Month: May 2020

Alliteration Poem

I am learning to write an alliteration poem.

Step 1: To write an alliteration poem, first pick a consonant. It can be any letter of the alphabet except for the vowels a, e, i, o, or u. For example, let’s say you choose the letter “B.”

Step 2: Think of as many words as you can that start with your letter and write them down. You’re going to need nouns, verbs, and adjectives, like this:

Nouns

• Banana
• Bee
• Bat
• Baseball
• Boat

Verbs

• Buy
• Be
• Bust
• Beat

Adjectives

• Black
• Bad
• Big
• Brilliant
• Broken

You may not use all of the words from your lists, and you may think of other words as you begin writing. That’s okay; this list is really just to help you get started.

Step 3: Form a sentence or two with some of your words, like this:

I bought a black banana,
And a broken baseball bat.

Step 4: See if you can add another sentence or two and a rhyme.

I bought a black banana,
And a broken baseball bat.
A burst balloon, a busted boat,
A beat-up bowler hat.

Step 5: Finally, see if you can come up with a reason for all of these things as a way to end your poems. Here’s what I thought of.

I bought a black banana,
And a broken baseball bat.
A burst balloon, a busted boat,
A beat-up bowler hat.

I wasn’t being brainy, bright,
or brilliant, but you see,
My brain was boggled after
Being bitten by a bee.

© 2020 Kenn Nesbitt’s Poetry4kids.com.

Time for a bit of baking over the long weekend!

Click the link below for the recipe and enjoy.

Make sure you work with an adult to keep safe.

https://glowscotland-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/gw15harveyemma1_glow_sch_uk/Eatm1LGzWlBOse5Ohw_W40oBJJzho3GUMmaBK-OiLR2t-w?e=cbyXzg

Pencil Maths Challenge:

Using 5 different coloured pencils, line them up in a row.

How many different ways can you order the colours?

Do you have a strategy for working out your answers?

Can you get more than 15 combinations?

Literacy – Imaginative

‘Lost’

Hours and hours had passed, and she hadn’t seen a soul. The monotony of trudging through this seemingly never-ending labyrinth of trees was tiring, and her eyelids felt heavy. The heady scent of the pine sap and earthy moss added to her lethargic state. She felt as if she could close her eyes and sleep for a thousand years. She knew she couldn’t though; being trapped in the woods when night fell wouldn’t be a wise move. Making the most of the remaining daylight would be crucial, she knew.

A great sense of foreboding filled her, and she had a tight feeling in her chest. The trees around her, like sentinels protecting the gods of the forest, seemed to bear down upon her. The dense army of pine trees threatened her from every side. There was only one path forward, and she took it hesitantly, not knowing what awaited her in the distance…

Task 1:

What does the fact that she is ‘trudging’ through the forest tell you about how she is feeling?

What does ‘lethargic’ mean?

Why would ‘making the most of the remaining daylight’ be crucial?

Why are the trees compared to sentinels?

What might happen in the forest when night falls? What is she so afraid of?

Who might ‘she’ be?

Have you ever been lost? What does it feel like?

 

Task 2:

 

Can you draw 5 things you would like to have with you if you were lost in a forest in the middle of nowhere?

You could then explain why each item might be valuable.

May the fourth be with you!

Today is Star Wars Day because of the famous movie line “May the force be with you”.

Today we are going to learn to draw Baby Yoda.

You will need :

• paper
• black pen
• green pen
• brown pen

We have been learning about 2-D and 3-D shape.

We are going to be using circles to create a piece of artwork.

You will need :

• a cup to draw around
• a pencil
• coloured pens / pencils / crayons

Make sure some of your circles overlap to make an interesting pattern!

 

Grammar – Adverbs

Adverbs are words used to describe verbs (doing/action words).  We can use adverbs in sentences to explain how the action is being performed.

Eg, The nervous boy jumped hastily over the river.

Most adverbs end in ‘ly’ although there are exceptions to this rule (fast, often etc).  When starting a sentence with an adverb, it should be followed by a comma.

Eg, Frantically, the woman searched her house for her lost keys.

Task – Copy and complete the sentences into your jotter and write 5 new ones.  You may want to try writing sentences with different adverbs.

Take a photo of your work and send to your teacher.

As we are using so much technology to enhance our learning, we thought this activity might be helpful!

Click the link below to begin the Dance Mat Typing workshop.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zf2f9j6/articles/z3c6tfr

Mrs. McLaren’s challenge
Can you recycle plastic to make a bird feeder?
Good morning everyone. I hope you have had a lovely
weekend. If you would like to help feed some feathered
friends in your garden, have a look at the ideas below!

Using a plastic bottle to make a bird feeder is a cheap craft
idea that helps to reuse and recycle rubbish. They can
make lovely decorations in your garden whilst helping to feed
our wildlife.
*Please make sure you rinse plastic bottles thoroughly and let them
dry completely. It is very important to dry empty plastic bottles or
the bird food will stick to the moisture.

 

• 
  These are just a few ideas. Perhaps you can research and
  design your own feeder?
  Please ask a grown up to help you with scissors if you are a younger
  Glencoats pupil!
  What to put in your bird feeder:
  Feeding garden birds does not have to be expensive – many
  of the things you throw away provide suitable food for birds:
  Bacon and fats: You can put out fat from unsalted cuts of
  meat in large pieces for birds.
  Bread: All types of bread can be digested by birds (although
  large amounts should not be given as its nutritional value is
  low).
  Cheese: Mild grated cheese is a favourite with some birds.
  Potatoes: Birds love potatoes, especially ones with added
  real fats. Birds rarely eat chips!
  Fruit: Dried fruits such as raisins, sultanas and currants are
  loved by some birds (please note some dogs and cats react
  badly to these fruits so please do not put them out in areas
  where these animals might get to them). Apples, pears and
  other fruit, including bruised and part rotten ones, cut up,
  are very popular with all thrushes, tits and starlings.
  Pastry: Cooked or uncooked pastry is excellent!
  Dog and cat food: Tinned dog and cat food are loved by many
  birds but be careful not to attract any unwanted animals to
  your garden!
  Rice and cereals: Cooked rice benefits all sorts of birds.
  They enjoy dry cereal and uncooked porridge oats – but good
  to keep a supply of drinking water nearby for them!
  Salt: Garden birds find it extremely difficult to digest salt.
  It is toxic to them in high quantities. Please do not feed
  birds with salted food.
  **JAs always, please send us a picture of your bird feeder! J**

Friday Problem Solving Task

Sudoku:

· Can you complete the Sudoku?

· Remember each vertical and horizontal line has to contain the numbers 1-9 (no doublers).

· Each box of 9 squares has to contain the numbers 1-9 (no doublers).

· What do the numbers 1-9 add up to? What is the quickest way to add them?

· What does each box does up to?

· Can you create your own puzzle in the style of this?

· Can you rearrange the numbers 1-4 in to a box? How many ways is this possible?

· How many squares can you see?