Thursday
Reading
RIC
R - What did one of the otters slap?
I - What do you predict will happen next?
C - Why do you think the author has chosen to write short sentences in the last paragraph?
Thursday 30th January 2025
LC: To identify the main ideas drawn from more than one paragraph.
The main idea is the most important idea in a paragraph. Ask yourself, what is the paragraph telling me?
Talk Partners
What could help you identify the main idea? Think about your learning from the past two reading lessons this week.
Whole Class
What does summerise mean?
We are going to read the paragraphs below and combine the main ideas from each paragraph to form a summary.
Paragraph 1:
Dogs are friendly animals. They love to play with their owners and are often called "man's best friend." Many people keep dogs as pets because they are loyal and good companions.
Paragraph 2:
Dogs come in many different sizes and colours. Some are small, like Chihuahuas, while others are big, like Great Danes. Each breed has its own special characteristics.
What is the main idea?
Paragraph 1:
Plants need water, sunlight, and soil to grow. These things help the plant stay healthy. Without water, a plant will wilt and die.
Paragraph 2:
It is important to water plants regularly. If you water them too much, though, the plant may get sick. Finding the right balance is key to keeping the plant strong and healthy.
What is the main idea?
Activity
Paragraph 1:
In the winter, the weather can be very cold. Many animals grow thick fur to keep warm. Some animals, like bears, sleep through the cold months in a process called hibernation.
Paragraph 2:
People also wear warm clothes in winter to stay cozy. Jackets, hats, and gloves are important to protect us from the cold. In snowy places, people often use scarves and boots.
What is the main idea?
English
Grammar
Thursday 30th January 2025
LC: To use the conjunction 'although' within a complex sentence.
Remember we use the conjunction 'although' to link two contrasting ideas or to show that one fact makes the other fact surprising.
Although my family have a lot of money, they're still not happy.
I love pizza although It gives me tummy ache.
Although it rained all morning, we still ran in daily PE.
I don't want to sleep although I am tired.
Activity
Complete the sentences below to make them complex. The conjunction 'although' must be included in your subordinating clause.
Although I tried my best,
My brother runs faster than me
Although the cake looked delicious,
He smiled
Main
Thursday 30th January 2025
LC: To orally rehearse a poem using tone, intonation, volume and action.
Tomorrow we are going to perform our poem in front of Mrs Fernandez and year 2.
Today we need to prastise our poem, so that it looks and sounds amazing!
What things do we need to think of when we are reading the poem?
Can you remember the actions we created yesterday?
Maths
30.1.25
Review 6 page 184
