Oaks
Welcome to Oak class page.
Welcome back term 4. We hope that you all had a restful half-term.
History
The children will be studying the history of the USA for their curriculum focus including looking at the American revolution and the slave trade
Maths
Our units for this term will be focusing on fractions, decimals and percentages as well as area and perimeter, shape, and statistics.
These units are taken from White Rose Maths
English
The children will be starting this term with looking at the book, 'Floodlands'. Children will create a variety of different writing of different text types including narrative and report.
We will also be focusing heavily on both Spag and handwriting to help reinforce skills learnt last year and build upon them going forward.
https://clpe.org.uk/powerofreading
Reading
As a class we really enjoy reading and we will read for at least 20 minutes a day. On completion of reading a book an AR test needs to be completed and this will see how much you remember.
If you are looking for new books for your child to read, this website is definitely worth a look: https://www.booktrust.org.uk/books-and-reading/bookfinder/ . It can suggest books based on genre and reading age as well as new books and children's classics.
To take AR quizzes, click the link below:
Here you will find some good books for 9-11
https://www.booktrust.org.uk/search/#!?type=Booklist&q=&cat=172&sortOption=Relevance&pageNo=1
Homework
Our homework is given out once a week on a Friday and should be returned by the Wednesday of the following week to allow for it to be marked. It is essential that work is completed as it is selected to support the learning for that week. The homework comprises of either: handwriting, TTrockstars or comprehension.
Times tables
We use Times tables rock stars to support your child's learning. It is essential that they access the website everyday to support their development in the recall of the facts. The quicker your child can recall the information, the quicker they will progress up the leader board.
https://play.ttrockstars.com/auth/school/student
HOME LEARNING:
In the event of the school closing, there are some files below that can be used to support with home learning. There are also links that will support in reinforcing learning from school:
We are now using SeeSaw to support learning from home. You will find multiple activities are posted regularly for your children to complete. You should have received a personalised login both for parents and student. If you haven't, please check your spam folder and then contact the school if you are still unable to find the details.
Currently assigned tasks are: Continue a story using relative clauses to add detail. For both year 5 and 6 to practise their addition and subtraction computational fluency. There is also the Easter Bonnet challenge.
Other learning opportunities at home:
Children will need to sign-up to use the service bewlow (Khan Academy). Most children have already signed-up that were in school until Tuesday 17th
Username follows the format first initial, last name initial, 2020, brenzett.
i.e. for Jo Smith it would be: js2020brenzett
If your child can't remember their password, please feel free to email me and I will send it through.
jdenton@brenzett.kent.sch.uk
https://www.khanacademy.org/join/RPHDNRGW - access to Oak class
Each day, I will be adding a video on Youtube of the reading of a book beginning with Pax, as chosen by the children: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChx3LS4v6BxyQ5q8KyhGQfQ
https://play.ttrockstars.com/auth/school/student
https://diagnosticquestions.com/
https://pages.sumdog.com/about_sumdog/
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/levels/zbr9wmn
Great for crafting and creating:
https://www.activityvillage.co.uk/
Other websites:
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/literacy
A good range of games to practise reading, writing, spelling and some great adventures that combine English, maths and science.
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/numeracy
A good range of games to practise maths skills. Times tables are a must!
http://www.primaryresources.co.uk/maths/maths.htm
A good selection of fun activities at all levels.
http://www.oswego.org/ocsd-web/match/dragflip.asp?filename=jwildecontraction2
Apostophes to shorten words, good literacy revision.
http://www.saintambrosebarlow.wigan.sch.uk/Fun_and_games/silentletters.htm
A simple little exercise to remind you about silent letters and tricky spellings!
http://www.lancsngfl.ac.uk/curriculum/literacy/lit_site/lit_sites/plurals/pl_6/plurals6.htm
http://www.lancsngfl.ac.uk/curriculum/literacy/lit_site/lit_sites/plurals/pl_7/plurals7.htm
http://www.primaryresources.co.uk/english/englishA3.htm
Those plurals can easily catch you out. Lots of review on these sites.
To take AR quizzes, click the link below:
hese are great sites for looking after yours and your child's wellbeing.
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/resources-for-families-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic