Can’t believe our short week is over already! Still lots of learning to share with you, here’s what we’ve been up to…
Literacy and English
We are continuing to read The Nowhere Emporium and are nearing the conclusion of the story! We’ve started using some Reflective Reading approaches in class and used task mats this week to develop our reading skills whilst further exploring our class novel. We’ve been analysing the relationship between Lucien Silver and Vindictus Sharpe, and ways in which the author uses characterisation to intrigue the the reader.
During grammar this week, we’ve been skimming and scanning dictionaries to find definitions of unfamiliar words from the text and using them correctly in context. Ask us to tell you what ‘morose’ and ‘barter’ mean…
Finally, in writing we have been extending our knowledge of varied types of poetry. Through studying the key features of a cinquain poem, we were able to discuss the structure, layout, syllable count and content more confidently. We found they have 5 lines and a syllable pattern of 2, 4, 6, 8, 2. After choosing a theme for line 1 we used adjectives in line 2, verbs in line 3, feelings in line 4 and a single word to conclude in line 5. We discovered that once completed, cinquains form a diamond shape. You can read some of these on our Literacy wall! They’re fantastic!
Numeracy and Mathematics
Our Number Talks this week have been pictorial and involved making estimations and reasoned guesses. Our problems have required us to show resilience through ‘trial and error’ and ‘process of elimination’ approaches. As time progressed in each Number Talk, we were given additional clues that allowed us to narrow our scope.
Our learning of addition has continued this week as we demonstrate our ability to use written methods and evidence strategies used that enable us to find the final answer. We have discussed the importance of lining columns up correctly, carrying out basic counting within 20 accurately and showing all units of measurement where appropriate. Next week we will be using the inverse operation, subtraction.
Nobody has managed to work out the rule and next 3 numbers in our sequence this week. Answers on a postcard:
3, 4, 7, 16, 43…
Learning Across the Curriculum
Science – We have been studying energy with Mr Villanova. What different types of energy can you tell us about? Where might you see this energy in action? What is the importance of ‘renewable energy’?
Art and Design – Mr Villanova has also been creating and decorating the nets of 3D shapes with us.
P.E – In basketball we have been applying our skills developed so far this term during a small-sides games week. Next week we change our focus to shooting with accuracy.
Coming Up
- 25.9.19 – S6 female STEM Ambassadors visiting P5
- 25.9.19 – Monitoring and Tracking of Wellbeing 6-7pm (hall)
- 27.9.19 – European Day of Languages
- 2.3.19 – Parents Evening 4.30-7.30pm
- 3.3.19 – Parents Evening 3.30-6.30pm
- 7.10.19 – Social Enterprise Academy visiting P5
- 8.10.19 – West Lothian Ranger Service orienteering session
Have a good weekend when it arrives everyone!
#GoTeamP5!
P5 and Mr Logan
