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English & Literacy, Homework, Second Level

Primary 5 Spectacular Spelling

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Primary 5A and Primary 5C have been busy working on new ways to learn their spelling words. The children have enjoyed using their new spelling grids for homework which gives them a lot more choice and allows them to learn their spelling lists in different ways. In class, the children have continued to use a variety of games and activities to support their spelling, such as ‘Dictionary Race’, ‘Hangman’, ‘Spelling Tennis’, ‘Kim’s Game’ and ‘Words Within Words’. Children can work within their own spelling group or choose to challenge themselves by working with a different group to try more difficult words.

‘Spelling games are fun and great for learning’ – MILLIE

‘I think spelling games are good for learning and they help you remember how to spell your words’ – TEAGAN

Digital Learning Week 2017, English & Literacy, Homework, Learning Letters, Maths & Numeracy, Primary 1, Primary 2, Primary 3, Primary 5, Primary 7, Supporting homework, Technologies, Useful Websites

Digital Learning Week: Supporting Learning at Home

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Sum Dog and Purple Mash are two online resources we have purchased to support learning and teaching in Maths and Language. These resources can be used in school and at home. The PSA have helped us to purchase Purple Mash.

Teachers may set homework using these resources, however if homework has not been set parents can use these resources to support Maths and Language development at home.

Sum Dog

P1-7 have a Sum Dog Reading and Maths account. They can access this account at home by using the log in provided in their homework diary/book.

To access Sum Dog go to: http://www.sumdog.com/

If you have an apple device you can download the Sum Dog app for free.

Purple Mash

P1-7 have a Purple Mash account. They can access this account at home by using the log in provided in their homework diary/book.

To access Purple Mash go to:

https://www.purplemash.com/sch/midcalder-EH53

To find out how to use Purple Mash on your tablet you will find information here: https://www.purplemash.com/#app/documents/purplemash_on_tablets

To find out how to use Purple Mash with iPad apps you will find information here:

https://www.purplemash.com/#app/guides/mashificationguide

 

Information to support parents/ carers: using-ict-to-support-maths-and-language-updated

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Community, English & Literacy, Events, Homework, Nursery, Primary 1, Primary 2, Primary 3, Primary 5, Primary 7, Reading IDL 2016

Reading Open Afternoon

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As part of Scottish Book Week Primary 1 to 7 invited their family and relatives to teach them all about reading. Parents got to experience what a reading lesson is like in their child’s class and the range of activities and resources available. They were also given tips on how to support their child at home.

P4-5 leaflet: supporting-reading-at-home-

Tips for supporting reading in the early years at home.

Tips for supporting reading at primary stages at home.

What is Literacy in Curriculum for Excellence?

Reading book lists from the Scottish Trust.

The Nursery had a pop in and play event, allowing parent and relatives to see how their child learns through play in the Nursery.

Thank you to everyone who attended.

Anytime Anywhere Learning, English & Literacy, Events, Homework, Nursery, Primary 1, Primary 2, Primary 3, Primary 5, Primary 7, Reading IDL 2016

Scottish Book Week Reading Challenges: 21st-25th November 2016

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Scottish Book Week: 21st-25th November 2016

Reading Challenge

To celebrate Scottish Book Week we are asking pupils to take a photo of themselves reading for pleasure in an usual place. To share your photo you can:

  • Tweet us your photo to @MidCalder_PS
  • P5-7 can take a photo into school on their own device (if they have signed their BYOD contract)
  • Take a copy of their photo into their class

These photos will be displayed in our new library area,

reading-challenge

SumDog Reading Contest 

We are holding a SumDog Reading Challenge from 21st -24th November. There will be a P1-2, P3-4 and a P5-7 contest.

Your child can take part in this challenge at home or in school, and the winners will be announced at Assembly on 25th November.

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Reading Open Afternoon

Parents and carers are invited to join us on Thursday 24th between 1:30-2:30pm to find out how we teach reading and how you can support reading at home.

The Nursery session will run from 10-11am for morning pupils and 1:30-2:30pm for afternoon pupils.

Homework, Primary 5

P.5/4 homework – 20/06/16

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Homework for P.5/4 this week is as follows:

Reading

The Dream Catchers The Hullabaloo at no. 13 – Gyles Brandreth (p.50-end)

The Gangster Grannies Write a short review of your last book, Diary of a Killer Cat by Anne Fine.

The Cookie Readers Mr Majeika – Humphrey Carpenter (p.59-end)

The Ruthless Readers The Masked Cleaning Ladies of Om – John Coldwell (p.17-end)

Maths

Follow instructions from your Maths teacher.

Spelling

There is no spelling homework this week.

Homework, Primary 5

P.5/4 Homework – 13/06/16

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Homework for P.5/4 this week is as follows:

Reading

The Dream Catchers The Hullabaloo at no. 13 – Gyles Brandreth (p.5-49)

The Gangster Grannies The Diary of a Killer Cat – Anne Fine (p.32-end)

The Cookie Readers Mr Majeika – Humphrey Carpenter (p.33-58)

The Ruthless Readers The Masked Cleaning Ladies of Om – John Coldwell (p.3-16)

Choose two characters from the book and write a paragraph about their similarities and differences.

Maths

Follow instructions from your Maths teacher.

Spelling

This week, Spelling homework will be given on Tuesday and due for Friday. As usual, follow instructions from your Spelling teacher.