Good morning Year 6! I hope you are safe and well.

I'd firstly like to say a huge thank you for all of your fantastic hard work last week.  I am so incredibly proud of you all and everything you are doing.  I can't believe we are already in our fourth week of home learning.  Hopefully it won't be long until we are all in the classroom together again.

This week, we will follow the same timetable as last week. I have planned the Morning Tasks, Maths and English for the week.  Please follow the instructions and complete the tasks set.  I will set the afternoon sessions daily.  I really hope you enjoy all of the work that I've planned for you.  I can't wait to hear about all you are doing :-)

Like last week, I will produce a video daily, explaining what we are doing every day.  It is so lovely to hear how much you are enjoying these and how much they help you to understand what I'd like you to do each day.

Please remember to only do what you can.  I know how hard you are all working.  You are all superstars and I am very proud of everyone of you.

You can send me work or questions you may have to the Year  mailbox: year6@st-jo-st.dudley.sch.uk

I promise I am looking at everything that is coming in but I might not reply to each of your emails as I am also in school most days teaching key worker children. However, I will try and respond once a week at a minimum! 

Welcome Year 6, please click on the video link below for Monday's message.

Don't forget to watch Mr Carry's Monday Gospel Assembly back out on the main Remote Learning Page

Good morning Year 6.  I hope you've had a wonderful time in the snow :-)  Please click on the link below for today's video. 

Good morning Year 6.  Please click on the link below to see Wednesday's video.  I hope you have a wonderful day :-)

Good morning Year 6.  Please click on the link below for Thursday's video.  Hope you have a wonderful day. x

Happy Friday Year 6!  Please click on the link below for today's video.  I hope you have a fantastic weekend! x

Morning Task

I know how much you all enjoy our morning task activities, especially the word of the day, so I would like you to complete a morning task sheet every day this week.  They are on the document below and clearly labelled for each day.  Please continue writing your fanastic, opening paragraphs and even stories (if you'd like) including the word of the day.  It would be wonderful if you could email me these so I can read them.  You always make me so proud with the incredible way you use these words and your wonderful imagination!

Hello Year 6,

This week in Maths we will be continuing to revise fractions. I've included the White Rose support video to help you.  Don't pause the video half-way through when it says.  Let it play all the way through like we sometimes do in class :-)

Please try and complete the first sheet on each day and if you feel confident try the challenge question :-) I've also included the answers so you can mark your work like we do in class.  All of the work for the week is on the PowerPoint below.  Please remember not to worry if you're unable to fully complete, we will revise all of these topics when we return to school.

Mr Peniket has set some fraction work on Education City.  Please log in using the link below and you will find it under: 

Year6 Fractions WC 25/1/21

Tasks:

Impropeller Fractions

Button Bashers

Jet over it

It's a fair Copse

Hope you enjoy!

English

It's been lovely for me to see how much you have enjoyed 'The Door'.  Your imaginations have certainly run wild and I have loved your creations of what the world looks like beyond the door.  I have loved reading your incredible stories and seeing how you have used your prior learning in your writing.  Well done everyone!

We are starting a new topic this week. It is another 'Talk for Writing' scheme which follows the same format as your previous learning.  It is called 'The City of Silence,' and will be another opportunity for you to use your incredible imaginations.  I know you will absolutely love it!

Attached below is the booklet which includes all of the activities for the next few days.  There is also a PowerPoint for you to follow.  

Everyday I will let you know in my video which activties I'd like you to complete.  So please listen carefully!

The City of Silence

Monday 25th January - Activity 1 - Make a list of place.

Think of different places: A wood, city, shed, maze or cellar.

Put these into categories as shown on page 4 of the booklet.

Activity 2 - Make a list of abstract nouns.

An abstract noun is something that exists but you cannot see/touch.  For example, love, fear, dream and hope.

Categorise these into feelings.  For example, happy feelings, sad feelings and fantasy.

Task - Make a list of abstract nouns.

Tuesday 26th January - Activity 3 - Making your first combinations.

Put the places and abstract nouns that you have produced from Monday's lesson, together.

For example, the church of love or the village of dreams.

Task - Make as many combinations as you can.

Activity 4 - Try some alliteration.

For example, the temple of terror and the star of sorrow.

Wednesday 27th January - Activity 5 - Judging your ideas.

Pick your top 10 combinations from the previous activity and write in a list.  Please add more if you'd like :-)

Activity 6 - Can you judge my ideas?

Pretend to be a teacher and rank your ideas from best to worse.

Activity 7 - Creating a simple list poem.

Using activities 5, 6 and 7, write a short poem about a chosen theme.  Look at the examples on page 8.  Once finished, add some illustrations.

Thursday 28th January -  Activity 8 - Let's look at a model poem.

The Cave of Curiosity by Pie Corbett

This poem has a repetitive pattern.  The start of each verse is the same.

Answer questions on page 10. 

When responding to Pie's poem please use evidence from the text.

Friday 29th January  - Reading activity - Treasure Island.

Read Chapter 1 from Treasure Island.  Answer questions using evidence from the text.

Reading, Punctuation and Grammar Activities

Please look at the power point below and choose an activity from the reading and the punctuation and grammar section to complete each day. 

Other Reading Activities this week

-Ask your child to read a chapter from their home reading book.

-Following this, ask your child to summarise the events from the chapter. They could bullet point what happened, create a comic strip or present the information in their own creative way.

-Encourage your child to note down any unfamiliar words from the chapter they have read. Explore the meanings of these words by using a dictionary, reading around the sentence or using print conventions.

-Challenge your child to read something around the house that isn't a book. They can then keep a record of all these. 

MORE READING INFO! 

Oxford Owl have some eBooks to read. Stage 16 onwards are suited to Upper Key Stage 2. 

If you want to read some online stories or if you have run out of your own to read, click the Magic keys link below (scroll down to "Books for Older Children" or "Books for Young Adults")

Monday 25th January - Afternoon session

Music Whole School Project

This week you will be learning about Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

1. Go through the "Find out about Mozart" Slideshow and there is a link to find out even more information! 

2. Then, you need to complete the Creative Response Tasks. 

3. After that, there is a Quiz for you to complete too! 

A busy, musical afternoon for you! Have fun! 

Extra optional tasks:

-Write a summary about everything you have learnt in today's music lesson. 

-Create a poster/fact sheet/biography about Mozart.

Monday 25th January - Afternoon session

Picture News

Have a look at this week's Picture News resource and what has been going on this week. There is a link to a virtual assembly and there are some ideas for optional follow up activities.

'What makes a good leader?'

Tuesday 26th January - Afternoon session

PSHE - Achievements and Goals.

What achiements do you have?

Think about what you would like to achieve in the future.

What are your goals?

Slide 7 - What are your proudest achievements?

Describe your goals for the future.

Slide 8 - Illustrate your achievements.

Slide 9 - Complete the table of your achievements and goals.

Don't forget to have a look at the Action for Happiness Calendar each day too for a Happier January! :-)

Wednesday Word 

Please share the Wednesday Word together. It is the Gospel message for this coming Sunday. There are always very good questions, discussion points and activities on there.

I will attach the link each week when it is available. 

Wednesday 27th January - Afternoon session

PE

Please try and stay as active as you can during lockdown. You may already be doing lots like: walking with your family, having a kick about or a run around your garden, practising your gymnastics or Martial Arts at home etc. But we have lots and LOTS of things to keep you moving this half-term. 

Youth Sports Trust

Have a look at the fun PE activities from the Youth Sports Trust. They can be done individually or in pairs/small groups with your family members! 

Choose one or two to do today and you can complete more as the days/term goes on. There are even videos to help you along if you can't visualise the game from the activity card.

Joe Wicks

Joe Wicks is back to get our heart rates pumping this lockdown. He will be online every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. 

They will be broadcast live on his YouTube channel The Body Coach TV at 9am.

If you miss any session, they will be saved so you can work out to them at any time, especially if you are working on your maths and English in the morning. They are 20 minutes each so plese try to these these! 

Primary PE Planning website

Finally, there are lots of challenges on the Primary PE Planning (PPP) website also for you to take responsibilty of your fitness too! Have a look and see if there is something you like 

Wednesday 27th January - Afternoon session

Humanities  - The Maya Civilisation

Today we are continuing our learning about The Maya Civilisation.

Gods and Religion

Read the power point to slide 17.

Create a Maya Gods Fact File.

On slide 16, create your own Maya God.

Colour in the pictures of the Gods - Choose 3 and write a description about these.

Thursday 28th January - Afternoon session

French

Bonjour! New Topic - Les Vetements (Clothes) Lesson 3

Please visit the Language Angels Home School https://www.languageangels.com/homeschool/ 

Username: StJose1970

Password: lahome

You might need a parent to help you set this up.

Click dashboard. We are Intermediate Challenge/Unit 7 - Les Vetements (Clothes)/Lesson 3.

In this lesson you will learn how to say what you wear in different weather/situations.

There is a worksheet and word puzzle to complete and once again, you can choose your level.

There is a choice between Standard Challenge, Less Challenge and More Challenge. The answer sheets are there too.

"S'amuser" - Have fun! 

Thursday 28th January - Afternoon session

The Theory of Evolution

Read the slides about the theory of evolution.

Look at the information about 'The Galapagos Finches,' whose beaks were different depending on what part of the island they lived on.

Task 1 - To develop your own species or one that already exists and show how the species inherits characteristics and adapts to their environment over time.

Task 2 - Write a mini biography on either Mary Anning or Charles Darwin.  Use the template on slide 14 for the layout and slides 15-18 for information about each Scientist.

Friday 29th January- Afternoon session

KS1 & KS2 Art Project

Art from Everyday Objects and Materials

Over the next few weeks, we will be exploring the work of artists who use very ordinary objects and materials to make exciting and imaginative pieces of artwork.

This week we are focusing on Andy Warhol.  He is an American artist famous for bright, bold and stylish prints of everything from cola bottles to movie stars.  His work is really fun so I'm sure you will enjoy creating some fantastic artwork during this lesson!

Please look at the power point attached below and complete the suggested tasks.  There are also information and tutorial links for you to follow to help with your learning.

Task 1 - Colour or paint you own version of Andy Warhol's soup cans.  Don't forget to choose your own flavour!

Task 2 - Draw a food or drink that you love, in the style of Andy Warhol.

KS2 Task - Using the tutorial draw a self-portrait.

Friday 29th January - Afternoon session

RE - The Sacrament of Confirmation

Read carefully ( with an adult if possible) slides 1-30 on The Sacrament of Confirmation.

Complete the task on slide 31.

Use information from last weeks lesson on Baptism to write a comparison identifying the similarities that exist between Baptism and Confirmation.

Challenge - Think about the effect The Sacrament of Confirmation has on the individual, the family and the Church Community.

The God who Speaks - Year of the Word

Please use this PowerPoint to use as a family for the Month of January to mark the New Year. The aim of the Year of the Word is to be a special year of focus on the Bible. During this year we are called to explore and celebrate the Word of God through the Scriptures, share the Word with others and respond to the "God who speaks" in the way that we live.

The focus is St. Mark's Gospel, but you can read any passage you wish! The Wednesday Word is an instant way to share Scripture and the meaning together each week. 

Please use the slideshow below together, read the Bible, discuss the message and maybe how we can use it in our own lives. It's up to you if you want to share a Bible story every day or once a week. There are also activity ideas for you to complete also! 

There is a link to the CAFOD website that has lots of extra resources for children that you can use for the Year of the Word too! 

EXTRA LEARNING

If you are managing to finish all the set work for the week, here are some extra websites for more challenges/lessons/projects if you want to. Feel free to do your own and take responsibility for your own learning. Don’t forget you have your Education City Logins and you can free play through the subjects without me setting any. Hope these websites help a little bit! 

If you are looking for more...

English writing and grammar:

https://www.pobble365.com/

https://www.literacyshedplus.com/en-gb/browse/free-resources

Maths Challenges/Revision:

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/daily10 

https://corbettmaths.com/5-a-day/primary/

https://myminimaths.co.uk/year-6-mini-maths/

Maths games:

http://www.topmarks.co.uk/

http://www.crickweb.co.uk/ks2numeracy.html

All subjects:

BBC Bitesize Learning from home: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/this-terms-topics

Oak National Academy: https://classroom.thenational.academy/subjects-by-year/year-6

Black Country Rainbow Booklet

What is the Rainbow Booklet?

This Rainbow booklet has been designed as part of the Black Country Rainbow Hour Campaign which seeks to provide all children and young people with access to one hour of wellbeing and physical activity each day.

This booklet provides a range of wellbeing and physical activities. 

Each colour of the rainbow represents a different activity. 

Red = Games Activities
Orange = Health and RSE Activities
Yellow = Move More Activities
Green = Outdoor and Nature Activities
Blue = Mental Wellbeing and Mindfulness Activities
Indigo = Personal Challenges and Competition Activities
Violet = Themed Celebration and Creative Activities