Spellings
The spellings this week all share the same rule. They all have unstressed vowels and they are polysyllabic words. There is an English lesson about the spellings tomorrow.
English
To identify features of a biography
In this lesson, we will introduce what a biography is, we will look at the features of a biography and we will find examples of features in a biography.
Lesson link:
To identify features of a biography (thenational.academy)
Mild
Follow the lesson on the video and complete tasks.
Spicy
Write down the features of a biography.
Hot
Explain what the features of a biography are and why you think we use them.
Recommendations for Extra Reading
Maths
This week we are continuing to learn about fractions. We are moving onto placing fractions on a number line and ordering fractions more and less than 1.
There are some optional extra activities to help support your learning, which are linked to BBC Bitesize.
There are also some fraction games here:
Fractions and Decimals Maths Games (topmarks.co.uk)
Lesson Objective
Can I convert mixed numbers to improper fractions?
Think about:
How does multiplication support us in converting from mixed numbers to improper fractions?
Can you explain the steps in converting an improper fraction to a mixed number? Use the vocabulary: numerator, denominator, multiply, add
White Rose Video Link:
Follow the video to help support your learning with the questions.
Spr5.5.1 - Mixed numbers to improper fractions on Vimeo
Mild
Complete questions 1 and 2.
Spicy
Complete questions 1,2,3 and 4.
Hot
Complete all the questions on the worksheet.
Extra Hot
Complete the worksheet and the extra hot challenge.
Optional Activities:
BBC Bitesize
Additional support on learning how to write a number as an improper fraction and a mixed number. There is a quiz to test your knowledge.
Reading
To introduce the context and genre of a text
In this lesson we will analyse the front cover to infer the genre and subject of the text. We will then explore some of the key features of non-fiction texts and consider their purpose.
Lesson link:
To introduce the context and genre of a text (thenational.academy)Music
To understand how to maintain the pulse using the voice and body
This lesson will include a fun warm-up and learning a song from Brazil through performing rhythm and pulse simultaneously, with an added challenge at the end!
Lesson link:
To understand how to maintain the pulse using the voice and body (thenational.academy)