TROON PRIMARY SCHOOL & EARLY YEARS CENTREHome Learning: Primary 4-Week beginning 30th March

LiteracyReading Spelling Writing

We are learning to select an unfamiliar text to read for enjoyment. We are learning to spell common and tricky words.

We are learning to create an imaginative story with a clear beginning, middle and end.

We are learning to use exciting vocabulary using adjectives and adverbs.

Task:Reading Challenge

Read for enjoyment for at least 20 minutes each day (non-fiction).

Read- “The Burning of the Rice Fields” and then answer the comprehension questions in your ‘work-from-home’ jotter.

Task:Use the Active Spelling Activities (stapled in the back of

your jotter) to complete 1 spelling activity of your choice, per week.

Task:Using the image ‘Canine Catastrophe’ create an exciting

story using adjectives and adverbs to set the scene for the reader.

Using the ‘Story Starter’ can you: Continue this story about the dog that floated

away? Describe what the dog sees as he is floating away? Where does he finally land? Does he manage to get back home?

NumeracyMental Arithmetic Core Learning ICT Support

We are learning to improve our mental recall of table facts.

We are learning to use directional language.We are learning to identify and measure angles.

We are learning to use our knowledge of shape in a range of contexts.

If you have access to technology spend at least 30 minutes on https://hourofcode.com/uk/learn (Hour of Code).

(These 30 minutes can be broken down into 3 sessions of 10 minutes/2 sessions of 15 minutes/1 session lasting 30

minutes).Revise and recap 6 and 9 times table. You may practice

these orally with a family member, to yourself in your head or written in your jotter.

1. Complete Sumdog ‘Angle, Direction and Shape Challenge’ (linked to core learning task).

2. Complete ‘Angles and direction Worksheet’ provided (in work-from-school jotter.

3. Complete Sumdog ‘Angle, Direction and Shape Assessment’ (when core learning has been completed).

Website: https://www.sumdog.com/user/sign_in

Personal Project: Presentation (Week 2) Health and WellbeingWe are learning to consider, discuss and share an aspect of learning which we have enjoyed. We are learning how to manage our time

effectively.We are learning to consider, discuss and share an aspect of learning which we have enjoyed.

1. Think about the learning which has taken place this term, examples may include:Measure, Money, Angles/direction, Literacy world, First News, DADWAVERS, Scottish Fortnight, Touch Rugby Competition, The Water Cycle, Body Functions & the Egyptians.

2. Select a learning experience which you have enjoyed this term. 3. Plan and prepare a short presentation to share with a friend or family member.4. In your own words, explain this learning, with relevant examples. 5. Finally, ensure you use appropriate body language and eye-contact when sharing this information.

In order to produce your best presentation you may wish to: Note and record your ideas. Practice and rehearse your presentation alone, before sharing with an audience. This presentation should be between 2 - 4 minutes long.

*remember your audience is looking for quality, not quantity*

Each day this week select one activity which you can help your parent/guardian at home with, for

example, making your bed, washing/drying the dishes, tidying your bedroom/toys after you have

finished playing or put the rubbish bins out.

Use the ‘Diary Entry’ Worksheet to make notes about the different activities you have completed each day.

Spelling Chilli ChallengeFrom the word lists below, select the set that will challenge you at an appropriate level:

Talisman Mild Spicypeople sensible receivedlooked wanted interestingtheir alright acquirethere believe categorylittle sometimes committedcome woman foreigncould grateful privilege

Select an activity from your spelling activity sheet to secure your spelling skills this week.

Story Starter

Canine Catastrophe

Suddenly, the wind gusted and Sammy was lifted higher and higher until his owner Beth could hang on no more… “Owwoooooooo!” yelled Sammy, as the world below him drifted further and further away. Up…Up…Up…He went, until Beth was just a tiny dot; an ant far beneath him!

Diary Entry Day What I did today

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