Monday
To be able to understand that subtraction can be done by crossing out or taking away.
How can we work it out?
What would it look like on paper?
What would the number sentence look like?
My friend said 3 - 5 = 8. Is she correct? How do you know?
Now complete pages 53 &54.
Maths (Adaptive teaching)
Use small world animals. Children have the whole number each. Model what it would look like on paper using the image below.
Repeat using different numbers. Model using drawings and crossing out (They don't draw or write at this point.)
Listen to a range of poems at a level beyond at which they can read independently.
We are going to read lots of different poems.
Whilst your teacher is reading them, think about something that links them all together.
On your whiteboard, write a word down that links all the poems together.
Talk to your partners about which poem you like the best.
I like… because….
Theme
A big idea that is not obvious, but takes knowledge to understand. In a story it might be love, friendship, money or loss. In a bedroom, it might be space or jungle.
The party had an Avengers theme.
Topic
The subject of a discussion, conversation or writing.
We couldn't agree about the issue, so we changed the topic.
Expert
Someone who knows a great deal about a particular thing.
Our visitor, Chris, was an expert on the animals in his care.
Amendment
An official change to a contract, law or document.
The amendment to the rules allowed us to play outside for longer.
Image
A picture, photograph or statue that represents something or somebody.
The artist painted a beautiful image of the sunset over the ocean.
Stress
A normal response to life's changes, pressures and challenges. It can often feel like physical, mental or emotional discomfort.
Taking deep breaths, drawing or talking can help reduce stress.