Wednesday
English
Grammar
Wednesday 30th April 2025
LC: Use adverbs effectively in writing.
What adverbs could you add to the sentences in the below paragraph?
1. Think of an improved sentence
2. Share with your talk partner
3. Give feedback...
Is the adverb in the best place?
Where does it sound best?
On a sunny Sunday afternoon, Noah’s family headed for the countryside. They climbed into the car right after lunch. As dad drove down the road, the children looked through the windows at the passing scenery. Alya was excited when she saw some horses eating grass in the fields. She asked if they could stop to pet them. Dad said “No!”, but mum told him they had time to stop. The children got out of the car and walked toward the field. The horses ran to the gate when they saw the family. Alya held out one of the apples they had brought with them. One of the horses took it from her and munched it. Back in the car, Alya thanked her dad for letting them spend some time with the horses.
Main
Wednesday 30th April 2025
LC: Record information from a range of non-fiction texts.
Everyone agrees that Boudicca was royal. She was very tall and her voice was harsh. Boudicca was a fierce warrior. She had long tawny (orange-brown) hair down to her hips. Boudicca wore a multi-coloured tunic and a thick mantle fastened with a brooch. Around her neck she wore a large golden necklace.
Boudicca was very charming leader. People wanted to follow her. She inspired neighbouring tribes to join her revolt. Her name will never be forgotten.
Sources include: Cassius Dio (Roman Historian), Joshua J. Mark (2001) and Ben Johnson (2013).
What is a source?
Do you think the information in this text is reliable? Why?
Today you are going to create a glossary.
What is a glossary?
Where might you find a glossary?
Why are they useful?
Example:
Activity
Find words in the text that relate to Boudicca that have historical significance and complete your glossary table.
Reading
RIC
R - What did the children sometimes do whilst dancing?
I - How might Ruby be feeling? How do you know? Find evidence from the text.
C - Can you find all the adverbs in the text?
Main
Wednesday 30th April 2025
LC: To infer characters’ thoughts and motives from their actions.
What was Alfie thinking when he scored?
Why did Alfie jump up and down?
Tom woke up early. He knew the taxi was just around the corner. He felt like it was Christmas morning but is was the middle of August. He grabbed his case and knocked on his parents’ door eagerly. They shouted back, “It’s nearly time Thomas, go and wake Olivia up!” Tom ran into his sister’s room and jumped on the bed. They both grinned and chatted about the week ahead.
What was Tom thinking when he jumped on his sisters' bed?
What is the motive for Tom's action? Why did he jump on the bed?
Activity
What could the explorers have been thinking when they ran down the volcano?
The explorers were thinking...
Why did the explorers run towards the helicopter?
The explorers ran towards the helicopter because...
Challenge
This morning, the town has a new resident in the form of a stranger, who has appeared out of nowhere and has taken up residence on the town’s old, wooden bench because he apparently has nowhere else to go. This development took place overnight, with the town’s residents waking to this stinking, old man and his little, black dog. The stranger, nicknamed Mr Stink by locals, is sporting a bow tie and tweed jacket. However, one eyewitness commented, “His beard is disgusting; it’s full of old bits of egg and sausage and cheese that look like they’ve been there for years!”
What might the locals be thinking when they see the stranger in their town?
Maths
30.04.25
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