Half term homework, due Friday, 16th June

SCIENCE COMPETITION

The first week back after half term is Science Week! As usual, there will be a science investigation competition. Your homework is to plan, carry out and write up your investigation. The competition will be held on Friday,16th June, so you have plenty of time. Please could you investigate a scientific problem or a science question that interests you. Ideally, you will carry out an experiment, survey or test, rather than researching the answer to a question in books or on the internet. You can present your work on up to A1 (84cm x 59cm) paper and can bring in objects or photographs to show the results of their experiments. The work will be displayed in classrooms on Friday 16^th June, with classes opening at 3.15pm for parents and carers to come and see your work. 

Don't forget our 'scientist for a day' dress up on Wednesday, 7th June. You can come to school dressed as a famous scientist. Be prepared to tell the class who you are and what your biggest achievements were.

Have a lovely, relaxing half term break.

Homework due Friday, 26th May

Homework due Friday 26^th May 2017

Your homework this week is to write a diary entry for the day you went on your school trip.

You need to include:

·         The events in chronological (time) order

·         Time conjunctions (Before, when, while, as)

·         Details about the day and the activities

·         First person (I, me, my)

·         Adverbs (sensibly, amazingly)

·         Different sentence starters

·         Opinions, thoughts and feelings (What was the best part? What was interesting? What could be improved?)

Here is an example of a diary entry to show you the writing style:

Friday 30th November 2012

Dear Diary,

                          I had the best day EVER today. I woke up this morning, the sun was shining through the curtains and I could smell breakfast cooking downstairs.  I jumped out of my bed, threw on my school clothes and skipped down to the kitchen.

                A delicious breakfast of pancakes with syrup was waiting for me on the table and I greedily gobbled it down as quick as a flash. I grabbed my school bag, shouted, “Bye!” to my mum and dashed out of the door to school.

                When I arrived at school, my teacher handed my homework back to me and a huge grin spread across her face. Guess what? I got 20 out of 20! I couldn’t believe it! We had my best lessons in the morning (Literacy and Geography).

                Before I knew it, it was lunchtime. The menu today was my favourite: spaghetti bolognese followed by chocolate pudding – yum! The afternoon flew by, and we ended the school day with a really fun game of dodgeball, and we all cheered our teams on (of course).

After school, I came home and was met with the most amazing surprise; my mum told me that we were going out to the cinema and to Pizza Hut for dinner. We had a fantastic time!

I’m sitting on my bed writing this, remembering all the fun things that happened today. I hope tomorrow is just as good!

Ben

Homework due Friday, 19th May 2017

This week we have been looking at biographies and autobiographies. Your homework is to find out as much as you can about the life of someone you admire. It could be a family member or somebody famous that you have heard about. Please make notes about their life on paper and bring it in to school on or before next Friday. Try to sort their life into sections.

For example,

1)Date and place of birth/early years/ family life
2) Life at school
3) Early adulthood and first job.
4) Marriage? Children?
4) Later jobs
5) Life now or date and details of death

Remember to include any important and interesting events and achievements.

I'm looking forward to seeing who you have chosen to research and what you have found out.

Have a look at the biography of Queen Elizabeth I, who ruled England during the Tudor period, for an idea of things to include.

Queen Elizabeth I: Good Queen Bess?

Most people are amazed to know that Elizabeth I ruled England for forty four years during the turbulent Tudor period. This highly intelligent, shrewd and strong-minded woman reigned successfully during this time. However, some people wonder if she really deserves the nickname, Good Queen Bess.

Childhood Years
Princess Elizabeth was born on September 7, 1533 and was daughter to the notorious Henry VIII and the infamous Anne Boleyn. When Elizabeth was just three years old, her father cruelly demanded that Anne Boleyn was beheaded. Later, when Elizabeth was just thirteen years old, her father tragically died, leaving the throne to his son, Edward.

Young Adult Life
After Edward died at the heartbreakingly young age of thirteen, Elizabeth's half-sister Mary became Queen. Unfortunately for Elizabeth, Mary sent her to the Tower of London as a prisoner, for being Protestant.  Elizabeth was still a prisoner when Mary died. Shockingly, in just a few moments, she went from being prisoner to becoming Queen of England!

Elizabeth as Queen
Throughout Elizabeth's reign, many people tried to have her assassinated, including Mary Queen of Scots. Finally, Elizabeth had her captured and put to death. In order to know who was plotting against her, Elizabeth set up a spy network throughout England, keeping her position on the throne safe.

Interestingly, in 1562 she became sick with smallpox. Unlike many people who died from the disease, she managed to survive! As a result of the smallpox scars, Elizabeth started wearing thick, white make up in order to conceal them.

Death
Eventually, Queen Elizabeth died on March 24, 1603. After she died, her men removed a locket ring from her hand; inside was a miniature portrait of herself and her beloved mother.

Legacy

Impressively, Elizabeth managed to keep the throne despite attempts to remove her from it. Although there were plots against England, Elizabeth kept the country safe and prosperous throughout her reign. Above all, she is remembered for being a strong and fair ruler.

Homework due Friday, 12th May

Year 3 Homework due Friday, 12^th May

We want to find out all about YOU! Your homework for this week is to make notes about you and your life so far. You may have to ask family members to tell you about what you were like when you were smaller. Do your best to get as much information as you can. You DO NOT have to answer all of these questions, they are just there to guide you. Please complete your notes on paper and bring them to school on Friday.

Birth – 4 years old:

1)   Where and when were you born?

2)   What did you weigh and what did you look like at birth?

3)   Did you have (or get) any older or younger siblings?

4)   When did you learn to walk?

5)   What was your favourite toy/game?

6)   What were you scared of?

7)   What was your first word?

8)   Were there any big/interesting events like moving house, travelling to different countries or getting a pet?

9)   Are there any funny stories from this time of your life?

10)What is your earliest memory?

Starting school – end of Year 2:

1)   When and where did you start school?

2)   What do you remember from your first day/week?

3)   Who were your friends?

4)   What was your favourite thing to do at school?

5)   Did you go on any exciting trips or visits with school or family?

6)   Were there any big/interesting events like moving house, travelling to different countries or getting a pet?

7)   Are there any funny stories from this time of your life?

Year 3 and life now:

1)   Who are your friends now?

2)   What are your hobbies?

3)   What are your favourite subjects at school?

4)   What are your favourite foods?

5)   What has been the best day of your year so far? Describe it.

6)   What are your hopes and dreams for the future?