Year 3
Friday 5th 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.*
*Have you seen Mr Barron's Briefing today?*
*A MASSIVE WELL DONE for all of your Home Learning- I have been really proud of the Incredible work that you have been doing, you are amazing Gade Valley learning CHAMPs! I am so excited to see you all next week! Have a lovely weekend*
Let's Celebrate!
Once Upon a Time
Thursday 4th 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?*
*Have you seen Mr Barron's Briefing from yesterday?*
*I hope you have a wonderful World Book Day and enjoy the different activities!*
Once Upon a Time
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?*
In Handwriting/Spellings this week we are learning about: suffixes -tion and-ation.
Reading Comprehension
Your Reading comprehension activity today is based on Roald Dahl. Choose which challenge you want to complete. You do not need to print off the text or answer sheet, just write your answers in your purple book.
In English today, we are learning to revise our SPaG knowledge.
In Maths today, we are completing a Take 5 challenge.
PE
If you would like to take part in some additional PE activities, you could have a go at:
Cosmic yoga (click here)
Go Noodle (click here)
It is lovely weather today so why not go for a long walk or cycle with your family. What do you notice about the flowers?
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Daily Tasks:
TT Rockstars- 20 minutes
Spelling Frame- 15 minutes
Reading with an adult- 20 minutes
*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*
Once Upon a Time
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?*
In Handwriting/Spellings this week we are learning about: Suffixes -tion and -ation.
Reading Comprehension
Your Reading comprehension activity today is based on the story Treasure Island. Choose which challenge you want to complete. You do not need to print off the text or answer sheet, just write your answers in your purple book.
In English today, we are learning to Revise our SPaG knowledge.
If you are unsure of any of the SPaG terms, here are some links to activities to help remind you.
In Maths today, we are completing a Take 5 Challenge.
Science
For Science today, Mrs Steadman has set you a quiz to complete. Good Luck!
Daily Tasks:
TT Rockstars- 20 minutes
Spelling Frame- 15 minutes
Reading with an adult- 20 minutes
*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*
Once Upon a Time
Monday 1st 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.*
*Have you seen Mr Barron's Briefing today?*
*Secret Reader is back! Can you guess who it is?*
In Handwriting/Spellings this week we are learning about: Suffixes -tion and -ation.
Reading Comprehension
Your Reading comprehension activity today is based on the FA Cup. Choose which challenge you want to complete. You do not need to print off the text or answer sheet, just write your answers in your purple book.
In English today, we are learning to write an Acrostic Poem.
In Maths today, we are completing a Take 5 Challenge.
French
For French today, I would like you to design your own zoo. In your zoo, there must be at least 5 different animals and you need to draw the animals and label them in French. I have attached a pdf below of different animals in French as well as the video that you watched previously to help remind you of how to pronounce the names in French. I hope you enjoy designing your French zoo! Challenge: Can you write the number of each animal in French too? For example deux lion = 2 lions.
Daily Tasks:
TT Rockstars- 20 minutes
Spelling Frame- 15 minutes
Reading with an adult- 20 minutes
*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*
Once Upon a Time
Friday 26th 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 Briefings this week?*
*Secret Reader is back! Can you guess who it is?*
*Have you been playing TT Rockstars over half term? Let's try really hard this week to see if we can get into the top 2 this week!*
Handwriting/Spellings: This week we are looking at adding the suffix -less and -ful.
Reading Comprehension
Your Reading comprehension activity today is based on the Incredible landing on Mars. You do not need to print off the text or answer sheet, just write your answers in your purple book.
In English today, we are learning to write a Free Verse Poem.
In Maths today, we are learning to create our own pictogram and data questions.
Art
In art this afternoon, I would like you to choose what you want to draw from the website below. I have chosen a Robin as it featured in my Maths data investigation, however you can choose any of the videos to follow. Enjoy!
Daily Tasks:
TT Rockstars- 20 minutes
Spelling Frame- 15 minutes
Reading with an adult- 20 minutes
*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*
Thursday 25th 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 on Monday?*
*Secret Reader is back! Can you guess who it is?*
*Have you been playing TT Rockstars over half term? Let's try really hard this week to see if we can get into the top 2 this week!*
Handwriting/Spellings: This week we are looking at adding the suffix -less and -ful.
Reading Comprehension
Your Reading comprehension activity today is based on Instructions. You do not need to print off the text or answer sheet, just write your answers in your purple book.
In English today, we are learning to Investigate Free Verse Poetry.
In Maths today, we are learning to Interpret data on a Pictogram.
PSHE - Healthy Me!
Once Upon a Time
Daily Tasks:
TT Rockstars- 20 minutes
Spelling Frame- 15 minutes
Reading with an adult- 20 minutes
*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*
Wednesday 24th 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 on Monday?*
*Secret Reader is back! Can you guess who it is?*
*Have you been playing TT Rockstars over half term? Let's try really hard this week to see if we can get into the top 2 this week!*
Handwriting/Spellings: This week we are looking at adding the suffix -less and -ful.
Reading Comprehension
Your Reading comprehension activity today is based on Instructions. You do not need to print off the text or answer sheet, just write your answers in your purple book.
In English today, we are learning to understand and write a Haiku poem.
As mentioned in the video, here is the link for the video to help remind you about syllables.
BBC Bitesize Counting Syllables (Click here)
In Maths today, we are learning to present data as a Pictogram.
PE
If you would like to take part in some additional PE activities, you could have a go at:
Cosmic yoga (click here)
Go Noodle (click here)
It is lovely weather today so why not go for a long walk or cycle with your family. What do you notice about the flowers?
Daily Tasks:
TT Rockstars- 20 minutes
Spelling Frame- 15 minutes
Reading with an adult- 20 minutes
*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*
Once Upon a Time
Tuesday 23rd February 2021
* I look forward to seeing you on our Zoom Call at 11:30am 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 so that you can enter the competition.*
*Have you seen Mr Barron's Briefing on Monday?*
*Secret Reader is back! Can you guess who it is?*
*Have you been playing TT Rockstars over half term? Let's try really hard this week to see if we can get into the top 2 this week!*
Handwriting/Spellings: This week we are looking at adding the suffix -less and -ful.
Reading Comprehension
Your Reading comprehension activity today is about Instruction Puzzles. You do not need to print off the text or answer sheet, just write your answers in your purple book.
In English today, we are learning to understand and write a kenning poem.
In Maths today, we are learning to interpret data in a table.
Science
For Science today, you will be learning all about the muscles in a human body. Mrs Steadman would like you to watch the video clip first, then complete the quizzes. Finally answer the questions on the sheet below.
Daily Tasks:
TT Rockstars- 20 minutes
Spelling Frame- 15 minutes
Reading with an adult- 20 minutes
*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*
Once Upon a Time
Monday 22nd February 2021
I hope that you all had a lovely half term!
*Have you a go at Mrs Watson's Maths Challenge? The Challenge is below*
*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 over half term? Let's try really hard this week to see if we can get into the top 2 this week!*
Handwriting/Spellings: This week we are looking at adding the suffix -less and -ful.
Reading Comprehension
Your Reading comprehension activity today is Instructions on how to play a game. You do not need to print off the text or answer sheet, just write your answers in your purple book.
In English today, we are learning to improve sentences.
In Maths today, we are learning to present data using tables.
Computing
In Computing today, I would like you to complete 2 Activities. Firstly, I would like you to play Dance Mat Typing- you do not need to start at level 1, you can begin from the level you reached in school. Please play for at least 15 minutes.
Secondly, you are going to be finding out about databases (this is linked to our Maths too this week!). Click on the links below to complete the activities. Have fun! Challenge: What databases could we use in school? Ask your parents if they use any databases in their work.
Mrs Watson's Maths Challenge
Once Upon a Time
Daily Tasks:
TT Rockstars- 20 minutes
Spelling Frame- 15 minutes
Reading with an adult- 20 minutes
*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*
Friday 12th 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 on Wednesday?*
*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!*
Have a lovely half term, you have worked so hard and I am so proud of you all! You are fantastic learning CHAMPs.
Handwriting/Spellings: This week we are looking at words that have the suffixes -ment and -ness.
Reading Comprehension
Your Reading comprehension activity today is about Greta Thunberg. Choose which Challenge you want to complete today. You do not need to print off the text or answer sheet, just write your answers in your purple book.
In English today, we are going to be completing a We Write challenge.
In Maths today, we are learning to solve a mystery using all our Maths skills from this half term.
Art
In art this afternoon, I would like you to draw a self-portrait. Follow the instructions on the video below to help you. Enjoy!
Once Upon a Time
Thursday 11th 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 on Wednesday?*
*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!*
Handwriting/Spellings: This week we are looking at words that have the suffixes -ment and -ness.
Reading Comprehension
Your Reading comprehension activity today is about Garden Birds. Choose which Challenge you want to complete today. You do not need to print off the text or answer sheet, just write your answers in your purple book.
In English today, we are going to be completing a We Write challenge.
In Maths today, we are going to be doing a Take 5 lesson based on your learning from this half term.
PSHE - Dreams and Goals
Daily Tasks:
TT Rockstars- 20 minutes
Spelling Frame- 15 minutes
Reading with an adult- 20 minutes
*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*
Once Upon a Time
Wednesday 10th 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 on Monday?*
*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!*
Handwriting/Spellings: This week we are looking at words that have the suffixes -ment and -ness.
Reading Comprehension
Your Reading comprehension activity today is about Chinese New Year and The Year of the Ox. Choose which Challenge you want to complete today. You do not need to print off the text or answer sheet, just write your answers in your purple book.
In English today, we are going to be completing a We Write challenge.
In Maths today, we are going to be doing a Take 5 lesson based on your learning from this half term.
PE
If you would like to take part in some additional PE activities, you could have a go at:
Cosmic yoga (click here)
Go Noodle (click here)
Daily Tasks:
TT Rockstars- 20 minutes
Spelling Frame- 15 minutes
Reading with an adult- 20 minutes
*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*
Once Upon a Time
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 on Monday?*
*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!*
*I'm looking forward to seeing you on the Zoom Call today at 11:30am.*
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/Spellings: This week we are looking at words that have the suffixes -ment and -ness.
In English today, we are going to be completing a We Write challenge.
In Maths today, we are going to be doing a Take 5 lesson based on your learning from this half term.
Science
In Science today, Mrs Steadman would like to watch the lesson from The Oak National Academy: What are the Major Bones in the human Body (click here).
Then choose which Challenge you want to complete.
Daily Tasks:
TT Rockstars- 20 minutes
Spelling Frame- 15 minutes
Reading with an adult- 20 minutes
*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*
Once Upon a Time
Monday 8th 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 on Friday?*
*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!*
Mrs Watson's Maths Challenge- email your answers to d.watson@gadevalley.herts.sch.uk by Monday evening. Good Luck!
Reading Comprehension
Your Reading comprehension activity today is about Internet Safety Day. Choose which Challenge you want to complete today. You do not need to print off the text or answer sheet, just write your answers in your purple book.
Handwriting/Spellings: This week we are looking at words that have the suffixes -ment and -ness.
In English today, we are going to be completing a We Write challenge.
In Maths today, we are going to be doing a Take 5 lesson based on your learning from this half term.
Challenge 3: Using the numbers from either Challenge 1 or 2, Create 3 column addition sums and 3 column subtraction sums to complete.
EXTENSION: Choose one of your sums and write a word problem involving those numbers.
E-Safety Week (Computing)
This week is E-Safety week with Internet Safety Day being on Tuesday 9th February. I would like you to first watch this video about your Digital footprint (click here) . After, I would like you to complete your digital footprint- you can either used the attached pdf or draw around your own foot and add information about your digital footprint.
Daily Tasks:
TT Rockstars- 20 minutes
Spelling Frame- 15 minutes
Reading with an adult- 20 minutes
*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*
Once Upon a Time
Friday 5th 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 on Wednesday?*
*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!*
Handwriting/Spellings: Our focus this week is words ending in -al and -ally.
Reading Comprehension
Your Reading comprehension activity today is about Emperor Penguins. Read the text and then answer all the questions. You do not need to print off the text or answer sheet, just write your answers in your purple book.
In English today, we are learning to complete our polar animals non-chronological report.
Miss Kavanagh’s Polar Bear report.
In Maths today, we are learning to solve addition and subtraction problems involving g and kg.
PSHE
Today for PSHE, I would like you to read through the PDf about Pride and then complete the activity: What am I proud of? Enjoy!
You could also complete the Cosmic Yoga video below.
Daily Tasks:
TT Rockstars- 20 minutes
Spelling Frame- 15 minutes
Reading with an adult- 20 minutes
*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*
Once Upon a Time
Thursday 4th 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 on Wednesday?*
*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!*
Handwriting/Spellings: Our focus this week is words ending in -al and -ally.
Reading Comprehension
Your Reading comprehension activity today is about Ernest Shackleton. You need to pick which challenge you want to complete: Challenge 1 (1 star), Challenge 2 (2 star) or Challenge 3 (3star). You do not need to print off the text or answer sheet, just write your answers in your purple book.
In English today, we are learning to write the first 3 sections of our Non-chronological report.
In Maths today, we are learning to read scales in kilograms.
R.E. - Sikh Rights of Passage
Daily Tasks:
TT Rockstars- 20 minutes
Spelling Frame- 15 minutes
Reading with an adult- 20 minutes
*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*
Once Upon a Time
Wednesday 3rd 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.*
*Secret Reader is back! Can you guess who it is?*
*It was so lovely to see you on the Zoom Call yesterday, I hope you enjoyed our special guest!*
Welcome to Wellbeing Wednesday!
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?
PE
Tuesday 2nd 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 on Monday?*
*Secret Reader is back! Can you guess who it is?*
*Looking forward to seeing you on the Zoom call at 11:30am today*
Handwriting/Spellings: Our focus this week is words ending in -al and -ally.
Reading Comprehension
Your Reading comprehension activity today is about polar animals. You do not need to print off the text or answer sheet, just write your answers in your purple book.
In English today, we are learning to research our non-chronological report.
In Maths today, we are learning to Estimate and Measure in grams.
In Science today, we are learning to sort animals based on their skeletons.
Daily Tasks:
TT Rockstars- 20 minutes
Spelling Frame- 15 minutes
Reading with an adult- 20 minutes
*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*
Once Upon a Time
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 so that you can enter the competition.*
*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?*
Handwriting/Spellings: Our focus this week is words ending in -al and -ally.
Reading Comprehension
Your Reading comprehension activity today is about David Attenborough. You need to pick which challenge you want to complete: Challenge 1 (1 star), Challenge 2 (2 star) or Challenge 3 (3star). You do not need to print off the text or answer sheet, just write your answers in your purple book.
In English today, we are learning to understand the key features of non-chronological reports.
In Maths today, we are learning to read scales in grams.
Geography- Volcanoes
For your Geography lesson this afternoon, I would like you to go through the Powerpoint: World's Most Dangerous Volcanoes (see link below for the Powerpoint and if you cannot access this, I have saved it as a PDF too). Then complete the activity sheet- labelling on a world map the different volcanoes. There are 3 different challenges that you can choose from. You do not need to print out the Powerpoint/PDF with the information on. If you can't print out the world map, make a list of the Volcanoes and which country they are in. Good Luck!
CHALLENGE: Research one of the world's Most Dangerous Volcanoes and write 5 facts about it.
Once Upon a Time
Mrs Watson's Maths Challenge- email your answers to d.watson@gadevalley.herts.sch.uk by Monday evening. Good Luck!
Friday 29th January 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.*
*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 today?*
*Secret Reader is back! Can you guess who it is?*
Handwriting/Spellings: This week we are learning about adding the suffix -ly.
Reading Comprehension
Your Reading comprehension activity today is about David Walliams. You need to pick which challenge you want to complete: Challenge 1 (1 star), Challenge 2 (2 star) or Challenge 3 (3star). You do not need to print off the text or answer sheet, just write your answers in your purple book.
In English today, we are learning to give instructions verbally.
In Maths today, we are learning to create our own Top Tips poster.
Science
For your Science today, Mrs Steadman would like to follow the link for this lesson from The Oak National Academy and complete the work.
Once Upon a Time
Thursday 28th January 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.*
*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 from Monday?*
*Secret Reader is back! Can you guess who it is?*
Handwriting/Spellings: This week we are learning about adding the suffix -ly.
Reading Comprehension
Your Reading comprehension activity today is a Mystery story. You do not need to print off the text or answer sheet, just write your answers in your purple book.
In English today, we are learning to Improve and publish our instructions.
In Maths today, we are learning to solve problems involving adding and subtracting fractions.
R.E. Sikhism
Once Upon a Time
Wednesday 27th January 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.*
*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 from Monday?*
*Secret Reader is back! Can you guess who it is?*
Handwriting/Spellings: This week we are learning about adding the suffix -ly.
Reading Comprehension
Your Reading comprehension activity today is a Mystery story. You do not need to print off the text or answer sheet, just write your answers in your purple book.
In English today, we are learning to write a set of instructions.
In Maths today, we are learning to Add and Subtract fractions with the same denominator.
PE
If you would like to take part in some additional PE activities, you could have a go at:
Cosmic yoga (click here)
Go Noodle (click here)
Once Upon a Time
Tuesday 26th January 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.*
*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 from Monday?*
*Don't forget our Zoom Call is at 11:30 today*
Handwriting/Spellings: This week we are learning about adding the suffix -ly.
Reading Comprehension
Your Reading comprehension activity today is a Mystery story. You do not need to print off the text or answer sheet, just write your answers in your purple book.
English
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 Chocolate Rice Krispie cakes!
In Maths today, we are learning to Subtract fractions with the same denominator.
Science
For your Science today, Mrs Steadman would like to follow the link for this lesson from The Oak National Academy and complete the work.
Once Upon a Time
Monday 25th January 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.*
*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 from Friday?*
*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!*
Handwriting/ Spellings: This week we are learning about adding the suffix -ly.
Reading Comprehension
Your Reading comprehension activity today is a Mystery story. You do not need to print off the text or answer sheet, just write your answers in your purple book.
In English today, we are learning to use Imperative verbs.
In Maths today, we are learning to add fractions with the same denominator.
Geography/ Computing
Today, I would like you to use the following website to find out some interesting facts about Volcanoes: National Geographic for kids. Can you create a poster about Volcanoes. You can either complete your poster on paper or as a Microsoft Word document/ Powerpoint- it is up to you.
In your poster, you must include information on:
*How Volcanoes are made (tectonic plates),
*The different layers of a volcano (using your work from previous lesson)
*Different types of Volcanoes.
EXTENSION: Can you name some of the biggest/most dangerous volcanoes in the world.
Once Upon a Time
Friday 22nd January 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.*
*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*
Handwriting/ Spellings: This week we are learning about using apostrophes to show possession in singular and plural words.
Reading Comprehension
Your Reading comprehension activity today is an adventure story. You do not need to print off the text or answer sheet, just write your answers in your purple book.
In English today, we are learning to complete our own character description.
In Maths today, we are learning to identify patterns in times tables.
French
Our new topic for French is "Les Animaux". Please watch the video, I have also attached a Powerpoint that you could use to help you. Finally, choose which Challenge you want to complete. Good Luck!
Once Upon a Time
Thursday 21st January 2021
* Have you seen Mr Barron's Briefing from Wednesday? If not click here*
*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.*
*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*
Reading Comprehension
Your Reading comprehension activity today is an adventure story. You do not need to print off the text or answer sheet, just write your answers in your purple book.
Handwriting/ Spellings: This week we are learning about using apostrophes to show possession in singular and plural words.
In English today, we are learning to write our own character description.
In Maths today, we are learning to solve word problems.
Religious Education - Sikhism
Once Upon a Time
Wednesday 20th January 2021
* Have you seen Mr Barron's Briefing from Monday? If not click here*
*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.*
*Thank you for joining the Zoom call yesterday, it was so lovely to see you!*
Reading Comprehension
Your Reading comprehension activity today is an adventure story. You do not need to print off the text or answer sheet, just write your answers in your purple book.
Handwriting/ Spellings: This week we are learning about using apostrophes to show possession in singular and plural words.
In English today, we are learning to create our own character.
In Maths today, we are learning to multiply and divide by 8.
PE
If you would like to take part in some additional PE activities, you could have a go at:
Cosmic yoga (click here)
Go Noodle (click here)
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Once Upon a Time
Tuesday 19th January 2021
* Have you seen Mr Barron's Briefing from Monday? If not click here*
*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.*
*Check out the TT Battle of the Bands results here*
*Don't forget our Zoom call at 11:30am today! Looking forward to seeing you*
Reading Comprehension
Your Reading comprehension activity today is an adventure story. You do not need to print off the text or answer sheet, just write your answers in your purple book.
Handwriting/ Spellings: This week we are learning about using apostrophes to show possession in singular and plural words.
In English today, we are learning to describe a character.
In Maths today, we are learning to multiply and divide by 4.
Science
Once Upon a Time
Monday 18th January 2021
* Have you seen Mr Barron's Briefingfrom Friday? If not click here*
*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.*
Reading Comprehension
Your Reading comprehension activity today is about Fossils. Using the attached pdf, choose which challenge you want to complete. You do not need to print off the text or answer sheet, just write your answers in your purple book.
Handwriting/ Spellings: This week we are learning about using apostrophes to show possession in singular and plural words.
In English today, we are learning to identify main clauses and subordinate clauses.
In Maths today, we are learning to multiply and divide by 3.
Computing
For computing today, I would like you to use this page to find out about Algorithms- BBC Bitesize: What is an algorithm?
Can you create your own game, using algorithms, on Scratch (click here for the website). Remember that this is the website, so it is slightly different to the programme we use at school. Use the tutorials tab to give you lots of helpful hints and tips.
Challenge 1: Can you animate a name?
Challenge 2: Can you animate a character?
Challenge 3: Can you create a chase game?
EXTENSION: Create algorithms for more than one Sprite.
Once Upon a Time
Friday 15th January 2021
* We have a TT Rockstars battle against Year 6 at 9:30-10:30am this morning*
*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.*
Reading Comprehension
Please read the text and answer the questions. You will find the text on page 16 of your CGP Reading Comprehension book, write the answers on page 17.
Handwriting/Spellings: our pattern this week is revision of apostrophes for contraction.
In English today, we are learning to Punctuate sentences correctly.
In Maths today, we are learning to use column addition and subtraction.
Art/Geography
For your activity this afternoon, I would like you to use the video from the website belopw to draw your own Volcano. Have fun!
Once Upon a Time
Thursday 14th January 2021
* We have a TT Rockstars battle against Year 5 at 9:30-10:30am this morning*
*Make sure that you watch Mr Barron's Briefing*
*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.*
Reading Comprehension
Please read the text and answer the questions. You will find the text on page 14 of your CGP Reading Comprehension book, write the answers on page 15.
Handwriting/Spellings: our pattern this week is revision of apostrophes for contraction.
In English today, we are learning to Use Exclamation marks
In Maths today, we are learning to Use Column Subtraction with regrouping
PSHE - Lesson 2 Part 1
PSHE - Lesson 2 Part 2
Once Upon a Time
Wednesday 13th January 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.*
Reading Comprehension
Please read the text and answer the questions. You will find the text on page 12 of your CGP Reading Comprehension book, write the answers on page 13.
PE
Handwriting/Spellings: our pattern this week is revision of apostrophes for contraction.
In English today, we are learning to identify and use question marks.
In Maths today, we are learning to Use Column Subtraction.
Once Upon A Time
Tuesday 12th January 2021
*TT Rockstars battle with Year 4 9:30-10:30*
*Remember our class Zoom call today at 11:30am. I'm looking forward to seeing you all!*
*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.*
Reading Comprehension
Please read the text and answer the questions. You will find the text on page 10 of your CGP Reading Comprehension book, write the answers on page 11.
Handwriting/Spellings: our pattern this week is revision of apostrophes for contraction
In English today, we are learning to Identify Noun Phrases
In Maths today, we are learning to use Column Addition
Science with Mrs Steadman
Once Upon A Time
Monday 11th January 2021
*Keep an eye out for Mr Barron's Assembly today on Mr Barron's Briefings page*
*TT Rockstars battle with Year 2 9:30-10:30*
Reading Comprehension
Please read the text and answer the questions. You will find the text on page 6 of your CGP Reading Comprehension book, write the answers on page 9.
Handwriting/Spellings: our pattern this week is revision of apostrophes for contraction
In English today, we are learning to Identify and use Articles
English Extra Challenges
In Maths today, we are learning to Use Column Addition
Maths Challenges: Please choose either Challenge 1, 2 or 3 to complete
Geography- Volcanoes
For your Geography lesson this afternoon, I would like you to go through the Powerpoint: All about Volcanoes (see link below for the Powerpoint and if you cannot access this, I have saved it as a PDF too). Then complete the activity sheet- labelling the different parts of a Volcano. You do not need to print out the Powerpoint/PDF with the information on. You can draw the volcano yourself and label the parts in your book. Good Luck!
CHALLENGE: Can you add any extra information onto your Volcano diagram?
Once upon a Time- "The Iron Man" by Ted Hughes
Friday 8th January 2021
*Keep an eye out for Mr Barron's Assembly today on Mr Barron's Briefings page*
Reading Comprehension
Please read the text and answer the questions. You will find the text on page 6 of your CGP Reading Comprehension book, write the answers on page 7.
Handwriting/Spellings- we are continuing our work on homophones and near homophones
SPELLINGS CHALLENGE:
Can you find any homophones/near homophones when you are reading to your parents?
In English today we are learning about Verbs
In Maths today we are learning about reading and writing numbers
Geography: Volcanoes
You are going to be learning about different Volcanoes in the world. You do not need to print this work off, just write your answers down on paper (the answers are on the last page of the document).
EXTENSION: Research one of the Volcanoes that you have learned about and find 5 extra facts!
Once upon a Time- “The Iron Man” by Ted Hughes
Thursday 7th January 2021
Reading Comprehension
Please read the text and answer the questions.
Handwriting/Spellings- We are continuing our work on homophones and near homophones
In English today we are learning about Adjectives.
English Challenge 2 and 3
In Maths today we are learning about Place Value
Maths Challenge 2 and 3
PSHE - Dreams and Goals
Once upon a Time- “The Iron Man” by Ted Hughes
Happy New Year
Wednesday 6th January 2021
Reading Comprehension
Please read the text and answer the questions.
Handwriting/Spellings- We are going to be looking at homophones and near homophones
In English today we are going to be learning about common nouns and proper nouns
In Maths today we are going to be learning about Place Value
Geography
Our new Geography topic this half term is: Volcanoes. I would like you to watch this video about Volcanoes and then create a poster about Volcanoes. You may want to research them further!
Once upon a Time: We are reading "The Iron Man" by Ted Hughes
