Class 8 would like to say a big hello to everyone who is isolating.
We all miss you very much; the classroom is not the same without you.
If you feel well enough, here is your work for this week.
Monday
Maths
See PowerPoint and questions attached
Lesson 3-Long-division-1
Lesson 3 long division 1 worksheet
English
Think about the persuasive texts we looked at in class. Think about the structure of a persuasive text; each paragraph introduces a new argument and then backs this up with evidence/reasons.
Imagine you are Syms. Think of the arguments you would use to convince Mr Darwin that the dragon is real and that the eggs are actually dragon eggs. Use the sheet attached to list three arguments and the evidence/reasons for each.
Choose one of your arguments and write a paragraph which outlines the arguments and then lists the reasons/evidence to support it.
Arguments and evidence to support
Focused Reading
Read chapters 40 – 44 (attached)
Answer the following questions:
Q1. Predict what new little one Mrs Harvey is talking about.
Q2. What is your first impression of Mrs Harvey?
Chapters 40-44
Tuesday
Maths
See PowerPoint and questions attached.
Lesson 4-Long-division-2
Lesson 4 long division 2 worksheet
English
Another technique used in persuasive writing are cause and effect sentences. What do you think a cause and effect sentence is? Cause and effect is an intrinsic relationship between events and processes, where one causes the other.
Examples
Here is an example of a cause and effect sentence:
Because my alarm clock went off, I woke up in time for school.
We can use a range of different conjunctions (a list is attached)
My alarm clock went off, therefore I woke up in time for school.
Due to my alarm clock going off, I woke up in time for school.
Write some of your own using the examples in the tables above and a range of conjunctions (from the list provided).
Finally, write some examples of cause and effect sentences that Syms could use to persuade Darwin that he is telling the truth about the dragon.
Focused Reading
Answer the following questions:
Q1: What are palpitations? When do people normally have them?
Q2: What does an ornithologist study?
Wednesday
Maths
See PowerPoint and questions attached.
English
In persuasive texts, powerful and emotive language is used to help persuade the reader. Look at the following example:
Non-emotive: The dog was injured by the glass on the ground.
Emotive: An innocent puppy suffered horrific injuries when she accidentally rolled on the glass that had been carelessly discarded on the ground.
Think about the effect of each sentence on the reader.
Try writing emotive sentences for the following non-emotive examples:
- Mr Smith was attacked by Mr Jones for two minutes.
- The Government will increase interest rates
Try writing some emotive sentences that Syms could use to persuade Mr Darwin to believe him about the dragon/eggs.
Focused Reading
Answer the following questions:
Q1: What two places did the sound of the violin remind Syms of?
Q2: What colour green does Syms liken the lizards too?
Thursday
Maths
See PowerPoint and questions attached.
English
Look at the attached PowerPoint which explains the subjunctive form.
T2-E-1787-Subjunctive-Form_ver_2 (3)
Try writing examples that Syms could use in his argument to Mr Darwin.
Focused Reading
Answer the following questions:
Q3: From the description provided, draw the hatchling.
Q4: What does Syms think may have hatched?
Friday
Maths
Please complete the arithmetic test attached.
Y5-Arithmetic-Full-Test-6 year 5
ArithmeticPaper6 year 6
English
Read chapters 45 – 51 (attached)
What is Syms trying to convince Darwin to do? Remove the dragons from the enclosure at the Zoological Society.
Plan a persuasive letter from Syms to Darwin (template attached) to help persuade him that this is the right thing to do. Remember that each paragraph should introduce a new argument and back it up with reasons/evidence (remember to use the text for the evidence)
Planning template
Focused Reading (chapters 40-44)
Answer the following questions:
Q1: Explain the comparison of London and Sydney being brothers. What does the author mean?
EXT: Research about fossils and how these have helped in our understanding of evolution throughout history. Learn more about significant fossil finders like Mary Anning.
Have a good week.
Mrs Duncan
