Year 6 Wk6
Friday 15th May
English Activity
A semicolon can be used between independent clauses that are closely related in theme.
In the following sentences, Catherine Fisher chooses to use semicolons in both of these sentences rather than using a joining word (conjunction) like because.
The keeper grinned; he knew fear when he heard it.
He had no tongue to speak with; she'd made sure he kept her secrets.
Answer these in your jotter.
In your opinion, why has she made this choice and what impact does it have on you as the reader?
Can you write two or three sentences of your own that use a semi-colon instead of a conjunction.
Maths Activity - Ratio & Proportion
Today you need to watch Week 2, Lesson 2 ‘Ratio and Proportion Problems’ (NOT Summer Week 2)
https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-6/
Now open up the worksheet here: Y6 Wk2 Lesson 2.
Print this off if you're able to, otherwise write down the answers to the questions in your jotter. If the question requires you to draw part of the question, then do your best to draw the part you need to. If a question requires you to use equipment you don’t have, then you may leave that question.
We have also assigned you an alternative on MyMaths if you are finding it tricky to copy out the worksheet. You may find the work harder though as it does not match perfectly with the learning from the video. https://app.mymaths.co.uk/1703-homework/scale-finding-heights
PSHE Activity
Watch today’s Newsround to find out what is going on in the world today.
Thursday 14th May
English Activity - Pattern of three
In analysing Tuesday's extract from "The Snow-Walker's Son" we note that Catherine Fisher uses the pattern of three actions in a sentence to advance the action and inject a sense of pace into her writing. This helps to balance description, action and dialogue. e.g.
The keeper hung his lantern on a nail, took the key from a dirty string around his neck, and fitted it into the keyhole.
With both hands he turned the key, then tugged out the red chain in a shower of rust and pushed the door.
He stepped well back, handed the stranger the lantern, and jerked his head.
Can you come up with three of your own sentences using this skill?
Maths Activity - Calculating Scale Factors
Today you need to move onto Week 2, Lesson 1 ‘Calculating Scale Factors’ (NOT Summer Week 2)
https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-6/
Work your way through the questions from here: Y6 Wk2 Lesson 1.
Print this off if you're able to, otherwise write down the answers to the questions in your jotter. If the question requires you to draw part of the question, then do your best to draw the part you need to. If a question requires you to use equipment you don’t have, then you may leave that question.
We have also assigned you an alternative on MyMaths if you are finding it tricky to copy out the worksheet. You may find the work harder though as it does not match perfectly with the learning from the video. https://app.mymaths.co.uk/1703-homework/scale-finding-heights
History Activity
You will find this task in your 2Dos on Purple Mash
Read these sections on the Mayans.
- Writing
- Religion
- Gods
Use these as subheadings in your jotter and make notes as you read about the key information.
Wednesday 13th May
Art activity
Look at how these artists have used the view from their window as inspiration for their artwork.
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"The World Beyond" by Pierre Bonnard |
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Look at some of David Hockney's digital works here: http://www.hockney.com/works/digital/ipad
Now find a view from a window where you live and spend some time looking carefully at the view.
Take time to notice as much as you can.
Either draw your view, with whatever you have at home, or use the paint/drawing tools on Purple Mash.
Either save it there or send a photograph in to office@coldean.brighton-hove.sch.uk
so we can share it. Looking forward to seeing your work!
Music Activity
I loved hearing your ideas for Pop Stars last week, this week you are going to play with making a song for them. Make some music on 2Sequence that suits the description that you wrote, if they sing Pop music write Pop, or if they play Rock try Rock, then add some vocals.
This is a little tricky so I will talk you through it.
1 - Look for the box that say MySounds, at the bottom of 2Sequence.
2 - Click on the box with the + sign.
3 -Then press on the record box, which looks like a microphone.
4 - Press the red button here to record. If correct press done, if not try again.
5 - Then you get a microphone, add it to your song and hear yourself.
Have fun. I look forward to hearing them. If you press the green arrow on Purple Mash, you can hear me having a go at making a rock song. Great fun. ENJOY.
Computing Activity
This week is a chance to finish off your database. We would normally spend a few lessons in school completing these. There are already some great databases saved in the class folders so there is an extra challenge in this week's slides for those children.
Databases Lesson 4 slides here.
Tuesday 12th May
English Activity
Read this extract from "The Snow-Walker's Son" by Catherine Fisher. You can listen to the extract here: https://soundcloud.com/talkforwriting/doors
The door was the last one in the corridor. As the flames flickered over it, they showed it was barred; a hefty iron chain hung across it, and the mud floor beneath was red with rust that had flaked off in the long years of locking and unlocking. The keeper hung his lantern on a nail, took the key from a dirty string around his neck, and fitted it into the keyhole. Then he looked behind him.
"Get on with it!" the big man growled. "Let me see what she keeps in there!"
The keeper grinned; he knew fear when he heard it.
With both hands he turned the key, then tugged out the red chain in a shower of rust and pushed the door. It opened, just a fraction. Darkness and a damp smell oozed through the black slit. He stepped well back, handed the stranger the lantern, and jerked his head. He had no tongue to speak with; she'd made sure he kept her secrets.
The stranger hesitated; a draught moved his hair and he gazed back up the stone passageway as if he longed suddenly for warmth and light. And from what I've heard, the keeper thought, you won't be seeing much of those ever again. Then the man held up the lantern and pushed the door. The keeper watched his face intently in the red glow, and his great hand, as it clutched a luck-stone that swung at his neck. The man went in, slowly. The door closed.
Write your answers to these questions in your jotter.
- The door was the last one in the corridor. What is the significance of the word last? Can you think of another context where the word last has a significant meaning? e.g. the last chance.
- How do the opening lines (highlighted above) set the mood of the story? What are your immediate impressions?
- Having spent a great deal of time reflecting on the significance of doors and their appearance, what does this description suggest to you?
- Why has Fisher described the iron chain as being ‘hefty’? What could the significance of this word be in the context of the story?
- Darkness and a damp smell oozed through the black slit. How does this make you feel as a reader? What is the relevance of both darkness and a damp smell? Do either of these surprise you; if so, why?
Maths Activity - Using Scale Factors
Today you need to watch Week 1, Lesson 5 ‘Using Scale Factors’ (NOT Summer Week 1)
https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-6/
Watch the video and then complete the worksheet here: Y6 Wk1 Lesson 5.
Print this off if you're able to, otherwise write down the answers to the questions in your jotter. If the question requires you to draw part of the question, then do your best to draw the part you need to. If a question requires you to use equipment you don’t have, then you may leave that question.
Work your way through the questions, using a ruler if you have one to get precise measurements of the shapes.
We have also assigned you an alternative on MyMaths if you are finding it tricky to copy out the worksheet. You may find the work harder though as it does not match perfectly with the learning from the video. https://app.mymaths.co.uk/314-homework/enlarging-shapes
Geography Activity
Let's explore the Galápagos Islands
This is a Bitesize activity that revises your learning from last term.
Watch the two videos, then complete the quiz underneath.
Monday 11th May
English Activity
In this activity, you are going to consider the importance of fluency and expression when we read. Begin by reading Miroslav Holub’s poem The Door. You may like to listen to these two contrasting performances: 1 2
Decide which reading you prefer and why and jot down your response.
Now make some notes on the poem:
- What did you like about the poem?
- What was your favourite line and why?
- How did the poem make you feel?
- Which line in the poem did you find the most interesting and why?
- Are there any parts of the poem that leave you with unanswered questions?
- What questions would you like to ask the poet, Miroslav Holub?
Extension task: Decide how you would perform this out loud and have a go at performing at home.
The Door by Miroslav Holub
Go and open the door.
Maybe outside there’s
a tree, or a wood,
a garden,
or a magic city.
Go and open the door.
Maybe a dog’s rummaging.
Maybe you’ll see a face,
or an eye,
or the picture
of a picture.
Go and open the door.
If there’s a fog
it will clear.
Go and open the door.
Even if there’s only
the darkness ticking,
even if there’s only
the hollow wind,
even if
nothing
is there,
go and open the door.
At least
there’ll be
a draught.
Maths Activity - Calculating Ratio
This week we are going to continue to use the White Rose videos for our maths learning. We are now onto Week 1, Lesson 4 – ‘Calculating Ratio’ (Not Summer Week 1.)
https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-6/
Watch the video and then complete the worksheet here: Y6 Wk1 Lesson 4.
Print this off if you're able to, otherwise write down the answers to the questions in your jotter. If the question requires you to draw part of the question, then do your best to draw the part you need to. If a question requires you to use equipment you don’t have, then you may leave that question.
We have also assigned you an alternative on MyMaths if you are finding it tricky to copy out the worksheet. You may find the work harder though as it does not match perfectly with the learning from the video. https://app.mymaths.co.uk/160-homework/ratio-dividing-2
Science Activity
How do flowering plants reproduce? Use this BBC Bitesize link.
Watch the video, read the information and complete the two activities at the end. This links to our learning from last term.
Last week's learning
Look at how we got on with last week's learning.
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- Bridie
- Bridie
- Blossom
