14.12.20
This weeks' learning
Maths: have a go at the uploaded worksheets for each day.
Day 1: What is area?
Day 2: Counting squares
Day 3: Making shapes
Day 4: Comparing area
Day 5: Big Maths: set a timer for 100 seconds. Answer as many questions as you can in that time. Check your answers, then continue to answer the remainder of the questions.
Writing
1. Complete the Tsunami Writing task attached.
2. We are learning to use a dictionary and a thesaurus.
A thesaurus helps us to find other words which have a similar meaning (synonyms)
A dictionary will help you to find the meaning and spelling of words.
If you have access to a dictionary or thesaurus or can access these resources online, complete the 2 tasks uploaded. (On the dictionary skills activity- ignore the page number sections of the table).
Reading
Each day, read your books on Bug club. Don't forget to answer the questions where you see the bug.
Then have a go at the uploaded comprehension text Choose a 1 star, 2 star or 3 star comprehension text to complete. If you have been learning your phonics, have a go at the phonic reading comprehension to help consolidate your learning.
Spellings:
In the spellings tab at the top of Year 5/6T class page, work through the spellings at your own pace. Choose a spelling strategy from the selection of spelling strategies uploaded.
-tion suffix: We are also learning to spell words with the tion ending.
1. Have a go at spelling the words on the spelling sheet uploaded
2. Find out the definition of the words, then put those words into a sentence.
Music Another body percussion activity for you to take part in. Click here.