Week beginning: WC 06.07.20 

Theme:   

Activities with a * will be completed in class  

Numeracy 

This week we are learning to review our maths knowledge and understanding 

*Sumdog 

We will be using a new platform called SUMDOG!  

This will help us to improve our maths skills.  

This week your challenge is just to get logged in and have an explore! 

You can either access Sumdog via your web browser using this link: https://pages.sumdog.com/ 

or you can download the Sumdog App (education). 

Once you are logged in you should select the Maths option. You will then be taken through some very simple questions. Take the time to do these as Sumdog needs to work out your level from your answers. 

You can then play the games available which builds up your points and wins you animals! 

Mental Maths 

Using the review sheets in Seesaw / Teams to quiz your knowledge and skills. 

Swansea Virtual Schools 

Watch other maths lessons on our Swansea Virtual Schools. Here are two for you to watch. 

Literacy 

This week we are learning to  

We will be continuing to develop our reading skills to help us complete comprehension. 

WALT use ambitious vocabulary 

This week Arlo wiLL be helping us with our vocabulary. This means that he is there to help you spot examples of ambitious vocabulary and figurative language within the text. 

-Bravery on the Seas

-Silken City

-The Grey House

-The Sunset Sailor

Use the PowerPoint provided and then have a go at the questions. 

Prepare a speech for your opening ceremony for the Olympics.

Think about the following;

-Introduce yourself

-Talk about your “anywhere island”

-Persuade the audience that your 'anywhere island' going to be the best Olympics

-Be aware of your audience

-Include facts

Memory Challenge Quiz! 

Complete the challenge and total up your score. Then send your score via SeeSaw/Teams, I will announce the winner on Friday. 

  Follow the Powerpoint provided on Seesaw/Teams then have a go at the activities. 

Topic

Anywhere Island to hold the Olympics 2021 

Make sure you have completed previous home learning before starting these next two tasks.

Lesson 5: Stop the Press! Designing new species! 

•Which animal group does it belong to? 

•What does its diet consist of? 

•What are its predators? 

•What is its natural habitat? 

•What makes it unique? 

•What does it look like? 

•What will you name it? 

Lesson 6: Developing a Tourism Industry 

•Why would tourists want to visit your island? 

•What unique features does it have? 

•What sights could they see? 

•What activities could they participate in? 

Please check SeeSaw/Teams for more detail. 

Wellbeing 

Be Active!

Staying active is very important to live a healthy life. There are many different levels of activities and different forms. Making sure you complete ten minutes of physical activity has shown to be beneficial for mental wellbeing

*Create 5 daily exercise cards.

-Each card must have a warm up

-Each card must last for at least ten minutes

Have a go at some of the work outs using the links below. These will help you gather ideas.

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X655B4ISakg

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_A_HjHZxfI

-https://www.gonoodle.com/

-https://www.youtube.com/thebodycoachtv

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhCM0C6GnrY

*Y6 Leavers video – If you are not attending school, record your leavers video with your favourite memories of being a pupil at Terrace Road. 

Week beginning: WC 29.06.20 

Theme:   

Activities with a * will be completed in class  

Numeracy 

This week we are learning to review our maths knowledge and understanding 

*Sumdog 

We will be using a new platform called SUMDOG!  

This will help us to improve our maths skills.  

This week your challenge is just to get logged in and have an explore! 

You can either access Sumdog via your web browser using this link: https://pages.sumdog.com/ 

or you can download the Sumdog App (education). 

Once you are logged in you should select the Maths option. You will then be taken through some very simple questions. Take the time to do these as Sumdog needs to work out your level from your answers. 

You can then play the games available which builds up your points and wins you animals! 

Mental Maths 

Using the review sheets in Seesaw / Teams to quiz your knowledge and skills. 

1.Arithmetic *  

2.Measure review 

3.Mental review 

Swansea Virtual Schools 

Watch other maths lessons on our Swansea Virtual Schools. Here are two for you to watch. 

Literacy 

This week we are learning to  

We will be continuing to develop our reading skills to help us complete comprehension. 

WALT use new words 

This week Victor with be helping us with our vocabulary. This means that he is there to help you to work out the meaning of words you don’t know. 

Raider’s Peril* 

The Caravan 

The Midnight Miller 

The Phantom Vessel 

Use the PowerPoint provided and then have a go at the questions. 

SPAG* 

WALT use relative clauses to add detail to a setting description. 

This lesson includes: 

Please watch the two videos and complete the three activities using the link below. 

Activity 1 

Can you highlight the relative clauses in the text? 

Activity 2 

Picture of a bear. 

Activity 3 

Explore relative clauses more by trying this fun activity. 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z6g98xs 

Memory Challenge Quiz! 

Complete the challenge and total up your score. Then send your score via SeeSaw/Teams, I will announce the winner on Friday. 

  Follow the Powerpoint provided on Seesaw/Teams then have a go at the activities. 

Reading 

We will use the skills we have been learning over the previous few weeks. I would like you to complete some reading on Giglets. Once you have completed your current book there should be the following to complete: 

-HOTS activities 

-Reading test 

If you need a new book/activity please send me a message/e-mail. 

https://giglets.com/ 

Topic 

Anywhere Island to hold the Olympics 2021 

Make sure you have completed Lessons1 and 2 from previous home learning. 

This week: 

Lesson 3: Creating a National Identity 

Lesson 4: The Island Rules 

Please check SeeSaw/Teams for more detail. 

Wellbeing 

Connect 

*Well being reflection sheet – What has been the memories and memorable moments of the time away from school? We will use the first part of the morning to reflect and take notice of what has happened. 

*Create a Together Toolkit to Stay  Connected – Using MS Powerpoint, we will collaborate  and think of many ways of staying connected to friends and family over the summer. 

*Y6 Leavers video – If you are not attending school, record your leavers video with your favourite memories of being a pupil at Terrace Road. 

Week beginning: WC 22.06.20 

Theme:  Heroes

Numeracy 

This week we are learning to (WALT):  

We will continue to use our new platform called SUMDOG!  

This will help us to improve our maths skills.  

This week your challenge is just to get logged in and see the specific skills challenges that have been set!

You can either access Sumdog via your web browser using this link: https://pages.sumdog.com/ 

or you can download the Sumdog App (education). 

Once you are logged in you should select the Maths option. You will then be taken through some very simple questions. Take the time to do these as Sumdog needs to work out your level from your answers. 

You can then play the games available which builds up your points and wins you animals!

Please log into Sumdog as we will have more and more activities and challenges that you will be able to access and play with. Challenge yourself and keep that mathematical mind active! 

Swansea Virtual Schools

Watch other maths lessons on our Swansea Virtual Schools. Here is one for you to watch.                                                            

Literacy 

This week we are continuing to develop our

reading skills to help us complete comprehension.  

WALT summarise what we have read 

This week Sheba will be helping us to summarise.

This means we will sum up what we have read and select the key points. 

Use the PowerPoint provided and then have a go at the questions. 

SPAG-What is a fronted adverbial? 

 WALT understand and use fronted adverbials.  

Watch the short video clip on BBCBitesize and then have a go at the quiz. 

 An adverbial phrase is a group of words (without a verb)

that tells us when, how or where something is done.

If they are placed at the beginning of a sentence

adverbial phrases are called fronted adverbials.

Have a pen and paper ready to take some notes. 

(there is a short quiz at the end) 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zwwp8mn/articles/zp937p3  

Then complete the three worksheets 

1. Spot the adverbial 

2. When did it happen? 

3. Where did it happen? 

Reading 

We will use the skills we have been learning over

the previous few weeks. I would like you to complete 

some reading on Giglets. Once you have completed

 your current book there should be the following to complete: 

-HOTS activities 

-Reading test 

If you need a new book/activity please send me a message/e-mail. 

https://giglets.com/ 

Topic

Anywhere Island 

During this project you will: 
•develop your problem-solving and creative thinking skills; 
•make decisions and choices; 
•use a range of geographical skills; 
•discuss your opinions on important issues; 
•let your imagination run wild and; 
•Have fun! 

Lesson 1: The Discovery 

Whilst out exploring, you have found an uninhabited, undiscovered island, which you can now claim as your own kingdom! 

So where were you sailing when you made this astonishing discovery? 

Where in the world would you like your island to be? 

Use atlases, globes or interactive maps on the internet, to decide where you’d like your newly discovered island to be. 

•Which sea or ocean does your island lay in? 

•Is it in the Southern or Northern Hemisphere? 

•Which countries and other islands are closest to it? 

•How close? 

•Which continent may claim it? 

Now is your chance to design your island. 

What will it be called? What geographical features will it have? 

Check SeeSaw to look at some map for some inspiration… 

Lesson 2:First impressions

You are approaching your new kingdom for the first time.

Whereabouts on your island would your boat dock? Which coast is that on?

Close your eyes and imagine…

Check SeeSaw for more information

Wellbeing 

Year 6's Please check SeeSaw and watch your wellbeing task.

Have another go at this week wellbeing tasks. I would love to see what you have been dong. Remember to post pictures of your work.

Change4Life

Change 4 life, is a great website that has lots of information and healthy tips to help keep your family active and healthy.

-Take a look at the Fun Fact section and create your own poster.

-There are lots of healthy recipes to try, pick one this week and make it for your family. (with adult supervision)

-Activities: there are some fun ideas to help you get moving each day. Then create a poster with lots of good reasons to get moving!

https://www.nhs.uk/change4life

Yoga 

Still time to work on those yoga moves,have a go!

During health and wellbeing week, we all took part in some Yoga.  

Work your way through all the different Yoga Poses on the Powerpoint available on Teams/SeeSaw.  

Play some relaxing music to support you moving between the different poses. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EI38OXNiG10 

Check SeeSaw for non-screen activities!

Hi boys and girls! 

I am really impresses with how we are all developing our reading skills to help us complete comprehension, keep up the good work.

The weather is going to be very hot this week, so if you are out in your garden please remember to wear sun cream and a hat.

I have also added 'Home learning routine 'to SeeSaw, please use this to help you plan and structure your week. I hope it helps!

If you have any questions, remember you can send me an e-mail/message on SeeSaw.

Stay safe, 

Miss Hurley