Wednesday 13th January 2020
Good morning Year 6.
I look forward to seeing you on Zoom at 9:05
Warm up activity (15 minutes)
Reading (40 minutes)
Complete the reading lesson all about A Midsummer Night’s Dream at:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z43gp4j
This will make sure you have a good understanding of the first half of the story so we can delve into it deeper.
Writing (30 minutes)
Read this conversation between Theseus (the Duke) and Hermia.
Theseus
What say you Hermia? Be advised, fair maid,
To you your father should be as a god,
One that composed your beauties, yea, and one
To whom you are but as a form in wax
By him imprinted and within his power
To leave the figure of disfigure it.
Demetrius is a worthy gentleman.
Hermia
So is Lysander.
Theseus
In himself he is.
But in this kind, wanting your father’s voice,
The other must be held the worthier.
Hermia
I would my father looked but with my eyes.
Theseus
Rather your eyes must with his judgement look.
Hermia
I do entreat your grace to pardon me.
I know not by what power I am made bold,
Nor how it may concern my modesty
In such a presence here to plead my thoughts:
But I beseech your grace that I may know
The worst that may befall me in this case,
If I refuse to wed Demetrius.
Theseus
Either to die the death or to abjure
Forever the society of men.
What are your first thoughts?
What do you think they are saying to each other?
Task:
Option 1:
Annotate the text explaining what each part means.
Option 2:
Re-write the text using modern language. Make sure the meaning is the same.
Maths (1 hour 15 minutes)
Starter challenge
Here are you 5 in 5 questions for today:
1) 300 + ____________ = 1000
2) 431 x 7 =
3) 6/7 x 140 =
4) 5/6 + 3/6 =
5) 9,034 + ___________ = 13,439 =
Main Task
Today we will be switching to area.
Area – the measurement of space inside a 2D shape.
e.g The area is the red space inside the shape.
Have a look at the image below:
How do you think we might find the area?
All we have to do to find the area is multiply the length by the width – l x w = area
l x w = area
10 cm x 7 cm = 70cm
When we are finding the area, we have to add a (squared) symbol to show that we are now dealing with the area.
That means that the area of the shape above is 70cm
Have a look a this next question:
Can you work out the area?
Remember to do this we use:
l x w = area
8 x 6 = 48
The area is 48 cm
Now you try these:
Finally, we will look at how to find the area of a triangle.
How do you think we would find the answer?
If you look carefully, you will notice something about the triangle – 2 of them would make a rectangle:
We know how to find the area of a rectangle don’t we? We use l x w
10 x 7 = 70cm
2 triangles make 1 rectangle so what is our final step? We just need to halve our answer.
To find the area of a triangle:
(L x W) divided by 2 = area
(10 x 7) divided by 2 =?
70 divided by 2 = 35 cm
The area of this triangle is 35 cm
Now you try:
Science (1 hour)
Today’s question is:
How are living things classified?
What can you remember from last week?
What is classification?
How is classification helpful?
Have a look at the pictures below:
Which of these pictures show a living thing?
How do you know?
Vocabulary:
Cell – the smallest part of a living thing that can function independently
Kingdom – the largest groups into which living things can be classified
Fungus – a very small living thing which is not a plant or an animal and gets its nutrients from other organisms.
Micro-organisms/microbe – a very small living thing which can only been seen using a microscope. Examples include: bacteria, viruses and many fungi.
All living things can be classified into large groups or kingdoms. These include:
Animals Plants Fungi
Read through the following text:
The Classification of Living Things
Classifying living things has been a challenge to scientists for hundreds of years; many have argued about the ways they should be sorted and grouped. Usually, it is necessary for all organisms in one set or group to share several features in common, not just one. For instance, we may assume that all birds belong together because they fly – but that would mean that penguins and ostriches are excluded from that group while bats are included!
Over the years, as scientists built up a picture of the way organisms have evolved from simple to more complex life-forms, they began to realise that organisms could be either closely or distantly-related to each other. For instance, tigers, lions, panthers and the domestic cats we keep as pets are all closely-related because they shared a common ancestor in recent evolutionary terms.
Plants
Although we tend to focus on animals, we can classify plants and fungi in similar ways. Plants, for instance, can be divided into two major groups: those that produce seeds and those that don’t. Those that don’t produce seeds tend to be simpler in structure and are older in evolutionary terms (and so would be lower down in the fossil record). Examples are algae (including all seaweeds), mosses and ferns. Seed-producing plants can be further subdivided into two groups: flowering plants (such as poppies, cacti, grasses and oak trees) and conifers (such as pine trees and fir trees).
Microbes
Scientists use the word microbes (or micro-organisms) as a term of convenience. Microbes do not all belong to the same scientific group; the only thing they share in common is the fact that they are all too small to see without a microscope. So, microbes can include examples of organisms from other groups (for example there are microscopic animals and plants). Some of the more significant groups of microbes include bacteria, viruses and microscopic fungi. These are often referred to as germs (harmful microbes) and, indeed, many cause diseases such as measles, polio, cholera and the common cold.
However, other microbes are essential and form an important part of the balance of life, being responsible for the decomposition (decay) of dead organisms, the release of vital nutrients into the soil and the maintenance of oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere. Others are found inside our gut (small intestine) and without them we would not be able to efficiently digest our food. They are even essential in the commercial production of certain foods (such as bread, cheese, yoghurt, beer and wine). So, another – less scientific – way of classifying microbes could be to subdivide them as harmful or beneficial.
Why have scientists argued about classification?
Why do groups need to have more than one common feature? (use birds as an example)
What are the 2 major plant groups?
What is the only thing that microbes share in common?
What is one way you could subdivide microbes?
Task:
Read the following two statements:
The world would be a better place without microbes.
All plants are the same.
Do you agree or disagree with these statements? Why?
Spanish (30 minutes)
Hola clase
Hoy, estudiamos los meses in espanol.
Today, we will be learning the months in Spanish
Start by having a look at the Spanish words for each month.
Watch this video to help with your pronunciation
Now see if you can find the months of the year in this wordsearch.
Computing (30 minutes)
Continuing on our work with Office programs, today we will be looking at PowerPoint which lots of your used during our Christmas advert challenge.
Work through the tasks on the PowerPoint below learning how to use different parts of PowerPoint
Story time:
Click on the link below to hear the first chapter of our new story.
TT Rockstars
Keep up the great work on the competition.
Another great day Year 6! Well done and we will see you tomorrow morning!
Miss Kinsella and Mrs Maruzza
5 in 5
1) 300 + ____________ = 1000=700
2) 431 x 7 =3107
3) 6/7 x 140 =
4) 5/6 + 3/6 =8/6
5) 9,034 + __4,405____ = 13,439
Main task
1.18
2.14
3. 9
4.16
5.16
6.21
7.63
8.8
9.5
10.28
1.45
2.90
3.42
4.68
5.200
6.60
7.238
8.180
9.126
10.104
1.116
2.125
3.210
4.330
5.104
6.124
7.718
8.172
9.149
10.618
Well done Sadia!
Remember question 3 (6/7 x 140) is then ‘x means of’ and you need to divide by the bottom and times by the top.
Which questions are the third set of answers from?
i cant send you my video on email it said it wouldn’t do it
Did it say it was too big?
We fixed it but it says that the email is queued and the video won’t download
We have the video. Thank you!
i dont understand english because i missed the zoom call.
For the reading, you need to complete the lesson at the link.
For the writing, I want you to have a look at the conversation between Hermia and Theseus and complete on of the tasks underneath. If there is any of the text that you don’t understand, let us know and we will help.
I put in my maths but i cant see ot in the comments
We have the 5 in 5 – remember question 3 in divide by the bottom and times by the top. Have you done the calculating area questions?
1)700 2)3017 3)3175 4)8/6 5)4405
Well done Declan!
if the top is 10 the the bottom is 10 then if one side is 7 the the oppisite is 7
on the triangle maybe add the two sides then you have the largest side have a metre
To find the area of a triangle, you need to multiply the length by the width and then divide your answer by 2.
I like the story can we hear more soon
You will, yes.
Math:
1. 700.
2. 3,017
3. 120
4. 1.33333333333
5. 4,405
Well done Zain!
Remember you can’t use a calculator and you need to write question 4 as a fraction – what would it be?
the maths was cofusing case numbers were not in the right place i tryed to do much as possible
All you need to do is times the two sides together. For example on the first question on the word attachment on the blog 3×6=18sq. inches.
Have a go and send your answers through.
maths
1 300+ =1000 =700
2 431×7=3017
3 6/7×140=840
4 5/6+3/6=1 2/6 or 8/6
5 9034+ =13439 =4405
Well done Gracie! Just check question 3 – remember ‘x means of’ and you need to divide by the bottom and times by the top.
it wont go on the link for some reason
You need to copy it and then paste it into your address bar.
English
Theseus
What say you Hermia? Be advised, fair maid,
To you your father should good be as a god,
One that can composed your beautie , and one
Too form you are in wax
By him imprinted and within his power
To leave the figure of disfigure it.
Demetrius is a loyal man.
Hermia
So is Lysander.
Theseus
well he is.
But in this kind, wanting your father’s voice,
The other must be held the worthier.
Hermia
I would but with my eyes.
Theseus
if it is your eyes it must be with his judgement look.
Hermia
I do entreat your grace to pardon me.
I know but what power I am made bold,
or how it may concern my modesty
In such a presence here to plead my thoughts:
But I beseech your grace that I may know
The worst that befall me in this case,
If I refuse too marry Demetrius.
Theseus
you have a choice Either to die or to abjure
Forever the society of men.
And what are your thoughts on the conversation? What do you think they are saying?
Map
Pirate
Pirates
Salt
Moc
Dice
Diet
Site
Sites
Die
Dies
Top
Mop
Cat
Me
Moss
Great work Mason!
They are talking about eachother but nicely .
There are two characters.
I think there talkimg abpit aplan of marriage maby .
There are two characters and they are talking to each other in a very respectful manner, you’re right.
It is a conversation about marriage but what does Hermia want to do and what does Theseus decide?
I disagrey on the first question as microsofts also kill wiled animals what can try to kill us
I also disagrey on the second question as all planets are diferent as they are diferent sises
Do we need some microbes?
700
3017
120
8/6
4405
Well done Aamirat!
700
3.017
I don’t n0 what 6/7 means
4.405
Well done Mason!
Question 3 is where ‘x means of’ and you need to divide by the bottom and times by the top.
3
8
3
5
4
12
14
45
9
25
9
7.5
Which questions are these the answers for Aamirat?
I have listened to the spanish . I am really confused at the triangles
To find the area of a triangle you need to multiply the length by the width and then divide your answer by 2. I hope this helps.
English
Option 2
Theseus:
What you say Hermia.
You now kid for you your farver
should be your precious desire
as he made your beauty
but to him you are just
a disappointment
as he is your faver and has
control of you Demetrius
is the man you should be
fighting for or have you now
sham
hermia:
so is lysander
Theseus:
to you and him he is but as for
this he is not good anouth
Hermia:
If my faver looked frow
my pont of him he would see
Theseus:
with your pont of him is not
as clear as your favers
pont of view is much more
clear to see lysander is not for you
Fantastic work Gracie!
I think Yheseus Is a very understanding person. What is going on in the conversation, I think he’s telling hermia to put her self in her fathers shoes and try to see it from his point of veiw
I agree Evie. Do you think Hermia will?
They have argued because there is many ways to classify objects
It has to be more than one feature shared like birds they all have beaks all have feathers it has to be more than one because you cant just say it breathes
green algae embryophytes
A lot of this is researched because when i read the text i still could not find the answer
Well done Aamirat. What is the problem with saying that all birds can fly?
science
they argue about birds they are in a group because they fly but bats penguins and more are not classified in that group it should be.
plants have 2 groups plants that produce seeds and plants that don’t produce seeds.
A great start Dhanshri. Have you managed to look at the 2 statements?
Great Dhanshri! Can you please just clarify the question using birds as an example.
I think all plants are diffetent
Why and how would you divide them?
I really like it but it was really short but it makes me want to know what happens next
Great Evie! Glad you’re intrigued. Its a great book.
Maths
1. 18
2. 14
3. 9
4. 16
5.16
6. 21
7. 63
8. 8
9. 5
10. 28
1. 45
2. 90
3. 42
4.m 68
5. 200
6. 60
7. 238
8. 180
9. 126
10. 104
1. 216
2. 1655
3. 2130
4. 330
5. 1134
6. 315
7. 3792
8.74
9.68
10. 122
Well done Alex! Just check the last set questions 2, 6,7,8,9,10.