Literacy Homework - Fog!!

The below photographs were taken yesterday by @MPSinthesky, a Twitter account managed by those flying London's police helicopters.  They do a very important job protecting our city, and they also get a great view, which they like to share!

The first picture shows the fog covering everything but the very centre of London, and the second one is of Canary Wharf, with the skyscraper buildings poking out above the fog!

The pictures really made my imagination start to race! Imagine if the fog was thicker? Imagine if it didn't go away? What if the fog started to creep into the buildings?  If anyone is reading The Magician's Nephew with Mr Wright, you may have read about a very thick, mysterious foggy light...

Imagine you are in the middle of this foggy city. Write a description of your surroundings. Think about what you can see and hear. How do you feel? Are there other people around you? Who might you meet there?

Let your imagination go for a wander into this strange new place! 

I look forward to reading your contributions by Wednesday 18th December. 

Remember to 'Think it, Say it, Write it and Check it' before publishing.

 

Literacy Homework - Description

It's (nearly...) Christmas!

Watch this video link.

It describes a journey in pictures.

 

The journey is long and hard, but it is important to the traveller.

I would like you to write a description of the journey.

Use your most carefully thought out sentences, with interesting, descriptive vocabulary.

 

Think it, say it, write it, check it !!!!
 

You can write your entry on the blog or on paper.

I look forward to seeing them by Wednesday 4th December.

Happy writing!

 

Miss Cleary

Literacy Homework - Write A Letter

THE WINDMILL FARMER

This short animation film is about a conscientious farmer who tends to his crop of windmills and watches them blossom through the seasons until sadly they are damaged by a fierce winter storm!

Ideas to Think About!

Can you plant a windmill and do they need watering? What is the creator trying to say?

At the beginning the farmer is optimistic and hopeful. Is this true throughout the film? Explain your answer.

Are windmills good for the environment? Explain.

Do windmills spoil the landscape and why?

Your Task

Option 1

Research wind turbines and write a letter of support to the farmer commenting on his beautiful 'crop' and his efforts to help the environment.

Option 2
Research wind turbines and write a letter of complaint to the farmer about how his wind farm is spoiling the countryside.

Things to Remember 

Take notes when researching or planning your letter - organisation is key!

Think it, say it, write it, check it !!!!

Click here to see how we structure a formal letter.

Due Date: Wednesday 27th November

You may write your letter on paper and bring it into school if you prefer :)

Literacy Homework - Making Electricity

During Science Week we explored electricity and found out how it is generated.

This is one of the websites we thought was very useful, have a look:

Electricity

YOUR TASK: Write a paragraph explaining how electricity is made, remember to use scientific vocabulary.

You could have a go at describing different methods if that's too easy!

How about hydro-electric power? Or nuclear energy?

Please have your blog entries written by Wednesday 19th November!

Literacy Homework - Victorian Schools

On Monday, you met Mr Wilberforce and experienced a day in a Victorian school room.

What do you think it would have been like to go to school in Victorian times?  Think about what children learned and how, what the punishments were like and how it might have felt.

You can look at the below images and website if you want to find out more.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/victorian_britain/victorian_schools/ 

                                    

YOUR TASK

Imagine that you are a Victorian school child then write a recount of your day.

You could plan it using a skeleton (see last week’s blog post for help and think about the one you did yesterday).Remember to ‘think it’ and ‘say it’ before you write!

I look forward to seeing your blog post before Wednesday 30^th October!

I have been super impressed with your comments thus far, but remember to offer support to one another as well, by suggesting a wish.

Literacy Homework - A Perfect Day Diary Entry

This picture looks like it might be somewhere I would have a Perfect Day!  A Perfect Day could be anything!  A trip out; a day with your friends; going to a party with your family; it’s something that makes you feel happy!

We have been finding out about diary entries, which are a type of recount.

This is the skeleton we have looked at, as well as the structure and language features we discussed too!

If you look at this website, you can find a whole diary to read online.  It might help you with some ideas:  Diary Entry Link

I want you to picture your ‘Perfect Day’!  It could be a day which you imagine, or even a day which you have really experienced.

Plan a diary entry for your ‘Perfect Day’ using the skeleton (we have used this skeleton before in class – remember, use it as a memory jogger to help you plan).

When you have planned it, write your diary entry as a reply on the blog.

Remember the non-negotiables! 

·         Full stops and capital letters

·         Paragraphs

·         Interesting details for your audience

·         Past tense

·         Chronological order

Literacy Homework - Shapes

This week in Maths we have been investigating.....

shape.

We have talked about the properties of different 2D and 3D shapes, and looked at various paintings and sculptures which use shapes.

Can you identify any 2D shapes in the Paul Klee painting entitled 'Landscape with Sunset? Write about what you can see in full sentences. Can you use any of the mathematical vocabulary discussed in class?

Look at the pictures of everyday 3D shapes.

  

             

Can you remember the proper names for each shape? Write a couple of sentences to tell me about their properties. Can you give me other examples of 3D shapes seen in every day life?

Remember to think your sentences through carefully before writing, then proof read it before publishing.

Please respond by Wednesday 16th October.

Happy shape hunting Waterloo Class!

Miss Cleary

              
             

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Literacy Homework - Who is Leif Ericson?

Leif Ericson is a very famous Viking. Can you remember what he is known for?

Your Task

    

I would like you to research Leif Ericson using either the internet or books from the Library, then write a paragraph about him as a comment on this post. Try to include details about his birth, where he came from, what he did, if he had any famous family members and any other interesting facts you come across.

Remember to take notes while you are researching. Once you have done that you need to organise them into a clear, carefully structured paragraph.

To practice your sentences remember to 'think, say then write'. I will also be looking for accurate spelling and punctuation so read over your work before hitting the publish button!

If you want to practice checking sentences you could play the 'Sentence Doctor' game first. Click here.

Your comment should be posted by Wednesday 9th October. Happy researching Waterloo class.

Literacy Homework - Newspaper Reports

Over the past week we have been looking at the features of a newspaper article and how to plan a successful piece of writing so we thought we would give you another opportunity to write an article based on a photo. After all, a picture is worth a thousand words, or so the saying goes.

Your Task

Let the image below absorb you, let it tell you a story. Once you are sure you hear it in your mind, start jotting down the 'who, where, when, what, why and how'. Now I want you to write a headline and lead paragraph as a comment on this blog page. Try and use 'wow' adjectives and...... be creative! 

Welcome

Welcome Waterloo Class

 

 

 

Your blogging adventure starts here!

 

 

Please take the time to read the blogging rules before you add comments and share ideas.

 

 

 

Miss Cleary