This week in maths we practised division further. Children learned how to use the inverse to check their answers, how to compare division equations using >, < and =, how to solve division word problems involving rounding the answer up or down and how to solve missing number problems involving division. Children found using the inverse tricky to begin with, but with further practise, most have the right idea now.
In English, children presented the African animal posters they made last week. These presentations were filmed so children could watch them back and critique one another on their presentation skills. The idea being that the children will be able to use this feedback to make their Mediterranean country presentations better. We also looked at using possessive apostrophes again. This is something that many are still doing wrong, so we will continue to look at this moving forward. Lastly, children wrote a setting description based on the hilltop scene in the book, The Butterfly Lion. It mentions Table Mountain as a landmark in Africa, so we looked at other landmarks around the world as part of our reading comprehension work.
In topic, children got a chance to research their Mediterranean country. I suggest you try to gather more research at home if possible, as some groups have not collected enough information yet. Next week, we'll look at putting this information into a brochure format, which will lead us nicely into being able to host a travel fair for other classes!
Top Spellers this week (-ture endings) were: Cerys, Amilia, Gracie, Olivia, Amy, Euan, Corey, Emmi and Ellie-Mae. Well done. +2 HPs each!
Spellings for next week (common homophones):
mail - I need to mail that letter today.
male - The toilet was marked, male.
scene - We practised scene 3 several times.
seen - Have you seen the new Star Wars film?
reed - I got a new reed for my saxaphone.
read - Make sure to read at least three times per week!
might - We might go swimming soon.
mite - You may find a dust mite if you don't clear often.
board - We need a new board of wood to finish the shed.
bored - I was so bored at the office meeting.
Be sure to study the spelling of these words, but also when to use each type of spelling.
The Good Behaviour Award this week went to Emmi for showing maturity while working within a group.
The Good Work Award this week went to Euan for the continued improvement in his maths.
The Class DOJO winner this week was a draw so we'll carry the points over to next week.
Well done to you all. +5 HPs each.
Homework this week is a bit of fun with the word Mediterranean! Try to come up with as many words (3 letters or more) using the letters in the word Mediterranean.
Make sure to read and record in your reading record. Also be sure to study your spellings and times tables. If you haven't set your baseline time in Times Table Rockstars, make sure you do so as soon as you can.
Have a great weekend everyone!
Mr Sutherland
In English, children presented the African animal posters they made last week. These presentations were filmed so children could watch them back and critique one another on their presentation skills. The idea being that the children will be able to use this feedback to make their Mediterranean country presentations better. We also looked at using possessive apostrophes again. This is something that many are still doing wrong, so we will continue to look at this moving forward. Lastly, children wrote a setting description based on the hilltop scene in the book, The Butterfly Lion. It mentions Table Mountain as a landmark in Africa, so we looked at other landmarks around the world as part of our reading comprehension work.
In topic, children got a chance to research their Mediterranean country. I suggest you try to gather more research at home if possible, as some groups have not collected enough information yet. Next week, we'll look at putting this information into a brochure format, which will lead us nicely into being able to host a travel fair for other classes!
Top Spellers this week (-ture endings) were: Cerys, Amilia, Gracie, Olivia, Amy, Euan, Corey, Emmi and Ellie-Mae. Well done. +2 HPs each!
Spellings for next week (common homophones):
mail - I need to mail that letter today.
male - The toilet was marked, male.
scene - We practised scene 3 several times.
seen - Have you seen the new Star Wars film?
reed - I got a new reed for my saxaphone.
read - Make sure to read at least three times per week!
might - We might go swimming soon.
mite - You may find a dust mite if you don't clear often.
board - We need a new board of wood to finish the shed.
bored - I was so bored at the office meeting.
Be sure to study the spelling of these words, but also when to use each type of spelling.
The Good Behaviour Award this week went to Emmi for showing maturity while working within a group.
The Good Work Award this week went to Euan for the continued improvement in his maths.
The Class DOJO winner this week was a draw so we'll carry the points over to next week.
Well done to you all. +5 HPs each.
Homework this week is a bit of fun with the word Mediterranean! Try to come up with as many words (3 letters or more) using the letters in the word Mediterranean.
Make sure to read and record in your reading record. Also be sure to study your spellings and times tables. If you haven't set your baseline time in Times Table Rockstars, make sure you do so as soon as you can.
Have a great weekend everyone!
Mr Sutherland
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