Thursday 15th January
Grammar Warm Up
LC: to create sentences using the apostrophe for belonging
In your books, write 3 short sentences using
1. an apostrophe to show belonging to ONE person
2. an apostrophe to show belonging to MORE THAN ONE person
3. a noun with s and no apostrophe to show more than one noun
LC: to use what I have read as a model for my own writing
LC: To be able to multiply mixed numbers by whole numbers, creating larger mixed numbers.
As dark clouds rolled across the sky, Mia hurried home from school. She usually took the long road, but today she chose a shortcut through the park. The wind whipped the trees and leaves skittered across the path. Halfway through, thunder rumbled loudly, making Mia jump. She pulled her jacket tighter and kept going. When she finally reached home, rain began to pour heavily. Mia smiled, glad she had trusted her decision.
R- What weather signs showed a storm was coming?
I- Why did Mia decide to take the shortcut this time?
C- Why do you think the author describes the wind and trees in detail?
LC: Evaluate how authors use figurative language, considering the impact on the reader.
Recap - Metaphor is the device that compares something directly with something else in order to create a resemblance.
Discuss in pairs, then whole class What is the impact of the metaphors below on the reader?
Life is a journey.
We are all in the same boat.
You had him in the palm of your hand.
My knight in shining armour.
My memory is a little foggy.
Education is a gateway to success.
Activity: Finish the sentences to create your own metaphors:
