Mrs Ferguson’s P5b class
Topic
Our topic in Term 1 and 2 is a comparison of Australia and Scotland. We are reading the book, Shark Bait by Justin D’Ath, which is an adventure book set in Australia. We will be using the novel for weekly comprehension questions and also some writing tasks. We will also be looking at topics such as culture, geography, schooling, language and landmarks.
PE
Gym is on a Tuesday morning this year. Miss Roy will teach gym and asks that all pupils come to school on a Tuesday with suitable gym kit on. Whilst gym will mostly be inside in the gym hall, pupils should come with a suitable jacket in case gym is outside.
Homework
Homework will be issued on a Wednesday and should be done by the next Monday. Homework to be done will be uploaded to this website. There will be a mixture of language, maths and other tasks linked to, for example, Topic, French or Health. These will consolidate our learning in class.
Reading will usually be issued on the Monday, to be done for the next Monday. Please take time to read with your child and encourage good pace and expression, as well as helping them with any difficult vocabulary or punctuation. Please sign their Reading Record, so I can track that children are doing their reading.
I would be most grateful if parents/guardians would support your child appropriately for all homework tasks.
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Homework will return after Christmas
Something Fun!
Christmas Jumper design – Have a go!
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/christmas/christmas-jumper-designer
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For information:
Some parents have been asking about spelling practice. Children can practise spelling using Doorway Speller and / or Spelling Training.com. Here are some documents that give the first 300 high frequency words, if you feel practice at home is needed:
Here is how to access the spelling websites:
Doorway
*Do an online search for Doorway Speller https://www.doorwayonline.org.uk/
*Click on Literacy, choose Speller2
*Hit Enter and Next. Each pencil colour gives increasingly difficult words to practise.
Spelling Training
*Parents can insert words into the boxes and children can practise by playing games.
Thank you!
Mrs Ferguson
The Big Sing
We are taking part in The Big Sing (a Fife Music Initiative programme) and are currently learning a song called Plastic is Fantastic. Click on the links below for the song words and music to practise at home.
Good Luck!
Mrs Ferguson
