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Author: WLlisa.stanway@glow
Friday Learning for P5
Good Morning P5! Here is your learning for today. Remember I will be available at set times to discuss any problems you may have on TEAMS. Either click on the links or cut and paste into your browser to use the activities below. Have a great day!
Activity One
This is the writing work set by Miss Taylor this week.
You need to read these 4 documents before you get started:
Primary 5 Writing Instructions
2 INFORMATION REPORT example- Mammals
Activity 2
Make sure you have drawn a picture to complement your work.
Activity 3
We cannot go and visit zoos any more but if you like to see wild animals check out the webcams on this site: http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/exhibits/webcams
-you can see penguins,sharks,jellyfish and tropical reef.
Or try this site – https://zoo.sandiegozoo.org/live-cams
– where you can see wild animals.
Activity 4
Maths:
If you would like to know a little more about prime numbers that we discussed yesterday check out this powerpoint below (you will need to click on the link.)
or watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-U_wBA8_lW4
When you are ready here is the extension task that I tried to upload yesterday but could not. Again you need to click on the link.
P5 Take Cover
Literacy
Reading
In group reading this week some of us practised summarising what we had read and some of us practised answering questions about the text with Mrs Stewart.
Writing
Last Friday we learnt about Anne Frank, a Jewish girl who wrote a diary while hiding for two years from the Nazis. We then wrote our own diary based on a WWII story we are reading called The Lion and the Unicorn by Shirley Hughes.
Maths
Number Patterns
We learnt about the Fibonacci sequence and how to continue the next numbers in this pattern. We then completed the missing numbers in ‘Pascal’s Triangle’ and discussed patterns we noticed.
Measurement – Length
We practised using a ruler to measure accurately in cm and mm.
The following day we practised estimating the length of objects then measured them with a ruler to see how close our predictions were.
Lacey – I estimated the glue to be 11cm and it was!
Liam – I estimated my shoe to be 20.6 cm and it was 21.5cm.
Georgie – I thought my shoe would be shorter than it was!
Topic
We learnt about how important music was during WWII and listened to artists such as Vera Lynn and Glen Miller.
We researched shelters used to keep people safe during, ‘The Battle of Britain,’ using the laptops.
During our lessons if the air raid siren goes off we have to take cover under the tables!
Art
We continued to learn about tone and this time practised gradually adding black to a colour when painting in order to see how its shade became darker.
P5 offer Emergency Assistance!
Health
Mrs Wallace helped us in health this week. We learnt about how to be calm if we were faced with an emergency.
Keris – I learnt how to do the recovery position.
Literacy
In group reading this week we practised using a dictionary to find the meaning of tricky words. Thinking about alphabetical order helped us to find the words quickly.
During a visit to the library, we found some books about our new topic, WWII.
In pairs, we searched the contents page of a WWII book and choose an area to research. Initially when we read the pages there were some quite complicated words so we used the strategies we had practised to work out the meaning of these words.
This week in spelling we learnt how to spell the past tense of irregular verbs and we also learnt how to use the apostrophe for possession.
Numeracy
In number talks this week we have started to discuss efficient multiplication strategies.
We practised converting decimals and fractions to percentages and some of us practised finding 50 per cent of a quantity.
Topic – WWII – Drama
We learnt about children who were evacuated from their homes during the war. During drama we used pair and group role-plays to show how the children and their families would be feeling.
Lewis – I learnt that evacuees were evacuated to the countryside.
Logan – I learnt that the U.K.used propaganda posters to help win the war.
Georgie – We designed our own WWII propaganda posters.
We were able to use our art skills and make links to our learning about persuasive writing.
R.M.E.
We learnt about one of the parables that Christians believe Jesus told in order to teach people how to live their life. It was called ‘The Prodigal Son.’ When we had watched a cartoon version of the story we discussed the moral of the story and wrote a recount of the events in our book.
Afterwards we watched a clip of Veruca Salt from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and discussed the meaning of this modern day parable!
P.E.
This week we all (especially Miss Stanway) thoroughly enjoyed an enthusiastic game of Dodge Ball!
P5 enjoy Drama and World Book Day
Drama
On Thursday morning we had a drama workshop.
Maia – I enjoyed it because we got to be pirates and it was funny when we were scared.
Shantelle – It was fun, exciting and very funny.
Lacey – Everyone was scared of me and Mason.
Monika – The very last bit was funny because Mason and Lacey got scared and they put their knees together.
WORLD BOOK DAY
During the day we had lots of opportunities to read quietly. In the afternoon we went to visit P3/4 and discussed our favourite books. Then we listened to our buddy read their book aloud. We were very impressed with their reading!
Literacy
In group reading this week we practised answering ‘HOT’ questions – higher order thinking. An example of this type of question would be : ‘What words and phrases has the author used to show how the character is feeling?’ Some children were lucky enough to work with Mrs Stewart this week!
We practised improving our cursive style in handwriting.
In spelling we practised adding ‘ing’ to words. Most words you just add ‘ing’ but some words have special rules!
Numeracy
We learnt how to change fractions into decimals. Initially we practised converting tenths then we moved onto changing hundredths.
In order to compare the decimals we practised placing them on a number line.
In order to apply what we had learnt we used the laptops to play decimal games.
Princess – I enjoyed learning about decimals.
Mohamad – I enjoyed maths because it was challenging.
Aleena – I learnt how to change a fraction into a decimal.
More us have beaten our scores on ‘Big Maths’ this week.
P.E.
We played an unusual game this week. In order to score each team had two opposite corners of the room with goals in. It was a little bit confusing. Some of us scored lots of own goals!
On Thursday we had to do P.E. in the classroom and so we did a mixture of fitness and zumba activities. Liam led the dancing and we were very impressed. It was great fun!
Art
This week we have started to learn about tone. Tone means darkness or lightness of colour. We looked at and discussed a picture by Edward Hopper called Nighthawks, which demonstrates tonal contrast. We practised using tone to create 3d objects then we used red and white paints to create a gradual tonal strip. Mixing white to a colour creates a tint.
Samuel – I learnt about shading.
Georgie – I enjoyed painting from darkest to lightest.
Eva – I learnt how to lean on the pencil to make it dark.
P5 Have Another Busy Week!
P.E.
Our hockey skills continue to develop. This week we practised dribbling, tackling and shooting before getting into games.
Mason – I have got better at using the reverse stick.
Lacey – I have got better at passing.
Literacy
We continued to read our group novels and some of us practised using different strategies to work out the meaning of tricky words. One group applied the skills we had been learning about persuasive writing and produced road safety posters as one of the characters dashed out into the road without looking!
With Miss Taylor we designed characters in preparation for World Book Day.
Chloe – I designed a famous footballer.
Eva – I came up with the idea of the richest singer in the world.
Mason – A famous taekwondo athlete.
On Wednesday we learnt how to write an exposition. First we looked at an article that someone had written about why dogs make the best pets. Then with a partner we wrote our own persuasive piece. Some of us persuaded other people that Lewis Capaldi was the best singer and others that McDonalds was the best restaurant!
Lacey – I liked writing about Lewis Capaldi because he is funny and I love his music.
Numeracy
Using the laptops we were able to consolidate our learning about fractions by playing fraction games.
Lacey – I liked ‘math man.’
Eva – I enjoyed ‘Jelly Golf.’ It helped me get better at fractions.
Charlie – I liked matching fractions to pictures – it helped me understand them.
We learnt how to use various strategies such as our multiplication skills and fraction walls to compare and order fractions.
Art
During our last lesson on ‘line’ we drew a landscape. First, we looked at a landscape called ‘Starry Night’ by Vincent Van Gogh then we drew our own. We were impressed with the results!
Keris – I enjoyed the line art and using dark and light lines. It actually looked better than I thought it would!
Health
This week we learnt about how cigarettes can have a negative effect on the human body. We had to answer multiple choice questions about smoking in groups.
WWII
We learnt about how WWII started and debated whether it actually could have been prevented. Keris suggested that if the countries talked to each other more it might have been stopped. In the future we decided that this was a good idea when we have any disagreements.
P5
Despite it only being a short week we have still worked hard!
Maths
This week in our ongoing learning about fractions we recapped how to find fractions of amounts and practised finding equivalent fractions.
Monika – Fractions was hard but fun!
Leigha – I enjoyed learning different ways of working things out.
We also played fraction games to reinforce our learning.
After practising the x9 table for the last few weeks we are now going to practise the x3 table for the next two weeks before having a test.
Big Maths – More of us beat our score this week and we were very happy about that!
Literacy
We have been learning about how to write persuasively.
Princess – I enjoyed doing the advert because I like designing things.
Shantell – I enjoyed the adverts – it was fun.
R.M.E.
Using the laptops we researched the meaning of Christian artefacts.
Health
We found out what would happen to our bodies if we misused alcohol.
Hannah – I enjoyed learning about the effects alcohol can have on the body.
Aleena – It was very interesting.
Art
We continued our learning about how line is important when drawing. The work of Pablo Picasso and Joan Miro was considered before we went on to complete some expressive work. Some of us drew a person with spaghetti, nails or string for hair and then we tried to draw a hairy spider.
Samuel really enjoyed this work. He thought it was fun!
Mason-I liked the art.
Keris – My favourite part was drawing the hairy spiders.
P.E.
Bella – I enjoyed flicking the ball in P.E. when we played hockey.
New Topic – WWII
Next week we will start learning about WWII.
Lewis – I enjoyed the WWII brainstorm. I am looking forward to our new topic.
STEM
In our class some people entered the school design competition and their brilliant designs earnt them a certificate. The overall class winner won a ‘Build a Volcano’ set.
The Art of Persuasion!(P5)
Literacy
This week we have been learning about the features of persuasive texts.
In spelling we learnt about how to spell different homophones – words that sound the same but are spelt differently and have different meanings.
Lewis – I enjoyed learning about homophones.
Maths
This week we learnt about mixed number fractions and how to find fractions of amounts.
Bella – I found it tricky but fun!
Aleena – I enjoyed the fractions of amounts because it was challenging but also fun.
Monika – I enjoyed fractions. It was fun but challenging. I hope we can do more on Wednesday.
P.E.
Charlie – I liked doing hockey in P.E.
Art
We brought in fluffy teddy bears to draw and used line for effect.
Keris -I enjoyed drawing our teddies.
Maia – It was challenging drawing the teddies.
Topic
We imagined what it would be like to be Mary Queen of Scots and wrote about how she felt at different times in her life.
STEM
Samuel – I enjoyed finishing off my invention that turns people into villagers.
P5 Enjoy Their Performance!
Literacy
We have practised our visualisation skills. After reading a section of our class novel we looked for clues in the text and drew in detail the picture that was in our head.
Spelling
We discussed the difference between short and long vowel sounds. Then we compared words such as hoping and hopping and biter and bitten. We learnt that if there is a long sounding vowel in the middle of the word then there will usually be 2 consonants after it e.g. dinner. Some of us found lots of examples when we went on a dictionary hunt looking for these types of words.
Numeracy
We used the laptops and played games to help us recall our table facts quickly.
Also we have started to learn about fractions.
This week some of us beat our previous score in BIG MATHS!
Health
This week we learnt about how the dreams and goals of children in different cultures are sometimes different from our own.
We made dream spirals for these children:
Art
After a recap of our work on using line last week we completed observational drawings of various objects. Afterwards we wandered round and looked at other people’s work and gave them feedback. We were particularly impressed with these: 
Don’t forget your fluffy, cuddly toy for next week’s observational drawing session!
Music
This week was our last ‘Move to the Beat’ session and we invited some of the other children in the school to our last workshop.
Keris – I enjoyed it because all the little ones started dancing.
Chloe – The little ones started singing.
Georgie – I liked the drumming when we split into 2 groups.
Topic – Mary Queen of Scots
After reading through some more information about her life, we drew a comic strip representing the key points. These will be displayed in our classroom soon!
Compliments
Look at who got the compliments this week!
Finally this week Keris would like to mention she has felt more confident at putting her hand up in class.
Well done Keris!
P5’s Mary Queen of Scots Assembly!
This week we have spent a lot of time rehearsing for our class assembly based on Mary Queen of Scots.
Hannah – I enjoyed practising the assembly.
Keris – I was nervous at first but then afterwards I felt good.
We have still been busy learning about other things besides our topic.
Literacy
On Monday we read the next chapters in our reading books and practised the skill of ‘metalinguistics.’ We learnt how to use various strategies to work out the definition of tricky words.
Numeracy
Some of us practised our table facts and some of us practised using a calculator to help solve tricky problems.
Lewis Douglas – I enjoyed using a calculator. I learnt they use solar power.
We have a new numeracy target – to accurately recall x9 table facts. We can talk about patterns in the x9 table.
Health
We discussed what our ideal jobs would be.
Samuel – I would be a librarian because I like books.
Chloe – A footballer – I like football.
Lacey – A pet-sitter – I love pets.
Eva – A fashion designer-I like clothes and experimenting with colours.
Using the laptops we researched what qualifications were needed for these jobs and what duties were required when you had the job.
S.T.E.M.
We thought carefully about real-life problems and just like engineers in real life we have designed solutions in the form of machines to fix these problems.
Emma – My robot helps people who don’t have arms.
Lacey- My robot helps you with homework.
Keris and Logan designed beds for people who can’t sleep.
Keris – My bed reads people stories.
Music
This week we learnt a new skill – drumming. It was very difficult and we had to persevere and show resilience in order to manage this skill. Next week is our last ‘Move to the Beat’ workshop and we have decided to invite Mr Turner’s class to come and watch.
Aleena – I thought the drumsticks were really fun.
