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Monday 29th June 2020

I’ve just bought Justin Bieber’s new album, [wh…] is awful.

It’s for my best friend John, [wh…] lives in New York.

It was in Devon [wh…] there was a terrible outbreak of foot and mouth disease.

I meant that bottle of lemonade [wh…] has probably gone a bit flat.

Sarah, [wh…] is packing for her holidays, is a bit tired.

Complete each of these sentences by adding a wh(who, which, where) clause

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Monday 29th June 2020To structure a fact file.

The HimalayasHighest peak: Mount Everest

The AlpsHighest peak: Mont Blanc

The RockiesHighest peak: Mount Elbert

The AndesHighest peak: Aconcagua

This week you will be writing a fact file on one of the main mountain ranges in the world. Here are some that you may choose from...

You may also like to choose:Karakoram Sierra NevadaHighest peak: K2 Highest peak: Mount Whitney

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Monday 29th June 2020To structure a fact file.

Now you have chosen your mountain, can you decide on 5 subheadings? Think about what your reader would want to know about your chosen mountain.

Once you have done this, can you order your new subheadings? Think about what information needs to come first. There is no point in explaining weather first if your reader doesn't even know where your mountain is.

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Tuesday 30th June 2020

Keen to go home, John threw a tantrum.

Speaking from his heart, he displayed how he really felt.

My barber, who is very wealthy, cut his prices.

Whenever it snows, the mountains look beautiful.

Write out the following sentences and underline the subordinate clause

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Tuesday 30th June 2020To research and organise information into subheadings.

Now that you have your subheadings, you need to research information for each subheading. Take notes and try not to copy ­ you must note take in your own words.

Weather• weather and temperature fluctuates, particularly at high altitude.• Hikers should prepare for all conditions.• Best time to visit: June ­ Sept• Thunderstorms are common at high elevation ­ air/climate is drier.

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June 21, 2020

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Wednesday 1st July 2020

Can you write down the pairs of homophones on paper and verbally create a sentence for each one.

hearhere

which

witch

dear

deer

hole

whole

wearwhere

heal

heel

he'll

grown

groan

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Wednesday 1st July 2020To write a fact file.

Today you will be writing the introduction and the first 2 subheading paragraphs. You will need to use the facts that you have found and put them into formal full sentences.

First you need a title,

it needs to include the

name of the mountain.

It could be;

Facts about .....

All about .....

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Next comes the introduction. This givessome background information. Rememberto use rhetorical questions...Did you know that Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa and the highest free­standing mountain in the world? Free­standing means that the mountain stands alone, it is not part of a mountain range.

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Now let's start on one of oursub­headings. Remember to use your generalisers whenwriting under yoursub­headings.Weather and temperatureDue to the incredible height of Mount Kilimanjaro, it is able to create its own weather, this means that the weather is always unpredictable. At night, the temperature can reach a whopping ­29 degrees celcius. Experts suggest that the best time to visit the mountain is between August and September. The weather is generally good during these months but rain, cloud and fog may still occur.

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June 21, 2020

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Thursday 2nd July 2020

Finish the sentence.

As the climber ascended,

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Thursday 2nd July 2020To write a fact file.

Today we are going to finish your fact file from yesterday. Remember to read over the work you did yesterday to ensure you know where to start today.

We will be continuing with our subheadings.

REMEMBER

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Let's start on one of ourthird sub­headings. Remember to use generalisers, fronted adverbialsand rhetorical questions!TourismMount Kilimanjaro is a desirable destination for many tourists. The majority of people visit for the climbing available, Mount Kilimanjaro is one of the Seven Summits of the world, therefore many climbers have the ambition of reaching the summit. People travel from far and wide to witness the spectacular natural beauty and wildlife that the mountain has to offer. The emerald green Chala Crater Lake also appeals to families and kayakers. Unfortunately, the fish within this lake have been overfished, therefore fishing is no longer allowed.

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Continue and finish the rest of your fact file.You don't have to use a picture for each box but if you do,you must use a caption to explain the picture.

A group of climbers beginning their ascent, prepared with all the necessary equipment for the changing weather.

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Friday 3rd July 2020To create a quiz.

PrepositionsCan you spot the prepositions or prepositional phrases below?

Daniel's bedroom was a terrible mess! It looked like a tornado had passed through it and turned everything upside down! Across the floor, toys were scattered and Daniel's favourite superhero you had been thrown under the bed.

A pile of old magazines were precariously stacked behind the bedroom door, waiting to be knocked over. By his bed, a small table stood, covered in empty sweet wrappers and an old drink carton.

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June 21, 2020

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Daniel's bedroom was a terrible mess! It looked like a tornado had passed through it and turned everything upside down! Across the floor, toys were scattered and Daniel's favourite superhero had been thrown under the bed.

A pile of old magazines were precariously stacked behind the bedroom door, waiting to be knocked over. By his bed, a small table stood, covered in empty sweet wrappers and an old drink carton.

Did you find them all?

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June 21, 2020

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Now you have your finished fact file, share it with someone in your household.

Today, you are going to be the teacher! Think of some questions you could ask them about the information contained in your fact file.

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Here are some question starters to help you...