Tuesday
Tuesday 3rd June 2025
Retrieve information and make inferences based on details stated and implied.
Retrieval
What skills do we need to use?
How many nuts did Barney eat?
What two things did Barney take from the cave with him?
What did Stig draw on the cave wall?
Where did Granny think that Stig had been the whole time?
Inference
What skills do we need to use?
p68 Why do you think Stig threw the chair leg across the cave?
Point:
Evidence:
p 72, 73 Why did Barney take the spear and the piece of wood from the fire?
Point:
Evidence:
p75 Why did Lou giggle at what Barney said?
Point:
Evidence
Tuesday 3rd June 2025
LC: To listen to and read a fictional poem-Macavity.
Grammar
To identify apostrophes.
Task: In pairs look for apostrophes in a text- Atticus Claw extract.
Chapter 1:
Atticus Grammaticus Cattypuss Claw - the world's greatest cat burglar - was lying on a comfy bed in Monte Carlo when a messenger pigeon landed on the -window ledge. Atticus opened one eye, then the other. Finally, with a yawn, he stretched lazily, jumped off the bed and padded over towards the window. Are you Claw?' The messenger pigeon said cautiously. Who's asking:?' Atticus replied, examining his sharp talons. Never you mind.' The pigeon shivered. He blinked at Atticus. He had been told to deliver the note to a brown-and-black-striped tabby with a chewed ear, four white socks and a red handkerchief with its name embroidered on it tied round its neck. He was sure he'd got the right cat. It looked a nasty piece of work; but then most cats did as far as he was concerned. 'I've got a message for you 'Hand it over then,' Atticus purred, jumping on to a table and holding out a paw.'No chance!' the pigeon sidled away from him along the ledge. Carefully, watching Atticus all the time with his beady eyes, he unclipped the tube containing the message from his leg and threw it on the table. Atticus flipped off the lid, reached in with a claw and uncurled a tiny piece of paper. He stared at the message. It was in a strange scratchy writing he didn't recognise. To: Atticus Grammaticus Cattypuss Claw We have a job for you. Meet us on Tuesday Littleton-Sea 11. 15. At the pier. Don’t be late. Come alone. Or else PS: It will be worth your while. ‘Who gave you this?' Atticus demanded. The pigeon looked frightened. 'I can t remember he cooed. Suddenly Atticus pounced. His left paw pinned die pigeon s tail. 'Don’t waste my time he hissed. ‘ I want to know who gave you this.’ The pigeon looked more frightened than ever. 'I can t say he squawked. 'They'll kill me if I do. And worse! You're not supposed to find out until you get there. Help! I'm in a tizzy!' The pigeon fainted. Atticus let go. 'Hmmm he said, reading the message again. 'Interesting . ..' He glanced at the dazed bird. Pigeons always talked. Yet this one had kept its beak shut. Whoever had sent the message, Atticus decided, had certainly scared the poo out of the pigeon. For a moment he hesitated, wondering what to do. Then he grinned. All cats like mysteries -that's why they're called 'curious'. And Atticus was no exception. In fact Atticus loved a mystery. Especially when he was at the centre of it. The pigeon came to with a start. 'Well?' he trembled. What shall I tell them?' ‘I’ll be there.' Atticus said. The pigeon looked relieved. 'Off you go, then With a sweep of his paw, Atticus pushed the startled bird off the ledge. He watched it flap away. Then he padded down the stairs and went into the study. The computer was on. He tapped out the words Littleton-on-Sea expertly with his claws. A picture of a sleepy cobbled town next to a flat grey sea popped up on the screen. It didn't look much, Atticus thought. Not exactly the sort of place you'd expect a summer crime wave. But he could soon change that! Tapping away at the keyboard, it didn't take him long to workout exactly how he was going to get there. Then, without a backward glance, he slipped out
of the cat flap, jumped on a train to the nearest port and boarded the next cruise ship to England.
Task:
- Listen and enjoy the three versions of the poem Macavity.
- Discuss and record thoughts, likes, dislikes etc. from each version in focus boxes on your table.
Draw this table into your books to record your answers.
Use the questions below to help you fill in your table.
Which performance did you prefer and why?
Which version was the most memorable?
How did the performer use their voice?
Which one would you like to listen to again?
Watch Michael Rosen's advice on how to perform poetry, make sure you listen carefully because we will be filling in a PALS grid together.
03.06.25
LC: To be able to complete a simple symmetric figure that relates to a specific line of symmetry.
Tuesday 3rd June 2025
LC: To observe and record different types of clouds.
Earth Science for Kids: Weather - Clouds
4W
Hajj
Hajj is a special journey that Muslis take to Mecca, a holy city in Saudi Arabi. It's like a big, peaceful gathering where millions of people come together to worship Allah (God) and remember the actions of the Prophet Ibrahim who we learned about yesterday. It's one of the Five Pillars of Islam, which means it's something every Muslim should try to do at least once in their life if they can.
During the Hajj the pilgrims perform acts of worship and renew their faith and sense of purpose in the world. They stand before the Ka'bah, a shrine built by Ibrahim, and praise Allah together.
The Ka'bah
The Ka'bah is the most important monument in Islam. Pilgrims walk around the Ka'bah seven times and many of them try to touch the Black Stone located at the corner.
Reflection: Muslims who are able to travel should do Hajj at least once in their lives. Why do you think this is so important to Muslims?
