Tuesday 5th May 2020

As before the holidays, we will set you some daily tasks on Class Dojo. There will be

maths, reading, writing, spelling and times tables tasks each day.

This week, we will upload suggested activities based on the science topic of ‘Plants’.

When you have completed something, please send us a picture via Dojo message or

upload it to your portfolio. Don’t forget; if you have any problems, please let us know

and we will try to help.

We will look forward to seeing

your pictures soon

Miss Green & Mr Wriglesworth

Remember to send a photo of your entry to the Year 3 Art Competition to either Mr W or Miss Green by Thursday 3:20pm.

We can’t wait to see what you come up with…

CLASS MOSCOW Vs CLASS WELLINGTON

The challenge is back on!

The tournament is now live and will close on Wednesday, next week. Class Moscow won last time. Will Class Wellington win this one? We are excited to see the result!

Writing Maths Reading Spelling Science

Monday: Writing

GrammarHammer

Maths

Fractions (L15 –Comparing Fractions)

Reading Plus Spelling Practise What are the parts of a plant?

Tuesday: Writing Maths

Fractions (L16 & 17 –Comparing Fractions)

Reading Plus Spelling Practise What do plants need to grow?

Wednesday: Writing Maths

Fractions (L18 –Adding Fractions)

Reading Plus Spelling Practise How does water travel through

plants?

Thursday: Writing Maths

Fractions (L19 –Subtracting Fractions)

Reading Plus Spelling Practise Independent Research.

Choose some interesting plants or

trees to research and present your

findings!

Friday: Writing Maths

Fractions (L20 –Subtracting Fractions)

Non-Fiction Friday! Remote Spelling Test

This Week’s Timetable

Maths: Comparing Fractions

Today we will be completing Lesson 15 on

‘Equivalent Fractions’.

In the Text Book/ Parent Guide begins at page 157

You will also need Workbook pages 107 - 110

The guidance for this can be found

on Class Dojo.

We are no longer able to publish

Maths- No Problem material on our school website.

Non-Fiction Writing - InstructionsYou may remember that we looked at this text earlier on in the year, within our Literacy

lessons. You may also remember my horrendous drawings of a mammoth.

Anyway, today we will be looking at the imperative verbs found inside the text.

An imperative verb tells somebody what to do. Below are a few examples:

1) Take the chewing gum out of your mouth.2) Next, you’ll need to pull the door handle.3) To score a goal, you must kick the ball.4) When you’re tired, you need to drag yourself out of bed.5) Before that, turn the switch to the left.

What to do: Try and find the imperative verbs in our Woolly Mammoth text on the next slide.

How to Wash a Woolly Mammoth

Does your woolly mammoth need a wash? It’s a difficult task to complete. Woolly mammoths are vast creatures and wool is notoriously tricky to clean. Do not despair. Simply follow this step-by-step guide.

What you will need:

• Mammoth bubble bath

• Cake

• Large scrubbing brush

• Strong shampoo

• Enormous fluffy towel

What to do:

Step 1: Fill the bath tub. If your mammoth is feeling thirsty, it may take a while.

Step 2: Add bubbles. Work into a thick lather.

Step 3: Add the mammoth. This may require bribes, begging or brute force. Use implements such as brooms, spooky masks, skateboards or a heavy-duty crane. When all else fails, there is always cake.

Step 4: Start scrubbing! Don’t forget to wash behind those ears …

Step 5: Wash his big, rotund tummy. CAUTION – a mammoth’s belly is terribly tickly. Therefore, always warn him first; they hate surprises.

Step 6: Make a splash!

Step 7: Now for the really woolly bit – the centre of his head. You’re going to need a handful of shampoo. Be careful not to get a single drop in the mammoth’s eyes as this may infuriate the mammoth.

Step 8: IMPORTANT! Snuggle in a fluffy towel.

Any mammoth will sleep soundly after this luxurious bath-time routine.

What to do:Find and write down the imperative verbs from this text.

Once you think you have found them all, go onto the next slide and see if you are correct.

Your final task to today will be on the next slide too.

How to Wash a Woolly MammothDoes your woolly mammoth need a wash? It’s a difficult task to complete. Woolly mammoths are vast creatures and wool is notoriously tricky to clean. Do not despair. Simply follow this step-by-step guide.What you will need:Mammoth bubble bathCakeLarge scrubbing brushStrong shampooEnormous fluffy towelWhat to do:Step 1: Fill the bath tub. If your mammoth is feeling thirsty, it may take a while.Step 2: Add bubbles. Work into a thick lather.Step 3: Add the mammoth. This may require bribes, begging or brute force. Use implements such as brooms, spooky masks, skateboards or a heavy-duty crane. When all else fails, there is always cake.Step 4: Start scrubbing! Don’t forget to wash behind those ears …Step 5: Wash his big, rotund tummy. CAUTION – a mammoth’s belly is terribly tickly. Therefore, always warn him first; they hate surprises.Step 6: Make a splash!Step 7: Now for the really woolly bit – the centre of his head. You’re going to need a handful of shampoo. Be careful not to get a single drop in the mammoth’s eyes as this may infuriate the mammoth.Step 8: IMPORTANT! Snuggle in a fluffy towel.

Any mammoth will sleep soundly after this luxurious bath-time routine.

Now you know which are the imperative verbs, I’d like you to choose 5 of them and write a sentence for each. The sentences can be about anything you like.

Science: Plants

This week’s suggested activities will be about plants. Most of the

equipment on the list are things that can be found at home. If you

don’t have some of these things, please don’t worry!

You will need:

- Activity 1: Some plants to look at (on your walk, in your

garden or just a bunch of flowers!)

- Activity 2: Some seeds (just from a piece of fruit would work!)

4 plant pots or cups

- Activity 3: Some celery or a white flower

Food colouring

A cup of water

4th May – 8th May 2020

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zy66f

g8

BBC Bitesize has lots of video clips and

interactive activities for you to have a go at

too!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6Uw2

DJ9Md8

National Geographic has fascinating time-

lapse videos of flowers growing plus much

more on YouTube.

Activity 2What do plants need?

So that they can grow properly, plants need:

sunlight, water and heat

What

happens if

a plant

has no

water?

Can a plant

grow in

the dark?

If a plant has

no heat, will it

still grow?

You need to design

an experiment to

discover what

happens if a plant

doesn’t have these

things.

Control Group Place this plant in a sunny position an water it

daily.

No Water Place this plant in a sunny position but DO NOT

WATER.

No Light Place this plant somewhere dark and water it

daily.

No heat Place this plant in somewhere cold and water it

daily.

Fill 4 plant pots with soil

or compost.

Place seeds on the top,

and push them down

so they are covered

with soil.

Everyday, check on each plant

and make notes on what you

can see. It may take a while for

them to start growing so be

patient!

Watch this clip about how

plants grow.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/to

pics/zy66fg8/articles/z98jpbk

Spelling: Prefixes

The spellings this week are words that include prefixes. A prefix is a group of letters that are placed at the beginning of a word to change its meaning.

Sub- means underinter- means between or amongRe- means again or back

Words to Learn Write the word in its SOUNDS Write the word in its SYLLABLES Write the whole word. Write the whole word.

submerge

submarine

subheading

refresh

return

redecorate

reappear

interact

international

intercity

On the next page, each

word is broken into sounds

and syllables to help you,

if you are unsure.

Spelling: Prefixes

The spellings this week are words that include prefixes. A prefix is a group of letters that are placed at the beginning of a word to change its meaning.

Sub- means underinter- means between or amongRe- means again or back

Words to Learn Write the word in its SOUNDS Write the word in its SYLLABLES Write the whole word. Write the whole word.

submerge s u b m er ge sub merge

submarine s u b m a r i n e sub mar ine

subheading s u b h ea d i ng sub head ing

refresh r e f r e sh re fresh

return r e t ur n re turn

redecorate r e d e c or a t e re dec or ate

reappear r e a pp ear re app ear

interact i n t er a c t in ter act

international i n t er n a tion a l in ter na tion al

intercity i n t er c i t y in ter ci ty