Tuesday
Reading
RIC
R - Why is it called a glow-worm?
I - How do you think Hetty was feeling when she asked why she didn't have a little light inside her body?
C - Can you find a conjunction in the text?
Tuesday 7th January 2025
LC: To predict what might happen from details stated.
As we read, we naturally make predictions (guesses) about things like what is going to happen next or what does this word mean.
We use clues in what we have already read to make these predictions. These clues are called context.
If a character forgets their umbrella and the sky is dark, "What do you think might happen next?"
REMEMBER...
A prediction isn’t what you want to happen next, it’s what you think will happen next, based on the story.
Stay true to what you know and don’t let your imagination run away with you!
Whole Class
Emily and her family were preparing for a big snowstorm. The news said it would be the biggest storm of the year. Emily was excited but a little worried too.
Prediction Question:
What do you think Emily’s family will do to get ready for the storm?
- A) They will ignore the warnings and do nothing.
- B) They will gather food, blankets, and flashlights.
- C) They will plan a trip to the beach.
Sophia’s parents surprised her with a brand-new bicycle for her birthday. It was shiny and blue, with a basket on the front. Sophia couldn’t wait to ride it.
Prediction Question:
What do you think Sophia will do first with her new bicycle?
- A) She will put it in the garage and forget about it.
- B) She will ride it around the neighbourhood to show her friends.
- C) She will take it to school and leave it there.
Independent
Circle the correct answer.
Jake was carrying a glass of milk to the table when he tripped over his dog’s toy and spilled the milk all over the floor.
Prediction Question:
What do you think Jake will do after spilling the milk?
- A) He will clean up the mess right away.
- B) He will leave the milk on the floor and walk away.
- C) He will pour another glass of milk and ignore the spill.
- D) He will blame his brother for the mess.
Circle the correct answer.
Jack and Emma found an old map in their attic. The map showed a trail leading to a big "X" in the middle of a forest. They were curious and wanted to explore.
Prediction Question:
What do you think Jack and Emma will do with the map?
- A) They will ignore the map and put it back in the attic.
- B) They will follow the trail to see what’s at the "X."
- C) They will give the map to their teacher.
- D) They will throw the map away.
English
Grammar
Tuesday 7th January 2025
LC: To explore the main and subordinating clauses.
When the toast is ready, the heat switches off and the toaster pops up the toast.
Before the egg hatches, it is warmed by the sun.
After the brake pedal is pressed, the car stops moving.
While the chicken sits on her eggs, the chicks are growing inside.
Because the heat causes it to melt, the chocolate turns to liquid.
Main
This half term we will be writing an explanation text!
THE CHALLANGE
We need to create a booklet that explains the life cycle of a flowering plant. The booklets will be put in the Global Gardens to inform other children who visit them.
Let's visit the Global Gardens and make note of the plants they have in there.
What plants did we find?
Whole Class Discussion
Will our booklets be fiction or non-fiction?
Before we write an explanation of the life cycle of a plant, we will need to do a few things. What might they be?
Let's create a plan for all the things we might need to do, in order to write an explanation of the life cycle of a plant.
Maths
Tuesday 7th January
LC: To be able to read and write length and height in metres and centimetres.
Science
Tuesday 7th January 2025
LC: To use observational skills to describe how magnets behave.
Your teacher has a bridge built from Lego which looks something like this...
Your teacher also has a paper clip.
Stand in a place where you can see what is happening to the paper clip.
Discuss with your talk partners, what just happened. Is it magic?
Let's take a look at what caused the paper clip to be pulled upwards.
What were the Mice using to get the cheese? What forces could you see in the video?
With your talk partner, can you think of things that we use magnets for in everyday life?
Let's investigate how magnets might react to different materials.
Challenge: For each material write a sentence describing how the magnet reacted to the material.
Here is an example: The magnet pulled the spoon closer.
Art
Tuesday 7th January 2025
LC: To use observational skills to sketch an image.
William Morris was a Designer, Artist and Poet. He is famous for his beautiful patterns inspired from Nature.
His images can be found on wallpapers, cushions, curtains, cups and saucers.
