Big talks will commence this week coming. Please ensure all pupils are prepared and can present their talk on the allocated days:
Monday: Hannah; Bella; Ellie
Tuesday: Steven; Lennox; Daryl H; Noah; Sophie; Bette; Craig
Wednesday: Eilidh; Lucy; Jalyn; Caleb
Thursday: Cole; Harry; Mikey; Eli; Jessica; Olly; Ayden; Darryl B
Another busy week for P5/6!
Literacy
This week, the P5/6 pupils read a non-fiction text to explore how fossils are made. The pupils then created a short movie to explain this process for the rest of the class to watch.
Numeracy
The pupils were also learning to solve division problems with remainders this week. The pupils were able to use Numicon to physically see what happens when we need to exchange and carry in division.
Across the Curriculum
The pupils were exploring balancing and counter balancing in gymnastics. They were also able to explore various jumps using the spring board. Additionally, the pupils explored what life was like for early humans living in the Mesolithic period of the Stone Age.
Finally, the P5/6 pupils enjoyed their second community walk this term. This week they enjoyed visiting the Black Horse where they skimmed stones and investigated the wildlife living there.
Class Talk
Title: If I Could Rule the World
You have been given a project to prepare and present a short 5-minute talk, linked to our literacy focus this term of using persuasive language.
If you were to rule the world, what changes would you make?
Use the OREO method to help you create your presentation.
The presentation should be as detailed as possible and could include:
You can use the internet or books to find out facts to back up your ideas. You could also use other ideas to enhance your talk e.g. PowerPoint (saved pen drive), drawings, diagrams or items from home.
You can make your changes as serious or as fun as you like.
For example:
If I were to rule the world I would make sure that everyone had a safe space and house to live in, as according to Shelter Scotland a household becomes homeless in Scotland every 16 minutes. I’m sure you would agree that this is unacceptable figure and everyone has the right to somewhere safe to sleep at night. Therefore, I would build more houses and have more clothes, food and resources available to people.
It is my opinion that I would make a good world leader because I would make every weekend a long weekend. Fridays would no longer be a school day. It is easy to see why this would be a fantastic change because people would be happier as they would have more time to spend with their friends and family. They would also have more time to go and explore different places and spend more time outdoors. This is good for your health and wellbeing and can improve sleep.
You should practise your talk at home as often as possible and use a timer to help. You may want to use notes or prompt cards to help you stay on track.
Talks should be ready to be present the week beginning Monday 20th May.
Here is a link you can use to find some useful information that may support your presentation: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z3b86sg/articles/z7rkcmn
Pupils have had time in class to do some research for this topic. However, pupils should complete this homework task at home.
P5/6 pupils will be participating in community walks every Wednesday afternoon as part of our P.E and Outdoor Learning sessions for this term.
Please enjoy some photos from our first visit to our local park!
Literacy
In literacy we have been reading a new non-fiction book called Dr Maggie’s Grand Tour of the Solar System. It is all about space and the planets. We have also been writing persuasive pieces about what you would say to persuade someone to get something that would benefit you.
Numeracy
In numeracy we have been learning about multiplication and division fact families. We have also been using Numicon to learn how to divide.
Across the Curriculum
We have been learning about natural and synthetic materials in science. We have also been exploring prehistory and how archaeologists research about the past.
In P.E we have been learning to do forward and backwards rolls using various equipment.
By Lucy and Mrs Campbell
Literacy
In literacy we have been learning to write a narrative about crazy creatures. We had to include interesting punctuation, similes and metaphors.
Numeracy
In numeracy we have been learning about multiples and factors in multiplication and division.
Across the Curriculum
We have been practising for the Chess Championship. We have also started gymnastics in P.E. As well as this, as part of our Africa topic we learned to make a Kalimba which is an African instrument.
Our pupils have had a busy last week of term!
Literacy
The pupils have been learning to use visualisation to help them understand a text. All pupils found quotes from our recently completed class novel ‘The Butterfly Lion’. They then used these quotes to help them create a visual of the Butterfly Lion in our playground.
Numeracy
The pupils have been learning to link multiplication and division through the use of fact families.
Across the Curriculum
The pupils have been learning to count from 0-20 in French. To practice our accents and reinforce our knowledge we played some games.
As pupils have reached 5,000 class points we are having a ‘Yes Day’ which all pupils are enjoying.
Happy Easter!
Our pupils have had a busy week this week!
Literacy
The pupils have been learning to use reporting verbs in direct speech. All pupils can correctly punctuate direct speech, identify where the dialogue tag is in the sentence and can use a variety of reporting verbs to describe how someone is speaking.
Numeracy
The pupils have been learning to use the formal method to solve multiplication problems.
Numeracy homework should be handed in on Monday.
Across the Curriculum
The pupils were visited by the Barony Campus police officer this week to learn how to stay safe online.
The pupils also had the chance to be tour guides this week by researching and presenting various places in South Africa.
A big congratulations to Miss Higgins who passed her final 4th year crit this week! Miss Higgins will now go on to be a fully qualified teacher after the summer holidays.
Our pupils have had a blast celebrating World Book Day!
They have enjoyed taking part in some ‘drop everything and read’ time where pupils read books from home or from our school library together.
Our mystery reader was also Mrs Cook who read us a fabulous picture book story.
All pupils will also be going home with a new book today.
A big thank you to the library committee for organising some amazing activities today!
Literacy
The pupils have been exploring speech marks in literacy this week. All pupils can correctly punctuate direct speech and can use it in their narrative writing to help move the storyline along.
Numeracy
All pupils are learning to solve more challenging multiplication questions using Number Talks strategies. The pupils have also been exploring area with Miss Higgins.
I will collect numeracy homework jotters in from pupils on Monday.
Across the Curriculum
The pupils have enjoyed exploring coding and game design in ICT.
As part of our Africa topic, the pupils have been exploring the physical geography of South Africa. Additionally, the pupils have created beautiful artwork in the style of Tingatinga.
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