Literacy: Tuesday 19th May – Suffixes

Suffixes – ‘tion’ Vs ‘sion’ Vs ‘ssion’

A suffix is a letter or a group of letters added to the end of a word to alter its meaning or to ensure it fits grammatically into a sentence.

The ‘tion’ ending is so widespread because it is the more straightforward. In most cases, ‘ion’ simply attaches to words ending in ‘t’ or ‘te’ (in which case it replaces the silent final ’e’), so ‘tion’ is just the natural product of forming the noun.

However, some words also end in ‘sion’ and ‘ssion’. The prefix ‘sion’ is much less common.

A full explanation can found on this PowerPoint.

tion-sion-and-ssion Suffix PP

Sometimes you might see the prefix ‘cian’. This would normally refer to a person (eg. magician, electrician).

Task:

Write out the words below and add the correct suffixes to the words, using ‘tion’, ‘sion’ or ‘ssion’ and use 5 of these new words in a sentence. The first one has been done for you:

tense – tension
admit
impress
prevent
concentrate
disperse
divert
locate
rotate
obsess

You can check your knowledge with this online quiz:

https://primaryleap.co.uk/activity/suffixes—–tion—–sion—–ssion—–cian

Art: Monday 18th May

Abstract Cardboard Faces

Today (Monday 18^th May) is International Museum Day. Museums are located all over the world. They display artefacts and artwork of historical importance.

This afternoon we are going to create a piece of artwork based on a very famous abstract artist, Pablo Picasso. Picasso was most famous for his ‘cubism’ artwork where he would create a picture of an object but make it look like it was cut up and viewed from different angles.

Here you can read some information about Pablo Picasso:

https://www.tate.org.uk/kids/explore/who-is/who-pablo-picasso

Task

Today your task is to try and create a piece of cubism art like Picasso. You could create your artwork based on a self-portrait, a family member or a famous person. For this task you will need scissors, glue and cardboard (I have loads of cardboard in my house from my numerous online deliveries but you could also use paper if no cardboard – it just won’t have the 3D effect but will look great!), and paint/pens for finishing.

The link below is a useful watch to help guide you but you can create your own picture in any way you like. The fun thing about abstract is that it’s not meant to look perfect so the crazier the better!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxtgXg7W4ek

Can’t wait to see the finished results!!

Monday 18th May: Mathematics – Missing Numbers

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Missing numbers

A Puzzle

What is the missing number?

−

OK, the answer (x) is 6, right? Because 6 − 2 = 4. Easy stuff.

In Algebra we don’t use blank boxes, we use a letter (usually an x or y, but any letter is fine). So we write:

−

It is really that simple. The letter (in this case an x) just means “we don’t know this yet”, and is often called the unknown or the variable.

And when we solve it we write:

Why Use a Letter?

	Because:
	it is easier to write “x” than drawing empty boxes (and easier to say “x” than “the empty box”).
	if there are several empty boxes (several “unknowns”) we can use a different letter for each one.

So x is simply better than having an empty box. We aren’t trying to make words with it!

And it doesn’t have to be x, it could be y or w … or any letter or symbol we like.

Task

Follow the link to the missing numbers work sheet.
Fill in the missing numbers. Use the inverse to check your answers.
Show your workings in the box below.

Monday 18th May: Persuasive Writing

Persuasive Writing

For this task, you will need to think about the pros and cons of the following topic:

‘Should animals be kept in zoos?’

Task 1:

Can you make a list of ‘yes’ reasons as to why they should be kept in zoos and a list of ‘no’ reasons as to why they shouldn’t.

You may want to do a little research on:

Why some animals are kept in zoos?
Where they would be if they weren’t kept in zoos?
Are zoo facilities adequate for all animals?
Do they have a good diet in zoos?
Would animals be able to cope back in the wild after living in a zoo?
Are they well looked after in zoos?
Are all animals suited for ‘zoo life’?
Who benefits from zoos?
And other things you think are important!!!

Task 2:

Look at your list of ‘yes’ and ‘no’ reasons and decide which side of the argument you agree with. Now write your persuasive argument of:

‘Should animals be kept in zoos?’

Your argument should have relevant facts and key information. You need to have facts backed up by evidence. Eg. Animals are well looked after in zoos because…

Try and stay away from your own personal opinion (what you think isn’t fact or a valid argument).

Send your information to your teacher and see if you can convince us either way!!!

Quiz Night : Friday 15th May

By now you should have most of your planning done for hosting your very own ‘Family Quiz Night’!!! Today is all about finalising your preparations to ensure your Quiz Night is smooth running.

Friday: Your final task this week – Final Preparations:

We would love to see photos of your family quiz night and get feedback on how it went!

Good Luck Everyone!!!!!

Secret Code: Problem Solving Friday! – 15th May

Task 1:

Your task today is to workout the the calculations using the code breaker key. Each number is represented by a symbol. Re-write and solve each calculation! Click the link below:

Secret Code Challenge

Task 2:

Make up your own code with symbols that represent digits from 0-9. You could make up your own symbols or use simple little pictures. Make up sums using your code and challenge someone to solve your calculations! You could do addition, subtraction, multiplication or division sums, or try a mixture!

Literacy : Friday 15th May

DISCUSSION POINTS

Where are they?
What can they hear?
How does camping differ to normal sleeping indoors?
What are they smiling about?

WRITING IDEAS

Write a descriptive paragraph describing what the torch is pointing at.

You can make it a funny, scary or adventurous. It is up to you!

Quiz Night : Thursday 14th May

Have you displayed your poster in your house to invite everyone to your Quiz Night? I hope you remembered all the important information and made it really bold!

Thursday: Today’s task – Refreshments:

Thursday 14th May: Angles – Lesson 2

We know that a right angle measures 90 degrees and a straight angle measures 180 degrees.

Usually we would use a protractor to measure angles but if we know the angle is a right or straight angle then we can use a calculation to work out the angle size. Sometimes these angles can be split to create smaller angles. Here are straight angles split into smaller angles:

Task:

There are 2 chilli challenges for you to complete – Mild and Hot. Have a go at calculating the angles without using a protractor. Remember the information above to help you with your calculations.

Good Luck!

Angles Mild Challenge

Angles Hot Challenge

Literacy : Thursday 14th May

Boggle

How many words can you make with the following letters?

There are loads of 3 letter words but can you make words that contain 4 or more letters?

What will your score be?

Points for words containing…

4 letters – 2 points

5 letters – 5 points

6 letters – 8 points

7 letters – 12 points

8 letters or more – 15 points

What will the longest word be?