Friday 15th January – Celebrations in Year 3/4

By D Hymers15th January 2021

 

We have had another fabulous week in our Google Classroom with more of our class joining each day.

Each child has shared their work and the standard has been excellent.

Well done Sonny, Ellie M, Kara, Gracie, Wyatt, Arlis, Alfie, Jaeden, Adam, Holly, Ellie C, Ashleigh, Tyler A and Mohammed you have all engaged superbly.

A special mention to Gracie as she has completed all the work that was set to a very high standard.

 

There has been some good engagement on Rock Stars and this week Sonny has earned the most coins.

I have been really impressed with the amount of time some of our class have spent of Lexia Core 5. Special mentions must go to Ellie D for completing Level 11 and Mohammed for completing Level 3.

Struggling to find a book to read?

12th January 2021N Giles

In order to support your child’s reading at home, we have created Key Stage Log-ins on the Oxford Owl website for your child to access at home. This will give them access to a range of reading books, materials and resources that are suitable for their reading level / stage.

Please ensure that your child is reading the appropriate stage book – your child’s teacher will be able to give you this information if your child is unsure of their stage. Texts are also available for our younger readers, who will be able to access Read Write Inc books to support their phonics learning.

Visit www.oxfordowl.co.uk and click the ‘login’ button. To access your Key Stage log in, use the details showing below:

EYFS: Class name: dspseyfs Password: dspseyfs

KS1: Class name: dspsks1 Password: dspsks1

KS2: Class name: dspsks2 Password: dspsks2

If your child does read a text from here, just let us know. This way we can keep a record of what they are accessing, and can provide any further suggestions if necessary.

More guidance can be found in the attached file if needed.

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Class 3/4 Home Learning. Week commencing 11th January 2021

10th January 2021D Hymers

Hi everyone,

I hope that you are well and that you have had a nice weekend.

Thank you to everyone who has been vert supportive during the first week. It’s quite a challenge to get the children signed up for online learning and can sometimes be an even bigger challenge to make sure they complete the work that has been set – I know as I’m a parent too.

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Spellings of the Week   ( Ask a family member to test you at the end of the week)

Words with short /i/ sound spelt with ‘y’

myth      gym          Egypt        pyramid      mystery
hymn     system     symbol     lyric       typical

 

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English 

The book that we will be using for our English is Escape From Pompeii.

Below is a PDF version of the book.

 

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Lesson 1

Spellings of the Week ( See above).

Stone Age Reading Comprehension

A hearty and warming Stone Age stew is a welcome luxury after a long day of hunting and gathering.

First, you will need to prepare the stock. For a flavoursome and rich-tasting stock, you must use the finest and freshest herbs so scavenge the woods for juniper berries, nettle leaves, sunflower seeds and hazelnuts. Add them to water in a large stone pot and drop in some red-hot stones to heat the mixture. Why not include some mammoth blood to give the stock a deep, earthy flavour?

Next, roast today’s catch over the fire on a spit. When blackened, chop it into small pieces and add it into your stock. Keep stirring so that your stew does not congeal. Serve piping hot with a fresh lump of bone on the side.

  1. What do you think the word ‘congeal’ means in this text?
  2. Which creature’s blood would give this stock a deep, earthy flavour?
  3. How does the author make this stew sound appealing?
  4. How does this stew compare to food we eat today?
  5. What helps to heat the mixture?
  6. Would you like to try this soup? Why? Why not?

Lesson 2

To create multi-sensory sentences

Can you write some sentences that describe what you can see, hear and how you feel.

The boy in the picture is Tranio one of the main characters in our Book ‘Escape From Pompeii.’

Use the PowerPoint below.

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If you can’t access the PowerPoint, below are the images that you need to use to write your sentences:

 

Lesson 3

To write descriptive sentences.

To use powerful verbs and adverbs in descriptive sentences.

 

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More info on Power Verbs

http://www.atschool.co.uk/activity-type4.asp?display=20570

 

 

Lesson 4

To explore simple sentences

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/to-explore-simple-sentences-cmwp8r

 

Lesson 5

To explore compound sentences

 

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/to-explore-compound-sentences-6wt3jt?activity=video&step=1

Maths 

Day 1

Understanding that multiplication and division are inverse operations

 

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/understanding-that-multiplication-and-division-are-inverse-operations-61gk0r

 

Day 2

Using arrays to represent the 3 and 4 times table

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/using-arrays-to-represent-the-3-and-4-times-tables-6xk38r

 

Day 3

To check and consolidate understanding of Place Value

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Day 4

To understand that multiplication can be completed in any order

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/understanding-multiplication-can-be-completed-in-any-order-68rp6c

 

Day 5

Times Table Rock Star Challenge.

 

https://play.ttrockstars.com/

 

 

Science

Lesson 1

What have we learnt about Rocks and Soils in our topic.

 

Create a mind map/spider diagram to represent our learning.

You could include:

  • The 3 main types of rock
  • The names of rocks and what and why they are used for
  • Key vocabulary
  • Describe how soil is formed and what it is made of
  • Name the different types of soil
  • Describe what fossils are and how they are made.

You can upload it to the Google Classroom or just send me a photo of your work.

Some useful websites to help:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z9bbkqt

https://www.theschoolrun.com/homework-help/rocks-and-soil

 

Lesson 2

Below is a quiz we would have been doing this week to check our understanding of Rocks and Soils. If you are unable to print don’t worry – please just chat about he questions.

 

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The  children all have passwords for Lexia and TT Rockstars and you may have seen BBC have a daily programme of lessons on normal TV.

 

 

As always and problems please just send me an email.

 

Kind regards

 

Mr Hymers

Friday – Celebrations in Class 3/4

9th January 2021D Hymers

Well done to everyone in Year 3/4.

 

This was a week we hadn’t planned for or expected but in true Dunn Street style our fabulous children faced the challenge head-on without fuss and just got on with it.

I am so proud to be your teacher.

 

We have had a lovely week in the Google Classroom so well done:

Wyatt, Gracie, Kara, Ellie-Mae M, Adam, Arlis, Alfie, Jaeden, Ashleigh, Ellie-Mae C, Holly, Tyler and Mohammed.  You all participated during the ‘Live’ lessons and completed the work that was set.

Some of our children haven’t been able to log in to the classroom yet but they have been busy completing the tasks that I set so well done Sonny, Ellie-Mae D and Akram, You have all been absolute ‘SuperStars’

I’ve just checked into Lexia and TT RockStars and I was amazed to see how much some of you have engaged with these fabulous resources this week.

Lastly, I must give a special thanks to our parents and carers who have patiently worked with the children.

THAnK YOU ALL

Mr Hymers

Mentioned in Despatches – Year 5/6 & KS2 Bubble (The Rainbows) – Week 1

9th January 2021N Noble

To be mentioned in despatches describes a member of the armed forces whose name appears in an official report written by a superior officer and sent to the high command, in which their gallant or meritorious action in the face of the enemy is described.

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Special mentions also go to the resilience of Leon, Ryan and Katelyn in endeavouring to join Google Meets and to mathematician / artist Jack…

Remote Learning

5th January 2021lbridges

Good morning,

Due to the timing of the announcement of school closures last night, remote learning will start from tomorrow, Wednesday 6th January.  This is to enable teachers to adapt existing planning to ensure a high quality remote learning experience for all children.  As previously, weekly plans will be posted both on the website and on Google Classroom with the specific information for each lesson posted daily in the classroom.  For today, we would encourage the children to read for pleasure, access Times Table Rockstars,Lexia, Reading Plus and pursue their own interests while they process the change in their routine.

Thank you for your on-going support.

Dunn Street Primary School

Info regarding Year 4 Pupils’ Multiplication Tables Check – June 2021

28th November 2020N Giles

Click here for more information about assessment.

Dear Parents and Carers,

In June, all Year 4 pupils will be taking part in a multiplication tables check (MTC). This check is statutory and will be completed by all Year 4 pupils throughout England. The MTC lasts for no more that 5 minutes, and will be completed within a 3 week period in the Summer term. Please see below for more information. If you have any questions regarding the check, please contact the school at info@dunnstreet.s-tyneside.sch.uk or give us a ring and we will get back to you.

What is the Year 4 multiplication tables check?

 

In June 2020, the new Year 4 multiplication tables check will become statutory. Your child will need to take a short online test to make sure their times tables knowledge is at the expected level.

What is the check?

The multiplication tables check is an online test for pupils in Year 4. Pupils are asked to answer 25 questions on times tables from two to 12. They are given six seconds per question, with three seconds rest between each question, so the test should last less than five minutes.

Questions about the six, seven, eight, nine, and 12 times tables are likely to come up most often, as these are the hardest for most children to learn. It’s a good idea to focus on these tricky times tables with your child at home.

First and foremost, the check is about finding out which children are struggling with their times tables so that they can get extra support. It is not a judgement on what your child can do, but a way for us to know how our teaching is going and to adjust our focus if needed.

“Leaving primary school with a fundamental grasp of basic numeracy is as important as leaving being able to read. And just as the phonics check has helped more children learn to read, this will ensure more pupils know their times tables.”

Nick Gibb, schools minister

When is the check going to happen?

In June 2020, every school would have been required by law to take part in the check, but these were cancelled due to school closures. The testing for this academic year, which will be for Year 4 pupils only, will be from Monday 8th June for a testing window of 3 weeks.

What is school doing to help your child prepare?

In school we are focusing on quick recall using a series of methods. Pupils are able to count in multiples using rote learning (e.g. 8 times tables: 8, 16, 24, 32….); they are encouraged to make links between other times tables (e.g. 5 x 4 and 4 x 5 have the same answer); Speed Grids are used to help set individual targets; Superhero Maths tests are used frequently, which help the pupils progress in an structured and gradual manner; and finally TT Rockstars, an online resource where pupils can challenge themselves or their fellow pupils.

How can you help your child prepare?

Little and often! The best way to keep the test stress-free is to work some times tables practice into your daily routine well in advance. With regular practice, your child will get used to tackling these kind of questions with confidence.

If your child is feeling nervous in the approach to the check, don’t panic. Here are five top tips for helping your child learn their times tables, which will get them up to speed:

1. Use times table wall charts

Wall charts show all the answers for a particular times table. You could download a free times table wall charts [PDF] and stick them up somewhere they’ll be seen often. For instance, you could put them over the sink so that your child will see them when they’re brushing their teeth. You’ll be amazed how quickly they learn when they see these number facts every day!

2. Learn the tricks for difficult times tables

There are clever tricks for remembering several of the times tables. For instance, watch Andrew Jeffrey’s method for tackling the seven times table below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TWuOvN-4jk&feature=emb_logo

For more ideas, download this free times tables booklet [PDF], which is full of tips and hints for overcoming some of the harder times tables.

3. Play times tables games

Games and challenges are a great way to support learning, and a few minutes a day will make all the difference. Why not play snap with some times tables flashcards, matching the sums to the answers as fast as you can? Or you could surprise your child by asking times tables questions at random times during the day and seeing how quickly they can respond (this works particularly well as a competition between siblings or friends).

Using games keeps practice short and sweet, and makes the process much less of a chore for you and your child. Some fun activities and suggestions can be found here

4. Make it real

If your child can’t see any point in learning their times tables, try showing them how this knowledge is useful in everyday life. Instead of just rote learning their times tables, try to create opportunities for your child to use multiplication in problem solving.

For example, ask them to scale up a recipe or calculate whether they have enough money to buy more of their favourite things (such as sweets or football cards). This will help your child see the value of their learning.

5. Practise on the computer

Help your child become comfortable reading and answering questions on a screen. All pupils have a log on to TTRockstars (which can be viewed online or via the free app). TTRockstars helps pupils to learn their tables in a fun and engaging way. Another super game is Hit the Button, where pupils can focus on specific times tables which they are working on in school. A further website which will help pupils to become familiar with the overall format of the check is the Multiplication Tables Check website (link below):

Hit The Button

TTRockstars

Times Tables Testing format