8.50am

Word of the Day GIST

Remember:

definition    word class    syllables    synonyms    antonyms    use

9am

PE

Choose something from the Sports Grid we shared at the beginning of term.

9.30am

Independent Reading

Have you been given a suggested reading list by your new school?  We know some do.  Anything you like the look of on there?

10.00am

Maths

10.45am

Break

In Thailand, it is illegal to leave the house without your underwear on.

11.00am

Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling

Using Standard English.

11.15am

English

We’ve had great fun reading and listening to Holes over the last few weeks but it’s time for something completely different today.  We’re going to use a short animation to inspire us for this week’s writing and our afternoons’ learning will also link.

We’re sure some of you will want to finish reading or listening to Holes as well so we’ve included another week of quizzes as well.

12.30pm

Lunch

How many months have 28 days?  All of them!  Think about it …

How does a dog cross a river without getting wet?

1.30pm

Art

The leaf is a really important symbol in Origins.  This afternoon we’d like you spend some time creating a piece of artwork linked to leaves.  We’re going to leave the choice of exactly what you do up to you.  We’ve included some ideas but you aren’t limited to these: you might have another idea.

Over dinner, maybe?

Philosophical Question

Is chess a sport?  Why do you think that?