Tuesday 3rd June
Grammar Warm Up
LC: to identify parenthesis and how it is punctuated within sentences
When we are writing, we can add extra words to a sentence to give more information or explanation.
We call the extra words that have been added
a parenthesis.
Brackets, dashes or commas (punctuation that we use to help us add those extra words) are sometimes called
parentheses. (plural)
Watch the video to learn more about this.
LC: to make predictions based on details stated and implied
What connections did we make?
We are going to be reading ....
Who was Shakespeare?
Watch the video to find out more about this great English playwright.
What is a play Script?
A play script is a piece of writing
written for the stage.
- A play script will include a list of characters (at the very beginning).
- It may be divided into acts which are then divided into scenes.
- Each scene will have a description of the setting at the start and then the characters' dialogue.
- Dialogue is set out with the character's name on the left, then a colon then the dialogue (without speech marks).
- Stage directions for the actors are written every now and again in italics and brackets.
Look at the texts below.
Which ones are playscripts? How do you know?
Macbeth Act 1 Scene 3
Macbeth original playscript Shakespeare
Macbeth retold by Marcia Williams
/i/video/1_-_The_Weird_Sisters_Act_1_Scenes_1-3.mp4
LC: To be able to convert between centimetres and millimetres.
Complete the RIC.
LC: to demonstrate active reading strategies, making connections, inferring and making predictions
We have encountered this story before and read some parts of it earlier in the year when we were learning how writers put clues in the text from which we can make inferences about the characters.
Let's make some predictions about the story.
Tell your talk partner
- what genre of book this is
- what you think will happen in the story
Use these prompts for help:
Make notes around the image in your book, asking questions about the text.
For example:
I am interested by the word 'curse' in the title because it makes me think .....
Tuesday 3rd June 2025
LC: To identify rules we have to follow who makes them and the consequences if we do something that is against the rules.
Year 5 Key Question
Where can we find guidance about how to live our lives?
Focus Question
Do people need laws to guide them?
What rules about our behaviour do we have to follow?
This can be at school or at home.
Write down three that are relevant to you and who makes each of them.
One of our human rights is freedom of expression
Article 14
Do you think it is fair that you have to follow rules that you have not made yourself?
What if we want to do something that is against the rules?
Write down your thoughts.
Tuesday 3rd June 2025
LC: To know what to do to ensure good hygiene routines. (health and wellbeing)
What does good hygiene look like?
- Showering or bathing every day.
- Washing hands with soap and water often.
- Washing hair regularly.
- Brushing hair every day and getting haircuts when needed.
- Brushing teeth twice a day.
- Flossing once a day.
- Changing underwear daily and wearing clean clothes.
Can you create a flip a clip or keynote presentation about good personal hygiene?
