Maple Class home learning for Wednesday 20th May 2020

Spellings – double the last letter before adding ‘er’ or ‘est’ to words that have a short vowel followed by a single consonant (like fit=fittest, travel=traveller). Try these words, and put into sentences:

Spin, sit, drum, run, begin, stop

English – today is about question marks. Write a definition for when you would use a question mark. Write a letter to a friend or family member and include at least 5 questions.

Maths – look at the bird and bug grid photo. Can you describe, using forwards, backwards, left and right, how each creature can get to the leaves? Can you write those instructions down? Design your own grid with bugs and birds, and write down how the creatures can get to their food.

Theme – this week you will be in charge of your own learning about Japan. Below are some suggestions, but feel free to come up with your own ideas:

Did you write some questions about things you wanted to know about Japan in week 1? Have you answered them? If not, complete some research to find out.
Research what animals are native to Japan. Have you seen any of them before? Draw and label some pictures.
Make a presentation of everything you’ve learnt about Japan. It could be in the form of a poster, leaflet or you could tell someone else all you know. Maybe write a letter to a friend or family member to tell them, or make a call, FaceTime, Skype.
Karaoke originated in Japan – why not hold a karaoke party with your family and sing along to your favourite songs.
Write your own quiz about Japan.
Compare living in Japan to living in England. What would be the same? What would be different?
Would you like to visit Japan. Tell someone else why or why not?
Look at some of the other classes previous suggested activities on Japan – is there a craft activity you would like to try?

I can’t wait to see how you round up your research and learning on Japan. Please email me or post on the Maple class facebook posts with what you’ve been up to.

Thank you, Mrs Keeler.