T07
ence
Day 2
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Write the words
Write the list word for which these words are antonyms
clamour, din, noise
silence
fact, reality
pretence
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absence
presence
science
cease, conclude, finish
commence
sentence
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commence
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presence
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silence
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absence
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defence
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Copy and replace the words in brackets with a list word
A pupil’s (absence) is noted in the roll.
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International football games always (commence) with the
National Anthems of the competing countries.
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Electors make their (preference) known at an election.
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Write the word Find the dictionary meaning of
science the systematic study of nature and the universe
_____________________ sentence a sequence of words capable of standing alone
consisting of subject, verb and predicate.
reference
We (subject) love (verb) ice-cream (predicate)
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preference
pretence
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Copy the word to match the meaning
sentence
silence
quietness
science
pretence
acting , make believe
pretence
commence
begin, start
defence
defence
protection, resistance
commence science
study of nature
silence
reference
mention
presence
presence
attendance
reference
sentence
judgement, verdict
Read and fill the gap
The researcher made reference to the fact that he had a preference for work in the field
of environmental science .
A sentence should begin with a capital letter and end with a full stop.
Astronautics is the study of the science and technology of space flight.
A book about astronautics would be found in the reference section of the library.
The defence lawyer argued that his client was not guilty.
A surprise party is planned under the pretence of some other occasion.
The prison sentence for the crime was a long one.
Silence is golden. It is often better to say nothing than to talk, so silence is golden.
T07
ence
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Day 3
Write the words
sentence
science
commence
presence
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silence
absence
defence
preference
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reference
pretence
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These words are nouns for which the base words are verbs
Write the base words
noun
verb
defence
defend
preference
prefer
reference
refer
pretence
pretend
Fill the gap with the verb form or the list word
Actors in a play pretend to be someone else.
I will defend myself by learning assertive techniques.
We prefer people to tell the truth.
The doctor will often refer patients to a specialist.
Write these words and each base word
scientific
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scientist
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preferential _____________________________
Singular / Plural
absence
absences
Opposites
presence
absence
conclude
commence
Combine with a list
word
science fiction
reference book
science
science
prefer
science
sciences
preference
preferences
These list words are nouns for which the base words are adjectives
Write each base word
silence
silent
absence absent
presence
present
Fill the gap with the base words
We frequently don’t hear from the silent majority.
The absent minded professor forgot his trousers!
At the present time many athletes are professionals.
Extend these words with the ‘ence’ suffix
permanent
permanence
effervescent effervescence
persistent
persistence
reverent
reverence
exist
emerge
reside
prudent
existence
emergence
residence
prudence
Louis Pasteur was a scientist. Investigate why he is famous.
Louis Pasteur discovered the process of pasteurization of milk so that germs in it were killed.
Nominate your preference for the most important person of science. Explain your preference.
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T07
Day 4
Interest strand
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Creatures - coverings
In sentences, describe the covering of each of these creatures.
Name the type of covering and use descriptive words.
Work with a friend and have your partner check your spelling.
Underline any adjectives you use. Circle the name of the covering.
A cow has short, smooth hair which may be black, brown, or a mixed
Fish have a skin made up of overlapping scales.
The crab has a skeleton on the outside in the form of a tough shell.
The pig has a tough, hairy skin sometimes black, pink or mixed.
Ducks have feathers or down.
A bird has feathers which are often colourful.
Cats have soft fur.
Dolphins have a tough skin.
The platypus has brown fur.
Humans have a thin skin with little hair.
Sheep have soft wool covering their body.
Note that all the coverings of the creatures are different and all serve a specific purpose.
Explain in your own words why this is so.
We don't need covering hair as we wear clothes. Fish and sharks have skin that is easy for
them to move through the water. The crab has a shell to protect it while the other
animals have hair or wool to keep them warm.