15 October 2010
The homework this week is a talk time homework. It is due in on Wednesady 20 October.
I can discuss how promotions are used.
Promotional language can be found on television, radio, in magazines, leaflets and posters. You might find some examples too!
15 October 2010
Homework this week is creative.
I can produce a piece of work for a class display on Victorians.
You could try any of the following styles:
- A poster on publisher or powerpoint using your ICT skills
- A model
- A story
- How about a quiz? Or a crossword?
- You could produce a timeline of events in Victorian times
- Some work on Queen Victoria.
- Why not try some Artwork?
- Your own idea
Completed tasks needs to be handed in by Wednesday 20 October.
Have fun!
08 October 2010
The homework this week is Creative and due in Wednesday 13 October.
I can show that I know about 2D shapes.
- What does a 2D shape look like?
- Can I find any around the house?
- Draw some 2D shapes.
- You could cut and paste.
- You could make a list.
- You could take a photo.
It’s up to you!
08 October 2010
The homework this week is a Talk Time homework and is due in on Wednesday 15 October.
I can talk to someone at home about what transport was like when they were young.
I will look forward to speaking to you about some of the interesting things that you have found out.
08 October 2010
The homework this week is Creative and due in Wednesday 13th October.
I can invent a toy.
Ask yourself these questions first:
- What is my toy made of?
- Is my toy of the past, present or future?
- Who is my toy for? Is it for girls, boys or maybe even adults?
- How much would my toy cost?
Then:
- What does your toy look like? Draw a small diagram with labels.
- You could write a list of instructions of how to build your toy.
- You could draw an advert of your toy.
It’s up to you! Let’s see if you can show me how your toy is better than others!
08 October 2010
The homework this week is Creative homework and is due in on Wednesday 13 October.
I can show what I think about our class novel Street Child.
Here are a few ideas for you:
- A recount of the story so far
- A diary written from Jim’s point of view
- Character portraits
- A comic strip version of the story
- A timeline of the events
- A mind map of all the emotions Jim has experienced
- A prediction of what will happen next
OR…
- Your own idea!
Have Fun!
08 October 2010
This week’s homework is Practice Makes Perfect. It links to our current literacy unit. It’s a chance for the children to practise what they have learnt!
It is due in on Wednesday 13 October 2010.
Write a short script with at least four speaking parts.
A script has:
A title eg. Cinderella
A cast eg. Cinderella, Stepsisters, Stepmother, Prince, Fairy Godmother
Names on the left, colon, stage directions, dialogue, NO SPEECH MARKS
eg. Cinderella: (Wearily scrubbing the floor whilst wiping away tears) I’m so unhappy.
Extra stage directions in brackets eg. (Cinderella slowly bends down to pick up the invitation.)
New line for a new speaker
01 October 2010
Homework this week is talk-time homework and is based around our topic ‘Vile Victorians’.
It is due in Wednesday 06 October
Discuss with your family the work Victorian Children had to do. Show them the websites we have looked at in school and ask what they think of working conditions for children.
01 October 2010
The homework this week is Creative and is due in on Wednesday 6th October.
I can write a short playscript about something that happened at the weekend.
This homework links in with our literacy topic of playscripts.
Your playscript could be about:
- a trip to the shops
- an unexpected encounter with an alien!
- a chance meeting with a celebrity
Make it as likely or unlikely as you wish!
I will look forward to seeing your creations on Wednesday!
Good luck.
01 October 2010
This week, it’s Talk Time homework and is due in on Wednesday 6th October.
I can talk about what I learnt at Abbey House.
- What different kinds of toys were discovered at Abbey House Museum?
- What are the major differences between toys a hundred years ago and toys today?
- What materials are used to make toys?
- What is a replica?
- What was your favourite piece of learning at Abbey House?
The homework last week was brilliant. I’m looking forward to discussing our trip next week!