Maple Class home learning for Tuesday 23rd June 2020

Spelling – a homograph is a word that may have more than one meaning or pronunciation (like bow = the front of a ship or to bend or a knot). Try these words and write a sentence for each meaning:

Close, excuse, wound

English – Today play “What am I?” with someone at home. Think of an object and describe it without saying the name of the object. Try to give clues about the object, what does it look like? What does it do?

Maths – today look at the “Interpreting Scaled Pictograms” page about fruits and answer the questions below.

Theme – this week we will be learning all about festivals in Mexico. Complete some research about Mexican festivals of your own, or have a look at the following:

‘Cinco de Mayo’ when is it? What does it mean? How do Mexicans celebrate?
When is Mexico Independence Day? How do Mexicans celebrate?
When is the Mexican festival Day of the Dead? How long does it last? How do Mexicans celebrate and remember their loved ones?
What is “Semana Santa”? What time of year does it occur?
What is “Las Posadas”? What do children eat during this festival? What do they do?
Who is celebrated during the “Festival de Mexico”? What time of year does it happen?
What are the main holidays celebrated in Mexico?
What is the biggest celebration in Mexico?
Which religious festivals are celebrated in Mexico?

Thank you, Mrs Keeler