Daily Planner For:

Ash Class

Day: Friday 5^th March

Good morning Ash Class 😊

Miss Brown’s final dance video can be found below!

Subject

You are learning:

You can find out how to do this here:

Here are some important things to remember:

Spelling

To correctly use spelling words in context.

Sentence, special, therefore, various, weight, woman, women, through, although, thought.

Can you write a paragraph with at least five of the spelling words in it?

• Remember all the words need to be used correctly.
• Could you make a mini story?

Writing

To write an imaginative description.

Look at the image in your learning pack of a scene from ‘Alice in Wonderland’. Everything is so large compared to her.

Imagine you were trapped inside school after you had been shrunk! Describe your journey from the door across the classroom. What dangers would you need to be careful of as a tiny person?

• Use a thesaurus to look up ‘big’ and ‘small’ so you can use a range of words without repeating too often.
• Write descriptively using paragraphs and try to include expanded noun phrases and fronted adverbials.
• Think about our classroom and what you would come across.

Reading

To enjoy reading!

Watch the lesson video.

Read pages 122-127.

Enjoy reading some more of the text and think about: How do you feel about what has just happened? What do you think will happen in the last two chapters?

• Read the text a couple of times to ensure you understand, you can also listen to Miss Hallam reading this on the loom video.
• Have a think about the questions and we will finish and discuss the work when we return to school next week.

Maths

To find equivalent fractions.

Complete the worksheet using the maths video below.

Watch the lesson video before you start the sheet.

• Remember you can write notes that will help you.
• Show your workings out.
• Look carefully at the diagrams and the number of sections on the bar models.

Basic maths

To complete an online division game.

Play a new division game. This closely links to our times tables so use these to help you (link 1).

• Remember to challenge yourself by choosing a range of times tables and ones you find trickier.

Topic work

To create an outdoor sculpture inspired by Richard Shilling.

ART – Richard Shilling

Click on the link below to explore environmental artist Richard Shilling’s webpage to learn about him and his beautiful art.

Then, create your own outdoor sculpture in his style. If this is not possible, draw a picture and label it of what you would make.

• Look through a range of his pictures and collections to be inspired by his artwork.
• Ask an adult to come outside with you to somewhere they feel would be possible for you to make a sculpture.
• If not, draw and label a design picture.
• Don’t forget to take a picture and post it on the blog!

Keeping active

To take part in a fitness workout.

PE with Joe Wicks is back! He is doing sessions every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9am on his YouTube channel.

• Stretch before and after the workout.
• Follow the instructions carefully.
• If something hurts, stop and rest, and try again next time.
• Follow link 2 to his YouTube channel where the lesson should go live and be available after.

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Ash Class

Day: Thursday 4th March 2021

Good morning Ash Class 😊

Today is World Book Day – make sure you spend some time reading! Why not post a picture of you reading on the blog. You could also draw a picture of your favourite book cover and stick it in your window for others to see!

Subject

You are learning:

You can find out how to do this here:

Here are some important things to remember:

Spelling

To write spelling sentences.

Sentence, special, therefore, various, weight, woman, women, through, although, thought.

Write sentences using your spelling words.

• Remember to write one sentence for each spelling.
• Make sure the sentences make sense!

Writing

To ask questions about a picture.

Watch the lesson video.

Look at the photograph in your pack. What kinds of questions can we ask about this picture?

• What comes to mind when you see the photograph?
• Use words like ‘what’, ‘how’, ‘when’, ‘why’ and ‘where’ to help you.
• Challenge: use a ‘What if…?’ question.

Reading

To share your opinion.

Read pages 118-121.

Write down what you think they should do. Give your opinion is as much detail, sharing why you think this.

• What do you think they need to do?
• When suggesting your opinion, give reasons as to why you think this is what they should do.

Maths

To count in tenths.

Complete the worksheet using the maths links below.

Watch the lesson video before you start the sheet. If you would like more questions and explanations, also watch the White Rose video. Then complete the sheet.

• Remember you can write any notes that will help you.
• Use your number bonds to 10 to help you with tenths.
• Look carefully for sequences and patterns with the fractions.
• Read the questions carefully!

Basic maths

To play a times tables game.

Play the times tables memory game. Can you match the questions to their answers?

• Use link 2, have a few goes, selecting different times tables.

Topic work

To research Buddhism.

RE – Buddhism

Use the bitesize link below to research Buddhism.

Then, create your own Buddhism quiz using the instructions in the booklet.

Research the key symbols and create a jigsaw using these.

• Watch the videos on the BBC Bitesize website and make some notes on these.
• Read the information too.
• Create a quiz for others to solve. You could post these on the blog for your friends or challenge someone at home.
• Create a jigsaw by creating your image and cutting it into pieces.

Keeping active

To take part in a virtual PE lesson.

Watch the video below (link 3) and take part in the PE lesson named, ‘Gymnastics’.

• Remember to make sure you have a little bit of space around you before you start!
• Follow the instructions carefully.
• Do the activities in time with the video.

Daily Planner For:

Ash Class

Day: Wednesday 3^rd March

Good morning Ash Class 😊

Subject

You are learning:

You can find out how to do this here:

Here are some important things to remember:

Spelling

To create spelling word trees.

Sentence, special, therefore, various, weight, woman, women, through, although, thought.

Create word trees, one for each word using the different parts of the words.

• Put the word inside a mind map. Then find other words that link to this to place around the outside. E.g., mysterious – mystery, curious, furious

Writing

To understand a character’s point of view.

Look at the picture in your pack. The girl looks worried or scared.

Explain how we know this using the sentence starter. Write a paragraph or two to share your thoughts.

Then ask her three questions.

• What can you see?
• Imagine being in her position, how do you think you would feel? Use this to help you empathise with

Reading

To answer literal questions.

Watch the lesson video.

Read pages 114-117.

Then, carefully answer the 5 literal questions in the learning pack, finding the answers in the text.

• Literal questions mean the answers are ready to be found in the text.
• Read the text carefully a couple of times.
• Highlight or underline things in the text to help you.

Maths

To use tenths successfully.

Complete the worksheet using the maths links below.

Watch the lesson video before you start the sheet. If you would like more questions and explanations, also watch the White Rose video. Then complete the sheet.

• Remember you can write notes that will help you.
• Read each question carefully.
• Recognise the number of parts that are shaded out of the 10 parts.
• Understand 5/10 = 1/2.

Basic maths

To complete an online times table game.

Play hit the button (link 1).

• Remember to challenge yourself by choosing a range of times tables.

Topic work

To create a mini project about the Romans.

HISTORY – Ghastly Romans

First, learn about the Romans using the espresso link below.

Then, choose a way to present your learning. Whilst doing this, try to answer all the questions in the booklet about the Romans.

How will you present your work?

• All worksheets can be found in your learning pack.
• Explore the espresso section, watching the videos and completing some activities.
• Your project could be a PowerPoint, a fact file, a poster, a speech, a model, a labelled drawing and so on.

Keeping active

To take part in a fitness workout.

PE with Joe Wicks is back! He is doing sessions every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9am on his YouTube channel.

• Stretch before and after the workout.
• Follow the instructions carefully.
• If something hurts, stop, and rest, and try again next time.
• Follow link 2 to his YouTube channel where the lesson should go live and be available after.

Daily Planner For:

Ash Class

Day: Tuesday 2^nd March

Good morning Ash Class 😊

Subject

You are learning:

You can find out how to do this here:

Here are some important things to remember:

Spelling

To split your spelling words into sections.

Sentence, special, therefore, various, weight, woman, women, through, although, thought.

Complete the second column of the spelling grid.

Bitesize these words using different syllables and sounds.

• Say the words aloud to help you hear the different sounds of the words that may help you to remember the words.
• Example:

Mys – te – ri – ous

Writing

To write dialogue between two characters.

Watch the lesson video first.

Watch the short film, ‘Rock, Paper and Scissors’.

Use the speech bubbles to share what you imagine the conversation would have been when Rock was trying to persuade Paper to come with him.

• What is the video about? What does it show you?
• Imagine how Paper feels, the Rock man is trying to persuade her to follow him and she is unsure whether to trust him.
• Remember, when using speech bubbles, you don’t need to use speech marks or the names.

Reading

To think about the character’s feelings.

Read pages 110-113.

Think about the character’s feelings at this point of the book. Fill in the thought bubbles with what you believe their thoughts would be.

• How do you think they are feeling? What clues are there in the book that they may be feeling this way?
• Try to make sure you have different feelings for each person e.g., scared – petrified – frozen with fear!

Maths

To understand what a fraction is.

Complete the worksheet using the maths links below.

Watch the lesson video before you start the sheet. If you would like more questions and explanations, also watch the White Rose video. Then complete the sheet.

• You can write any notes that will help you.
• Remember that the denominator (bottom number) is the total number of parts including the shaded ones, the numerator (top number) is the number of shaded.

Basic maths

To complete a quick-fire multiplication activity.

Follow link 3, have a go at the times table check that we use in class.

• You can use the keypad online to have a go.
• If you cannot do this, write down numbers 1-25 before you start.

Topic work

To learn the days of the week and the months of the year in French.

FRENCH – Days and Months

Learn about the days and months using the links below.

Then create your own sets of flashcards for both the days of the week and the months of the year.

• Make sure you listen to the videos and have a go at speaking them too.
• Remember to include accents on some of the letters if they show they have one.
• Write both the English and French on your flashcards.

Keeping active

To take part in a virtual PE lesson.

Watch the video below (link 5) and take part in the PE lesson named, ‘Throwing and Aiming’.

• Remember to make sure you have a little bit of space around you before you start!
• Follow the instructions carefully.
• Do the activities in time with the video.

Daily Planner For:

Ash Class

Day: Monday 1^st March

Good morning Ash Class 😊

Subject

You are learning:

You can find out how to do this here:

Here are some important things to remember:

Spelling

To find definitions for spelling words.

Sentence, special, therefore, various, weight, woman, women, through, although, thought.

Complete the first column of the spelling grid.

Then use the online dictionary to find the definitions.

• Follow link 1 to the online dictionary.
• Rewrite the definitions in your own words.

Writing

To predict what happens next.

Predict what happens next using the image and the story setting.

Use the questions to help you predict what happens next.

• Use the prompts in your booklet to help you with possible ideas.
• Remember to plan your writing before you begin.
• Please email your work to: ash@newtown.wilts.sch.uk

Reading

To define words from the text.

Watch the lesson video.

Read pages 104-109.

Define these five words: lagoon, snarling, interrupted, embers, bait.

• Use the online dictionary and the lesson video to help you define these words.
• Look up any other words in the text that you are not sure of.
• You can draw pictures too.

Maths

To recognise unit and non-unit fractions.

Complete the worksheet using the maths links below.

Watch the lesson video before you start the sheet. If you would like more questions and explanations, also watch the White Rose video. Then complete the sheet.

• Remember you can write any notes that will help you.
• Read how the questions are worded to ensure you understand how to answer them.
• Use multiplication to solve answers where appropriate.

Basic maths

To play a maths game.

Play times table bingo interactively (link 2).

• You can choose the question types and the difficultly levels for this game. Remember to challenge yourself.

Topic work

To identify the three states of matter.

SCIENCE – States of Matter

Follow the link to the bitesize information (link 3).

Then, complete the Gases, Solids and Liquids worksheet.

Finally, find three examples of each state in your home.

• Use the worksheet and table in the booklet to complete the activities successfully.
• You could always include a picture on the blog of a solid, liquid or gas you have found in your home!

Keeping active

To take part in a fitness workout.

PE with Joe Wicks is back! He is doing sessions every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9am on his YouTube channel.

• Stretch before and after the workout.
• Follow the instructions carefully.
• If something hurts, stop, and rest, and try again next time.
• Follow link 4 to his YouTube channel where the lesson goes live and are available after.

Daily Planner For:

Ash Class

Day: Friday 26^th February

Good morning Ash Class 😊

Subject

You are learning:

You can find out how to do this here:

Here are some important things to remember:

Spelling

To correctly use spelling words in context.

Occasion, occasionally, often, opposite, ordinary, position, possess, possession, probably, purpose.

Can you write a paragraph with at least five of the spelling words in it?

• Remember all the words need to be used correctly.
• Could you make a mini story?

Writing

To create a menu.

Imagine you are the owner of a brand-new restaurant in Trowbridge.

Design an exciting menu to give to your customers.

• What do you think they would like?
• How would you make your menu stand out from other restaurants?
• Remember to cater for all.

Reading

To write a prediction and identify word classes.

Watch the lesson video.

Read pages 100-103.

Make a prediction about what will happen next.

Then, complete the word class activity.

• Read the pages a couple if times to think about what has just happened that could be important when thinking about the next stages of the story.
• Remind yourself of the three word classes before searching for examples.

Maths

To find areas using cms.

Complete the worksheet using the maths video below.

Watch the lesson video before you start the sheet.

• Remember you can write notes that will help you.
• Show your workings out.
• Remember to use your times tables to find the areas.

Basic maths

To complete an online division game.

Play a new division game. This closely links to our times tables so use these to help you (link 1).

• Remember to challenge yourself by choosing a range of times tables and ones you find trickier.

Topic work

To create a Van Gogh inspired piece of art.

ART – Vincent Van Gogh

Read the information about Van Gogh and his life.

Then, create a piece of artwork inspired by his piece, ‘Sunflowers’. You could find a similar image or lay out your work in the same way but with a different type of flower.

• Read the information in your pack to learn more about Vincent Van Gogh and his life.
• Then, create a piece of artwork inspired by his piece called ‘Sunflowers’.
• Will you choose the same flower but in a different set-up or the same set-up but a different flower?

Keeping active

To take part in a fitness workout.

PE with Joe Wicks is back! He is doing sessions every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9am on his YouTube channel.

• Stretch before and after the workout.
• Follow the instructions carefully.
• If something hurts, stop and rest, and try again next time.
• Follow link 2 to his YouTube channel where the lesson should go live and be available after.

Daily Planner For:

Ash Class

Day: Thursday 25^th February

Good morning Ash Class 😊

Part 3 of Miss Brown’s dance routine can be found below!

Subject

You are learning:

You can find out how to do this here:

Here are some important things to remember:

Spelling

To write spelling sentences.

Occasion, occasionally, often, opposite, ordinary, position, possess, possession, probably, purpose.

Write sentences using your spelling words.

• Remember to write one sentence for each spelling.
• Make sure the sentences make sense!

Writing

To write a letter to an author.

Watch the lesson video first.

Write a friendly letter to an author of a book that you have enjoyed reading.

If you are not sure who to choose, write to Nicola Davies about ‘Ariki and the Island of Wonders’ so far!

• Remember the key features of a letter and how to lay out your letter – look in your booklet for hints and tips.
• Organise your thoughts into paragraphs.
• What was your favourite part? Why?
• Do you have any questions for the author?

Reading

To consider the author’s choices.

Read pages 96-99.

Think about the author’s choices during these pages by answering the questions in your learning pack.

• Use full sentences to answer the questions.
• Sentence stems:

• I think … because …
• I believe …
• I wonder if …

Maths

To compare areas.

Complete the worksheet using the maths links below.

Watch the lesson video before you start the sheet. If you would like more questions and explanations, also watch the White Rose video. Then complete the sheet.

• Remember you can write any notes that will help you.
• Area is the space inside a closed shape.
• You can count the squares but can also times the sides if it is a rectangle.

Basic maths

To play a times tables game.

Play the times tables memory game. Can you match the questions to their answers?

• Use link 2, have a few goes, selecting different times tables.

Topic work

To create a fact file about Hinduism.

RE – Hinduism

Use the bitesize link below (link 4) to learn about the religion. Create a fact file about the religion.

Challenge activities: Create a Rangoli pattern and watch the story of Rama and Sita.

• Watch the videos on the BBC Bitesize website and make some notes on these.
• Then read the information too.
• Make sure your fact file is written in your own words!
• Any Rangoli artwork would look brilliant on the blog.

Keeping active

To take part in a virtual PE lesson.

Watch the video below (link 3) and take part in the PE lesson named, ‘Full Body Workout’.

• Remember to make sure you have a little bit of space around you before you start!
• Follow the instructions carefully.
• Do the activities in time with the video.

Daily Planner For:

Ash Class

Day: Wednesday 24^th February

Good morning Ash Class 😊

Subject

You are learning:

You can find out how to do this here:

Here are some important things to remember:

Spelling

To create spelling word trees.

Occasion, occasionally, often, opposite, ordinary, position, possess, possession, probably, purpose.

Create word trees, one for each word using the different parts of the words.

• Put the word inside a mind map. Then find other words that link to this to place around the outside. E.g., mysterious – mystery, curious, furious

Writing

To create verses for an ocean poem.

Read the ocean poem in your booklet and add a couple of verses of your own.

• Use the same layout explained in the booklet.
• Layout: Original line; number, adjective, noun, what is it doing?

Reading

To complete an inference grid.

Watch the lesson video to complete the lesson.

Read pages 92-95.

Complete the inference grid, finding evidence in today’s pages.

• Highlight or underline key parts in the text linked to the inference.
• Write three pieces of evidence for each inference.
• Use quotation marks if taking from the text.

Maths

To make shapes with given areas.

Complete the worksheet using the maths links below.

Watch the lesson video before you start the sheet. If you would like more questions and explanations, also watch the White Rose video. Then complete the sheet.

• Remember you can write notes that will help you.
• Read each question carefully.
• Think carefully about what the shape needs to look like.
• Use a different colour pencil to draw the lines or colour in if this helps.

Basic maths

To complete an online times table game.

Play hit the button (link 1).

• Remember to challenge yourself by choosing a range of times tables.

Topic work

To learn about and compare the Stone and Iron Ages.

HISTORY – Stone Age to Iron Age

Learn about the different ages using the espresso link below (link 3).

Then compare the prehistoric periods in the table and answer the four questions on the worksheet.

• All worksheets can be found in your learning pack.
• Explore the espresso section, completing any activities you choose.
• Remember to keep going back to the information to help you answer the questions.

Keeping active

To take part in a fitness workout.

PE with Joe Wicks is back! He is doing sessions every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9am on his YouTube channel.

• Stretch before and after the workout.
• Follow the instructions carefully.
• If something hurts, stop, and rest, and try again next time.
• Follow link 2 to his YouTube channel where the lesson should go live and be available after.

Daily Planner For:

Ash Class

Day: Tuesday 23^rd February

Good morning Ash Class 😊

Subject

You are learning:

You can find out how to do this here:

Here are some important things to remember:

Spelling

To split your spelling words into sections.

Occasion, occasionally, often, opposite, ordinary, position, possess, possession, probably, purpose.

Complete the second column of the spelling grid.

Bitesize these words using different syllables and sounds.

• Say the words aloud to help you hear the different sounds of the words that may help you to remember the words.
• Example:

Mys – te – ri – ous

Writing

To write a newspaper article.

Watch the lesson video first.

Imagine that you are a newspaper reporter. Write a detailed newspaper article to report the events that occur in the video below (link 2).

• Curmudgeonly = bad tempered and negative person (normally old).
• Use the bullet points in the booklet to help you structure your newspaper article.
• Please email your work to: ash@newtown.wilts.sch.uk

Reading

To draw the dog character.

Read pages 86-91.

Create a labelled drawing of the ‘dog’ using the image and descriptions in the text.

• Label exact things, e.g., sharp, ___ teeth using the descriptions in the text along with the image.

Maths

To find areas by counting squares.

Complete the worksheet using the maths links below.

Watch the lesson video before you start the sheet. If you would like more questions and explanations, also watch the White Rose video. Then complete the sheet.

• You can write any notes that will help you.
• Don’t try to measure anything with a ruler today, you are just working in squares.
• Be careful when using half squares – two halves make a whole.

Basic maths

To complete a quick-fire multiplication activity.

Follow link 3, have a go at the times table check that we use in class.

• You can use the keypad online to have a go.
• If you cannot do this, write down numbers 1-25 before you start.

Topic work

To revise numbers 0-20 in French.

FRENCH – Numbers 0-20

Recap on your understanding of the French numbers 0-20 by watching the videos (link 4).

Create a set of flashcards using the loose flashcard sheets in your pack.

• Make one flashcard for every number from 0-20.
• Make these as bright and colourful as you can.
• Remember to include the correct French spelling of the number.

Keeping active

To take part in a virtual PE lesson.

Watch the video below (link 5) and take part in the PE lesson named, ‘Quick Feet’.

• Remember to make sure you have a little bit of space around you before you start!
• Follow the instructions carefully.
• Do the activities in time with the video.

Daily Planner For:

Ash Class

Day: Monday 22^nd  February

Good morning Ash Class 😊

Subject

You are learning:

You can find out how to do this here:

Here are some important things to remember:

Spelling

To find definitions for spelling words.

Occasion, occasionally, often, opposite, ordinary, position, possess, possession, probably, purpose.

Complete the first column of the spelling grid.

Then use the online dictionary to find the definitions.

• Follow link 1 to the online dictionary.
• Rewrite the definitions in your own words.

Writing

To write a report about your planet discovery!

Imagine you have discovered a brand-new planet!

Complete an astronaut report to send to Mission Control about what you have found.

Then, draw an image of your planet.

• Find the list of things to include in your learning pack and check these off as you are including them.
• Remember to plan your writing before you begin.
• Please email your work to: ash@newtown.wilts.sch.uk

Reading

To create four literal questions.

Watch the lesson video before you start.

Read pages 80-85.

Then, pretend you are the teacher and write four literal  questions linked to these pages, for other people to answer.

• Remember that literal questions have the answers within the text to find.
• Only use pages 80-85 when creating your questions.
• Why not post on the blog for your friends to answer?

Maths

To understand what area is.

Complete the worksheet using the maths links below.

Watch the lesson video before you start the sheet. If you would like more questions and explanations, also watch the White Rose video. Then complete the sheet.

• Remember you can write any notes that will help you.
• Read how the questions are worded to ensure you understand how to answer them.
• Use multiplication to solve answers where appropriate.

Basic maths

To play a maths game.

Play times table bingo interactively (link 2).

• You can choose the question types and the difficultly levels for this game. Remember to challenge yourself.

Topic work

To learn about different forces.

SCIENCE – Forces Fun

Watch the espresso video about forces (link 3).

Then, complete the pushes and pulls worksheet. Finally, pick a ‘forces challenge’ to complete.

• Use the worksheets in the booklet to complete the activities successfully.
• When deciding which challenge to do, check with your adults about the resources you can use.

Keeping active

To take part in a fitness workout.

PE with Joe Wicks is back! He is doing sessions every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9am on his YouTube channel.

• Stretch before and after the workout.
• Follow the instructions carefully.
• If something hurts, stop, and rest, and try again next time.
• Follow link 4 to his YouTube channel where the lesson goes live and are available after.

Daily Planner For:

Ash Class

Day: Friday 12^th February

Good morning Ash Class 😊

Subject

You are learning:

You can find out how to do this here:

Here are some important things to remember:

Spelling

To correctly use spelling words in context.

Height, imagine, knowledge, library, material, medicine, mention, minute, naughty, notice.

Can you write a paragraph with at least five of the spelling words in it?

• Remember all the words need to be used correctly.
• Could you make a mini story?

Writing

To complete my story!

Watch the lesson video.

Reread your story all the way from the beginning (Monday’s work). Then, complete the story by writing the ending of your story.

Email your story to: ash@newtown.wilts.sch.uk

• Use your story mountain to remind you of your ending.
• Make sure it is detailed.
• Use the notes in your pack to help you with writing this section.
• Make sure you end with a powerful final line.
• Optional extra: illustrate your story.

Reading

To answer literal questions.

Read pages 74-79.

Answer the literal questions that are in your learning pack by looking in today’s pages.

• Remember which skill we are using; dog with a bone – literal retrieval. The answers will be in the text.

Maths

To complete a word problem activity sheet.

Complete the worksheet using the maths link below.

Watch the lesson video before you start the sheet.

• Remember you can write notes that will help you.
• Read each question carefully.
• Show your workings out.

Basic maths

To complete an online division game.

Play a new division game. This closely links to our times tables so use these to help you (link 1).

• Remember to challenge yourself by choosing a range of times tables and ones you find trickier.

Topic work

To present your findings about Madagascar.

This week you have been learning about MADAGASCAR.

Today, you need to present your findings from this week.

• You can present this however you would like to. For example: leaflet, PowerPoint, poster.
• Please email this to me: ash@newtown.wilts.sch.uk

Keeping active

To take part in a fitness workout.

PE with Joe Wicks is back! He is doing sessions every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9am on his YouTube channel.

• Stretch before and after the workout.
• Follow the instructions carefully.
• If something hurts, stop and rest, and try again next time.
• Follow link 2 to his YouTube channel where the lesson should go live and be available after.

Daily Planner For:

Ash Class

Day: Thursday 11^th February

Good morning Ash Class 😊

Subject

You are learning:

You can find out how to do this here:

Here are some important things to remember:

Spelling

To write spelling sentences.

Height, imagine, knowledge, library, material, medicine, mention, minute, naughty, notice.

Write sentences using your spelling words.

• Remember to write one sentence for each spelling.
• Make sure the sentences make sense!

Writing

To write the resolution of your story.

Read back through your story so far!

Today we are going to write the resolution section. This is starting to solve the dilemma they were in!

• Use your story mountain for the main stages of your story.
• Make sure there are plenty of details and that it isn’t sorted too quickly.
• Use notes in pack to help.

Reading

To compare Ariki’s personality and confidence.

Watch the lesson video before you do the task.

Read pages 70-73.

Complete the table by thinking about the four times of the book and comparing.

• How did she come across at these times? Was she confident? What personality traits did she show?
• Look back in the text to remind yourself if needed.

Maths

To answer correspondence problems.

Complete the worksheet using the maths links below.

Watch the lesson video before you start the sheet. If you would like more questions and explanations, also watch the White Rose video. Then complete the sheet.

• Remember you can write any notes that will help you.
• When thinking about different options and number of possibilities, have a system to help you find them all.

Basic maths

To play a times tables game.

Play the times tables memory game. Can you match the questions to their answers?

• Use link 2, have a few goes, selecting different times tables.

Topic work

To complete a piece of artwork inspired by Madagascar.

This week you are learning about MADAGASCAR.

Complete a piece of artwork inspired by Madagascar. You can choose if this is a traditional Madagascan piece or a piece which is inspired by the country.

• Look at the images in your packs to start your thinking and then google some other ideas to see in colour.
• Please email your work: ash@newtown.wilts.sch.uk

Keeping active

To take part in a yoga activity.

Follow link 3 to reach the YouTube yoga video for today:

• Remember to make sure you have a little bit of space around you before you start!
• Follow the instructions carefully.

Daily Planner For:

Ash Class

Day: Wednesday 10^th February

Good morning Ash Class 😊

The link to part two of Miss Brown’s dance routine videos can be seen below.

Subject

You are learning:

You can find out how to do this here:

Here are some important things to remember:

Spelling

To create spelling word trees.

Height, imagine, knowledge, library, material, medicine, mention, minute, naughty, notice.

Create word trees, one for each word using the different parts of the words.

• Put the word inside a mind map. Then find other words that link to this to place around the outside. E.g., mysterious – mystery, curious, furious

Writing

To write the dilemma/problem section.

Watch the video to support you with this activity.

To continue writing your story, the next stage is the main dilemma/problem stage! This needs to be full of drama and excitement!

• Use your story mountain to remind you of the stages of your story.
• Use the helpful bullet points in your learning pack to support you.

Reading

To make a prediction.

Read pages 64-69.

Make a prediction as to where Ipo and Bad Boy have gone and what you think Ariki might find.

Extension: Draw a picture.

• Where do you think Ipo and Bad Boy have gone? Who or what do you think has taken them? What might she find?
• Extension: Draw a picture of the scene she might see.

Maths

To divide 3-digit numbers by 1-digit numbers.

Complete the worksheet using the maths links below.

Watch the lesson video before you start the sheet. If you would like more questions and explanations, also watch the White Rose video. Then complete the sheet.

• Remember you can write notes that will help you.
• Read each question carefully.
• Use methods that you have used the last couple of days to solve these with larger numbers.

Basic maths

To complete an online times table game.

Play hit the button (link 1).

• Remember to challenge yourself by choosing a range of times tables.

Topic work

To research a famous Madagascan person.

This week you are learning about MADAGASCAR.

Research a famous person from Madagascar and write some notes about them.

• When researching, be careful to find people who come from the country, Madagascar, not the film!
• Why are they famous? Are they still alive?

Keeping active

To take part in a fitness workout.

PE with Joe Wicks is back! He is doing sessions every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9am on his YouTube channel.

• Stretch before and after the workout.
• Follow the instructions carefully.
• If something hurts, stop and rest, and try again next time.
• Follow link 2 to his YouTube channel where the lesson should go live and be available after.

Daily Planner For:

Ash Class

Day: Tuesday 9^th February

Good morning Ash Class 😊

Subject

You are learning:

You can find out how to do this here:

Here are some important things to remember:

Spelling

To split your spelling words into sections.

Height, imagine, knowledge, library, material, medicine, mention, minute, naughty, notice.

Complete the second column of the spelling grid.

Bitesize these words using different syllables and sounds.

• Say the words aloud to help you hear the different sounds of the words that may help you to remember the words.
• Example:

Mys – te – ri – ous

Writing

To write the build-up to your story.

Continue with your story that you started writing yesterday.

Today, use the second section on your story mountain to start building up your story.

• Use the story mountain from last Thursday.
• Look at the notes in your learning pack to help you.
• If typing, remember to save often!

Reading

To create a timeline of key events.

Watch the lesson video first.

Read pages 60-63.

Create a timeline of some of the key events so far.

• What are some of the main things that have happened so far?
• Create a timeline of these events - can be bullet points going down the page rather than across.

Maths

To divide 2-digit by 1-digit numbers, including remainders.

Complete the worksheet using the maths links below.

Watch the lesson video before you start the sheet. If you would like more questions and explanations, also watch the White Rose video. Then complete the sheet.

• You can write any notes that will help you.
• Remember to use your known facts first to get as close to the total number as you can to know how many remainders there are.
• Watch the videos!

Basic maths

To complete a quick-fire multiplication activity.

Follow link 2, have a go at the times table check that we use in class.

• You can use the keypad online to have a go.
• If you cannot do this, write down numbers 1-25 before you start.

Topic work

To research things which are important in Madagascar.

This week you are learning all about MADAGASCAR.

Today, research the things which are important to people in this country.

• Use the links below.
• You could research festivals, holidays, important dates, leaders of the country, indigenous people.
• Make some notes.

Keeping active

To take part in a yoga activity.

Follow link 3 to reach the YouTube yoga video for today, Mike the Cosmic Space Monkey.

• Remember to make sure you have a little bit of space around you before you start!
• Follow the instructions carefully.

Daily Planner For:

Ash Class

Day: Monday 1^st February

Good morning Ash Class 😊

CBBC have got a special timetable to help with home learning, you can find the link below to see the schedule.

Subject

You are learning:

You can find out how to do this here:

Here are some important things to remember:

Spelling

To find definitions for spelling words.

Height, imagine, knowledge, library, material, medicine, mention, minute, naughty, notice.

Complete the first column of the spelling grid.

Then use the online dictionary to find the definitions.

• Follow link 1 to the online dictionary.
• Rewrite the definitions in your own words.

Writing

To write the story introduction.

Watch the video before you start writing.

Follow the steps in your booklet for today’s lesson. Write your title and an exciting introduction section.

• Read the important hints and tips.

• Make sure the first sentence draws the reader in – excitement, drama!
• Use your story mountain to shape your story.

Reading

To write as someone else.

Read pages 55-59.

Write a short diary entry, pretending you are the baby whale.

• You could write about:

• first going to the boat and why you did this.
• Ariki helping you.
• You helping them.
• Reunited with family.

Maths

To divide 2-digits by 1-digit numbers with remainders.

Complete the worksheet using the maths links below.

Watch the lesson video before you start the sheet. If you would like more questions and explanations, also watch the White Rose video. Then complete the sheet.

• Remember you can write any notes that will help you.
• Read each question carefully to identify the times tables needed.
• Think carefully about remainders and use objects at home to help.

Basic maths

To play a maths game.

Play times table bingo interactively (link 2).

• You can choose the question types and the difficultly levels for this game. Remember to challenge yourself.

Topic work

To research geographical information about Madagascar.

This week you are learning all about MADAGASCAR.

Today, research the key geographical information. Make notes.

• Use the links below to help your research.
• You could research climate, animals, geographical landmarks and features.

Keeping active

To take part in a fitness workout.

PE with Joe Wicks is back! He is doing sessions every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9am on his YouTube channel.

• Stretch before and after the workout.
• Follow the instructions carefully.
• If something hurts, stop and rest, and try again next time.
• Follow link 3 to his YouTube channel where the lesson should go live and be available after.

Daily Planner For:

Ash Class

Day: Friday 5^th February

Good morning Ash Class 😊

Subject

You are learning:

You can find out how to do this here:

Here are some important things to remember:

Spelling

To correctly use spelling words in context.

Certain, circle, disappear, eight, eighth, experience, famous, favourite, guard, guide.

Can you write a paragraph with at least five of the spelling words in it?

• Remember all the words need to be used correctly.
• Could you make a mini story?

Writing

To think about using different word types.

Read the information about different types of words in pack (also below as PDF).

List some examples on the table in your pack. Keep this safe for next week!

• Think about your character and story mountain as to which words you may use.
• Try to make the words relevant to your plans.
• Have a think about an exciting title!

Reading

To complete an inference grid.

Read pages 50-54.

Watch the lesson video. Complete the inference grid by looking back through these pages to find evidence to support them.

• The two inferences need three pieces of evidence to support them.
• Highlight or underline important information in the text to help you.

Maths

To grow in confidence dividing 2-digits by 1-digit numbers.

Complete the worksheet using the maths links below.

Watch the lesson video before you start the sheet. If you would like more questions and explanations, also watch the White Rose video. Then complete the sheet.

• Remember you can write any notes that will help you.
• Read each question carefully.
• You can use the interactive place value counters if this helps (link 3).

Basic maths

To complete an online division game.

Play a new division game. This closely links to our times tables so use these to help you (link 1).

• Remember to challenge yourself by choosing a range of times tables and ones you find trickier.

Topic work

To use your imagination.

Imagine you have won the Nobel Prize!

Why and how did you win? Create a poster or a speech to explain.

• Think about what difference you would have made to the world.
• Share on the blog or send to me via email: ash@newtown.wilts.sch.uk

Keeping active

To take part in a fitness workout.

PE with Joe Wicks is back! He is doing sessions every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9am on his YouTube channel.

• Stretch before and after the workout.
• Follow the instructions carefully.
• If something hurts, stop and rest, and try again next time.
• Follow link 2 to his YouTube channel where the lesson should go live and be available after.

Daily Planner For:

Ash Class

Day: Thursday 4^th February

Good morning Ash Class 😊

Subject

You are learning:

You can find out how to do this here:

Here are some important things to remember:

Spelling

To write spelling sentences.

Certain, circle, disappear, eight, eighth, experience, famous, favourite, guard, guide.

Write sentences using your spelling words.

• Remember to write one sentence for each spelling.
• Make sure the sentences make sense!

Writing

To create a story mountain.

Watch the lesson video before you do the task.

Read the information carefully about the five steps. Then, create your own story mountain, using the questions to help structure yours.

• Think carefully about each stage and how it would link to the next.
• Draw the line lightly.
• Make sure you do the writing first and draw any boxes afterwards to keep it neat!

Reading

To draw an image from your understanding of the text.

Read pages 44-49.

Following this, draw a picture of Ariki helping the whale with its injury.

• Underline or highlight any parts of the text that give you details to help draw it.
• Will you draw it all with pencil or will you add colour?

Maths

To divide 2-digit numbers by 1-digit numbers.

Complete the worksheet using the maths links below.

Watch the lesson video before you start the sheet. If you would like more questions and explanations, also watch the White Rose video. Then complete the sheet.

• Remember you can write any notes that will help you.
• Read each question carefully.
• Look carefully at the pictures and diagrams to help your understanding.
• Draw things to help.

Basic maths

To play a times tables game.

Play the times tables memory game. Can you match the questions to their answers?