8.50am

Word of the Day SCROUNGE

Remember:

definition    word class    syllables    synonyms    antonyms    use

9am

PE

You’ll need a partner for today’s activity.  Once you’ve found one, stand in front of them – no touching!  You now need to mirror each other’s actions.  Try to be as physical as you can: star jumps, press ups, squats, etc.

9.30am

Independent Reading

Where do you like to read?  Have you got a favourite chair to sit in?  Do you prefer to be in bed?

10am

Comprehension

You’ll need to use your comprehension skills this week as you do your research for your biography: make sure you understand what you are reading about your chosen person rather than copying chunks of text.

10.15am

Maths

Dividing with fractions

11am

Break

If you haven’t already had a break, take one now – you’ve earned it!

11.20am

Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling

Direct and indirect speech again today.

When you rewrite direct speech as indirect speech, you don’t need to use exactly the same words as long as the meaning is the same, e.g. “The noise level is far too high,” complained Mrs Athey can be rewritten as Mrs Athey complained it was too noisy in the classroom.

Have a go at these examples, trying to summarise the content rather than repeat it exactly:

1. “I’m just popping to the shops.  Does anyone want anything?” asked Mrs Pullin.
2. “I want to do some baking this afternoon so I’ll need flour, eggs, butter and sugar,” Mrs O’Brien replied.
3. “Why don’t you make a chocolate cake?  Get some cocoa powder, as well,” suggested Mrs Kempe.

11.30am

Biographies

Time to start writing today.

12.30pm

Lunch

Which is better: sandwich, wrap or baguette?

1.30pm

Enquiry

RE: What is more valuable – peace or money?

Over dinner?

Philosophical Question

Does it matter if you are a boy or a girl?