Monday

What Are Determiners?

Determiners are words that go before nouns to tell us which one, how many, or whose something is.
They help us be specific about the noun.

💬 Types of Determiners (with examples)

Articles – tell us if something is specific or general.
- a, an, the
- e.g. a dog, an apple, the moon
Demonstratives – point out which thing.
- this, that, these, those
- e.g. this book, those shoes
Possessives – show ownership.
- my, your, his, her, its, our, their
- e.g. my cat, their house
Quantifiers – show how many or how much.
- some, many, few, several, each, every, all
- e.g. many people, some water
Numbers – exact amounts.
- one, two, three etc.
- e.g. three apples, one balloon

Practice Questions

A. Identify the Determiner

Underline the determiner in each sentence.

I saw a lion at the zoo.
My brother is taller than me.
Those biscuits smell delicious.
She has three pencils in her bag.
We don’t have any milk left.

20.10.25

LC: To add and subtract unlike fractions

Monday 20th October

LC: To create a job advertisement.

What Makes a Good Persuasive Poster?

1. A Clear Purpose

Know what you're trying to persuade people to do.
Are you trying to sell something, promote an event, or encourage change?

2. Bold Title or Slogan

Big, catchy words that grab attention.
Make it easy to remember.

3. Eye-Catching Design

Use bright colours, interesting fonts, and bold headings.
Include images or drawings to help your message stand out.

4. Persuasive Language

Use persuasive techniques like:

Emotive language – "amazing," "unforgettable," "life-changing"
Rhetorical questions – “Have you ever dreamed of walking into a story?”
Exaggeration – "The best experience of your life!"
Alliteration – "Magical, mysterious, marvellous!"

5. Key Information

Make sure the poster tells the audience:

What it is
When it’s happening (if it’s an event)
Where it is
How to get involved

6. Call to Action

Tell your audience what to do next.

Job Advert: Help Wanted at The Nowhere Emporium!

Do you believe in magic?
Do you have a wild imagination and a brave heart?
Then The Nowhere Emporium is looking for YOU!

The Nowhere Emporium, a magical shop that appears and disappears all over the world (and beyond!), is searching for a new Junior Wonder-Maker to join our team of mysterious and marvellous staff.

Job Title:

Junior Wonder-Maker ✨

Location:

Somewhere. Nowhere. Everywhere.

Job Description:

As a Junior Wonder-Maker, your job will be to:

Help design new magical rooms inside the Emporium
Welcome curious visitors from all over the world (and other realms!)
Care for enchanted creatures and unusual artefacts
Make sure the magic never fades!

You will need to be:

Imaginative and creative
Brave in the face of the unknown
Kind to all creatures (even the invisible ones)
A good team player
Able to keep secrets… big ones.

Experience:

No experience needed — just a big imagination and a little bit of wonder in your heart.

Perks of the Job:

Free travel through time and space
A lifetime supply of stardust
Magical lunch breaks (with floating sandwiches)
A chance to write your own room in the Emporium!

Apply before the Emporium disappears again!
Send your letter of application to Mr Silver and the Shopkeepers of Wonder.

The wind howled through the empty street as Maya clutched the strange, rusted key in her hand. She had found it hidden beneath a loose brick in her garden wall. A small tag was tied to it with string. The tag read only one word: “Library.”

Maya’s heart thudded. The old village library had been closed for years—ever since the fire. Everyone said it was haunted, but Maya wasn’t sure she believed that. She glanced at the key again. It was cold and heavy, and somehow, it seemed to be pulling her toward the dark building at the end of the road.

Taking a deep breath, she slipped the key into her pocket and started to walk.

R – Retrieve

(Find information directly from the text)

Where did Maya find the key?
What was written on the tag?
What building had been closed for years?

I – Interpret

(Read between the lines and explain what’s happening)
4. How do you think Maya feels as she holds the key? Use evidence from the text.
5. What might the phrase “it seemed to be pulling her toward the dark building” suggest about the key?

C – Choice

(Think about the author’s language and choices)
6. Why do you think the author used the word “howled” to describe the wind?
7. How does the author create a sense of mystery in this extract?

2015 reading answer booklet.pdf

Monday 20 October

LC: To describe what micro-organisms are, and know that they are living things.

Micro-organisms are living things

Grouping micro-organisms