The last full week of June – 22nd June 2020

June 21, 2020

Welcome to week four of the 2nd Summer Half-term.

Shock-Horror. From now on, the days are getting shorter again since we had our Summer Solstice on Saturday.

The week ahead is pretty normal and since we are in school at least every other day, the lessons should again be much lighter, just like last week. This also means that our responses to Class-Dojo will not be quite as instant.

Have a wonderful week, the last full one before July begins.

Enjoy your learning.

Year 5

 

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Here is your Friday giggle – not just for Michael Mcintyre fans:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEr_84HJbgk

(Even funny when you watch it a 2nd time – sorry if you have watched the clip already.)

Math:

  • Like most Fridays, there is not Arithmetics starter today, but a double main task – or 1 and ½ really.

English:

  • SpaG:

  • Main task: I can use freeze-frame and thought-tracking to further explore characters.

 

Class-Novel Reading:

Please listen to the 4th part of Elizabeth Rinkes‘ reading of “Wonder“(Part 2 – Via Part 4)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kst-gDd27CI

Answer these questions (You can copy-paste these questions into Dojo or a Word-Document and then answer & send it.):

        1. What makes this chapter start in a slightly depressing or emotionally stressful way? Explain.

        2. How does Via summarise the amount of knowledge Scientists have about August‘s “condition“?

        3. What type of group does Via now affiliate/socialise with in school?

        4. How – in your opinion – might this influence Via‘s future school career?

        5. In this part, the circle closes and we are getting back to the Halloween events from Part 1 August. Summarise how Via tells us August felt in the build-up to Halloween.

        6. When in your life did a person close to you disappoint you? How (if) did the problem get solved?

        7. List 3 signs that tell us that August is utterly devastated.

ICT:

Spanish:

  • Being in the middle of our not so new topic “Mi clase“ anymore, …

  • Please simply …

    • go to www.languageangels.com

    • click on “Log-in“ at the top lefthand side

    • click on “Log-in Home School“ → FREE (for language angels schools) → log-in: Howard1986 pw: lahome

    • choose Spanish (top-middle – Spanish flag)

    • choose “Mi clase“ – Lesson 3.

      • Tengo …

        • Go through the video,

        • Give the writing exercise a go.

        • Go to the games section (choose Spanish, Intermediate, scroll down to Mi Clase) and complete …

          • Picture memory

          • What is missing?

  • Thank you for your recordings from last week. Maybe, everyone could send us a recording of their Spanish practise. Double Dojo-Points is what I would say.

  • Have fun.

 

 

 

Homework: As before, use the weekend to catch-up with any outstanding tasks.

But most of all, …

  • … enjoy time with your family, admire the power of nature (in the forecasted thunderstorms) and doing something active like cycling, running, exploring your local park (or even venture further since we are allowed to) …

Now, it is time to say, “Happy Weekend to everybody.”

The Year 5 team who are missing you more and more.

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” . height=”” background_color=”#b7f7fb” border_width=”2″ border_color=”#e95d55″ ]Thursday[/dropshadowbox]

Math:

  • Arithmetics starter:

English:

  • SpaG: Sorry about yesterday‘s mess-up, I (Mr Grundey) took the wrong screenshot and labelled incorrectly. But today I double-checked.

 

Class-Novel Reading:

  • Please listen to the 3rd part of Elizabeth Rinkes‘ reading of “Wonder“(Part 2 – Via Part 3)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sa2mWCDFPiA

  • Answer these questions (You can copy-paste these questions into Dojo or a Word-Document and then answer & send it.):

    1. What did August do at the end of his first day and why was it such a significant thing?

    2. How do we know that Via‘s dad is very proud of her?

    3. Find 3 facts about the author Tolstoy. https://kids.kiddle.co/Leo_Tolstoy

    4. List 3 facts why mum is so protective of August.

    5. How do we know that Via might be a little jealous of how the parents treat August.

    6. Why did Via not want mum to call Miranda’s mum in the morning asking whether she could pick Via up again?

    7. Find out the meaning of the word “pogrom” that was mentioned when talking about dad’s parents. https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/pogrom/333398

    8. Explain the meaning of “like two peas in a pod.

RE/PSHE:

Now there is a short but painful video of the coming of age ritual for

The Sateré-Mawé Coming Of Age Tradition: Bullet Ant Initiation

Now use this note book to create your own Coming of Age ritualRE 25 June

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Maths:

  • Starter:

English: Apologies  to you all. Started writing reports yesterday and seemed to have pushed everything else to the back of my mind

First. listen to Chapter 9 of Floodland. With a scrap of paper note down any phrases  any thing you  learn about Munchkin.https://youtu.be/vx6eNcc7zJI

  • SpaG:

  • Main: Use the notebook to continue thinking about Floodlands Chapter 9weds 24 June PDF

 

Class-Novel Reading:

  • Listen to Elizabeth Rinkes‘ reading of “Wonder“(Part 2 – Via Part 2).

    • Remember, Part 1 finished quite abruptly.

    • Also, the focus/time of the narration goes back to the first day at school

  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EZIGc-6XMU

    Answer these questions (You can copy-paste these questions into Dojo or a Word-Document and then answer & send it.):

      • Research Ipanema and record 5-10 facts.

      • What does Via reckon is one of August’s key problem regarding how he sees himself and how others see him?

      • Explain what a janitor is.

      • Explain the word heyday.

      • Which High school did Miranda, Ella and Via get accepted at?

      • What made Miranda a special friend to Via and August?

      • How did Via and Miranda’s relationship change? Why do you think that was?

      • How did Via feel about the changes and how do we as the reader know?

      • What surprised Via when she asked August about his first day at school?

Music:

  • Have you done the “MakingMusic“ session 5 yet?

  • When visiting Seesaw, you will notice, there are a few tasks to finish as well. Have fun.

    • Songwriting 1-3

    • Nutrocker & Fortnight Dance

    • Virtual piano and keyboard labelling.

  • Well done to the ones amongst you who have already completed these.

Geography: I can describe the journey of a river I.

        • One feature is missing and that is a so-called levee which is a natural or man-made structure that which prevents flooding of the countryside. However it also confines the flow of the river resulting in higher and faster water flow and increased danger and destruction lower down the course of the river.

      • Complete the overview (choose Hot, Hotter or Hottest): Su2-Wk4-Journeyofariver .doc (answer electronically) Su2-Wk4-Journeyofariver .pdf (print)

      • Optional 1:

  • Optional: Over the next week, have a browse and choose & watch a “Rivers“ programme from the BBC:

 

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First of all, please find here the weekly News: FIRSTNEWS_731

Secondly, for the history of our country after the terrible devastation during the 2nd World War, the 22nd June is a very memorable and important day.

Do you know?

It is “Windrush Day“ → Find out more, here https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/43793769

Complete at least 2 of the activities:

Windrush ReadingComprehension-Hot          Windrush ReadingComprehension-Hotter        Windrush ReadingComprehension-Hottest

Maths:

  • Starter:

English:

  • SpaG:

 

Class-Novel Reading:

  • We have now reached the second part of the book. The perspective changes to August‘s sister Via.
  • Listen to Elizabeth Rinkes‘ reading of “Wonder“(Part 2 – Via Part 1).

  • Answer these questions (You can copy-paste these questions into Dojo or a Word-Document and then answer & send it.):

    • Who was David Bowie? Find 3-5 facts.
    • Why is Daisy (sorry to Daisy in Cannon Street) the only celestial body that doesn’t orbit August? Explain.
    • Describe Via’s character. Why could you call her a role-model?
    • Explain what Via means when she says that the universe is changing and the planets are falling out of it.
    • Which country is mum’s family/parents from?
    • How did Via practise being a big sister? What do you think about this little annecdote?
    • How does Via see August? Why do you think that is? Explain.
    • Explain how Granny and Via have a special bond/connection.
    • Explain why Via hated herself for a second.
    • Who have you got a very special connection with? What has made your bond special?
    • Explain why Via describes August to us, the reader.

 

Science: I can describe and explain how metamorphic rock is formed.

 

 

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Maths:

  • Starter:

  • Today, please follow lesson 6 identifying and describing reflection.

    • https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/to-identify-and-describe-reflections/activities/1

English:

  • SpaG:

 

      • Here are some important links:

 

Class-Novel Reading:

  • We have now reached part 10 of Elizabeth Rinkes‘ reading of “Wonder“(Part 1 – August Part 10: The Cheese Touch; Costumes; The Bleeding Scream).

  • Answer these questions (You can copy-paste these questions into Dojo or a Word-Document and then answer & send it.):

    1. Why did the chapter “The Cheese Touch“ receive that name/title? Explain.

    2. Who is Ms Rubin and how do you think she felt about what happened during the Science experiment?

    3. What costume would you wear for Halloween if you were August?

    4. What is mum’s hidden talent?

    5. Describe what was unusual on the morning of Halloween.

    6. How did August feel at first when he went through school toward the classroom? Explain why.

    7. Why do you think Julian dressed up as Darth Sidious? Explain how that supports your opinion of Julian.

    8. Explain how you would have felt as August when he heard Jack saying, “if I looked like him, seriously, I think I’d kill myself.”?

    9. When have you ever felt (even a little bit) like that – incredibly disappointed as if the ground under your feet gave away? How was the problem resolved?

    10. Predict how the story might now change, especially the “friendship” between Jack and August.

DT: