Tuesday 2nd June 2026

 

Tuesday 2nd June 2026

Identify and describe some key physical features of Northern Italy.

northern italy physical features ppt.pdf

 Adapted

Grammar

To identify apostrophes.

 

Task: In pairs look for apostrophes in a text- Atticus Claw extract. 

 

 

Chapter 1:

 

Atticus Grammaticus Cattypuss Claw - the world's greatest cat burglar - was lying on a comfy bed in Monte Carlo when a messenger pigeon landed on the -window ledge. Atticus opened one eye, then the other. Finally, with a yawn, he stretched lazily, jumped off the bed and padded over towards the window. Are you Claw?' The messenger pigeon said cautiously. Who's asking:?' Atticus replied, examining his sharp talons. Never you mind.' The pigeon shivered. He blinked at Atticus. He had been told to deliver the note to a brown-and-black-striped tabby with a chewed ear, four white socks and a red handkerchief with its name embroidered on it tied round its neck. He was sure he'd got the right cat. It looked a nasty piece of work; but then most cats did as far as he was concerned. 'I've got a message for you 'Hand it over then,' Atticus purred, jumping on to a table and holding out a paw.'No chance!' the pigeon sidled away from him along the ledge. Carefully, watching Atticus all the time with his beady eyes, he unclipped the tube containing the message from his leg and threw it on the table. Atticus flipped off the lid, reached in with a claw and uncurled a tiny piece of paper. He stared at the message. It was in a strange scratchy writing he didn't recognise. To: Atticus Grammaticus Cattypuss Claw We have a job for you. Meet us on Tuesday Littleton-Sea 11. 15. At the pier. Don’t be late. Come alone. Or else PS: It will be worth your while. ‘Who gave you this?' Atticus demanded. The pigeon looked frightened. 'I can t remember he cooed. Suddenly Atticus pounced. His left paw pinned die pigeon s tail. 'Don’t waste my time he hissed. ‘ I want to know who gave you this.’ The pigeon looked more frightened than ever. 'I can t say he squawked. 'They'll kill me if I do. And worse! You're not supposed to find out until you get there. Help! I'm in a tizzy!' The pigeon fainted. Atticus let go. 'Hmmm he said, reading the message again. 'Interesting . ..' He glanced at the dazed bird. Pigeons always talked. Yet this one had kept its beak shut. Whoever had sent the message, Atticus decided, had certainly scared the poo out of the pigeon. For a moment he hesitated, wondering what to do. Then he grinned. All cats like mysteries -that's why they're called 'curious'. And Atticus was no exception. In fact Atticus loved a mystery. Especially when he was at the centre of it. The pigeon came to with a start. 'Well?' he trembled. What shall I tell them?' ‘I’ll be there.' Atticus said. The pigeon looked relieved. 'Off you go, then With a sweep of his paw, Atticus pushed the startled bird off the ledge. He watched it flap away. Then he padded down the stairs and went into the study. The computer was on. He tapped out the words Littleton-on-Sea expertly with his claws. A picture of a sleepy cobbled town next to a flat grey sea popped up on the screen. It didn't look much, Atticus thought. Not exactly the sort of place you'd expect a summer crime wave. But he could soon change that! Tapping away at the keyboard, it didn't take him long to workout exactly how he was going to get there. Then, without a backward glance, he slipped out

of the cat flap, jumped on a train to the nearest port and boarded the next cruise ship to England.

 

Task:

• Listen and enjoy the three versions of the poem Macavity.
• Discuss and record thoughts, likes, dislikes etc. from each version in focus boxes on your table.

 

Draw this table into your books to record your answers.

02.06.26

To recall multiplication and division facts for the 7 times table.

Complete your learning tasks in your yellow maths jotter or on the sheets you are given.

lesson presentation 7 times table and division facts adapted.pdf

 

Challenge

Adapted

LC: Understand how to divide even numbers equally into groups.

Tuesday 2nd June 2026

LC: To understand that certain people influence the way we live our lives.

Look at the pictures below. What do all these people have in common? What one word links them all?

 

What is Authority?

Authority means having the right or power to make decisions, give instructions, or enforce rules.

 

Authority is when a person or group is trusted and allowed to make rules, keep people safe, and help things run smoothly.

Examples of Authority

• Parents and carers have authority at home because they make rules to keep children safe.
• Teachers have authority in school because they help children learn and make sure everyone follows school rules.
• The headteacher has authority over the whole school.
• Police officers have authority in the community because they help enforce laws and keep people safe.

Why Do We Have Authority?

Authority helps:

• Keep people safe.
• Make sure rules are followed.
• Solve problems fairly.
• Help communities work well together.

Whole Class Discussion Questions

1. Who has authority in our school?
2. Why do teachers have authority?
3. What might happen if nobody had authority?
4. How should people with authority use their power?

How  can authority change depending on the situation.

Key Vocabulary

• Authority – the right to make decisions and enforce rules.
• Rules – instructions about how to behave.
• Responsibility – something you are expected to do.
• Power – the ability to influence what happens.

 

With your group, make a list of all the people who have authority in the home, school and the community. What sort of authority do they have? 

Now can you write down everything that you know about authority figures. What makes an authority figure? How many different authority figures do you know?

Adapted: 

Teacher model:

"A teacher has authority in the classroom because they help everyone learn safely and make sure school rules are followed."

 

Hajj 

Hajj is a special journey that Muslis take to Mecca, a holy city in Saudi Arabi.  It's like a big, peaceful gathering where millions of people come together to worship Allah (God) and remember the actions of the Prophet Ibrahim who we learned about yesterday. It's one of the Five Pillars of Islam, which means it's something every Muslim should try to do at least once in their life if they can. 

During the Hajj the pilgrims perform acts of worship and renew their faith and sense of purpose in the world. They stand before the Ka'bah, a shrine built by Ibrahim, and praise Allah together.

The Ka'bah

The Ka'bah is the most important monument in Islam. Pilgrims walk around the Ka'bah seven times and many of them try to touch the Black Stone located at the corner.

Reflection: Muslims who are able to travel should do Hajj at least once in their lives. Why do you think this is so important to Muslims?