Monday 27th April 2026

 

RIC

R:  Why did people travel to Hopkinsville in 2017? 

I: Who is the intended audience for this text?

C: What effect do you think the author intended by using the word flocked? 

Monday 27th April 2026

LC: To identify the main idea in each paragraph.

Teacher model: 

Text: Max the Mischievous Monkey

Paragraph 1:
Max the monkey lived in the tallest tree in the jungle. He loved watching the other animals and thinking of ways to make them laugh. Every morning, he would swing from branch to branch, looking for something fun to do.

What is a main idea?

Independent:

Identify the main idea for the next two paragraphs. 

Paragraph 2:
One day, Max spotted a basket of bananas that belonged to the elephants. Instead of asking, he quietly crept down, grabbed a banana, and hid it behind his back. Then he made silly faces as if nothing had happened.

This paragraph is about: 

Paragraph 3:
When the elephants realised their bananas were missing, Max couldn’t stop giggling. He jumped out and returned the fruit, laughing loudly. Although he sometimes caused trouble, he always made sure no one stayed upset for long.

This paragraph is about: 

Challenge: 

Explain why that is the main idea in each paragraph.

Adapted group 1: 

One day, Max spotted a basket of bananas that belonged to the elephants. Instead of asking, he quietly crept down, grabbed a banana, and hid it behind his back. Then he made silly faces as if nothing had happened.

Paragraph 2:
This paragraph is about:
A) Max sharing bananas with the elephants
B) Max taking a banana and hiding it
C) Max going to sleep
D) Max helping the elephants

When the elephants realised their bananas were missing, Max couldn’t stop giggling. He jumped out and returned the fruit, laughing loudly. Although he sometimes caused trouble, he always made sure no one stayed upset for long.

Paragraph 3:
This paragraph is about:
A) Max running away from the elephants
B) Max feeling sad and alone
C) Max giving the banana back and making others laugh
D) Max eating all the bananas

Adapted Group 2:

What is a main idea?

The main idea is what the paragraph is mostly about.

Teacher Model:
“Sam has a dog. The dog is big and fluffy. The dog likes to play.”

 Main idea: This is about Sam’s dog.

Text: Max the Mischievous Monkey

Paragraph 1:
Max the monkey lived in a tall tree in the jungle.
He liked to watch the other animals.
He also liked to make them laugh.

What is this paragraph about?
A) Max sleeping
B) Max living in a tree and having fun 
C) Max eating bananas
D) Max feeling sad

Paragraph 2:
One day, Max saw some bananas.
They belonged to the elephants.
Max took a banana and hid it.

What is this paragraph about?
A) Max sharing food
B) Max taking a banana 
C) Max climbing a tree
D) Max playing a game

Paragraph 3:
The elephants saw their bananas were gone.
Max laughed and gave the banana back.
He liked to make others happy.

What is this paragraph about?
A) Max running away
B) Max being sad
C) Max giving the banana back and making others happy 
D) Max losing food

Monday 27th April 2026

 

Grammar

Inverted Commas - Invent

Write a short conversation between Gromit and Fluffles when they are locked in the cupboard. Remember to use all of the correct punctuation.

Challenge

Can you use different synonyms correctly for 'said' each time? Can you put the reporting clause in different places?

LC:  To be able to develop a new story based on a plot structure. 

Today we will be planning a new story using the plot pattern we explored on Friday. 

Choose: 

What might the man be called?

Alfred              Charlie         Archibald            Wesley 

Thomas        Bernard          Samuel                                           

What pet might the man have?

cat                 rabbit                         chicken

           guinea pig              parrot     

What might the pet be called?   

Fluffy               Archie            Annie                  Bert       Bertha           Polly                Percy                  Prince

Princess       Flossy             Freddy                 Freda               

What jobs might the main characters do?

Newsagents (Publishing and delivering newspapers

Greengrocers (growing and delivering fruit and vegetables) 

Dairymen (Bottling and delivering milk)

Florists (Growing and delivering flowers)

Confectioners (Making and delivering sweets)

Cheesemakers

Cakemakers

What might the female be called?

Petunia        Violet              Betty         Collette             Jennifer          Buttercup           Flora               Dorothy   

Adapted     

LC: Retell the story of  A Matter of Loaf and Death.

Cut out the first picture and stick it in your book.

Your teacher will model a sentence for the opening of the story.

Say then write your own sentence.

27.04.26

LC: Perimeter and area. 

Adapted Group 2:

LC: Ordering events.

Wednesday 7th May 2025

LC: To reflect on the benefits of living in a diverse community.

What is diversity?

au cc 2548554 differences within our communities powerpoint ver 4.pdf

Talk partners: Why do you think it is important to live in a diverse community? 

t2 p 216 embrace our differences powerpoint 2 ver 3.pdf

  

The Ten Commandments – Living Well Together

Long ago, the Israelites were given rules called the Ten Commandments to help them live well.

The Ten Commandments teach us to:

• Worship God
• Respect God’s name
• Keep a special day for rest
• Respect parents
• Not hurt others
• Not steal
• Not lie
• Not be jealous

These rules helped people live in peace—and they still guide people today.

Reflection:
Think quietly: Which of these rules helps people get along the most?

Discussion:
Turn to a partner: Which commandment do you think is most important today?