Week beginning 21st November 2022
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Our learning this week…
Phonics
At Howard Primary School we have adopted Read Write Inc Phonics.
RWI is a method of learning centred round letter sounds and phonics, and we use it to aid children in their reading and writing. Read Write Inc., developed by Ruth Miskin, provides a structured and systematic approach to teaching literacy. It is used by more than a quarter of the UK’s primary schools and is designed to create fluent readers, confident speakers and willing writers.
Using RWI, the children learn to read effortlessly so that they can put all their energy into comprehending what they read. It also allows them to spell effortlessly so that they can put all their energy into composing what they write.
When using RWI to read the children will:
- Learn 44 sounds and the corresponding letter/letter groups using simple picture prompts
- Learn to read words using Fred Talk
- Read lively stories featuring words they have learnt to sound out
- Show that they comprehend the stories by answering questions.
Five key principles underpin the teaching in all Read Write Inc. sessions:
Purpose – know the purpose of every activity and share it with the children, so they know the one thing they should be thinking about
Participation – ensure every child participates throughout the lesson. Partnership work is fundamental to learning
Praise – ensure children are praised for effort and learning, not ability
Pace – teach at an effective pace and devote every moment to teaching and learning
Passion – be passionate about teaching so children can be engaged emotionally.
https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/reading/reading-schemes-oxford-levels/read-write-inc-phonics-guide/
Hold a sentence is an activity that encourages children to remember a whole sentence while focusing on spelling and punctuation.
Build a sentence is to give children the opportunity to create their own sentence to that shows the meaning of a word and edit a sentence allows the children to critique a sentence using their knowledge of spelling punctuation and grammar. Children complete a longer piece of independent writing, which gives them the opportunity to show off their creativity and to practice their spelling, grammar and punctuation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXOJUPNVnLc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjHqJQ8sxs4
English
We will also be using The Power of Reading scheme. We will be basing our literacy work based on a core text. This core text is called The Wild by Emily Hughes.
Other books by Emily Hughes include:
This week we will write some poetry and character descriptions.
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Maths – Multiplication
To create multiplication from pictures
To use arrays
To use 2 x tables
To use 5 x table
To create multiplication from pictures
Children will look at different images and create multiplication sentences. The first image shows 3 x 4.
To use arrays
Arrays are a pictorial representation to help children understand times tables.
‘I have 3 bags. There are 5 pennies in each bag. How many pennies do I have altogether?’
To use the 2x tables
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All multiples of 2 have a pattern of 2, 4, 6, 8, or 0 in the ones place.
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When multiplying ANY number by 2, the result is EVEN
To use the 5x tables
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Multiples of 5 have a pattern of 5, 0 in the ones place.
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Every other multiple of 5 is even; every other multiple of 5 is odd.
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Science – Use of everyday materials
This week we will order materials according to flexbility.
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Computing – Digital painting
The children will develop their understanding of a range of tools used for digital painting. They then use these tools to create their own digital paintings, while gaining inspiration from a range of artists’ work. The unit concludes with children considering their preferences when painting with and without the use of digital devices.
How can we paint using computers?
Using shapes and lines
Making careful choices
Painting on their own
Comparing computer art and painting.
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PE
Please remember to send your child to school in their PE kit on their PE days.
Westminster – Tuesday & Thursday
Hungerford – Tuesday & Thursday
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Music
We will focus on exploring sounds and pitch.
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RE
In RE we will continue to learn about Judaism.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zqbw2hv
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RHE – Relationship and Health Education
Jigsaw has two aims for all children:
- To build their capacity for learning
- To equip them for life
Jigsaw brings together PSHE Education, emotional literacy, mindfulness, social skills and spiritual development. The topic this term is ‘Celebrating differences‘. The children will eventually:
- Learn what bullying is and what it isn’t.
- Talk about how it might feel to be bullied and who to ask for help.
- Talk about friendships – how to make friends.
- Learn that it is OK to have differences from their friends.
- Talk about being nice and looking after other children.
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Reading
When reading with your child at home ask them questions related to their book.
Questions to ask before you read
- Can you look at the pictures and predict what you think will happen in this book?
- What makes you think that?
- What characters do you think might be in our story?
- Do you think there will be a problem in this story? Why or why not?
- Does the topic/story relate to you or your family? How?
Questions to ask during the reading
- What do you think will happen next?
- What can you tell me about the story so far?
- Can you predict how the story will end?
- Why do you think the character did _______?
- What would you have done if you were the character?
- How would you have felt if you were the character? (use different characters)
- As I read____________, it made me picture________ in my head. What pictures do you see in your head?
- As you read, what are you wondering about?
- Can you put what you’ve just read in your own words?
Questions to ask after reading
- Can you remember the title?
- In your opinion, was it a good title for this book? Why or why not?
- Were your predictions about the story correct?
- If there was a problem, did it get solved?
- What happened because of the problem?
- Why do you think the author wrote this book?
- What is the most important point the author is trying to make in his writing?
- What was your favourite part of the story?
- If you could change one thing in the story, what would it be?
- Can you retell the story in order?
- If you were __________, how would you have felt?
- What is the most interesting situation in the story?
- Is there a character in the story like you? How are you alike?
Why did you like this book?
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Mathletics
Please continue to complete your activities on Mathletics.
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Star of the week
Hungerford
Lena – for working hard in all areas of the curriculum and for following the 5Cs.
Chelsea – for beginning to work independently.
Nihan – for making a great effort with his writing.
Westminster
Kai – for working hard with his multiplication work.
Joseph – for ignoring distractions and making better choices.
Aahil – for amazing art work.
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Week Beginning 21st November
This week our learning will be as follows;
- In mathematics we will continue our work on multiplication and division.
- In English we will be continuing work around the myth of Heracles and the Twelve Tasks. We will learn about the features of a myth before writing our own myth.
- In science we will continue our work on teeth and digestion.
- Our blocked foundation subject is History. We will conclude our work on the Ancient Greeks.
Millennium Class will do PE on Tuesday and Friday and Southwark Class will swim on Tuesday and have PE on Thursday.
Week Beginning 14.11.22
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THIS WEEK’S LEARNING:
Literacy Core Text: Billy’s Bucket
Phonics: Reading Books for all groups will be changed on Monday this week. Please return reading books and yellow diaries so your child may receive their next book from their Phonics group teacher.
Maths: We are measuring capacity.
History: We will be looking events History within the children’s own life times including key event in their lives and Key British events.
RHE:
PE: PE lesson focus as follows:
- Thursday – Dynamic and Static balance
- Friday – Gymnastics – Creating shapes, on equipment.
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Autumn 2 – Week 3 – 14th November 2022
Autumn 2 – Week 3 – 14th November 2022
Here are the learning objectives for our ICT week.
Our PE days are Tuesday and Thursday (London) &
Monday and Tuesday (Cannon).
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- I can add and subtract fractions with the same denominator.
- I can add fractions below one (related denominator).
- I can subtract fractions below one (related denominator).
- I can add and subtract fractions above one.
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- To explore word classes.
- To read aloud with confidence.
- To build understanding of a text through imagery.
- To describe an event using figurative language.
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I can name the different planets in Spanish. (Los Planetas)
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I can explain why we have seasons on Earth.
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Anti-Bullying & Celebrating Differences – Puzzle Piece 2.
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- I can explore Python using simple (2-3-step syntax).
- I can create my own Python syntax (multiple steps). Part 1
- I can create my own Python syntax (multiple steps). Part 2
- I can review my experience with Python.
Enjoy the rest of your Sunday.
Your Year 5 Team.
Week beginning 14th November 2022.
It’s DT fortnight!
What are we learning this week?
English –
This half term, our English lessons will be centred around our core text Rooftoppers, by Katherine Rundell. Our learning objectives for this week are:
- To write in role.
- SPAG assessment – Autumn 2
- To engage in Book Talk.
- To write a setting description.
This half term, we shall be continuing our class read Holes, by Louis Sachar.
Maths –
DT –
This week, we shall be making our cookies, creating suitable and appropriate packaging for them and then evaluating the project.
PE –
QE2 – Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Tower – Tuesdays and Fridays
Don’t forget…
We also have our trip to the cinema this week to see The Railway Children 2 on Thursday 17th November.
Week Beginning 14th November
This week our learning will be as follows;
- In mathematics we will work on our multiplication skills.
- In English we will continue work around Greek Myths by Marcia Williams but we will explore a new story from that book, The Twelve Tasks of Heracles. We will create our own comic strips based on the book.
- In science we will continue work around teeth and digestion.
- Our blocked foundation subject is History. We will learn about the Ancient Greeks.
Millennium Class will do PE on Tuesday and Friday. Southwark Class have swimming on Tuesday and PE on Friday.
Millennium Class will be taught by Miss Winser this week as Mrs Fallon has been called for Jury Service.
We look forward to our cinema visit on Wednesday. Please make sure that children are wearing comfortable shoes and have a waterproof coat or jacket.
Week beginning 14th November 2022
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Our learning this week…
English
At Howard Primary School we have adopted Read Write Inc Phonics.
RWI is a method of learning centred round letter sounds and phonics, and we use it to aid children in their reading and writing. Read Write Inc., developed by Ruth Miskin, provides a structured and systematic approach to teaching literacy. It is used by more than a quarter of the UK’s primary schools and is designed to create fluent readers, confident speakers and willing writers.
Using RWI, the children learn to read effortlessly so that they can put all their energy into comprehending what they read. It also allows them to spell effortlessly so that they can put all their energy into composing what they write.
When using RWI to read the children will:
- Learn 44 sounds and the corresponding letter/letter groups using simple picture prompts
- Learn to read words using Fred Talk
- Read lively stories featuring words they have learnt to sound out
- Show that they comprehend the stories by answering questions.
Five key principles underpin the teaching in all Read Write Inc. sessions:
Purpose – know the purpose of every activity and share it with the children, so they know the one thing they should be thinking about
Participation – ensure every child participates throughout the lesson. Partnership work is fundamental to learning
Praise – ensure children are praised for effort and learning, not ability
Pace – teach at an effective pace and devote every moment to teaching and learning
Passion – be passionate about teaching so children can be engaged emotionally.
https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/reading/reading-schemes-oxford-levels/read-write-inc-phonics-guide/
Hold a sentence is an activity that encourages children to remember a whole sentence while focusing on spelling and punctuation.
Build a sentence is to give children the opportunity to create their own sentence to that shows the meaning of a word and edit a sentence allows the children to critique a sentence using their knowledge of spelling punctuation and grammar. Children complete a longer piece of independent writing, which gives them the opportunity to show off their creativity and to practice their spelling, grammar and punctuation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXOJUPNVnLc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjHqJQ8sxs4
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Maths – Multiplication
To recognise equal groups
To make multiplication sentences from pictures
To add equal groups
Introduce multiplication sentences using ‘x’
To recognise equal groups
Children will recognise equal groups as being the same. Equal means the same. The above image shows equal groups.
To make multiplication sentences from pictures
Children could say there are 5 groups of 1. This is the same as 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 5. Which is the same as 5 x 1
To add equal groups
Children will add equal groups and use these to help them identify the link between multiplication and repeated addition
Introduce multiplication sentences using ‘x’.
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Science – Use of everyday materials
This week we will continue to learn about the invention of new materials.
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Art – pattern & shape
The focus this week for art is pattern and shape. We will learn about positive and negative space. Positive space is the subject of a work of art such as a person, landscape, or object and negative space is the space surrounding a subject
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PE
Please remember to send your child to school in their PE kit on their PE days.
Westminster – Tuesday & Thursday
Hungerford – Tuesday & Thursday
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Music
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RE
In RE we will continue to learn about Judaism.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zqbw2hv
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RHE – Relationship and Health Education
Jigsaw has two aims for all children:
- To build their capacity for learning
- To equip them for life
Jigsaw brings together PSHE Education, emotional literacy, mindfulness, social skills and spiritual development. The topic this term is ‘Celebrating differences‘ The children will eventually:
- Learn what bullying is and what it isn’t.
- Talk about how it might feel to be bullied and who to ask for help.
- Talk about friendships – how to make friends.
- Learn that it is OK to have differences from their friends.
- Talk about being nice and looking after other children.
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Reading
We will be assessing the children in reading.
When reading with your child at home ask them questions related to their book.
Questions to ask before you read
- Can you look at the pictures and predict what you think will happen in this book?
- What makes you think that?
- What characters do you think might be in our story?
- Do you think there will be a problem in this story? Why or why not?
- Does the topic/story relate to you or your family? How?
Questions to ask during the reading
- What do you think will happen next?
- What can you tell me about the story so far?
- Can you predict how the story will end?
- Why do you think the character did _______?
- What would you have done if you were the character?
- How would you have felt if you were the character? (use different characters)
- As I read____________, it made me picture________ in my head. What pictures do you see in your head?
- As you read, what are you wondering about?
- Can you put what you’ve just read in your own words?
Questions to ask after reading
- Can you remember the title?
- In your opinion, was it a good title for this book? Why or why not?
- Were your predictions about the story correct?
- If there was a problem, did it get solved?
- What happened because of the problem?
- Why do you think the author wrote this book?
- What is the most important point the author is trying to make in his writing?
- What was your favourite part of the story?
- If you could change one thing in the story, what would it be?
- Can you retell the story in order?
- If you were __________, how would you have felt?
- What is the most interesting situation in the story?
- Is there a character in the story like you? How are you alike?
Why did you like this book?
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Mathletics
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Star of the week
Hungerford
Westminster
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Week beginning 14th November 2022
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Anti-Bullying Week.
On Monday 14th November, we will participate in ‘Odd Socks Day’. The aim of ‘Odd Socks Day’ is to celebrate what makes us all unique individuals. Children may wear a pair of brightly coloured odd socks to school on Monday.
AUTUMN 2 TOPIC: Light and Dark
THIS WEEK’S LEARNING
LITERACY:
- Core Text: It was a cold dark night by Tim Hopgood
- Other Text: Ruby’s Worry by Tom Percival
- Phonics learning: This week the children will be in group phonics lessons which will continue to work on blending and reviewing previously taught sounds. Please check Google Classroom for homework relevant to your child’s group.
MATHS:
Mastering Number: This week the children will:
- compare 2 sets of objects and say which is ‘more than’ or ‘fewer than’
- represent a given number on their fingers without looking.
PSED & RHE: To discuss the concept of ‘Bullying’ and what it means to be a kind friend.
CAL: Read ‘Ruby’s worry‘ by Tom Percival and share strategies for dealing with worries.
UW: Road Safety Week : To talk about how to keep safe when crossing the roads
EAD: Making hedgehogs using salt dough and spaghetti.
PE: Dance: To copy and repeat a short set of controlled movements and actions.
FOREST SCHOOL: After all children visiting the forest last week for an introductory session, this week we will begin whole class forest school sessions with Mrs Simion. Remember these sessions will alternate each week. This week is Chelsea Class.
UPCOMING IMPORTANT EVENTS
Monday 14th November: The Odd Socks Day
Parents evening meetings: (Chelsea Class – Monday, Tuesday) (Grosvenor Class – Wednesday, Thursday).
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NAVIGATE: a free mentoring service for parents who have a child with special needs
Being a parent is a 24/7 role and it can be even more demanding when your child has special needs. It can take its toll on an emotional and physical level.
Scope has launched NAVIGATE a mentoring service for parents of children with special needs who might need emotional support.
It is a 6 weeks programme, on 1:1 and it is tailored to what the parent needs .
Have a look at the video below narrating the experience of a parent who used the service.
You can also access the application form by clicking on this link:
https://www.scope.org.uk/family-services/navigate/eligibility-check/
Livestreaming and online video apps
From NSPPC website:
Worried about Livestreaming and online video apps?
Not aware of what the dangers are for children?
As with most things children do, there can be negatives as well as positives, which includes risks to the safety or wellbeing of children. The risks can be different depending on whether a young person is hosting or watching livestreams.
These are some of the things you might want to discuss with your child:
- Feeling Pressured
- Feeling less inhibited online
- Talking to strangers online
- Bullying comments
- Videos being taken and/or shared without consent
For guidance and information, please use this link to NSPPC:
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/livestreaming-online-video-apps/