Tuesday
Tuesday 3rd June
LC: To infer characters’ feelings, thoughts and motives through a diary entry.
The Lion and Albert
There’s a famous seaside place called Blackpool,
That’s noted for fresh-air and fun,
And Mr and Mrs Ramsbottom
Went there with young Albert, their son.
A grand little lad was their Albert,
All dressed in his best; quite a swell,
With a stick with an ‘orse’s ‘ead ‘andle,
The finest that Woolworth’s could sell.
They didn’t think much to the ocean:
The waves, they was fiddlin’ and small
There was no wrecks and nobody drownded,
‘Fact, nothing to laugh at at all.
So, seeking for further amusement,
They paid and went into the zoo
Where they’d lions and tigers and camels
And old ale and sandwiches too.
There were one great big lion called Wallace;
His nose was all covered with scars.
He lay in a som-no-lent posture
With the side of his face on the bars.
Now Albert had heard about lions,
How they was ferocious and wild.
To see Wallace lying so peaceful,
Well... it didn’t seem right to the child.
So straight ‘way the brave little feller,
Not showing a morsel of fear,
Took ‘is stick with the ‘orse’s ‘ead ‘andle
And shoved it in Wallace’s ear!
You could see that the lion didn’t like it,
For giving a kind of a roll,
He pulled Albert inside the cage with ‘im
And swallowed the little lad... whole!
Then Pa, who had seen the occurrence,
And didn’t know what to do next,
Said, “Mother! Yon lions ‘et Albert.”
And Mother said “Eeh, I am vexed!”
Then Mr and Mrs Ramsbottom —
Quite rightly, when all’s said and done —
Complained to the Animal Keeper
That the lion had eaten their son.
The keeper was quite nice about it;
He said, “What a nasty mishap.
Are you sure that it’s your boy he’s eaten?”
Pa said, “Am I sure? There’s his cap!”
So the manager had to be sent for.
He came and he said, “What’s to do?”
Pa said, “Yon lion’s ‘et Albert,
And ‘im in his Sunday clothes, too.”
Then Mother said, “Right’s right, young feller;
I think it’s a shame and a sin
For a lion to go and eat Albert
And after we’ve paid to come in!”
The manager wanted no trouble.
He took out his purse right away,
Saying, “How much to settle the matter?”
Pa said “What do you usually pay?”
But Mother had turned a bit awkward
When she thought where her Albert had gone.
She said, “No! Someone’s got to be summonsed!”
So that was decided upon.
Then off they went to the P’lice Station
In front of a Magistrate chap.
They told ‘im what happened to Albert,
And proved it by showing his cap.
The Magistrate gave his o-pinion
That no-one was really to blame.
He said that he hoped the Ramsbottoms
Would have further sons to their name.
At that Mother got proper blazing,
And “Thank you, sir, kindly!” said she.
“What?! Waste all our lives raising children
To feed ruddy lions? Not me!”
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You'll never forget your roots with these common words and phrases.
1. Ey up cocker
Meaning hello mate, ey up cocker is commonly used all over Lancashire to greet friends, colleagues and family members.
2. Ah'reet cha?
Meaning alright mate. Another greeting to be used - We're friendly in Lancashire you see.
3. Eccles cake
You're not a true Lancastrian if you have never tried a Lancashire Eccles cake. A delicious buttery pastry packed with raisins, currants butter and sugar.
4. A Barm
There's nothing quite like going down to the local bakers for a bacon barm. Meaning bread roll. Honestly.
5. It's cracking flags
Basically, it's really hot outside. 'Ey ma, its cracking flags outside.'
6. Dya want owt?
Meaning, do you want anything?
7. Chuffed
A way of describing how pleased you are.
8. Ta-rah
A special Lancashire way of saying goodbye.
9. I'm sweatin' cobs
To sweat excessively.
10. It's like Blackpool Illuminations in here
It is currently very bright wherever you are.
11. N'owt
An alternative way of saying the word 'nothing'.
12. Bob on
Absolutely correct.
13. Stop yer mytherin'
Stop making a fuss.
14. Bouncing off the ground
It's raining really hard - so much so, it's 'bouncing' off the ground.
15. It'll be reet
It will be fine.
16. Mek us a brew
A kind invitation to make a cup of tea. The drink that's the key to any Lancashire heart.
17. Ginnel
This refers to an alley or pathway.
18. Lass
A young lady.
19. A 'doo'
The Lancashire way of describing an event or party.
20. Buttie
This is what we like to call a sandwhich.
21. Chippy tea
An evening meal consisting of chips. Usually coincided with peas, pudding and gravy.
22. Blooming eck'
Meaning oh hell.
23. Harping on
Going on about something.
24. Spittin' feathers
Not literally. It means our mouths are dry and need water.
25. I'm off to catch the buzz
Meaning I am going to catch the bus.
26. By gum
This is a phrase that is often used as an expression in a state of shock.
27. Teacake
This is a sweet bun with dried fruit.
28. Wot's the scran?
Meaning what is there to eat?
03.06.25
LC: To create a pie chart to represent a set of data
What is your favourite flavour of ice-cream?
Vanilla
Chocolate
Strawberry
Bubblegum
Mint Choc-Chip
Raspberry Ripple
Once you have collected and presented your data, create a pie chart to represent your findings.
You will need: a sharp pencil, ruler, pair of compasses and a protractor.
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