Thursday 23rd April

Thursday 23rd April 2026

LC: To draw inferences around characters thoughts, feelings and actions.

We have learnt a lot about Boudicca over the past few days. Today we are going to write a character description about Boudicca.

Talk Partners

What did she look like?

What type of person was she?

What made people want to join her tribe?

First, I will model writing a character description for a different warrior.

Now it's your turn!

Write a character description about Boudicca. Don't forget to look at our learning wall and the gingerbread in your books from yesterday.

LC: To be able to interpret data presented in a bar graph.

RIC

R - What happened to Ruby's balloon when she tried to wave it?

I - What do you predict will happen next?

C - Can you find two complex sentences? What conjunctions do they include?

Main

Thursday 23rd April 2026

LC: To infer characters’ thoughts and motives from their actions.

What might the crocodile be thinking as he collected all the coconuts?

Why might he be collecting the coconuts?

What do you think the witch (who called out) was thinking when the Grand High Witch said 'Who dares argue with me?'

Activity

Jake stood at the edge of the playground, watching the other children play tag. He kicked a small stone back and forth with his foot. When Lily called out, “Come join us, Jake!” he shook his head and looked away. He pulled his hoodie up over his head and sat down on a bench, staring at the ground.

What might Jake be thinking as he watches the others play?

Jake might be thinking...

Challenge

What might Barden be thinking? What does he do?

Barden might be thinking... because...

LC: To identify the course of a tributary by carrying out an experiment.

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