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P7M Homework – Monday 6th March

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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 13th March
    • Purple – Monday 20th 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 Tuesday 14th March. Click here for the task and success criteria. If you would like a paper copy, please ask. You only have one week left to complete this task!
  • Please listen and practise the WW2 Songs we learnt in class. Click here for the Blog post.

Other

  • We are looking for one adult helper for Tuesday 7th March 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.
  • P.E. – Monday 11.15am – You must bring a full change of P.E. kit (a full t-shirt, shorts/tracksuit bottoms and indoor trainers).
  • Drama – 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 return any forms A.S.A.P. (Kingswood, Behaviour letters, Young Scots)
  • Reading and Maths tests on Friday 10th March – You will be completing these tests on Friday morning. Feel free to use the Maths links to practise the topics. Maths test: mental questions should show NO working, the other questions should have any working you need and then record the final answer in the space provided, then check, check and check again! The reading tests are the usual format: read the text, read the questions, read the text again to look for the answers, answer the questions, check your answers, make any changes, check your answers, check your answers, check your answers, check your answers, etc!!!
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P5S – World Book Day

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 Today we celebrated World Book Day in school. PJs and onsies were worn alongside book character costumes. Thank you to everyone who paid a donation to do so. Another thank you to those of you who took part in the readathon to raise money for new literacy resources for our school. You individuals raised a whopping £140.00 sponsor money. Added to the £19.50 donations we received, our class raised £161.50 towards the amazing total overall ……. over £2000.00.

In class we had lots of activities going on that were all linked to reading. We read some more of our class novel, One Dog and his Boy. We had a Read and Munch with P2/1 which was so successful we are planning more. We had lots of ERIC time. Our Bounce Back session today had you all comfy on the floor where I think some of you struggled to stay awake! We also played Conscious Alley for the first time which was linked to our class novel. Our day ended with a whole school assembly dedicated to reading. One of our class was even the lucky winner of the best costume for P4-5 and received a token to spend on ……. books!

The enthusiasm for reading has increased greatly over the last few months and I really hope it continues. Books are wonderful and we can learn so much from them.

Here are some photographs from our very busy day. Enjoy!

 

 

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P5S – Reminder

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Please remember that we will be having a “Read and Munch” with P2/1 tomorrow (Thursday) as part of our World Book Day. You should bring your favourite book or your personal reader along with a piece of fruit (fruit is optional).

You may also dress up as your favourite book character or wear your Pjs/onsie. If you are not dressing up, school uniform should be worn. A £1 donation is suggested for doing so. Any readathon sponsor money should also be brought in tomorrow.

See you in the morning!

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P5S – Let’s Talk!

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Today you presented your solo presentations to the class and what a wide range of topics were being discussed. We had sports, animals, birds of prey, bad guys from Star Wars, hobbies, places you had visited, trains, games, Youtube, and pets, to name a few. I certainly learned a lot today! I hope you all did too.

Your official feedback from me will follow shortly (once I have typed it up) but we had a quick chat as to what went well and areas we could improve on for next time. I was delighted to see just how many of you took on previous feedback about ensuring you made adequate eye contact with your audience. There was a huge improvement in this area – well done! As Mikey pointed out, we had a lot of clear speaking voices today and we were able to hear everything that was being said.

Next steps for some of you will be to try and read a little less from your notes or slides. A quick look at your notes before looking up is all that is needed. This will also help ensure you are making eye contact with your audience. Others will maybe need to try and aim to be within the allocated timescale. A little more information, or less, is sometimes all that is needed to help with this.

Here are photographs from this morning’s presentations along with the props that some of you brought in.

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P7M Homework – Monday 27th February

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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 6th March
    • Purple – Monday 6th 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 11 – Please complete Unit/List 11 in your Spelling Homework jotter for Friday 3rd March. Please practise your spelling words on Spelling City (not compulsory).

Maths

Topic

  • Please complete the WW2 Personal Research Task for Tuesday 14th March. Click here for the task and success criteria. If you would like a paper copy, please ask.
  • Please listen and practise the WW2 Songs we learnt in class. Click here for the Blog post.

Other

  • We are looking for one adult helper for Tuesday 7th March 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.
  • P.E. – Monday 11.15am – You must bring a full change of P.E. kit(a full t-shirt, shorts/tracksuit bottoms and indoor trainers). We have drama all afternoon so you may keep your P.E. kit on for the rest of the day but change into your outdoor shoes at lunchtime.
  • Please return your completed Young Scot Card form A.S.A.P. Click here for more information.
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P7M – Figurative Language

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You worked really well in co-operative groups this morning to research the different types of figurative language. At first, you looked a little bamboozled when I first introduced hyperboles and idioms, and I thought some of you might run for the hills (ha ha…it’s an idiom). However I heard some great suggestions of your own once you got going. Well done! Please use the links below to practise these because if you use these in your writing, it will sound so much more impressive.

http://www.timeforkids.com/homework-helper/study-helper/figurative-language#flip

http://www.mrspeace.com/figurative-language-games.html

https://www.spellingcity.com/figurative-language.html

http://www.starrmatica.com/standalone/starrMaticaFigurativeLanguageBaseball.swf

https://www.quia.com/cb/125762.html

Have a look at your work.

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P7M – Figurative Language Carousels

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This morning, you are going to work in groups to research different types of figurative language which can be used to make your writing more interesting.

We will be looking at similes, metaphors, alliteration, onomatopoeia, personification, idioms and hyperboles. You will have a short time at each station to research and create different examples of the given figurative language. You must first check your group has an understanding and then read the examples provided. You should then use the weblinks to research other examples and use these to create your own to record on the sheet. Please read the previous group’s work to check you are not repeating their ideas.

Similes

http://examples.yourdictionary.com/simile-examples-for-kids.html

http://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples-of-similes.html

Metaphors

http://examples.yourdictionary.com/metaphor-examples-for-kids.html

http://www.ereadingworksheets.com/figurative-language/figurative-language-examples/metaphor-examples/

Personification

http://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples-of-personification-for-kids.html

http://www.ereadingworksheets.com/figurative-language/figurative-language-examples/personification-examples/

Alliteration

http://examples.yourdictionary.com/alliteration-examples-for-kids.html

https://kidskonnect.com/language/alliteration-examples/

Onomatopoeia

http://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples-of-onomatopoeia-for-kids.html

https://kidskonnect.com/language/onomatopoeia-examples/

Idioms – Write the idiom and what it actually means

http://examples.yourdictionary.com/idioms-for-kids.html

http://english.idioms.in/kids/

http://dinolingo.com/blog/2012/03/09/definition-of-the-meaning-of-the-most-common-100-idioms-and-phrases-in-english/#.WKtl_8tvjIU

Hyperbole

http://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples-of-hyperbole-for-kids.html

http://www.hyperbolelist.com/

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P7M Homework – Monday 20th February

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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 27th Feb
    • Purple – Monday 27th Feb OR 6th March (depending on the book)
  • 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 11 – Please complete Unit/List 11 in your Spelling Homework jotter for Friday 3rd March. Please practise your spelling words on Spelling City (not compulsory).

Maths

Topic

  • Please complete the WW2 Personal Research Task for Tuesday 14th March. Click here for the task and success criteria. If you would like a paper copy, please ask.
  • Please listen and practise the WW2 Songs we learnt in class. Click here for the Blog post.

Other

  • We are looking for one adult helper for Tuesday 7th March 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.
  • P.E. – Monday 11.15am – You must bring a full change of P.E. kit(t-shirt, shorts/tracksuit bottoms and indoor trainers). We have drama all afternoon so you may keep your P.E. kit on for the rest of the day but change into your outdoor shoes at lunchtime.
  • Please return your completed Young Scot Card form A.S.A.P. Click here for more information.
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P7M Homework – Wednesday 15th February

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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:
    • Red & Orange – Wednesday 15th Feb
    • Yellow – Wednesday 15th Feb
    • Blue, Purple & Green – Monday 20th Feb
  • 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 10 – Please complete Unit/List 10 in your Spelling Homework jotter for Friday 17th February. Please practise your spelling words on Spelling City (not compulsory).

Maths

Topic

  • Please complete the WW2 Personal Research Task for Tuesday 14th March. Click here for the task and success criteria. If you would like a paper copy, please ask.
  • Please listen and practise the WW2 Songs we learnt in class. Click here for the Blog post.

Other

  • We are looking for two adult helpers for Tuesday 7th March 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.
  • P5 Fundraising morning – If you want to buy any cakes from P5 to help them raise money for their fish, please bring in some money on Thursday 16th. Click here for more information.
  • P.E. – Thursday 9am – You may wear a full P.E. Kit to school (t-shirt, shorts/tracksuit bottoms and indoor trainers). You must also bring a full change of uniform (red polo shirt or white shirt and tie, grey or navy skirt or trousers, black school shoes and navy blue/red school sweater).
  • Please return your completed Young Scot Card form A.S.A.P. Click here for more information.
  • Holiday – Monday 13th and Tuesday 14th
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P7M Library Visit – Tuesday 7th March

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Unfortunately we were unable to visit the library this morning as we only had one adult helper. We hope to visit the library on Tuesday 7th March, 11.15-12pm and are looking for another two adult helpers to accompany us.

These visits to the library should encourage enjoyment of reading and allow the pupils to choose their own books from a wider selection. They also help to keep the library alive!

Please write a note in your child’s Homework Diary or post a comment on the Blog if you are able to help. Thank you in advance and thank you to our core volunteers.

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P5 – Solo Presentations

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Over the next few weeks you should prepare a solo talk which you will present to the class on Tuesday 28th February. This talk can be on a topic of your choice. The criteria and task sheet for this task can be found below.

Solo Talk Presentation

Learning Outcome:  I can research a topic of my choice and create a detailed presentation.

Using what I know about the features of different types of texts, I can find, select and sort information from a variety of sources and use this for different purposes. LIT 2-14a

Skill for Learning

Application & Knowledge: I can apply my knowledge of a topic of my choice, to plan and produce an interesting presentation.

 Skill for Work

I can organise my time and resources independently to ensure my presentation is completed in the allocated time.

Background

To build on your presentation skills you have to prepare a solo talk to present to your peers. Presentations play a huge part in our learning and being able to present to your peers, with confidence, is a great skill to learn.

 

Task

What you need to know: You are free to complete your solo talk presentation on any topic you wish. It would be best if you were to pick a topic you are interested in, or involved in already, as this way you will have personal knowledge about the subject you are talking about. For example, it could be about a sport you are involved in, a club you attend, a place you have visited. Your talk should be between 2-3 minutes in length.

What you need to do: You need to plan and prepare a talk on a topic of your choice. You may use props and/or visual aids. If you make a PowerPoint it should not be full of writing as this will ensure you are not reading directly from the slides. Photographs may be included which will help prompt you during your talk. Please choose a way you feel will best help you to demonstrate your knowledge of your chosen topic. This project is all homework based therefore you need to think about the resources you will have access to: books, library, internet, personal accounts etc.

What you need to think about: You can use whatever you need to describe your chosen topic: photographs, videos, props etc. Try to think about why you picked this topic to talk about. Remember some people in class may know nothing about the topic you have chosen to discuss, so you must explain it in detail.

How to get started: Get all of your ideas down on paper and then decide which ones are the most relevant and will best engage your audience.

 

Product Criteria

·         You have 3 weeks to pull your presentation together so use your time wisely. You will be presenting your information to the class on Tuesday 28th February 2017.

·         This is an independent research project. It is your responsibility to organise your time effectively and ensure you are putting in enough effort.

·         Everyone will approach this task in different ways so don’t worry if your friends are doing something different from you. Have faith in what you have to say and it will all work out.

·         This is your chance to show just how well you can take responsibility for your own learning.

 

Happy researching!

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P7M Homework – Monday 6th February

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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

  • Please read your book:
    • Red & Orange – Wednesday 15th Feb
    • Yellow – Wednesday 15th Feb
    • Blue, Purple & Green – Monday 20th Feb
  • 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 10 – Please complete Unit/List 10 in your Spelling Homework jotter for Friday 17th February. Please practise your spelling words on Spelling City (not compulsory).

Maths

Topic

  • Please complete the WW2 Personal Research Task for Tuesday 14th March. Click here for the task and success criteria. If you would like a paper copy, please ask.

Other

  • We are looking for one adult helper for Tuesday 7th Feb 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. Thank you in advance.
  • P.E. Monday 11.15am and Thursday 9am – You must bring a full change of clothes (t-shirt, shorts/tracksuit bottoms and indoor shoes).
  • Please return your completed Young Scot Card form A.S.A.P. Click here for more information.
  • Holiday – Friday 10th, Monday 13th and Tuesday 14th
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P7M Homework – Monday 30th January

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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

  • Please read your book:
    • Red & Orange – Monday 6th Feb
    • Yellow – Monday 13th Feb
    • Blue, Purple & Green – Monday 6th Feb
  • 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 9 – Please complete Unit/List 9 in your Spelling Homework jotter for Friday 3rd February. Please practise your spelling words on Spelling City (not compulsory).

Maths

Other

  • We are looking for one adult helper for Tuesday 7th Feb 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. Thank you in advance.
  • P.E. Monday  9-10am – Please wear your P.E. kit to school and then change into your uniform after. No P.E. on Thursday.
  • Thursday 2nd Feb –  Trip to Scotland Street. Bring a packed lunched  as we will be having an early lunch so we can leave at 12.30ish for Scotland Street. School dinners will be provided.
  • Please return your 2 trip permission forms and the money A.S.A.P.
  • Please return your completed Young Scot Card form A.S.A.P. Click here for more information.
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P7M Burns Poem Runner-up Winners

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A huge congratulations to everyone who learned their chosen by off-by-heart and recited it to the class. You were split into groups, depending on your poem and recited your poem to another class. Then they voted for the best recital. I am pleased to announce the runner-ups are:

  • Morgan
  • Lucy
  • Kayla
  • Rachel B
  • Alex
  • Andrew
  • Euan

Congratulations! Remember to practise tonight because you will be reciting it again in front of Mrs McNaught so she can choose an overall winner. Good luck!

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P7M Homework – Monday 23rd January

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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.

Language

  • Please read your book:
    • Yellow, Red & Orange – Monday 30th Jan
    • Blue, Purple & Green – Monday 6th Feb
  • Burns Poetry Recital – Please practise your Burns poem for Monday 23rd Jan.   If you are our class winner, remember to practise for Friday’s whole school competition.
  • 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 9 – Please complete Unit/List 8 in your Spelling Homework jotter for Friday 3rd February. Please practise your spelling words on Spelling City (not compulsory).

Maths

  • Algebra – Complete your written homework in your Maths Homework jotter for Friday 27th Jan. Click the appropriate link for your group’s task.  Groups 1 & 2   Groups 3 &4

Other

  • Please practise singing Auld Lang Syne for our Burns Supper. Click here for the link to the tune and lyrics.
  • We are looking for two adult helpers for Tuesday 7th Feb from 11.15-12.00. If you are able to help out, please write a note in your child’s diary. Thank you in advance.
  • P.E. Monday  9-10am – Please wear your P.E. kit to school and then change into your uniform after. Please bring a bottle of water for these energetic sessions!
  • Cooking on Wednesday 25th Jan. Please bring an apron for our morning cooking frenzy!
  • Burns Supper – Thursday 26th January, 1.15-3.15pm: Invited guests should arrive at the Main Office for 1.15pm. Dress Code: Wear something tartan.
  • Friday 27th January – Wear something tartan for our whole school Burns Assembly.
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P7M Congratulations – Spelling and Sumdog

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Spelling

Wow! Yesterday we retook the P7 Spelling Test and what an improvement from August! Nearly everyone increased their score but some of you blew yourselves out of the water. I am so impressed with the effort and you should be very proud of yourself, if you managed to better your own score.

Sumdog Contest

The Sumdog contest closes tomorrow at 8pm. Well done to those of you who have helped our class to climb the leaderboard. We are currently 109th out of 907 classes…that is some achievement, considering only 11 of you from our class of 28 have played so far. Ask me tomorrow to see where you rank.

 

 

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P5S – Library Visit

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This morning we had another visit to the library where you returned your books and chose some new ones. The enthusiasm shown from so many of you towards our Personal Reading Challenge is wonderful – keep it up! I am very impressed!

We still have 11 weeks of our Personal Reading Challenge to go so still plenty of time for reading. Our next visit to the library will be on Tuesday 21st February.

Here are a few photographs from today’s visit.

Whole School News

Radio 2’s 500 Words writing Competition

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Today is the launch on Radio2’s 500 Word Writing Competition. There are two age categories: 5-9 years and 10-13 years. You do not have to do this but if you are a particularly talented writer or have written a successful story, why not give it a go?

Visit the Radio 2 website for more information. Click here for the rules.

Go on, let your imagination run wild and let the ink flow!

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P5 Burns Supper Menu Task – 16.1.17

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Last week you all had a go at writing a menu that represented your perfect school lunch. This week your task is to write an alternative Burns Supper menu.

Below you will find useful links to websites which give you information about traditional Scottish food and ideas for alternative choices.

Please remember to record the name of your choice and a description of it in your language jotter. You will then use this information to write your menu.

Websites:

Scottish Recipes for Burns Night

Scottish Foods

Scottish Recipes

Traditional Scottish Dishes

Authentic Scottish Foods

Goodtoknow.co.cuk

Please only use these links.

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P7M Homework – Monday 16th January

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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.

Language

  • Please read your book:
    • Yellow, Red & Orange – Monday 23rd Jan
    • Blue, Purple & Green – Monday 23rd Jan
  • Burns Poetry Recital – Please choose and practise a Burns poem for Monday 23rd Jan.  Click here for Burns weblinks and the success criteria.
  • 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 8 – Please complete Unit/List 8 in your Spelling Homework jotter for Friday 20th January. Please practise your spelling words on Spelling City (not compulsory).
  • You will be retaking the P7 Spelling Test next Tuesday 17th Jan, to see if your spelling skills have improved since August. There are 50 words which consist of spelling rules and patterns you have learned and use since Primary 1 (see below).

Maths

  • Sumdog – Please play any of the Sumdog games to earn points to  to help our class climb the leaderboard for the National Contest. The contest closes at 8pm on Thursday 19th Jan.

Other

  • We are looking for two adult helpers for Tuesday 7th Feb from 11.15-12.00. If you are able to help out, please write a note in your child’s diary. Thank you in advance.
  • P.E. Monday  9-10am – Please wear your P.E. kit to school and then change into your uniform after. Please bring a bottle of water for these energetic sessions!
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P5S – Robert Burns/Scottish Poems

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As part of our mini Scotland topic you should choose a poem to learn and recite to the class. You may be the lucky person who then represents our class at our annual Burns’ Assembly on Friday 27th January.

When presenting your poem you will be judged on the following:

  • Good, clear diction
  • Pace
  • A good understanding of the poem
  • Correct pronunciation of Scottish words
  • Good facial and vocal expression conveying the sentiment of the poem
  • Variation in pace and tone
  • A moderate amount of appropriate gesture if it comes naturally and if it enhances the poem
  • Over-dramatisation should be avoided as this distracts the audience and detracts from the flow of words

Please use the links below to see a selection of poems to choose from if you wish. As discussed, if you have another poem you wish to learn instead, please let me know. There is also a link for poems by Robert Burns if you wish to learn one of these. All poem choices should be made by Friday.

 Wullie Waggletail

Street Talk

Brekin Rainbows

Fireworks aff the Castle

No. 115 Dreams

A Dug, a Dug

Sleep Well

Selection of Poems by Robert Burns  (click on the link “Poems” )

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P7M Homework – Monday 9th January

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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.

Language

  • Please read your book:
    • Yellow, Red & Orange – Monday 16th Jan
    • Blue, Purple & Green – Monday 23rd Jan
  • Burns Poetry Recital – Please choose and practise a Burns poem for Monday 23rd Jan.  Click here for Burns weblinks and the success criteria.
  • 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 8 – Please complete Unit/List 8 in your Spelling Homework jotter for Friday 20th January. Please practise your spelling words on Spelling City (not compulsory).
  • You will be retaking the P7 Spelling Test next Tuesday 17th Jan, to see if your spelling skills have improved since August. There are 50 words which consist of spelling rules and patterns you have learned and use since Primary 1 (see below).

Maths

  • Mangahigh – Please play the two challenges (Square Numbers and Number Patterns) for Friday 13th Jan.

Other

  • We are looking for two adult helpers for Tuesday 10th Jan from 11.15-12.00. If you are able to help out, please write a note in your child’s diary. Thank you in advance.
  • P.E. Monday   and Thursday 9-10am – Please wear your P.E. kit to school and then change into your uniform after. Please bring a bottle of water for these energetic sessions!
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P7 Burns Poetry Recital

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You need to choose one of Robert Burns’ poems to practise and recite for our annual school competition on Friday 27th January. You must rehearse your poem and be prepare  to recite to our class and one other class by Monday 23rd January. You must let me know your chosen poem by Friday 13th. Please use the weblinks below to help you find a suitable poem. The poem should be challenging but manageable. As you are P7, you are expected to choose a poem with a minimum of 4 verses (16 lines).

Poem Hunter – Robert Burns

Scottish Poetry Library

BBC – Burns Poems (has some audio links to allow you to hear the correct pronunciation)

As usual there will be one winner chosen from each class after reciting your poem to our own class then another class within the school.

The following are the points you will be judged on:

  • Good, clear diction.
  • Pace
  • A good understanding of the poem.
  • Correct pronunciation of Scottish words.
  • Good facial and vocal expression conveying the sentiment of the poem.
  • Variation in pace and tone.
  • A moderate amount of appropriate gesture if it comes naturally and if it enhances the poem.
  • Over-dramatisation should be avoided as this distracts the audience and detracts from the flow of words.

You must recite your poem in verse, not singing. 

We are also looking for anyone who can play Scottish music, sing a Scottish song or can perform a Scottish dance. Please let Mrs Davidson know if you are able to perform at the Burns Assembly.

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P7M Homework – Monday 12th December

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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.

Language

  • 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 7 – Please complete Unit/List 7 in your Spelling Homework jotter for Friday 16th December. Please practise your spelling words on Spelling City (not compulsory).

Maths

  • Sumdog National Contest – please play Sumdog to help our class climb the leaderboard of the National Contest.

Other

  • Thursday – Christmas lunch (already ordered)
  • Friday – Christmas jumper day – please bring a donation for Save the Children
  • P.E. Monday  and Thursday 9-10am – Please wear your P.E. kit to school and then change into your uniform.
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P7M Homework – Monday 5th December

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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.

Language

  • Reading – Please read your version of ‘How We Celebrate Christmas’ and answer the questions in your Book Detective jotters. You will need this knowledge for a German Christmas task you will be doing next week.
  • 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 7 – Please complete Unit/List 7 in your Spelling Homework jotter for Friday 16th December. Please practise your spelling words on Spelling City (not compulsory).

Maths

Other

  • We are still looking for two adult helpers for a visit to the library on Tuesday 6th at 11.15-12.00. Please write a note in your child’s diary to let me know if you can help. Thank you in advance.
  • P.E. Monday  and Thursday 9-10am – Please wear your P.E. kit to school and then change into your uniform.