Wednesday 6th January 2021
Morning Year 6
Welcome to another day of madness!!
See you on the zoom register at 9:05
Warm up activity:
Have a look at this picture and think about:
- What you can see
- What sounds you would be able to hear
- What it might smell like
- What you might be able to taste
- What it might feel like to touch it
- How you would feel being there.
Write a description of this image. Remember to include lots of Year 6 writing skills and think about your use of punctuation.
Reading:
Below, I have attached some information about some of the characters that we will meet in Athens.
Take some time to read through them:
NPAT RSC Character Information – Egeus
NPAT RSC Character Information – Hermia
NPAT RSC Character Information – Lysander
NPAT RSC Character Information – Demetrius
NPAT RSC Character Information – Helena
NPAT RSC Character Information – Theseus
Task 1:
Write a brief description of each character based on what you have learnt about them.
Task 2:
Based on what you have read, are there any characters you think you will really like? Why? Are there any characters you think you will dislike? Why?
Writing:
Look again at this picture from yesterday:
Think back to some of the ideas that you had about it.
Today, we are going to start a descriptive piece of writing about this setting.
How you do this is your choice. It could be:
- a description saying what you can see, hear etc
- a diary imagining that you are there
- a story set here
- or something of your own choice.
Which ever you choose, make sure the focus of your writing is a description.
I have started the description below to give you some ideas.
Ancient, that is how I would describe this vast, stone-made city.
The buildings look as it they have been there since before the Ancient Egyptians yet they
are still standing powerfully for the world to see. I can imagine a noble, royal family
ruling over their kingdom from the heights of the palace walls; men and women selling
home-made gifts at daily markets and children laughing and running though small gaps
in between the buildings.
Now, it is your turn. Feel free to improve mine, use it as inspiration or just write your own. I look forward to seeing them!
Maths:
Starter challenge:
Send me the answers to these riddles:
I am thinking of a number ….
I add 5 to the number
I double the answer
I subtract 12
I end up with 12
What was my number?
I am thinking of a number ….
I halve the number
I add 3 to the number
I multiply the number by 4
I end up with 44
What was my number?
I am thinking of a number ….
I subtract 7
I divide the number by 5
I square the number
I end up with 16
What was my number?
Main activity:
Today we will be focusing on multiplication strategies for whole numbers and decimals including long multiplication using the column method.
First try these:
- 632 x 7 =
- 1205 x 6 =
- 25.3 x 4 =
- 25 x 12 =
- 135 x 24 =
Send me over your answers so I can check them for you. If you get stuck on any then e-mail me and I will talk you through it before you move on.
When you are ready, move on to these:
Send me through your work when you are finished and if you would like me to send you a challenge, let me know!
Science
Our topic this term is all about classification. Do you know what that means?
This week’s question is:
What is classification?
Have a look at the images below:
Why have these images been sorted into groups?
How have the been sorted? What might each group be called?
Today’s vocabulary:
Classification – sorting things into sets or classes which have features in common
Subdivide – to classify into smaller and smaller groups
Organism – an individual living thing
Taxonomy – the process of naming and classifying living things into groups according to their similarities and differences.
Task:
Find a pack of playing cards (if you haven’t got one either draw some or use cards from a board game i.e. Monopoly houses)
Can you think of a way to classify (organise into groups) the cards?
How many other ways can you think of organising/classifying the cards?
Record your ideas in the table below.
Have a think about where else we might use classification in every day life. Think about in school, libraries, supermarkets, sports etc.
Have a look at this information below:
Use this website to find out more information:
https://www.dkfindout.com/uk/animals-and-nature/what-is-living-thing/
Task:
Write an explanation about what you have learnt today.
Spanish
Hola.
In today’s Spanish class, we will be learning about the days of the week.
Do you know any?
Work through the information and tasks below:
Computing
Task 1:
We are going to be spending some time this term learning how to use the different Office software including Word, PowerPoint etc.
Today, the focus is on Word.
I would like you to spend some time on working looking at how to change the font, the size of the words, the colour etc.
Use the PowerPoint below to help you.
Task 2:
Continue with the TT Rockstars competition.
Well done for another hard day’s work Year 6!
See you in the morning.
Miss Kinsella and Mrs Maruzza
P.S please bring some paper, a pencil and some scissors to the zoom in the morning
warm up. I can see patches of white snow and a isolated house at the back there are also snow covered trees.
I can hear snow falling of the trees and the trees rustling in every corner.
I can smell cold water with a hint of salt and the trees would taste like a green vegetable that I’ve never tried before.
If i was there i would enjoy the touch of the snow.
Lovely description Dhanshri! I have to say I would love the touch of snow too.
Beautiful, thats how I describe this! The cold fresh air and the glistening snow pulling my mind telling me to go outside. I coundnt resist the snow and the smell of fresh green trees. I’m in a winter wonderland it’s like being at Charlie and the chocolate factory but instead of chocolate it’s snow!! My house is so comforting because its small and the magical outside makes me feel warm and cozy so I would have more easy sleeping…. Franticly the front door busted open and it was snow storm,I ran outside and grabbed a rope that was in the garden I un ravelled it and put the other end on the door handle so I could slam the door shut but the wind was to powerful it pushed my o to the door and I fell and coundnt remember anything but then I woke up and it was just a nightmare…
A lovely description! Well done Evie!
I see snowy trees with the feeling of exciment. The cold air brewing through my window but it did t do anything because I had a hot chocolate and a blanket wrapped around me making me feel in the Xmas spirit!! I would hear the crunch in the snow because of the animals. Also the rustling of the trees because the wind was so powerful it sounded like a tornadoooooo…… It smells dilightful, the trees are fresh and green and 5he snow glistening makes it look like a dream so it smells like daisy’s and that wintery feeling. I would be able to taste the could air when I breath in and the smell of the trees is like I could taste it. When I would touch it it would be cold and wet it also hard because the first time you play with it it doesn’t leak through your gluves but about 2 minutes later it will start to feel wet. If I was there I would feel like I’m in a magical dream I love snow and the smell of fresh trees. The reason why I would say I was in dream is because in the UK we haven’t had proper snow in ages so if we had snow I would go out in it all day long because I need to make the most of it 🙂
Lovely description Evie! Read it though to edit any mistakes and check for any spelling errors.
Hermia :is a strong independent woman who is standing up for womens rights, She may be but little but she is fierce! Helena:is Hermia’s best friend also thinks women get to choose their marage! Egues:An evil father who is the person who is trying to make Hermia marry who he wants because he’s her father!! Luysander :wants to marry Hermia but Egeus won’t let him! Demetrius :The man who is getting bribed to marry Hermia but she doesn’t want to marry him but Egeus is making her! Theseus:was going to get married but Egeus inturepted because he was arguing with Hermia so now the wedding is prosponed…
Great understanding of characters Evie. Which characters do you think you would like and dislike and why?
warm up
I see snow a house and trees. I can smell smoke from the chimney and fresh air . I hear the wind
I can feel the cold snow and the wind
Great description Alex! What would the snow be like to touch and how would you feel being there?
I hear birds whistling and leaves crunching beneath my feet, people laughing and no one feels discrete. I can smell pine and warm hot chocolate. I can feel the snow flakes falling from the sky touching my face as I go by.
How would you feel if you were there?
English:
I see snow everywhere,3 trees,4 leafless trees,A house,a brick stack and a car with snow on it.
Wind blowing.
Trees.
Cold wind.
Snow,trees,snowy bricks,snowy car and wood.
I would feel very cold and I would be trying to keep warm.
The winter cold snow stick to the ground like a spider web as the cold wind blows the car getting snow on it.
Well done Zain. I particularly like your simile. What might you do there?
if i was there i would be so happy
Why?
Righting
Spectacular,that is how I discrib this amazing place.
It looks as if it was created before time like ancient buildings
I could amagon children playing games like football and laughing
as they hide from echover as the over one trys to find them and there parents watching over them having fun
A lovely description Gracie. What would you do there?
The white snow piles make me shiver with excitement.The outragous looking house looks like it’s been there for years [centuries to be clear]. The piles of snow are as stunning as a fluffy cloud floating in the sky.
What everything looks like: The snow, the one that is in my garden; the trees, the ones i see in people house on Christmas; the isolated house, the one i play with.
The freezing weather makes me stiff as ice if i stay there to long. The beautiful atmosphere glimmers in the distance when i look from my window.
A lovely description Dhanshri but you have some capital letters missing Can you find where?
Lovely description and great use of punctuation Dhanshri.
I would feel peaceful and carm
Why?
English
1. I can see snow and water flowing as the wind blows by
With a frozen solid lack. As the trees blow and tilt to one side
2. I can hear birds tweating to a melody as snow grops crunch on the floor
3. I can smell snow and fresh ear as the cold,sogey,wetened wood brings a fant smell to me
4. I can taste lots of snow falling in to my moth and rain drops sitting at the fire place drinking a cup of hot chocolate
5. I can feel the freezing,cold,Ice snow one my hand as I sit and the warmth coming from inside
6. I would feel happy up there as it looks nice and is probly lovely and warm inside
Some lovely, descriptive language Gracie. Can you go through and check your spellings?
because no one is angry and everyone is enjoying there time there .
Great. Check which use of there, their and they’re you need.
Can I do a poem for the discriptive piece of writing from the picture we looked at yesterday
Absolutely! I look forward to reading it.
Reading:
Egeus is very mean and rude to his daughter Hermia and wants her to marry Demetrius but she loves Lysander and wants to marry him but if Hermia doesn’t marry Demetrius he would sacrafise her.
Hermia is a young woman she is kind but she is also being forced by her father (Egeus) to marry Demetrius but she wants to marry Lysander.
Lysander is a young gentleman who loves Hermia but her father wants her to marry Demetrius so Lysander and Hermia run off together but followed by Hermia’s friend Helena and Demetrius came aswell. Lysander casts a spell of Helena and Demetrius to make them love eachother.
Demetrius is a young lad who used to love Helena but then loved Hermia and followed Lysander and Hermia into the forest and fell back in love with Helena.
Helena loves Demetrius but he doesn’t love her back so she decides to follow Hermia and Lysander and Demetrius and Lysander are put in a spell
Theseus he is a duke he was told by Egeus to sacrafise his daughter Hermia but Theseus overrules Egeus.
Some great descriptions Zain. What do you think of these characters so far?
1.=4424
2.=2230
3.=101.2
4.=750
5.=3240
Well done Dan!
Egeus
He wants his daughter Hermia to marry Demetrius but she is in love with Lysander but her father only wants her to marry Demetrius.He says to Hermia that she can choose to marry him or to die his really wants his way.
Hermia
She always sticks up for herself even if people are on a different side then her. Hermia’s best friend Helena let her down after all the years that they have been together. She is a very strong girl and never gives up even if the odds are against her.
i’ll send you rest by email
Lovely character description so far. Ill look out for the rest on email.
I can see pure white snow scattered around my house. It is as deep as an ocean , when you step in it it will be really soft and cosy. Calmly, the snow falls down covering my feet with tiny little snow flakes.
If you are really quiet you might be able to hear the snow falling down. Quietly the wind howls and the snow moves away
Lovely Sadia. How would you feel being there?
I would feel amazing and calm
Egeus
He wants his daughter Hermia to marry Demetrius but she is in love with Lysander but her father only wants her to marry Demetrius.He says to Hermia that she can choose to marry him or to die his really wants his way.
Hermia
She always sticks up for herself even if people are on a different side then her. Hermia’s best friend Helena let her down after all the years that they have been together. She is a very strong girl and never gives up even if the odds are against her.
i’ll send you rest by email later
Lovely character description so far. I’ll look out for the rest on email.
Righting
Spectacular,that is how I discrib this amazing place.
It looks as if it was created before time like ancient buildings
I could amagon children playing games like football and laughing
as they hide from echover as the over one trys to find them and there parents watching over them having fun
Great description Gracie! Read through and edit any spellings and improvements.
On a cold winter day a clear white layer of crystal ice covered the muddy ground the temperature dropped below 0 it was so cold 🥶 (you breathed icicles )your teeth would chatter like crazy every hour you will get goose bumps sticking up more than a pimple.
You’ve made me feel very cold Aamirat!
Egeus
I feel like Egeus just wants what is best for Hermia so that is why he has found her some one to marry.
Hermia
I think Hermia doesn’t want to listen to other people she just wants the best for her and what she wants. like haw she wants to marry Lysander.
Demetrious
He is stubborn and if he doesn’t get what he wants he will get angry.
Lysander
I feel like he would do anything to marry the woman that he wants to marry.
Helen
She will do anything to get the person she wants like Lysander.
Theseus
He is the person who will do anything to say sorry.
Good summary of characters Sadia. Who do you like or dislike and why?
English
story
Ones in Athens there was a man called Val. Val was a talented person who loved going too the thierter
and show his performance . one day he was walking too the thieter to perform his performance but halfway there he got robbed by a bandit,after the robbery Val had no money too pay too do his performance. Val was very worried he didn’t have enough time, so he had no choice so he decided too rob people . OH NO. The show is aboat too start s Val ran as fast as he could, the reason why Val wants too be there ? is too win. If he win then he will lots and lots of money. But the sad thing is its too late Val couldn’t join in . But he realised his team turn is last so he was thinking and he realised he will beat up the secertry gaurds but they were too strong, so he stoled the secerty guard sowrd so he had no choice and kill him so her ran too his team and did there performance and he won but sadly the people who got robbed by Val told the police so Val sadly got arrested but he managed too escape. the police was looking for him 3 years after Val escaped but that’s when he realised he should leave the city . Val finaly found a city too live called sparta and that’s when he started a new life. THE END
Lovely story Alex. How could you improve it?
Maths
16÷2=8+3=11×4=44
7+5=12×2=24-12=12
1.632×7=4324
2.1205×6=7230
3.25.3×4=101.2
4.25×12=300
5.135×24=3240
Well done Gracie!
632 x 7 =4424
1205 x 6 =7380
25.3 x 4 =1012
25 x 12 =75
135 x 24 =816
Well done Sadia! Just check questions 2.3 and 5.
ok
Add on to reading:
Egeus is sooooooooo cool I like how he would sacrafise his own daughter and Demetrius because his first part of his name Demetr(ius) reminds me of a dino. and Helena she reminds me of Helena from thor
I dislike Hermia, Theseus and Lysander because they deafeted my favourite characters.
Good thinking Zain. I like your reference to Thor.
Writing
Dear Diary,
I’ve just had a wonderful adventure in the Athens. I’ve seen so many ancient, beatiful buildings. My most favorite part was the history from Midsummer nights dream. The mountains were so high you could scrape the clouds. That is how huge the mountains were.
Wonderful start to your diary Jaynelle! What else could you see?
I can see chily white wintery snow and a crisp white sky.
I can hear streas whoosing around the area.
It might smell a bit coldy plain sharp ice coming through the cold snow.
It might feel a bit frosty and cool .
I would feel like i had been in a ice cube frozed up inside the snowy ice.
Great description using senses Mason! Well done.
My poem!
A snap shot in time,
Rundown buildings packed so tight,
An amazing city filled with history,
In the ancient stone made walls of Athens
Built high in the hills,
A place to see, a place to be,
An explorers fantasy,
A place of tranquillity
Dry, hot and deserted,
An uneven ground of sand and stone,
Vast pillars that tell a story,
Long long ago
An ancient world of beauty,
Full of myths and legends,
Religion and culture,
God’s of war and God’s of love,
Uniting the world back together!
( This took ages)
A fantastic poem Evie!! Well done!
Maths warm up
1. 17
2.16
3. 27
Great Alex!
Warm up I see a house with crunchy snow around it and on it. As it’s gonna be freezing so there’s gonna be cold air.maybe taste cold air running down your throught. You’ll be able to feel cold crunchy snow feeling like your gonna get frostbire . I would tell freezing like on top of mount everist .
A lovely description but can you check your capital letters please.
Maths main task
1. 4,424
2. 7,230
3. 101.2
4. 300
5. 3,240
Maths awnsers
1… is 4420
2…7230
3….101.2
4…..3240
Well done Mason! Check your answer to question 1.
Warm up,
I can see deep, winter white snow which is on top of a vast house , I can also see trees which is full with fresh, white, winter snow. The creamy , white winter snow tingles as I press my warm foot into the snow and comes out freezing as ever. It feels freezing and cold as you walk out the door of your house which in doors its nice and warm . I can hear the birds singing a nice winter song in the morning. It smells like smoke coming out of your chimmnly and drifting into the nice winter air. You may taste the cold winter snow that is like a big snow cone. It may feel like a big , evil monster breathing the most cold and evil ice breathe. I would feel the cold ,fresh air flowing onto my face.
Fantastic description Jess! Would you like to be there? Why?
SCIENCE
When you classify something that’s when you seperate it into different sections like numbers or colour like a deck of playing cards. You can subdivide by making the groups even smaller than before.
LIVING THINGS
Living thing are things that can move,reproduce,is sensitive,grows,respirates,excrete and is nutritous
MOVEMENT
REPRODUTION
SENSITIVITY
GROWTH
RESPIRATION
EXCRETION
NUTRITION
😆😆
Great Dhanshri! Have you had a look at the website?
What I have learnt today is it has to be classed as a living thing if it has movement, senses, can eat and drink and the easiest way to remeber is Mrs nerg also they can be set into more then 1 group such as blind, hearing, blue, yellow, number, certain animal ext.
That’s great. Have you had a look at the website?
science
on A they are all hard material on B its rain C is something that can be used like sponge is used to clean and the gas for the hot air balloon or gas too cook D is liquid
Well done Alex. Have you looked at the website?