Home Learning

Welcome to Year 5's Home Learning page! 

Here you will find suggested activities your child can be completing whilst at home. 

Below is a suggested plan your child could follow throughout the week. Please feel free to follow this plan or complete however many activities you would like to do!

Week 14 - 13/07/20

This week is our last week of Online Learning. I am so proud of each and everyone of you, you have shown resilience, determination and maturity throughout lockdown. I have loved receiving your work and seeing what you have all been up to. 

Keep up the hard work next year in Year 6!

Maths

This week you will be recapping your knowledge on perimeter and area. Try think back to what you have learnt so far this year in Year 5 to help you! I have attached some links below of videos which may help you further if you are stuck. 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/class-clips-video/maths-ks2-as-the-crow-flies-perimeter-and-area-of-compound-shapes/znn76v4

English

This week we are onto chapter 7 & 8 of Kensuke's Kingdom. You need to listen to both of the chapters then complete the vocabulary tasks and at least one of the writing tasks from each chapters. 

Key Vocabulary Ch 7 -  scalded, rudimentary, sparsely, nimbly and engrossed 

Key Vocabulary Ch 8 - floundered, befriended and condemnation

Find the definition of the vocabulary either using a dictionary or the internet then write a sentence using the word.

Writing tasks:

Chapter 7 - Write a paragraph about yourself in another language (Mrs Merdani would be very impressed if you chose French)

Chapter 8 -

• Write the letter Michael puts into the bottle for mum & dad that he throws into the sea. Make sure your letter has 4 paragraphs
• Predict what you think will happen next and write the beginning of the chapter

End of Year Memories

 As this is the final week of Year 5, I would like you to reflect upon this year and how far you have come. Think back to what your goals were at the start of this year. Have you achieved these goals? Have you worked towards them? Think about what your goals might be for next year in Year 6. 

I have attached some activities you can fill in and decorate to help you reflect on how far you have come this year. 

Week 13 - 06/07/20

Maths

This week you will be recapping your knowledge on multiples, factors and dividing/multiplying by 10,100 and 1000. Try think back to what you have learnt so far this year in Year 5 to help you! I have attached some links below of videos which may help you further if you are stuck. 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z36tyrd/articles/z2fkwxs - Multiply & Dividing by 10,100 & 1000

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zfq7hyc/articles/zp6wfcw - What are factors? 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oQTriXR_Iw - Multiples & Factors 

English

This week we are onto chapter 5 & 6 of Kensuke's Kingdom. You need to listen to both of the chapters then complete the vocabulary tasks and at least one of the writing tasks from each chapters. 

Key Vocabulary Ch 5 -  diminutive, agitated, predicament, animosity and placid

Key Vocabulary Ch 6 - tantalisingly, distraught, capitulated and excruciating

Find the definition of the vocabulary either using a dictionary or the internet then write a sentence using the word.

Writing tasks:

Chapter 5:

•  Create a comic strip which retells and summarises the chapter  
• Draw a picture of Kensuke and write a character description about him
• Write a diary entry from Kensuke's perspective of Michael turning up on the island 
• Write questions for Kensuke about what you would like to find out and know about him - think of his past, where he came from and what he is doing on the island

Chapter 6:

•  Write a set of 10 rules for the island  
• Write some instructions to help people survive on a desert island
• Retell the moment Michael was stung by the jelly fish and use more descriptive detail 
• Predict what you think is going to happen in the next chapter 
• Do you think Kensuke is a good person or a bad person in the story so far? Give your opinion and use evidence from the text to support your view

Sports Day!

Unfortunately this year you will miss sport day however I would like you to take part in Holy Family's Virtual Sports Week. There are 11 activities for you to complete that can all be done at home and you must use the score sheet to keep track of your score. All the activities and how to use the scoring system are explained below. I would LOVE to see pictures/videos of you and any of your siblings completing Holy Family's virtual sports week. Have fun! 

Week 12 - 29/06/20

Maths

This week you will be recapping your knowledge on number place value including negative numbers and roman numerals. Try think back to what you have learnt so far this year in Year 5 to help you! I have attached two links below of videos which may help you further if you are stuck. 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/znwj6sg/articles/zxthnbk - Negative numbers

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p089rhyh/bitesize-79-year-olds-week-5-4-roman-numerals - Roman Numerals 

English

This week we are onto chapter 3 & 4 of Kensuke's Kingdom. You need to listen to both of the chapters then complete the vocabulary tasks and at least one of the writing tasks from each chapters. 

Key Vocabulary Ch 3 -  hurled, becalmed, manky and exiled 

Key Vocabulary Ch 4 - buoyancy, inquisitive, parched, overwhelmed, revelation and exhilarated

Find the definition of the vocabulary either using a dictionary or the internet then write a sentence using the word.

Writing tasks:

Chapter 3: 

• Write a non-chronlogical report about a Basking Shark or a different type of sea creature 
• Write a letter from Michael to Eddie telling him all about your adventure so far 
• Research one of the countries mentioned in this chapter and create a fact file about it including lots of interesting facts 

Chapter 4:

• Write a newspaper report about Michael's disappearance from the boat 
• Design the Island Micheal wakes up on and write a description of it 
• Write an extended message that Michael writes for the mystery person that helped him on the island
• Write a paragraph predicting who you think the man is at the end 

Science

 In Science, we are continuing with learning about forces. I have attached 3 lessons including PowerPoints and resources that you can complete at home. 

Art

 Continuing with Art week, I would like you to have a go at some Graffiti Art. I have attached some videos by Phil from Hello HipHop which will help you sketch some graffiti lettering.

Week 11 - 22/06/20

Maths

 This week in Maths you will continue to focus on decimals and will be subtracting, multiplying and dividing decimals. I have attached all the lessons under the worksheet tab and all the answers are under the answers tab. Make sure you watch the videos to help you with your learning - https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-5/

English

This week we are onto chapter 2 of Kensuke's Kingdom. You need to listen to the chapter then complete at least one of the writing tasks below.

Key Vocabulary -  heaving, talisman, adamant and conspiracy

Find the definition of the vocabulary either using a dictionary or the internet then write a sentence using the word.

Writing tasks:

• Imagine you are Michael on the Peggy sue, write an entry in the ships log your mother and father want you to write every day 

• Create a persuasive advertisement for a ship like the Peggy Sue. Design and draw your ship then write a paragraph describing the features of the ship and why people should buy it. You might want to create a leaflet or a poster

• Predict what you think will happen in the next chapter then write the chapter  

• Look up at the sky one evening and write a description on what you see in the sky. Try include a simile or metaphor! 

Reading

 It is really important that you are continuing to read at home and practise your guided reading skills. I have attached some reading comprehensions I would like you to complete. 

Art

This week is the beginning of 'Children's Art Week'. I have attached some activities I would like you to have a go at this week. You could also choose an artist to research and try recreate some of their art or follow their techniques to create your own. 

Week 10 - 15/06/20

Maths

This week in Maths you will be focusing on percentages and adding decimals. Although we have not covered these two topics yet in Maths I would like you to try your best. Make sure you watch the videos to help you with your learning - https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-5/

English

This term we would be starting our new guided reading book 'Kensuke's Kingdom'. Fortunately, I have found videos of another teacher reading chapters from the book. I would like you to listen to the video of the first chapter then complete the vocabulary task and choose a writing task to do. 

Key Vocabulary - deceived, foreseen, recreation, dinghy, reservoir, revelled, skipper, dumbstruck and disdain

Find the definition of the vocabulary either using a dictionary or the internet then write a sentence using the word.

Writing tasks:

• Write the letter that arrived announcing the redundancy of his mother and father
• Write a balanced argument on from the perspective of Micheal on whether him and his family should or shouldn't go on a sailing trip around the world
• Write a diary entry of the night before you set off sailing around the world on the Peggy Sue. You can write your diary from the perspective of Micheal, his mother or father 
• Write a set of instructions teaching people how to stay safe on board the Peggy Sue

Science

This week I would like you to conduct a Science experiment to investigate whether a heavier object falls quicker than a lighter object. I would like you to plan and record your experiment including a prediction, how you are going to make it a fair test, your results and your conclusion. You can use the planning sheets below to help you or you can use our exercise books. All the equipment you need and the instructions are listed below on the planning sheet. 

Once you have completed your experiment and drawn your conclusion, I want you to have a think about what is effecting the rate at which the objects fall. If you would like to do some extra Science work you could do some research into this force and how it works. I have attached a video below as a clue and to help you with your learning. 

Father's Day

On Sunday 21st of June it is Father's Day where we spend the day celebrating and appreciating our fathers. It does not have to be your actual father but any man in your life that plays the role of the father, such as a stepdad, a grandfather, an uncle or another member of the family, who has looked after you. I would like you to complete one of the activities below or create your own card/present at home to give to your father on Sunday. 

Week 9 - 8/06/20

Welcome back! I hope you had a lovely and well-rested holiday. This term we will begin to explore our new topic 'Water'. I will be posting activities each week for you to complete that relate to water and the water cycle.

I would love to see what you have been up to, please feel free to email me any pictures/work you have completed. If you need any help or have any questions you can also email me those too at ecaulfield@holyfamilyleeds.co.uk

CHALLENGE OF THE WEEK 

 Miss Pickard has been very busy this week drawing and painting some of her favourite cartoon characters. 

Taking inspiration from Miss Pickard's wonderful artwork, this week's challenge is for you to draw your favourite fictional/cartoon character. You have until Monday 15th June to send in your entries and the winner will be chosen on Tuesday 16th. 

Maths

This week's Maths lessons will be based on decimals. If you would like to watch videos to help you with your learning click on the following link - https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-5/

Art 

This week I would like you to complete some artwork. I would like you to have a go at drawing your own sea beach scenery picture. I have attached a video below which might help you. It might be helpful if you watch the video first then following it step by step when completing your artwork. I would love to see your finished pieces if you would like to send me them :)

English

 Using your artwork I would like you to complete the following tasks this week:

• Imagine you are stuck on your desert island and you can only have 5 items with you. List these items and write a persuasive paragraph for each one telling the reader why you should be able to have these with you on the island 
• Create a travel brochure persuading people to travel to your island
• Write a setting description describing your desert island 
• Create a poem about your desert island using your senses 

I would also like you to recap your SPaG knowledge this week and have a go at solving the mystery of the stolen space suit. 

Mindfulness

At the minute the world seems a bit upside and unusual and it can often make us feel a little anxious or worried. Take some time this week to complete some mindfulness activities which will hopefully make you feel more relaxed and calm. You could complete some Cosmic Yoga or have a go at the activities attached below. 

https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga

Week 8 - 18/05/20

CHALLENGE OF THE WEEK

The winner of last week's challenge is.......Tommy!!

Tommy created a lego house for his pet hamster. I love the creativeness and the effort Tommy has put into the pet house. He has carefully thought about the layout and design to make it accessible for his hamster. He has even put some food in his pet house. The hamster also looks very happy with their new home. Well done Tommy! 

Your challenge for this week is to design and create your own board game! It could be your own version of monopoly or snakes and ladders or it can be a completely new game. It would be lovely to see you and your family playing your own board game. I have attached a link below which might help you get started. 

https://www.kiddycharts.com/activities/design-and-make-your-own-board-game/

As it is May half term next week, you have until Monday 1st June to submit your entries and the winner will be announced on Tuesday 2nd June. Good luck! 

Maths

This week, you will be focusing on recapping your knowledge on fractions. The first two lessons we have covered in class and include adding fractions with the same denominator and adding fractions with a different denominator.

REMEMBER if the fractions don't have the same denominator we must find a common denominator to add them together. Whatever you multiply the bottom by, you MUST do the same to the top. 

Lesson 3 & 4, we have not covered yet in Maths but I would like you to have a go! I suggest you watch the videos for these lessons to help you with your learning. I have attached the link below :)

https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-5/

English

This week, I would like you to write your own Science Fiction story. I have attached some resources below that explain what a Sci-fi story is and the features it includes. I would like you to read the information and then plan your story like you usually would. After writing your Sci-fi story, you need to edit it and identify any mistakes you might of made. If you would like to send me your stories, please do! I would love to read them :) Here is a helpful link which explains what Sci-fi is - https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zx339j6/articles/zy3g7p3

Mental Health Awareness Week

This week it is Mental Health Awareness Week and the theme this year is KINDNESS.

During the extreme times of the Coronavirus outbreak the world has seen fantastic displays of kindness from so many people, all doing little things in their own ways to support people struggling due to the outbreak. During stressful situations such as this, it is so refreshing to see community spirit and basic human kindness coming to light. Not all kindness needs to be bold acts of heroism or a big donation of some sorts. Most kindness is spread from the small actions we can share with those around us.

This week, I would like you carry out an act of kindness. I have listed some activities below that might help you think of how you could be kind this week. 

• Write a poem about Kindness and give it to someone    

Kindness is the colour of…
It smells like…
It sounds like…
It feels like…
It looks like…
It tastes like….
When I am kind I feel…

• Create a postcard and send it to someone you miss or someone who might be lonely 
• Call a friend that you haven’t spoken to for a while
• Tell a family member how much you love and appreciate them
• Make a cup of tea for someone you live with
• Help with a household chore at home
• Tell someone you know why you are thankful for them and proud of them
• Reach out to call a friend, family member or neighbour who is experiencing loneliness or self-isolation
• Donate to a charity
• Send a motivational text to a friend who is struggling
• Offer to skill share with a friend via video call – you could teach guitar, dance etc.
• Send someone you know a joke to cheer them up 

Remember it is also important to be kind to yourself! Do something you enjoy or love doing. 

Week 7 - 11/05/20

CHALLENGE OF THE WEEK

The winner of last week's challenge is.......Giuseppe & Katelyn!!

I was very impressed with how creative both Giuseppe and Katelyn were with finding an unusual place to read. It looks like they went to great lengths and heights to achieve their pictures! Well done guys!

This week's challenge is for you to design and create (with your adults permission) a house for a pet. You can design your pet home on paper or in your work booklet and take a picture. You do not have to create the home but you can if you wish and have permission. If you don't have a pet, don't worry! I want you to choose your favourite animal and design a house for them. You could even do some research before designing your pet home. 

I have attached a video below which might inspire you. Miss Pickard decided it was time revamp Cino's (her beloved guinea pig) living space. I think she likes her new home! 

Remember you have until Monday 18th May to submit your challenges and the winner will be chosen on Tuesday 19th. Good Luck! 

Maths

This week you will be looking at calculating the area of rectangles and recapping your knowledge on fractions. If you would like to watch videos to help you with your learning click on the following link - https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-5/

English

This week, I would like you to watch the clip below which is taken from the film Avatar and write a diary entry. I want you to imagine you are a astronaut who has set off on an adventure to explore the world, however something happens to your rocket and it ends up crashing down and landing in the unknown - Pandora. This place is something you have never seen before. A place no one has ever seen before. You need to document everything you see, smell and hear so you can share your discovery with scientists when you return. Write a diary entry explaining your journey and how you landed on Pandora. Describe the setting and any inhabitants you meet. You can decorate your diary entry and draw pictures of anything of you see on planet Pandora. You could even watch the film Avatar with an adult to help you write your diary entry.

Can you challenge yourself to include detailed description, fronted adverbials and parenthesis in your writing? 

Reading

I have attached some Reading comprehension for you to have a go at this week. They are all related to our current topic - Space and Planets. There are 3 versions of each comprehension, the first one has easier questions and last one includes more challenging questions. You can decide which one you would like to do. Remember it is really important that you continue to read every week!

Religious Education

 May is the month we celebrate Mary, the mother of Jesus. I have attached some activities that you might like to complete. You may want to complete some of your own activities which I would love to see!

History Project

 On Tuesday, it is the 200th birthday of Florence Nightingale! Florence Nightingale was a famous nurse who spent her life improving the standard of healthcare in Britain and beyond in 1820-1910.

Given the current pandemic, now is the perfect opportunity to learn about and celebrate the wonderful people who support us and keep us well. Your task this week is to create a project exploring  those who have had an impact upon our health and understanding illnesses. You could create a research project on Florence Nightingale, how the NHS started in 1945 or on a doctor or nurse today. You can present your project in any way you would like to! 

Week 6 - 04/05/20

CHALLENGE OF THE WEEK 

This winner of last week's challenge is......... Maya!!

Maya and Larna have created a fabulous dance routine. They have put lots of hard work into the choreography and editing of the video. I love the dance moves and your message at the end. Well done girls! 

Your challenge for this week is to find the most unusual place to read/complete a piece of work. Challenge yourself to be creative and think outside of the box. I cant wait to see your challenges! Remember you have until Monday 11th May to send in your entries :) 

Maths

This week you will be recapping your knowledge on multiplication and division. We have completed lots of work on the four operations so you should be able to complete these lessons in no time! The last lesson is based on calculating the perimeter. We haven't covered this in Year 5 yet but you will of learnt about perimeter in Year 4 so I would like you to have a go.

Remember you can watch videos to help your learning at: https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-5/

English

This week, we are continuing with our Space and Planet journey. Using your research from last week on an astronaut, I would like you to write a newspaper article about Space or the Planets. You could write about the first man landing on the moon or you could write about a new planet being discovered. You could even pretend that an astronaut has met Aliens on planet Mars! Be creative and use your imagination. Can you challenge yourself to include both direct and indirect speech in your writing? 

I have listed some resources which will be helpful including a PowerPoint with the features of a newspaper and a newspaper example based on Space. Below is a video about the First Moon Walk which might help your writing. 

If you would like to send me your work please do as I would LOVE to see your newspaper reports! 

History

Friday 8th May is a public holiday known as Victory in Europe day or VE Day. We celebrate this important day as it marks the end of WW2 in Europe. On this day the people laughed, danced and celebrated together as they had reached the end of a very dark time. 

As we have completed lots of work on WW2 this year, I thought it would be nice for you to complete an activity to celebrate VE Day. I have listed some activities below and added some resources. 

• Write a diary entry imagining you are a survivor of WW2 on VE Day - How do you feel? What can you see? What can you hear? What does this mean for England?
• Write a newspaper article announcing VE Day - Dont forget your headline, sub-heading, byline and intro! 
• Design a VE Day party - Use the planning sheet to help you
• Create a piece of art work which represent VE Day
• Write a poem about VE Day and what it represents
• Create a drama/dance performance about the significance of VE Day 

Here is an informative video explaining VE Day including WW2 survivor Alan who witnessed the celebrations in London on VE day whilst on his paper round - https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/class-clips-video/history-ks2-ve-day/z7xtmfr

Week 5 - 27/04/20

CHALLENGE OF THE WEEK

Well done to everyone who participated in last week's challenge and sent in pictures of your baking/cooking, I was very impressed!

This winner of last week's challenge is......... Penny!! 

 Penny thought it would be fun to make a medieval meal based off research she had completed. She decided to make a royal banquet which included: roast pork, pottage (mushy peas), roast turnips, herb salad (mixed leaves and herbs), custard tarts and homemade apple sauce. She helped set the table for the meal and she even dressed up! Well done Penny, I was super impressed with the effort you had gone to for the challenge and the meal looked delicious :) Have a look at Penny's medieval meal below: 

Well done to our runners up Ethan, Fallon, Igor and Maya! You all did a great job and your buns/cakes all look delicious too :) 

Your challenge for this week is to create your own fitness routine! It could be a dance routine, a routine on the trampoline or it could even be a football practise/drill. You can send in a video of you doing your routine or you can send a picture, it is entirely up to you. Challenge yourself to get creative and have some fun (you could even try and include your parents or siblings). I cant wait to see your challenges! Remember you have until Monday 4th May to send in your entries :) 

Maths

This week, I would like you to continue with your learning about decimals. I have attached the lessons for this week below and will post Friday's challenge when it has been published. For helpful videos that will help, visit https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-5/. I have loved seeing pictures of you working hard on decimals, keep up the great work! 

Friday's Challenge 

English

 For English this week, I would like you to complete some research about an astronaut and then write a biography about them. I have attached some resources which might help you write your biography. I would also like you to recap your knowledge on using adverbials to link sentences or paragraphs. Can you challenge yourself to include AT LEAST 3 adverbials in your biography? Make sure you proof read and edit your work like you would usually do at school. 

Science

In Science, we are beginning to look at Space and the Earth. I have attached some resources which will help you learn about space including an informative PowerPoint and exciting science experiments. You will also find some interesting Space and Earth science experiments here - https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/category/150-science-experiments/space-science-projects/

Below is a link to a Science quiz you could complete by yourself or with your family! 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OLdx6ffpPM

Week 4 - 20/04/20

CHALLENGE OF THE WEEK

Each week, I will be posting a challenge for you to do at home. I would like you to send me a picture of you completing the challenge and then I will pick a winner which will be someone I think has completed the challenge the best. I will post who has won each challenge on this web page every week. 

During the Easter holidays, I took time to practise my baking skills. I had lots of fun baking brownies, apple crumble and an Easter themed cheesecake (see picture below). 

Your challenge this week is to do some baking/cooking. You might choose to bake something yourself, with your siblings or help an adult with their cooking. Your entries must be sent in by Monday 27th April and the winner will be announce on Tuesday 28th. Happy baking!

Maths

This week I would like you to have a go at these Maths lessons based on decimals. Although we have not covered decimals yet, you have looked at decimals in Year 3 & 4 and I would like you to try your best! If you follow the link https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-5/ there are video lessons to help you complete the worksheet. I have also included the answers for you to check and mark your work afterwards. There are four lessons and a challenge on Friday, which I will post when it has been published. Give it your best shot!

Friday's Challenge

English

 This week, I would like you to recap your knowledge on expanded noun phrases. I have attached some activities you can do to practise at home. After completing the worksheets I would like you do carry out some research on Space and create a fact file with all your information. You must include AT LEAST 3 expanded noun phrases in your fact file!

Reading

It is vital that you continue to read every day. If you have read all your books at home or would like to read a book you don't have, Amazon audible currently have a selection of books which are free to listen to including some of our favourite authors: J. K. Rowling, Michael Morpurgo and David Walliams. All you need to do is ask your adult at home to sign up to a free trial which lasts for 30 days. 

French 

 Mrs Merdani has sent over some idea's and activities you can complete at home to keep up with practising your French skills. You could also listen to some French audio books on Amazon to keep practising. 

St. George's Day

As St. George's Day is on Thursday 23rd, here are some activities you can complete at home to celebrate. 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/17816642 - Helpful information about St. George's Day

Week 3 - 06-04-20 

Here are some eggcellent Easter tasks you can try at home! 

Week 2 - 30/03/20

Useful Home Learning Packs 

Science - Whizz Pop Bang

Whizz Pop Bang is a great Science resource who are offering free activities for you to do at home! I have uploaded some examples below but you can find more fantastic hands-on experiments at:

 https://www.whizzpopbang.com/free-resources/ 

Suggested Activities

Reading:

Our Guided Reading text for this term has been 'Who Let the Gods Out'. We have had lots of fun reading the hilarious adventure story and have completed work on character and setting descriptions.  

Here are some ideas of what you could do at home for guided reading based on the text: 

• Write a prediction on how you think the story is going to end - What do you think will happen to Elliott and his mum? Will Virgo still be banned from using her powers? Will Thanatos find the chaos stone? Do you think Mrs Patricia Porshley-Plum will get her devilish hands on Home Farm?   
• Create a storyboard to summarise the events that have happened in the story so far.  
• Which character would you most like to meet and why? Explain your answer.   
• Write down three questions you would want to ask a character from the book. Now try to write their answers.   
• Make a fact file about a topic from the book.  
• Choose a key moment from the story and change the event - write what would have happened next.

 English: 

In English, we have linked our guided reading text to our writing and have been looking at writing our own Greek mythical story. Here are some suggestions that you could do at home: 

• Design and create your own Greek mythical God and write a character description.   
• Write your own Greek mythical story. Follow the structure of: Setting - Hero - Dilemma - Quest - Powers - Monster/Evil God - Conflict - Resolution.
• Write a newspaper report in the style of the 'Daily Argus' about and event e.g the events from the wedding

• Create a comic book scene inspired by 'Who Let the Gods Out'.  
• Imagine you are one of the characters from the book. Write a diary entry about and event from the book from that character's point of view.   
• Write a report from the Zodiac Council on why they have taken Virgo's powers.  
• Write a letter from the perspective of Mrs Patricia Porshley-Plum to Elliott, listing the reasons why he should sell Home Farm to her.

Other English writing ideas:

• Keep a diary of what you are doing during your time off school.
• Create your own adventure story.
• Use Pobble 365 to write stories/character descriptions/improving sentences.
• Write a letter to a family member or neighbour.
• Create your own comic book. 

Science:

 This term in Science we have been looking at 'Living things and their habitat'. Here are a few ideas of what you could do at home for Science:

• Create an Insect hotel or home and place it in your garden or an outside area.
• Keep a diary entry each day of any visitors you may have or any changes you notice in your insect hotel/home.
• Write instructions on how to create an Insect hotel or home.
• Research the life cycle of a bird and create a poster or presentation and present it back to somebody at home.
• Choose your favourite animal and write a non-chronological report about your animal including what it's life cycle is like.
• Watch the animals LIVE at https://www.edinburghzoo.org.uk/webcams/panda-cam/ - Can you create a diary entry everyday about what animals you see and what they are doing or create a fact file about an animal?
• Create your own Zoo and include drawings and facts about each animal in your zoo.  

History:

Our topic this term has been Ancient Greece. For ideas to do at home please see topic sheet in Home Learning packs. 

Religious Education:

Our topic this term in RE has been Reconciliation. If you would like to do any activities related to our RE topic or RE in general, https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resources/keystage2-ks2/ks2-subjects/ks2-religious-education, is a great website to use with lots of RE resources and ideas! 

 Useful Websites:

Twinkl - www.twinkl.co.uk/offer - Here you can find printable resources for all areas of the curriculum. For free access during the school closure create and account and use the code PARENTSTWINKLHELPS

Top marks - www.topmarks.co.uk - This is a free site that you can find online games and resources linked to most areas. Year 5 particularly enjoy the hit the button times table game. 

BBC Bitesize - www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize - This website changes daily to offer support and resources throughout the next few weeks/months. On here you can find a range of activities and games for all areas of the curriculum including spelling, punctuation, maths and science. 

Pobble 365 - www.pobble365.com - This is a free website that the children are familiar with that as a school we feel is a good resource for the children to practise and keep on top of their reading, comprehension and writing skills. Nothing needs to be printed for this, but they can use their lined exercise book to complete the tasks. (This is a website that has a new picture/activity for every day of the year).

White Rose Maths - https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/ - This is a free website which provides you with free Maths lessons and resources. 

The Maths Factor By Carol Vorderman - https://www.themathsfactor.com/ - By signing up you can access free Maths lessons, games and times table tests. A great interactive resources with virtual rewards and certificates. 

Times Table Rockstars - www.ttrockstars.co.uk - On this website the children have their own log in and can practise the times tables that has been set for them from their teacher. The children enjoy this as they can also compete against each other. If you can't remember your child's log in details then please just email me and I can send you them :) 

If you would like to email me at ecaulfield@holyfamilyleeds.co.uk with any work/creations you have made then please do. I would love to see what wonderful things you have all been getting up to at home!  

I hope to see you all soon!

Miss Caulfield.