LESSON 26
⭐⭐⭐Anagrams⭐⭐⭐
All the letters in these words are mixed up.
See if you can figure out what the word is.
Turn it into a game and set a timer or compete against someone at home.
LESSON 25
The Curious Case of the Missing Birds
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One day, the people in your town begin to notice that something isn't right... it seems a lot more quiet than usual! Then you realise, the birds, they've all disappeared!
The police are at a loss. You and your friends have been asked by the police to
investigate this curious case.
When did they go missing?
Were there any witnesses?
Are there any clues?
Is there a note or a trail?
Write about this mystery and how you and your friends solve it!
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LESSON 24
⭐🌝🌞🌚✨
Invent a game!
Draw a picture or diagram
of how the game looks, what equipment
you need, or how you play it.
⭐🌝🌞🌚✨
Then write the rule or the instructions
of how to play this game.
Don't forget to give your new game a fun and original name!
⭐🌝🌞🌚✨
LESSON 23
Happy May Day !
© iStockphoto/Thinkstock
Read all about May Day
CLICK HERE
LESSON 22
What is your favourite toy?
clipartart.com
Your job is to make an advertisement for your favourite toy.
Think of an eye-catching image,
a catchy slogan,
a memorable logo,
and an interesting name
Design the poster for your advertisement
or dramatize it and make a 'tv ad'.
LESSON 21
Write a story with the title:
"How did the elephant get its long trunk?"
LESSON 20
Proverbs and Adages
A rolling stone gathers no moss.
A stitch in time saves nine.
Beggars can't be choosers.
Don't put all your eggs in one basket.
Two heads are better than one.
You can't teach an old dog new tricks.
Which of the proverbs above matches this scenario:
A mother calls her daughter to come over. "You have a little tear in your dress. Let me mend it for you now or I will have a much bigger job tomorrow."
Chat about the above proverbs with somebody at home and see if you can figure out what they mean and when you might say it.
Choice task:
Do a mini drama to show one of the proverbs and what they mean. Have somebody guess which one it is.
or
Illustrate a scenario to show one of the proverbs and what it means.
LESSON 19
Book Reports
Choose one of your books that you have read.
Now click on the link below for ideas about how to write a book report.
You can print off this template or write it out on a piece of paper.
Have fun :)
Book Report Template
LESSON 18
Have fun with Drama
source:https://clipartart.com/categories/theater-masks-clipart.html
Today we will take a look at a
playscript
Choose from a selection of well known fairy-tales
and put on your own small play.
CLICK ON THE LINK HERE
LESSON 17
Writing dialogue.
Dialogue is when characters are having a conversation in a book, play or film.
You need to remember some important rules when writing dialogue.
Take a look at this example:
source: https://self-publishingschool.com/how-to-write-dialogue/
Task
Imagine two aliens have just arrived on planet earth
and they have landed in your back garden!!
Give the two aliens names and then write the dialogue, or the conversation that the two aliens have. Don't forget the quotation marks!
LESSON 16
Synonyms
Synonyms are words that have the same meaning.
It is useful to learn about synonyms so that you aren't using the same words all the time.
Take a look at this synonym web for the word 'said'
source: oise.utoronto.ca
Now make your own
Synonym Spider Web
for the following words:
Went
big
Good
small
Bad
happy
sad
LESSON 15
A Riddle!
Now create your own riddles!
Pick an object. Without giving away
too many obvious clues, describe how it feels, looks, sounds, smells, tastes and feels. You could describe
what it is used for, or where you might find this object.
If you are up for the challenge, try making your riddle rhyme!
Then find somebody and see if they can crack your riddle! :)
LESSON 14
Welcome back!
I hope you enjoyed your Easter break! 😎
So... can you remember what a verb is?
Clue: The verb is missing in each of these sentences:
I ..... to the bus as fast as I could when I was late.
I .... eggs and toast for my breakfast.
I love to .... Minecraft with my friends.
Have you worked it out?
The missing words are: ran, ate and play.
These are called VERBS.
Verbs are doing words or action words.
Challenges with a partner:
LESSON 13
If you run out of books to read over the Easter break
log on to the Oxford Owl website to access lots of free eBooks.
https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/find-a-book/library-page/
Enjoy :)
LESSON 12
Do you remember what an adjective is?
Go back to March 31st if you forget!
Let's see how many cool adjectives we can think of beginning with every letter of the alphabet!
A - awesome
LESSON 11
Happy April Fools Day!
Read all about the history of April Fools Day
here
LESSON 10
Adjectives
What is an adjective?
sourced: https://www.tes.com/lessons/MMY_P9BO3mqLQA/adjectives
Play a Game here
Click for the Activity Page Here!
LESSON 9
SHAPE POETRY
Following on from Friday's lesson about calligrams,
today we will write a shape poem, also known as a concrete poem. Take a look at this example:
LESSON 8
Calligrams
Here are some examples, see if you can figure out
what a calligram is.
A calligram is a poem, phrase or word where the writing is arranged in a way that shows the meaning of the word.
Try create a calligram for the words:
wind
curly
fluffy
clock
star
Now can you think of some of your own? Have fun. :)
LESSON 7
Today's skill is called...
I had finally gotten used to no gravity. It was cool floating by the window to see the planet Earth below.
WHO AM I?
I like to work outdoors early in the morning when the light is good. I make sure all of my brushes are clean and then take out my canvas.
WHO AM I?
It's always very quiet where I work. I organise the books in alphabetical order according to the author's name.
WHO AM I?
Now try making up your own. Write three clues and ask someone to guess or infer who you are.
LESSON 6
Penpal Letters
LESSON 5
Madlibs are a lot of fun and always make me laugh!
Without showing your partner the story ask them to make a list of:
LESSON 4
LESSON 3
Today you will be an author!
Invent your own story!
Remember a story must have
a beginning,
middle and
end.
Normally there is a main character, who has a problem. The character goes through lots of obstacles and challenges before the end and we find out if they solved the problem.
But the catch is...
LESSON 2
So today we will look at a famous
scientist and inventor!
Click on the link to find out who it is
LESSON 1Wednesday March 18th
Imagine you are working for the National Geographic
⭐⭐⭐Anagrams⭐⭐⭐
All the letters in these words are mixed up.
See if you can figure out what the word is.
Turn it into a game and set a timer or compete against someone at home.
ekac lhwee yek bbrait flwreo
oulcd eetr oomn uoshe puc
rngeoa cilpen nanaba emoh pu
sore owndiw lhil flga nib
Now create your own and see if someone at home can figure them out. :)
LESSON 25
The Curious Case of the Missing Birds
??🐦🐦🐦??
One day, the people in your town begin to notice that something isn't right... it seems a lot more quiet than usual! Then you realise, the birds, they've all disappeared!
The police are at a loss. You and your friends have been asked by the police to
investigate this curious case.
When did they go missing?
Were there any witnesses?
Are there any clues?
Is there a note or a trail?
Write about this mystery and how you and your friends solve it!
??🐦🐦🐦??
LESSON 24
⭐🌝🌞🌚✨
Invent a game!
Draw a picture or diagram
of how the game looks, what equipment
you need, or how you play it.
⭐🌝🌞🌚✨
Then write the rule or the instructions
of how to play this game.
Don't forget to give your new game a fun and original name!
⭐🌝🌞🌚✨
LESSON 23
Happy May Day !
Read all about May Day
CLICK HERE
LESSON 22
What is your favourite toy?
Your job is to make an advertisement for your favourite toy.
Think of an eye-catching image,
a catchy slogan,
a memorable logo,
and an interesting name
Design the poster for your advertisement
or dramatize it and make a 'tv ad'.
LESSON 21
source: clipart-library.com
Write a story with the title:
"How did the elephant get its long trunk?"
LESSON 20
Proverbs and Adages
A rolling stone gathers no moss.
A stitch in time saves nine.
Beggars can't be choosers.
Don't put all your eggs in one basket.
Two heads are better than one.
You can't teach an old dog new tricks.
Which of the proverbs above matches this scenario:
A mother calls her daughter to come over. "You have a little tear in your dress. Let me mend it for you now or I will have a much bigger job tomorrow."
Chat about the above proverbs with somebody at home and see if you can figure out what they mean and when you might say it.
Choice task:
Do a mini drama to show one of the proverbs and what they mean. Have somebody guess which one it is.
or
Illustrate a scenario to show one of the proverbs and what it means.
LESSON 19
Book Reports
Now click on the link below for ideas about how to write a book report.
You can print off this template or write it out on a piece of paper.
Have fun :)
Book Report Template
LESSON 18
Have fun with Drama
Today we will take a look at a
playscript
Choose from a selection of well known fairy-tales
and put on your own small play.
CLICK ON THE LINK HERE
LESSON 17
Writing dialogue.
Dialogue is when characters are having a conversation in a book, play or film.
You need to remember some important rules when writing dialogue.
Take a look at this example:
Task
Imagine two aliens have just arrived on planet earth
and they have landed in your back garden!!
Give the two aliens names and then write the dialogue, or the conversation that the two aliens have. Don't forget the quotation marks!
LESSON 16
Synonyms
Synonyms are words that have the same meaning.
It is useful to learn about synonyms so that you aren't using the same words all the time.
Take a look at this synonym web for the word 'said'
Now make your own
Synonym Spider Web
for the following words:
Went
big
Good
small
Bad
happy
sad
LESSON 15
A Riddle!
My skin is rough and orange,
Not always easy to peel.
I am round like a tennis ball,
but not really like a wheel.
My insides are juicy,
be careful not to squeeze,
All my fantastic Vitamin C
Should keep you from a sneeze!
What am I?
Now create your own riddles!
Pick an object. Without giving away
too many obvious clues, describe how it feels, looks, sounds, smells, tastes and feels. You could describe
what it is used for, or where you might find this object.
If you are up for the challenge, try making your riddle rhyme!
Then find somebody and see if they can crack your riddle! :)
LESSON 14
Welcome back!
I hope you enjoyed your Easter break! 😎
So... can you remember what a verb is?
Clue: The verb is missing in each of these sentences:
I ..... to the bus as fast as I could when I was late.
I .... eggs and toast for my breakfast.
I love to .... Minecraft with my friends.
Have you worked it out?
The missing words are: ran, ate and play.
These are called VERBS.
Verbs are doing words or action words.
Challenges with a partner:
- Write down as many verbs as you can in 30 seconds.
- Play 'Verb Tennis' - Pass a 'verb' to each other back and forth. If one person can't think of a verb in 5 seconds they're out. No repeats of words!
- Play Simon Says using interesting verbs like 'Simon says recycle your rubbish!'
- 'Simon says iron your clothes.'
- 'Simon says collect seashells at the beach.'
LESSON 13
If you run out of books to read over the Easter break
log on to the Oxford Owl website to access lots of free eBooks.
https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/find-a-book/library-page/
Enjoy :)
LESSON 12
Do you remember what an adjective is?
Go back to March 31st if you forget!
Let's see how many cool adjectives we can think of beginning with every letter of the alphabet!
A - awesome
B - brave
C - caring
Keep going until your reach Z!
LESSON 11
Happy April Fools Day!
Read all about the history of April Fools Day
here
Did you ever play an April fool prank on anyone?
Write about it and draw a picture. :)
LESSON 10
Adjectives
What is an adjective?
Play a Game here
Click for the Activity Page Here!
LESSON 9
SHAPE POETRY
Following on from Friday's lesson about calligrams,
today we will write a shape poem, also known as a concrete poem. Take a look at this example:
sourced: http://panicxpinkxpolish.blogspot.com
Now you will read another shape poem about Rain and then
create your own one about Ice-cream.
LESSON 8
Calligrams
Here are some examples, see if you can figure out
what a calligram is.
A calligram is a poem, phrase or word where the writing is arranged in a way that shows the meaning of the word.
Try create a calligram for the words:
wind
curly
fluffy
clock
star
Now can you think of some of your own? Have fun. :)
LESSON 7
Today's skill is called...
Making inferences.
Sometimes authors give us
clues and we have to fill in the gaps, or work out what is happening based on the evidence or clues.
INFERRING is a bit like detective work!
WHO AM I?
I like to work outdoors early in the morning when the light is good. I make sure all of my brushes are clean and then take out my canvas.
WHO AM I?
It's always very quiet where I work. I organise the books in alphabetical order according to the author's name.
WHO AM I?
Now try making up your own. Write three clues and ask someone to guess or infer who you are.
LESSON 6
Penpal Letters
Read the letter that Juan sent to Liam.
Then click on the link to answer some
questions and learn how to write your
own penpal letter. Have fun. :)
LESSON 5
Madlibs are a lot of fun and always make me laugh!
Without showing your partner the story ask them to make a list of:
- a plural noun eg. trees
- an adjective eg. purple
- noun:animal eg. mouse
- adjective + noun: animal eg. tiny pony
- adjective + noun: animal
- ... continue like this for all the different blank spaces.
- When your friend has finished give them the story and fill in the blanks. :)
LESSON 4
After reading the poem we are going to explore the skill called:
Creating Images
This is what poets and authors do to help the readers to imagine what they are writing about.
Get a paper and write down the senses in 5 columns like this:
Now fill it in based on the poem about Spring and why not add a few of your own ideas of other things you can see, hear, smell, taste and feel in Spring time!
LESSON 3
Today you will be an author!
Invent your own story!a beginning,
middle and
end.
Normally there is a main character, who has a problem. The character goes through lots of obstacles and challenges before the end and we find out if they solved the problem.
But the catch is...
Your story must include two of the following:
an unusual key a mysterious note
a secret room a sudden thunderstorm
a wise old lady/man an eccentric inventor
a journey/trip a message or lesson
LESSON 2
So today we will look at a famous
scientist and inventor!
Click on the link to find out who it is
Read all about this mystery inventor and then see if you can answer the questions here:
Have fun!!
LESSON 1Wednesday March 18th
Imagine you are working for the National Geographic
They have asked you to research an animal of your choice
The link for all your research is here
Use a blank page to do all your planning.
What is the title?
What could some sub-headings be?
Habitat - Where does the animal live?
Diet - What does the animal eat?
Appearance - how does the animal look?
Fun Facts
Have fun! And don't forget to add a picture or diagram :)
