This week we are looking at chapters 7, 8, 9 and 10 from the ’Boy In The Tower’ We began to find more information out about Ade’s mum and the troubles she faces. For this weeks homework can you read chapters 8, 9 and 10 please. Using your retrieval skills, answer the questions below and […]
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Boys reading group Year 5.
This week in our reading group we have started to read the book ‘Hurricane.’ Firstly, we looked at the front cover and then answered questions related to it and then read the first 3 pages. In week 2 we read and comprehended pages 4, 5 and 6. Challenge 1- Now we have read the first […]
Reading Gladiators, group 2.
This week we read chapter 3 from the ’Boy In The Tower’ We began to find more information out about the narrator and new characters were introduced to this chapter. For this weeks homework can you read chapters 4, 5 and 6 please. Answer the questions below and use a range of evidence to support […]
5 Red’s trip to Stratford Upon Avon.
5 Red had a lovely day at Stratford Upon Avon, although wet and miserable we all managed to see some historical localities as part of the Geography unit. Whilst on the trip, we were able to see physical and human features, look at traffic and rubbish and visit famous tourist attractions, such as the most […]
Reading Gladiators, Group 2.
Today, in our reading gladiators group we started a new book called ’ Boy In The Tower.’ Firstly, we looked at the front cover and talked and answered questions using our explain, retrieve, interpreting and choice skills. We also looked at the vocabulary and discussed the definitions. We read chapter one. Chapter two and three […]
Welcome back Year 5.
Hello Year 5. We hope you all have had a nice long weekend? We have put together a little fun video of some of the things we have planned for you this half term, we hope you enjoy it! We look forward to seeing all of your enthusiastic smiles tomorrow.
Marvellous Mixtures in 5 Red.
Today in 5 Red we completed an experiment to separate different mixtures using a range of materials. We used salt, sugar, sand, flour, peas, rice and raisins. We used a sieve, filter paper, magnets, paper clips and a funnel to separate the mixtures. Take a look at the pictures below. Which mixture was the most […]
5 Red, Friday Health Week.
Mindfulness- Today we looked at daily activities to ensure your mental wellbeing is positive. We then created a poster of positive activities to help mental wellbeing. Be Connected- To understand what mental health is and how it can be resolved when the right support is made available. We performed short drama scenarios about how to […]
5 Red Wednesday Health Week.
climbing wall – We had the fantastic opportunity of learning to climb on a climbing wall. It was so much fun! Have a look at our amazing video. Be Healthy We looked at the effects of sugar on the body, identified foods that are high in sugar and when it is acceptable to eat high […]
Week 5, Mrs Diaz’s phonics group. Phonemes OR, AW.
This week in our phonics session, we have been focusing on the sounds OR, AW. Firstly we looked at the phonemes and talked about the grapheme these would be in. We then went on to read the RWI book, ‘A JOB FOR JORDAN’ Where we read and answered questions from the ‘Get Writing’ text book. […]
5 Red’s Blogger of the week.
This weeks blogger is awarded to SURINDER! We can always count on Surinder to reply to the blogs and she never fails to answer them fully and politely. She is an excellent role model to 5 Red. Keep up the great work!
5 Red’s Blogger of the week!
This weeks blogger of the week in 5 Red goes to MANVI! For continuously commenting on the blogs and showing she cares about what is going on in her class and around her school community. Well done Manvi, keep up the good work.
Spring 2- Mrs Diaz’s Phonics group, Phonemes- ABLE, IBLE, ABLY, IBLY.
This week in our phonics session, we have been focusing on the sounds ABLE, IBLE, ABLY, IBLY. Firstly we looked at the phonemes and talked about the grapheme these would be in. We then went on to read the RWI book, ‘THE INVISIBLE CLOTHES’ Where we read and answered questions from the ‘Get Writing’ text […]
Spring 2, week 2/3 Mrs Diaz’s phonics group, OUS, CIOUS, TIOUS.
This week in our phonics session, we have been focusing on the sounds OUS, CIOUS TIOUS. Firstly we looked at the phonemes and talked about the grapheme these would be in. We then went on to read the RWI book, ‘A very Dangerous Dinosaur’ Where we read and answered questions from the ‘Get Writing’ text […]
5 Red’s Blogger Of the Week.
This weeks Blogger of the week is ‘SIMIN’ for always replying to the blogs and taking her time to answer them well. Simin was awarded with a Blogging brick, a prize and a table point. Well done Simin, keep up the good blogging work!
Spring 2, Week 1- Mrs Diaz’s Phonics session. Phonemes TION AND TI.
Welcome back to the Spring 2 phonics sessions! This week in our phonics session, we have been focusing on the sounds TION,TI. Firstly we looked at the phonemes and talked about the grapheme these would be in. We then went on to read the RWI book, ‘A Celebration on Planet Zox’ Where we read and […]
5 Red’s Joy Of Moving with SkyBlues in the Community.
This term in 5 Red, we have had the privilege of having the SkyBlues “Joy Of Moving” Come in to Year 5. Every Friday they have came in to teach us the importance of moving and learning through physical activities, where Denis and Johnny guided us through many activities, such as football, handball, tennis football […]
Spring 1, Week 5- Mrs Diaz’s Phonics Group. URE, TURE, OUR.
What a term in phonics we have had! For our last week in our phonic session, we have been focusing on the sounds URE, TURE, OUR. Firstly we looked at the phonemes and talked about the grapheme these would be in. We then went onto read the RWI book, ‘VULTURE CULTURE’ Where we read and […]
Spring 1, Week 4- Mrs Diaz’s Phonics group, sounds IRE, EAR.
This week in our phonic sessions, we are focusing on the sounds IRE, EAR. Firstly we looked at the sounds and talked about the words these sounds would be in. We then went onto read the RWI book, ‘Dear Vampire’ Where we read and answered questions from the ‘Get Writing’ text book. Please answer the […]
Victorian day in 5 Red!
What a victorious day 5 Red have had! We started the day off learning about the Victorian railways and the negative and positive impact this had on that era. We then went on to learn about how crime had escalated due to rising manufacturing and how this had lead to the tragic death of Thomas […]
5 Red perform ’The Raven’
Today in English, 5 Red got to perform a stanza from the poem ’The Raven’ They used intonation, changed pitched and speed, expression, hand gestures and sound effects to perform it. Take a look at our performances below. What skills have you transferred from the professionals to your own performances?
Spring 1-Week 3 Mrs Diaz’s phonics group, sounds OO,U-E, UE, EW.
This week in our phonic sessions, we are focusing on the sounds OO, U-E, UE, EW. Firstly we looked at the sounds and talked about the words these sounds would be in. We then went onto read the RWI book, ‘Andrew’ where we read and answered questions from the ‘Get Writing’ text book. Please answer […]
Spring 1, week 2. Mrs Diaz’s phonics, sounds-OW,O-E, OA,O.
This week in our phonic sessions, we are focusing on the sounds OW, O-E, OA, O. Firstly we looked at the sounds and talked about the words these sounds would be in. We then went onto read the RWI book, ‘Toad’ where we read and answered questions from the ‘Get Writing’ text book. Please answer […]
Spring 1- Mrs Diaz’s phonics group, week 1. Sounds- ay, a-e, ai, aigh, a.
This week in our phonic sessions, we are focusing on the sounds AY, A-E, Ai, AIGH, A. Firstly we looked at the sounds and talked about the words these sounds would be in. We then went onto read the RWI book, ‘Wailing Winnys car boot sale’ where we read and answered questions from the ‘Get […]
Year 5 -Portfolios- Autumn 2 2021.
Hello Year 5, what a great start you have all made. Learning about Properties and changes of materials, writing an adventure story and persuasive text, learning the geography of Spain, cooking Paella, dancing the Flamenco! And practicing SATS test, such a busy and exciting term we have had! Have a look at the highlights of […]
Mrs Diaz’s phonics group-Week 5, sounds OU,OW.
Well done to my phonics group for an amazing Autumn 2 term. You have all worked hard and have developed on your phonic knowledge. I can’t wait to see next terms learning! This weeks learning was the sounds OU and OW. Firstly we looked at the sounds and talked about the words these sounds would […]
Mrs Diaz’s phonics- Week 4, IR, UR,ER.
For week 4 in our phonic sessions, we are focusing on the sounds IR, UR and ER. Firstly we looked at the sounds and talked about the words these sounds would be in. We then went onto read the RWI book, ‘Looking After Hamster’ where we read, comprehended and answered questions and then completed a […]
Mrs Diaz’s phonics group-Week 3, Are and Air sounds.
For week 3 in our phonic sessions, we are focusing on the sounds ARE and AIR. Firstly we looked at the sounds and talked about the words these sounds would be in. We then went onto read the RWI book, ‘I Dare You’ and answered questions by adding the correct spelling on Spellzone. Following on […]
Mrs Diaz’s phonics group-Week 2, OR, OOR, ORE, AW.
For week 2 in our phonic sessions, we are focusing on the sounds OR, OOR, ORE and AW. Firstly we looked at the sounds and talked about the words these sounds would be in. We then went onto read the RWI book, ‘The Lion’s Paw,’ where we read, comprehended and answered questions. Following on from […]
Mrs Diaz’s Week 1-Phonic sessions, OO, U-E, UE sound.
This week in our phonic sessions, we are focusing on the sounds OO, U-E and UE. Firstly we looked at the sounds and talked about the words these sounds would be in. We then went onto read the RWI book, Rex To The Rescue, where we read, comprehended and answered questions. Following on from this […]