Wednesday Reading Task:
On a Wednesday, your reading task will be to read a chapter from ‘Journey to the River Sea by Eva Ibbotson:
Comprehension questions:
What do Miss Banks and Miss Emily prize as well as proper learning?
What is the role of Mr Murray in the story?
How does Maia comfort herself in Miss Banks’ office?
How had the death of her parents affected Maia?
‘Your father left you well-provided for. What does this statement mean?
What is worrying Maia about the Amazon as she sits in the office?
How does Maia give herself the courage to go on this journey?
Give one thing that Maia learns in the library about her new home:
Why will the class be surprised by Maia’s facts about the Amazon?
What makes Maia’s departure from the school so much harder?
Wednesday Writing Task:
This week we will be using ‘OAK ACADEMY’ to look at ‘Character Descriptions’.
Today’s task is looking at the features of ‘Character Description’
Watch the video and complete the activities linked to it.
Make a note of any of the language that you like – you might be able to use it when it comes to writing your own.
If you would like to challenge yourself further, complete the following activities:
Wednesday Maths Task:
Tuesday answers:
Wednesday starter:
Main Activity:
Today we are going to continue to look at TRANSLATION. Today we are describing position and coordinates
TRANSLATION means moving a shape into a different position, without changing it in any way.
Follow the video and complete the activities linked to it.
https://www.thenational.academy/year-5/maths/describing-positions-and-coordinates-year-5-wk1-3
If you would like to challenge yourself further, complete the following activities:
Wednesday Topic Task:
In this lesson we are going to be learning about igneous rock. We are going to learn about the structure of the Earth, how to recognise igneous rock and some of the uses of igneous rock. We will also learn how igneous rock is made, using ice and chocolate as a model! You will need a piece of paper and a pencil for this lesson.
https://www.thenational.academy/year-5/foundation/how-is-igneous-rock-formed-year-5-wk1-3
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