Week commencing 18th May Remote learning for Year 5 & 6

The activities are the same for both year groups. Monday

P.E.:

Remember to do some P.E. or daily exercise every day. It makes you feel great mentally and physically.

Maths:

This week we are going to work our way through a maths mystery. Some of you might have seen these before – if so, you have an advantage! For those who have not seen it before, make sure you READ the instructions (I have highlighted and

underlined the word ‘read’ for a reason). Each day, as you solve the maths problems, you will end up with a clue or statement which will allow you to eliminate

people from the suspect list (I recommend you print this list to keep track of who is not involved. Alternatively, copy just the names). As the week goes on, more and more people will be eliminated and, all being well, you should be able to determine

the culprit of the Camping Chaos!

Suspect list:

Spellings:

Words with silent letters.

Watch this video for some helpful tips on how to remember the silent letters in words.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/class-clips-video/english-ks2-wonderful-words-silent-letters/zh4hf4j

Then play some games: https://spellingframe.co.uk/spelling-rule/40/47-Words-with-silent-letters-i.e.-letters-

whose-presence-cannot-be-predicted-from-the-pronunciation-of-the-word English: Gratitude tree

Over the next 2 days you are going to be producing a grateful tree to remind yourself

what you have gained during lockdown, focus on the positives. Today you are going to plan your grateful statements – what activities have you done with your family?

Have you learned any new skills? What has been your favourite part about lockdown? What will you miss when lockdown is over? You could start your statements like this….

‘I am grateful for…’ ‘I have enjoyed…’

‘I will miss….’ You should aim to plan at least 8 grateful statements to form the leaves of your grateful tree. Keep them safe you will need to use them tomorrow to finish your

grateful tree. It can be too easy to start thinking about all the things we can’t do or the people we

can’t see, but when you turn it around and think about the positive it has a really strong effect on how positive you feel and really helps us to feel happy. Reading:

Reading for pleasure. Have you read any of the 11 books to read before you’re 11? Afternoon activities:

Design a book token (National Book tokens):

You can win a £10 National Book Token for you and each of your classmates – and

surprise them all when schools reopen!

National Book Token want you to design a fabulous new token. Design can be anything you like whether it is the school logo doodled in ink, a pencil drawing of the

entire class, or something completely different. One child's design will be chosen to put on a National Book Tokens gift card every week for seven weeks.

When schools open up again, the young designer and their classmates will each receive a £10 National Book Token – emblazoned with the winning artwork – to inspire them to choose their next favourite book from their local bookshop.

Rules:

All entries should be produced on A4 paper using the printable template (see in Work on Purple Mash) Complete the entry form to see where to email your scanned template. (If you do not have access to a printer and/or scanner, you can

take a photo of the artwork and send it in for us to submit for you)

The competition is open from Wednesday 6th May and the closing date for entries is Sunday 28th June 2020.

They will pick one winner each week until the competition closes. The winners will be featured on nationalbooktokens.com and their social media channels, and the

designs will be printed onto gift cards for you and each of your classmates when schools reopen.

Life-saving skills (British Red Cross):

It is always good to learn new life skills. Have a go at learning First Aid, and what to do in any emergency by following the link: https://firstaidchampions.redcross.org.uk/primary/guidance-and-support/ome-

learning-pathway/ The Red Cross have made available their schools programme for free and the

resources are excellent. Electricity video (2 days):

Please click on the link below. You will need to watch the video and pause when necessary to complete the tasks.

https://stemlearning.wistia.com/medias/rz81rg5sao R.E.:

See Mrs Fitter’s R.E blog Tuesday P.E.:

Remember to do some P.E. or daily exercise every day. It makes you feel great

mentally and physically.

Maths:

Spellings:

Words with silent letters https://spellingframe.co.uk/spelling-rule/40/47-Words-with-silent-letters-i.e.-letters-

whose-presence-cannot-be-predicted-from-the-pronunciation-of-the-word

English:

Either draw or paint the trunk and branches of the tree (there is template in the Work section on Purple Mash) and then cut leaves out of different paper or card (if you

have this available) or draw them on in different colours. Write on each leaf your grateful statements from Monday; make sure you give your reasoning behind why

you are grateful. Add your leaves to you tree and display it somewhere in your house for everyone to see and be reminded about the positives of lockdown.

For example:

Reading:

Complete at least two Read Theory quizzes!

Afternoon activities:

Choose one activity to do each afternoon this week for around 45 minutes to an hour. Remember one of them needs to be your R.E. for the week!

Wednesday P.E.:

Remember to do some P.E. or daily exercise every day. It makes you feel great mentally and physically.

Maths:

Spellings:

Words with silent letters

https://spellingframe.co.uk/spelling-rule/40/47-Words-with-silent-letters-i.e.-letters-whose-presence-cannot-be-predicted-from-the-pronunciation-of-the-word

Here is a link to some more games you might like to try: https://www.spellzone.com/word_lists/games-290575.htm

English:

As you have probably heard the adults around you say a lot recently, these are

'unprecedented' times. This is a moment in history that we will never forget. Today I'd like you to think about your thoughts and experiences as you live through

lockdown, by answering the following questions: 1. Can you remember your first thought when you heard that schools were

closing? Were you thrilled? Concerned? Frightened? Why?

2. Have your feelings changed at all? 3. What do you miss most about normal life?

4. What don't you miss? 5. Have you learnt anything new since being in lockdown? Have you developed

an interest you didn't have before?

6. Have you learnt anything about yourself? For example, do you find your are more tolerant that you thought? Or more easily bored?

7. What has been your favourite moment in lockdown so far? 8. And your least favourite? 9. Do you think lockdown will change us all? If so, how?

10. How do you feel about the prospect of returning to school? 11. What are you most looking forward to when things return to normal?

Reading:

Reading for pleasure today – have you read any of the 11 books to read before

you’re 11?

Afternoon activities:

Choose one activity to do each afternoon this week for around 45 minutes to an hour. Remember one of them needs to be your R.E. for the week! Thursday

P.E.:

Remember to do some P.E or daily exercise every day. It makes you feel great mentally and physically. Maths:

Spellings:

Words with silent letters: https://spellingframe.co.uk/spelling-rule/40/47-Words-with-silent-letters-i.e.-letters-

whose-presence-cannot-be-predicted-from-the-pronunciation-of-the-word

Can you make up a game or spelling quiz of your own, for others to try? English:

Today I'd like you to find out how one of your parents is feeling about lockdown, by

asking them the following questions: 1. Can you remember your first thought when you heard that schools were

closing? Were you thrilled? Concerned? Frightened? Why?

2. Have your feelings changed at all? 3. What do you miss most about normal life?

4. What don't you miss? 5. Have you learnt anything new since being in lockdown? Have you developed

an interest you didn't have before?

6. Have you learnt anything about yourself? For example, do you find your are more tolerant that you thought? Or more easily bored?

7. What has been your favourite moment in lockdown so far? 8. And your least favourite? 9. Do you think lockdown will change us all? If so, how?

10. How do you feel about the prospect of your children returning to school? 11. What are you most looking forward to when things return to normal?

Reading:

Complete at least two Read Theory quizzes!

Afternoon activities:

Choose one activity to do each afternoon this week for around 45 minutes to an hour. Remember one of them needs to be your R.E. for the week!

Friday

P.E.:

Remember to do some P.E. or daily exercise every day. It makes you feel great mentally and physically. Maths:

Today's clue is really, really hard. To assist you, remember the following rules of angles and don’t expect to find the answer quickly. You will NOT need a protractor.

Spellings:

How many silent letter words can you find in a page of your reading book? English:

Taking everything that you have been thinking about this week into consideration – the grateful tree and the 'living through lockdown' questions – I would like you to

produce a survival guide leaflet to help someone live through lockdown. Think about what things have helped to keep you and your family smiling? What things should

people avoid doing?

Reading:

Reading for pleasure today – have you read any of the 11 books to read before

you’re 11? Afternoon activities:

Time to do the last activity of the week. Have you remembered to do your R.E.?