This week we are going to explore wildlife in the Cumbernauld area. Tomorrow (Tuesday) all children need waterproof clothing and shoes, preferably boots or Welly boots.

For homework, you can design a habitat for a Pine Martin or another Cumbernauld animal.

 

Language

Last week we were learning about different types of questions and for homework we will apply them to our reading book.

For homework – create at least 6 questions about your reading pages for this week

Commas – Pg 103 to 110

Verbs – Pg 96 to 113

Nouns – Pg 110 to 126

Remember to make up different types of questions, with different question words.

eg “what do you think…” is an evaluative question.

French

There will be french vocabulary to practice, this will be given out later in the week.

Maths

This week we are going to recap and develop our understanding of times tables, starting with the 4 and 8 times tables.

For homework

• say the 4 and 8 times table as fast as you can. Record your time in with tenths and hundredths of a second
• Make a 4 or 8 times table quiz for a partner.
• make flash cards for 4 or 8 times table and stick them up around the house. Say them 3 times every time you walk past them.
• play some online times table games.
  • http://resources.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/maths/timestable/interactive.htm
  • http://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/7-11-years/times-tables