WB. 27.04.20
Monday 27th April
Star of the Day: Staz
for completing her My Maths learning!
Morning Workout
Good morning everyone, it’s really important while we’re at home to exercise regularly to keep us fit, strong and healthy. Try these routines in between your other online lessons and use your one exercise allowance per day to run, walk or cycle whilst sticking to social distancing rules!
Complete Monday's live PE lesson with Joe Wicks on his YouTube channel.
Click on the link below and try the Jumping Jax Gym workout.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhCM0C6GnrY
Click on the link below to try some alternative activities.Learning Links
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_A_HjHZxfI
English
(In high school this lesson combines reading and writing so we will call it this from now on in preparation)
Genre for this week: Newspaper
Click on the link below to complete and follow the instructions carefully to complete the reading comprehension. There is a quiz to complete at the end of lesson so make sure you press ‘reveal’ to get your score!
https://www.thenational.academy/year-6/english/newspaper-reading-comprehension-fact-retrieval-year-6-wk1-1/
SPAG
Click on the link below to remind yourself how to use punctuation and paragraphs accurately. There are 2 videos to watch and 3 activities to complete.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zhy72sg
Sporty Spelling
Choose from the bronze, silver or gold challenge to complete a wordy workout. Bronze is a recap of homophones; silver is a recap of the year 3 and 4 spelling list and gold is a recap of the year 5 and 6 spelling list.
Maths
Starter activity: Play 'What are the odds?' using the link below.
https://natwest.mymoneysense.com/students/students-8-12/
Click on the White Rose link below and select Summer Term Week 2 - Angles in special quadrilaterals.
https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-6/
Watch the online tutorial for Lesson 1 (angles in special quadrilaterals) and complete the activity on the same page. You can also use the answers link to check your work.
Remember to log into your MyMaths and complete any of the set activities
Topic
History
Click on the link below to find out all about the Ancient Egyptians. When you have watched the videos, have a go at the Ancient Egypt quiz! You could even try to make your very own pyramid treasure tomb, using the step-by-step guide provided.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z4tyvk7
Have a really great day!
Tuesday 28th April
Star of the Day: Sami
For great communication skills on the telephone and a positive attitude
Morning Workout
Good morning everyone, if you didn’t have a go at any of the new routines below try them out today. Also, use your one exercise allowance per day to run, walk or cycle whilst sticking to social distancing rules!
Complete Tuesday's live PE lesson with Joe Wicks on his YouTube channel.
Click on the link below and try the Jumping Jax Gym workout.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhCM0C6GnrY
Click on the link below to try some alternative activities.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_A_HjHZxfI
English
Genre for this week: Newspaper
Click on the link below to complete and follow the instructions carefully to complete the reading comprehension and fact retrieval. There are quizzes to complete at the beginning and the end of lesson, so make sure you press ‘reveal’ to get your scores!
SPAG
Click on the link below to recap the grammatical skills that are needed to create a successful newspaper article.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z2yycdm/articles/z2gk9qt
Sporty Spelling
Click on a link below to choose a wordy workout.
Maths
Starter activity: Play 'How a bank works' using the link below.
https://natwest.mymoneysense.com/students/students-8-12/
Click on the White Rose link below and select Summer Term Week 2 - Angles in regular polygons
https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-6/
Watch the online tutorial for Lesson 2 (angles in regular polygons) and complete the activity on the same page. You can also use the answers link to check your work.
Remember to log into your MyMaths and complete any of the set activities.
Topic
Geography
Click on the link below to learn about different types of settlements. When you have watched the videos, have a go at completing activities 1 and 2 to test your knowledge about what you have learnt!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zrkx6v4
Remember to take some time out to get creative!
Have a great day everyone!
Wednesday 29th April
Star of the Day: Benedetta
for doing a super job with her online Maths learning!
Morning Workout
Happy Wednesday everyone! If you haven’t yet had a go at any of the new routines below try them out today.
Complete Wednesday's live PE lesson with Joe Wicks on his YouTube channel.
Click on the link below and try the Jumping Jax Gym workout.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhCM0C6GnrY
Click on the link below to try some alternative activities.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_A_HjHZxfI
Try some of these new activities by clicking on the link below; there are loads to choose from every day! You can download a tracking sheet for some of the activities to track your progress.
https://www.greatersport.co.uk/media/3473/gm-stay-home-menu-yellow-and-black.pdf
Also, use your one exercise allowance per day to run, walk or cycle whilst sticking to social distancing rules!
English
Genre for this week: Newspaper
Click on the link below and follow the instructions carefully to complete the Identifying Features of a Text activities. There are quizzes to complete at the beginning and the end of lesson, so make sure you press ‘reveal’ to get your scores!
SPaG
Click on the link below to recap what a verb is then complete the activity and the quiz.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zwwp8mn/articles/zpxhdxs
Sporty Spelling
Click on a link below to choose a wordy workout.
Maths
Starter activity: Play 'Trash or treasure?' using the link below.
https://natwest.mymoneysense.com/students/students-8-12/
Click on the White Rose link below and select Summer Term Week 2 - Problem Solving
https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-6/
Watch the online tutorial for Lesson 3 (problem solving) and complete the activity on the same page. You can also use the answers link to check your work.
Remember to log into your MyMaths and complete any of the set activities.
Topic
Science
Click on the link below to learn about the movement of the Earth, and other planets, relative to the Sun in the solar system. Once you have watched the video clips and read the information, have a go at completing the activities to apply what you have learnt.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zk7fy9q
Remember to take time to do something creative - maybe try a non-screen activity from the link at the top of our web page too!
Thursday 30th April
Star of the Day: Niamh
For successfully completing lots of online work!
Morning Workout
Morning everyone! If you haven’t yet had a go at any of the new routines below try them out today.
Complete Thursday's live PE lesson with Joe Wicks on his YouTube channel.
Try some of these new activities by clicking on the link below; there are loads to choose from for every day! You can download a tracking sheet for some of the activities to track your progress.
https://www.greatersport.co.uk/media/3473/gm-stay-home-menu-yellow-and-black.pdf
Also, use your one exercise allowance per day to run, walk or cycle whilst sticking to social distancing rules!
English
Genre for this week: Newspaper
Click on the link below and follow the instructions carefully to complete the Using Direct Speech to Write Quotes activities. There are quizzes to complete at the beginning and the end of lesson, so make sure you press ‘reveal’ to get your scores!
Spag
Click on the link below to recap what a pronoun is then complete the activity and the quiz.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zwwp8mn/articles/z37xrwx
Spelling
Choose a challenge below to complete a wordy workout:
Maths
Starter activity: Play 'Memory cards' using link below.
https://natwest.mymoneysense.com/students/students-8-12/
Click on the White Rose link below and select Summer Term Week 2 - Problem Solving.
https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-6/
Watch the online tutorial for Lesson 4 (problem solving) and complete the activity on the same page. You can also use the answers link to check your work.
Remember to log into your MyMaths and complete any of the set activities.
Topic
Music
Some great activities for those of you who love to sing!
Click on the link below to learn more about techniques that you can use to develop your confidence when singing. When you have watched the videos and read any information given, have a go at the activities provided. Happy singing!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zkx3bdm
Remember to take time to get some fresh air and to do something creative!
Friday 1st May
Morning Workout
Morning everyone! Let’s finish the week really strongly and have at least 30 minutes of vigorous exercise and activity before you start your other lessons. If you haven’t yet had a go at any of the new routines below try them out today.
Complete Friday's live PE lesson with Joe Wicks on his YouTube channel or try some of these new activities by clicking on the link below; there are loads to choose from for every day! You can download a tracking sheet for some of the activities to track your progress.
https://www.greatersport.co.uk/media/3473/gm-stay-home-menu-yellow-and-black.pdf
Also use your one exercise allowance per day to run, walk or cycle whilst sticking to social distancing rules!
English
Genre for this week: Newspaper
Click on the link below and follow the instructions carefully to complete the ‘Writing a Newspaper Report’ activities. There are quizzes to complete at the beginning and the end of lesson, so make sure you press ‘reveal’ to get your scores!
https://www.thenational.academy/year-6/english/newspaper-writing-a-newspaper-report-year-6-wk1-5/
Spag
Click on the link below to recap what a passive verb is then complete the activity and the quiz.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zwwp8mn/articles/zsx2b82
Sporty Spelling
Click on a challenge below to complete a wordy workout:
Maths
Click on the WhiteRose link below and complete the Friday Maths Challenge.
https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-6/
Remember to log into your MyMaths and complete any of the set activities.
Topic
Well-being (Transition to Secondary school)
Click on the link below to find out more about starting Secondary school. Here you will find videos and other links to help you learn a little bit more about the transition from Primary to Secondary school.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zj2grj6
Have a really great day and enjoy your weekend!