Friday 1st May 2026
RIC
R: Where is the letter being sent to?
I: Which words or phrases give you the impression this is an important topic for the author?
C: Find one word which means the same as ‘at once’.
Friday 1st May 2026
LC: To summarise a character using evidence from across a text.
Text: Lord Vex the Cruel Ruler
Paragraph 1:
Lord Vex ruled the land with a cold heart. He ordered his guards to collect extra taxes from the villagers, even when they had very little. Many people struggled to buy food because of his harsh demands.
Paragraph 2:
Whenever someone complained, Lord Vex became furious. He would shout loudly and send people away without listening to their problems. The villagers were too frightened to speak up.
Paragraph 3:
One winter, when the weather was freezing, Lord Vex refused to help the poor. Instead, he stayed in his warm castle, enjoying large meals while others went hungry outside.
Independent Task:
Complete:
“Lord Vex is cruel because…”
Include:
- Reason 1 (paragraph 1)
- Reason 2 (paragraph 2)
- Reason 3 (paragraph 3)
Adapted Group 1:
Lord Vex
Paragraph 1:
Lord Vex was a cruel ruler.
He made the villagers pay extra taxes, even when they did not have much money.
Because of this, many people could not afford food.
Paragraph 2:
When people complained, Lord Vex became very angry.
He shouted at them and refused to listen.
The villagers felt too scared to speak up.
Paragraph 3:
One cold winter, Lord Vex would not help the poor.
He stayed inside his warm castle and ate big meals.
Outside, the villagers were cold and hungry.
Lord Vex is cruel because....
- Firstly, he…
- Secondly, he…
- Finally, he…
Adapted group 2:
Text: Lord Vex
Paragraph 1:
Lord Vex is not kind.
He takes money from people.
The people have little food.
Paragraph 2:
People talk to Lord Vex.
He gets angry.
He does not listen.
People feel scared.
Paragraph 3:
It is very cold.
Lord Vex stays warm inside.
He eats lots of food.
People are cold and hungry.
What is Lord Vex like?
Look at the story. Think about Lord Vex.
Tick the words that match Lord Vex:
☐ kind
☐ mean
☐ helpful
☐ angry
☐ caring
☐ unkind
Finish the sentence:
Lord Vex is ______ because ______.
Friday 1st May 2026
LC: To use inverted commas and adverb sentence starters in the resolution and ending of a story.
Use the teacher model to write the resolution and ending of your story.
Adverb starters:
When
later the next day soon after a few moments suddenly eventually just then immediately
Where
over in the corner in the dark room at the top of the stairs next to . . . behind . . .
beside . . . on top of . . . next to . . .
near . . .
How
excitedly quickly slowly carefully
sneakily gently happily sadly
gratefully cruelly carelessly cleverly
Remember a comma after a fronted adverbial or adverb.
Adapted
LC: Retell the story of A Matter of Loaf and Death.
Cut out the last picture and stick it in your book.
Your teacher will model a sentence for the end of the story.
Say then write your own sentence.
01.04.26
LC: To be able to classify triangles.
Adapted
Review
Blankety Blank
Choose one of these words to put into each sentence to complete them:
live bow minute polish close
I was certain I could run to the opposite side of the field in under a ______.
The boat sailed ______ to the island.
I _____ near the centre of town.
The ____ was made from natural material.
Warsaw is the _______ capital city.
It was difficult to see the ________ creature.
The famous actor forgot to ____ at the end of the play.
The guard would often ______ his boots.
The reporter was _____ on TV from a busy street in London.
The business was due to ______ at the end of February.
Learning
Focus: Spell correctly and distinguish between multisyllabic homographs with alternate stress patterns, e.g. desert, object, present.
Clap the syllables in the following words:
desert object present record project
conduct
Read the following sentences with me:
The Sahara desert can be found in Africa.
Let's say the word desert again, as we said it in the sentence.
Clap the syllables. Where is the stress?
(It is the first syllable - we say DES-ert)
Now read this sentence with me.
The captain promised he would never desert his team.
Let's say the word desert again, as we said it in the sentence.
Clap the syllables. Where is the stress?
(It's the second syllable: des-ERT)
The word desert is an example of a homograph that sounds different because the stress moves.
Now let's explore some more examples.
She was excited to unwrap her birthday present.
Where is the stress in the word present?
(It's the first syllable: PRES-ent)
She was nervous to present the award.
Where is the stress in the word present?
(It's the second syllable: pre-SENT)
The class studied the mysterious object in history.
Where is the stress in the word object?
(It's the first syllable: OB-ject)
I had to object when the game was unfair.
Where is the stress in the word object?
(It's the second syllable: ob-JECT)
Practise and Apply
Super Sentence Spellers Spell correctly each of the words I say to complete the sentences.
I saw a new ____________ opening on the high street.
It's possible for some animals to survive in the hot ________________ .
In ____________________ , the weather can be the opposite of winter. I had to ______________, therefore, the rule was changed.
Friday 1st May 2026
LC: To explain how Sikhs show that everyone is equal.
These videos show many ways in which the Sikh value of equality is demonstrated at the Gurdwara.
As you are watching, make notes about how the Sikh value of equality is demonstrated at the Gurdwara.
Charlie and Blue go to a Gurdwara
Now talk with your talk partner. How many different ways did you note? Did they notice anything additional?
In your books, write about all of the different ways how, at the Gurdwara, Sikhs show that all people are equal.
You can use bullet points if you want to.
At the Gurdwara, Sikhs demonstrate their values of equality by . . .
Adapted
Draw pictures and write one word.
At the Gurdwara, Sikhs demonstrate their values of equality by . . .
At a Gurdwara, Sikhs show that everyone is equal.
Everyone sits on the floor together, so no one is more important than anyone else.
People eat together in the Langar, and the food is free for everyone.
Everyone covers their head and takes off their shoes, so they all follow the same rules.
People help by doing Seva, like cooking and cleaning.
This shows that everyone is the same and should be treated kindly.