Wednesday 14th October

Handwriting Lesson 2 

The phonetic alphabet is a special code that helps people say and understand letters clearly, especially when speaking over the phone, radio or when there is lots of background noise.

Instead of just saying a letter, each letter has a special code word.

For example:

A = Alpha

B = Bravo

C = Charlie

D = Delta

This helps prevent mistakes because some letters can sound very similar when spoken.

For example, if someone says “B”, you might hear “D”. But if they say “Bravo”, it is much clearer which letter they mean.

 

Can you write your own name using the code words? 

SHAFIQ = 

Sierra, hotel, alpha, foxtrot, India, Quebec.  

Copy the phonetic alphabet code into your handwriting books. 

 Wednesday 14th October 2026.

LC: To use notes to create an effective plan  for a non-chronological report. 

 

Use your QUAD notes to do your plan for both topics. 

 

 Teacher model

 Adapted: 

LC: To plan and write down what to write about noting ideas,  key words and new vocabulary. 

Look back and recap the facts you have been learning about toys and the Olympic games in Ancient Greece. use your notes to complete the planning. 

14.10.26

LC: To be able to identify and name the prime numbers; to be able to recognise prime numbers as numbers that only have two factors.

 

Adapted

 

 

 Wednesday 14th  October 2026

LC: To recognise that everyone should be treated equally. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Only boys are chosen to play football.”

Is this fair or unfair? Why?

Sometimes fairness isn’t always “treating everyone the same,” but giving everyone what they need to succeed.

We are all different, but we are all equal.

 

Activity

In groups you will be given one of the scenarios below.

Act out the unfair situation first, then replay it showing equality and respect. 

Present to the class and discuss how feelings changed.

 

The Football Game

Scenario: A group is picking teams for football. One child is left out because they are not as fast.

The Group Project

Scenario: A team is working on a poster. One pupil’s ideas are ignored because others think they’re “too quiet.”

The Lunchtime Table

Scenario: A new student from another country sits down at lunch. Some pupils move away because “they’re different.”

Wednesday 14th October 2026

 LC: To investigate the effects of water resistance.

We are going to drop the modelling clay 3D shapes that we made last week, into a container of water and measure how long it takes to sink to the bottom.

• Use a timer or stopwatch.

• Do three attempts for each shape (that’s why there are 3 columns: Attempt 1, Attempt 2, Attempt 3).

From the investigation, I found that.............

This is because...............

(key words: water resistant, streamlined, hyrdro dynamic, drag, sank)

 Adapted: 

Have a go at the experiment and use the stop watch to time how long each shape took to reach the bottom. 

 

Judaism: Joseph and His Dreams

Genesis 37–45

Theme: Jealousy, forgiveness and making better choices

Key message: Our actions have consequences, but people can change and relationships can be repaired.

British Values: Rule of law, mutual respect and individual liberty
UNCRC: Article 19 – Children have the right to be protected from violence and harm.
Article 12 – Children have the right to express their views and be listened to.

Have you ever felt jealous?

Jealousy is a normal feeling. We might feel it when someone gets something we wanted, wins something or receives lots of attention. The important thing is what we do with that feeling.

Introduce Joseph, whose story appears in the Torah and the Bible.

The story

Joseph had eleven brothers.

Their father, Jacob, loved his sons, but Joseph was treated as particularly special. Joseph was given a special robe.

Joseph also had unusual dreams.

In one dream, Joseph and his brothers were tying bundles of grain. Joseph's bundle stood up while the others gathered around and bowed to it.

Joseph's brothers were already jealous. Hearing about his dreams made their feelings even stronger.

Eventually, their jealousy led them to make a terrible choice.

They sold Joseph to traders, and Joseph was taken to Egypt.

Joseph's life changed completely.

However, over many years, Joseph eventually became an important leader in Egypt. When a terrible famine came, Joseph was responsible for managing food.

One day, his brothers came to Egypt desperately looking for food.

They did not recognise Joseph.

Joseph now had a choice.

He had power over the very people who had treated him so badly.

Eventually, Joseph revealed who he was.

Rather than taking revenge, Joseph chose reconciliation and forgiveness, and the family was reunited.

Think about it

What choices did Joseph's brothers make because of jealousy?

When Joseph became powerful, what could he have done?

Why might forgiveness have been difficult for Joseph?

Does forgiving somebody mean that what they did was acceptable?

That final question is particularly valuable. Explain simply that forgiveness doesn't mean pretending something hurtful never happened. It can mean choosing not to seek revenge and trying to move forward.

UNCRC and British Values

Article 19: every child should be protected from violence, abuse and harm. Joseph's brothers treated him very badly; jealousy did not excuse their actions.

Connect to mutual respect and the rule of law. Feelings are important, but they don't give us permission to hurt other people.

Reflection

Think of a time when you have felt jealous, angry or upset. You cannot always choose your feelings, but you can choose what you do next.

Finish with:

May we have the courage to make good choices, the strength to say sorry when we get things wrong, and the wisdom to forgive when we are ready.