Year 5 Home Learning Week Commencing 13th July
Hi Year 5,
Wow! It is hard to believe that we are now in our final week of Year 5. You have all amazed us this year with your hard work and positive attitudes. We have missed you all and look forward to seeing you in your new classes.
English
This week, we are going to have at go at writing our own poem. Poems are best when they are read aloud because they are all about how language sounds and feels. Choose some of the poems below and listen to them. What did you enjoy? What did you dislike? What words are most memorable? Why?
https://www.michaelrosen.co.uk/videos/
https://childrens.poetryarchive.org/poem/a-ballroom-for-st-bernards/
https://childrens.poetryarchive.org/poem/how-to-turn-your-teacher-purple/
Watch the clip. Simon Mole, a poet, takes you through the steps of writing a poem. There is opportunity to pause the video and record your ideas so you will need a pen and piece of paper handy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3FZyXFS6bU
At the end, you will have a poem based around your own character. You will think about what their eyes look like, what your character’s breath smells like, how your character moves, what your character is holding and finally what your character might say.
We would love to read your poems so remember to share them in the comments.
SATs Companion
There are some maths and grammar activities to complete.
Maths
Activity 1 – https://nrich.maths.org/5038
Activity 2 – https://nrich.maths.org/9692
Moving to Year 6
You now know who your Year 6 teacher is. We would like to spend some time thinking about moving into your new class.
You are all special and unique. What would you like your new teacher to know about you?
Complete these sentences:
In Year 6, I am most looking forward to…..
I am looking forward to learning…..
An ambition I have for Year 6 is….
To achieve this I will…
Lastly, think about any questions you have for your new teacher.
Reading
You can continue to use the Scholastic Virtual Reading Library online allowing you to access lots of different books on their website.
The Scholastic Reading Pro website (https://educator-slz03.scholasticlearningzone.com/slz-portal/#/login3/GBR2VCR) please find enclosed the login details below.
Enter your username and password (remember that they are case sensitive)
Username: (first three letters of the pupil’s first name followed by first three letters of surname) All lowercase
For example: Harry Potter would be Username: harpot
Password: password1
If you have any issues accessing the website, please contact the school at enquiries@ectonbrook.org.uk .
Geography
As it is nearing the summer holidays, I’m sure we are all excited to get out and about in the sunny weather. Many of us will not be able to travel far this year, but England has some amazing holiday destinations. A very famous destination is the Lake District.
Use this link to research the lake district. What is it famous for? Who has helped to make the area and animals around there famous? If you were going on holiday to the lake district, what activities do you think you would do there?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z6jqcmn
History
Follow the link to learn all about the Kingdom of Benin. Where is it? What was it like to live there? After reading through the information, create a concept map showing everything you have learnt.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zfbcf82
We would love to read lots of your work during this week so keep posting your comments.
There is still time to add your stone to our snakes. All you need to do is paint your own design onto a stone and add it to the box which is located outside the office at both sites.
Have a great week!
Mrs Turiccki, Mrs Hatfield and Miss Whaites.
The crow and the fox
(By Michael Rosen)
Since he did it French it was confusing because I haven’t heard this story before but his actions help me fathom the tale. These are the memorable words that I picked up : Bonjour corbeau.
A ballroom for St Bernards
(By Kit Wright)
The introduction doesn’t really rhyme but the rest does so there is mixed feelings in this poem. Memorable words – My great big darling you dance divinely
How to turn your teacher purple!
(By James Carter)
I really like how it puts in some metaphors ,which makes it exciting!
Here are some memorable words that I found : how’ll she scream in the shower!!!
With my honest opinion, I think this one is my favourite.
Hope you liked it and your doing well 😁😄
It’s a shame that you didn’t get to test the poem to see if you could turn your teacher purple…it’s my favourite colour!!
Mrs Hatfield
I have a question for my new teachers Mrs Wild and Mrs Armstrong.
For Mrs Wild- What is your favourite subject? Mine is art!
For Mrs Armstrong- What is your favourite food? Mine is chicken nuggets!
I’m so excited to work with you!
From Maysha 😀
Dear Maysha, It was so lovely to hear from you; particularly with some of your favourites. In answer to your questions, my favourite subject is music and Mrs Armstrong’s favourite food is salmon. We hope you have a wonderful summer and read lots of books. See you in September. Mrs Wild and Mrs Armstrong x
hello everybody i just wanted to share my poem
boom
he has crazy black hair and a nice warm touch
his voice is loud and he talks to much
this might be shocking because his name is boom
but he carries a bag of calm around the room
he stomps around in his dynamite shoes
and if he is angry he might blow a fuse
boom is quiet fat although he doesn’t eat gluten
once someone sat on him like he was a cushion
Well done Linda! I love that you included some rhyme in your poem.
Mrs Turiccki
Pies And Cakes
Apple Pie, Peach Pie and Blueberry too,
Not forgetting the one made out of glue.
Victoria Sponge and Upside down cake,
Nothing beats the one mum makes .
With all the lovely bakes ,
And the long and boring waits,
There’s one that I never got to taste ,
The one I dropped in the lake.
By Rayyan Ali
Great poem Rayyan.
I suddenly feel very hungry!
Great poems Rayyan.
Mrs Hatfield
Hi Rayyan,
I am so pleased to see you are still writing amazing poems. I remember the ones you wrote when you were in Year 4. Keep writing and I look forward to reading more of your creations!
Mrs Norris
hi all, i want to say good luck next year and i hope for the best. sadly we have not been able to see each other but enjoy your day.
nytiaxx
I am sure that you will make up for all the lost time come September Nytia. Have a great summer holiday.
Mrs Hatfield
Here is some poems I have written for English. Hope you like it
Number 1.
2020 gave us stress
The world is feeling really depressed
The schools have closed
Because of Covid
People protested
And I’m only a kid
Wash your hands
It is key
So you dont spread the virus
I guarantee
Pollution thankfully has stopped
Were losing our money that we worked
For this loss of time I cant decline
2020 is one of the worst years of mine
Number 2.
Flowers have different colours its true
Some are red and some are blue
I like buttercups what do you like?
Flowers that are soft or flowers that have spikes
They also have a variety of smells
Roses, tulips and bluebells
Pulling flowers is some crime
This is the end of this rhyme
Number 3.
I have a year group that is cool
No one here will drool
All of them are my friends
Friendships that break will mend
Theres lyla, Star and Andy
Justin, Adam and Mandy
And many more!
They give you a tour
They are the schools core
Emily, Emma and Mimi
Cleo, Mason and Matty
They’re the clowns in this year
They always listen with their ears
There are many more that I cant fit in
But seeing this will make them grin
I hope you enjoyed this list
We dont put up with fists.
Great poems Maysha. Keep writing over the holidays. I look forward to seeing more of your work in September.
Mrs Hatfield
I just wanted to say thank you teachers for all your hard work throughout year 5. I will miss all of you and I hope that I will see you all again sometime in Year 6.
Thank you for all your hard work Bryce; you have been a great student. Keep up your great attitude to learning and have a great summer break.
Mrs Hatfield
Here is a few poems I have written!
Number 1
2020 gave us stress
The world is feeling really depressed
The schools have closed
Because of Covid
People protested
And I’m only a kid
Wash your hands
It is key
So you dont spread the virus
I guarantee
Pollution thankfully has stopped
Were losing our money that we worked
For this loss of time I cant decline
2020 is one of the worst years of mine
Number 2
Flowers have different colours its true
Some are red and some are blue
I like buttercups what do you like?
Flowers that are soft or flowers that have spikes
They also have a variety of smells
Roses, tulips and bluebells
Pulling flowers is some crime
This is the end of this rhyme
Number 3
I have a year group that is cool
No one here will drool
All of them are my friends
Friendships that break will mend
Theres lyla, Star and Andy
Justin, Adam and Mandy
And many more!
They give you a tour
They are the schools core
Emily, Emma and Mimi
Cleo, Mason and Matty
They’re the clowns in this year
They always listen with their ears
There are many more that I cant fit in
But seeing this will make them grin
I hope you enjoyed this list
We dont put up with fists.
Hope you enjoyed it!
I also have a few questions for my new teachers (Mrs Wild and Mrs Armstrong).
For Mrs Wild- What is your favourite subject? Mine is Art!
For Mrs Armstrong- What is your favourite food? Mine is chicken nuggets!
Can’t wait to see you two in year 6!
From Maysha
Oops sorry for repeating. My work didnt show up the first time so apologies for that 😅
During the Coronavirus I have been going on walks and doing my studies.