This week’s spellings:

ancient science species efficient deficient glacier scientists sufficient emergencies inefficient achieve mischievous

Reading:

Read the diary entries written by the captain. Any words you are unsure of, ask an adult or google them. Then answer the reading questions (remember you don’t need to print them out). The answers are at the bottom of the sheet so make sure you check!

Writing:

Using the image below, complete a setting description.

Remember to use fronted adverbials, brackets, commas, dashes and challenge yourself to use : and ;

Miss Cope has made a video showing you how to write an effective setting description.

Maths:

This week we are looking at algebra. Today we are going to use shapes to solve calculations. Have a look at the video which explains how we can use the value of shapes to find missing values.

Foundation – German

Today you are going to look at Anne Frank in German. Both activities are on the word document and the description of the tasks are below.

Task 1:

• Match up the English phrase to the German phrase by drawing lines OR write the matching pair of numbers.
• The first one has been done for you. 2 <-> 14

Task 2:

• Using your research from last week’s English, have a go at matching up the correct date

Challenge: Miep Gies was one of the people who helped Anne and her family while they were in hiding. Find out about Miep Gies and produce a fact file. This link will help: https://www.annefrank.org/en/anne-frank/main-characters/miep-gies/

This week Mrs Oommen has set you the challenge of making a model air-raid shelter. Below is a before and after photo of her decorated model. We would love to see as many designs as possible!

Reading:

Read the following section of Goodnight Mr Tom then answer the questions below. Any words you are unsure of, ask an adult or google them. The questions and answers are also on the document so make sure you check you work!

L) Where in the hall did Mr Tom choose to sit?

I) What event made Tom reluctant to socialise with the village?

V) What does the word ‘clod’ mean?

“Willie almost dropped the clod of earth he was holding”

E) What does Mrs Miller mean when she says “”Well, Mr. Oakley,” she burbled. “This is a surprise!”

GD) Why did Mr Tom feel “a flicker of jealousy” when Sammy stayed with Willie?

Grammar:

Today we are looking at coordinating conjunctions. In English there are seven coordinating conjunctions which can be used to join sentences. They are easy to use by remembering: FANBOYS

For And Nor But Or Yet So

Watch the video then complete the grammar activity on the sheet.

Maths:

Complete the arithmetic paper. The answers are at the bottom of the sheet for you to check!

Below is Friday’s challenge arithmetic. Only have a go if you are getting almost full marks on the arithmetic paper as there are some maths skills we haven’t learnt yet.

Foundation – Coding

Foundation – Computing

Go on Code for Life and continue from where you got up to last time. Aim to complete at least 3 levels on either:

https://www.codeforlife.education/rapidrouter/

• Loops with Conditions
• If… Only
•  Traffic Lights

Post what you have done on Seesaw!

https://www.rspb.org.uk/get-involved/activities/birdwatch/everything-you-need-to-know-about-big-garden-birdwatch/

We often think that birds are just something pretty to look at. However, they do a lot for the environment.

The RSPB is a charity that was founded in 1889 to ensure birds were protected in England, Scotland and Wales. It stands for Royal Society for the Protection of Birds.

The above link takes you to the Big Garden Birdwatch of 2021.

Take some time out tomorrow (29th) or this weekend (an hour they suggest!) and see how many of the birds you spot from looking out your window, in your garden or on your balcony!

Explore the website link for more information and don’t forget to post on Seesaw what you spot!

Reading:

Read the following section of Goodnight Mr Tom then answer the questions below. Any words you are unsure of, ask an adult or google them. The questions and answers are also on the document so make sure you check you work!

L) What do Zach’s parents do for work?

I) Why is Willie feeling “tongue-tied”?

V) What does ‘averted’ mean?

“He averted his gaze”

E) What impression do we get of Zach? (2 marks)

1 point + evidence

GD) Why does Zach get the impression that Mr Tom is “a recluse”?

Writing:

Today you are going to write a diary entry from the perspective of Anne. You will be describing the first few days in the annex and her first impressions. Remember to use your plan from yesterday.

Use the link to watch a tour of the secret annex. This will give you an idea of the size and space.

http://www.viewpure.com/0SJgudCq540?start=0&end=0

Have a look at the example diary entry to give you an idea.

Dear Kitty,

Well, it’s been two days now since we’ve moved into the secret annex, but it has felt like an eternity! Everything is dark and dull: the walls, the doors, the windows. My room’s so cramped I can barely move; all I have is a tiny bed and a desk. It’s not any better in any of the other bedrooms either. How on earth am I going to be stay here for much longer?

Frustratingly, we have to be quiet between 8am and 6pm every day, except on Sundays. The house is next to a bustling factory and any sign of noise will send the police trampling through. The very thought of being captured sends shivers down my spine. Already I miss the outside. Being able to take a walk (even if just for a few minutes) would be like paradise. Maybe once we’re settled, we might be able to, hopefully…

I’ll write again soon, once something interesting happens.

Anne

Maths:

EXS maths: Today we are looking at calculating missing angles in triangles. Watch the video to help you, then answer the questions on the EXS sheet. There is an example to guide you.

GD maths: Today you will complete different reasoning questions based on using your knowledge of angles. Remember – if you are stuck on a question, ask your teacher on Seesaw.

Foundation – Science

We are going to be looking at the evolution of the earth and living creatures.

Watch the video below. You will probably need to watch it a times and maybe even slow the speed down!

Task: Using the video to help you, have a go at ordering these key events in the earth’s timeline. You do not need to cut and print them out. You can just write them in order. The answers are at the bottom for you to check and help if you get stuck.

Dinosaurs wiped out by asteroid

First dinosaurs

First human-like animals appear

First mammals, amphibians, birds and insects

Life first begins with single-celled creatures like bacteria

Modern humans appear

Plants appear on land

Present day

Simple multi-celled creatures appeared

The first sea creatures and sea plants

Reading:

Read the following section of Goodnight Mr Tom then answer the questions below. Any words you are unsure of, ask an adult or google them. The questions and answers are also on the document so make sure you check you work!

Rose ->

“Willie rose and wandered towards the entrance.”

Levelling ->

“Willie continued to pile the earth on, levelling it down with his hands”

Absorbed ->

“He was so absorbed in his task”

Sodden ->

“His clothes were sodden”

I) Why were Mr Tom and Willie camouflaging the shelter they had made?

E) Find a quote to show that Willie wants Mr Tom to think he is strong.

Writing:

Today you are going to plan a diary entry to describe how Anne might have felt during her first few days in the secret annex. Use the below link to the Newsround documentary about Anne alongside what we have looked at so far.

Use the grid to write down notes to help you. A few examples have already been given. Aim to get at least 5 on your own ideas for each section.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/46987263

Maths:

EXS maths: Today we will be looking at angles around a point (or a circle). Have a look at the video, then complete the EXS sheet. There are examples on the sheet to help you.

GD maths: Today you will be calculating angles in triangles and using triangles to calculate missing angles. Watch the video below then complete the GD sheet.

Foundation – RE

In the Christian Bible 10 commandments were written which are a set of rules or guidelines which tell Christians how they should live their lives.

You are going to have a go at creating your own version of the 10 commandments. These can be 10 rules that you think people should live by. Here are a few examples you could magpie:

• Always help others
• Only use kind words
• Treat everyone the same
• Support charities
• Share what you have

Reading:

Read the following section of Goodnight Mr Tom then answer the questions below. Any words you are unsure of, ask an adult or google them. The questions and answers are also on the document so make sure you check you work!

L) What was Edward’s hair like?

I) Why didn’t Willie want to take off his jumper even though he was sweating and hot?

V) What does ‘inquired’ mean?

“May I has yer worms, Mr. Oakley?” inquired the choirboy.

E) Mr Tom lied saying that Willie had a fever. What does this tell you about how he feels about Willie?

GD) “Willie was so absorbed that he didn’t notice his knees were being licked, and unconsciously he rested his hand on the back of Sammy’s neck.”

Compare how Willie’s feelings towards Sammy have changed since he first arrived in Little Weirwold.

Writing:

We are going to learn more about Anne Frank and what happened during her life.

Task 1: Using the weblink to help you, you are going to find out the year of when the events below happened. eg 1943

http://www.primaryhomeworkhelp.co.uk/war/annefrank.html

• Anne and her family go into hiding
• Anne and her family moved to Holland
• Anne and her sister are transported away from their family
• Anne and her sister die
• Anne receives a diary as a birthday present
• Anne was born
• Anne’s diary was published
• Their hideout is raided by police and they are discovered

Task 2: Now that you have found out the dates, you are going to put the events in chronological order, starting with “Anne was born.”

Maths:

Today we are going to continue to look at angles on a straight line. Have a look at the video, then complete the EXS or GD sheet. There are examples on the sheet to help you.

For the GD sheet, look for vertically opposite angles (which have the same value) and angles on a straight line.

Foundation – History

The Blitz was a time in Britain during World War 2 when people had to turn all lights off. The aim of this was to stop German planes bombing cities as they couldn’t see where to aim.

Task 1: Watch the video about the Blitz:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/class-clips-video/history-ks2-the-blitz/zm22jhv

Task 2: Create a safety poster with advice about what people should do during the Blitz. You can do on paper or on a computer but the aim is to make it bright and colourful so people will read it!

Here is some advice you could include on your poster:

• Turn off all lights
• Don’t use your car at night
• Cover your windows with boards
• Cover up bright parts on your car
• If you have an air-raid shelter stay inside when the sirens go off
• Only use candles in emergencies

This week’s spellings:

preferring, referred, preference, reference, referee, inferred, inferring, inference, offered, offering, deferring, deferred

Reading:

Read the letter from Stan about being on a boat. Any words you are unsure of, ask an adult or google them. Then answer the reading questions (remember you don’t need to print them out). The answers are at the bottom of the sheet so make sure you check!

Writing:

This week we are going to be finding out about Anne Frank, who lived in hiding during World War 2 and wrote a diary about her experience.

Task 1: Watch the video on the link below about Anne’s life.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z7d7gwx/articles/zm4v7nb

Task 2: Read the information about Anne’s life on the PowerPoint.

Task 3: Answer the 8 quiz questions based on the PowerPoint. The questions and answers are also on the sheet.

1. When was Anne born?
2. What country did Anne live in before she moved?
3. What country did Anne and her family move to?
4. Where did they live while in hiding?
5. What did Anne do while she was in hiding?
6. How long did they hide for?
7. Who found Anne’s diary?
8. How many languages was Anne’s diary translated into?

Maths:

This week we are looking at angles. Today we are focusing angles in a right angle and angles on a straight line:

Watch the video to help you:

Then complete either the EXS sheet or the GD sheet below:

Foundation – German

Today you are going to be writing a paragraph of at least 5 sentences in German about Mr Tom and William. Hopefully you have a good idea about what each of them is like. If you don’t know much about them, just have a go at making up your own sentences. Use this sentence building grid:

1. Here is an example sentence. What does it mean in English? Mr Tom ist immer liebevoll und Willy ist oft hungrig.

2. Now your turn: Using the sentence builder grid write at least 5 sentences about the characters of Mr Tom and Willy. You could even illustrate your work with pictures relevant to Goodnight Mister Tom. 

This week Mrs Oommen has set you the creative challenge of making something out of an egg box. If you don’t have one, you could use an old cardboard box instead. Below are a few ideas.

Reading:

Read the following section of Goodnight Mr Tom then answer the questions below. Any words you are unsure of, ask an adult or google them. The questions and answers are also on the document so make sure you check you work!

Explain the meaning of the following words

It is of vital importance

Vital-

Willie shuffled in his boots

Shuffled-

Various announcements were made from the pulpit.

Announcements-

It is of vital importance

Vital-

Willie peered over his clasped hands

Clasped-

Desperately attempting to relay some kind of message to them.

Relay-

GD

Why does Willie envy the twins?

What is the key historical event that has happened in this extract?

Grammar:

Watch the video which goes through the 4 sentence types. Question, exclamation, command and statement.

Now use the link to watch a video about each of the sentence types:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zg3bsk7

Task:

Complete the activities from the sheet.

Maths:

Complete the arithmetic paper. The answers are at the bottom of the sheet for you to check!

Below is Friday’s challenge arithmetic. Only have a go if you are getting almost full marks on the arithmetic paper as there are some maths skills we haven’t learnt yet.

Foundation – Art

Today we are going to do some sketching of gas masks. Below are 2 images of WW2 gas masks. You can have a go at sketching from the image, or you could try and draw a person wearing a gas mask. It is up to you.

Remember to try and use different sketching techniques, including shading and varying the thickness of your pencil lead.