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P7M Homework – Monday 12th June

Complete each task to the best of your ability. Please let me know if you are struggling with any task or need advice, as soon as possible. Ask your parent/carer to write a note if you are unable to  attempt any task. As always, if you require a  paper copy of any of the homework tasks, just ask. Thank you, Miss McDowall.

Language

  • Reading – please read and finish your new book for:
    • Red, Orange, Yellow, Green and Blue groups – Monday 19th June
    • Purple – Monday 19th June

Maths

Other

  • P.E. – Thursday (cricket) and Friday (cricket)
  • Practise the songs for the Leavers’ Assembly on MonTuesday 27th June, 1.45pm. Click here to access the songs and lyrics.

P7M Homework – Monday 5th June

As you will be visiting Park Mains this week, you have no official homework. However, there are some important things you need to remember. Thank you, Miss McDowall.

Language

  • Bring in photos of yourself for your autobiography. These could be of favourite memories, ages, people and proudest moments. You will be using these on Wednesday 7th June.
  • Continue reading your book.

Maths

Other

  • I am looking for photographs of you  (in school uniform) from P1 and/or P2. Please bring them in for me to scan and I will return them A.S.A.P. Thank you to those of you who have already brought some in.
  • P.E. – Monday and Tuesday (cricket)
  • Thursday and Friday – Park Mains Induction days. Please wear your Bishopton uniform. This should include a white shirt and tie, navy or grey trousers or skirt and black shoes (not trainers). We will leave on the bus at 8.25am on Thursday morning. Please be in the huts for 8.15am.  You make your own way home on Thursday after school and to and from school on your own on Friday.

P7M Homework – Tuesday 30th May

Complete each task to the best of your ability. Please let me know if you are struggling with any task or need advice, as soon as possible. Ask your parent/carer to write a note if you are unable to  attempt any task. As always, if you require a  paper copy of any of the homework tasks, just ask. Thank you, Miss McDowall.

Language

  • Writing – Please bring in your research for your biography for Tuesday 30th May.
  • Reading – please read and finish your book for:
    • Red, Orange, Yellow, Green and Blue groups – Monday 5th June
    • Purple – Monday 12th June

Maths

Other

  • I am looking for photographs of you  (in school uniform) from P1 and/or P2. Please bring them in for me to scan and I will return them A.S.A.P. Thank you to those of you who have already brought some in.
  • P.E. – Thursday and Friday
  • Bring in photos of yourself for your autobiography. These could be of favourite memories, ages, people and proudest moments. You will be using these on Wednesday 7th June.

P7 English Revision

Group 1

Visit the website below to answer the questions for Exercise 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 4.1 and 5.1. Use the answer sheet to record your answers.

http://www.tut-world.com/p6_eng.htm

Group 2

Visit https://www.spellingcity.com/MissMcDowall/ to practise the 50 words using the online games. Choose the P7 Spelling Test words, then play any free game.

Group 3

Complete the cloze procedure about The Picts. Use your knowledge about language to select an appropriate word. Once you have completed the text, check and check your answers! If you 100% sure you have the best possible answers, you may play the Spelling Snakes and Ladders game with a partner.

 

 

P7M Homework – Monday 15th May

Complete each task to the best of your ability. Please let me know if you are struggling with any task or need advice, as soon as possible. Ask your parent/carer to write a note if you are unable to  attempt any task. As always, if you require a  paper copy of any of the homework tasks, just ask. Thank you, Miss McDowall.

We will mark last week’s Maths and Grammar on Monday morning.

Language

  • Punctuation & Grammar 3 task  – Complete the task in you Spelling Homework jotter for Friday 19th May. Click here  to access the task.
  • Reading – please read and finish your book for:
    • Red, Orange, Yellow, Green and Blue groups – Monday 22nd May
    • Purple – Monday 22nd May

Maths

Other

  • I am looking for photographs of you and the whole class (in school uniform) from P1 and/or P2. Please bring them in for me to scan and I will return them A.S.A.P.
  • P.E. – Monday, Thursday and Friday
  •  Revision Blog post
  • We need 5 empty fruit juice cartons for part of our new topic.  We need these for  Monday 15th.

P7 Punctuation & Grammar – Homework 3

Please complete the exercise in you Spelling Homework jotter for Friday 19th May. Remember to write a title, date and complete each question fully by reading the question.

  1. Match each word to its synonym.

  1. Rearrange the words in the question below to make it a statement. Do not use additional words. Remember to punctuate your sentence correctly.

Is this book new?

3. Choose the connective in the sentence below.

As the weather became colder, the sale of coats increased.

4. Which sign uses the apostrophe correctly? Copy the correct.

5. Choose the adjective in the sentence below.

To make the sauce, chop the onions and add the ground spices.

6. Write out the words from the boxes below to complete the sentence. You can use the boxes in any order. Use commas to punctuate your list.

7. Add the missing inverted commas to the passage below.

Maya whispered , I can see a baby hedgehog ! Keep quiet so we don’t scare it .

8. Add a prefix to the beginning of each word to form its antonym.

a) ________agree

b) ________legal

c) ________regular

9. Write a pronoun that could be used to replace the underlined words in the passage below. Do not change the meaning of the sentence.

The heating in our school comes on in winter. This makes our school nice and warm.

10. Choose the adverb in the sentence below.

The old dog was still sitting on the sunlit patio.

11. Decide which word class the underlined word belongs to (verb, noun, adverb, adjective).

a) They measured the length of the room.

b) There was a measurable increase in the temperature.

c) They took measurements of their heights.

12. Complete each sentence below with is or are.

a) The good news _____________  that the trip can still go ahead.

b) The fishermen ______________  repairing the boat.

c) The number of books available ______________  increasing.

 

P7M Homework – Monday 8th May

Complete each task to the best of your ability. Please let me know if you are struggling with any task or need advice, as soon as possible. Ask your parent/carer to write a note if you are unable to  attempt any task. As always, if you require a  paper copy of any of the homework tasks, just ask. Thank you, Miss McDowall.

Language

  • Punctuation & Grammar 2 task  – Complete the task in you Spelling Homework jotter for Friday 12th May. Click here to access the task.
  • Reading – please read and finish your book for:
    • Red, Orange, Yellow, Green and Blue groups – Monday 15th May
    • Purple – Monday 22nd May

Maths

Other

  • I am looking for photographs of you and the whole class (in school uniform) from P1 and/or P2. Please bring them in for me to scan and I will return them A.S.A.P.
  • P.E. – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
  • Feel free to practise for the Literacy and Numeracy tests on Wednesday 17th, Friday 19th and Monday 22nd May by using the links on the Revision Blog post
  • We need 14 empty fruit juice cartons for part of our new topic.  We need these for Tuesday 16th May or A.S.A.P.

P7 Punctuation & Grammar – Homework 2

Please complete the exercise in you Spelling Homework jotter for Friday 12th May. Remember to write a title, date and complete each question fully by reading the question. Use the links on the Language Revision post to help you answer the questions, if necessary: https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/re/bishopton/2017/04/03/p7-literacy-and-numeracy-revision/

  1. Copy the two conjunctions in the sentence below.

    The passengers moved to get out, but the pilot held up his hand and they stood still.

  2. Replace the underlined word or words in each sentence with the correct possessive pronoun.

    That bike belongs to me. That bike is _____________ .

    This house is owned by us. This house is ____________ .

    These video games belong to my brother. These games are ________ .

  3. a) Write an explanation of the word antonym.

    b) Write one word that is an antonym of fierce.

  4. Complete the sentences below, using the simple past tense of the verbs in the boxes.

  5. Complete the passage with adjectives derived from the nouns in brackets. One has been done for you.

    Tia hopes to become a famous [fame] sportswoman. Her ______________ [athlete] achievements already include winning races in her home town. She hopes to win  _______________  [nation] competitions one day.

  6. a) Write a sentence using the word point as a verb. Do not change the word. Remember to punctuate your sentence correctly.

b)Write a sentence using the word point as a noun. Do not change the word. Remember to punctuate your sentence correctly.

7. Write the two adverbs in the sentence below.

All of the passengers cheered loudly, and we cheered too.

8. Complete the sentence below by selecting one of the words.

The children played ____________________ it was time to go inside.

instead       until         whereas            since

9. Which word in the sentence below describes how Anita crossed the road?

Anita looked both ways before crossing the road safely.

10. Copy and complete each sentence by adding the correct punctuation.

a) Do not run in the corridor

b) Do let us know if we can help

c) Do you enjoy reading

d) Do plenty of exercise

11. What is the use of an exclamation mark at the end of a sentence most likely to show?

12. Copy and complete the sentence by selecting the most suitable connective from the four options below.

Amrit still managed to smile _______ he was feeling very tired.

although               because              before                 therefore

13. Which verb (from the options below) agrees with the subject in the sentence?

The children _____________  flying the kite.

enjoy                 enjoys                       enjoying                  has enjoyed

14. Insert commas in the correct places in the sentence below.

I gave Zak a magazine two packs of stickers some pens and a drink.

15. Write the contraction for each of the words below.

a) do not

b) I am

c) has not

16. Using the sentence below, which word is the:

a) verb

b) noun

c) connective

d) adverb

The goalkeeper moved quickly and saved the penalty.

17. Copy and complete the passage below by adding the missing full stops and capital letters. You should make two correct sentences.

two people were playing tennis we watched the ball go back and forth over the net

18. Copy the sentence  which uses the word light used as a noun?

The feather was light and drifted in the wind.

The bird had light-coloured feathers.

He used a match to light the fire.

The kitchen light was left on most of the time.

19. In the sentence below, what word class is before? An adjective, an article, a preposition or a verb?

Make sure that you come home before six.

20. Complete each sentence below with I or me.

a) My mum and ___________  watched a film.

b) My aunt sent some presents for my sister and ___________ .

c) Please send the parcel to either Jack or ____________.

P5S – Fun with Language!

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In class we have been looking at figurative language and how it can make our writing more interesting. We looked at alliteration, personification and simile. Can you tell someone at home what each of these are? Can you give them an example?

Using what we know about our class novel: One Dog and his Boy we created some figurative language of our own. The results were great! Have a look …….

 

P7M Homework – Tuesday 2nd May

Complete each task to the best of your ability. Please let me know if you are struggling with any task or need advice, as soon as possible. Ask your parent/carer to write a note if you are unable to  attempt any task. As always, if you require a  paper copy of any of the homework tasks, just ask. Thank you, Miss McDowall.

Language

  • Punctuation & Grammar task – Complete the task in you Spelling Homework jotter for Friday 5th May. Click here to access the task.
  • Reading – please read and finish your book for:
    • Red, Orange, Yellow, Green and Blue groups – Tuesday 2nd May
    • Purple – Monday 8th May

Maths

Other

  • Rookie Rockstars at Ingliston Country Club: Tuesday 2nd May for all Eagles and Ospreys and Wednesday 3rd May for all Falcons and Hawks. Performers should be in the main arena for no later than 6.15pm. The shows start at 6.30pm.
  • Feel free to practise for the Literacy and Numeracy tests on Friday 19th and Monday 22nd May by using the links on the Revision Blog post
  • We need 14 empty two-litre bottles and 14 empty fruit juice cartons for part of our new topic.  We need these for Tuesday 9th May or A.S.A.P.

P5S – Blackout!

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In class we have been learning about Blackout poetry. We used an extract from our class novel, One Dog and his Boy, to create our own poem or statement. We had the option of linking our poem to the theme of our novel or creating something completely new. Please tell someone at home the steps we used in this task.

I was very impressed with your final pieces. They are now on the wall and looking fabulous. Well done!

 

P7 Punctuation & Grammar – Homework 1

Please complete the exercise in you Spelling Homework jotter for Friday 5th May. Remember to write a title, date and complete each question fully by reading the question.

  1. Match each word to the correct suffix to make an adjective.

2. Copy and complete the sentence below by writing the conjunctions from the box in the correct places. Use each conjunction only once.

You may bring sandwiches ______________  juice______________ water for the trip,______________ glass bottles are not allowed.

3. Copy the sentence below and then circle the object in the sentence below.

My friend bought a cake from the bakery.

4. Copy and complete each sentence by choosing the correct determiner. Use each determiner only once.

5. Copy and complete each sentence  by using the correct punctuation.

a) What we ate for dinner was very unusual

b) Can you guess what we ate for dinner

c) Ask me what we ate for dinner

d) I will tell you what we ate for dinner

6. Which sentence uses the colon correctly? Copy the correct sentence in your jotter.

I bought several beach toys a bucket: a spade a ball and a kite.

I bought several beach toys a: bucket, a spade, a ball and a kite.

I bought several beach toys: a bucket, a spade, a ball and a kite.

I bought several: beach toys, a bucket, a spade, a ball and a kite.

7. Complete the sentence with an appropriate adverb.

She completed her homework _____________________.

8. Copy and complete the sentence below by adding inverted commas.

Roman life was unlike modern life, the archaeologist said.

9. Insert one comma in the correct place in the sentence below.

Limping slightly the old man walked to the end of the road.

10. Copy and complete the sentence but change the underlined word or words in each sentence with the correct pronoun.

a) When Sara came to the end of the road, Sara turned right.

b) The pavement had a large hole and Sara fell into the hole

11.Copy the sentence that uses the hyphen correctly?

The sugar-free lollies are available in three flavours.

The sugar-free-lollies are available in three flavours.

The sugar-free lollies are available in three-flavours.

The sugar free-lollies are available in three flavours.

12. Copy and correct the sentences below so they are written in  Standard English.

a) I went to the library and done my homework.

b) They seen their friends at the cinema.

c) I been to the circus with my aunt and uncle.

13. a) What is the name of the punctuation marks on either side of the words which was a spaniel in the sentence below?

Jay’s dog (which was a spaniel) loved to play with its squeaky bone.

b) What is the name of a different punctuation mark that could be used correctly in the same places?

14. Replace the underlined words in the sentences below with their expanded forms instead of the contractions.

a) We’re going into town later, so I’ll buy some bread then.

b) We won’t be back late.

  1. You are helping a friend to correct the punctuation in the box below. Which two pieces of advice should you give to correct the punctuation?

“Surprise” shouted the children!

16. Copy and complete the sentence below by adding capital letters.

the athlete won four gold medals at the olympic games in london

17. Choose the word in the passage below that contains an apostrophe for possession.

It’s five o’clock. Let’s leave early and we’ll be able to go to Emma’s house first.

18. Copy and circle all the prepositions in the sentence below.

He walked through the doorway and sat behind the desk.

19. a) Insert a comma in the sentence below to make it clear that only Sally and Bob went to the cinema.

After they left Jon Sally and Bob went to the cinema.

b) Insert commas in the sentence below to make it clear that all three children went to the cinema.

After they left Jon Sally and Bob went to the cinema.

20. Explain how the different prefixes change the meanings of the two sentences below.

a) The chef said the pasta was uncooked.

b) The chef said the pasta was undercooked.

 

P7M Homework – Monday 24th April

Complete each task to the best of your ability. Please let me know if you are struggling with any task or need advice, as soon as possible. Ask your parent/carer to write a note if you are unable to  attempt any task. As always, if you require a  paper copy of any of the homework tasks, just ask. Thank you, Miss McDowall.

Language

  • Punctuation & Grammar task – Complete the task in you Spelling Homework jotter for Friday 5th May. Click here to access the task.
  • Reading – please read and finish your book for:
    • Red, Orange, Yellow, Green and Blue groups – Monday 1st May
    • Purple – Monday 8th May

Maths

Other

  • Rookie Rockstars at Ingliston Country Club: Tuesday 2nd May for all Eagles and Ospreys and Wednesday 3rd May for all Falcons and Hawks. Performers should be in the main arena for no later than 6.15pm. The shows start at 6.30pm.
  • Feel free to practise for the Literacy and Numeracy tests on Monday 22nd May by using the links on the Revision Blog post
  • We are looking for on adult helper to accompany us the library on Tuesday 9th May from 11.15-12pm. If you are able to help out, please post a comment on the blog or write a note in your child’s diary. Thank you in advance.

P7 Literacy and Numeracy Revision

As we have discussed, you will be completing an online Literacy test and a Numeracy test in Term 4. It is completely up to you whether you revise for these tests. If you wish to, please use the links of the Blog to access websites to practise the topics and concepts you have been taught.

Mental Maths and Problem Solving

Numeracy Revision

Here is a list of the maths and numeracy topics you have learnt since Primary 5.

  1. Mental maths
  2. Rounding
  3. Square numbers – square numbers, square roots and triangular numbers
  4. Multiples, factors and primes
  5. Number patterns & sequences
  6. Place value – writing large numbers
  7. Fractions  – equivalent, ordering, fraction of a number
  8. Decimals – addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
  9. Percentages – out of 100 (%), equivalent fraction and decimal
  10. Negative numbers
  11. Money – pence, pound, four operations, word problems, credit and debit, currency
  12. Problem solving strategies
  13. The four operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
  14. Algebra – 4x + 5, using letters to represent a value
  15. BIDMAS
  16. Measure: length, weight, area, volume
  17. Time – timetables, 12 and 24 hr clock, journeys
  18. Angles – acute (0-89°), right (90°), obtuse (91-179°), straight line (180°), reflex (181-359°), full turn/circle (360°), triangles (180°),
  19. Symmetry – lines of symmetry
  20. 2D shape – names, properties, edges, vertices,  internal angles
  21. 3D shape – names, properties, edges, vertices, faces,  nets
  22. Handling data – questionnaires, bar graphs, line graphs, pie charts, range, median, mode, mean, tally charts, surveys
  23. Probability – impossible 0%, unlikely 25%, even chance 50%, likely 75%, certain 100%.

Hit the Button

Maths Dictionary

Word Problems
Word Problems – Year 5 & 6 

 
Shape

3D Shape

Square Numbers and Square Roots

Literacy Revision

Here is a list of possible literacy concepts you might be asked about and websites you could use to practise these:

Types of Sentences

A simple sentence consists of one clause that has a subject and a verb. A simple sentence puts across one idea. The owl hooted.

Compound sentences contain two or more pieces of information and the pieces are linked by a connectives. The owl hooted then flew away.

A complex sentence puts across more detailed ideas. It contains one main clause that can make sense on its own and one or more minor clauses that are linked to it. The hungry owl hooted loudly then flew away as it spotted its next meal.

P7M – Goodnight Mister Tom Book Reviews

This morning we finished reading our class novel, Goodnight Mister Tom by Michelle Magorian. I managed to read through the tears…just! You worked with a partner to discuss your thoughts and opinion about the book. Who were the main characters? Did you like them? How did they grow and change throughout the story?  What happened in the story? What is exciting? Did it keep you guessing? Would you recommend it and if so, who to? We will be watching the film on Friday morning, so we can compare them.

 

P7 – WW2: The Battle of Britain and The Blitz Research Task

Today you will be learning about The Battle of Britain and the Blitz. Each member of your group will research a specific part of the Battle of Britain and then share their knowledge with the group. It is everyone’s responsibility to take as many notes as they can so that your group has as much information about the Battle of Britain and the Blitz as possible because you will be taking part in a quiz next topic session.

Each squadron member will become an expert on a different aspect. You will have a set amount of time to research before bringing together your notes to share with your squadron. Notes should be as detailed and accurate as possible.

The higher order thinking skill you will be practising is understanding because after researching you will have to explain the information to your group, paraphrasing and giving examples of what you have learned. The skill for work you will be practising is self direction because you are responsibile for your own learning and what you learn and feedback affects what your group learns (and ultimately how well you will do on the quiz).

1. Clydebank: Watch the videos and read ‘The Blitz’ sheet (one side)

Clydebank Blitz 1 (allow to play until the end of ‘Gregor’ -part 4) total time 8:12mins

Remembering the Clydebank Blitz

The Blitz

  1. Planes: Read the ‘Battle of Britain in the Air’ and ‘Planes’ sheets (3 sides) and watch the video

Horrible Histories Pilot song time 2:47mins

  1. B.O.B. Overview: Read the Overview sheet (1 side)

B.O.B. Newsreels time 8:02mins

  1. Defences: Read the ‘Ground Defences’, ‘Barrage Balloons’ and ‘RADAR’ sheets (2 sides)

WAAFS and Barrage Balloons time 1:01 mins

The Royal Observor Corps in WWII time 2:41 mins

P7M Homework – Monday 27th March

Remember to complete each task to the best of your ability. Please let me know if you are struggling with any task or need advice, as soon as possible. Try not to get stressed or upset about homework – it really isn’t worth it! Ask your parent/carer to write a note if you are unable to  attempt any task. Thank you, Miss McDowall.

Language/Topic

Maths

Topic

  • Please write two stars and a wish for the WW2 topic. Also, write two stars and a wish for yourself in relation to working in your squadron. So there should be 4 stars and 2 wishes in total! Post this as a comment on the blog. If you are unable to post it on the blog, please write them on paper. This should be done by Friday 31st March.

Other

  • Tempest Photography, Tuesday 28th – Photos for Young Scots will be taken. Everyone will have their photo taken.
  • The Big Pedal  – Monday 20th to Friday 31st March – Please bring in your bike or scooter every day. Remember to wear a helmet, chain your bike and bring a plastic bag to cover your seat. Click here for more information.
  • Parent Appointments: Tuesday 28th, 5.40-8.10pm, Wednesday 29th, 3.20-5.10pm. If your parent/carer cannot make it, please let me know A.S.A.P.
  • My Merit – Show your My Merit account to your parent/carer.
  • Please return any forms A.S.A.P. (Parent/Pupil Response form).
  • We are looking for two adult helper for Tuesday 9th May from 11.15-12.00 visit to the library. If you are able to help out, please write a note in your child’s diary or post a comment on the Blog. Thank you in advance.
  • We will be watching the film version of Goodnight Mister Tom on Friday 31st March. As it is a PG, we would appreciate if you would let us know if you do not wish your child to watch the film so we can arrange an alternative activity.

P5S – Library Visit

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This morning we had our last visit of the term to the library. Once again lots of books were taken out to read over the next few weeks. We had animal books, books about careers and transport, Diary of a Wimpy Kid books, Jacqueline Wilson books ……. lots and lots of different books. I am loving the enthusiasm from you, even those of you who are claiming you still don’t like reading despite all the books you have got through this term. Well done everyone!

Thank you to our two parent helpers who came along with us today. Our next visit will be on Tuesday 25th April.

P5S – Eco Week – No Paper Day!

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Today for the start of our Eco Week we had a “No Paper” Day in school. This meant no paper at all: no books, no jotters, no scrap paper, no post-its, no paper towels ……. just no paper! How did we do? Tell someone at home.

The point of today’s exercise was to get you thinking about just how much paper we use on a daily basis. Lots! We need to try and cut back wherever possible to help reduce the amount being used. Let’s see if we can keep it up and use less paper for the rest of the term. It can be done!

Today we took part in a number of paperless activities. Our survey with P7M was completed on whiteboards and the iPads. Our class novel was read from the iPad. We practiced the four operations using Math Slide on the iPads (what fun that was!). This week’s blind spelling test was completed on whiteboards and even your scores were recorded on the big board. Finally our reading comprehension lesson, linked to our class novel, was all drama based as you were introduced to the world of “Freeze Frame”. Again, what fun we had with that! A very busy day …….. with no paper!

P7M Homework – Monday 20th March

Remember to complete each task to the best of your ability. Please let me know if you are struggling with any task or need advice, as soon as possible. Try not to get stressed or upset about homework – it really isn’t worth it! Ask your parent/carer to write a note if you are unable to  attempt any task. Thank you, Miss McDowall.

Quick Checklist

  • Dunkirk research Task – Tuesday 28th
  • practise 72 Learnt Its – Monday 27th
  • WW2 Show – costume, practise songs and lines for Monday and Tuesday
  • Eco tasks – Friday 25th

Language/Topic

Maths

Topic

  • If you have not already done so, please bring in your costume in a bag with your name written on it. If you have any spare costume items to lend your peers, that would be very much appreciated. Costume Blog link
  • WW2 Show, Tuesday 21st March – come to school for 6.10pm. Show starts at 6.30pm.
  • Please listen and practise the WW2 Songs we learnt in class. Click here for the Blog post.
  • Please learn your lines for the WW2 show on Tuesday 21st March.

Other

  • Drama – Monday and Tuesday 1.15-3.15pm – These will both be dress rehearsals.
  • Early lunch on Monday 11.40am on Monday 20th March – Please bring a packed lunch, if possible.
  • Eco Week – Monday 20th – No paper day! The Eco Committee have arrange a few visitors for us this week.
  • Eco Task for Friday 25th. Please record evidence of which tasks you complete. We will look at this on Friday 25th.
  • The Big Pedal  – Monday 20th to Friday 31st March – Please bring in your bike or scooter every day. Remember to wear a helmet, chain your bike and bring a plastic bag to cover your seat. Click here for more information.
  • Red Nose Day – Please wear red on Friday 25th March and bring in a donation of £1. See the Comic Relief post for more information.
  • Please return any forms A.S.A.P. (Parent/Pupil Response form and Parent Appointment slip).
  • We are looking for two adult helpers for Tuesday 9th May from 11.15-12.00 visit to the library. If you are able to help out, please write a note in your child’s diary or post a comment on the Blog. Thank you in advance.
  • We will be watching the film version of Goodnight Mister Tom on Friday 31st March. As it is a PG, we would appreciate if you would let us know if you do not wish your child to watch the film so we can arrange an alternative activity.

P5S – Hot Seating!

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This morning we continued with our class novel: One Dog and his Boy by Eva Ibbotson. I am delighted at just how much you are enjoying this book. Please tell someone at home what has happened so far.

Today we had a few of you in the “hot seat” where you became one of the characters in the book: Hal, Kayley or Fleck. Everyone had to decide on a question they would like to ask each of these characters …… and what fabulous questions we had!

It is called a “hot seat” because you need to think quickly and respond to the questions posed by your classmates. I am so pleased you enjoyed this activity as it is a great way to not only explore the characters and plot of a story but it also builds on your communication skills. As we continue with our novel, we will have other opportunities to take part in this type of activity so if you didn’t get a chance today, your time in the “seat” will happen.

P7M – Goodnight Mister Tom

Last week, we read the climax of Goodnight Mister Tom (chapters 16 and 17). Today we responded to this by drawing what we thought they looked like during these chapters and then wrote what we thought they were thinking, saying and feeling.

I was really impressed with the detail of your illustrations and the thought put into their feelings and thoughts. Have a look below to see your work.

 

 

 

P7M Homework – Monday 13th March

Remember to complete each task to the best of your ability. Please let me know if you are struggling with any task or need advice, as soon as possible. Try not to get stressed or upset about homework – it really isn’t worth it! Ask your parent/carer to write a note if you are unable to  attempt any task. Thank you, Miss McDowall.

Language

  • Reading – Please read your book for:
    • Red, Orange, Yellow, Blue & Green – Monday 20th March
    • Purple – Monday 27th March
  • Personal Reading Challenge – Throughout the year, please read extra texts on top of the class novels. Record what you have read and complete the tasks on the Personal Reading Challenge sheet.
  • Spelling – Unit/List 12 – Please complete Unit/List 12 in your Spelling Homework jotter for Friday 17th March. Please practise your spelling words on Spelling City (not compulsory).

Maths

Topic

  • Please complete the WW2 Personal Research Task for the morning of Tuesday 14th March. Click here for the task and success criteria. Please bring any Powerpoints on a memory pen on Monday 13th or email them to my Glow account.
  • Please listen and practise the WW2 Songs we learnt in class. Click here for the Blog post.
  • Please learn your lines for the WW2 show on Tuesday 21st March.

Other

  • Drama – Monday and Tuesday 1.15-3.15pm – Please bring a full change of P.E. kit (a full t-shirt, shorts/tracksuit bottoms and indoor trainers).
  • Please bring in your costume in a bag with your name written on it. If you have any spare costume items to lend your peers, that would be very much appreciated. Click here to see what you need.
  • P.E. – Thursday 9-10am. You may wear your P.E. kit (full t-shirt, tracksuit bottoms/shorts, indoor trainers) to school and then change into your school uniform after.
  • Please return any forms A.S.A.P. (Parent/Pupil Response form and Show Tickets).
  • We are looking for two adult helper for Tuesday 9th May from 11.15-12.00 visit to the library. If you are able to help out, please write a note in your child’s diary or post a comment on the Blog. Thank you in advance.
  • We will be watching the film version of Goodnight Mister Tom on Friday 31st March. As it is a PG, we would appreciate if you would let us know if you do not wish your child to watch the film so we can arrange an alternative activity.

P7 – Carrie’s War and Friend or Foe (Audiobooks)

If you are enjoying Goodnight Mister Tom, Radio 2 have two excellent audiobooks available on Podcast.

Carrie’s War by Nina Bawden is set during WW2. The story follows Carrie and her younger brother who are evacuated to Wales.

All 10 episodes can be found on the link below:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p041ybgj/episodes/player

Friend or Foe by Michael Murpugo, is the story of John and Mark who are evacuated from the Blitz in London.

All 8 episodes can be found on the link below:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p043gvrq/episodes/player