Activities for the day 

Start each day by speed reading words in one of the Reading Challenges. It is really important that we read many words instantly to build up fluency and speed. Go and choose your challenge now by clicking the man below! 

All worksheets to accompany the following activities can be found on Teams. Please complete all tasks before handing in your work. Don't forget to use the 'turn in' function when you have finished your work.  Also look out for feedback when I return your work. 

Maths        

10 in 10 (10 minutes of mental maths)

Click on Hit the Button icon opposite!

Y1- Choose: Doubles up to 10

Y2- Choose: Doubles up to 10 or as a challenge Doubles from 5 to 15

Y1: Count in 2s

https://vimeo.com/505658511

                                                                                                               
Y2: Draw Pictograms (2, 5 and 10)

https://vimeo.com/504483835

Y1 Phonics

Alternative 'ai' spelling: ai, a, ey, a-e, eigh

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2u8bHSkJVw&ab_channel=MrT%27sPhonics

Y2 Babcock Spelling

-el ending spelling after the letters m, n, r, v, w in words E.g. camel, towel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvNeBxVuXxI&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=Nessy 

English

Discussion: Should animals be kept in zoos?

Lesson 8: To write a discussion (Part 2)

Yesterday we wrote the title and the introduction. In this lesson, we will write an argument for and against keeping animals in zoos. You do not need to write as much as the teacher! This is just a guide. Some of you will want to and that is fine!  Below are the expectation for each year group:

Y1: Write 1 sentence for and 1 sentence against keeping animals in zoos and give the reasons. Start each sentence like this:

'Some people think animals should be kept in zoos because ...'

'Some people think animals should not be kept in zoos because ...'

Don't forget to use a capital letter, finger spaces and a full stop. 

Challenge (optional): give more than one reason using the conjunction 'and' to join ideas. 

Y2: Write 1-2 sentences for keeping animals in zoos and 1-2 sentences against keeping animals in zoo giving reasons. Start each sentence like this: 

'Some people think animals should be kept in zoos because ...'

'Some people think animals should not be kept in zoos because ...'

Use 'and' if you are giving more than one reason. Don't forget to use a capital letter, finger spaces and a full stop. 

Challenge (optional): Use 'Firstly, Secondly and Thirdly' (if you do a third sentence) to start your sentences. 

Topic

Science: Microhabitats and minibeasts!

Minibeasts live in microhabitats. They are invertebrates which means they do not have a backbone. They are small animals like spiders, slugs, butterflies and caterpillars. We often call them 'creepy-crawlies'. Watch the video presentation below to find out more about minibeasts and complete the matching activity on Teams. 

Have a go at drawing some of your own minibeasts if you like! Follow the link to the really simple tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcUqwwTE6g4&ab_channel=CamPlapp

Click on the book below to listen to Superworm by Julia Donaldson! 

Daily Reading

You must read your reading book every day, just as we do in school. We do this after lunch but you can do it whenever you like! An adult must sign your diary to show this has taken place. You can of course read some of your own books at home to supplement reading. It would be great if this could be recorded in your diary too.  

Additional Activities 

• Practise reading any graphemes sent home
• Practise your multiples and play on TT Rockstars (your login is in your diary and multiples have been set)
• Practise spelling common exception words in your diary (Spelling Challenge)
• Speed read words in your Reading Challenge booklet
• Share your 100 book with your family