HOME LEARNING
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Here are a variety of activities for the children to complete in Maths, Literacy and Science. The activities are mainly worksheets which you can print off or work from on the screen. These activities will reinforce what has already been taught at school and introduce some topics which have not yet been covered in class.
There are lots of different ideas that you may want to do - the children are not expected to complete everything! - ideas in italics are additional activities, as some parents have requested more work. Please dip into the topics and complete as much as you feel you need to.
SUMMER 2
WEEK 7 8/6/20
LITERACY - Grammar - Year 3 Adverbs Power Point.
- Adverbs and Adverbial Phrases Power Point.
- Grammar Mat 6.
- English Grammar and Punctuation Test 6.
Spelling - Correct the spelling mistake 6 (Complete the sixth page).
Reading - Usain Bolt Comprehension (Complete the first test - 1 star).
- The Truth About Trolls - Read the text pg 3-6
& - Pg 7 - What do the words mean?
Writing - Pg 8 & 9 - The Adjectives Game.
- Pg 10 - 12 Write descriptive sentences using adjectives and adverbs.
- Create a fact / information sheet on trolls. Remember to use a big, bold heading that stands out
and use subheadings to clearly mark each section. Add pictures to appeal to the reader!
More writing ideas:- If you are feeling creative and want to do more writing!
STORY WRITING:- You may want to write your own story about a troll.
MATHS - HORIZONTAL, VERTICAL, PARALLEL AND PERPENDICULAR LINES
- Do you know the difference between each?
- Lines Power Point.
- Lines Power Point 2.
- Look around the house - find examples of each type of line.
- Identifying horizontal and vertical lines worksheet.
- Identifying parallel and perpendicular lines worksheet (answers also attached)
- Flags Worksheet - identify the different types of lines on the flags - You might want to copy the flags and
label the different types of lines.
- Draw your own flag or picture using examples of each type of line. Label them on your flag or draw them in
different colours.
CHALLENGE - Should you choose to accept it!
- Lines Mastery PowerPoint.
- Challenge - Horizontal and Vertical Lines.
- Challenge - Parallel and Perpendicular Lines.
Spring Activity Mat 6 - These are 3 differentiated worksheets, the first is easiest and the last sheet is the
hardest.
Year 3 Arithmetic Test 6.
SCIENCE - ROCKS -
- Grouping Rocks PowerPoint.
Lesson 1 - Compare and group together different types of rocks based on their appearance and physical properties.
i) When you are out getting your daily exercise - look around you!
- where can you see rocks?
- What have rocks been used for?
- What do you notice about the rocks? (Shape, size, colour etc) Are they all the same?
ii) Collect some different types of rocks from your garden and local area.
- look closely at your rocks - what can you see? Are there any crystals in the rocks?
- Sort your rocks into different groups. How have you decided to group them?
iv) Can you describe the properties of your rock?
- is your rock porous and permeable? (Porous - can you see tiny holes in the rock which will allow air and
water to pass through? Permeable - does water pass through the rock?)
- Try putting a couple of drops of water onto your rock (do not put lots of water on it!)
- What happens? If the water droplets stay on top of the rock like a puddle or drip off the side? Then
your rock is IMPERMEABLE and does not allow water to pass through.
If the water droplets soak into the rock? Then your rock is PERMEABLE and allows
water to pass through.
- is your rock hard or soft? - scratch it on the ground, does it leave powder?
- Can you scratch your rock with another rock? (whichever rock leaves the powder,
is the softer rock.)
- Can you break your rock?
- If the rock crumbles easily (e.g. chalk) then your rock is soft.
- how dense is your rock? - Does it float or sink in water? (Low density rocks float, high density sink).
(Density measures how tightly packed together the molecules of the rock are. If they are tightly packed
together, then there is less air trapped in the rock and it will sink (high density). If the molecules are more
spread out, they trap air between particles and are able to float (low density))
iii) Can you find out more about your different rocks? Do you know what type of rock it is? You could use the
internet to find out about your different rocks.
iv) You might want to draw your rocks and describe what you see! Describe the properties of your rocks based
on your home experiments. Try to use scientific vocabulary.
TOPIC - SUPERHEROES - This half term we will be thinking about Superheroes.
i) Name all the superheroes you can think of. What are their powers? What makes them a superhero?
- You might want to draw your favourite superheroes.
- You might want to retell your favourite superhero story.
- You might want to create a factfile on your favourite superhero.
ii) Can you think of any superheroes we have in real life? Why would we call them a superhero?
- You might want to find out about the life of a real life superhero and write about them.
(e.g. nurses, police, fire service, famous sports players...)
WEEK 6 18/5/20
LITERACY - Grammar - Main & Subordinate Clauses Power Point.
- Main & Subordinate Clauses Worksheet (Challenging - some children may need help with this).
- Grammar Mat 5.
- English Grammar and Punctuation Test 5.
Spelling - Correct the spelling mistake 5 (Complete the fifth page).
Reading - The Stone Trolls - Read the text and story pg 3-6
& - Pg 7 - What do the words mean?
Writing - Pg 8 - What did you think about the story?
- Pg 9 - Reading Quiz.
- Pg 11 & 12 - The Adjective Game.
- Pg 13 Write descriptive sentences using adjectives.
- Pg 14 & 15 - The Preposition Game - use prepositions and adjectives to describe one of the settings
on pg 11. Can you add in subordinate clauses for more detail?
More writing ideas:- If you are feeling creative and want to do more writing!
FACT SHEET:- You may want to research and find out more about Iceland - create a fact sheet using the information you have found out. Remember to include pictures!
STORY WRITING:- You may want to write your own story about a troll. (Pg 16-20 of the Stone Trolls Unit will help with this.)
MATHS - TIME - Practice reading and telling the time.
Children should be able to:-
- Tell the time using the 12 hour and 24 hour clock to the nearest minute.
- Know the number of seconds in a minute.
- know the number of hours in a day.
- know the number of days in each month.
- Know the number of days in a year and leap year.
- Calculate how long something lasts. (e.g. How long it takes to complete a task, using the start
and finish time to work it out; looking at a tv guide - how long does a programme last?...)
There are 3 different units depending on how competent your child is at telling the time.
i) O'clock and half past for the children who cannot tell the time.
ii) 5 minute intervals for the children who know o'clock and half past and still struggle with minutes past the hour.
iii) Digital time for the children who are confident at telling the time using an analogue clock.
All children should learn by heart, the months of the year rhyme.
Spring Activity Mat 5 - These are 3 differentiated worksheets, the first is easiest and the last sheet is the hardest.
Mental Arithmetic Test 5.
SCIENCE -
Rocks - Linked to the Stone Trolls text in Literacy
- Find out about volcanoes (3 PowerPoints) - What are they? Why do we have volcanoes? Why are there so
many in Iceland?
- Draw a diagram of a volcano and label it's parts.
- You may want to make your own volcano at home.
- You may want to create an information sheet about volcanoes around the world.
- What are caves and how are they formed?
- Find out about the rocks in Iceland - why does Iceland have black sand beaches?
Other ideas:-
Plants Topic - Create a fact / information sheet / draw a diagram to show the life cycle of a plant incorporating all that you
have learnt in this unit.
- Create a fact / information sheet on how plants disperse their seeds to reproduce.
WEEK 5 11/5/20
LITERACY - Grammar - Expanded Noun Phrases PowerPoint.
- Expanded Noun Phrases Activity Sheets.
- Fronted Adverbials PowerPoint.
- Fronted Adverbials Activity Booklet (Pages 2-5).
CHALLENGE:- Should you choose to try the challenge - complete pages 6 & 7, rewriting the text,
adding in your own fronted adverbials.
Spelling - i) Statutory Spelling Word searches - can you find the words?
ii) Write some spelling sentences using the statutory spellings.
CHALLENGE:- Create your own word search using the statutory spelling list. Begin by writing your words in your word search and then write random letters around your words to
disguise them. Time someone in your family and see how quickly they can find
your words! Good Luck!
Reading - The Gun Powder Plot Comprehension. (Complete the first test - 1 star).
Writing - Uplevelling Sentences:-
i) Uplevelling Sentences PowerPoint.
ii) Uplevelling Sentences PDF (There are 5 different settings: A lonely Road pages 1-6;
Bustling Bradley Market pages 7-12; Charlottes Adventure pages 13-18; The Haunted
Huntington Manor pages 19-24 and The Royal Gardens pages 25-30.)
Choose 1 setting and uplevel the sentence using expanded noun phrases and fronted adverbials.
You may choose to complete all 3 sheets based on the 1 setting or you may choose to complete
just 1 or 2 of the sheets - be creative in your descriptions! Example answers are provided.
More writing ideas:- If you are feeling creative and want to do more writing!
NEWS REPORT:- You may want to create a news report on the Gun Powder Plot. You could get somebody to record your News Report!
NEWSPAPER ARTICLE:- You may want to write a newspaper article about the Gun Powder Plot.
STORY:- You may want to write a story about a theme of your choice. Use fronted adverbials and expanded noun phrases to add detail to your sentences.
MATHS - 3D Shapes - Everyday 3D Shapes PowerPoint.
- Names of 3D Shapes - use the sheet to help you name different 3D Shapes.
- 3D Shape Hunt - Look around your house and garden. Find as many 3D shapes as you can and
name them.
- You might want to draw those objects and label the 3D shape.
- You might want to create a table and tally how many of each shape you can find.
- You might want to create a graph or pictogram to show the number of 3D shapes you have
found.
- Properties of 3D Shapes PowerPoint.
- Making 3D Models - Make your own 3D shapes and then use these models to complete the
Properties of 3D Shapes Challenge below.
- Properties of 3D Shapes Challenge - name the shapes and describe their properties.
- Name that 3D Shape Quiz PowerPoint.
- Name that Shape - 2D and 3D shapes.
OTHER IDEAS:-
- GUESS THE 3D SHAPE - Play with a partner. Describe a 3D shape using it's properties. Can
you partner guess the 3D shape you are describing?
- Try drawing 3D Shapes - Draw the 3D shapes and label them.
- NETS - You may want to use paper or card to make a 3D shape - it's net is the flat outline you
create before folding it into a 3D shape. Which nets and which 3D shapes can you make?
SCIENCE - PlantsTopic - iv) Find out about the life cycle of flowering plants; including pollination and seed formation and
how they disperse their seeds for reproduction.
- You may want to dissect a flower and look at and draw its different parts.
- You may want to create and information / fact sheet about flowers and how they reproduce.
- You may want to create a fact sheet on one aspect of the life cycle, such as seed dispersal.
- You may want to draw a diagram to explain the life cycle of flowering plants - remember to
draw pictures to make your diagram clear.
WEEK 4 4/5/20
LITERACY - Grammar - Direct Speech Power Point (Go through before writing the quotes in the newspaper article).
- Homophones PowerPoint.
- Homophones Worksheet 1 & 2.
- Homophones Cards and Homophones and Near Homophones Spellings - pick a pair of
homophones and write your own sentences using them.
- Grammar Mat 4.
- English Grammar and Punctuation Test 4.
Spelling - Correct the spelling mistake 4 (Complete the fourth page).
Reading - The London Marathon Comprehension. (Complete the first test - 1 star).
Writing - THE MISSING CABBAGES! Your cabbages have been stolen from your allotment that you planned last week. The police are investigating the mystery of what happened, but they suspect foul play!
NEWSPAPER ARTICLE:- Write a newspaper article about The Missing Cabbages. Use / look at the blank newspaper template to help you to set out your work. Remember to split your page into columns before you start writing.
i) Write a catchy headline - this must be bold and stand out, be short and give a clue about your story. You may want to use bubble writing.
ii) Write an orientation (Introduction) to your article - 2 summary sentences to give the key information (Who is involved? When did it happen? Where did it happen? What happened?).
iii) Write a main body for your article - explain in full detail exactly what happened and when. Who noticed the cabbages were missing and when? What did they do?
iv) Quotes (with speech marks) - Who were the eyewitnesses? What did they see and do? Write 3 quotes from eye witnesses giving their opinion on what happened.
v) Write a reorientation (Ending) - This explains what is happening now and should be written in the present tense. (Who should we contact if we have any information? Do you know what has happened to the criminal and where are they now? Or are the police still investigating what has happened? Have the cabbages been replaced?
vi) Pictures and captions - Draw 2 pictures in your article and write a short sentence underneath to explain what is happening in the picture.
WANTED POSTER:- Create a 'Wanted Poster' for the thief who stole the cabbages. Remember to offer a reward!
More writing ideas:- If you are feeling creative and want to do more writing!
NEWS REPORT:- You may want to use a bit of drama and create a News Report for the radio or tv telling people about the missing cabbages and asking for the public's help in finding the culprit. If they were caught, maybe you can report on the story and say what happened. You could get somebody to record your News Report!
NEWSPAPER ARTICLE:- You may want to write another newspaper article about a topic of your choice.
INSTRUCTIONS:- You could write a set of instructions on how to plant and look after cabbages.
- You may want to write a set of instructions on how to punctuate speech within writing.
PLANTS - You could write an explanation on what a plant needs to survive, based your science investigations from last week.
MATHS - 2D Shapes - Everyday 2D Shapes PowerPoint.
- Names of 2D Shapes - use the sheet to help you name different 2D Shapes.
- 2D Shape Hunt - Look around your house and garden. Find as many 2D shapes as you can and
name them.
- You might want to draw those objects and label the 2D shape.
- You might want to create a table and tally how many of each shape you can find.
- You might want to create a graph or pictogram to show the number of 2D shapes you have
found.
- Properties of 2D Shapes PowerPoint.
- Properties of 2D Shapes Worksheet - name the shapes and describe their properties.
- Name that 2D Shape Quiz PowerPoint.
- What am I? 2D Shapes PowerPoint.
- GUESS THE 2D SHAPE - Play with a partner. Describe a 2D shape using it's properties. Can
you partner guess the 2D shape you are describing?
- Drawing 2D Shapes - Draw the 2D shapes and label them.
- You might want to draw a 2D Shape picture using different 2D Shapes.
- You could draw a picture and colour in all of the different 2D shapes. (E.g. squares colour blue,
circles colour yellow...)
- You might want to create a repeating pattern / tessellation using 1 shape. (E.g. Draw triangles
or rectangles touching so there is no space in between - think about how the hexagon patches
on a football join...)
Spring Activity Mat 4 - These are 3 differentiated worksheets, the first is easiest and the last sheet is the hardest.
Mental Arithmetic Test 4.
SCIENCE - PlantsTopic - iii) How water travels through a plant. You could put carnations or celery into dyed water and see how the dye travels up the stem to the flower. Draw what your celery and / or flower looks like before and after it has been in the dye.
TOPIC - Ancient Egypt - Find out about any area of Ancient Egypt -
-The Pyramids (How were they built & why? Perhaps you could build your own pyramid).
-The Pharaohs (Find our about some of the Kings & Queens of Egypt).
-The Valley of the Kings (What was The Valley of the Kings?).
-Mummies (Why did the Ancient Egyptians make mummies? Who was mummified & how did they do this? Write a set of instructions to explain the mummification process!)
-Food.
-Clothes.
-Leisure.
-Jobs.
-Homes.
WEEK 3 27/4/20
LITERACY - Grammar - Prepositions PowerPoint.
- Prepositions Worksheet.
- Grammar Mat 3.
- English Grammar and Punctuation Test 3.
Spelling - Correct the spelling mistake 3 (Complete the third page).
Reading - Pet Care of a Bearded Dragon Comprehension. (Complete the first test - 1 star).
Writing - Imagine you are going to turn your garden into an allotment, where you will grow all the fruit and vegetables your family will need during the lock down. (If you don't have a garden, choose a room in your house or a park nearby). Decide which crops you will plant and where they will be planted. Draw a map of your allotment. Use your knowledge on perimeter to work out and measure the perimeter of each fruit and vegetable plot.
INSTRUCTIONS:- Write a set of instructions or a clear explanation on how to grow and look after your fruit and vegetables.
- What do you need? (This should be the first section. Write a list of everything you need - think about
soil, seeds, watering can, spade...)
- How do you plant the seeds and how many?
- What do your seeds / plants need? (Think about what a plant needs to survive - sun, water...)
- How often should you water your plants?
- Include pictures / diagrams to make your instructions / explanation clearer.
More writing ideas:-
PERIMETER - You could write a set of instructions on how to find the perimeter of different shapes.
PLANTS - You could write an explanation on the different parts of the plant and their jobs.
MATHS - Perimeter - Measuring the distance around the outside of a shape.
- Finding the Perimeter PowerPoint.
- Perimeter Worksheet Cow Pens.
- Sports Pitch Perimeter.
- A New School Playground.
- Challenge activities if you would like more perimeter work to do.
Spring Activity Mat 3 - These are 3 differentiated worksheets, the first is easiest and the last sheet is the hardest.
Mental Arithmetic Test 3.
SCIENCE - PlantsTopic - ii) What a plant needs to survive and grow - You may want to try growing plants / see if a plant survives without one or more of the things they need. (e.g. air, light, water, soil, room to grow) Record what happens to the plants over time.
TOPIC - Ancient Egypt - Find out about any area of Ancient Egypt -
-The Pyramids (How were they built & why? Perhaps you could build your own pyramid).
-The Pharaohs (Find our about some of the Kings & Queens of Egypt).
-The Valley of the Kings (What was The Valley of the Kings?).
-Mummies (Why did the Ancient Egyptians make mummies? Who was mummified & how did they do this? Write a set of instructions to explain the mummification process!)
-Food.
-Clothes.
-Leisure.
-Jobs.
-Homes.
WEEK 2 20/4/20
LITERACY - Grammar - a or an PowerPoint.
- Grammar Mat 2.
- English Grammar and Punctuation Test 2.
Reading - Garden Birds Comprehension. (Complete the first test - 1 star).
Writing - Settings Description Frame - Choose one of the settings and write a descriptive paragraph to describe that setting.
Spelling - Correct the spelling mistake 2 (Complete the second page).
MATHS - Measures - Length, weight and capacity. (Length - estimate the length of various objects around the house and then measure the actual length to see if you were correct. Draw and measure lines of varying lengths in mm and cm. Weight - Use scales to estimate and then measure the actual weight of objects around the house. Capacity - Fill different containers with water - estimate how much water is in that container and then use a measuring jug to measure the actual volume of water in that container.)
Spring Activity Mat 2 - These are 3 differentiated worksheets, the first is easiest and the last sheet is the hardest.
Mental Arithmetic Test 2.
SCIENCE - PlantsTopic - The parts of the plant - Draw a diagram of a flowering plant, label the parts of the plant and explain their job.
TOPIC - Ancient Egypt - Find out about any area of Ancient Egypt -
-The Pyramids (How were they built & why? Perhaps you could build your own pyramid).
-The Pharaohs (Find our about some of the Kings & Queens of Egypt).
-The Valley of the Kings (What was The Valley of the Kings?).
-Mummies (Why did the Ancient Egyptians make mummies? Who was mummified & how did they do this? Write a set of instructions to explain the mummification process!)
-Food.
-Clothes.
-Leisure.
-Jobs.
-Homes.
WEEK 1 6/4/20
LITERACY - Grammar - English Grammar and Punctuation Test 1.
Reading & Writing - Spring Activity Booklet. (Print off or read online and answer the questions and write your sentences in your home learning book.)
Spelling - Correct the spelling mistake 1 (Only complete the first page).
MATHS - Place Value - Maths Work book 3
Spring Activity Mat 1 - These are 3 differentiated worksheets, the first is easiest and the last sheet is the hardest.
Mental Arithmetic Test 1.
SCIENCE - Animals Topic - Muscles - Read the Mighty Muscles PPT.
- Look at the muscles of the body picture.
- Think of some different exercises you would like to perform.
- Think about and predict which muscles you will use. (Use the diagram to help you!)
- Perform your exercises and work out which muscles you actually used. Were you correct in your predictions?
RELIGION - This week is Holy Week. Research the stories from the Bible throughout Holy Week (Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday & Easter Sunday). What happened on each day? Retell one of these stories in your own words from the point of view of Jesus.