Homework due Friday, 6th July 2018:

Homework due Friday, 6^th July 2018:

Your task this week is to write a recount of our school trip to Richmond Synagogue. Try to use some of the words below in black. Don’t forget to use capital letters and full stops.

•First

•then

•next    

•also

•after

•because

•Finally

Here are some words below to help you with your recount:

Richmond Synagogue

worship

Torah

scroll

Shabbat

tallith

kippot

mezuzah

Hebrew

Homework due Friday, 29th June 2018:

Homework due Friday, 29^th June 2018:

We have been learning all about discussion texts and balanced arguments. For your homework this week, I'd like you to write a discussion of the following question: 

Do dogs make better pets than cats?

Remember to:

-Write an introduction that explains what you are discussing.

-Write arguments FOR and AGAINST, backed up with good reasons.

-Include a conclusion that sums up and explains your decision.

Try to include the following:

-      Sentence starters to add information to your argument (Furthermore, In addition, Indeed, Moreover).

-      Sentence starters to introduce a different side of the argument (However, On the other hand, In contrast).

-      Conjunctions (because, as a result, hence).

-      Generalisers (some people, many pet owners).

-      Interesting words to introduce opinions (think, claim, suggest, believe).

I'm looking forward to reading your discussions!

Homework due Friday, 22nd June 2018:

Homework due Friday, 22^nd June 2018:

As a part of our school values work we have been looking at different communities. For your homework this week we would like you to research the country you were given for the World Cup. Find out the information below AND two more interesting facts!

1.   The continent of the country

2. Foods they like to eat

3. Main languages spoken

4. Main religions

5. Label it on the map below

Homework due Friday, 15th June 2018:

Homework due Friday, 15^th June 2018:

For the next few weeks in Literacy we will be studying and writing discussion texts using causal conjunctions.

TASK: Write out the sentences below and fill in the gaps using the causal conjunctions  in the box. Please note: you may have to look up the meaning of some of the words to be able to use them correctly.

Homework due Friday, 8th June 2018:

Homework due Friday, 8^th June 2018:

Next term we will be learning all about the Romans. You may choose one of the following projects to complete over half term.

1) Research, design and make a Roman shield. Write instructions to explain how to make it

2) Research, design and make a Roman villa. Write instructions to explain how to make it.

3) Research the Romans and create a poster to show your findings. Think about things like homes, daily life, jobs, clothes/fashions and entertainment.