Example English post 2

Example for Literacy Shed - Y3/4. 

The information is copied and slightly adapted from the teacher guidance (just in terms of language for children and parents). All information is from the free resources available from the Literacy Shed with the film.

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Today, we are going to be learning to use extended sentences to describe a setting.

Start by watching the first 10 seconds of the clip and stopping. 

What is in the water? What will it do? 

The film is called Marshmallows. 

Why do they think this is? 

Now watch the film and stop at 18 seconds. What do you think now? Have you changed your mind? 

Play the rest of the clip and stop at 1m20s. What do you think the boy will do? 

Play to the end.

Today you are going to become ‘Setting Sleuths’ and use your sleuthing skills to look for as many details about the setting as possible. On a sheet of paper, record as much information about the setting as you can remember. Now watch the film again, this time only pay attention to the setting and not the characters or the action.
How many other things do you notice, can they explain where they were? Could you use an expanded noun phrase? Can you describe where things were?

The moonlight was reflected on the ripples of the lake, there was a fire in the forest, there were

thick trees by the edge of the water. 

Could you start with preposition phrases?

 In the distance, there were mountains. Around the fire, there were stones. 

Go back to your sentences and to add detail and extend your sentence....

  There were thick trees by the edge of the water. 

Look at how this could be extended. 

There were several thick trees, with huge trunks, standing by the edge of the water. There were thick trees, which made good hiding places, by the edge of the water. 

Use the sentences above and your ideas to extend your sentences with additional information and detail. Send these to us at debeauvoirprimaryschool@gmail.com or send us a comment. 

Example English blog post

Kirsty has decided that she is planning not using Literacy Shed - therefore here is an example of a Year 2 blog post, based on her resources and ActivBoard. 

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This week, we are starting a new book. The title is a secret today because we are going to be writing predictions based on what we think the book might be about. 

Copies of the worksheets and activities are available to be collected from the school office or can be emailed. 

Send your predictions to debeauvoirprimaryschool@gmail.com or comment in the box below.

Example WRM blog

An example for the Year 2 first lesson in Maths - this could be repeated daily, just changing the link if needed and the focus of the lesson.

All classes could use the same template, including the White Rose Maths graphic.

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Today, we are going to be learning to Find three quarters using White Rose Maths (Summer Term, Week 1, Lesson 1). On the White Rose website there is a video lesson explaining the strategies you will need and providing exercises for you to practise at home. 

https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2/ 

Scroll down and find the tab for Summer Term - Week1 (w/c 20 April)

The worksheets form part of the home learning booklet available from school or can be accessed here: Week 1, lesson 1

Vooks ~ Storybooks Brought to Life!

Hi everyone!

I came across this incredible website that bring storybooks to life!

You can search specific titles or by themes... and it is free for teachers for one year!

https://www.vooks.com/teacher-appreciation

(I don't think it could be used for our blogs because parents would need an account but could definitely be used in the classroom!)

Steph 😊

Blog ideas

Hi everyone,

I hope you are all doing well. Just wanted to share a few links for curriculum learning on the blog. Happy blogging. 😊



Easy science experiments:

https://sciencebob.com/category/experiments/


Wildlife activity sheets:

https://www.wildlifewatch.org.uk/activity-sheets



Hazera 😸

'These are the Hands'

I hope this finds you well and having a nice break over the Easter holidays - just so you are all aware... St. Matthias and De Beauvoir schools are coming together to work on a collaborative project inspired by his poem, ‘These are the Hands’ by Michael Rosen. He wrote this poem to celebrate the 60th birthday of the NHS, and we thought it was a great opportunity to celebrate our amazing health service and the man himself.

These are the Hands

These are the hands
That touch us first
Feel your head
Find the pulse
And make your bed.

These are the hands
That tap your back
Test the skin
Hold your arm
Wheel the bin
Change the bulb
Fix the drip
Pour the jug
Replace your hip.

These are the hands
That fill the bath
Mop the floor
Flick the switch
Soothe the sore
Burn the swabs
Give us a jab
Throw out sharps
Design the lab.

And these are the hands
That stop the leaks
Empty the pan
Wipe the pipes
Carry the can
Clamp the veins
Make the cast
Log the dose
And touch us last.

Watch the video of the poem here.

Animation project

We will be creating an exciting animation based on the poem. We are asking the children to contribute drawings of the different jobs of the NHS or creating hand pictures etc. We are also asking for photographs of family members who work in the NHS- you are welcome to contribute also.

If you would like to contribute, we need:

•  Drawings of the different jobs the NHS do, as described in the poem. Line drawings in pencil or pen (+ optional coloured pencil) please! Remember to include the all important hands!
• Photos of NHS friends/family/colleagues who would be happy to have their pictures included—ideally holding their hands up and wearing their uniforms in hospitals!

 Please send your drawings photos to me at debeauvoirprimaryschool@gmail.com.

Deadline for entries, 1st May. Thankyou!

Thanks, stay safe, Daniela 

Hi All,

What's your favourite inspiring quote about teaching? I'm reading a book called When the Adults Change Everything Changes by Paul Dix, who cites the quote below. If there is a quote that resonates with you please add it to the comments box! Sheila