Monday 18th May: Mathematics – Missing Numbers

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!!!

Wednesday 13th May: Music

Music

Have a go at playing the piano!! Click on the link below:

s://www.onlinepianist.com/virtual-piano

Can you make up your own song? Or how about trying one from this link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3awdYvj-nhc

The green notes are for your right hand (playing the melody). You may want to practise your right hand first before attempting to add your left hand.

Tuesday 12th May: Maths – Perimeter 2

Perimeter

Pick 2 rooms in your house and calculate the perimeter. You may want to note down the length of each side of the room or draw a small scale diagram to help you. A measuring tape would be the easiest to use. You could measure in metres and centimetres. If you don’t have a measuring tape, you could measure in steps (heel to toe). Don’t forget to write down the unit of measurement in the answer.

Try to pick a room in your house that isn’t just a rectangle or square shape to make it more challenging. Or you could measure a larger area like your garden.

Good Luck!

Literacy: Tuesday 12th May

We are learning to identify features of poetry.

Read the following poem by Valarie Bloom.

Pirates

The night was as dark as an ink well,
For the moon had gone visiting elsewhere,
But by the scuffling sounds around me,
I knew there was someone there.
By the grunt and the groan and the muffled shout,
I knew there was someone else about.

I knew he had come here to rob me,
Take my silver, my jewels and gold,
In the dark I had the advantage,
It was as if he had a blindfold,
But I was fine, knew the lay of the land,
Each bit as familiar as the back of my hand.

He was caught in the second trap I’d set,
I heard him yelp with pain,
But he was getting closer,
And I reached for my weapon again,
I was willing to die for what was mine,
ready to strike if he crossed the line.

So I stood there over my treasure,
On the X which marked the spot,
Then suddenly he was behind me,
My stomach twisted into a knot.
Then Dad came in, turned on the light,
Said, ‘Time to stop playing. Sleep well. Good night.’

This is an example of a ballad. Can you find out what a ballad is?

Task 1

Answer the following questions about this poem

How many verses are in this poem?
Can you find any rhyming pairs of words?
What is the simile used in verse 1?
What time of day is this poem taking place?
What was the list that the write put in verse 2?

Task 2

Can you think of other writing devices that weren’t used in this poem? Try and write some examples for these devices that would fit into the story in this poem.

eg:

alliteration – The pirates shiny, silver sword slashed through the sky.

Monday 11th May: Maths – Perimeter

Perimeter Hot Chilli

Perimeter Mild Chilli

Perimiter Sizzling Chilli

Perimeter

Perimeter is the distance around a 2D shape. You can measure the perimeter of small 2D shapes with a ruler, or you can measure the perimeter of larger 2D areas (like rooms in your house, gardens) with something like a metre stick, measuring tape or trundle wheel.

Whatever you measure something in, you have to remember to write the unit of measure you have used (Eg. cm, mm, m etc)

Here is an example of measuring perimeter:

4cm + 4cm + 4 cm + 4cm

= 16cm

Perimeter = 16cm

Not all shapes are this easy though:

We need to work out the length of the bottom line before adding all the sides together. We can work that out by looking at how long the shape is at the top (3cm + 4cm =7cm)

Now we can calculate the perimeter. ?

There are 3 chilli challenges for you to complete – mild, hot and sizzling!! See which one you want to have a go at. Or why not try them all!

Literacy: Monday 11th May – Alliteration Poem

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.

Literacy: Birthday Card for Captain Tom

Have you heard in the news about Captain Tom Moore who is fundraising for the NHS? He is 99 years old and has raised millions for the NHS already!!! A true hero!

Click on the link to read about this amazing man:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/52277760

It is Captain Tom’s 100th birthday on April 30th (next Thursday). Can you design him a birthday card? Maybe you could write a message to him, thanking him for his extraordinary efforts?

If you can, here is the address to post your cards to: