Monday 12th January
Grammar
LC: To use the present perfect forms of verbs.
What is past tense?
What is present perfect tense?
Things to remember when writing in present perfect tense...
- Use 'have' when writing about I, you, they, we.
- Use 'has' when writing about he, she, it.
Activity
The sentences below have a missing word. You need to add 'have', 'had' or 'has' to make the sentence present perfect.
Main
Monday 12th January 2026
LC: To orally rehearse the life cycle of a flowering plant.
Who can remember the life cycle of a flowering plant?
Why are we writing an explanation about the life cycle of a flowering plant?
Activity
1. You will be put into groups of 4 or 5.
2. Each group will have a different card to read. Each card explains one stage of the flowering plant lifecycle.
3. In your group, create a role play or drama representation of your stage to present to the class!
Let's ask ‘how’ and ‘why’ questions about the lifecycle – e.g. how does the pollen transfer from plant to plant?
LC: To draw a flower with pastels, using observational skills.
We have appreciated the work of William Morris.
What was William Morris inspired by?
Using observational skills, we are going to express ourselves with pastels! We are going to look at the flowers in front of you and carefully draw them with pastels.
Below are some images of observational drawings and paintings of flowers.
LC: To reflect on the qualities a good role model possesses.
Let's take a look at two role models:
Use the questions below to help you form some sentences about Gandhi to complete the picture profile:
1) How were the people in India being treated?
2) What did Mahatma Gandhi do to help the people in India?
3) Why do you think Gandhi is a great role model?
Use the questions below to help you form some sentences about Martin Luther King to complete the picture profile:
1) How were black people being treated in America?
2) What did Martin Luther King do to help people?
3) Why do you think Martin Luther King is a good role model?
Both role models are from different religions but they inspired people to make changes and follow in their footsteps to make the world a better place.
Remember to use the Keyword bank at the bottom of your sheet to help you!