Friday 23rdJanuary 2025

RIC

R: Which animal is the seal compared to?

I: What clues has the author included that tell us the leopard seal could be dangerous?
C: Explain why you think the author used the word remarkable to describe this animal?

Friday 23rd January 2026

LC: To identify the main ideas drawn from more than one paragraph and summarise these.

Adapted:

LC: To explain what is being read to them.

Discuss Ted's job.

In your book, draw picture of Ted the dog and write a sentence to explain what is his job.

Friday 23rd January 2026

LC: Effectively proofread my own and other's writing for spelling and grammar, suggesting and making any improvements.

My turn:

roman childrn plaid with knuckelbons. roman childrn plaid with marbulls. roman childrn plaid with bats and bowls. roman childrn plaid with poynted sords roman childrn plaid running gaymes.

Your turn:

Shared read your information leaflet with your partner. What needs to be done to improve the grammar and spelling? What could be done to make it even more effective?

23.01.26

LC: To be able to find equivalent fractions.

Adapted

LC: Subtract by counting back- number lines.

Review

Bingo

Draw a 3x2 grid on your whiteboard.

Select 6 of the words below and write one in each box.

If I pick your word out of the hat and read it out, cross that word off. The winner is the first one to cross off all 6 words. For a bonus point, if you have the word on your grid volunteer to put it into a sentence orally.

built chose heard felt bought gave lent

fed dug stuck bent brought thought

Learning

Focus: Identify and spell more irregular past tense verbs.

Read the following sentences with me. What is the irregular past tense verb(s) in each case:

The explorer lit a fire on the island to keep warm.

He accidentally tore the important letter before reading it.

The knights fought in a famous battle.

I understood the guard's warning and didn't go through the gate.

He meant to take the medicine after lunch but he forgot.

Now listen and watch me say then write a sentence for some of the words.

Practise and apply

Sentence Doctor

mR silver teared the paper streight down the midul.

i ment too post the inpotant leter but i leaved it at howm buy acksident.

She bringed er fayvrit magazeen two skool az a supize four er frend.

Rumaysa choosed a paticler seet neer the wimdo too wach the owl.

Friday 23rd January 206

LC: To explain how fasting impacts individuals, communities and families.

Activity: Picture Discussion

A family eating iftar (evening meal)
A mosque during Ramadan
Dates and water (traditional iftar foods)

“What do you notice?”
“What do you already know about Ramadan?”
“Why might people fast?”

Recap:

What is Ramadan?

Ramadan is a special month for Muslims.
During Ramadan, many Muslims fast from dawn until sunset.
Fasting means not eating or drinking during the day to help develop self-control, gratitude, and closeness to God (Allah).

How Fasting Impacts Individuals

Physically: People may feel hungry, thirsty, or tired.
Emotionally: They may feel proud, calm, grateful, or reflective.
Spiritually: Fasting helps Muslims feel closer to Allah, practise patience, and think about people who might not have enough food.

How Fasting Impacts Families

Families wake up early for suhoor (the pre-dawn meal).
They gather each evening for iftar, often breaking the fast with dates and water.
Families help each other with chores and support those who are fasting.
Ramadan strengthens family bonds because they share special routines and prayers.

How Fasting Impacts Communities

Mosques host iftar meals where people eat together.
Communities focus on charity (giving zakat and sadaqah) to help those in need.
Neighbours and friends show understanding (e.g., being quieter around someone fasting).
Ramadan encourages kindness, generosity, and a sense of belonging.

3. Main Activity

Option A: Venn Diagram

use a 3-circle Venn diagram labelled:

Individuals
Families
Communities

They write or draw examples of Ramadan’s impact in each circle.

Adapted:

short role-play

“You are a child fasting for the first time. How do you feel?”
“You are a parent preparing suhoor. What are you doing?”
“You are a mosque volunteer helping at community iftar.”

Take pictures for RE books.

Reflection Questions:

“What is one thing you learned about Ramadan today?”
“How does fasting help bring people together?”
“How can we show respect to people fasting during Ramadan?”

Fasting is a meaningful and positive practice for many Muslims.

1 billion primary picture news resource england 12th january.pdf