Monday

English

Grammar

Monday 27th January 2025

LC: To write complex sentences with conjunctions.

Scavenger Hunt

I have placed sticky notes around the room. Each note has a conjunction written on it. You need to find a sticky note and think of a sentence using the conjunction. 

Write the sentence in your books!

 

Main

Monday 27th January 2025

LC: To recognise some additional forms of poetry.

There are many different forms of poetry. We are going to look at three different types of poems today. 

Acrostic Poems

• Definition: The first letter of each line spells out a word or message, often the topic of the poem.
• Example: Cats love to nap in the sun.
  Always curious, they explore.
  Tail flicks when they're playful.
  Soft purrs make us smile.

Haiku (Japanese Poetry)

• Definition: A three-line poem with a syllable structure of 5-7-5. Often about nature.
• Example: The bright sun rises (5 syllables)
  A flower blooms in silence (7 syllables)
  Spring is here today. (5 syllables)

Narrative Poems

• Definition: It tells a story, often with rhyme and rhythm.
• Example:

One bright and sunny afternoon,
I held a big red balloon.
It tugged and pulled, high in the air,
And then slipped loose—I stood and stared.

The wind it caught my precious prize,
It floated up into the skies.
"Come back!" I cried, but it was gone,
It flew and flew till nearly dawn.

I saw it drift past hills and trees,
It danced above the deep blue seas.
A bird flew by and gave a squawk,
Then perched upon a floating rock.

By morning, it began to fall,
A tiny speck, so round and small.
And as I watched, what did I see?
It landed gently back near me!

Talk Partners

Discuss which poem you like the most. 

Why do you like it? Does it have rhyming words? What about the rhythm? 

Whole Class 

We are going to focus on narrative poetry today! When we read a poem what do we need to be aware of? What tells us when to stop or take a breath?

As a class we are going to read the below narrative poem, highlight the words that rhyme and the punctuation.

The Lost Balloon

Milly was playing one warm summer’s day,
When her red balloon floated away.
Up it went, into the sky,
“Come back!” she called. “You can’t say goodbye!”

The balloon drifted higher, caught in the breeze,
Sailing past birds and over tall trees.
Milly ran fast, her feet in a dash,
But the balloon flew far in a hurried flash.

“Oh no,” Milly sighed, her face full of gloom,
“I guess my red balloon is lost to the moon.”
Just then, a boy on a bike came by,
With the red balloon, caught on a tie!

“Is this yours?” he asked with a grin.
Milly laughed and twirled, her joy from within.
“Thank you!” she cheered, hugging it tight.
Her balloon was back, and all felt right.

So Milly learned on that sunny afternoon,
Sometimes lost things can come back soon.

 

Activity

First, you will read the below poem. 

Next, you will highlight words that rhyme in one colour.

Then, you will highlight the punctuation in another colour. 

 

The Brave Little Mouse

In a tiny hole beneath the floor,
Lived a mouse who wanted to explore.
"I’ll see the world and cross the stream,
And find the land of cheese and cream!"

He packed a crumb of bread and cheese,
And scampered off beneath the trees.
A cat appeared! The mouse turned pale,
He raced away, across the trail.

Through fields and hills, the mouse did roam,
Until he missed his cozy home.
“I’ll see the world another day,
But now it’s time to find my way.”

 

Read the poem aloud taking note of the punctuation.

Remember tone, intonation and volume!

Maths

27.1.25

LC: To be able to solve word problems involving addition and subtraction of mass.

 

Religious Education

Monday 27th January 2025

LC: To identify the impact the story of Prophet Muhammed (P.B.U.H) has had upon individuals and communities.

Can you remember some of the key events of Prophet Muhammed's life from last week?

• Where was he born?
• What was his mother and fathers name?
• Where did he used to pray?
• At what age was he given prophethood?
• Where is he buried?

 

Look at the characteristics of Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H)

Each table will be given some of these characteristics to find in a dictionary. Let's go through the characteristics and understand their meaning. Can you find a synonyms for each word?

• Honesty - 
• Justice - 
• Forgiveness - 
• Generosity - 
• Patience - 
• Initiative -
• Mercy -
• Courage  -
• Humility -

 

Let's see if we can find any of these characteristics in this beautiful story below:

What characteristics do you think were shown in this story?

In your R.E book, choose 2 characteristics that you have talked about and say what effect it had on the old lady.

For example:

The story of the old woman tells us that Prophet Muhammed P.B.U.H was a patient man because...