Monday, 31st May 2021 – Numeracy

Time

I am learning to identify the features of an analogue clock.

I know I can do it when I can draw a clock and label the following features:

• hour hand
• minute hand
• correctly position the numbers 1-12

Watch this:

Telling the time helps us manage our day and analogue clocks help us keep track of that time.

Their designs have become more advanced, their size smaller and they are used all across the world. 

Watch this:

Use this picture of an analogue clock to review the information from the video you just watched.

Independent Activity

• Open your green lined book.
• Rule a line under any previous work to rule off.
• Write today’s date.
• Write the heading “Time”

Answer the following questions:

• Which hand is the longest?
• How many minutes is half an hour?
• Where does the minute hand point at o’clock?
• How many minutes in 1 hour?

Now you have studied an analogue clock, cover your work and try to draw an analogue clock by yourself.

Make sure your clock has the correct numbers and put your minute hand and hour hand at three thirty.

Try not to look at a clock, try to use your understanding and draw it from memory, good luck.

Optional Ten Green Bottles Challenge

Challenge

Here is the solution, don’t click until you have attempted the task.

Solution

Monday, 31st May 2021 – Literacy

Topic: Using Descriptive Language in Reading and Writing

I am learning to identify and use interesting words in a text.

I know I can do it when I can:

• Recognise when a writer has used more interesting words than the words we might use in everyday life.
• I can include interesting language in my own writing.

Good writers will use interesting words. They will research new words and edit their writing to make sure they are not repeating the same words.

Study the alternative word list below:

FUN! We suggest you have some fun by standing in front of a mirror and saying each word out loud with action and expression to bring out the meaning of the word [you can ask a family member to join in😊]

Today you are going to collect and research interesting words.

Watch

 

Independent Activity

1. Open your green lined book.
2. Rule a line under any previous work to rule off.
3. Write today’s date.
4. Write the heading “Descriptive Language”

Now, you’re ready to begin your task.

Find 3 examples of the author using words in an interesting way.

Copy them below and explain why you like them. The first one is done for you.

Word 1: powdery

I like this because: the author is describing the dust that is raised when Marcenia is playing baseball in the field. It is as if the dust is made of powder and in the shape of a cloud.

Word 2:

I like this because:

Word 3:

I like this because:

Word 4:

I like this because:

Choose one of the descriptive words from your selection above. Now, use this link to a thesaurus [like a dictionary] to research your word.

https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus

Simply enter your word in the search box at the top and scroll down to find lists of similar and opposite words. You must find:

• 3 words that mean something similar (synonym)
• 3 words that mean the opposite (antonym)

Chosen word: ________________________________________
Similar (Synonym)	Opposite  (Antonym)
1.	1.
2.	2.
3.	3.

 

Chat about the book with your family

The book “Catching the Moon”, tells the real story of a young girl who dreamed of being a professional baseball player, in a time when women did not play professional baseball.

• What are your dreams for your future?
• What would you like to achieve or contribute to?
• Do you have a plan to get there?

Challenge

In your book draw a picture to show what are your dreams for the future. Then write between 6 to 8 good sentences about your future dreams