St James the Great Catholic Primary SchoolCLASS 3

Home Learning Grid Week beginning Monday 8th June 2020Don’t forget to email one piece of work that you have completed and are proud of to me on Wednesday. year3@stjamesthegreat.southwark.sch.uk Then watch out on the school website on Friday to see our celebration of work.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday FridayEnglish Book: Flotsam

LI: To infer meaning from illustrations. SC: I can look closely at images from the book. I can answer questions about these images.

Look at the next few images from the book and answer these questions:

What is the very last photo from the camera of?

What is the girl holding in her hand in the photo?

What does the boy use to take a closer look at the photos?

How do you think the boy feels looking at these photos? Why?

What do you think the boy is wondering about the photos?

What questions do you have about the photos?

You can see the book: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MTKWnxzqvMOnly go up to

LI: To predict what might happens next in the story.SC: I can predict what happens next in the story based on what I already know. I can use conjunctions to justify my answer.

What do we know about this story so far?

Mum and Dad are getting ready to go home.

What do you think the boy will do next with the camera?

Think about what the last few photos on the camera were. This can help you with your prediction and explaining the reasoning behind it.

Activity:

To predict what might happen next in the story and justify my answer, referring to what I know already from the book.

Challenge:To not use ‘because’ as your only conjunction. Think of other conjunctions to use. I will put a conjunction word mat in the

LI: To infer meaning from illustrations. SC: I can look closely at images from the book. I can answer questions about these images.

Look at the last few images from the book and answer these questions:

What does the boy do with the camera?

Why do you think he has chosen to do this?

How is he able to take a picture?

What is he holding in his hand?

Why has he chosen to hold this in his picture?

Why did he throw the camera into the sea?

Do you think the boy should have kept the camera? Why?

Where do you predict the camera might go now?

Do you think the first few photos we saw from the camera were real? Justify your answer?

You can see the book: https://www.youtu

LI: To write a diary in role.SC: I can write a diary in role. I can include verbs and adverbs to describe movement. I may include noun phrases for description.

Over today and tomorrow I would like you to write a diary in role as the boy in the book.

What is a diary? What typical features of diary writing should I see?

We have worked really hard on our inference skills throughout this book. So I know your diaries will be amazing!

Recap the whole book using the video to help you. You can also refer back to our first week on this book, where you wrote the beginning of the story.

Don’t forget to describe at least 2 of the photos you find on the camera: this is where I should see your noun phrase work!

Remember to take your time and think before you write your sentence. Always

LI: To continue writing a diary in role. SC: I can write a diary in role. I can include verbs and adverbs to describe movement. I may include noun phrases for description.

Today you are going to continue writing your diary entry.

You can look at the video again to help you.

Remember to read over your work, as you go, to check for any missing words or missing punctuation.

When you finish, check your diary against the success criteria like I would in class. Have you included: Verbs and adverbs to describe movement?Noun phrases for description?

Extra things to check:Punctuation.Use of past tense.Is it sequenced?Did you use paragraphs?

page 26, 2.44 minutes in the video.

resources to help you.

be.com/watch?v=3MTKWnxzqvMYou can watch all the video now.

remember quality over quantity.

Challenge:To use paragraphs!

I can’t wait to read your diary entries!

Spellings and times table for the week:

Words ending in the suffix -alnaturaloccasionalactualaccidentalmedicalnationalcapitalvocalsensationalpersonalSee resources below to help you learn theses- handwriting practise and a word search.

Recap on your 3 and 6 times tables. Don’t forget to use hit the button to build your speed. https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button

Reading(30 minute session)Book:A Necklace of Raindrops

LI: To identify genres of books.SC: I can identify genres of books.

What genres of books do you know?

What clues from the front cover can you use to help you recognise the genre?

Activity:Look at the covers of the different books in the resource section. What genres are these books? Use the word bank to help you.

Extension:Which genre of book do you like? Give a reason for your answer.

LI: To predict a story from the cover.SC: I can make a prediction about what I think this story will be about based on the front cover.

Look at the front cover of our new book, see resources.

What is the title of our new book?

What can you see on the cover?

What genre do you think this book will be?

Activity:Write a prediction based on the front cover of the book. Don’t forget to justify your reasoning using conjunctions.

LI: To read fluently and retrieve information from a text.SC: I can read fluently and retrieve information from a text to answer questions.

Just to let you know, this book is made up of different stories. We will start by looking at the first story ‘A Necklace of Raindrops.’

Read the beginning section of this story and answer the questions below. See the resources.

LI: To make a prediction about what might happen next based on what has been read.SC: I can make a prediction about what might happen next based on what has been read.

Recap on what you read yesterday.

What have we learnt about the story so far?

So far we know that a man has helped the North Wind from the holly tree. The North Wind is giving the man a raindrop necklace for his daughter.

Is this necklace special? Is it magical?

Think about what you know about the North Wind

LI: To design your own necklace.SC: I can design my own special necklace.

Today I would like you to design your own magical necklace.

First draw it, what will it look like? Maybe you could have 6 rainbows or 7 mini unicorns or even 10 rain clouds hanging from it. Think about how many objects will be hanging on your necklace.

Then think about what your special necklace can do.Maybe it will give 6 wishes, or freeze time, or magic you to different places.

Activity:To design your own necklace and write a

so far. What could this necklace do?

Maybe each raindrop represents something. Have a think about what this necklace could do.

Activity:Write your prediction about what you think this necklace can do. Don’t forget to justify your reasons.

description to tell me what your special necklace can do.

Challenge:Think about having different objects on your necklace. Maybe each object can do something different?

Maths LI: To recognise equivalent fractions.SC: I can recognise equitant fractions.

See worksheets in resources.

You should be able to complete Ruby and Pearl. Diamond is your challenge!

When completing Pearl remember to count how many parts the shape is divided into first. Then think about how to find 1/3 or ¼ of that number.

LI: To add fractions with the same denominator.SC: I can add fractions that have the same denominator.

See worksheet below.

You should be able to complete Ruby and Pearl. Diamond is your challenge!

Remember when adding fractions with the same denominator you do not change the number of the denominator. You only add the numerator together.

LI: To subtract fractions with the same denominator.SC: I can subtract fractions with the same denominator.

See worksheet below.

You should be able to complete Ruby and Pearl. Diamond is your challenge!

Remember when subtracting fractions with the same denominator you do not change the number of the denominator. You only subtract the numerator.

LI: To solve word problems involving fractions.SC: I can solve word problems involving fractions. I can underline key words and numbers. I can answer the word problem with a sentence.

See worksheet below.

Mental maths test.

See worksheet below. If you can’t print these, then complete it on a piece of paper. Just make sure you include the date and question number.

Also this week make sure you keep practicing your 4,6,7 and 8 times tables, try the division facts too. You can use this website to keep building your speed:

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button

RETopic: Reconciliation.

LI: To discuss a story.

SC: I can discuss a story and answer questions.

Read the story below (see resources)

Activity:

Discuss the questions (see

Don’t forget at 12pm everyday to stop for a few minutes and reflect. Say our school prayer and remember that hopefully soon our world will be safe again, for us to go back to school.

LI: To retell a familiar story.SC: I can create a story board showing a familiar story.

Reread the story from session 1. Think about the main events that happened and what message this story is giving us.

Activity:Make a storyboard of the choices made by each son.

resources) with a family member.

Write down the message that you have taken from this story.

Key words: reconciliation, choice, sin, conscience, sorrow, confession.

Challenge:On the last box of the story board write a message to other Christians explaining how this story can help them to make better choices. 

See resources for a story board template.

Science

A Fun Science experiment for you to try at home

This week we are freezing our topic of plants (we will come back to this). Instead I would like you to try a fun experiment at home.

LI: To create fireworks in a jar.SC: I can observe what happens. I can create a diagram to describe what happens in the experiment.

Take a look in the resource section for instructions, there is also a section which will explain what is happening with the liquids.Once you have completed this draw a diagram to show what is happening. Don’t forget to label your diagram.

Have fun!

History/ GeographyTopic: Ancient Egypt

LI: To research the geographical characteristics of Egypt.SC: I can research the geographical features of Egypt.

Before we dive into Ancient Egypt, let’s find out a bit more about the country. Use this website to help you with your research: https://kids.kiddle.co/EgyptSee resources for worksheet.

PSHETopic: Aim High

LI:To identify personal goals and suggest actions I can take to achieve them.SC: I can identify actions and behaviour that help achieve goals. I can identify my own personal goals for the future. I can discuss ways I can achieve my goal.

Look at the slides below and complete the activity.

Key words: goal, aim, achievement, acomplishemnt, success, strive, target, improve.

DT The Bake Off!

LI: To bake delicious cookies.

Continuing with our baking theme, this week I would like you to bakedelicious cookies. Here is the link which provides you with the recipe and instructions, there is also a video to:https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/vintage-chocolate-chip-cookiesFollow the simple recipe and ask an adult to help you!

I can’t wait to see how theyturn out! Send me a photo. Mandarin

Remind yourself of the songs you learnt:Greeting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fm11XFw8uY

Family members:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uc7qd9xPpDY

Extended family members: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ug8RULhzNMA

Happy New Year: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc3tHFvM2zk

Colours: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHmkDmZVZt8PE Join in with Joe Wicks every morning at 9am! I will be joining in to Year 3! Try and encourage

your family to join in, fitness is good for everyone.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAxW1XT0iEJo0TYlRfn6rYQ

On Friday join in with Joe’s homework! I will be watching to see if your homework will be chosen

to be read out.

Resources for subjects

EnglishMonday

Tuesday

Wednesday

The End.

ThursdayAn example by Mrs Mc Namara:Dear Diary,

I had only been on the beach for a few minutes, and, already I was bored. Mum and Dad just sat under the parasol and read the newspaper. I decided to go and explore the beach. Out of the corner of my eye, I spotted a tiny, powder blue crab. I gently picked it up and began to examine it. I was so busy looking at the crab, I didn’t notice an enormous wave was racing towards the beach. Within seconds, I was twirling and tumbling beneath it, I didn’t know which way was up. But just as quick as it picked me up, it dumped me back on the sand.

I sat there for a few minutes, dazed, wondering just what had happened to me. I could feel something wet and slimy draped across my legs. I thought it was a snake. I was terrified. I was scared to look but I did look down. I was relieved to see it was just a piece of seaweed. I laughed out loud and called myself a scaredy cat. Then just beyond my legs I saw something glittering in the sunlight. I got up and crept towards it. It was blue in colour and the shape of a shoe box. It had a long leather looking strap attached to it. Cautiously, I picked it up and began to examine it. I was unsure what it was so I raced towards my parents. I was out of breath by the time I reached them. They thought something was wrong and looked concerned. “LOOK WHAT I FOUND!” I managed to blurt out, as I put the camera into their hands. “What is it? Can I keep it? What does it do?” I shouted…...

Reading

Monday:

A B C

D E F

G H I Word bank:

Tuesday

Wednesday:

Questions:1. Where do Mr Jones and his wife live?

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2. Why was the holly bush tossing and shaking? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

3. Who was stuck in the holly bush? __________________________________4. How do you think Mr Jones felt when he realised the man stuck in

the tree was the North Wind? _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

5. Find and copy the line from the text which tells us the North Wind was grateful to Mr Jones. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

6. Why are Mr Jones and his wife the ‘happiest people in the world’? _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Spellings

Maths Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

RE

Session 1:

Questions:

The first son

What did he choose to answer first?

Why do you think he chose as he did? How do you think he felt?

Can you think of some of the consequences of his choice?

Can you think of reasons why he changed his mind? How did he feel?

Do you think that was easy? Give reasons.

Have you ever done something like this? When ? Why?

The second son

What did the second son choose?

Why do you think he changed his mind?

How do you think he felt?

Have you ever done something like this? When? Why?

How do you think the father felt about his two sons?

Session 2: Science:

History/ Geography

PSHE

Activity 1:

Activity 2: