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Maple Class home learning for Monday 18th May 2020

Spellings – when the suffix ‘full’ is added to the end of a word, one of the ‘l’s’ has to be dropped (like hope=hopeful, use=useful)

Try these words, and put into sentences: 

Truth, play, fear, peace, dread, joy 

English – this week we are going to be looking at punctuation. Today we will think about capital letters. What are they? When do we use them? Can you write the alphabet in capital letters? Can you write a definition for when we use capital letters? Can you look for capital letters around the house? Can you spot any in the kitchen? Bathroom? Bedroom?

Maths – this week we will be learning about position and direction. Today, can you identify forwards and backwards directions? Can you walk forwards? Can you jump backwards? Play ‘Simon Says’ with someone in your family, using only forwards and backwards commands (e.g. Simon says take 3 steps forwards, Simon says take 4 steps backwards).

Theme – this week you will be in charge of your own learning about Japan. Below are some suggestions, but feel free to come up with your own ideas:

  • Did you write some questions about things you wanted to know about Japan in week 1? Have you answered them? If not, complete some research to find out. 
  • Research what animals are native to Japan. Have you seen any of them before? Draw and label some pictures. 
  • Make a presentation of everything you’ve learnt about Japan. It could be in the form of a poster, leaflet or you could tell someone else all you know. Maybe write a letter to a friend or family member to tell them, or make a call, FaceTime, Skype. 
  • Karaoke originated in Japan – why not hold a karaoke party with your family and sing along to your favourite songs. 
  • Write your own quiz about Japan.
  • Compare living in Japan to living in England. What would be the same? What would be different? 
  • Would you like to visit Japan. Tell someone else why or why not? 
  • Look at some of the other classes previous suggested activities on Japan – is there a craft activity you would like to try? 

I can’t wait to see how you round up your research and learning on Japan. Please email me or post on the Maple class facebook posts with what you’ve been up to. 

Thank you, Mrs Keeler.