencil and paper to take part in the activities during the video lesson. Click on the link below to get started:

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/to-engage-with-a-text-cnh62c?activity=video&step=1

 

SPAG

Homophones

Today you will be identifying and distinguishing some common homophones. Watch the information video to refresh your knowledge of homophones then complete the activities and see if you can use them correctly in your writing.

You will need a pencil and paper to take part in the activities following the video. Click on the link below to get started:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z7g8jhv

 

Maths

Division: Divide 2 digits by 1 digit (Part 2)

As you watch the instruction video, work through the division questions, making a record of the work you complete.

Once finished you may check your answers.

Reading

Historical Comprehension

Read the information text ‘Pearl Harbour’ to find out about the attack on Pearl Harbour during the Second World War and answer the comprehension questions below it.

History

Read through the slides to find out who the Ancient Egyptians were.

Choose an artefact from the photos and complete the worksheet, thinking carefully about the questions we could ask about the object.

Computing

Today you are going to develop your typing skills through what is known as 'touch typing'. Click on the link below where you will have to play several games where the aim is to practice your typing. Start with level 1 and see how far you can progress. 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zf2f9j6/articles/z3c6tfr​ 

ANSWERS

Maths:
Division Answers

Something different

Can you sprint and weave as fast as a lion?

Follow the instructions to set up a simple obstacle course at home and complete this 10-minute timed exercise!

https://www.nhs.uk/10-minute-shake-up/shake-ups/nalas-sprint-to-safety

 

Subject

Tuesday 12th January 2021

 

English

Editing

Today you will be an editor. The story ‘A Sea Cave’ is about to be published but its language is a little flat. Your job is to edit the verbs and adverbs to make the book more exciting and help bring the story to life.

Click on the link below to get started:
http://www.scootle.edu.au/ec/viewing/L6187/index.html

 

SPAG

Adding the ‘ed’ suffix

Watch the first clip to remind yourself of how verbs can be made past tense by adding the suffix ‘ed’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxl28KQOHy4

Then take a look at the next clip which explains the different sounds ‘ed’ can make at the end of real words:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msJIy_f_Xsw

Now have a go at making these verbs past tense by adding ‘ed’ and notice the different sounds ‘ed’ makes at the end of each word: learn; annoy; belong; dream; clip; cough; hunt.

 

Maths

Division: Divide 2 digits by 1 digit

As you watch the instruction video, work through the division questions, making a record of the work you complete.

Once finished you may check your answers.

Reading

Non-Fiction Comprehension

Read the information text ‘The Wright Brothers’ to find out about the fascinating origins of aviation and answer the comprehension questions below it.

Science

Plants

Click on the link to continue our learning about our topic this term ‘Plants’.

You will need a pencil and paper to take part in the activities, and a nice clear voice to practise the new vocabulary. 

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/what-conditions-could-we-change-to-investigate-the-growth-of-a-plant-cmv66t?activity=video&step=1

PE

Catching

Today you are going to look at different methods of catching different size objects to help improve your hand-eye coordination.

You will need some rolled up socks and a pillow case.

Click the link to take a look at the PE Coach talk you through today’s activities: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDZhgfrmogA

ANSWERS

Maths:
Division Answers

Something different

 Cookery

Be inspired to try some baking with this Healthy Bake recipe from Joe Wicks.

Subject

Monday 11th January 2021

 

English

Writing Activity: ‘Breaking Down’

Click here to see the picture of the day.

Activity – Can you continue the story?  Have a go at including a metaphor or a simile to help create a vivid image in the mind of the reader.

For something a little easier, draw an illustration of what you imagine could happen next in the story.

 

SPAG

Grammar: Verbs

Watch the video, ‘What is a Verb?’ then see if you can identify the verbs in today’s story ‘Breaking Down’.

 

Maths

Multiplication: Multiply 2 digits by 1 digit

Play and pause the video lesson as you work through the multiplication questions, making a record of the work you complete.

Once finished you may check your answers.

Reading

Poetry Comprehension

Read the seasonal poem ‘Winter Wonderland’ and answer the comprehension questions below it.

RE

Jesus’ Miracles

Today we are going to be starting our new topic: Jesus’ miracles.

Read through the slides to find out about the different forms of miracles that Jesus performed.

Complete the Healing Activity Sheet to reflect on the different ways in which people might need healing in today’s world, and who heals them. For example, for society, you might think that we need to look after our planet more- perhaps a healer for this might be environmentalists or scientists who teach us about global warming and pollution?

French

Celebrations

This term, we are learning how to talk about celebrations in French.

Click on the link below to find out about a famous French celebration.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zm84kmn/articles/z7rf382

Once you have watched the video and practised the vocabulary, complete the quiz to see how much you have learnt. 

ANSWERS

Maths:
Multiplication Answers

Something different

Wellbeing: Yoga

Stretch out after a hard day’s work with this Yoga Adventure.

Friday 8th January 2021

Subject

Activity/resource

English

 Click here to see the picture of the day.

What do you think is inside, behind the tree door? Can you answer some of these questions or have a go at writing the story today? Click here to have a go.

 

SPAG

 

 Watch the video 'What is a preposition?':
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zwwp8mn/articles/zw38srd

Can you use any prepositions in your story or description?

 

Maths

Watch the 5th video on Multiplying 2 digits by 1 digit (1)

Can you solve the calculations? You may need to exchange. 

Answers

For something a little easier: Watch the 4th video on Multiplying 2 digits by 1 digit (no exchange) and have a go at the activity. 

Challenge: Can you solve the multiplication word problems?

Reading

Read the ebook 'Ronald the Rhino' about a rhino on his journey of self discovery.

Then have a go at answering some of the comprehension questions on the activity sheet.

Geography

Our new topic in Geography is 'All Around the World’

Today, we will explore the equator.

Find out what the equator is, where it is and what impact it has on the temperature here

Activity - can you sort the countries listed into the correct hemisphere? 

World map

World map with equatorial line 

Music

Wake up your voice and shake up your body with SIng Up's Emily Barden in her song 'Wiggle Jiggle' as she teaches you to sing and do the body percussion in her brand new warm up!

Something different

Below are links to virtual tours of Ancient Egyptian tombs and monasteries:

Enjoy!

 

Thursday 7th January 2021

Subject

Activity/resource

English

 Click here to see the picture of the day.

Activity - Can you continue the story?

For something a little less challenging, can you write a diary entry to say how you would feel if you saw this robot in front of you. Remember to add adverbs and describe the robot clearly using adjectives.

 

SPAG

 

 To learn more about adverbs, watch this video lesson:

Have a go at these activities:

Adverbs 1

Adverbs 2

 

Maths

Watch the third video on 'Related Calculations'. 

Can you use your times table facts to complete the calculations?

Answers

For something a little easier: Practise your times table facts here

Challenge: Can you solve reasoning and problem-solving questions using your number facts?

Reading

Reading

Listen to the story 'The Day the Crayon's Quit' by Oliver Jeffers, read aloud in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=489micE6eHU

See if you can find and make a list of synonyms for different colours of crayons in the story (e.g. Purple could be lilac or mauve).
Choose one of your colour synonyms and write a new letter to Duncan. It could be from the 'Crimson Crayon' or the 'Maroon Marker' for example.

RHE

 Staying Healthy

 Find out what humans need to do to stay healthy here.

Can you design a healthy meal? 

Art

Here is a poster showing primary, secondary and tertiary colours.

Here is an online activity where you can use tertiary colours. 

Art Challenge - have a go at this and see how the sounds help you to create piece of art!

Something different

 In this video, Michael Rosen teaches us how to perform a story! Why don't you have a go!

If you would like something to get you moving, have a go at this!

Lastly, try relaxing with this activity. 

First, look around you and name three things you can hear, then two things you can see, and finally one sensation that you feel. Then take some deep breaths before finishing for the day. Well done for all of your hard work today!

 

Wednesday 6th January 2021

Subject

Activity/resource

English

 Click here to see the image of the day.

Activity - Can you continue the story?

 

SPAG

 

 Watch the video about adverbs then have a go at completing the activities.

 

Maths

 Click on the link to watch the video then answer the questions on the worksheet

Reading

 Read the information about  Ancient Egypt then answer the questions

History

 Watch the video about Ancient Egypt then use poster to write your name in hieroglyphs.  What else can you write in hieroglyphs.

Computing

 Can you code a dance party?

Watch the video and have a go at coding your sprite to dance. 

ANSWERS

Maths answers

Something different

Mindfulness activity

Think of a colour that represents sadness and a relaxing colour.

Imagine you are surrounded by this relaxing colour. You can still make out shapes, but your world is now a different colour. 

Imagine that as you breathe in, you breathe in this relaxing colour too. See the colour filling up your lungs. 

Imagine as you breathe out, that your breath is the colour of sadness.

See the sadness colour mix into the relaxing colour around you. Watch the sadness colour slowly disappear. 

Breathe in your relaxing colour.

Breathe out your sadness colour.

Breathe in your relaxing colour and open your eyes.

How do you feel?

 

Tuesday 5th January 2021

 

Subject

Activity/resource

English

Look at the picture and complete the writing activities.

 

SPAG

 

Click on the link to find out how to use adjectives in your writing.

Watch the videos and complete the activities. See how many adjectives you can include in your writing today!

 

Maths

Click on the link to watch the video about today’s Maths learning.

Once you have watched the video, complete the worksheet.

Reading

Click on the link to complete a reading lesson based on the book ‘Into The Forest’ by Anthony Browne.

My expectation is that you must read alone or with an adult for at least 15 minutes every day.  Choose a book to read online using the link below:

https://www.booktrust.org.uk/books-and-reading/have-some-fun/storybooks-and-games/open-very-carefully/ 

Science

Click on the link to find out about our new topic, plants.

Watch the videos and complete the activities to see how much you have learnt.

PE

Watch this video and follow the instructions to take part in a street dance house masterclass. Make sure you listen carefully and copy the moves!

ANSWERS

Maths answers

Something different

Well done for all your hard work today, take a couple of minutes to relax by watching this video and doing a 3 minute body scan.

 

 

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