English L.O: To discuss words and phrases that capture the readers interest. 

Activity 1: Listen to Chapter 5 of 'Skellig' on the Learning --> Stories page of the website.

Year 5

Today, we are going to identify and discuss how the authors use of language can be used to capture their interest and imagination!

Activity 2: Open up the file below titled 'Y5 Reading Activity'. Once you have opened the file, there are 2 activities for you to complete: 'Blockbuster' and 'A Roller-coaster of Persuasion'. For both of these activities, read the text carefully and follow the instructions at the top of each page. See 'helpful hints' below.

Activity 3: Once you are finished, check your answers using 'Y5 Reading Activity (Answers)' when you have completed all 3 tasks.

Year 6

Today, we are going to identify and discuss how the authors use of language can be used to capture their interest and imagination!

Activity 2: Open up the file below titled 'Y6 Reading Activity'. Once you have opened the file,there are 3 activities for you to complete: 'Examination Blues', 'The Chase' and 'A Talent for Talking. For all three activities, read the text carefully and follow the instructions at the top of each page. See 'helpful hints' below.

Activity 3: Once you are finished, check your answers using 'Y6 Reading Activity (Answers)' when you have completed all 3 tasks.

Helpful Hints!

• Alliteration happens when words that start with the same sound (not just the same letter) are used repeatedly in a phrase or sentence.
• A simile is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things. The simile is usually in a phrase that begins with the words "as" or "like."
• A metaphor is a figure of speech that is used to make a comparison between two things that aren't alike but do have something in common. Unlike a simile, where two things are compared directly, using like or as, a metaphor's comparison is more indirect, usually made by stating something is something else
• Onomatopoeia is when a word describes a sound and actually mimics the sound of the object or action it refers to when it is spoken (e.g. crash or splash)
• Personification is when you give an animal or object qualities or abilities that only a human can have.
• An adjective is a describing word.

Maths

Activity 1: Complete one page of your Mental Arithmetic book. If you are able to, mark your work with a parent, adult or older sibling at home. 

Activity 2: Click the link below to access White Roses' 'Friday Maths Challenges'! You do not need to complete them all but attempt as many as you can! As Y5 & 6, you should focus on challenges 3-10.

Friday Maths Challenge

Challenge Answers

Computing L.O.: To create digital art

Your Mondrian style digital art last week was fantastic! Thank you to those of you who shared it with me. This week you will be looking at cubism, in particular an artist called Pablo Picasso. This type of art will allow you to use your creativity more than last week. You will need to have your imaginations switched on and maybe think outside of the box when producing your masterpieces!

I have attached your instructions below. Enjoy, be creative and have fun!

P.E.