Thursday 

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English

Making sentences of three - writing game

The power of three is a well-known device used by writers. In this game, we will produce sentences with three chunks. Today, we will write sentences of three for description of an object, a character and a setting.

Example description of an object: 

The clock had a rusted frame, a scratched face and patches of its original vibrant colour.

Your turn ... write a sentence of three to describe the candle.

Example description of a character:

The queen was wicked, manipulative and evil-spirited.

Your turn ... write a sentence of three to describe the king.

Example description of a setting:

The room was smothered in cobwebs clinging to every corner, vegetation crept through the flapping doors and tatty chairs stood unloved and filthy.

Your turn ... write a sentence of three to describe the shed.

Maths

Year 4

Compound Shapes

Worksheet

Answers

Year 5

Lesson video - Area of Irregular Shapes

Worksheet

Answers

Science

Properties and Changes of Materials

This week we are investigating the properties of materials. Click the link for information on how to identify the properties and why they are used for specific objects.

Properties of materials

Investigate some objects around your home and identify some of their properties, aim for three. Think about their:

Thermal conductivity

Electrical conductivity

Magnetism

Hardness

Solubility

Transparency

Insulator

Use this sheet to help you record your ideas Properties of materials

PSHCE - Health and well-being

Go through the power-point, thinking carefully about the points being made.

Healthy Diet

List or draw your ideas for a healthy diet. 

Then write about the impact of a good night's sleep.

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