Year 5

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Summer Term 1: The Rainforest

This term, we will be using a range of sources to find out about The Rainforest. As we have already looked at where chocolate originates from and The Mayans - who were based in South America, this unit follows on nicely. Our classes will look at different layers of the forest, animals that live there and of course the devastating effects of deforestation. 

Spring 1 ICT Project:

Year 5 have been working on e-safety websites to promote awareness and safety. Check out our web pages below:

Stingrays: https://sites.google.com/view/stingrays-e-safety-website-201/home

Sharks: https://sites.google.com/view/sharkse-safetywebpage2019/home 

Swordfish: https://sites.google.com/view/swordfish-e-safety/home

YEAR 5 HOMEWORK  

Year 5 Homework                                         

 Due in 01.05.2019

Rainforest research!

This week we would like you to use your creative skills and produce something for the rainforest display in our classroom. This could include:

• Create a map of a rainforest
• Made a 3D model of a rainforest animal
• Create a fact file
• Make us a rainforest plant

Spelling

 STRATEGIES  

• Finding/ highlighting words within words Eg. There is a rat in separate.
• Mnemonics E.g. Big Elephants Can Always Upset Small Elephants (because).
• Seed Write! Set a timer, how many times can you write your word accurately in 2 minutes.
• Practise spellings using paint, chalk or even writing them in sand, sugar or shaving foam.
• Bounce a ball outside, one bounce per letter.
• Write words with eyes closed.
• Play hangman.
• Drawing the word – use an image to help visualise the spelling.
• Sounding out words as they are spelt. Eg. Wed-nes-day. ‘Say it silly’!