Year 6 Home Learning - Wednesday 24th March 2021

Here is your home learning for this week. Last week’s homework was exceptional and the bar was raised. I have included some excellent examples onto the display board above for inspiration.

SPELLING

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This week, your spellings focus on silent letters.

Complete the dictation and practise the spellings at home.

Maths

Well done to the children who became masters this week in IXL. You have worked really hard.

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This week, you have three IXL strands to complete. Two of them are revision and you should be fairly quick at completing them, the second one is consolidating volume.

BB.1 - What is the 3D shape?

BB.2 - Count vertices, edges and faces.

CC.10 - Volume of figures made up of cubes.

Science

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What are the effects of caffeine on the body? We have looked at exercise as a way to keep our body healthy but let’s start looking at the effect of certain things. In class we have looked at smoking and alcohol…but what about caffeine? This week I would like you to research and produce a information page all about the effects of caffeine on the body.

Answer these questions as part of your information page:

  • What is caffeine?

  • What does caffeine do to the body?

  • Which food and drinks contain caffeine?

  • Interesting facts

Here are two websites that will help you with your research

Year 6 Home Learning - Wednesday 17th March 2021

Here is your home learning for this week.

Don’t forget to use Time Table Rockstars, AR reading (you can quiz at home) and IXL to support your learning.

Maths - IXL Year 6 CC.4

Can you find the area of a triangle? We have worked really hard at this in class this week and you have all mastered this skill. Now it is time to consolidate this using IXL.

Area of a triangle = (base x height) ÷ 2

Spelling - can you learn these words ending in ial? Don’t forget to complete your dictation task on Purple Mash too

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Science - What are the effects of exercise on the human body?

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We have looked carefully at our bodies and how each system within our body works but how do we keep it healthy?

Next week we will be completing a few investigations that look at the effect of diet and drink on our body, and exercise.

There are 3 links below that will take you to websites and videos. Watch them carefully then complete the piece of work set that explains to me the effects of exercise on our body.

I have set you a piece of work on Purple Mash. Think carefully about the detail that is needed to show me exactly what you can do.

Year 6 Home Learning - Tuesday 5th January 2021

As we are at home for a day, I thought I would set up your homework for you to crack on with at home.

Science - This week you have looked at Mary Anning with Mrs Webster. Can you complete the fact file on her that has been set for you on Purple Mash. Think about what you found out about her and what extra information you can include from your own further research. Remember sentence openers and how you are going to present the information.

Fossils - Mrs Webster started your discussion on fossils yesterday. What else can you discover about them? Complete your own research and complete the fossil factfile on Purple Mash.

Maths - IXL F strand. There are a fair few decimal strands that we haven't completed this year that would stand you in good stead for our fraction work - either in school or online. Tick away at these today.

Times Table Rockstars - where can you get to?

RE - Complete the work on the Seder Plate that you started in class on Monday.

READ READ READ READ READ! Can you complete one of the book reviews based on a book that you have read over Christmas? Remember that I would like 2 completed before half term, you can get a good start on one today. Remember to follow the prompts that have been provided for you.

Year 6 Weekly Home Learning - Wednesday 9th December 2020

Spellings: last week we looked at ‘shun’ endings spelt tion. This week it is ‘shun’ endings spelt cian.

electrician, magician, mathematician, physician, clinician, optician, politician, technician, beautician, musician, electrician, pediatrician, tactician, dietician.

What do all of the words have in common?

History - Tudor Clothing.

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Can you complete the To Do that some of you have started this week on Tudor Clothing? Don’t forget to use the question prompts at the side of the page to support your research and detail.

Put the research that you find into your own words.

Maths - There are 2 parts to your homework this week for maths

  1. Can you complete the Purple Mash document - MIXED UP MATHS. Remember to look at the display board to see all of the different ways that you can complete this. A small pencil is a must to avoid it being over sized.

  2. IXL - E5 and E6. Highest common factor and lowest common multiple. Remember to jot down the factors and multiples to help you.

Year 6 Weekly Home Learning - Wednesday 2nd December 2020

Spelling - tion. We are continuing to focus on suffixes. This week, all our words end in tion.

action, nation, potion, motion, section, station, fiction, caption, ignition, question, position, solution, education, formation, starvation.

Maths - read these instructions carefully.

  1. BODMAS - this task is set for you on Showbie or Purple Mash. It is the same task on both platforms. Choose one of them to complete the task on - or complete them on both if you want.

  2. LONG DIVISION - this is on Purple Mash. Please complete it on here.

English and Science - Science v Religion

Some people believe that the Theory of Evolution contradicts the Story of Creation. This is a challenging piece of homework that will make you really think. We have discussed this in class so think about what you need to include.

Can you log onto Purple Mash and complete the discussion text To Do which asks you to think of reasons for and against the Theory of Evolution. Remember to add detail - you will be using these for an Outcome 3 discussion text next week.

Romeo and Juliet Potion - optional as discussed with your partner.

Can you bring your Romeo and Juliet potion to life at home? Make your potion and take a photo. This can be used in your Book Creator about your potion.

Be creative with your photography work and email me your photos that you want to use.

Year 6 Home Learning - Wednesday 25th November 2020

There are a few different tasks on here today…see how well you can do.

Spellings - suffix ious

odious, various, obvious, serious, anxious, serious, precious, gracious, factious, religious, ambitious, hilarious, delirious, atrocious, officious.

Maths and Science

These are both assignments on your SHOWBIE account.

Maths - complete the long division calculations by writing on the sheet. Can you add a voice recording to explain to me what you have done?

Science - to be completed in your homework book and uploaded onto Showbie. Take a photo and upload.

Who was Charles Darwin and what did he discover at the Galapogos Islands?

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English - Was Friar Lawrence responsible for Romeo and Juliet’s death? I have set you a task on Purple Mash to debate and discuss.

3 detailed reasons why Friar Lawrence was responsible and 3 detailed reasons why he was not responsible for Romeo and Juliet’s deaths.

Year 6 Home Learning - Wednesday 18th November 2020

Online Safety

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This week we have completed our work on online safety and what our digital footprint says about us. Please complete the following 2 tasks:

  1. Can you complete this anonymous survey on your screen time? We will be using the data to inform us in class.

    ONLINE SAFETY FORM

  2. Complete the digital safety piece of work that I have set you on Purple Mash. Remember to use the prompts on the side of the page to inform your writing. I would like to see a detailed and informative piece of writing. Make sure that it reflects what you have done.

Maths - Rockstars this week please!

Next week I will be setting you into some challenging tables so get practising this week. Make sure you get those skills up! The quicker the recall the better the results. Remember that Rockstars over practises skills until you have got them.

Spellings - suffix ly

early, curly, unruly, simply, timidly, bristly, slightly, luckily, utterly, ideally, ghastly, probably, violently, generally, immediately.

Year 6 Home Learning - Wednesday 11th November 2020

Spellings - suffix ful

boastful, disrespectful, insightful, neglectful, truthful, prayerful, skillful, watchful, harmful, powerful, peaceful, dreadful, wrongful, vengeful, beautiful

Maths - IXL

Please complete the division units of work D4, D5 and D6

Can you also visit Times Tables Rockstars?

Remembrance Day Art

You can create some beautiful pieces of artwork digitally. Can you create a Poppy?

You can create some beautiful pieces of artwork digitally. Can you create a Poppy?

Next week we will be creating some digital artwork as we turn ourselves into Kings and Queens of Tudor times. Have a practice for home learning. Using the to do that I have set you on Purple Mash, can you create a poppy. Think about what tools you are going to use to get your desired effect. Be creative!

Online Safety

Next Tuesday is this term’s online safety day so I have set you two challenges on Purple Mash. One is a game…what keeps us safe online? The second is a quiz about your digital footprint. We will be exploring how our digital footprint has changed, especially during lockdown…so have a think about what you use the internet for at home? What digital devices have you got?

Year 6 Home Learning - Wednesday 4th November 2020

We have come back all guns blazing…let’s continue that with our home learning.

Spelling - continuing to look at suffixes

beautified, powerful, immediately, governed, speedily, achievement, stoppable, admittance, regrettable, beginning, referring, forgotten, commitment, forbiden, preferred.

Maths - This week we have been working really hard to consolidate the skill of short division. I am confident that you know what this involves and you have all shown that you can do it.

Have a go at the sheet in your book.

History - The six wives of Henry VIII

Henry VIII was a significant monarch in British History, but what can you find out about his 6 wives?

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Gather as much information as you can about the wives and what happened to them.

What was their date of birth and death?

How old were they when they came to the throne as Henry’s wife?

Did they have any children?

What was their influence on Henry?

Year 6 Half Term Learning

Well…we made it and not only did we make it…I feel like we have smashed this half term. Well done every single one of you. My heart is bursting with pride!

Maths - Continue to work through the C strand of IXL. Visit the previous home learning page to check which strands they are.

Reading - READ, READ, READ AND READ SOME MORE! Get ready to take some AR quizzes when you return to school.

Science - Have you finished your electricity leaflet on Purple Mash? Spend some time making sure it is ready to hand in.

Can you see me? Well…wasn’t that an emotional book to read (and that was just Mrs Gregan!)

Can you write a letter Tally? I have set you a task on Purple Mash - a letter document.

Use the school address as your address.

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I would like you to include:

  • Why are you writing to Tally?

  • How did her story make you feel?

  • What parts of her story stood out for you?

  • What parts of her story are you going to learn from?

  • Why is Tally’s story important?

I cannot wait to see what standard of writing you produce. I am going to send these letters to the author. Think about being a Year 6 writer - how are you going to upskill your writing with language, punctuation and sentence openers?


Year 6 Home Learning - Wednesday 14th October 2020

This is your final homework of this half term. I want to thank you for all of your efforts at home this half term. It has really made a difference to what we are getting through in class and the quality of learning that you are producing.

Spelling: this is a revision week of all of the spellings that you have had this half term so far. There will be a 20 random word spelling test on all of the suffix work that we have completed. Make sure that you revisit the spellings on the home learning.

Maths - this is to be completed over the half term holiday. Keep your maths ticking along!

C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7

These strands are all multiplication strands.

Do not forget Times Table Rockstars! I have had a look and some people have not been on for over 10 days!

Hit the Button - Division Facts

Use Hit the Button to practise those division facts.

Geography - choose one of these Amazon Animals to research.

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This is a task that I have set you on Purple Mash. Be creative with your presentation.

Jaguar, Pootoo, Red Eyed Tree Frog, Scarlett Macaw, Sloth, Emerald Tree Boa

You have a blank document that has been set for you on Purple Mash but this document to the left may help you.

Think about:

  • The image of your animal.

  • Introduction about them.

  • Appearance.

  • Habitat

  • Diet

  • Interesting facts

Year 6 Home Learning - Wednesday 7th October 2020

Spellings - these are more suffixes.

careless, flavourless, hopeful, deceitful, meanness, lateness, achievement, definitely, thoroughly, pitiless, beautiful, merriment, laziness, speedily, simply

Maths - this week we have been working on our formal multiplication method. Have a go at the questions that are stuck into your book. If you need another copy, click on the button below.

Don’t forget Times Table Rockstars!

Geography - Deforestation in Brazil

This is a huge global problem, but more so in Brazil! Can you research this topic using the websites below and collect facts and figures in your homework book.

Think about:

What is deforestation? What are the effects of deforestation? How much of the Amazon is being lost to deforestation? Facts and figures surrounding deforestation.

Science - Electricity at home

What electrical items have you got at home? Have you got something that you think everyone else might not have?

Take lots of photos of the electrical things in your house and make a pic collage. You can use an app or make it on a document. Email it across when you have finished it.

Year 6 Home Learning - Wednesday 30th September 2020

I am blown away by the standard of homework that I have received again this week. You are all clearly listening to my feedback and ensuring that your next work is even better.

Why not have a look at our Purple Mash display board…I will keep adding to it in the coming weeks.

PURPLE MASH DISPLAY BOARD

This week is an online homework. We will keep your books in school for a week.

Spelling - we are still working on root words and suffixes. Can you spot the root words? Can you see where the end of the root word has changed and the suffix has been added?

nicest, sensible, cycling, tasted, slimy, joker, famous, observant, persuaded, appreciated, creating, smiled, nervous, commitment, important.

I have added a PDF on spelling strategies. You may find these useful when playing around with your spellings at home.

Maths - Negative Numbers. Can you complete the following IXL strands?

A.10 - Understanding integers, A.11 - Compare integers, A.12 - Putting integers in order

Remember to use a number line to help you if you need it.

Times Table Rockstars

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Today you have been introduced to this new online programme. You have all taken your login codes home, you can now have a practise at home.

Remember to only play the GARAGE AND STUDIO - SOUND CHECK IF YOU WANT TO COMPLETE 25 QUESTIONS AT 6 SECONDS PER QUESTION.

English - Anne Frank

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Our next biography, which you will be writing as an Outcome 2, will be all about Anne Frank. I have set you a Purple Mash To Do where you can record the research that you find. I have created the layout for you. There is nothing stopping you adding more pages, the more research that you collate, it will only impact positively on your writing.

Can you collect some cohesive devices that you might use in your writing? What about vocabulary? Is there a time line of key dates? Use the websites that I have given you as a starting point.

Year 6 Home Learning - Wednesday 23rd September 2020

Another excellent week of homework Year 6…you have set the standard high.

Spelling - Suffixes

asking, jumped, fastest, hunter, shouted, neater, lightest, yawning, sprinting, floated, proudest, sweetest, rusting, fighting, dawning.

Maths - IXL

F4 - Place values in decimal numbers

English - Can you create a character description about your favourite Disney character?

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Can you write a character description of your favourite Disney character? I have included a prompt sheet to help you and a WAGOLL (What a good one looks like) to help you. Think about your language and punctuation. Can you start sentences in different ways? Can you include an element of advanced punctuation? Your mission is to make your writing the same (if not better) than your writing in class.

Please type it up on the Purple Mash to do.

English - Who was William Shakespeare? - NEEDED FOR MONDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER PLEASE

Next week we will be starting our biography work on William Shakespeare…but who was he? Can you produce a 1 page brainstorm all about him? Think about information that includes: his early life, family life, early career, playwright days, final years and legacy.

We will be using this information in class next week.

Year 6 Home Learning - Wednesday 16th September 2020

Last week’s homework was EXCEPTIONAL…well done everyone! Your Walt Disney homework was fantastic! Same again this week please.

Spelling - a selection of words that you learnt last year in Year 5

leisure, measurement, autocue, pilot, magically, cheekily, international, submarine, neighbour, freight, tremendous, glamorous, seriously, scent, science

English - Disney film review on Purple Mash

This week we have been starting to look at Walt Disney and who he was…his biography is fascinating. For homework, I would like you to watch a Walt Disney film and then write your own film review. I am looking for detail in this, not the minimal amount of words, the maximum! Enjoy and have fun doing it. I can’t wait to see which film you watched.

English IXL - K.1 Use Greek and Latin roots as clues to the meanings of words

We have been having a look at root words in english alongside our prefix and suffix work. Can you complete this IXL strand?

Maths - IXL A5 and A6

This week we have been ordering and comparing numbers up to 10,000,000. Can you complete both of these strands on these topics.

Year Home Learning - Wednesday 9th September 2020

Enjoy your home learning tasks this week!

Spelling - 15 spellings from the work you completed with Mrs Hotchkiss last year. You will have a spelling quiz next Tuesday.

disagree, misbehave, unfair, inhuman, treasure, measure, puncture, autobiography, mobile, heavy, heroic, sleepily, hastily, courage, mountainous

English - Walt Disney Research

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This week, we have started to look at what a biography is and the information that we can gain from a biography: date of birth, place of birth, etc. I have attached a photo of the information that we recorded in class.

I would like you to create a 2 page spread in your homework books about Walt Disney. Think about all of the accolades he has achieved and how you are going to present this information.

You can be as creative as you like with this and include images where necessary. We want lots of relevant information.

I look forward to seeing your work.

Maths - IXL Strands - A1, A2 and A3

All of these strands consolidate learning that we have completed in school this week. Let’s see how you get on.

Year 6 Home Learning - Wednesday 2nd September 2020

Your weekly homework due in on Tuesday 8th September.

English: Next week we will be starting our biography unit of work in English. Can you find a biography about someone who inspires you and either email it across to me or print it off and bring it into school? We will be making a class book with all of the biographies that we have collected. Think about somebody who may be a good leader or who has done something inspirational with their life.

Maths: IXL Strand A4 - Don’t forget to go on Year 6

RE: Can you create a piece of artwork inspired by our mission statement You are Precious in my Eyes. Be creative and think about how you would illustrate it.

Class Council: On Monday 14th September, we will be holding class council voting in class. If you would like to run for Class Councillor. Please have your speeches ready for then.