Hi de hi!! Get ready for another exciting day of new experiences!
Literacy
- Spelling practice – using alphabetical order , think of more real ow words which follow the same letter patterns. Look up a word if you’re not sure and put its definition (meaning) if it’s a real word.
arrow, barrow, carrow (seed) etc.
yellow, bellow, fellow etc.
2. Over the past fortnight we have been using the Contents page and Index of some non-fiction texts to find information.
As you can see, there are lots of Non-fiction sources of information and I’m sure that you can think of even more!
Today we are using some different non-fiction text features to find out information. In this activity we are using captions, photographs, headings and a chart to answer questions about famous bridges.
Write the date and I can use non-fiction features to find information
- Answer in full sentences or follow the instructions presenting your work neatly using your best joined handwriting.
Handy hints
For questions 6 and 7 use a dictionary or use the online dictionary link https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english
3. Traffic light and comment on your skills using non-fiction features to select the correct information.
4. I have allocated a number of non-fiction books about bridges onto your Epic account for all of the STEM enthusiasts out there! https://www.getepic.com/students
Numeracy
- Use one of the subtraction games on the daily 10 site. Make sure that you practise next step skills to help you improve your mental maths. https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/daily10
- Today’s focus is on subtraction and we will revise how to subtract using the formal method, including tenths
Handy hint
- Take one column at a time and make sure you have made any exchanges only if you need to.
- If you have exchanged make sure that you take 1 away from the column you have exchanged from.
- Look at the example to help
3. Traffic light your work after you have checked it for mistakes and comment on how your subtracting skills are progressing.
4. Finisher – try your subtraction skills using this game. https://mathsframe.co.uk/en/resources/resource/555/Subtraction-Mini-Maths-Golf
Extra
The Rights Respecting assembly on the school blog is about Article 28 – the Right to an education, one of our favourite Rights on our Class Charter. Have a look at some of the information there and have a sing along to one of our favourite assembly songs.
Today in literacy we were learning about some famous bridges. Here is a link which takes you to some STEM engineering projects that you might be able to do at home. 
https://www.bigdiyideas.com/35-fun-diy-engineering-projects-kids/
Have a great day and remember to ……
