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Tuesday 26.01.21

Good morning, Year 6! Happy Tuesday :)

Maths Starter - Year 3 and Year 6

  • Maths Activity 1 - Calculate the perimeter of rectangles in centimetres and metres.

Task 1 Maths Worksheet

  • Maths Activity 2 - Calculate the perimeter of simple compound shapes.

Task 2 Maths Worksheet

  • Maths Extension Activity 3 - Calculate the perimeter of composite shapes.

Extension Task Maths Worksheet

  • Literacy - Task 1 In this lesson, we will identify sentences written in the third person and then write our own sentence. In the main part of the lesson, we will begin by looking at where we find information from (which sources). Then we will decide which form of note-taking would be the most appropriate when retrieving information from a non-fiction text. Next, we will begin the process of reading from a non-fiction text about Charles Darwin. We will read and make notes for three subheadings: introduction, early life and school life.
  • Literacy - Task 2 In this lesson, we will introduce new vocabulary, identify word pairs and synonyms and apply the vocabulary in sentences.

Reading Task - Year 3 and Year 6

  • Grammar: explore noun phrases. In this lesson, we will explore the purpose and rules of using expanded noun phrases and practise writing them, using a range of ambitious vocabulary.
  • Science: understand how we can see different colours. In this lesson, we will be learning how we can see different colours. We will apply our learning of reflection and refraction from previous lessons to understand how rainbows are made. At the end of the lesson there will be a chance to try creating your own rainbow by refracting light! You will need a piece of paper and a pencil for this lesson. If you would like to try making your own rainbow then you will also need a transparent glass of water or an old CD. You can still take part in the lesson if you do not have these items.
  • PE: An introduction to running, jumping and throwing. An introduction to running, jumping and throwing Children will be involved in activities introducing running stride, basic throwing actions & simple stretches as part of a cool-down. Please note this lesson will require some physical exercise and additional equipment, beyond a pen, pencil or paper. Please see the equipment slide near the start of the lesson video and make sure your child is adequately supervised when equipment is required. Parents and carers are responsible for ensuring that children follow the correct safety advice provided at the start of this lesson and the instructions the teacher gives during the lesson. Parents and carers are responsible for supervising activities where required and for seeking medical advice in advance if your child has a medical condition that may prevent them taking part in physical activity.

Daily story - Trombone Shorty Read By Angela Bassett

Hailing from the Tremé neighborhood in New Orleans, Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews got his nickname by wielding a trombone twice as long as he was high. A pr...

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