Literacy

An idiom is a group of words that are used in everyday speech and writing their meaning is different from what you would expect. The words are not literally true. Example: to paddle your own canoe doesn’t mean that you are really in a canoe. It means that you can do things for yourself

Match these 10 idioms with their meaning.  Write them out neatly in your jotter

Idioms

1. to bury the hatchet
2. to draw the long bow
3. to mind one’s p’s and q’s
4. to let the cat out of the bag
5. to ride the high horse
6. to hit below the belt
7. to smell a rat
8. to paddle one’s own canoe
9. to blow one’s own trumpet
10. to be a wet blanket

Meanings

1. to be suspicious
2. to be very arrogant or cocky
3. to be a spoilsport
4. to boast about yourself
5. to exaggerate
6. to make peace
7. to give away a secret
8. to act unfairly
9. to be careful how you behave
10. to do things for yourself

Have you finished and checked your work?

Moving on

Can you think of any sentences where we might use idioms for example in speech?

Can you think of a conversation using idioms?

Maths

Decimal Fractions-tenths and hundreths.  I’ve uploaded work onto everyone’s Active Learn Account.  There are many activities to choose from.  Pick at least 3.

 

French

• Make yourself some number flashcards from 31-60 and then words in French e.g. trente- trois 33.
• Play with a partner by placing the cards face down now see how many matches you can find. The winner is the person who finds the most pairs.

Music

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

 

 

School Show Costume

The school show takes place on Tuesday 19^th and Wednesday 20th June.  Please discuss with someone at home your costume.  The school will provide everyone with a blue t-shirt but you need to bring in from home denim jeans, denim shorts or denim skirt.  Please bring in your denim item by WEDNESDAY 13^th JUNE in a bag clearly labelled with your name.

This week you can purchase 2 tickets for the show.  In a few weeks, any tickets that are left will be sold on a first come first served basis.