Welcome to 6P's Webpage.

This is where all of the work for Mr. Perkes' Maths and English groups will be published whilst Year 6 are self-isolating.  The most recent work will be published at the top of the page with previous days in order below.

English 20.11.20

Can I write the main body of a diary entry?

In this lesson, we will use our planning and vocabulary generation from previous lessons to write the main body paragraph of our diary entry.

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/to-write-the-main-body-of-a-diary-entry-69h64r

Reading 20.11.20

Can I consider how reading can provide people with a way of learning new things?

In this lesson we will review everything we have learnt from reading the survivors' stories. The children will then make a mind map showing what the book they are currently reading or have recently read is teaching them. Finally, the teacher will suggest books the children might like to read if they are interested in learning more about WW2.

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/to-consider-how-reading-can-provide-people-with-a-way-of-learning-new-things-c4t64c

English 19.11.20

Can I plan the main body of my diary entry?

In this lesson, we will use fronted adverbials and time and place to structure the main body paragraph of our diary entry.

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/to-plan-the-main-body-of-my-diary-entry-74v3jd

Reading 19.11.20

Can I read a new text and consider the author’s use of language?

In this this lesson, the children will read a new account of a Blitz survivor and look at some of the language used to help them build comprehension. They will also make some brief comparisons between the two texts.

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/to-read-a-new-text-and-consider-the-authors-use-of-language-c8rkjt

English 18.11.20

Can I write the opening of a diary entry?

In this lesson, we will learn how to structure sentences using colons to introduce a list. We will also recap the features and PALLP of diary entries. We will then use vocabulary generated in previous lessons to write the opening paragraph of our diary entry.

Reading 18.11.20

Can I understand the key information in a text and consider the author’s perspective?

In this lesson, the children will re-read the text they read previously and be guided to find the key information; they will also be guided to reflect upon the author's experience as they read. The lesson culminates with a writing opportunity which will help the children understand that reading helps them understand an entirely different life while building their ability to empathise.

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/to-understand-the-key-information-in-a-text-and-consider-the-authors-perspective-6wupcd

English 17.11.20

Can I practise and apply knowledge of suffixes?

In this lesson, we will recap the rules associated with adding plural suffixes and learn a spelling practice strategy. The 10 spelling words set in the previous lesson will be revisited and tested.

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/to-practise-and-apply-knowledge-of-suffixes-plurals-including-test-c8u3jd

Reading 17.11.20

Can I read a recount and answer retrieval and inference based questions?

In this lesson, the children will place World War II on a timeline and be taught some subject-specific vocabulary. They will then read a first hand account from a Blitz survivor and answer a range of inference and retrieval questions. The children will also have to reflect upon the type of question they are being asked.

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/to-read-a-recount-and-answer-retrieval-and-inference-based-questions-6rvpct

Monday 16th November 2020

English 16.11.20

Can I explore fronted adverbials?

In this lesson, we will be learning about fronted adverbials of time, place and manner. We will also practice writing some sentences with fronted adverbials.

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/to-explore-fronted-adverbials-71h64t

Reading 16.11.20

Can I activate prior knowledge and consider the historical context?

In this lesson, the children will look at an extract from a newspaper article. They will think about what they already know, what they can infer and generate questions to help reflect upon what they don't yet know.

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/to-activate-prior-knowledge-and-consider-the-historical-context-6cw38c

Reading 13.11.20

Can I read and respond to the climax of a story?

In the lesson the children will consider what part of the story they are up to. They will then read the next part of the story and consider whether their predictions were correct.

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/to-read-comprehend-and-respond-to-a-climax-6gr68c

English 13.11.20

Can I develop a rich understanding of words associated with feeling stressed or scared?

In this lesson, we will introduce new vocabulary, identify word pairs and synonyms and apply the vocabulary in sentences.

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/to-develop-a-rich-understanding-of-words-associated-with-feeling-stressed-or-scared-6gv3gd

Reading 12.11.20

Can I analyse a setting?

In the lesson the children will read the next part of the story and form an impression of the setting. They will also make a prediction of what is going to happen next.

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/to-analyse-a-setting-6rtp2e

English 12.11.20

Can I generate vocabulary about emotions?

In this lesson, we will look at a model diary entry from another character's perspective. We will then generate emotions vocabulary and corresponding show not tell phrases to use in our writing.

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/to-generate-vocabulary-emotions-6ww6cd

Reading 11.11.20

Can I read and make inferences from the text?

In this lesson we will read the next part of the story. We will focus on exploring character and looking at language.

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/to-read-a-text-and-make-inferences-part-2-c8rp4e

English 11.11.20

Can I identify the features of a diary entry?

In this lesson, we will discuss the features of a diary entry. We will also identify these features in a model. 

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/to-identify-the-features-of-a-diary-entry-cngp6d

English 10.11.20

Can I investigate suffixes - plurals?

In this lesson, we will explore the rules associated with adding plural suffixes. 10 spelling words will be explained and set to learn.

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/to-investigate-suffixes-plurals-chh3jc

Reading 10.11.20

Can I read and make inferences from the text?

In this lesson we will read the opening part of The Giant's Necklace. We will look to understand the main character's personality by analysing language and a conversation between the main character and her mother.

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/to-read-a-text-and-make-inferences-part-1-6mr3gr

09.11.20 English

Can I build knowledge of the historical context of the unit?

In this lesson, we will develop our knowledge of the Empire Windrush, which sailed hundreds of migrant people from Jamaica to England in 1948. In this unit, we will be discussing issues of racism and discrimination in Britain. Click on the link to take you to the lesson. 

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/to-build-knowledge-of-the-historical-context-of-the-unit-6nk32d

09.11.20 Reading

This week you will be taken through a series of tasks about The Giant's Necklace. They are short lessons from Oak National Academy. Follow the link for lesson one. 

Can I engage with the text?

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/to-engage-with-the-text-cmwkjr