Spellings - Group 1 and 2:

Spelling rule: previously taught suffixes (-ed, -ing, -s, -es, -ness, -ful, -less, -ly.

Maths homework:

Have a go on Hit the button practising your division facts.

My Maths homework:

My Maths homework has been set and it is looking at adding by estimating. We have done this recently and we understand that we estimate to find an answer that is near the actual answer. Also, we use estimates of numbers to make it easier and quicker to do mental calculations when we are happy to accept an answer which is very close to the actual answer.

Here are the spellings for this week and the test will be on Friday.

Group 1 - Spelling rule Words with the /k/ sound spelt ‘ch’

Group 2 - Common exception words and homophones

Hello Himalayas, if you are well enough here is some work for you to complete today.

Maths:

• Estimate answers to calculations video
• Worksheet

Spellings:

Group 1 - Statutory spelling list:

Group 2 - Common exception words:

French:

• Remind yourself of the names of fruit in French using this game.

Homework:

• I have set homework on MyMaths for you to complete. The deadline is this Friday.

Hello Himalayas, if you are well enough here is some work for you to complete today.

Maths:

• We are continuing to count in fractions today and fully understanding what fractions make a whole. E.g. 1/4 + 1/4 + 1/4 + 1/4 = 4/4 which is equal to one whole.
• Have a go at these questions.

English:

• Yesterday, you planned your change story and wrote the opening and build-up. Have a go at writing the dilemma, resolution and ending of your change story. Make sure to edit as you go and keep checking for punctuation, capital letters and spellings.

Spellings:

• Today is our spelling test. Can a grown up test you on your spellings?

History:

• Today we are writing our answer to the question 'How has coal mining changed Selby as a settlement?'
• Think about when you wrote your discussion text and try and use sentence signposts like on the other hand, furthermore, in addition etc. Think about the different facts we have discussed too. For example, one reason why coal mining changed Selby as a settlement was that is was one of the leading coal mines in the UK so brought in money and attention for Selby's economy. It also brought many jobs to the people living in Selby.

Good morning Himalayas, if you are well enough here is some work for you to complete.

Maths:

• Count in fractions video
• Worksheet

English:

• Today you will need to plan your own change story. Think about what could change your character's life and how this will happen. Think about Archie's Dream story map and how his life was changed. Here is the planning document.

• Then write the opening and build-up to your change story. Do not try and finish your story today as we want to make sure we are taking our time. Make sure you focus carefully on hooking the reader with your opening, the 4 W's, character descriptions focusing on descriptive features like show not tell, expanded noun phrases and then finally choosing the appropriate nouns and pronouns.

Computing:

• We have been looking at algorithms and programming in our computing lessons. Have a go at this online algorithm game to practice your skills.

Reading:

• Grab your favourite teddy, favourite book and find a comfy spot to read. 

 Hello Himalayas, if you are well enough here is some work for today.

Maths:

• We are going to be looking at 1/2 and 2/4 as equivalence fractions again today. Can you have a go at these fluency, reasoning and problem solving questions. Watch the video from yesterday to help you remember.

English:

• We have been looking at editing our work to further improve it. Now that you have finished your resolution and ending paragraph, can you edit it to improve it with a different colour pen. Think about our levelling up pencil in the classroom. 

1. Have you used the correct punctuation?
2. Does your writing make sense?
3. Have you used capital letters correctly?
4. Have you checked your spellings?
5. Could you level up your work?

PE:

• In PE we have been following this street dance video. Last week, we learnt the four movements and have been practicing. This week I would like you to think about four different movements that you could add to our dance routine.

Spellings:

• Could you use the pyramid spelling rule to help you remember your spellings?

T

Th

The

Thei

Their

 Hello Himalayas, if you are well enough here is some work for you to complete. 

Maths:

• Equivalence of a half and 2 quarters video
• Worksheet

English:

• I have written my resolution paragraph. Can you fill in the missing gaps? 
• The red lines need an adverb.
• The green lines need an adjective.
• The purple lines need a fronted adverbial.
• The blue lines need show not tell.

History:

• We have been looking at how Selby has changed as a settlement. Today, we are looking at primary and secondary sources of information.

What do you think these pictures of Selby market show how it has changed or remained the same as a settlement?

Good morning Himalayas, if you are well enough here is some work for you to complete today:

Spellings - Group 1 and 2 (recap of spellings from Spring term 1):

Maths:

• Unit and non-unit fractions worksheet.
• Watch the video from Thursday and Friday.

English:

• In English, we always look at editing and improving our work. Can you edit this pants paragraph? Think about the different bullet points.

• Then using my plan from Thursday, write your dilemma paragraph to your change story.

French:

• Remind yourself of the names of fruit in French and have a go at designing your own fruit kebab. Can you add the colours of the fruits in your labels as well?

Good morning Himalayas, if you are well enough here is some work for today.

Maths:

• Non-unit fractions worksheet
• Non-unit fractions video

English:

• Today you need to write the build-up to your change story. Think about how you can describe the setting, the characters your character meets and what they are going to do. Refer back to my plan to help you innovate the build up.

Spellings:

• Today is the spelling test. See if someone you live with can test you on them.

Line practice:

• Finally, have a go at reading and learning your lines for our school play. Can you remember them without looking? Can an adult become the other characters so you know when to come in with your lines?

Good morning Himalayas, if you are well enough here is some work to complete today.

Maths:

• Unit fractions worksheet
• Video

English:

• Today we will be innovating our change story. Using your plan from yesterday, can you write the opening paragraph to your story. Remember we have discussed that an opening paragraph should hook the reader immediately. Therefore, use descriptive features like expanded noun phrases, show not tell and other features like fronted adverbials.
• Here is my innovate planning and opening paragraph which you can take inspiration from.

PE:

• In PE we have been looking at street dance. Can you remember learning this dance?
• Practice the 4 movements we have been looking at and remember to count aloud or in your head so you are dancing at the correct pace
• Streetdance video - Begin video at 1:10.

Good morning Himalayas, if you are well enough here is the work for you to complete today.

Maths:

In maths we have been focusing on recognising a third and today you need to find a third.

• Worksheet 
• Video

English:

• In English, we have been looking at a change story. Thinking about Archie's Dream, can you innovate the story by changing the character and how they are going to be rich. Instead of being related to Rowntree family, could your character be related to the owner of Cadburys? Keep the setting the same as Archie's Dream.
• Use the boxing up grid to help you with your planning.

History:

• We have been looking at Selby as a settlement. Can you give reasons why these facts may have caused Selby to change? Think about the market fact and how it has continued since the 14th century. Why might this be? Is it popular for Selby? Give a reason for each of the facts.

Good morning Himalayas,

Spellings:

Here are your spellings for this week. The spelling test will be on Friday 11th March.

Group 1 and 2 - Homophones:

Maths homework:

I have set My Maths homework which focuses on fractions that we have been looking at in school. If you could have a go at this before Friday 11th March.

Hello Himalayas,

Here are your spellings for this week.

Group 1 - Spelling rule 'prefixes super and auto':

Automatic

Superman

Autobiography

Superstar

Autopilot

Superior

Autograph

Supernatural

Autofocus

Superficial

Group 2 - Common exception words:

1. Mind
2. Both
3. Wild
4. Steak
5. Pretty
6. After
7. Father
8. Hour
9. Could
10. Who

Over the past few weeks, Himalayas have been looking at different types of bread, tasting bread, designing their own bread and finally making it. 

The children loved making the bread and have asked me to upload the ingredients and recipe to the blog. We followed this recipe from Tesco and the children were great doing this as a team and independently.

Link to the iced finger bread recipe and ingredients

Some children also decided to add jam or lemon curd in the middle of their iced finger.

Good morning Himalayas,

Spellings - test on 18/02/22:

Group 1 and 2 spellings - Apostrophe for contraction

My maths:

I have set homework to be completed on My Maths. This is based on bar charts and pictograms which we have been looking at. Also, have a go on TT rockstars to practice your timestables!

 Spellings:

These are the spellings that the children will be learning at school this week. If possible, it would be great if you could learn them at home too. The test will be on Friday 11th February.

Group 1 - Suffixes ‘-less’, ‘-ness’, ‘-ful’ and ‘-ly’:

Group 2 - common exception words:

Maths Homework:

I have set some homework on MyMaths based on money which we have been looking at. You can also go onto TT rockstars to practice your times-tables.

Good morning Himalayas,

If you are well enough, here is some work for you to complete today.

Maths:

• Giving change.
• Can you have a go at these further fluency and problem solving questions on giving change. Use the video from yesterday to help if needed.

English:

• Today we are going to be learning the text. Could you role play a discussion with someone in your house making sure you say the sentence signposts and conjunctions.
• You can choose the different topics you might want to discuss. What do you notice when having this discussion? Was it difficult to stay in third person and keep it formal?

 D&T:

• As we are making bread, we are going to be learning the skill of kneading. Watch this video which explains what kneading is.
• Can you find some flour, fairy liquid and salt. Mix them together and create your own playdough. From doing this, can you practice the skill of kneading?

Good morning Himalayas,

If you are well enough, here is some work for today.

Maths:

• Giving change
• Worksheet

English:

• Today we will be using what we have learnt with sentence signposts and conjunctions by applying them into sentences. You need to edit these sentences by adding those in so they are fit for a discussion text.
• Here is an example of me improving the first sentence by adding sentence signposts and conjunctions.

Can you have a go at editing these sentences to improve them?

Computing:

Think about different digital devices (above) and what we can use them for. Can they do more than one job? Can more than one job be done on just one digital device?

Complete the sheet below for the jobs suggested and then try to come up with your own.

Good morning Himalayas,

If you are well enough, here is your work for today.

Maths:

• Subtracting money.
• Worksheet.

English:

Today, we will be looking at sentence signposts. A sentence signpost helps guide the reader through the argument and help to:

1. Add on and order ideas and views.
2. Introduce other viewpoints.
3. Conclude.

Sentence signposts which ‘add on and order ideas and views’:

For example:

•       In addition.

•       Furthermore.

•       Additionally.

 Sentence signposts which ‘introducing a different viewpoint’:

For example:

•       On the other hand.

•       However.

•       First of all.

 Sentence signposts which ‘conclude the discussion text’:

For example:

•       In conclusion.

•       Looking at this from both sides.

•       Overall.

Design and Technology:

We are starting our new topic where we will be making bread. I want you to think about what the words sweet and savoury mean. Are there any foods you have eaten which are sweet and savoury?

• Sweet means having the pleasant taste characteristic of sugar or honey.
• Savoury means it belongs to the category of salty and spicy.

Examples of sweet bread:

•       Banana bread, hot cross loaf, cinnamon bread, iced fingers.

Examples of savoury bread:

•       Garlic ciabatta bread, cheese bread, tomato bread.

Thomas Warburton is the person we will be looking at.

Does anyone recognise this name when looking at bread?

What do the Warburton family find important when making bread?

Write down what you think is important when making bread from reading the website and watching the video.