Literacy homework due Thursday, 12th October

Literacy homework due Thursday 12th October

For homework this week, I would like you to post six super sentences containing suspense. 

When writing your sentences, remember to include the following techniques used in class:

• Short sentences to build up tension
• Ellipsis (…) to create the ‘what happens next?’ moment
• SHOW how the character felt (His heart pounded, sweat poured from his face.)
• Similes
• Dramatic sentence starters  (At that moment.....)
• Use the senses to describe, particularly SOUNDS!

You may use the following short openers as a starting point:

1. Dougal spotted
2. Dougal was sleeping
3. In the distance…
4. Dougal turned around…
5. Dougal opened the door
6. Cautiously, Dougal crept inside

Alternatively, you may wish to create suspense sentences about a completely different adventure!  I'm already looking forward to reading your work.

Blogging homework due Friday, 6th October

Literacy homework due: Friday 6th October 2017

A or an ?

This week in Literacy we have looked at when to use a or an.

Can you remember the rule for when to use which one?

Below are a list of sentences. It is your job to type or write these sentences out in full and complete them by either using a or an.

1. I am going to ___ park today.

2. We saw ___ elephant at the zoo today.

3. George has ___ TV in his room.

4. Yesterday, it was raining so I took ___ umbrella out with me.

5. Who wants to go for ___ run?

6. It was ___ cold and miserable night.

7. ___ announcement was made reminding us to be respectful to others.

8. Honesty is ___ school value of ours.

9. It is ___ community project.

10. The play was ___ absolute disaster.

Blogging homework due Friday, 29th September

Stories of mystery and suspense!

Have a look at the settings above and imagine you are there. Write the introduction to a mystery story, using between 50 and 100 words. Think about describing the SENSES in your opening. What could you see, hear, smell? What did you touch and how did you feel? 

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Blogging homework due Friday, 22nd September

In a couple of weeks we will be writing a letter to the Palace of Westminster, which is where Big Ben lives! Therefore, your task this week is to do some research into the Palace of Westminster and Big Ben and complete the three tasks A, B and C below:

 A. Find out the answers to the following questions. Please write your answers in full sentences.

1) Who built the clock tower and when was it built?

2) How tall is the clock tower?

3) What is 'Big Ben' and what is it used for?

B.   What other amazing facts can you find out about Big Ben, the clock tower and the Palace of Westminster?   Find at least three facts.

C.  What would you like to know about Big Ben? Write three interesting questions that you could include in your letter.

I can't wait to see what you find out!

Blogging homework due Friday, 7th July

Explanation Texts

This week we have been learning about explanation texts. Your homework this week is to write a 2-3 paragraph letter to your teacher explaining why you have NOT done your homework. 

Can you include some CAUSAL CONJUNCTIONS (because.....due to the fact that....owing to the fact that......since....as a result....so......subsequently.....consequently.....therefore.....this meant that.....this led to.....) to help to link your ideas.

I am looking forward to reading your excuses and explanations!

Blogging homework due Friday, 30th June

What can you find out about the Romans?

Next week, in Literacy and History, we will be learning about the Romans. Your homework this week is to research the Romans in order to answer the following questions:

1) What were Roman roads like? Why did they build them? Can you find any examples of Roman roads that still exist today?

2) How did the Romans stay healthy? What can you find out about Roman gymnasiums and baths? What is an aqueduct and how was it useful?

3) How did the Romans organise their army?

4) What were Roman forts used for? Can you find any examples of Roman forts that still exist today? What and where is Hadrian's Wall?

I hope you have fun finding out about the Romans!

Blogging homework due Friday, 23rd June

Discussion Texts

We have been learning all about discussion texts and balanced arguments. For your homework this week, I'd like you to write a discussion of the following question: Do dogs make better pets than cats?

Remember to:

-Write an introduction that explains what you are discussing.

-Write arguments FOR and AGAINST, backed up with good reasons.

-Include a conclusion that sums up and explains your decision.

-Include conjunctions to add information to your argument (Furthermore, In addition, Indeed, Moreover).

-Include conjunctions to introduce a different side of the argument (However, On the other hand, In contrast).

-Include generalisers (some people, many pet owners).

-Include interesting words to introduce opinions (think, claim, suggest, believe).

I'm looking forward to reading your discussions!