Morning, everyone!
April already – where does the time go?
A word from Mr Wain…
Hello again, everyone! I just wanted to say thank you for all the lovely emails you have sent – you have all been keeping really busy doing loads of fun and exciting stuff! From origami hats for pets to practising Pogo-stick skills, I’ve been amazed!
I myself have been exercising regularly using things around my home – resourceful! I’ve also been practising on the piano, refreshing my German speaking skills and baking cookies (inspired by you lot!) see below:
To the moment you’ve all been waiting for…
#HoHLF – Head over to the class news section of the website to check out our very first Hall of (Home Learning) Fame – congratulations to all of you who have claimed your place on the legendary, first-ever #HoHLF!
Keep safe and well guys and keep spreading the positivity! Remember, I’m only an email away at: oliwain@spherefederation.org
A word from Miss Wilson…
Hi guys! Hope you’re all doing well and you’re not missing school too badly.
Thanks to everyone who sent an email updating me with what you’ve been up to. There were so many with such detail so I’m sorry if your reply took a little while! It was great to see the fab things you’ve been doing including some brilliantly creative learning.
Check the class news page for Y6 for the grand opening of the Hall of (Home Learning) Fame and congratulations to all who have nabbed a highly coveted place on the list!!!
I’ve been keeping busy with walks/cycles around Roundhay Park, a 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle (don’t knock it until you’ve tried it) and honing my FIFA skills – although, I am the second best out of a two person household. This time away from school seems to have flown for me and I think it’s down to a positive mindset and keeping busy. If you’re feeling lonely, reach out to someone and talk! If you’re feeling great, reach out to someone and spread the positivity!
Take care, guys!
Now, to today’s learning…
Year 5 Maths – LO: number sequences
Today’s learning is all about counting in fractions.
Challenge:
Year 6 Maths – LO: subtracting fractions
Challenge:
Year 5 and 6 Reading – FirstNews
Today’s task for reading is to read the following FirstNews paper! Click here to access it: FirstNews paper – Wednesday.
Like we do in class, you could discuss your favourite articles with people in your home, research something that has caught your interest further, or simply read for pleasure.
It would be really cool if you could share your favourite articles with us and why you liked them!
Year 5 and 6 Writing – LO: audience and purpose
Today’s writing task is to write to persuade.
This is to convince someone to do or think something/change their mind about something.
You need to have a think about something that you have done at home over the last few weeks, have just started recently or are planning to start soon.
This could be: baking, exercising, practising an instrument, practising a language skill, practising a sport (like kickboxing), speaking with family members over FaceTime, speaking with friends, playing a game, meditating etc…
Let’s say that you have been practising an instrument. You need to convince the reader that during this uncertain time, the one thing they must do is to practise an instrument, too. Whatever you want to persuade your reader about, you have to write in a persuasive way by providing benefits they can’t argue with!
Remember back to when we wrote persuasively in class:
Y5 – We wrote to Mrs Weekes persuading her about what to do with the plot of land behind school.
Y6 – We wrote to Theresa Villiers about stopping the use of palm oil.
R2s for persuasive writing:
- Formal language: I implore you/without a doubt/although…I firmly believe that…/
- Flattery: Surely someone as forward thinking as yourself would agree that…
- Rhetorical questions: Do you not want to become impress your friends and family with your new skill?
- Facts: these could be found by doing some research
- Opinions: be careful – we want the reader to take this seriously -As a result of practising the violin, I have experienced great joy and pleasure
Can you include any of the following, too:
- Parenthesis: – , ( )
- Relative Clause: Cycling, which is my favourite hobby, is a great way to keep healthy.
- Colons to introduce a list: Cycling, which is my favourite hobby, has many benefits: increased cardiovascular fitness, increased muscle strength, improved posture and reduced stress.
- Semi colons to separate items in a list: Cycling, which is my favourite hobby, has many benefits: increased cardiovascular, muscle and joint fitness; increased posture, coordination and mental well-being; and opportunities for fresh air.
As always, if you have any questions about any of the learning, please don’t think twice about sending a quick email and we will try our best to help you!
Keep well and stay safe – good luck!