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.

Converting improper fractions to mixed numbers - Year 6 - P7 - Maths - Catch Up Lessons - Home Learning with BBC Bitesize - BBC Bitesize

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:

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)