Tuesday 22 March 2016

Year 5 Objectives W/C 21/03/2016

Literacy


In Year 5 this week, we will be learning:






            • how to analyse and understand poems 
            • identify poetic features
            • write their own poem based on 'The Magic Box' by Kit Wright
            Maths
            In Year 5 this week, we will be learning:
            • how find perimeters of composite shapes
            • how to work out the missing lengths of sides in order to find perimeters
            • find areas of squares and rectangles in cm2 of m2


            Weekly Objectives for Year 5








              Tuesday 15 March 2016

              Year 5 Objectives W/C 14/03/2016


              Literacy


              In Year 5 this week, we will be learning:



                    • how to use commas
                    • how to use similes and metaphors to describe a setting
                    (Year 5 assessment week)










                        Maths
                        In Year 5 this week, we will be learning:
                        • how to find non-unit fractions of amounts
                        • how to compare fractions
                        (Year 5 assessment week)


                        Weekly Objectives for Year 5



                        Thursday 10 March 2016

                        Homework Writing Challenge - The Winner

                        As part of our homework over half-term, the children were asked to write a short story based on a photograph they were given.


                        All of the entries were fantastic!  However, one story stood out above the rest.  We hope you enjoy it. 
                        Well done to Frankie in Year 5.







                        TRIPLE T (TIME TRAVELLING TORTOISE)
BY FRANKIE











                        Let me tell you a little story about a Tortoise called Sheldon. From how he went from house pet to the White house. Let’s set the scene the year is 1945 and the allied forces are closing in on the capital of Germany, Berlin! In a secret lab, German scientists had been making a one of a kind time travelling machine to travel back in time to win the war. However, as the bombs drop overhead they rushed to keep it hidden from the allies. So, they built into the shell of a Tortoise, and that tortoise was Sheldon!

                        As the scientists finished a large explosion ripped through the lab as a bomb made a direct hit. As the smoke cleared in the rubble an American soldier, who was searching the lab, spotted Sheldon out of the corner of his eye. Scooping him up to safety in his bag along, with top secret papers that were lying around, he then headed back to his platoon.

                        The war was won. The soldiers went home. Sheldon returned safely home with the soldier where he lived for many years; until the soldier became old and was too ill to look after Sheldon. So, he handed Sheldon and his chest of army treasures over to his grandson, Jimi. Jimi cared for Sheldon for many years not knowing about the amazing treasures Sheldon carried around with him. Until one day Jimi came home from his job and saw that his house had been ransacked by top secret agents of the German army who had also been following him for many weeks. As Jimi checked the damage it looked like they had been searching for Sheldon. But why, this doesn’t make any sense he questioned himself. He picked Sheldon up wondering what they would want in an old slow tortoise like Sheldon. As he stared at Sheldon he noticed his granddads ancient chest that he had left him along with Sheldon. Maybe the answer could be in here he asked himself?

                        Jimi excitedly searched through the old rusty chest, rustling about between old medals and photos he noticed a file that stated top secret. As he read he discovered that the Germans planned to travel back in time to win the war.
                        










                        Tuesday 8 March 2016

                        Year 5 Objectives W/C 07/03/2016





                        Literacy


                        In Year 5 this week, we will be learning:



                            • how to use hyphens 
                            • how to plan and re-draft a story that includes figurative writing
                            • to use descriptive writing to describe characters and a setting






                              Maths
                              In Year 5 this week, we will be learning:
                              • how to use factors and multiples to aid mental equations
                              • how to divide using mental strategies
                              • how to solve multi-step problems involving different operations.






                                Weekly Objectives for Year 5






















                              Monday 7 March 2016

                              Year 6 Objectives W/C 07.03.16

                              Literacy

                              In Year 6 this week, we will be learning:

                              • to revise, edit and improve a piece of writing;
                              • to create a bank of descriptive vocabulary; and
                              • to write a description of an encounter with a beast.


                              Mathematics

                              In Year 6 this week, Miss Samuels' maths set will be learning:

                              • to calculate elapsed time;
                              • to add and subtract units of time;
                              • to read and interpret timetables; and
                              • to apply our knowledge of time to solve real life problems.


                              Mrs Mason and Mrs Leslie's set will be learning:


                              • to find all the possible outcomes in an algebraic equation;
                              • to use algebra when writing a formula; and
                              • to solve formulas which are written algebraically;
                              • to add, subtract, divide and multiply fractions.
                              As a school, we subscribe to the 'My Maths' website to support children in their learning. Please encourage your child to make the most of this fantastic resource.