{"id":322,"date":"2022-02-03T13:16:06","date_gmt":"2022-02-03T13:16:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/mauchlinepsprimary45\/?page_id=322"},"modified":"2026-10-26T15:31:50","modified_gmt":"2026-10-26T15:31:50","slug":"homework","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/mauchlinepsprimary45\/homework\/","title":{"rendered":"Homework"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/gifdb.com\/images\/high\/well-done-flashing-colors-ksknry51zz5ttzya.gif\" alt=\"Well Done GIFs | GIFDB.com\" width=\"257\" height=\"210\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">You&#8217;ve found your way to our Homework page.<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff00ff\"><span style=\"color: #ff00ff\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff9900\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<span style=\"color: #ffcc00\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/algesterss.eq.edu.au\/SiteCollectionImages\/homework-1_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Homework\" \/><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>w\/b 26\/10\/26<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/imageio.forbes.com\/specials-images\/imageserve\/671068907c9aba9cbd00ec1b\/Concept-of-literary-art-with-letters-coming-out-of-a-pencil-\/0x0.jpg?format=jpg&amp;width=480\" alt=\"How Academic Writing Can Be Beautiful And Clear\" width=\"120\" height=\"86\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0 <strong>\u00a0 Talk Time Homework\u00a0 <\/strong><strong>T2 Task 1<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT0aSLrOgRSfxXk0Q44K78yJtKufO6zTGEHDN6iNxqCbQ&amp;s=10\" alt=\"Pumpkin carving: What is a Jack-O-Lantern? - BBC Newsround\" width=\"124\" height=\"70\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 This week we will be writing\u2026<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 instructions for carving a pumpkin lantern\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Please talk with your child about pumpkin lanterns they may have made\/had, the tools that may be required and the steps needed to prepare the pumpkin for carving. <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Talk about the steps that you would need to take when carving and the order in which they must be done. <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Think about the verbs\/action words required to tell the reader EXACTLY what must be done at each step. <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600\">What will the finished product look like and what would they use it for?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Have a go at making a pumpkin lantern!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Writing day is Friday.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTtZ3okakJqIT4eQa-OpB-fCtDXcciDgw-CJyxWfFCjPw&amp;s=10\" alt=\"What is Rounding Numbers? Rules &amp; Resources | Teaching Wiki\" width=\"78\" height=\"111\" \/><strong><span style=\"color: #339966\">ROUNDING NUMBERS<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Take a look at the videos below to refresh your rounding skills.<\/p>\n<p>Why not practise some of your own in your Work At Home jotter?<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Rounding to the Nearest 10 | Fun Math Song for Kids | Grade 3\/Year 4 | Rounding Made Easy\" width=\"474\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hGIJYU4gJxM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Rounding to the Nearest 100 | Fun Math Song for Kids | Grade 3 Maths\" width=\"474\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tFnrm9fyjOM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Rounding to the Nearest Thousand Song | 2nd level CfE | KS2 | Maths Song | Mina and Cortex\" width=\"474\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cuN7B75kWYE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRt9Mfk_i1eznu6kkcCVbGZCPKLM1Zt3MEUepmdxJwxFw&amp;s=10\" alt=\"Rocket Rounding - Topmarks\" width=\"215\" height=\"140\" \/><strong><span style=\"color: #339966\">Rounding Rockets Game<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.topmarks.co.uk\/maths-games\/rocket-rounding\">https:\/\/www.topmarks.co.uk\/maths-games\/rocket-rounding<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQRee1q4LfMIl3O7d2e3E6qK1n_LTuV2b-CeAytsvt5AA&amp;s=10\" alt=\"Reading Clip Art - Reading Images\" width=\"112\" height=\"95\" \/><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>READING<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Please see your child&#8217;s marker for specific group reading homework. Please read and discuss the pages given with your child and sign when this is done. Reading books MUST be brought to school EVERY day as we also use them in class.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/2gc.eu\/images\/jcogs_img\/cache\/istock_000005142183medium%F0%9F%90%BEabcdef%F0%9F%90%BE1d29c785b080c5d2ea17c80ed84381c8ce060fe2.jpg\" alt=\"How do I set targets in Performance Management Systems? | 2GC\" width=\"102\" height=\"84\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">\u00a0This week we will be setting our learning targets for Literacy, Numeracy and HWB in our Personal Learning Plans.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Please talk with your child about things that they need to work on, improve or develop in each of these areas.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 They should also think about what they ACTUALLY need to do to reach their targets.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Once complete, PLP\u2019s will be sent home and parents can talk about targets set and record on the PLP what they\u00a0could do at home to help.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSHD9MUpS8GhyGYjdyQy_R8k4q9Y4avUw7eW7GTWhAraOkU1s-j__54qMnn&amp;s=10\" alt=\"Nessy all-around reading program for children\" width=\"139\" height=\"76\" \/>Last Week\u2019s Nessy Champions were\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<span style=\"color: #008000\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Adam and Rory C.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008000\"><strong>with most time spent and most nuggets earned.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008000\"><strong>Will you be next week\u2019s champion???<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.nessy.com\/account\/login#\/accountLogin\">https:\/\/learn.nessy.com\/account\/login#\/accountLogin<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/imageio.forbes.com\/specials-images\/imageserve\/671068907c9aba9cbd00ec1b\/Concept-of-literary-art-with-letters-coming-out-of-a-pencil-\/0x0.jpg?format=jpg&amp;width=480\" alt=\"How Academic Writing Can Be Beautiful And Clear\" width=\"120\" height=\"86\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0 <strong>\u00a0 Talk Time Homework\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>T1 Homework Task 2<\/p>\n<p>This week we will be writing\u2026<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0a recount of the visit to Dumfries House\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Please talk with your child about the visit to Dumfries House.<\/p>\n<p>They should think of question words WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHY, WHEN, HOW and be able to recount to you, in a logical sequence, the events of the visit.<\/p>\n<p>They could also think about answering these questions:<\/p>\n<p>Why did we visit?<\/p>\n<p>How did we get there?<\/p>\n<p>What did we do when we got there?<\/p>\n<p>What activities did we take part in?<\/p>\n<p>Who led the groups?<\/p>\n<p>What did we learn?<\/p>\n<p>What is YOUR opinion of the visit and the activities done?<\/p>\n<p>You can write down a few notes if to need to but the actual writing will be done in school.<\/p>\n<p>Writing day is Friday.<\/p>\n<p>&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">IMPORTANT INFORMATION<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff00ff\"><strong>Each child has been given a &#8216;Work At Home&#8217; jotter which should be kept in their bag and brought to school EVERY day.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff00ff\"><strong>This jotter can be used for homework tasks or any extra practice which the children or yourself feel that they need. Please do any practice work at the front and leave the back for me to add new Tricky Words. Also, see the Tricky Words information further down this post.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.vecteezy.com\/system\/resources\/previews\/007\/651\/627\/non_2x\/bookshelf-with-children-s-books-literature-for-boys-children-s-reading-colorful-books-covers-banner-for-school-library-bookstore-fair-festival-vector.jpg\" alt=\"Library Books Vector Art, Icons, and Graphics for Free Download\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #00ccff\"><strong>Please encourage your child to read or listen to stories read by you.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #00ccff\">They have all chosen a Library book according to their Accelerated Reading ZPD number. Reading assessments done throughout the year means that their ZPD level can change. <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #00ccff\">Library books should be brought to school EVERY day.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #00ccff\">Once a book has been read, the children can do a reading comprehension quiz in school or at home to check their understanding of what they have read.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #00ccff\">Use the link below to access Star Reader and MYON&#8230;<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><a style=\"color: #ff6600\" href=\"https:\/\/login.renaissance.com\/12d2c8a8-2823-404d-a533-8a77e03336fc?state=135b3c41-0dc9-4719-ac4b-f36ccfa69aea\">https:\/\/login.renaissance.com\/12d2c8a8-2823-404d-a533-8a77e03336fc?state=135b3c41-0dc9-4719-ac4b-f36ccfa69aea<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTqQIXit1_WF19eTXDlEj7gunu0Utm6U3P6eUX4HIU8nNbWIBQexlCDdXv_eoy_ogEbAQ&amp;usqp=CAU\" alt=\"Games, activities and resources focusing on the first 36 Jolly Phonics Tricky words!\" width=\"273\" height=\"62\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #cc99ff\">At the back of the Work At Home book, will be written some &#8216;Tricky Words&#8217; which they should practise learning to spell at home. When they are confident in spelling their words, they can have a wee Check Up in school and new words will be given. They should aim to have a check-up at LEAST twice a week.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/a\/a2\/Nessy_Learning_logo.png\" alt=\"Nessy Learning - Wikipedia\" width=\"114\" height=\"110\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #339966\">Use the link below to log in to Nessy.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #339966\">Who will be the Nessy Champions each week?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nessy.com\/en-gb\">https:\/\/www.nessy.com\/en-gb<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; You&#8217;ve found your way to our Homework page.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/mauchlinepsprimary45\/homework\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Homework<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4616,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-322","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/mauchlinepsprimary45\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/322","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/mauchlinepsprimary45\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/mauchlinepsprimary45\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/mauchlinepsprimary45\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4616"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/mauchlinepsprimary45\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=322"}],"version-history":[{"count":147,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/mauchlinepsprimary45\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/322\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":365,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/mauchlinepsprimary45\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/322\/revisions\/365"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/mauchlinepsprimary45\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=322"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}