TROON PRIMARY SCHOOL & EARLY YEARS CENTREHome Learning: Primary 5

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Mr Paterson and Miss Muir are available on Teams 9am- 3:15pm Mon-Fri to answer any questions or provide support for tasks.This week Mr Paterson and Miss Muir will have a 30-minute live Teams chat (typed) on Wednesday at 11am to answer any questions about the tasks. This will be an optional live session with the teacher to help anyone that can’t get regular access to Teams to ask

questions.

LiteracyReading Spelling Writing

We are learning how to make our writing more powerful and interesting by creating similes.

We are learning to identify the main ideas of the text in order to act out a scene from the book so far.

We are learning to identify the main ideas of spoken text and use this information to create a talk.

We are learning to use our spelling strategies with our

spelling words.We are learning to use

resources (eg- dictionary and thesaurus) to increase

vocabulary.

We are learning to use persuasive language create a piece of writing that will

influence/persuade the reader.

Listen to chapter 9 and 10 of Catscape. Chapter 9 audio link – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0E23y8UL8U&feature=emb_titleChapter 10 audio link – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-8DapMT9Oc&feature=emb_title

Chapter 9: Task 1Author Challenge

Stein’s smile made him look, ‘like a fox who had just eaten a shed full of chickens’ and as he looked at the paper clip he was ‘examining it carefully like a scientist examining a small insect’

These similes help to paint a strong picture of what Stein looks like and how he moves. This is a fun description strategy to improve your writing.

(Here are some cheesy videos in case you need a reminder!)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pm6zt24w0qU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoSBVNUO2LU

Can you think of some similes to describe something that has happened in the book, such as:

- How would you describe what is in Jessie’s pockets? - How we might describe Fergus and Murdo’s behaviour and stakeout.- How would you describe how a cat moves?- How would you describe the atmosphere in the office and what happened?

Task 1:Using the ‘Speed Write’ find out how many times you can write each of your spelling words in 30 seconds?

Task 2:Please do a spelling assessment on Friday.Complete the task in jotter. Spelling lists are attached to this overview.

Task 3: Chapters 9 & 10 Tricky Words

What do the following words mean? Can you use them in a sentence?

Blurted, agitated, glimpse, floundering, cautiously,

opportunity, rifled, anticipating

Were there any other words that impressed you? Explain why.

Task 1: Persuasive Writing

Create a piece of writing that explores the pros, cons and your opinion of homework.

Should homework be banned in schools?

Watch this YouTube clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-8yFtxtn2Q

Pupils should use jotters or Teams to make notes.

Things to include:

Include an introduction that makes the topic clear.

Use persuasive language to influence or persuade the reader. For example – word choice, punctuation, repetition

Chapter 10: Task 2Act it Out

Select a scene that you really liked from the book so far OR think about a scene you wish you had more information about- such as the ransacking of the HQ. ACT IT OUT!

Think about the following:

● What characters do you need?● What would the characters say to each other?● How would the characters act?● Make sure the story and plot is easy for the audience to understand, don’t miss out

any key information.

You can make puppets, create a storyboard or act it out yourself. We would love to see your final productions!

Both Chapters: Task 3Talking and Listening – Catscape

Listen to chapter 9 & 10 and make bullet point notes about the key points of these chapters. Looking at character development, setting and plot.

Using the bullet points created; speak to someone at home for 2 minutes about what has happened without stopping and with no interruptions (use a stopwatch to time you). Allow the listener to ask questions at the end of talk about the chapter in order to clarify points and understanding.

Peer Assessment - Ask your listener to provide two stars and a wish. What two things did you do really well and what one thing could you improve on?

Can you think of other words that have the same meaning for these words?

and rhetorical question. Organise ideas in a

logical way. Include a conclusion that

rounds off the writing.

NumeracyMental Arithmetic Core Learning ICT Support

We are learning to use mental strategies involving all four operations to solve problems.

We are learning to read and write 12-hour times.

We are learning to read and write time, converting between 12 and

24-hour clock.We are learning to calculate time

intervals using hours and minutes. TaskLog into Sumdog and complete Sumdog Challenge.ICT extension: Experiment with Chrome Music Lab and Hour of Code.Peter Patilla Unit 26

Unit 26 sheet is attached to this overview.

TaskComplete the worksheets attached

to this overview. Extra challenge: Play the Time Game PowerPoint saved in our

Teams Files section.

Natural Disaster/Extreme Weather Health and WellbeingWe are learning about natural disasters and their impact on the planet and humans. We can share our learning with

each other.

Task: This week we are learning about landslides and avalanches. Please read the PowerPoint saved in our Teams Files section. Then use safe internet searching to carry out research about the different types of avalanche rescue methods that are used to save avalanche victims. Please write down the recue methods that you find and explain how they are used to save someone’s life. Your research can be completed in your jotter or on Teams. Watch this video for information about Landslides - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krJLnXpemtQ

Reminder – Please share any finished volcanoes on our Teams.

Task: Spreading the Word Poster

Create a poster to tell others about the things they could do to help their minds be healthy.

Make sure you’re getting in your 60 minutes of PE a day.The Body Coach https://youtu.be/K6r99N3kXMEOti’s kids dance classes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqwXciMDFYAMindfulness meditation:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihwcw_ofuM

Spelling WordsP5a

Emoji Green Yellow Talismanpossible alter attractive sincerehorrible altar creative interfere terrible ascent addictive spherevisual assent assertive adhere

incredible bridal abusive severesensible bridle co-operative persevereforcible cereal exhaustive atmospherelegible serial appreciative mere

responsible compliment offensive hemispherereversible complement expressive austere

Spelling Words

P5bEmoji Egypt Astronauts Butterflies

possible alter attractive sincerehorrible altar creative interfere terrible ascent addictive spherevisual assent assertive adhere

incredible bridal abusive severesensible bridle co-operative persevereforcible cereal exhaustive atmospherelegible serial appreciative mere

responsible compliment offensive hemispherereversible complement expressive austere

Writing Task – Tension Paragraph Writing

Mild Medium HotInclude 2 points for and 2 points against for your persuasive writing piece.

Include 3 points for and 3 points against for your persuasive writing piece.

Include 4 points for and 4 points against for your persuasive writing piece.

NumeracyMild Medium Hot

Complete activities 1, 2 and 3

Complete activities 1, 2, 3 and 4

Complete activities 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

HWB Task

Create a poster to tell others about the things they could do to help their minds be healthy.

Reading Chapter 9: Task 1

Author ChallengeStein’s smile made him look, ‘like a fox who had just eaten a shed full of chickens’ and as he looked at the paper clip he was ‘examining it carefully like a scientist examining a small insect’

These similes help to paint a strong picture of what Stein looks like and how he moves. This is a fun description strategy to improve your writing.

(Here are some cheesy videos in case you need a reminder!)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pm6zt24w0qU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoSBVNUO2LU

Can you think of some similes to describe something that has happened in the book, such as:

- How would you describe what is in Jessie’s pockets? - How we might describe Fergus and Murdo’s behaviour and stakeout.- How would you describe how a cat moves?- How would you describe the atmosphere in the office and what happened?

Reading Chapter 10: Task 2

Act it OutSelect a scene that you really liked from the book so far OR think about a scene you wish you had more information about- such as the ransacking of the HQ. ACT IT OUT!

Think about the following:

● What characters do you need?● What would the characters say to each other?● How would the characters act?● Make sure the story and plot is easy for the audience to understand, don’t miss out any key

information.

You can make puppets, create a storyboard or act it out yourself. We would love to see your final productions!

Exercise 1

Exercise 2

Exercise 3

Exercise 4

Exercise 5