English Home Learning
Week Beginning - 18.01.2021 Click the link below for an overview
This week…
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Monday (10:20 – 11:20am) Grammar – Prefixes ‘Mis’ and ‘Dis’
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Tuesday (10:20 – 11:20am) English – Diary entry - First Paragraph
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Wednesday (10:20 – 11:20am) English – Diary entry - Second Paragraph
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Thursday (10:20 – 11:20am) English – Diary entry - Third Paragraph
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Friday (10:20 – 12:15pm) Guided Reading – Recount Texts
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Remember:
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I’ve also added in some misconceptions? Did you notice them? Please see the link below to access the Grammar input.
Monday 18
th
January 2021
10:20 – 11:20 (AM)
Prefixes
YouTube Link
Recap – Prefix ‘Un’
Last week we learnt about the prefix ‘Un’
What does the prefix un- mean? It means ‘not’. unhappy unkind uncover Not happy. Not kind.
To take a cover off so it is not covered.
Today we will continue to look at
prefixes.
This week we will look at the prefixes – ‘mis’ and ‘dis’.
What is a prefix?
What is a root word?
What is a Prefix?
A prefix is added to the beginning of a word to make a new word.
Most prefixes are added to the
beginning of root
words without any
changes in spelling.
prefix root word prefix + root word
dis- connect disconnect
mis- take mistake
un- cover uncover
Prefix – ‘dis’
It is important to understand the definitions of
prefixes because they help us figure out the
meanings of any new words we come across. Think about the different words which can be
created through adding the prefix dis-, like
disconnect.
Prefix – ‘dis’
What does the prefix dis- mean?
It means ‘not’ or ‘the opposite of’.
dislike disconnect
disobey
Do not like something.
Break a connection so it is not connected any more.
Add the prefix ‘dis’ to these words to make new ones…
connect
courage
order
dis
courage
dis
connect
dis
order
What is a root word? Can you identify the root words?
disclose
disinfect
discomfort
disclaim
Watch this video for an explanation about root words.
https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=XK74p Mdw0no
Can you think of any root words?
Prefix - ‘mis’
Think about the different words
which can be created through
adding the prefix mis-, like
mistake.
Prefix – ‘Mis
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What does the prefix mis- mean?
It means ‘wrong’ or ‘false’.
mistake misread misplace
Do something wrong.
When you wrongly read something.
Add the prefix ‘mis’ to these words to make new ones…
dial
record
evaluate
mis
record
mis
dial
mis
evaluate
What do all these words have in common? What are the root words?
Misuse
Misreport
Let’s test your knowledge:
When you click the answer it will go
green
if you
are correct!
Which is the correct prefix for the
underlined word?
You will have to be punished if you behave.
mis-Which is the correct prefix for the
underlined word?
I can't find the remote. It seems to have appeared.
mis-Which is the correct prefix for the
underlined word?
If you type your password, you will have to type it in again.
mis-Task – Prefixes ‘Mis and Dis’
Storms Black Panthers
Further Challenge – following slides.
Monday (AM) – Prefixes Further Challenge
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great work you have completed.
Tuesday 19
th
January 2021
(10:20 – 11:20 AM)
English
Recap – Rat Island
Recap
What did we learn about last lesson? What happened in chapter 3?
What is a balanced argument?
Please click the link below to access the text via Bug Club.
Chapter 3
- Tam Spratley has been called up by the captain Ezekiel Tombs.
- The captain has asked Tam to be his eyes on the ship. - He wants Tam to spy on the rest of the pirates.
- In return, he will be rewarded with gold. This now puts Tam in a dilemma, what should he do?
Please click the link below to access the text via Bug Club.
Diary Entry – Tam Spratley
What is a diary entry?
A diary entry is a personal record of events, thoughts, and feelings.
What are the features of a diary entry?
What are the different types of tenses? Can you give
any examples?
Which tense is a diary entry usually written in? Listen to the audio below
Tam’s life before he was a cabin boy
Tam’s Diary – Task
Storms – See next page for sentence openers and word mats. BP/Hulks – I have attached a support page with word mats and a diary entry checklist.
Storms – Sentence Openers
Please the next page for word mats.
Remember to include: - Adjectives - ENP’s Help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xhwj S4zEZDM
Support Page
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Wednesday 20
th
January 2021
(10:20 – 11:20 AM)
English
Tam’s life as a cabin boy
Tam’s life as
a cabin boy.
- Did you have any different points?
- How would you describe Tam’s life as a cabin boy?
Paragraph 2 – Tam’s life as a cabin boy
example
Paragraph 2 – Tam’s life as a cabin boy
Storms – See the next page for sentence openers.
Black panthers/Hulks – Support page
REMEMBER – YOU ARE TAM!
Support Page
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Thursday 21
stJanuary 2021
(10:20 – 11:20 AM)
English –
Tam Spratley’s Diary
Recap – Rat Island
Discuss
What did we learn about during yesterdays session? What did we include in our second paragraph?
Re-read Chapter 3
https://www.activelearnprimary.co.uk/resource/20740 9
Paragraph 3 – Tam’s Dilemma
What is Tam’s dilemma?
Task – Paragraph 3
Storms – see next page for sentence openers BP/Hulks – Word mats included
Support Page
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Friday 22
nd
January 2021
(10:20 – 12:15PM)
Guided Reading
Recount Texts
What is a recount? What are the
features of a recount? Discuss
Once you have a had a think. Slide the yellow box to reveal the answers.
Can you think of a text type similar to a recount?
Watch the video below.
The purpose of a recount
Some examples include: - A diary
- A science report - A police report
Can you remember what a time conjunction is?
Comparing texts
Look at both of these texts. Read through them, what are the
similarities? What do you notice? Are there any differences?
Comparing texts
Some of the differences include: - The structure - Dear diary
- The diary entry is written in first person whereas the first recount text is not.
- The recount text about floods in Pakistan is a lot more factual in comparison to the diary entry.
Storms – Recount
- Read the text
- Underline the key features - Circle any unfamiliar words
Use a dictionary and the internet to help you find the
definition of your unfamiliar words.
Storms – Questions
Today we will focus on retrieval questions.
These are questions that ask you to find factual information within a text.
You are unlikely to be asked to explain your answers in a retrieval question.
Further Challenge – Think of your own retrieval question.
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great work you have completed.
Hulks and Black Panthers – Recount
- Read the text
- Underline the key features - Circle any unfamiliar words
Use a dictionary and the internet to help you find the
definition of your unfamiliar words.
Black Panthers and On Fire - Questions
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