Lessons

9:15 – Woodbridge Stars assembly

9:45 – Maths on Teams- Multiplication

Today you are going to apply the long multiplication method to solve an investigation.

10:00 – independent task

Read the mathematical statement and find evidence to prove the statement is always, sometimes or never true.

TTRockstars

10:30 – How we got on in Maths on Teams

10:45 – 11:00 Break - Get some fresh air or https://www.gonoodle.com/

11:00 – Class reader and English on Teams

Reading Focus – Comprehension questions related to the feelings of the main character from our class reader ‘Wonder’.

12:30 – How we got on in English on Teams

12:45-1:30 Lunch- Joe Wicks 8 minute work out

1:30 – French

2:45 – How we got on this afternoon on Teams

World Book Day!!

9:00 – Register

9:10: Author and Illustrator Academy

We will be looking at why we celebrate World Book Day and introducing today’s ‘Author & Illustrator Academy’ – Football Stories by Alex Bellos and Ben Lyttleton.

We will watch the video using the link below:

https://www.worldbookday.com/online-masterclasses/ready-set-write-on-the-pitch-with-football-school/

9:30: Independent Task

Find yourself a comfortable reading spot and read the extracts from ‘Football Stories’. Extracts are attached below in a file called ‘Football Stories Extracts’. Complete the question sheet in your home learning pack.

10:30: The Masked Reader Challenge!!

10:45 – 11:00 Break - Get some fresh air or https://www.gonoodle.com/

11:00 – Class reader on Teams with your Year 6 friends in school

11:30: Author and Illustrator Academy

In 1983, the World Cup was stolen from Brazil! Your writing challenge is to create a dramatic short story from the point of view of the detective. Research this real event using the Internet and create your story. In your home learning pack, there is a book template for you create your story on.

12:30 – How we got on in English on Teams

12:45-1:30 Lunch- Joe Wicks 8 minute work out

1:30 – World Book Day Crafts!

This afternoon, your challenge is to make a potato model (or a boiled egg model!) of a favourite book character from one of your favourite books. We will do a show and tell session at the end of the day.  

We also have some non-screen time challenges that you can choose from this afternoon that are all related to our love of books!

2:45 – Sharing our Masked Reader photographs – who’s behind the mask/book?

Lessons

9:00 – register

9:10 – Maths on Teams- Multiplication

We will continue practicing the long multiplication method. We will apply the long multiplication methods to help us solve problems and find the missing numbers.

9:30 – independent task

Work sheet

Greater depth

TTRockstars

 10:30 - How we got on in Maths on Teams

10:45 – 11:00 Break - Get some fresh air or https://www.gonoodle.com/

11:00 – Class reader and English on Teams

Reading: multiple choice questions.

Today we are going to continue our work on identifying an author’s characteristics. Like yesterday, we will read through two openings and consider the information given using the question prompts

11:45 – independent task

Change the sentences into INDIRECT SPEECH. Use the Top Tips below to help you.  Do NOT rush, as this is not an easy skill to learn!  There are 5 sentences on each slide.  Do as many as you can in the time allocated.  The direct speech is taken from the “Wonder” story.

12:30 – How we got on in English on Teams

12:45-1:30 Lunch- Joe Wicks 8 minute work out

1:30 – PSHE and RE with Miss Cresswell

RE: In today’s lesson you are going to learn about the important and main parts of Holy week.

PHSCE: In today’s lesson you are going to learn about mindfulness and how we can include strategies and activities to help our mental health.

2:00 – independent task

2:45 - Class reader

Lessons

9:00 – register

9:10 – Maths on Teams – Multiplication

We will continue practicing the long multiplication method. We will apply the long multiplication methods to help us solve problems and find the missing numbers.

9:30 – independent task

Worksheet

Greater depth task

TTRockstars

10:30 – How we got on in Maths on Teams

10:45 – 11:00 Break - Get some fresh air or https://www.gonoodle.com/

11:00 – Class reader and English on Teams

Reading – answer the multiple answer question provided

Rainbow Grammar: direct speech.

Today we are going to recap direct speech and learn about indirect speech. We will look at how we punctuate direct speech correctly and indirect speech.

11:45 – independent task

Change the sentences into INDIRECT SPEECH. Use the Top Tips below to help you.  Do NOT rush, as this is not an easy skill to learn!

12:30 – How we got on in English on Teams

12:45-1:30 Lunch- Joe Wicks 8 minute work out

1:30 – PE with Mrs Gratton on Teams

2:15 – Music

Use your logins to log onto Yumu. https://charanga.com/yumu/login

Select one of the units and begin lesson 1.

2:45 – news time.

Lessons

9:00 – TTRockstars

9:15 – assembly

9:30 – How we got on in Maths on Teams 11:00 – Class reader and English on Teams

Reading – answer the multiple answer question provided.

This term we will be looking at a book called “Wonder”.  Write down what you think the book is going to be about. Think about its genre.  Look carefully at the title for clues.  Write them down neatly on the template on the next slide.  Alternatively, write the word in the middle of a piece of paper.

9:50 – independent task

Write down your ideas about the book ‘Wonder’. As we read paragraphs of the text, choose another colour to record your ideas and discuss how they have changed.

10:30 – How we got on in English on Teams

10:45 – 11:00 Break - Get some fresh air or https://www.gonoodle.com/

11:00 – Class reader

11:20 - Maths on Teams – Multiplication

This week we will be recapping multiplication. We will revisit the long multiplication method and use this to help us solve problems.

12:30 – independent task

Worksheet

Greater depth tasks

12:45-1:30 Lunch- Joe Wicks 8 minute work out

1:30 – Science

In science we will learn about reflection. We will look at examples of reflection around our home and find out more about how reflection occurs.

2:00 – independent task

Make a periscope.

2:45 – How we got on in science and News time.

Lessons

9:15 – Woodbridge Stars assembly

9:30 – Maths on Teams- Roman numerals

In today’s lesson we will be learning how to write roman numerals to 100. We will look at how to write multiples of 10 and then build on to larger numbers.

9:30 – independent task

Greater depth

TTRockstars

10:30 – How we got on in Maths on Teams

10:45 – 11:00 Break - Get some fresh air or https://www.gonoodle.com/

11:00 – Class reader and English on Teams

SPAG: Modal verbs

Today you are going to write a biography about the life of Michael Morpurgo. Look at the biography example and use the checklist to help you organise the research undertaken yesterday.

11:45 – independent task

Using the features of a biography, write a biography about the life of Michael Morpurgo.

12:30 – How we got on in English on Teams

12:45-1:30 Lunch- Joe Wicks 8 minute work out

1:30 – French

This lesson is all about where we live.

2:00 – independent task

Follow the link on the home learning pack to watch a video and complete a quiz on French vocabulary for where you live.

2:45 - Class reader

Lessons

9:00 – register

9:10 – Maths on Teams – Roman numerals

In today’s lesson we will be learning how to write roman numerals to 100. We will look at how to write multiples of 10 and then build on to larger numbers.

9:30 – independent task

Worksheet

Greater depth

TTRockstars

10:30 – How we got on in Maths on Teams

10:45 – 11:00 Break - Get some fresh air or https://www.gonoodle.com/

11:00 – School Council Speeches

Then…

English: SPAG Focus: modal verbs

This week we have been looking at opening paragraphs from Michael Morpurgo stories. Today we are going to carry out research about this famous author so we can write a biography.

11:45 – independent task

For today’s lesson, identify your paragraph headings and start researching facts.

Remember we have got to write this up tomorrow.  If you feel you haven’t time to research everything, choose one or two paragraphs to concentrate on.  (eg His writing career/ breakthrough as a published author)

12:30 – How we got on in English on Teams

12:45-1:30 Lunch- Joe Wicks 8 minute work out

1:30 – Topic

Pre-learning task for this term’s topic.

Our first topic lesson is all about healthy, balanced diets. We will be looking at foods from around the world and the food groups these foods fall into.

2:00 – independent task

Design your own ‘Monster Sandwich’

2:45 - Class reader

Lessons

9:00 – register

9:10 – Maths on Teams- square numbers

Today we will be learning about square numbers. We will learn how to find the answers of square numbers using pictorial diagrams and written methods.

9:30 – independent task

Work sheet

Greater depth

TTRockstars

 10:30 - How we got on in Maths on Teams

10:45 – 11:00 Break - Get some fresh air or https://www.gonoodle.com/

11:00 – Class reader and English on Teams

SPAG: modal verbs

Today we are going to continue our work on identifying an author’s characteristics. Like yesterday, we will read through two openings and consider the information given using the question prompts

11:45 – independent task

In the speech bubbles write some really thought-provoking questions that you would like to find the answer to.  In the thought bubbles, write down your thoughts about the opening – is it effective, what you think it’s about.  In the film strips, visualise your ideas as you read the opening.

12:30 – How we got on in English on Teams

12:45-1:30 Lunch- Joe Wicks 8 minute work out

1:30 – PSHE and RE with Miss Cresswell

RE: The aim of this lesson for you, through your own research, to find what Lent is and how and why Christians celebrate Lent.

PHSCE: The aim of this lesson is for you understand how to be safe online and that not all information can be trusted.

2:00 – independent task

RE task: Use the web links provided to research Lent, then write a report using these sub-headings to help you organise your research. Choose your own title for your report. Add in photos or drawings to make your report even more interesting.

PHSCE task 1: match the online term to it’s definition.

Task 2: read the dilemmas and give the characters your advice.

2:45 - Class reader

Lessons

9:00 – register

9:10 – Maths on Teams – Prime numbers

Maths buster

In today’s lesson we will be recapping Prime numbers, how to identify them and how to use them to solve problems. It might be useful to jot down prime numbers or useful ways to remember prime numbers throughout the lesson and refer to them when you are doing your independent task.

9:30 – independent task

Worksheet 22

Greater depth task

TTRockstars

10:30 – How we got on in Maths on Teams

10:45 – 11:00 Break - Get some fresh air or https://www.gonoodle.com/

11:00 – Class reader and English on Teams

SPAG: Modal verbs

Today we are going to continue our work on identifying an author’s characteristics. Like yesterday, we will read through two openings and consider the information given using the question prompts.

11:45 – independent task

Today’s task is a visualisation exercise – asking you to visualise what you read. We also would like you to refer to the prompt questions and annotate your picture by writing down your thoughts.

12:30 – How we got on in English on Teams

12:45-1:30 Lunch- Joe Wicks 8 minute work out

1:30 – PE with Mrs Gratton on Teams

2:15 – Music

Use your logins to log onto Yumu. https://charanga.com/yumu/login

Select one of the units and begin lesson 1.

2:45 - Class reader

Lessons

9:00 – TTRockstars

9:15 – assembly

9:30 – Maths on Teams – Prime numbers

In today’s lesson we will be recapping Prime numbers, how to identify them and how to use them to solve problems. It might be useful to jot down prime numbers throughout the lesson and refer to them when you are doing your independent task.

9:50 – independent task

Worksheet 21

Greater depth tasks

Extra task – make a poster to remind you how to identify prime numbers.

10:30 – How we got on in Maths on Teams

10:45 – 11:00 Break - Get some fresh air or https://www.gonoodle.com/

11:00 – Class reader and English on Teams

SPAG – Modal verbs

In today’s lesson we are going to identify the characteristics of an author’s writing. We are going to examine two openings to stories and consider:

What information are we given?

Does the opening engage the reader?

What techniques does Michael Morpurgo use to engage us?

(flash backs, sentence length, tantalising snippets of information, character portrayal, use of vocabulary and language, painting a picture, referring to the reader etc)

What questions do you have already?

Do you want to read on? Explain your reasons.

How does this compare to other openings we’ve read?

11:45 – independent task

Choose ONE of the openings.  Use the prompt questions to write a paragraph evaluating how successful you think the opening of the book is.  Some of these will go on display so please make sure that your work is correctly punctuated and is presented neatly. You might want to do a draft copy first.

12:30 – How we got on in English on Teams

12:45-1:30 Lunch- Joe Wicks 8 minute work out

1:30 – Science

In science we will begin our first lesson on Light. We will start with a pre learning task to discover what you already know about light. In today’s lesson we will learn about how light helps us to see objects and the direction in which light travels when we see something.

2:00 – independent task

Draw a diagram showing how we see objects. Write an explanation of how light enables us to see objects.

2:45 – How we got on in English and News time.

Lessons

9:15 – Woodbridge Stars assembly

9:45 – Maths on Teams- area

Maths quiz on area of triangles J

10:30 – How we got on in Maths on Teams

10:45 – 11:00 Break - Get some fresh air or https://www.gonoodle.com/

11:00 – English on Teams

SPAG: describe the image using words or phrases.

In today’ lesson we look at published graphic novels and how to make them look professional and to a high standard.  

Independent task:

Publish your graphic novel.

12:30 – How we got on in English on Teams

12:45-1:30 Lunch- Joe Wicks 8 minute work out

1:30 – Computing

Let’s get quizzical! Recap on all the things we have been learning about online safety this half term.

2:00 – independent task

Create your own quiz on everything you have learned this term and challenge someone at home.

2:45 - Class reader

Lessons

9:00 – Register

9:10 – Maths on Teams – Area

Maths Buster

Today we will learn how to find the area of a triangle. We will learn to use the method length x height ÷ 2.

9:30 – Independent Task

Worksheet 4

Greater depth

TTRockstars

10:30 – How we got on in Maths on Teams

10:45 – 11:00 Break - Get some fresh air or https://www.gonoodle.com/

11:00 – English on Teams

SPAG: describe the image using words or phrases.

Today you are going to use your plan to write your graphic novel. Today is your chance to draft your graphic novel ready to publish it tomorrow.

11:30 – Independent Task

Write and create your own graphic novel. Use the template provided or create your graphic novel using a device.

12:30 – How we got on in English on Teams

12:45-1:30 Lunch- Joe Wicks 8 minute work out

1:30 – Science

In today’s lesson we will record our conclusion to our investigation and reflect on what we have discovered about microorganisms.

2:00 – Independent Task

Record the results and conclude your findings.

2:45 - Class Reader

Lessons

9:00 – register

9:10 – Maths on Teams- area

Today we will learn how to find the area of a triangle. We will learn to use the method length x height ÷ 2.

9:30 – independent task

Work sheet 3

Greater depth

TTRockstars

 10:30 - How we got on in Maths on Teams

10:45 – 11:00 Break - Get some fresh air or https://www.gonoodle.com/

11:00 – English on Teams

Spelling: describe the image using words or phrases.

In today’s lesson we going to recap the video: https://www.literacyshed.com/the-myths-and-legends-shed.html we will then look at examples of graphic novels.

11:30 – independent task

Today you are going to plan a graphic novel. Use the format and examples to help you plan the main points of the graphic novel.

12:30 – How we got on in English on Teams

12:45-1:30 Lunch- Joe Wicks 8 minute work out

1:30 – PSHE with Miss Cresswell

PHSCE:

This week we will recap what we learnt during children’s mental health week and discuss how we keep your mental health healthy.

2:00 – independent task

Task 1: Five ways to Wellbeing– add two new activities to each column.

Task 2: My Plan for Five ways to Wellbeing.

Task 3: Have a go! Look at your plan. Choose something to try now.

2:45 - Class reader

Lessons

9:00 – register

9:10 – Maths on Teams – area

Maths buster

In today’s lesson we are going to calculate the area of parallelograms. We will use our knowledge of the length and height to help us calculate the area.

9:30 – independent task

Worksheet 2

Greater depth task

TTRockstars

10:30 – How we got on in Maths on Teams

10:45 – 11:00 Break - Get some fresh air or https://www.gonoodle.com/

11:00 – English on Teams

Spelling starter: describe the image in words or phrases.  

In English we watch the clip: https://www.literacyshed.com/the-myths-and-legends-shed.html

We will discuss the key events of the story – use these questions to help you.  Jot down your answers – it will help you with the next task.

1. Who is Biorn?
2. What is his “mission”?
3. What happens to him throughout the story?
4. How does this make him feel?
5. What does he do at the end? How has his mood changed?
6. What is the twist right at the end?

11:30 – independent task

Summarise the events in the story in as close to 100 words as you can.  You can’t include everything that happened so you’ll need to think about the key message or theme.  When you’ve finished, we’ll have a look at some of the things you may have included.

12:30 – How we got on in English on Teams

12:45-1:30 Lunch- Joe Wicks 8 minute work out

1:30 – PE with Mrs Gratton on Teams

2:15 – Music

Use your logins to log onto Yumu. https://charanga.com/yumu/login

Select one of the units and begin lesson 1.

2:45 - Class reader

Lessons

9:00 – TTRockstars

9:15 – assembly

9:30 – Maths on Teams – perimeter and area

In today’s lesson we will be recapping how to find the perimeter and area of a shape. We will learn how to record perimeter and area as a formula.

9:50 – independent task

Worksheet 1

Greater depth tasks

10:30 – How we got on in Maths on Teams

10:45 – 11:00 Break - Get some fresh air or https://www.gonoodle.com/

11:00 – English on Teams

SPAG starter: Describe the image in 10 words or phrases.

This week we are going to look at another Viking myth. Before then, we need to have a clear understanding of what Valhalla is. Using the questions given, draw an image of what you interpret Valhalla to be.

11:30 – independent task

Using the questions given, draw an image of what you interpret Valhalla to be.

12:30 – How we got on in English on Teams

12:45-1:30 Lunch- Joe Wicks 8 minute work out

1:30 – Topic

In Topic we will be finding out about Viking society, specifically Viking roles and what life was like in Viking times. We will compare what time was like in that period to modern day.  

2:00 – independent task

Your task today is to write a non-chronological report detailing what life was like in Viking Britain. Use the evidence gathered from the slides and your research to support your writing.

You will need to include the following:

• Title
• Introductory paragraph
• How the Vikings came to Britain
• Viking homes
• Viking roles
• Viking society
• Viking laws

2:45 – Class reader

Lessons

9:15 – Woodbridge Stars assembly

9:30 – Maths on Teams- negative numbers

Today will finish our unit on negative numbers. We will be doing a ‘True or False’ investigation focused on negative numbers.

9:30 – independent task

True or False Investigation.

10:30 – How we got on in Maths on Teams

10:45 – 11:00 Break - Get some fresh air or https://www.gonoodle.com/

11:00 – English on Teams

SPAG: list five things you might find in a witches pocket.

In today’ lesson we will recap the story ‘The dragon slayer’ and consider what life was like for the dragon slayer after he took the dragons home. Use the frames shown to help you make predictions for what may happen next and consider what it might be like to raise dragons.

Independent task:

Imagine Tarragon has written a diary based on a similar style outlining a typical day in the life of a father of three dragons! 

That’s YOUR task – to write a page from his diary!

12:30 – How we got on in English on Teams

12:45-1:30 Lunch- Joe Wicks 8 minute work out

1:30 – Computing

SMART Bots! Today we will be looking at home to stay ‘SMART’ online, following the advice of the SMART Bot.

2:00 – independent task

Read the scenarios on the task sheet and decide which SMART Bot button you would need to press in each situation and why.

2:45 - Class reader

Lessons

9:00 – register

9:10 – Maths on Teams – negative numbers

Maths buster

In today’s lesson we will be using a number line to help us add and subtraction negative numbers. Remember when we add the number gets larger and when we subtract the number gets smaller (this still applied to negative numbers).

9:30 – independent task

Worksheet 1

Greater depth

TTRockstars

10:30 – How we got on in Maths on Teams

10:45 – 11:00 Break - Get some fresh air or https://www.gonoodle.com/

11:00 – English on Teams

SPAG: who you rather be a bird or fish. Use persuasive language to persuade your audience.

In today’s lesson we will use instructional writing to create a leaflet. Consider imperative verbs and the features we might need to include in a leaflet.

11:30 – independent task

Tarragon has now adopted three baby dragons. Dragon slaying skills aren’t going to help him now! Your task today is to write a leaflet or guide to give Tarragon tips on how to look after his new babies!

12:30 – How we got on in English on Teams

12:45-1:30 Lunch- Joe Wicks 8 minute work out

1:30 – Science

In today’s lesson we will learn about microorganisms and how they grow. We will consider which microorganisms are helpful and which are harmful. Finally we will carry out an investigation to determine what environment is needed for mould to grow.

2:00 – independent task

Carry out the experiment and write up the investigation ready to record the results and conclusion next week.

2:40-2:55 - Class reader

Lessons

9:00 – register

9:10 – Maths on Teams- Line graphs

Today we will continue to read and interpret data from line graphs. We will recap how to draw a line graph and how to read data correctly based on the question posed.

9:30 – independent task

Work sheet 10

Greater depth

TTRockstars

 10:30 - How we got on in Maths on Teams

10:45 – 11:00 Break - Get some fresh air or https://www.gonoodle.com/

11:00 – English on Teams

Spelling: how many words can you make from the letters shown?

In today’s lesson we are going to use evidence to determine true or false statements. We will watch the clip ‘The dragon slayer’ until the end and consider the following: How has the character of the Dragon Slayer developed throughout the story?  Has HE changed or has OUR perception of HIM changed?

11:30 – independent task

Look at the following statements.  You have to decide whether they are TRUE or FALSE.  For some of them you may not be sure -  for these you can put BOTH.  You MUST give a reason for all your answers.

12:30 – How we got on in English on Teams

12:45-1:30 Lunch- Joe Wicks 8 minute work out

1:30 – PSHE with Miss Cresswell

In today’s lesson you will you understand what mental health, to give you different ways to express your emotions, and for you to be able to link different emotions to different colours.

PHSCE:

2:00 – independent task

 Task 1:

Draw a different emotion on each face. Label each face with the emotion you have drawn.

Now decide on a colour for each emotion, and explain why you have chosen that colour for that emotion.

Task 2:

Create a poster to show children all the different ways that they can express themselves.

Decide on how you like to express yourself and explain why this helps you.

2:45 - Class reader

Lessons

9:00 – register

9:10 – Maths on Teams – Line graphs

Maths buster

In today’s lesson we will read and interpret line graphs. We will recap how to draw a line graph and how to read data correctly based on the question posed.

9:30 – independent task

Worksheet 9

Greater depth task

TTRockstars

10:30 – How we got on in Maths on Teams

10:45 – 11:00 Break - Get some fresh air or https://www.gonoodle.com/

11:00 – English on Teams

Spelling starter: create Mnemonics for words you find difficult to spell.  

In English we will continue to watch the clip ‘The dragon Slayer’. We will watch it until a new character is introduced. We are going to discuss how the scene makes us feel, what predications we have and how we feel about the new character. After we will watch more of the clip and consider whether our feelings and perceptions have changed.

11:30 – independent task

Imagine you are the dragon. Write a 1^st person diary entry recounting the events of the day leading up to the battle. Try to use words which reflect its emotions.  12:30 – How we got on in English on Teams

12:45-1:30 Lunch- Joe Wicks 8 minute work out

1:30 – PE with Mrs Gratton on Teams

2:15 – Music

Use your logins to log onto Yumu. https://charanga.com/yumu/login

Select one of the units and begin lesson 1.

2:45 - Class reader

Lessons

9:00 – TTRockstars

9:15 – assembly

9:30 – Maths on Teams – pie charts

In today’s lesson we will be reading and interpreting pie charts using our previous knowledge of fractions. We will use the information already provided on a pie chart to find the missing fraction / part of the pie chart. This will enable us to interpret the data as quantities.

9:50 – independent task

Worksheet 6

Greater depth tasks

10:30 – How we got on in Maths on Teams

10:45 – 11:00 Break - Get some fresh air or https://www.gonoodle.com/

11:00 – English on Teams

SPAG starter: write a caption for the image shown.

In today’s lesson we will be using language to reflect emotions. We will discuss the word dragon, how it makes us feel and what we envisage when we think of a dragon. We will watch a clip called “The Dragon Slayer” on  https://www.literacyshed.com/dragonslayer.html As we watch the clip we will consider the thoughts that are going through Tarragon’s mind and the emotions he’s feeling – before, during and after the battle.

11:30 – independent task

Imagine you are Tarragon. Write a 1^st person diary entry recounting the events of the day.  Try to use words which reflect his emotions.  Use the example if you need some inspiration.

12:30 – How we got on in English on Teams

12:45-1:30 Lunch- Joe Wicks 8 minute work out

1:30 – Topic

In Topic we will be finding out about Viking homes specifically Viking longhouses. We will explore the materials used to create their homes and why the layout was so significant. We will compare Viking houses to those of modern day and consider what it may have been like to live there.  

2:00 – independent task

Using the information we have learnt in today’s lesson recreate the Viking longhouse being as creative as you like. You could make it using cardboard, lollipop sticks, sticks and twigs, straw, lego or alternatively you could draw a diagram of a longhouse to share with others.

2:30 – Children’s mental health week task

Lessons

9:15 – Woodbridge Stars Assembly

9:30 – Maths on Teams- adding fractions

In today’s lesson we will refresh our knowledge of adding fractions. This will help prepare us for some more reading and interpreting pie charts next week. Remember when we add fractions with different denominators we must first find the equivalent fraction using our times tables and then add the fractions finally writing the fraction in its simplest form.

9:30 – Independent task

Independent task questions

Greater depth

TTRockstars

10:30 – How we got on in Maths on Teams

10:45 – 11:00 Break - Get some fresh air or https://www.gonoodle.com/

11:00 – English on Teams

Your teacher will choose a category and you will have 5 minutes to find a word that begins with each letter of the alphabet.

Prior to the lesson you will need to reread your story so that you are able to write the final parts to it. In today’s lesson we will focus on resolution and the ending. We will pay specific attention to the ending and how to create a good ending. Remember the ending is the part of the story your reader will remember so we need it to have a strong finish!

11:30 – Independent task

Write the resolution and ending to your story. Use the example to help you structure your story and magpie ideas from the text and example. Remember to use Year 6 punctuation and adventurous and purposeful adjectives and verbs. Share your story will family and friends.

12:30 – How we got on in English on Teams

12:45-1:30 Lunch- Joe Wicks 8 minute work out

1:30 – Fire and Rescue Workshop

Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service usually come to visit Year 6 during the Spring Term, but as we cannot do that this year, they have sent us resources to access from home.

In this workshop session, we will be watching a video from the Derbyshire Fire and Rescue service, telling us about fire safety. A link to the video, along with other activities that can be completed at home, can be found below:

https://www.derbys-fire.gov.uk/community/schools

2:00 – Independent task

We will be completing a worksheet based on the video and designing our own fire safety posters.

2:40-2:55 - Class reader

Join us on Microsoft Teams for a live story time with all your Year 6 friends. J 

Lessons

9:00 – register

9:10 – Maths on Teams – pie charts

Complete the 5 minutes maths blaster!

In today’s lesson we will be looking at how we can represent data in a pie chart. We will use our knowledge of fractions to help us shade in the correct amount on the pie chart. To help you find the amount of one part of the pie chart find the total number of parts then divide the whole number by the number of parts. This will tell you one fraction of the whole amount so you can shade the pie chart in correctly.

9:30 – independent task

Worksheet 5

Greater depth

TTRockstars

10:30 – How we got on in Maths on Teams

10:45 – 11:00 Break - Get some fresh air or https://www.gonoodle.com/

11:00 – English on Teams

Complete the SPAG tasks.

The aim of today’s lesson is to write the first three parts of our story using the character work we have completed on the hero and the villain as well as the story plan created yesterday. To refresh our memories we will read over our story plans. We will look at what makes a good introductory paragraph and how to introduce the setting and main characters.

11:30 – independent task

Write the first three parts to your story. Use the example to help you structure your story and magpie ideas from the text and example. Remember to use Year 6 punctuation and adventurous and purposeful adjectives and verbs.

12:30 – How we got on in English on Teams

12:45-1:30 Lunch- Joe Wicks 8 minute work out

1:30 – Science

In today’s lesson we will refresh the work we did in Year 4 when classifying animals and understand how classification can help scientists understand and support new species of animals in their habitats. We will look at how classification is used and the benefits of this.

2:00 – independent task

Use the activity sheet to create your own curious creature. See if a friend can categorise the animal based on their characteristics.

2:40-2:55 - Class reader

Join us on Microsoft Teams for a live story time with all your Year 6 friends. J 

Lessons

9:00 – register

9:10 – Maths on Teams- mean

In today’s lesson we are going to continue practicing how to calculate and interpret the mean as an average. We will apply our knowledge to solve some simple word problems.

9:30 – independent task

Work sheet 3

Greater depth

TTRockstars

 10:30 - How we got on in Maths on Teams

10:45 – 11:00 Break - Get some fresh air or https://www.gonoodle.com/

11:00 – English on Teams

Spelling: Choose a word that you struggle to spell and make a mnemonic to help you remember.

In today’s lesson we are going plan our narrative. We will consider the main parts of a story and think about how we can introduce settings and characters.

11:30 – independent task

Use the story pathway to plan out your story – remember we don’t want our story to be too complicated or too long. If you need inspiration use the example to help you.

12:30 – How we got on in English on Teams

12:45-1:30 Lunch- Joe Wicks 8 minute work out

1:30 – PSHE and RE with Miss Cresswell

RE: The aim of this lesson is to learn about some famous Humanists: Marie Curie, Albert Einstein, Nikola Tesla and Brian Cox.

PHSCE: The aim of this lesson is for you to become aware of the gender stereotypes related to work. You will recognise some of the key skills needed to do a job and write a job specification for your dream job.

2:00 – independent task

RE task: Choose one of these famous Humanists from this list and create a fact file about them. You can set your fact file out any way you choose. Make sure that you include photos/drawings if you can as well as text.

The information that you need can either be found on the Y6 Home Learning page or by clicking the link to the website.

PHSCE: Click on the link and follow the instructions to start the lesson, complete the quiz before you watch the video. The video will then tell you what to do and when to do it.

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/men-and-women-at-work-c8v3et

2:45 - Class reader

Lessons

9:00 – register

9:10 – Maths on Teams – mean

Complete the 5 minutes maths blaster!

In today’s lesson we are going to continue practicing how to calculate and interpret the mean as an average. We will apply our knowledge to solve some simple word problems.

9:30 – independent task

Worksheet 2

Greater depth task

TTRockstars

10:30 – How we got on in Maths on Teams

10:45 – 11:00 Break - Get some fresh air or https://www.gonoodle.com/

11:00 – English on Teams

Your teacher will choose a category and you will have 5 minutes to find a word that begins with each letter of the alphabet.

In today’s lesson we are going to spend the lesson focusing on a Viking villain for our story. We will consider what makes a villain evil and menacing and share ideas as to what our villain could look like / be like. We will use our imagination and think of the evil/enemy force in our stories and think how it may fit in with your hero from yesterday’s lesson.

11:30 – independent task

Your evil character is going to appear in the latest edition of MONSTERPEDIA – the online encyclopaedia of monsters, witches and all things evil. Use the template to help you write about your villain.

12:30 – How we got on in English on Teams

12:45-1:30 Lunch- Joe Wicks 8 minute work out

1:30 – PE with Mrs Gratton on Teams

2:15 – Music

Use your logins to log onto Yumu. https://charanga.com/yumu/login

Select one of the units and begin lesson 1.

2:45 - Class reader

Lessons

9:00 – TTRockstars

9:15 – assembly

9:30 – Maths on Teams – mean

In today’s lesson we will be learning how to calculate and interpret the mean as an average. To do this we must add the quantities given and then dived them by the number of quantities.

For example:

Calculate the mean of the football scores per season.

Derby 6

Sheffield 11

Nottingham Forest 15

6 + 11 + 15 = 32 ÷ 3 = 10.6

9:50 – independent task

Worksheet 1

Greater depth tasks

10:30 – How we got on in Maths on Teams

10:45 – 11:00 Break - Get some fresh air or https://www.gonoodle.com/

11:00 – English on Teams

Complete the SPAG tasks 1 and 2.

Today we will be developing characters in a narrative. We will look at the components that create a good story and factor them in throughout the week. In today’s lesson we will create a Viking hero and create a character profile. Remember the more detail to add in your character profile the easier your character will be easy to write about.

11:30 – independent task

Write a character profile for your Viking hero. Include information about their strengths, beliefs, background and a good character description using adjectives.

12:30 – How we got on in English on Teams

12:45-1:30 Lunch- Joe Wicks 8 minute work out

1:30 – Topic

In Topic we will be finding out about Viking gods and goddesses and how they influenced Viking belief and culture.  

2:00 – independent task

 Make top trumps cards about the Viking gods and goddesses and play them with your family. There are more Viking gods and goddesses to research too!

2:45 - Class reader

Lessons

9:15 – Woodbridge Stars assembly

9:30 – Maths on Teams- ratio

Today will finish our unit on ratio by using bar models to express a ratio in different ways.

We will also use multiplication and division to solve ratio problems and write ratios in their simplest form.

9:30 – independent task

Worksheet 6

Greater depth

TTRockstars

10:30 – How we got on in Maths on Teams

10:45 – 11:00 Break - Get some fresh air or https://www.gonoodle.com/

11:00 – English on Teams

Spelling: word ladders. Can you get from the first to last word by only changing one letter each time?  There are three levels to choose.

In today’ lesson we will practice visualising what we are reading. Today, we are going to read a passage from the story and draw a map of the area around Hrothgar’s village, following the journey of the men as they chase the Sea Hag back to her lair.

11:30 – independent task

Use the words and phrases provided – and your imagination – to draw the journey the warriors made following the Sea Hag.

If you want you can start your journey from the MEAD HALL in the centre of the village.

12:30 – How we got on in English on Teams

12:45-1:30 Lunch- Joe Wicks 8 minute work out

1:30 – Computing

People Online – We will be discussing the dangers of revealing too much information online as well as understanding why some people have online relationships and what to do if someone says something uncomfortable online

2:00 – independent task

People Online – Read the scenario cards and highlight the times when the person has revealed too much personal information about themselves. Makes notes to explain why you think they should not have shared that information.

2:40-2:55 - Class reader

Join us on Microsoft Teams for a live reading of the next instalment of our class story ‘Beowulf’ by Michael Morpurgo.

Lessons

9:00 – register

9:10 – Maths on Teams – ratio

10in10 –subtraction

We will be learning how to compare quantities using bar models and then using our knowledge of division and multiplication to simplify ratios. We will then solve simple word problems involving ratio.

9:30 – independent task

Worksheet 4

Greater depth

TTRockstars

10:30 – How we got on in Maths on Teams

10:45 – 11:00 Break - Get some fresh air or https://www.gonoodle.com/

11:00 – English on Teams

Spelling: complete the word pyramids.

In today’s lesson we will be focusing on vocabulary and how we can use it correctly to create impact. We will look at the word choices used in the same sentence and consider how they affect the meaning of the sentence. We will practice using words to create effect in our own sentences and share our ideas.

11:30 – independent task

Read the following passage carefully.   Choose a few words which would fill each gap.  Decide which word would be most effective and would get across the mood that you want to create.

12:30 – How we got on in English on Teams

12:45-1:30 Lunch- Joe Wicks 8 minute work out

1:30 – Science

In today’s lesson we will learn about the Linnaean system to classifying living things. We will learn about who developed this system and use it ourselves to classify animals.

2:00 – independent task

1. Create a fact file all about Carl Linnaeus – who was he and what is he known for?
2. Choose an animal from the list and record each part of the Linnaean system for this animal. Then invent a Mnemonic to remember the system.

2:45 - Class reader

Lessons

9:00 – register

9:10 – Maths on Teams- ratio

In our lesson today we will use the sign (:) to write ratios comparing quantities. We will compare quantities using pictorial and concrete resources.

9:30 – independent task

Work sheet 3

Greater depth

TTRockstars

 10:30 - How we got on in Maths on Teams

10:45 – 11:00 Break - Get some fresh air or https://www.gonoodle.com/

11:00 – English on Teams

 Spelling: make as many words as possible with the letters you have been given.

Today we will be learning how to use inference skills. We will start by reading ‘Beowolf’ the opening paragraph together. We will then read the text a second time but this time noting down specific words or phrases that caught our attention. We will discuss the images that the words and phrases have created in our head.

11:30 – independent task

Imagine that the Sea Hag suddenly travels 1000+ years into the future, gets herself a mobile phone and takes a selfie!!  What would her selfie look like?

Use the template or draw around your phone at home and draw the Sea Hag as she poses!

12:30 – How we got on in English on Teams

12:45-1:30 Lunch- Joe Wicks 8 minute work out

1:30 – PSHE and RE with Miss Cresswell

RE: In today’s lesson we will be discussing Humanists and how they decide what is right and wrong.

PHSCE: Today’s lesson will focus on how we can use money to pay for different things.

2:00 – independent task

 RE:

Task1: Match the defintions to the words.

Task 2: read the scenario and write about how a Humanist may respond to this.

PSHCE

Click on the link and follow the lesson shown and the tasks provided.

2:45 - Class reader

Lessons

9:00 – register

9:10 – Maths on Teams – ratio

10in10 – subtraction

Today we will continue to compare quantities using pictorial and concrete materials to then help us begin to write ratios. We will also use our multiplication skills to help us find the simplest ratio. 

9:30 – independent task

Worksheet 2

Greater depth task

TTRockstars

10:30 – How we got on in Maths on Teams

10:45 – 11:00 Break - Get some fresh air or https://www.gonoodle.com/

11:00 – English on Teams

Gaps starter: Work through the SPAG questions.

In English we will be learning how to write using relative clauses. A relative clause is a subordinating clause that always starts with a relative clause. We will look at examples of relative clauses and together practice writing them. As we become more confident we will practice moving the relative clause to a different place in the sentence and discuss the effect it has.

11:30 – independent task

Take the boring sentences and add relative clauses to make them more interesting. Practice moving the position of the relative clause and ensure you put the commas in the correct place.

Greater depth: Write 3 sentences using two relative clauses. Ensure they are punctuated correctly.

12:30 – How we got on in English on Teams

12:45-1:30 Lunch- Joe Wicks 8 minute work out

1:30 – PE with Mrs Gratton on Teams

2:15 – Music

Use your logins to log onto Yumu. https://charanga.com/yumu/login

Select one of the units and begin lesson 1.

2:45 - Class reader

Lessons

9:00 – TTRockstars

9:15 – assembly

9:30 – Maths on Teams –ratio

In our Maths lesson today we will be learning how to compare two quantities. Using pictorial and concrete resources we will compare the quantities of objects using our previous knowledge of fractions and percentages.

9:50 – independent task

Worksheet 1

Greater depth tasks

10:30 – How we got on in Maths on Teams

10:45 – 11:00 Break - Get some fresh air or https://www.gonoodle.com/

11:00 – English on Teams

Spelling starter: organise the words into groups based on the ‘ough’ sound. Use the top tips page to help your for heading ideas.

In English we are going to practice our retrieval skills by skimming, scanning and close reading to find evidence from a text. We will start by reading the Vikings text and considering what genre the text is. We will then look at how we answer the questions posed by locating key words or phrases in the question, skimming to find signposts, scanning a section of the text, closely reading sentences to retrieve information.

11:30 – independent task

Using the skills taught, answer the questions on the text using evidence from the text to support your ideas.

12:30 – How we got on in English on Teams

12:45-1:30 Lunch- Joe Wicks 8 minute work out

1:30 – Topic

In Topic we will be finding out about where the Vikings originated and how they used their long boats to become successful travelers and traders.

2:00 – independent task

 Read through the information on BBC Bitesize: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/ztyr9j6/articles/zw3qmp3

 Make a quiz to share with a friend or family member.

Include:

• Where Vikings originated
• Where Vikings sailed to do trades
• What Vikings traded
• How far did the Vikings travel
• How did the Vikings find their way
• Longships

2:45 - Class reader

Lessons

9:15 – Woodbridge Stars assembly

9:30 – Maths on Teams

Today’s maths is a basic skills session on finding percentages of amounts. We will look at different strategies for finding 10%, 5% and 1% and build our confidence with a clear strategy to apply to more complex problems.

9:30 – independent task

Percentages worksheets

Greater depth activities, reducing an amount by a percentage.

10:30 – How we got on in Maths on Teams

10:45 – 11:00 Break - Get some fresh air or https://www.gonoodle.com/

11:00 – English on Teams

Spelling: silent letters.

In today’s lesson we are going to continue to look at inference skills. We are going to focus on Grendal and what we know and think about his character.

11:30 – independent task

Write a paragraph summarising the life of Grendal prior to this story.

12:30 – How we got on in English on Teams

12:45-1:30 Lunch- Joe Wicks 8 minute work out

1:30 – Computing

Our focus this half term is ‘Online Safety’ and this lesson, we will learn more about how to spot cyberbullying and look after ourselves and others online.

2:00 – independent task

 Read each scenario and record what you would do if faced by that situation.

2:45 - Class reader

Lessons

9:00 – register

9:10 – Maths on Teams

10in10 – multiplication

In today’s lesson we will find the percentage of a quantity. We will use bar models like in yesterday’s lesson to help us.

In focus: find the number of parts of 100 that are lemon.

Guided practice: shade the percentage of the bars shown. Next find the percentage of the money amounts shown.

9:30 – independent task

Worksheet 2

Greater depth

TTRockstars

10:30 – How we got on in Maths on Teams

10:45 – 11:00 Break - Get some fresh air or https://www.gonoodle.com/

11:00 – English on Teams

GAPS: complete the challenges shown.

In today’s lesson we are going to use our inference skills focusing on the character Beowulf. We are going to consider what we already know about him and reference to the text.

11:30 – independent task

Complete a character check of Beowulf. In speech bubbles write about what we know using references to the book and in thought bubbles write about what you think using your inference skills.

12:30 – How we got on in English on Teams

12:45-1:30 Lunch- Joe Wicks 8 minute work out

1:30 – Science

Today you will act as a taxonomist, so it is up to you to decide how to classify animals and give reasons for your classification.

2:00 – independent task

Look at the animals on your Zoo Animals List and use the Zoo Classification Activity Sheet to sort and group the animals. You could record your classification on a ipads using keynote or use a flowchart app.

2:45 - Class reader

Lessons

9:00 – register

9:10 – Maths on Teams

In today’s lesson we are going find a percentage of a whole number. Remember percentage means out of 100.

We will recap facts such as:

50% = ½

25% = ¼

75% = ¾

33% = 1/3

In Focus: find the percentage of each amount.

Using a bar model we will calculate the percentage of an amount.

Guided practice: find the percentage of the amounts given using the method shown.

9:30 – independent task

Work sheet 1

Greater depth

TTRockstars

 10:30 - How we got on in Maths on Teams

10:45 – 11:00 Break - Get some fresh air or https://www.gonoodle.com/

11:00 – English on Teams

GAPS: Change the verbs to the simple past. e.g. slaughter would be slaughtered.

In today’s lesson we will be looking at the past simple tenses and past progressive sentences. We will mainly focus on how the verb changes the meaning of the sentence.

11:30 – independent task

Write 5 sentences for simple past sentences and past progressive sentences.

12:30 – How we got on in English on Teams

12:45-1:30 Lunch- Joe Wicks 8 minute work out

1:30 – PSHE and RE with Miss Cresswell

2:00 – independent task

2:45 - Class reader

Lessons

9:00 – register

9:10 – Maths on Teams

In today’s lesson we will convert millilitres into litres.

In focus: discuss how we could find the total volume of the liquids in the three bottles.

Remember there are 1000ml in 1L.

9:30 – independent task

Worksheet 5

Greater depth task

TTRockstars

10:30 – How we got on in Maths on Teams

10:45 – 11:00 Break - Get some fresh air or https://www.gonoodle.com/

11:00 – English on Teams

Spelling: write the correct ee or ie sound to complete the words.

In today’s lesson we will use persuasive language techniques. We will discuss what the key qualities of a hero are and rank them from essential to important.

11:30 – independent task

Write an advert for a dragon slayer. Use the tips from the slides to help you persuade a hero to take on the challenge.

12:30 – How we got on in English on Teams

12:45-1:30 Lunch- Joe Wicks 8 minute work out

1:30 – PE with Mrs Gratton on Teams

2:15 – Music

Use your logins to log onto Yumu. https://charanga.com/yumu/login

Select one of the units and begin lesson 1.

2:45 - Class reader

Lessons

9:00 – TTRockstars

9:15 – assembly

9:30 – Maths on Teams

10in10 – multiplication

In today’s lesson we will convert between grams and kilograms.

In focus: decide has the shop keeper made an error or not.

Guided practice: we are going to practice converting grams to kilograms and kilograms to grams.

Remember there are 1000g in 1kg.

9:50 – independent task

Worksheet 4

Greater depth tasks

10:30 – How we got on in Maths on Teams

10:45 – 11:00 Break - Get some fresh air or https://www.gonoodle.com/

11:00 – English on Teams

GAPs starter.

In today’s lesson we will be learning how to use inference skills. We will discuss the main character Grendal and what we can identify based on what the author has already written. We will then discuss where Grendal lives and what information that tells us about this character.

11:30 – independent task

Draw Grendal’s lair. Use the text to help you create your ideas. If you would like you could label these on your diagram. At the end of the session we will share our ideas and discuss similarities and differences.

12:30 – How we got on in English on Teams

12:45-1:30 Lunch- Joe Wicks 8 minute work out

1:30 – Topic

In today’s lesson we are going to find out more about how the Vikings fought. We will look at artifacts and discuss what they were made from and used for.

2:00 – independent task

 Use the website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/ztyr9j6/articles/zy9j2hv to find out more about Viking long ships. Create a factfile about how Vikings fought. Include picture diagrams and facts. You could use adobe spark, PowerPoint Presentation or Keynote to present your factfile.

2:45 - Class reader

Lessons

9:00 – register

9:15 – 9:30 Woodbridge Stars assembly

9:30 – Maths on Teams

In today’s lesson we will converting metres into kilometres. We will use our knowledge of multiplying by 100 or dividing by 100 to convert measures.

10:30 – independent task

Complete worksheet 3 and the greater depth tasks

TTRockstars

11:00 – How we got on in Maths on Teams

11:00 – 11:15 Break - Get some fresh air or https://www.gonoodle.com/

11:15 – English on Teams

In English we will be learning how to use semi-colons correctly. We will look at the passage in the text ‘Beowulf by Michael Morpurgo’

11:30 – independent task

12:30 – How we got on in English on Teams

12:45-1:30 Lunch- Joe Wicks 8 minute work out

1:30 – Computing

We will be refreshing our online safety knowledge and ensuring we know which websites are secure and which are not.

2:00 – independent task

2:45 - Class reader

Lessons

9:00 – register

9:10 – Maths on Teams

In today’s Math’s lesson we will be converting between centimetres and metres. We use our knowledge of multiplying and dividing by 100 to convert to centimetres and metres.

9:30 – independent task

Complete worksheet 2 and the greater depth tasks.

TTRockstars

10:30 – How we got on in Maths on Teams

10:45 – 11:00 Break - Get some fresh air or https://www.gonoodle.com/

11:00 – English on Teams

In English we will be reading the text Beowulf. We will be discussing the main themes of the text and

11:30 – independent task

Read through the text and identify themes such as good and evil. Give evidence from the text to support your ideas. Consider if you would like to read on and explain why. What techniques has the author used to achieve this?

12:30 – How we got on in English on Teams

12:45-1:30 Lunch- Joe Wicks 8 minute work out

1:30 – Topic

In topic today we will be introducing the topic ‘How Violent were the Vikings?’ We will discuss when we think the Viking Era took place and what evidence we are using to support our ideas.

2:00 – independent task

 Create a timeline using the significant historical events shown. Consider dates if you need extra support or use research.

Greater depth task: Explain how archaeologists and historians use artefacts to date and timeline significant periods of history. 

2:45 - Class reader

Lessons

900: Register

9:10 – Maths on Teams

Today we will be learning how to convert between centimetres and millimetres. We will practice using a ruler correctly to measure in centimetres. We will then use our knowledge of multiplying by 10 to convert millimetres to centimetres and dividing by 10 to convert centimetres to millimetres.

9:30 – independent task

Complete the worksheet 1 and the greater depth tasks (if time allows).

10:20 – 10 in 10

10:30 – How we got on in Maths on Teams

10:45 – 11:00 Break - Get some fresh air or https://www.gonoodle.com/

11:00 – English on Teams

In English we will be developing our comprehension skills. We will read a text together and discuss the themes, build up and how the author has created suspense. We will discuss what the word danger means and how we can create a danger scene.

11:30 – independent task

Answer the question posed using evidence from the text.

Greater depth challenge: Use a thesaurus to find alternative word choices for danger. Use these words to create a short danger suspense paragraph.

12:30 – How we got on in English on Teams

12:45-1:30 Lunch- Joe Wicks 8 minute work out

 1:30 – RE and PHSE with Miss Creswell

2:45 - Class reader