Tuesday 21st April 2026
Tuesday 21st April 2026
LC: Describe some key physical features of the country of Italy.
Italy is one of the countries that make up the continent of Europe.
Can you locate it on your world map?
Here is a map that shows just Italy. What do you notice?
Some parts of the land are joined to other countries, some parts meet the sea and some parts are completely surrounded by the sea.
What do we call an area where land meets water?
What do we call a piece of land that is completely surrounded by water?
On your map of Italy, draw a dark blue line to show the coastline.
We call the biggest part of Italy (the boot shape) mainland because it is not an island.
What other bodies of water can be found on land? Which are physical features and which are human features?
Body of water Physical or human?
Learn more:
Underneath your map, write a sentence telling what a coastline is.
Write another sentence that tells how it is different to other bodies of water.
Look again at the map. Can you work out what the yellow squares are?
Italy has three major active volcanoes - Mount Etna, Stromboli and Mount Vesuvius.
In your Geography book, record:
Italy has _______ active volcanoes. They are _______________, ______________, and _________________.
____________ is on mainland Italy near to the city of ______. ___________ is on the island of ____________ and __________ is on one of the __________________ .
Let's learn what happened when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79AD.
Grammar warmup
Inverted commas
Imitate:
(Kung Fu Punctuation)
"Oh... Uhhh!" he spluttered. "I was just getting up, lad!"
"With you in a jiffy ..."he called to Gromit as he fell.
The lady introduced herself to Wallace. "My name's Piella. Piella Bakewell," she said.
"What d'you think, Gromit?" asked Wallace with a mouthful of mash.
Tuesday 21st April 2026
Draw infer characters’ feelings from their actions, and justify inferences with evidence.
Characters' Emotions
We are going to think about how the emotions of the characters change as the plot develops, stating the evidence that made us decide.
My turn:
How is Wallace feeling as the plot develop?
Wallace is feeling because .
Wallace is feeling because .
Wallace is feeling because .
Your turn:
Working in small groups, discuss how Gromit is feeling in each of these scenes from the story.
Discuss the reasons for your answers.
Now, thinking about what you have discussed, complete your own emotions graph for Gromit as the story develops, using the Wallace example as a model.
Adapted
How is Wallace feeling in these parts of the story? Why is he feeling that way. Complete the sentence under each picture.
21.04.26
LC: To be able to find the area of rectilinear shapes by counting squares.
Adapted Group 2
LC: Telling time to the hour.
The Bible
Introduction
Today we are learning about the Bible, a book that has influenced many people around the world.
Main Message
The Bible teaches kindness, forgiveness, love, and helping others. Its stories encourage people to make good choices.
Talk Partner Questions
- Why is kindness important?
- Can you think of a time someone forgave you?
- How can we show love in school?
UNCRC Links
- Article 14 – You have the right to think and believe what you choose.
- Article 2 – All children have the right to be treated fairly.
Reflection
Think about how you can be kind and forgiving today.
Who could you help or include?
Let’s try to spread kindness in everything we do.