P6 Homework:
Date Handed Out: Monday 6th October
Date Due In: Friday 10th
Spelling -
* You can choose your own method for learning the words.
* For example, writing them out correctly 3 times.
Look at the word, Say the word, Cover the word, Write the word and Check the word.
*Try to use joined up writing, as research shows that learning spelling using a joined script helps with memory and recall.
Spelling
Purples - spelling rule: find Reds - spelling rule:
and learn the plurals of
‘ar’ suffix - often used after
these animal related words ‘l’
Yellows - spelling rule:
comparatives and superlatives
Blues - spelling rule:
‘oi’ and ‘oy’
aquarium
hutch
particular
regular
angrier
sunnier
joint
point
kennel
ferret
calendar
burglar
stormier
luckier
spoil
moist
albatross
thrush
circular
grammar
messier
sleepiest
avoid
royal
macaw
budgerigar
vinegar
similar
sturdiest
unhappiest
annoy
employ
crocodile
cockroach
perpendicular
popular
craziest
cheekiest
destroy
oyster
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Highlight the list of words you are learning this week
This week’s homework, aims and approximate length of time for task:
Literacy
(30 mins)
L.I. To learn my spelling words correctly.
Task: Following our pre-assessment on Monday, learn your list of words and try to score
full marks in Friday’s test.
Literacy
(30 mins)
Maths
(30 mins)
L.I. To read for understanding and complete reading tasks
Task: Reading group work will be given to you by Ms Vaughan or Miss Gordon
L.I. To understand and apply my knowledge of division
Task: Complete the worksheet correctly. You can also tune up your skills online at
http://mathszone.co.uk/calculating-xd/mental-division/
Citizenship
(30 mins)
L.I. To come up with an idea to make £1 grow
Task: As part of our Finance fortnight, what is the most imaginative and inventive way you
can come up with to turn £1 in to more money?
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Parents’ evenings this week. We look forward to seeing you all there!
Harvest assembly on Friday. We are donating unwanted food to local food banks and would be grateful for your support.
October break Monday 13th - Tuesday 21st October. Have a great holiday!
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Please make sure you have pencils, a rubber, a sharpener, a ruler and proper gym shoes with you every day in school. It is
essential that you come to school properly prepared.
Miss Gordon and Ms Vaughan
Puzzle of the week 06/10/14 (Just for fun!) - Lateral Thinking
Some months have 30 days, some months have 31 days. How many months have 28
days?
If a doctor gives you 3 pills and tells you to take one pill every half hour, how long
would it be before all the pills are taken?
If you had only one match and entered a COLD and DARK room, where there was an
oil heater, an oil lamp and a candle, which would you light first?