Homework W/B 14th May 2018

Literacy:  We are looking at clauses.

Task One

Using an appropriate conjunction, make these two single-clause sentences into a two-clause sentence. Set it out like the example below.

The monster looked scary. He looked angry.

The monster looked scary and angry.

  1. The monster jumped up and down. He stamped his feet.
  2. The monster looked terrifying. He was very friendly.
  3. He walked towards Garry. Garry told him to stop.
  4. The monster put down his club. He looked at Garry’s glasses.
  5. Garry wasn’t as scared. He was still cautious.
  6. The monster moved towards Garry. He bit his head off!

Task Two

Copy these sentences and underline the two clauses in each one.

  1. The children were happy until their dad shouted at them.
  2. Mark was upset because his cat had disappeared.
  3. Joan picked up the first prize and the best-groomed horse award.
  4. Neil was excited but his brother was a bit worried.
  5. Nobody would know until the end who the winner would be.

Maths:  We are looking at fractions. Complete Tasks 1 or 2 then 1 other from Tasks 3-5.

Task 1 Find the answer to:

1/7 of 49=           1/7 of 56=           1/6 of 18=           1/6 of 12=

1/6 of 42=           1/7 of 42=           1/7 of 14=           1/6 of 60=

Task 2 Find the answer to:

3/7 of 49=           4/7 of 56=           5/6 of 18=           2/6 of 120=

3/6 of 42=           2/7 of 42=           5/7 of 140=         4/6 of 600=

Here are some websites that you may find useful!

Task 3: Coin collection (1/10) Ask your child to find one 10p coin.  Ask them to draw around it ten times, colour some and them write what fraction of £1 the coloured set is, e.g. 40p is 4/10 or £1 or 90p is 9/10 of £1.

Task 4: Coin collection (1/5) Ask your child to fine one 20p coin.  Ask them to draw around it five times, colour some and them write what fraction of £1 the coloured set is, e.g. 40p is 2/5 or £1 or 80p is 4/5 of £1.

Task 5: Sorting objects – ask your child to sort 20 small identical objects, such as 1p coins, grapes, sweets into two equal groups, then into four equal groups, then five equal groups and then 10 equal groups.  They record the number in the groups, e.g. ½ of 20=10, ¼ of 20 = 5 etc ask them to note when a group or groups have the same number.

Fractions – http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks2/maths/fractions/index.htm

Dolphin racing – http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/game/ma17frac-game-dolphin-racing-fractions

Fractions of something – http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/game/ma17frac-game-fractions-of-something

 

Music

Learn the lyrics for the Summer Show.  Remember to bring your sheet back to school so we can use it in class.

REMEMBER SPORTS DAY THIS FRIDAY.  YOU WILL BE OUTSIDE FOR MOST OF THE DAY.  PLEASE DRESS APPROPRIATELY, BRING AN EXTRA DRINK AND SUN CREAM, IF NECESSARY.

 

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