Oak Class (Year 6)

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OAK Class

Monday 20^th July 2020  and Tuesday 21^st July 2020

Good Morning Oak Class! 😊

Subject

You are learning:

You can find out how to do this here:

Here are some important things to remember:

Mini project for Monday and Tuesday

To research famous tourist attractions.

Have a look at the Virtual school trip ideas document.

Choose which tourist attraction you would like to take a virtual tour of and visit their website.

We would like you to share some of the interesting information you have found out about your attraction. You can choose to create a fact file or a poster.

On Tuesday, try to choose an attraction that is completely different to Monday’s choice and if you created a fact file on Monday, why not make a poster on Tuesday.

Which attractions would you like to visit in person? Why?

• Make your fact file informative but interesting and make sure it is factual!
• Make sure your poster is eye catching and includes persuasive language to encourage people to visit your attraction.

We hope you have a lovely summer. Good luck at your new secondary school, we know you are going to be amazing! They are lucky to have you 😊😊

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Friday 17th July 2020  

Good Morning Oak Class! 😊

Subject

You are learning:

You can find out how to do this here:

Here are some important things to remember:

Early morning task

To prepare for secondary school.

Complete the ‘What is normal anyway? and ‘Find out who you are?’ sheets.

• Be honest about your answers and discuss any worries with an adult.

Guided Reading

To identify word classes and features of SPaG within a text.

Read Kensuke’s Kingdom p 142-143.

Read the text carefully, then underline nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs. Then identify as many features of SPaG as you can.

• Use a dictionary to find definitions of unfamiliar vocabulary.

Writing

To answer SPaG questions.

Play the Special agent training game using link 5 below to practise your SPaG skills.

• Read each question carefully.

Maths

To answer word problems.

See link 2

•Click on year 6

•Click on summer term week 11, then lesson 5.

• This is the problem-solving lesson so there is no video. Click on the link below to open the challenges.

• Remember to split your question up into parts – which bit should I solve first?
• How will I approach this question?
• Which operation will I need to use and in which order?

Basic maths facts

To revise times tables facts.

Practice your times tables using link 3 below.

• Remember multiplication facts are reversible, 3 x 6 is the same as 6 x 3.

Topic work

To attempt art challenges.

Have a look at the art challenges sheet. Why not try and attempt two of them?

• We would love to see a photograph of your art. Please email a photo to Cedar@newtown.wilts.sch.uk or Ash@newtown.wilts.sch.uk

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Thursday 16^th July 2020  

Good Morning Oak Class! 😊

Subject

You are learning:

You can find out how to do this here:

Here are some important things to remember:

Early morning task/ Spellings

To prepare for secondary school.

Complete the ‘Work hard and be kind’ sheet.

• Be honest about your answers and discuss any worries with an adult.

Guided Reading

To precis what you have read.

Read Kensuke’s Kingdom p,141-142. then write a precis about the chapter.

• Use a dictionary to find definitions of unfamiliar vocabulary.

Writing

To write a review for Trip Advisor.

Trip Advisor is a website where you can leave reviews about your holidays so that other people can read about places they would like to visit. We would like you to write a review about the accommodation you stayed in on your dream holiday.

• Challenge yourself to include as many features of SPaG as possible.

Maths

To answer daily Maths questions.

See link 2

•Click on year 6

•Click on summer term week 11, then lesson 4.

•Watch the video and explanation – make sure you have pencil and paper to hand to make notes and try out strategies.

Have a go at the questions sheet after watching video.

• Replay the video as many times as you need to help you answer the questions
• Mark your answers at the end
• If you’ve made a mistake, can you correct it? Where did you go wrong?
• Remember to split your question up into parts – which bit should I solve first?

What strategy is it asking me to use?

Basic maths facts

To revise times tables facts.

Practice your times tables using link 3 below.

• Remember multiplication facts are reversible, 3 x 6 is the same as 6 x 3.

Topic work

To attempt art challenges.

Have a look at the art challenges sheet. Why not try and attempt two of them?

• We would love to see a photograph of your art. Please email a photo to Cedar@newtown.wilts.sch.uk or Ash@newtown.wilts.sch.uk

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Wednesday 15th July 2020  

Good Morning Oak Class! 😊

Subject

You are learning:

You can find out how to do this here:

Here are some important things to remember:

Early morning task

To prepare for secondary school.

Complete the ‘Triangle of trust’ and ‘Bouncebackability’ sheets.

• Be honest about your answers and discuss any worries with an adult.

Guided Reading

To use descriptive language.

Read Kensuke’s Kingdom p 138-139.

Kensuke is amazed at Michael’s descriptions of technology. Write a description of three gadgets in your home without using its name. Ask someone in your family to guess the three items.

• Use a dictionary to find definitions of unfamiliar vocabulary.
• Use evidence from the text to support your answers.

Writing

To write about your dream holiday.

Yesterday you arrived at your dream destination. Today we would like you to use your mind map to write about your dream holiday.

• Challenge yourself to include as many features of SPaG as possible.

Maths

To answer daily Maths questions.

See link 2

•Click on year 6

•Click on summer term week 11, then lesson 3.

•Watch the video and explanation – make sure you have pencil and paper to hand to make notes and try out strategies.

Have a go at the questions sheet after watching video.

• Replay the video as many times as you need to help you answer the questions
• Mark your answers at the end
• If you’ve made a mistake, can you correct it? Where did you go wrong?
• Remember to split your question up into parts – which bit should I solve first?

What strategy is it asking me to use?

Basic maths facts

To revise times tables facts.

Practice your times tables using link 3 below.

• Remember multiplication facts are reversible, 3 x 6 is the same as 6 x 3.

Topic work

To research the history of pizza and design your ideal pizza.

This Friday we will be having our movie and pizza night. We would like you to research the history of pizza using link 5 below. Once you have researched pizza, have a go at designing your ideal one. What toppings would you use?

• We would love to see your perfect pizza!
• Please email your photo to Cedar@newtown.wilts.sch.uk or Ash@newtown.wilts.sch.uk

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Tuesday 14^th July 2020  

Good Morning Oak Class! 😊

It would be great if you could video yourself sharing your favourite memory and email it to Cedar@newtown.wilts.sch.uk or Ash@newtown.wilts.sch.uk so it can be included in a whole class memories video.

Subject

You are learning:

You can find out how to do this here:

Here are some important things to remember:

Early morning task

To prepare for secondary school.

Complete the Life is a journey and Lost but not lost sheets.

• Be honest about your answers and discuss any worries with an adult.

Guided Reading

To answer questions about a text.

Read Kensuke’s Kingdom p.136-137.

Kensuke is sharing more and more of his life story. What questions would you ask him if you were Michael?

• Use a dictionary to find definitions of unfamiliar vocabulary.

Writing

To write about your dream holiday.

Yesterday you completed a mind map about your dream holiday. Today, we would like you to describe preparing to leave home, your journey to your dream destination and your thoughts when you arrive.

• Challenge yourself to include as many features of SPaG as possible.

Maths

To complete daily Maths questions.

See link 2

•Click on year 6

•Click on summer term week 11, then lesson 2.

•Watch the video and explanation – make sure you have pencil and paper to hand to make notes and try out strategies.

Have a go at the questions sheet after watching video.

• Replay the video as many times as you need to help you answer the questions
• Mark your answers at the end
• If you’ve made a mistake, can you correct it? Where did you go wrong?
• Remember to split your question up into parts – which bit should I solve first?

What strategy is it asking me to use?

Basic maths facts

To revise times tables facts.

Practice your times tables using link 3 below.

• Remember multiplication facts are reversible, 3 x 6 is the same as 6 x 3.

Topic work

To research the Galapagos islands.

Use link 4 below to find out information about the Galapagos islands.

You can then choose to create a fact file or poster using the information you have found.

• We would love to see a photograph of your work. Please email a photo to Cedar@newtown.wilts.sch.uk or Ash@newtown.wilts.sch.uk

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Monday 13^th July 2020  

Good Morning Oak Class! 😊

It would be great if you could video yourself sharing your favourite memory and email it to Cedar@newtown.wilts.sch.uk or Ash@newtown.wilts.sch.uk so it can be included in a whole class memories video.

Subject

You are learning:

You can find out how to do this here:

Here are some important things to remember:

Early morning task

To prepare for secondary school.

Read through and complete the ‘Making the change’ and ‘New school’ sheets.

• Be honest about your answers and discuss any worries with an adult.

Guided Reading

To find definitions of unfamiliar vocabulary.

Read Kensuke’s Kingdom p. 134-135. Write definitions for any unfamiliar vocabulary.

• Use a dictionary to find definitions of unfamiliar vocabulary.

Writing

To make notes about a dream holiday.

Imagine you have won a competition where the prize was a dream holiday to a destination of your choice. Where would you choose to go? Why? What type of holiday would you have- skiing? Beach? Hiking?

Use the mind map sheet to plan your holiday.

• Complete the mind map sheet and justify your choices.
• Use a world map to help you if you need help deciding where to go.

Maths

To complete the daily Maths questions.

See link 2

•Click on year 6

•Click on summer term week 11, then lesson 1.

•watch the video and explanation – make sure you have pencil and paper to hand to make notes and try out strategies.

Have a go at the questions sheet after watching video.

• Replay the video as many times as you need to help you answer the questions
• Mark your answers at the end
• If you’ve made a mistake, can you correct it? Where did you go wrong?
• Remember to split your question up into parts – which bit should I solve first?

What strategy is it asking me to use?

Basic maths facts

To revise times tables facts.

Practice your times tables using link 3 below.

• Remember multiplication facts are reversible, 3 x 6 is the same as 6 x 3.

Topic work

To draw a portrait of my inner and outer self.

Use the sheet to draw a self-portrait on one side of the face. On the other side, draw pictures of your interests.

• Have a look at the example on the second sheet to help you visualise what to do.

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Friday 10th July 2020  

Good Morning Oak Class! 😊

Subject

You are learning:

You can find out how to do this here:

Here are some important things to remember:

Early morning task

To prepare for secondary school.

Complete the ‘Are you scared of failure sheets’

• Be honest about your answers and discuss any worries with an adult.

Guided Reading

To identify word classes and features of SPaG within a text.

Read Kensuke’s Kingdom p 132-133.

Read the text carefully, then underline nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs. Then identify as many features of SPaG as you can.

• Use a dictionary to find definitions of unfamiliar vocabulary.

Writing

To write about your dream.

Imagine the Dreamgiver gives you a dream, what would you like it to be? Describe your dream!

• Challenge yourself to include as many features of SPaG as possible.

Maths

To answer word problems.

See link 2

•Click on year 6

•Click on summer term week 10, then lesson 5.

• This is the problem-solving lesson so there is no video. Click on the link below to open the challenges.

• Remember to split your question up into parts – which bit should I solve first?
• How will I approach this question?
• Which operation will I need to use and in which order?

Basic maths facts

To revise times tables facts.

Practice your times tables using link 3 below.

• Remember multiplication facts are reversible, 3 x 6 is the same as 6 x 3.

Topic work

To take part in Oak’s got Talent.

This afternoon is Oak’s got Talent. Keep an eye on the website for photographs and details of the winning act.

You can still take part if you are at home. Please email your video to Cedar@newtown.wilts.sch.uk or Ash@newtown.wilts.sch.uk

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OAK Class

Thursday 9^th July 2020  

Good Morning Oak Class! 😊

Subject

You are learning:

You can find out how to do this here:

Here are some important things to remember:

Early morning task/ Spellings

To prepare for secondary school.

Complete the ‘Dare to take risks’ sheet.

• Be honest about your answers and discuss any worries with an adult.

Guided Reading

To precis what you have read.

Read Kensuke’s Kingdom p,128-131. then write a precis about the chapter.

• Use a dictionary to find definitions of unfamiliar vocabulary.

Writing

To write a recount of an animated video.

Watch the animated video at link 4 below entitled ‘The Dreamgiver’.

Write a descriptive recount of the video.

• Challenge yourself to include as many features of SPaG as possible.

Maths

To answer daily Maths questions.

See link 2

•Click on year 6

•Click on summer term week 10, then lesson 4.

•Watch the video and explanation – make sure you have pencil and paper to hand to make notes and try out strategies.

Have a go at the questions sheet after watching video.

• Replay the video as many times as you need to help you answer the questions
• Mark your answers at the end
• If you’ve made a mistake, can you correct it? Where did you go wrong?
• Remember to split your question up into parts – which bit should I solve first?

What strategy is it asking me to use?

Basic maths facts

To revise times tables facts.

Practice your times tables using link 3 below.

• Remember multiplication facts are reversible, 3 x 6 is the same as 6 x 3.

Topic work

To develop your 3D model.

Have a look at your 3D model of a turtle. How could you develop it further? Can you add more detail? Use further materials to improve your model?

• We would love to see a photograph of your model. Please email a photo to Cedar@newtown.wilts.sch.uk or Ash@newtown.wilts.sch.uk

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OAK Class

Wednesday 8th July 2020  

Good Morning Oak Class! 😊

Subject

You are learning:

You can find out how to do this here:

Here are some important things to remember:

Early morning task

To prepare for secondary school.

Complete the ‘Be awesome, go big’

sheet.

• Be honest about your answers and discuss any worries with an adult.

Guided Reading

To find inferences in text.

Read Kensuke’s Kingdom p 126-127.

How has Kensuke’s mood changed in the text today in comparison to yesterday?

Why is Michael having conflicting thoughts?

How is a Coke bottle going to help him escape?

• Use a dictionary to find definitions of unfamiliar vocabulary.
• Use evidence from the text to support your answers.

Writing

To write about the future you.

Using your writing from yesterday, try to imagine yourself in twenty years time. You have successfully achieved your goal and are working in your chosen career. Write about the future you. What are you doing? Is your career what you hoped it to be? Where do you live? Are you married?  Have children? Car?

• Challenge yourself to include as many features of SPaG as possible.

Maths

To answer daily Maths questions.

See link 2

•Click on year 6

•Click on summer term week 10, then lesson 3.

•Watch the video and explanation – make sure you have pencil and paper to hand to make notes and try out strategies.

Have a go at the questions sheet after watching video.

• Replay the video as many times as you need to help you answer the questions
• Mark your answers at the end
• If you’ve made a mistake, can you correct it? Where did you go wrong?
• Remember to split your question up into parts – which bit should I solve first?

What strategy is it asking me to use?

Basic maths facts

To revise times tables facts.

Practice your times tables using link 3 below.

• Remember multiplication facts are reversible, 3 x 6 is the same as 6 x 3.

Topic work

To practise for Oak’s got Talent.

This Friday afternoon, Oak class will be taking part in Oak’s got Talent. Use this afternoon to practice.

• You can still take part if you are at home. Please email your video to Cedar@newtown.wilts.sch.uk or Ash@newtown.wilts.sch.uk

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OAK Class

Tuesday 7^th July 2020  

Good Morning Oak Class! 😊

It would be great if you could video yourself sharing your favourite memory and email it to Cedar@newtown.wilts.sch.uk or Ash@newtown.wilts.sch.uk so it can be included in a whole class memories video.

Subject

You are learning:

You can find out how to do this here:

Here are some important things to remember:

Early morning task

To prepare for secondary school.

Complete the Unlocking your mind and The worry jar sheet.

• Be honest about your answers and discuss any worries with an adult.

Guided Reading

To find inferences in text.

Read Kensuke’s Kingdom p.124-125.

Identify three reasons why Kensuke is angry.

How did Kensuke come to rescue Michael?

How does Kensuke’s speech show he is not used to speaking English?

• Use a dictionary to find definitions of unfamiliar vocabulary.
• Use evidence from the text to help you answer the questions in full sentences.

Writing

To write about your aim for the future.

Yesterday you made notes about the steps you would need to take to achieve your future goal.

Use your notes to write about how you aim to successfully achieve your goal.

• Challenge yourself to include as many features of SPaG as possible.

Maths

To complete daily Maths questions.

See link 2

•Click on year 6

•Click on summer term week 10, then lesson 2.

•Watch the video and explanation – make sure you have pencil and paper to hand to make notes and try out strategies.

Have a go at the questions sheet after watching video.

• Replay the video as many times as you need to help you answer the questions
• Mark your answers at the end
• If you’ve made a mistake, can you correct it? Where did you go wrong?
• Remember to split your question up into parts – which bit should I solve first?

What strategy is it asking me to use?

Basic maths facts

To revise times tables facts.

Practice your times tables using link 3 below.

• Remember multiplication facts are reversible, 3 x 6 is the same as 6 x 3.

Topic work

To create a 3D model of a turtle.

Using your picture from yesterday and your online research, create a 3D model of a turtle using a media of your choice e.g. Lego, junk modelling, papier mache.

• We would love to see a photograph of your creation. Please email a photo to Cedar@newtown.wilts.sch.uk or Ash@newtown.wilts.sch.uk

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Monday 6^th July 2020  

Good Morning Oak Class! 😊

It would be great if you could video yourself sharing your favourite memory and email it to Cedar@newtown.wilts.sch.uk or Ash@newtown.wilts.sch.uk so it can be included in a whole class memories video.

Subject

You are learning:

You can find out how to do this here:

Here are some important things to remember:

Early morning task

To prepare for secondary school.

Read through and complete the two pages of the Being Awesome tasks.

• Be honest about your answers and discuss any worries with an adult.

Guided Reading

To find definitions of unfamiliar vocabulary.

Read Kensuke’s Kingdom p. 122-123. Write definitions for any unfamiliar vocabulary.

• Use a dictionary to find definitions of unfamiliar vocabulary.

Writing

To think about my next steps.

There is a saying that states ‘Only you hold the key to your future’. What do you think this means? Have you ever thought about what you would like to do in the future? What career would you choose to do? Think about the steps you would need to take to achieve your goal and make notes about each step.

• Complete the Steps to success sheet and think about what each step would look like.

Maths

To complete the daily Maths questions.

See link 2

•Click on year 6

•Click on summer term week 10, then lesson 1.

•watch the video and explanation – make sure you have pencil and paper to hand to make notes and try out strategies.

Have a go at the questions sheet after watching video.

• Replay the video as many times as you need to help you answer the questions
• Mark your answers at the end
• If you’ve made a mistake, can you correct it? Where did you go wrong?
• Remember to split your question up into parts – which bit should I solve first?

What strategy is it asking me to use?

Basic maths facts

To revise times tables facts.

Practice your times tables using link 3 below.

• Remember multiplication facts are reversible, 3 x 6 is the same as 6 x 3.

Topic work

To create a picture of a turtle.

One of the creatures Kensuke and Michael encounter is a turtle. We would like you to create a picture of one, using a media of your choice – colour pencils, felt-tips, paints, collage etc.

• Use the internet safely to find a clear picture of a turtle for you to copy.

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OAK Class

Friday 3^rd July 2020  

Good Morning Oak Class! 😊

Subject

You are learning:

You can find out how to do this here:

Here are some important things to remember:

Early morning task/ Spellings

To spell topic words.

Practice spelling co-operate, co-ordinate, co-own, co-author, re-enter,

re-educate, re-examine, re-evaluate, re-energise, re-elect.

Write a sentence using at least five of your spelling words.

• Check you have spelt each word correctly.
• Remember to include at least one feature of SPaG in each sentence, e.g. relative clause, brackets, correctly punctuated speech.

Guided Reading

To answer comprehension questions about a text.

Read Kensuke’s Kingdom p 120-121.

How do you think Kensuke feels when he is telling his story?

What do you think his voice would sound like?

Why is it only Kensuke living on the island?

• Use a dictionary to find definitions of unfamiliar vocabulary.
• Use evidence from the text to support your answers.

Writing

To write the conclusion of your island adventure.

Last week you created your own island, thought about its location and what you would find there. This week we would like you to write a fictional island adventure story.

Today you will need to write the conclusion of your story. Use the planning sheet to help you.

• Challenge yourself to include as many features of SPaG as possible.

Maths

To answer word problems.

See link 2

•Click on year 6

•Click on summer term week 9, then lesson 5.

• This is the problem-solving lesson so there is no video. Click on the link below to open the challenges.

• Remember to split your question up into parts – which bit should I solve first?
• How will I approach this question?
• Which operation will I need to use and in which order?

Basic maths facts

To revise times tables facts.

Practice your times tables using link 3 below.

• Remember multiplication facts are reversible, 3 x 6 is the same as 6 x 3.

Topic work

To prepare an afternoon tea.

Yesterday you found out more details about afternoon tea.

Why not try making your own afternoon tea for you and your family? You could even wear your bow tie or flower if you made ne earlier in the week!

Why not take a photograph of you enjoying your afternoon tea and email it to us at Cedar@newtown.wilts.sch.uk or Ash@newtown.wilts.sch.uk

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OAK Class

Thursday 2^nd July 2020  

Good Morning Oak Class! 😊

Subject

You are learning:

You can find out how to do this here:

Here are some important things to remember:

Early morning task/ Spellings

To spell topic words.

Practice spelling co-operate, co-ordinate, co-own, co-author, re-enter,

re-educate, re-examine, re-evaluate, re-energise, re-elect.

Create two neatly presented word trees.

• Check you have spelt each word correctly.
• Remember to use the prefix, suffix and middle part of two of your spelling words to create your word trees.

Guided Reading

To precis what you have read.

Read Kensuke’s Kingdom p,116-119 then write about what you have learnt about Kensuke’s life so far.

• Use a dictionary to find definitions of unfamiliar vocabulary.

Writing

To write the resolution of my island adventure.

Last week you created your own island, thought about its location and what you would find there. This week we would like you to write a fictional island adventure story.

Today you will need to write the resolution of your story. Use the planning sheet to help you.

• Challenge yourself to include as many features of SPaG as possible.

Maths

To answer daily Maths questions.

See link 2

•Click on year 6

•Click on summer term week 9, then lesson 4.

•Watch the video and explanation – make sure you have pencil and paper to hand to make notes and try out strategies.

Have a go at the questions sheet after watching video.

• Replay the video as many times as you need to help you answer the questions
• Mark your answers at the end
• If you’ve made a mistake, can you correct it? Where did you go wrong?
• Remember to split your question up into parts – which bit should I solve first?

What strategy is it asking me to use?

Basic maths facts

To revise times tables facts.

Practice your times tables using link 3 below.

• Remember multiplication facts are reversible, 3 x 6 is the same as 6 x 3.

Topic work

To create a bookmark.

Use link 4 below to find out how to write and say your name in Japanese. Why not make yourself a bookmark, write your Japanese name on it and decorate it with cherry blossom.

• Practice writing your name first before writing it on your bookmark.
• We would love to see a photograph of your bookmark. Please email a photo to Cedar@newtown.wilts.sch.uk or Ash@newtown.wilts.sch.uk

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OAK Class

Wednesday 1st July 2020  

Good Morning Oak Class! 😊

Subject

You are learning:

You can find out how to do this here:

Here are some important things to remember:

Early morning task/ Spellings

To spell topic words.

Practice spelling co-operate, co-ordinate, co-own, co-author, re-enter,

re-educate, re-examine, re-evaluate, re-energise, re-elect.

Create two synonym word trees.

• Check you have spelt each word correctly.
• Use a thesaurus to help you create two neatly presented synonym word trees. See link 4 below this table.

Guided Reading

To find inferences in text.

Read Kensuke’s Kingdom p 114-115.

How were their childhood’s similar?

Why do you think Kensuke hid the boat?

How do you think Michael will react to seeing his football again?

• Use a dictionary to find definitions of unfamiliar vocabulary.
• Use evidence from the text to support your answers.

Writing

To write the dilemma of my island adventure.

Last week you created your own island, thought about its location and what you would find there. This week we would like you to write a fictional island adventure story.

Today you will need to write the dilemma of your story. Use the planning sheet to help you.

• Challenge yourself to include as many features of SPaG as possible.

Maths

To answer daily Maths questions.

See link 2

•Click on year 6

•Click on summer term week 9, then lesson 3.

•Watch the video and explanation – make sure you have pencil and paper to hand to make notes and try out strategies.

Have a go at the questions sheet after watching video.

• Replay the video as many times as you need to help you answer the questions
• Mark your answers at the end
• If you’ve made a mistake, can you correct it? Where did you go wrong?
• Remember to split your question up into parts – which bit should I solve first?

What strategy is it asking me to use?

Basic maths facts

To revise times tables facts.

Practice your times tables using link 3 below.

• Remember multiplication facts are reversible, 3 x 6 is the same as 6 x 3.

Topic work

To research afternoon tea.

This Friday afternoon, Oak class will be enjoying afternoon tea on the field. What is afternoon tea? What does it traditionally include? Research information about it, make notes and perhaps you could create a menu/poster for your ideal afternoon tea.

• We would love to see a photograph of your menu. Please email a photo to Cedar@newtown.wilts.sch.uk or Ash@newtown.wilts.sch.uk

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OAK Class

Tuesday 30th June 2020  

Good Morning Oak Class! 😊

It would be great if you could video yourself sharing your favourite memory and email it to Cedar@newtown.wilts.sch.uk or Ash@newtown.wilts.sch.uk so it can be included in a whole class memories video.

Subject

You are learning:

You can find out how to do this here:

Here are some important things to remember:

Early morning task/ Spellings

To spell topic words relating to orangutans.

Practice spelling co-operate, co-ordinate, co-own, co-author, re-enter,

re-educate, re-examine, re-evaluate, re-energise, re-elect.

Bitesize – usual Tuesday activity.

• Check you have spelt each word correctly.
• Write each spelling word, clearly broken up into syllables.

Guided Reading

To find inferences in text.

Read Kensuke’s Kingdom p.112-113.

What does Kensuke want to learn?

Who was his favourite orangutan?

How did Kensuke teach Michael to paint?

• Use a dictionary to find definitions of unfamiliar vocabulary.
• Use evidence from the text to help you answer the questions in full sentences.

Writing

To write the introduction and build-up of my island adventure.

Using your story plan from yesterday, write the introduction and build-up of your island adventure.

• Remember to write so that you are engaging your reader from the very first word.
• Challenge yourself to include as many features of SPaG as possible.

Maths

To complete daily Maths questions.

See link 2

•Click on year 6

•Click on summer term week 9, then lesson 2.

•Watch the video and explanation – make sure you have pencil and paper to hand to make notes and try out strategies.

Have a go at the questions sheet after watching video.

• Replay the video as many times as you need to help you answer the questions
• Mark your answers at the end
• If you’ve made a mistake, can you correct it? Where did you go wrong?
• Remember to split your question up into parts – which bit should I solve first?

What strategy is it asking me to use?

Basic maths facts

To revise times tables facts.

Practice your times tables using link 3 below.

• Remember multiplication facts are reversible, 3 x 6 is the same as 6 x 3.

Topic work

To create an origami accessory.

Using the You Tube links 4 and 5 below, you can choose to make either a paper flower or an origami bow tie. You could either do both!

• We would love to see a photograph of your creation. Please email a photo to Cedar@newtown.wilts.sch.uk or Ash@newtown.wilts.sch.uk

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Monday 29^th  June 2020  

Good Morning Oak Class! 😊

It would be great if you could video yourself sharing your favourite memory and email it to Cedar@newtown.wilts.sch.uk or Ash@newtown.wilts.sch.uk so it can be included in a whole class memories video.

Subject

You are learning:

You can find out how to do this here:

Here are some important things to remember:

Early morning task/ Spellings

To spell topic words with the spelling pattern -nce and -ent.

Practice spelling co-operate, co-ordinate, co-own, co-author, re-enter,

re-educate, re-examine, re-evaluate, re-energise, re-elect.

Find definitions for each word.

• Check you have spelt each word correctly.
• Use a dictionary to find definitions of any unfamiliar vocabulary. Use link 1 below if you do not have a dictionary.

Guided Reading

To find definitions of unfamiliar vocabulary.

Read Kensuke’s Kingdom p. 110-111. Write definitions for any unfamiliar vocabulary.

• Use a dictionary to find definitions of unfamiliar vocabulary.

Writing

To plan my island adventure.

Last week you created your own island, thought about it’s location and what you would find there. This week we would like you to write a fictional island adventure story.

Today you will need to plan your story. Use the planning sheet to help you think about the different aspects of your story.

• Complete each box to give you a detailed story plan.

Maths

To complete the daily Maths questions.

See link 2

•Click on year 6

•Click on summer term week 9, then lesson 1.

•watch the video and explanation – make sure you have pencil and paper to hand to make notes and try out strategies.

Have a go at the questions sheet after watching video.

• Replay the video as many times as you need to help you answer the questions
• Mark your answers at the end
• If you’ve made a mistake, can you correct it? Where did you go wrong?
• Remember to split your question up into parts – which bit should I solve first?

What strategy is it asking me to use?

Basic maths facts

To revise times tables facts.

Practice your times tables using link 3 below.

• Remember multiplication facts are reversible, 3 x 6 is the same as 6 x 3.

Topic work

To give advice to others.

What advice would you give the current year 5 children about life in a year 6 class?

• What is the same /different?

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Friday 26th June 2020  

Good Morning Oak Class! 😊

Subject

You are learning:

You can find out how to do this here:

Here are some important things to remember:

Early morning task/ Spellings

To spell topic words.

Practice spelling innocent, innocence, decent, decency, excellent, excellence, confident, confidence, existent, existence.

Write a sentence using at least five of your spelling words.

• Check you have spelt each word correctly.
• Remember to include at least one feature of SPaG in each sentence, e.g. relative clause, brackets, correctly punctuated speech.

Guided Reading

To identify features of SPaG in the text.

Read Kensuke’s Kingdom p 108-109.

What features of SPaG have you noticed in the text today?

Write examples of parenthesis, fronted adverbials, adverbs and adjectives.

• Use a dictionary to find definitions of unfamiliar vocabulary.

Writing

To advertise your island.

Today you are going to create a leaflet advertising your island. It needs to include details of what tourists would expect to see on your island and activities they can take part in. Use persuasive language in your leaflet, but remember it needs to be realistic.

• Why would tourists want to visit your island?
• What unique features does it have?
• What sights could they see?
• What activities could they participate in?
• Make your leaflet eye-catching.

Maths

To answer word problems.

See link 2

•Click on year 6

•Click on summer term week 8, then lesson 5.

• This is the problem-solving lesson so there is no video. Click on the link below to open the challenges.

• Remember to split your question up into parts – which bit should I solve first?
• How will I approach this question?
• Which operation will I need to use and in which order?

Basic maths facts

To revise times tables facts.

Practice your times tables using link 3 below.

• Remember multiplication facts are reversible, 3 x 6 is the same as 6 x 3.

Topic work

To keep myself physically fit.

Oak Sports Afternoon

Suggested activities for you to try:

• Timed running races, can you improve your time?
• Target practice- throw a ball into a bucket from a distance.

What other events and challenges can you think of to try?

Why not take a photograph of your Sports Afternoon and email it to us at Cedar@newtown.wilts.sch.uk or Ash@newtown.wilts.sch.uk

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Thursday 25th June 2020  

Good Morning Oak Class! 😊

Subject

You are learning:

You can find out how to do this here:

Here are some important things to remember:

Early morning task/ Spellings

To spell topic words.

Practice spelling innocent, innocence, decent, decency, excellent, excellence, confident, confidence, existent, existence.

Create two neatly presented word trees.

• Check you have spelt each word correctly.
• Remember to use the prefix, suffix and middle part of two of your spelling words to create your word trees.

Guided Reading

To precis what you have read.

Read Kensuke’s Kingdom p 106-107, then write a precis on what you have read this week.

• Use a dictionary to find definitions of unfamiliar vocabulary.

Writing

To write about a newly discovered species of animal.

David Attenborough and his Natural World film crew are on their way to your island…a new species of animal has just been found there!

Write about your animal using the prompts in the box to the right. You could also draw your animal if you choose.

• Which animal group does it belong to?
• What does its diet consist of?
• What are its predators?
• What is its natural habitat?
• What makes it unique?
• What does it look like?
• What will you name it?

Maths

To answer daily Maths questions.

See link 2

•Click on year 6

•Click on summer term week 8, then lesson 4.

•Watch the video and explanation – make sure you have pencil and paper to hand to make notes and try out strategies.

Have a go at the questions sheet after watching video.

• Replay the video as many times as you need to help you answer the questions
• Mark your answers at the end
• If you’ve made a mistake, can you correct it? Where did you go wrong?
• Remember to split your question up into parts – which bit should I solve first?

What strategy is it asking me to use?

Basic maths facts

To revise times tables facts.

Practice your times tables using link 3 below.

• Remember multiplication facts are reversible, 3 x 6 is the same as 6 x 3.

Topic work

To address concerns about secondary school.

Following on from yesterday when you looked at your new school’s website, do you have any concerns or questions about life at your new school?

Have another look at the website, are you able to answer your questions and address your concerns?

• Look at the headings of each area of the website to help you navigate it.
• If your questions have not been answered, forward them to us at Cedar@newtown.wilts.sch.uk or Ash@newtown.wilts.sch.uk and we will send them to the appropriate Head of Year 7.

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Wednesday 24th June 2020  

Good Morning Oak Class! 😊

Subject

You are learning:

You can find out how to do this here:

Here are some important things to remember:

Early morning task/ Spellings

To spell topic words.

Practice spelling innocent, innocence, decent, decency, excellent, excellence, confident, confidence, existent, existence

Create two synonym word trees.

• Check you have spelt each word correctly.
• Use a thesaurus to help you create two neatly presented synonym word trees. See link 4 below this table.

Guided Reading

To find inferences in text.

Read Kensuke’s Kingdom p 104-105.

Find evidence in the text to help create a mind map describing Kensuke’s cave.

• Use a dictionary to find definitions of unfamiliar vocabulary.
• Use a thesaurus to help find synonyms to describe the cave. Link 4.

Writing

To write laws for my island.

Your island is soon to receive its first inhabitants. You would like it to be a peaceful place, so have decided to write a set of laws for everyone to follow.

Write your laws. This could be in poster form if you choose.

• Ensure your rules are clear and easy to understand so there can be no confusion about what they mean.
• How will people be punished for breaking a law?
• Will you have age restrictions in place for some activities?

Maths

To answer daily Maths questions.

See link 2

•Click on year 6

•Click on summer term week 8, then lesson 3.

•Watch the video and explanation – make sure you have pencil and paper to hand to make notes and try out strategies.

Have a go at the questions sheet after watching video.

• Replay the video as many times as you need to help you answer the questions
• Mark your answers at the end
• If you’ve made a mistake, can you correct it? Where did you go wrong?
• Remember to split your question up into parts – which bit should I solve first?

What strategy is it asking me to use?

Basic maths facts

To revise times tables facts.

Practice your times tables using link 3 below.

• Remember multiplication facts are reversible, 3 x 6 is the same as 6 x 3.

Topic work

To visit the website of my new school.

Just like Newtown, your new school’s all have a website where you can find out information and look at photographs.

Spend some time today having a look at your new school, what have you found out? Do you have any questions that we could forward to the Head of Year 7 at your new school?

• Use the appropriate link below to access your new school’s website.

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Tuesday 23rd June 2020  

Good Morning Oak Class! 😊

Subject

You are learning:

You can find out how to do this here:

Here are some important things to remember:

Early morning task/ Spellings

To spell topic words relating to orangutans.

Practice spelling innocent, innocence, decent, decency, excellent, excellence, confident, confidence, existent, existence

Bitesize – usual Tuesday activity.

• Check you have spelt each word correctly.
• Write each spelling word, clearly broken up into syllables.

Guided Reading

To find inferences in text.

Read Kensuke’s Kingdom p 102-103.

Complete the timeline of change sheet to compare Kensuke’s attitude towards Michael now, to when he first met him.

• Use a dictionary to find definitions of unfamiliar vocabulary.
• Use evidence from the text and your knowledge of the story to help you complete the sheet.

Writing

To use senses to describe my first impressions of my island.

You have just docked on your island. Close your eyes and use your five senses to imagine what you think you would be able to hear, see, smell, taste and touch.

Write a descriptive paragraph about your thoughts.

• Remember to use sub-headings for the five senses.
• Include fronted adverbials and parenthesis in your writing.
• Include expanded noun phrases and adverbs.

Maths

To complete daily Maths questions.

See link 2

•Click on year 6

•Click on summer term week 8, then lesson 2.

•Watch the video and explanation – make sure you have pencil and paper to hand to make notes and try out strategies.

Have a go at the questions sheet after watching video.

• Replay the video as many times as you need to help you answer the questions
• Mark your answers at the end
• If you’ve made a mistake, can you correct it? Where did you go wrong?
• Remember to split your question up into parts – which bit should I solve first?

What strategy is it asking me to use?

Basic maths facts

To revise times tables facts.

Practice your times tables using link 3 below.

• Remember multiplication facts are reversible, 3 x 6 is the same as 6 x 3.

Topic work

To create a detailed map of my island.

Using your design from yesterday, create a detailed map of your island, including all the features and key information. You can choose to create it using any media you prefer.

• Include all the information from your plan.
• Include the name of your island.
• Make your island eye-catching.
• We would love to see a photograph of your island. Please email a photo to Cedar@newtown.wilts.sch.uk or Ash@newtown.wilts.sch.uk

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Monday 22nd June 2020  

Good Morning Oak Class! 😊

Subject

You are learning:

You can find out how to do this here:

Here are some important things to remember:

Early morning task/ Spellings

To spell topic words with the spelling pattern -nce and -ent.

Practice spelling innocent, innocence, decent, decency, excellent, excellence, confident, confidence, existent, existence

Find definitions for each word.

• Check you have spelt each word correctly.
• Use a dictionary to find definitions of any unfamiliar vocabulary. Use link 1 below if you do not have a dictionary.

Guided Reading

To find definitions of unfamiliar vocabulary.

Read Kensuke’s Kingdom p.99-101. Write definitions for any unfamiliar vocabulary.

• Use a dictionary to find definitions of unfamiliar vocabulary.

Writing

To reflect upon and record my memories of Newtown.

Think back over your time at Newtown. What have you particularly enjoyed doing? What are your best memories? These could include trips, activities etc.

Write about your favourite memories, why have you chosen these? What makes them so memorable?

• Remember to justify your choices.
• Include details in your writing, e.g. which year you were in, which teacher you had, friends you were with.
• It would be great if you could video yourself sharing your favourite memory and email it to Cedar@newtown.wilts.sch.uk or Ash@newtown.wilts.sch.uk so it can be included in a whole class memories video.

Maths

To complete the daily Maths questions.

See link 2

•Click on year 6

•Click on summer term week 8, then lesson 1.

•watch the video and explanation – make sure you have pencil and paper to hand to make notes and try out strategies.

Have a go at the questions sheet after watching video.

• Replay the video as many times as you need to help you answer the questions
• Mark your answers at the end
• If you’ve made a mistake, can you correct it? Where did you go wrong?
• Remember to split your question up into parts – which bit should I solve first?

What strategy is it asking me to use?

Basic maths facts

To revise times tables facts.

Practice your times tables using link 3 below.

• Remember multiplication facts are reversible, 3 x 6 is the same as 6 x 3.

Topic work

To design your own island kingdom and locate it on a world map.

Whilst out exploring one day, you discover an uninhabited island which you can now claim as your own kingdom.

Where would you like your island to be? Describe its position in the world.

Design your island including any features.

• Name your island.
• What geographical features does it have? Include on your design.
• Include a compass on your design to clearly show directions.
• Include landmarks and names of areas on your design.

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Friday 19th June 2020  

Good Morning Oak Class! 😊

Subject

You are learning:

You can find out how to do this here: