Tuesday, 17th August 2021 – Numeracy

Position

I am learning to follow directions on simple maps.

I know I can do it when I can give directions to help someone find a place on a map.

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Challenge

Give directions to someone in your home, start from your bedroom and direct them to the kitchen. Use the words ‘ahead’, ‘left’ and ‘right’ in your directions.

When you have completed these task, click below to check your answers:

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Tuesday, 17th August 2021 – Literacy

Writing – Onomatopoeia

I am learning to use my knowledge of onomatopoeia to write interesting sentences.   

I know I can do it when I have written some interesting sentences using onomatopoeia.  

Today we are going to discuss onomatopoeia. 

How exciting!  

What is onomatopoeia?  

Onomatopoeias are words that describe a sound AND when you read the words, they actually mimic (copy) the sound that they are describing.  

Watch this video to learn more:  

 

Independent Task 

Step One:  

Open your green lined book and write the date.

Step Two:  

Write your heading “Onomatopoeia”, make sure you spell it correctly!  

Step Three:  

For each of the pictures below, you have to identify an onomatopoeia that can be used to describe what is happening in the picture. The first two have been completed for you.  

Step Four:  

You will need to write an interesting sentence or two to describe each picture that includes one onomatopoeia word. The sentence should also include an adjective or adverb to make it interesting. The first two have been done for you. Follow them as examples.