Thursday 14th May 2020, Elm Class learning
Good morning Elm Class! A reminder, Miss Stanley and I would really like you to comment on this post or send me some questions you would like to ask author SF Said, who wrote Varjak Paw and Phoenix! Miss Stanley will be hosting a super exciting virtual zoom interview with the author on Friday, which will be recorded for you to all see!
Spellings: This week, our spelling rule looks at using hyphens to join a prefix onto a word. A hyphen is often used to join a prefix to a root word when both the prefix ends in a vowel and the root word begins in a vowel. We are going to focus on words that begin with the prefix ‘co’ and ‘re’.
Can you think of a creative way to practice these spellings? You could use the spelling menu on this post!
Arithmetic: This week, linking to our new Maths topic this week of multiplication and division, I would like you to practice your short and long multiplication skills. Can you have a go at the questions below?
24 x 5=
65 x 9=
34 x 7 =
324 x 89=
245 x 67=
323 x 43=
If you need a recap on long multiplication, the video below will help remind you of the method.
Grammar: This week, we have been looking at using fronted adverbials. Remember we can use fronted adverbials to show place, manner and time. Today, can you write some sentences about the picture attached below, using different types of fronted adverbial? I have attached a fronted adverbial word bank if you need some help thinking of these.
English: Write a letter to Michelle Magorian about Goodnight Mister Tom. Make sure that you explain where we are at in the book and add your predictions about what will happen next. What did you like about the book? Would you like her to write a sequel? Would you like her to write any other books?
Lay out your letter properly and ensure that you use formal language. Finish you letter with ‘Yours sincerely’ as you know the recipient’s name.
Maths: Today we are going to look at the different ways that multiplication facts can be written or shown. You may see some multiplication facts shown as arrays. Have a look at some real life examples below.
An array is an arrangement of objects in rows and columns to represent a multiplication fact. For example, 3 rows of 5 will equal 15 objects and can be written as 3 x 5 = 15 or 15÷ 3 = 5 or 15 ÷ 5 = 3, or 5 + 5 + 5 = 15 Your challenge today is to have a go at creating your own array using objects around the house or finding a real life array in your house and writing different multiplication and division facts from the array you have created. Can you write two multiplication facts? Two division facts? Your multiplication as a repeated addition? Challenge: Can you write a BODMAS question where you array is your answer or a word problem where you array is your answer? I would love to see some photos of the arrays you have created and the Maths from these!
For example: If you array was equal to 12, you could write:
3 x 4= 12
4 x 3 = 12
12 ÷ 3 = 4
12 ÷ 4 = 3
0.3 x 4 = 12
0.4 x 3 = 12
300 x 40 = 12,000
(2×4) + 3 = 12
There are 56 eggs in a large tray and are shared between 8 people, how many will each person get? 12
Topic: Can you research something different about Japanese art? I would love to see some of your Japanese inspired artwork!
Hope you are all ok!
Miss Coates.
