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Friday 5th March 2021

 

  • When you have read 5 times, remember to send a photo of your reading record to golden.tickets@gadevalley.herts.sch.uk by 10am.
  • Have you seen Mr Barron's Briefing?
  • Well done for all of your efforts with home learning! I am really proud of you all. You are true Gade Valley learning CHAMPs! I am so excited to see you all next week! smiley

Let’s Celebrate!

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Once Upon a Time

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Thursday 4th March 2021


It’s World Book Day! I hope you enjoy the activities today!

 

  • When you have read 5 times, remember to send a photo of your planner to golden.tickets@gadevalley.herts.sch.uk by Friday at 10am.
  • Secret Reader is back! Can you guess who it is?
  • Have you seen Mr Barron's Briefing from yesterday?

Once Upon A Time

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Wednesday 3rd March 2021

 

  • When you have read 5 times, remember to send a photo of your planner to golden.tickets@gadevalley.herts.sch.uk by Friday at 10am so that you can enter the competition.
  • Secret Reader is back! Can you guess who it is?

Reading Comprehension - We are looking at poetry this week. Please read the poem below and answer the questions.

Handwriting and Spelling

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English - we are learning to write a limerick.

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Maths - Take 5.

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PSHE - Healthy Me

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Daily Tasks:

  • TT Rockstars- 15 minutes
  • Spelling Frame- this week's focus is spelling rule 59 under Y5 & 6 words- 15 minutes
  • Reading with an adult- 15 minutes

Once Upon a Time

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Tuesday 2nd March 2021

 

  • When you have read 5 times, remember to send a photo of your planner to golden.tickets@gadevalley.herts.sch.uk by Friday at 10am so that you can enter the competition.
  • Secret Reader is back! Can you guess who it is?

Handwriting and Spelling

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English - we are learning to write acrostic poems.

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Maths - Take 5.

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Science: Continue to learn about states of matter with the Oak Academy. Today's lesson is: How do particles behave inside solids, liquids and gases? Enjoy!

Once Upon a Time

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Monday 1st March 2021

 

  • Look out for Mr Barron's Briefing today.
  • Send a picture of your reading record to golden.tickets@gadevalley.herts.sch.uk by 10am Friday.

It's St David's Day. Read all about it in today's reading comprehension.

Handwriting and Spelling

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English - we are learning to revise our SPaG learning.

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Maths - Take 5.

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French: For today’s lesson, please log in to the Language Angels website using the log in details given to your parents. Select the Chez Moi unit from the Intermediate Level Challenge section. Then select Lesson 2. Here you will learn how to say different rooms in the house. Click through the slides to practise your pronunciation, then complete one of the activities of your choice. Enjoy! 

PE

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Once Upon a Time

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Friday 26th February 2021

 

 

  • When you have read 5 times, remember to send a photo of your reading record to golden.tickets@gadevalley.herts.sch.uk by 10am today.
  • Look out for Mr Barron's Briefing today.

Handwriting and Spelling

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English - we are learning to finish our persuasive letters.

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Maths - Take 5.

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Art: Practise your drawing skills by selecting one of the videos to follow on the #DrawWithRob website. There are plenty to choose from, including animals, aliens and monsters. I have posted below how to draw a self-portrait, but you can choose to draw whatever you like from the website. Have fun!

#DrawWithRob Self Portrait

Thursday 25th February 2021

 

Zoom call at 11:30 today. You can bring show and tell. You will also need a pen and paper.

 

  • When you have read 5 times, remember to send a photo of your reading record to golden.tickets@gadevalley.herts.sch.uk by Friday at 10am.
  • Have you seen Mr Barron's Briefing?
  • Secret Reader is back! Can you guess who it is?
  • Have you been playing TT Rockstars? Remember it is a class effort to play everyday for 15 minutes.

Reading Comprehension - Since we will be learning about rivers today, get a head start and read all about them here.

Handwriting and Spelling

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English - we are learning to write a persuasive argument.

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Maths - we are learning to convert between improper and mixed number fractions.

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Geography: Our new topic this half term is rivers. Watch the Oak Academy lesson: Where are the world's rivers? You will be learning about the rivers around the world, focusing on the continents of South America, Africa and Europe. Enjoy!

Once Upon a Time

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Wednesday 24th February 2021

 

  • When you have read 5 times, remember to send a photo of your reading record to golden.tickets@gadevalley.herts.sch.uk by Friday at 10am.
  • Look out for Mr Barron's Briefing.
  • Secret Reader is back! Can you guess who it is?
  • Have you been playing TT Rockstars? Make sure to play for at least 15 minutes.

Handwriting and Spelling

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English - we are learning to plan a persuasive argument.

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Maths - we are learning to find fractions of amounts.

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PSHE - Healthy Me!

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Once Upon a Time

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Tuesday 23rd February 2021

 

  • When you have read 5 times, remember to send a photo of your planner to golden.tickets@gadevalley.herts.sch.uk by Friday at 10am so that you can enter the competition.
  • Have you seen Mr Barron's Briefing?
  • Secret Reader is back! Can you guess who it is?
  • Have you been playing TT Rockstars? We really improved at the end of last half term, let’s keep it up! 

Handwriting and Spelling

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Reading Comprehension - Read the extract and answer the questions. The guidance PDF helps you understand the type of questions being asked.

English - we are learning to use conjunctions.

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Maths - we are estimating and using the grid method.

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Science: This half term we are learning about Physical and Chemical Changes. Please watch the Oak Academy lesson here, where you will learn what happens during a state of change. You will learn about the properties of solids, liquids and gases and how to identify changes of state. Enjoy.

Once Upon a Time

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Monday 22nd February 2021

 

Welcome back! I hope that you all had a lovely half term!

 

  • When you have read 5 times, remember to send a photo of your planner to golden.tickets@gadevalley.herts.sch.uk by Friday at 10am so that you can enter the competition.
  • Have you seen Mr Barron's Briefing today?
  • Secret Reader is back! Can you guess who it is?
  • Have you been playing TT Rockstars? We really improved at the end of last half term, let’s keep it up! 

Reading - Have you read a really good book this half term? Maybe you have just finished your AR book? Share what you've read by completing this book review.

Handwriting and Spelling

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English - we are learning to read examples of persuasive writing.

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Maths - we are learning to use the grid method.

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Mrs Watson’s Maths Challenge

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French: Our new topic this half term is ‘Chez Moi’ which means my home. For today’s lesson, please log in to the Language Angels website using the log in details given to your parents last half term. Select the Chez Moi unit from the Super Level Challenge section. Then select Lesson 1. Here you will learn how to say where you live. Click through the slides to practise your pronunciation, then complete one of the activities of your choice. There is an extension task called More Challenge if you want to challenge yourself further. Enjoy! 

Once Upon a Time

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Friday 12th February 2021

 

Well done everyone for completing a fantastic half term of home learning. You are all true Gade Valley learning CHAMPS!

 

  • Make sure to look at the Special Message from all the staff.
  • Look out for Mr Barron's Briefing.
  • Send in a picture of your reading record by 10am today at golden.tickets@gadevalley.herts.sch.uk

Today is Charles Darwin's birthday! Read all about him in today's reading comprehension.

Handwriting and Spelling

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We Write Challenge!

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Take 5 - Multiplication and Division.

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Art: Last lesson you had a go at some paper crafts with the Oak Academy. Today, have some fun creating some origami paper crafts. Below are some you could try, or you could  watch some videos with other ideas. There is an example one below, but there are plenty more online.  Enjoy!

Easy Origami - Step By Step

Once Upon a Time

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Thursday 11th February 2021

 

Zoom call today at 11:30. You can bring show and tell. You will also need a pen and paper.

 

 

  • When you have read 5 times, remember to send a photo of your planner to golden.tickets@gadevalley.herts.sch.uk by Friday at 10am so that you can enter the competition.
  • Have you seen Mr Barron's Briefing on Wednesday?
  • Secret Reader is back! Can you guess who it is?
  • Have you been playing TT Rockstars this week? Play for at least 15 minutes.

Reading Comprehension - Please choose a challenge.

Handwriting and Spelling

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We Write Challenge!

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Take 5 - Can you find the buried treasure using your maths skills?

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Nine times table | Multiplication hand trick

Geography/Computing: You have done an amazing job learning about mountains this half term. I would like you to create a PowerPoint about a mountain. You can also choose to do some further research about other mountains that you still would like to learn. Below are some videos for top tips when using PowerPoint and a planning sheet to help you decide what to include in each slide. If you do not have access to PowerPoint, don't worry, you can create a poster on a piece of paper instead filled with interesting facts and drawings. I can't wait to see your creations - enjoy! 

PowerPoint Tips and Tricks

Power Point Tutorial

Once Upon a Time

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Wednesday 10th February 2021

  • Send a picture of your planner when you have read 5 times to golden.tickets@gadevalley.herts.sch.uk by 10am on Friday. So far this half term we have had 2 winners, let's get another!
  • Send your Secret Reader guesses by 10am Thursday.
  • Make sure you watch Mr Barron's Briefing.
  • Remember to play TT Rockstars for at least 15 minutes, we really need to improve our scores!

In Once Upon a Time we have read lots of books by Michael Morpurgo. Read all about the author in today's reading comprehension.

Handwriting and Spelling

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We Write Challenge - writing an announcement.

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Take 5 - converting units of measure.

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BBC Bitesize video - What is a measurement? Click here.

BBC Supermovers song - Measurement with Max and Harvey. Click here.

PSHE - Dreams and Goals

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Once Upon a Time

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Tuesday 9th February 2021

  • When you have read 5 times, remember to send a photo of your planner to golden.tickets@gadevalley.herts.sch.uk by Friday at 10am so that you can enter the competition.
  • Have you seen Mr Barron's Briefing?
  • Secret Reader is back! Can you guess who it is?
  • Have you been playing TT Rockstars this week? Let's try and get into the top 3 this week!

It's Safer Internet Day! Read all about it by completing this reading comprehension. You can choose your challenge.

E-Safety Week: Today at 11:00am, I would like you to watch the BBC Live Lesson about E-Safety. The link to the BBC Live lesson is here however you can also watch it on CBBC. It is for 25 minutes.

Handwriting and Spelling

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We Write Challenge - continuing a story.

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Take 5 - revising shapes.

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What is a measurement? https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z9sfr82/articles/zqf4cwx
Measurements song: https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/supermovers/ks2-maths-measurement-with-max-and-Harvey/zdv2cqt

Once Upon a Time

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Monday 8th February 2021

  • When you have read 5 times, send a picture of your reading record to golden.tickets@gadevalley.herts.sch.uk by 10am Friday.
  • Please make sure you are spending at least 15 minutes on TT Rockstars a day. 

Reading Comprehension - Please choose 1 challenge.

Handwriting and Spelling

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English - We Write Challenge.

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Maths - Take 5.

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zsjqtfr/articles/zsbd7p3

Mrs Watson’s Maths Challenge - email d.watson@gadevalley.herts.sch.uk by Monday evening.

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French: This afternoon, please use the log in details which were sent to you last week to access this website: https://www.languageangels.com/homeschoolOnce you have logged in, select the topic 'Manger et Bouger (Healthy Lifestyle)' which is under the Super Challenge Level section. Select lesson 2 and practise pronuncing different foods in French. Then have a go at the 'Food Article Sort' activity. For an extension, try the writing challenge too. 
 

Once Upon a Time

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Friday 5th February 2021

  • Deadline for golden ticket entry is 10am. Send a picture of your reading record to golden.tickets@gadevalley.herts.sch.uk.
  • Look out for Mr Barron's Briefing today.

Reading Comprehension - Please choose 1 challenge to complete.

Handwriting and Spelling

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English - we are learning to finish our non-chronological reports.

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Maths - we are learning to consolidate our understanding of addition and subtraction strategies from this week.

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Once Upon a Time

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To continue looking after our wellbeing, today I would like you to create a Positive Paper Chain. Have fun!

5 Mindfulness Exercises for Kids 🌟😊 | Cosmic Kids

5 easy and practical mindfulness techniques kids from the age of 5+ can use to self-regulate, calm down, tune into their listening and sharpen concentration....

Thursday 4th February 2021

 

Zoom call today at 11:30. You can bring show and tell.

 

  • When you have read 5 times, email a picture of your reading record to golden.tickets@gadevalley.herts.sch.uk.
  • Secret Reader guesses need to be sent in by 10am today. 
  • Don't forget to do your bit for TT Rockstars. Play for at least 15 minutes.

Reading Comprehension - today is an extract from a fictional story set in the rainforest. It's interactive so you can complete the comprehension on the screen if you prefer!

Handwriting and Spelling

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English - we are learning to start writing a non chronological report.

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Maths - we are learning to solve word problems using addition and subtraction methods.

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R.E. - Buddhist Worship

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Design your own version of Prayer Flag

Once Upon a Time

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Wednesday 3rd February 2021

  • Please make sure you watch the new Secret Reader! Can you guess who it is?
  • When you have read 5 times, email goldentickets@gadevalley.herts.sch.uk with a picture of your reading record.
  • Accelerated Reader: you can complete the quizzes for the books you have read on the Accelerated Reader website.
  • Don't forget to watch Mr Barron's Briefing.

Welcome to Wellbeing Wednesday!

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Children's Mental Health Week assembly - with BAFTA Kids and Oak National Academy

We've teamed up with BAFTA Kids and Oak National Academy to create a free assembly featuring pupils and well known-faces discussing the theme of 'Express You...

As you are watching the assembly, here are some questions to try and answer. 

*How do you like to express yourself creatively? How does it make you feel?

*If you could design your own hat (or other item of clothing) to express yourself, what would it be like and why?

*Why not have a go at your own Draw your Feelings activity? 

*If you had magical powers, what spell would you cast?

Tuesday 2nd February 2021

 

  • Make sure you are doing your bit for TT Rockstars. We need to get higher in the competition. Play for 15 minutes.
     
  • When you have read 5 times, please email golden.tickets@gadevalley.herts.sch.uk.
     
  • Make sure you have watched Mr Barron's Briefing.

Reading Comprehension: Read about this interesting rainforest animal to help with your English today. Then answer the questions.

Handwriting and Spelling

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English- we are learning to research about a rainforest animal.

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Maths - we are learning to subtract decimals using counting up.

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Science: Continue to learn about Forces by clicking here. In this lesson, we will recap the definition of non-contact forces. We will also investigate gravity and gravitational force and learn about Galileo by completing an investigation. Finally, we will learn about magnetic force, including some uses for magnets.

Once Upon a Time

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Monday 1st February 2021

 

*When you have read 5 times, remember to send a photo of your planner to golden.tickets@gadevalley.herts.sch.uk by Friday at 10am.

 

*If you are on Accelerated Reading then you can complete the quizzes for the books you have read. Your logins are in your planners. Accelerated Reader website.

 

*Have you seen Mr Barron's Briefing on Friday?

 

*Secret Reader is back! Can you guess who it is?

Reading Comprehension - since this week we are learning about rainforest animals, today I'd like you to read all about rainforests.

Handwriting and Spelling

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English - we are learning to read examples of non chronological reports.

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Maths - we are learning to add amounts of money using column addition.

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French: For today's lesson, I would like you to complete an online lesson. You will be sent log in details for this website: https://www.languageangels.com/homeschool

Please log in and select 'Unit 6: Manger et Bouger (Healthy Eating)' under the 'Super Challenge Level' heading. Then select 'Lesson 1'. Listen and copy the pronunciations of different items of food, then complete the writing activity. Here, you will need to draw pictures of the food items and label them using the word bank. If you are able to, you can print the sheet given and label the pictures that have been done for you, but you do not have to. Have fun!

Mrs Watson’s Maths Challenge

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Please email your answers to d.watson@gadevalley.herts.sch.uk by Monday evening.

PE

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physical.ed@gadevalley.herts.sch.uk

Once Upon a Time

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Friday 29th February 2021

 

*Send a picture of your reading record to show you have read 5 times by 10am today.

 

*Look out for Mr Barron's Briefing today.

Reading Comprehension - please complete pages 28-29.

Handwriting and Spelling

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English - we are learning to give instructions when playing a game.

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Maths - Take 5!

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Art: Please complete the Oak Academy lesson which introduces you to some creative crafts. You will be completing some paper weaving as part of your activity today. I hope you enjoy it!

Daily Tasks:

TT Rockstars- 15 minutes

Spelling Frame- this week's focus is spelling rule 55 under Y5 & 6 words- 15 minutes

Reading with an adult- 15 minutes

Once Upon a Time

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Thursday 28th January 2021

 

ZOOM CALL AT 11:30 TODAY. You can bring show and tell. You will also need a pen and paper.

 

*Please watch Mr Barron's Briefing. There is a very special visitor!

 

*Send in your picture of your reading record to golden.tickets@gadevalley.herts.sch.uk by 10am Friday.

 

*Secret Reader deadline is 10am today.

Handwriting and Spelling

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Reading Comprehension - please complete pages 26-27.

English - we are learning to re-read our work and improve it.

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Maths - we are learning to convert measurements.

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Geography - we are learning to advertise mountains as tourist destinations.

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Once Upon a Time

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Wednesday 27th January 2021

 

*Secret Reader is back! Click here to watch. Send your guesses in by Thursday 10am.*

 

*Have you read 5 times yet? When you have, make sure to email golden.tickets@gadevalley.herts.sch.uk before 10am Friday.*

Reading Comprehension- pages 24-25.

Handwriting and Spelling

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English - we are writing a set of instructions.

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Maths - we are learning to weigh items and convert from grams to kilograms.

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R.E. - Buddhism

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Once Upon a Time

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Tuesday 26th January 2021

 

*Watch Mr Barron's latest briefing here.*

In Science today you are continuing to learn about forces. For your reading comprehension today, read all about Sir Isaac Newton.

Spellings & Handwriting

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English today is a practical lesson! All the KS2 teacher's have been busy making Rice Krispie cakes. Watch the video below to see how we did it.

Your task today is to cook or bake something: it could be your breakfast, lunch or dinner (or a treat for you and your family!). You may wish to create Rice Krispie cakes like we did or create something completely different. Remember to write down your ingredients and equipment as you will need this information later in the week. I would love to see pictures of you cooking!

Making Rice Krispie Cakes!

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Maths - we are learning to classify triangles.

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Watch the videos about triangles here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zcktjsg

Once Upon a Time

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Science: Continue learning about forces by completing this online lesson: click here. Here you will learn about contact forces. You will learn about air and water resistance, and examine what balanced and unbalanced forces are. As well as that, you will learn about friction. Enjoy!

Monday 25th January 2021

*Well done to Royal Cash for being the top TT Rockstar in the school! Royal Cash, Nona Myman and Kate Iero were our top three - good job you guys!! yes*

 

*We need lots more golden tickets!!! We normally have a much higher number in our class...please don't forget to send an email to golden.tickets@gadevalley.herts.sch.uk to say you read 5 times by 10am.*

*As part of our learning about Instructions in English this week, we would like you to make a food item on Tuesday. You can choose what you want to make; you could help cook dinner or even bake some treats for your family. As you are cooking/baking please ensure that you make a list of all of the equipment that you use and a list of ingredients. Enjoy!*

Since we are learning about instructions in English this week, please complete the reading comprehension on the recipe below.

Spellings and Handwriting.

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English - we are reading and finding features of instructions.

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Maths - we are learning to use short division.

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French - Le Petit Dejeuner au Cafe.

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Once Upon a Time

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Friday 22nd January 2021

 

*Please send a picture of your reading record showing that you have read 5 times to 

goldentickets@gadevalley.herts.sch.uk before 10am. Will we get another winner?*

 

*Watch Mr Barron's Briefing here.*

Reading Comprehension - please complete pages 22-23.

Handwriting

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English - we are learning to edit and improve our writing.

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Maths - we are learning to use long multiplication with carrying.

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You've worked super hard! Take a moment to practise some mindfulness with this art activity. No need to print, you could draw the circles yourself!

Daily Tasks:

TT Rockstars- 15 minutes

Spelling Frame- this week's focus is spelling rule 51 under Y5 & 6 words- 15 minutes

Reading with an adult- 15 minutes

Once Upon A Time

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Thursday 21st January 2021

 

*Zoom call today at 11:30. You can bring some show and tell.•

 

*Please watch Mr Barron's latest briefing.*

*Please send a photo of your planner with your 5 reads to goldentickets@gadevalley.herts.sch.uk*

* Accelerated Reader: you can complete the quizzes for the books you have read. Your logins are in your planners. Accelerated Reader website*

Reading Comprehension - please complete pages 16-17.

Handwriting

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English - today we are writing character descriptions.

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Maths - today we are revising short multiplication and starting to use long multiplication.

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Geography - we are learning about mountain climates.

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Daily Tasks:

TT Rockstars- 15 minutes

Spelling Frame- this week's focus is spelling rule 51 under Y5 & 6 words- 15 minutes

Reading with an adult- 15 minutes

Once Upon A Time

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Wednesday 20th January 2021

* Remember to send the photos of your reading records to golden.tickets@gadevalley.herts.sch.uk by Friday at 10am.*

 

Reading Comprehension - please complete p14-15.

Handwriting and Spelling

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English - we are learning to plan a character for a character description.

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Please watch the BBC videos by clicking here. The slides for the text are also below as it may appear slightly blurry for you. TOP TIP: you may want to use an online thesaurus to help you with some good vocabulary, as well as the word mats attached below.

Maths - we are learning to multiply numbers using the short multiplication method.

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R.E. Buddhism

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Once Upon A Time

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Tuesday 19th January 2021

*Make sure to watch Mr Barron's briefing. Click here.*

Reading Comprehension - p12-13 CGP book.

Handwriting and Spellings

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English - we are learning to identify what makes a good character description.

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Here is the link to the videos for today's English lesson: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/ztvp2v4

Maths - we are doubling and halving to solve calculations mentally.

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Science: Our topic is Forces, and today's lesson is all about measuring the size of forces. Please follow this link to complete the Oak Academy lesson about Isaac Newton. Watch the video then complete the quiz at the end. I hope you find it interesting. 

Daily Tasks:

TT Rockstars- 15 minutes

Spelling Frame- this week's focus is spelling rule 51 under Y5 & 6 words- 15 minutes

Reading with an adult- 15 minutes

Once Upon A Time

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Monday 18th January 2021

*Have you watched Mr Barron's Briefing? We have a golden ticket winner...*

Reading Comprehension - please complete pages 10-11 of your CGP book.

Handwriting & Spelling

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English - today we are learning to edit and improve sentences.

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Maths - today we are learning to use mental methods to multiply numbers.

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French: Please learn about the names for breakfast items in French. Watch the video below to practise pronouncing some of the items. Then complete the activity where you will need to label the French foods on the picture. You do not have to print this, you could draw the pictures with the French names next to them instead. There are vocabulary cards and a poster to help you. Enjoy!

 

The link to the YouTube video in case it hasn't worked: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLXDONyrWO8

Here are some of the breakfast words in French. Listen to the pronunciation and have a go saying each item.

Daily Tasks:

TT Rockstars- 15 minutes

Spelling Frame- this week's focus is spelling rule 51 under Y5 & 6 words- 15 minutes

Reading with an adult- 15 minutes

PE

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Once Upon A Time

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Friday 15th January 2021

It was lovely to see you all on the Zoom call yesterday! I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did and are looking forward to the next one!

Well done for completing another fantastic week of home learning. Please send your proudest pieces of work to my class email address: year5@gadevalley.herts.sch.uk. I'd love to see it!

 

*TT Rockstars Battle today Y5 vs Y2 at 11-12.*
*Deadline for the golden tickets draw is 10am today*

Reading Comprehension - please choose 1 challenge from the PDF below all about Marcus Rashford!

Handwriting & Spellings

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English - we are learning to use conjunctions to create cohesion.

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Maths - we are learning to solve calculations using partitioning.

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Daily Tasks:

TT Rockstars- 15 minutes

Spelling Frame- this week's focus is spelling rule 37 under Y5 & 6 words- 15 minutes

Reading with an adult- 15 minutes

Art - we are learning to paint or draw a mountain landscape.

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Once Upon A Time

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Thursday 14th January 2021

 

Zoom call today at 11:30am.


*Today's TT Rockstars battle is Strumming Steadman vs Giddy Galley at 9:30-10:30am. Good luck! I know you can win again!*A HUGE well done - we beat the Wild Wests yesterday in the TT Rockstars battle. Fantastic job everyone! yes


*Don't forget to send a picture of your planner with your 5 reads to goldentickets@gadevalley.herts.sch.uk by 10am Friday.*

 

*Please watch Mr Barron's assembly here.*

Reading Comprehension - please complete p8-9.

Handwriting & Spelling

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English - we are learning to use subordinating conjunctions.

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Maths - we are learning to solve subtraction calculations by counting up.

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Choose challenge A B or C.

Geography - we are learning about mountain ranges.

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Daily Tasks:

TT Rockstars- 15 minutes

Spelling Frame- this week's focus is spelling rule 37 under Y5 & 6 words- 15 minutes

Reading with an adult- 15 minutes

Once Upon A Time

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Wednesday 13th January 2021

*There is a TT Rockstars tournament Strumming Steadmans vs Wild West today at 11-12. Please take part!*

*When you have read 5 times, remember to send a photo of your planner to golden.tickets@gadevalley.herts.sch.uk by Friday at 10am so that you can enter the competition.*

Handwriting & Spelling

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English - we are learning to use co-ordinating conjunctions.

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Maths - we are learning to solve subtraction calculations mentally.

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PSHE - lesson 2

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Daily Tasks:

TT Rockstars- 15 minutes

Spelling Frame- this week's focus is spelling rule 37 under Y5 & 6 words- 15 minutes

Reading with an adult- 15 minutes

Once Upon A Time

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Tuesday 12th January 2021

*Good news! The golden ticket draw is back and start this week. When you have read 5 times, email goldentickets@gadevalley.herts.sch.uk with a picture of your reading record.*

*Please watch Mr Barron’s briefing.*

Reading Comprehension - please complete page 4 and 5.

Handwriting and Spellings

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English - we are learning to use different clauses

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Maths - we are learning to use number facts to solve addition calculations

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Please choose either challenge A, B or C (Questions 1-2).

PE with Miss Layman

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How to do a burpee - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLBImHhCXSw

Science - we are learning to identify forces

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Daily Tasks:

TT Rockstars- 15 minutes

Spelling Frame- this week's focus is spelling rule 37 under Y5 & 6 words- 15 minutes

Reading with an adult- 15 minutes

Once Upon A Time

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Monday 11th January 2020

*Watch Mr Barron's Briefing today - click here to see it*

*There is a TT Rockstars Tournament today: Y5 vs Y4 at 11am-12pm. Please log in at this time and take part!*

Spelling & Handwriting

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Reading- CGP - p2 and 3. You will be collecting a hard copy today.

English - today we are learning to use adverbs.

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Maths - today we are learning to round numbers.

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Choose either A or B to complete. Box C is the extension today. There is no need to print this out.

Daily Tasks:

TT Rockstars- 15 minutes

Spelling Frame- this week's focus is spelling rule 37 under Y5 & 6 words- 15 minutes

Reading with an adult- 15 minutes

French: Complete the BBC lesson about food and drink. Read the information and click on the sound buttons to hear the words being said. Then have a go at the mini quiz. After that, complete the activity below, and draw your favourite and least favourite foods. Then label them in French. There are some examples of food in French on the sheet, but you can also the names of food and drinks you have learnt on the BBC page. 

Once Upon A Time

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Friday 8th January 2021

* Make sure to watch Mr Barron's assembly today: click here to watch it. *

Spellings and Handwriting part 1

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Spelling strategies -part 2

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Maths - today we are adding and subtracting numbers using place value.

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Please complete these sums.

This is a set of optional extension tasks.

English - today we are learning to use better adjectives. (Part 1)

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English part 2

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Daily Tasks:

TT Rockstars- 15 minutes

Spelling Frame- this week's spelling rule is 54 on Y5/6 page - 15 minutes

Reading with an adult- 15 minutes

Art: Today we are learning about drawing using tone. We will be using pencil to create tone. Tone is when an artist uses layers of shading to show light, medium and dark tones when drawing something. Have a look through the PDF to see some examples, then have a go at the activity. At the end of the activity, there is a peer assessment section that does not need to be completed. There is also an optional extension activity. Enjoy!

Once Upon A Time

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Thursday 7th January 2021

Daily Tasks:

TT Rockstars- 15 minutes

Spelling Frame - please go to Year 5 and 6 and choose another game for Spelling Rule 54 - 15 minutes

Reading with an adult- 15 minutes

Spelling & Handwriting: Find the root words then write a line of each word!

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Maths - today we are learning to order and compare numbers.

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English - today we are learning about verbs.

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Geography: Our topic this half term is 'Mountains'. Please follow this link to the BBC Bitesize page and watch the video and read the information about mountains. Then have a go at the quiz. After that, please research any famous mountain of your choice and produce a poster with some interesting facts and pictures of your mountain. Please make it colourful and you can present it however you like. I look forward to seeing your fantastic work!

Once Upon A Time

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Wednesday 6th January 2021

Happy New Year!

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Reading Comprehension - Please read the text 'Gertrude Ederle' and answer the questions.

Handwriting - we are practising spelling some key curriculum words.

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In English we are learning about nouns. This is p4 of your SPaG CGP book.

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In Maths we are learning about place value.

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PSHE - Dreams and Goals

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Daily Tasks:

TT Rockstars- 15 minutes

Spelling Frame - please go to Year 5 and 6 and choose a game for Spelling Rule 54 - 15 minutes

Reading with an adult- 15 minutes

Once Upon A Time - we are reading “The Butterfly Lion” by Michael Morpurgo.

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