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Dear Primary 5 families,

Please see below an overview of our learning intentions this week.

Maths: I can describe the points of a compass. I can explain different turns using fractions, degrees and a sketch. I can label the 8 points of a compass. I can describe a simple journey using my knowledge of angles and a compass.

Numeracy: I can recognise equivalent fractions using a visual support. I am starting to understand how equivalent fractions relate to one another. I can compare fractions with the same denominator. I am starting to compare fractions with different denominators using a visual aid. I can find a half of a shape. I can find a half of an amount. I can draw and recognise a quarter. 

Reading: I can discuss the events of the class novel. I can identify how the author builds suspense. 

Writing and Grammar: I can explain what a simile is. I can find examples of similes. I can use similes in my writing. I can use alliteration, rhyme and personification to enhance my poems.

Times Tables: I can recite the 9 times tables. I can work out numeracy questions using my knowledge of the 9 times tables. 

Spelling: Our pattern this week are words containing ea. Please see the homework post for more information.

Social Studies/Art: I can locate places in Scotland on a map. I am learning about key landmarks of Scotland. I can discuss key features of the physical landscape. I can demonstrate my understanding of the layout of Scotland in a creative way. 

Dear Primary 5 families,

I hope you had a wonderful weekend.

This week the spelling patterns are: ea. There are 4 spelling tasks on the page, please choose one to complete in the homework jotter.

Ivory Group: There are 10 spelling words to practise, however if your child already knows several, they can choose to practise the three challenge words in place of 3 they already know.

Blue Group: There are 10 spelling words to practise and 3 Common Words. These will change each week.

Numeracy: Our numeracy topic is fractions. The blue group are recognising fractions and writing them correctly. The Ivory group are using visuals to recognise and write equivalent fractions. 

Health and Well-Being: This term, we are focusing on Keep Connected. In the homework folder is the Home Activity. Please note this can be done over 2 weeks and is due on Thursday, 10th of February.  

 If anything is not clear or there are any concerns, please do let me know.

I hope you all have a lovely week.

Kind regards,

Mrs Harrison

Dear Primary 5 families,

I hope you had a lovely weekend.

This week the spelling patterns are: ear and ee. There are 4 spelling tasks on the page, please choose one to complete in the homework jotter.

Ivory Group: There are 10 spelling words to practise, however if your child already knows several, they can choose to practise the three challenge words in place of 3 they already know.

Blue Group: There are 10 spelling words to practise and 3 Common Words. These will change each week.

Maths: This week, we are revising lines of symmetry. 

Mental Maths: We are moving onto our next mental maths topic: Sequencing and Ordering, Number Lines and Equivalences. This week we are ordering whole numbers. This can be done orally or recorded in the jotter. 

 If anything is not clear or there are any concerns, please do let me know.

I hope you all have a lovely week.

Kind regards,

Mrs Harrison

*Please note: As homework was not issued on Monday, it is now due on Friday, 28th of January.

Dear Primary 5 families, 

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. 

This week our spelling patterns are: au  or ee.

au : There are 10 spelling words to practise, however if your child already knows several, they can choose to practise the three challenge words in place of 3 they already know. ee: There are 10 spelling words to practise and 3 Common Words. These will change each week. There are 4 spelling tasks on the page, please choose one to complete on either the blank paper or in the homework jotter. Numeracy: We are learning and practising the 8 times tables this week. There is a practise sheet in each folder.   If anything is not clear or there are any concerns, please do let me know. I hope you all have a lovely week. Kind regards, Mrs Harrison

Dear Primary 5 families,

Happy New Year! I hope you all had a wonderful and restful break.

This week the spelling pattern for both groups is: oi/oy. There are 4 spelling tasks on the page, please choose one to complete in the homework jotter.

Ivory Group: There are 10 spelling words to practise, however if your child already knows several, they can choose to practise the three challenge words in place of 3 they already know.

Blue Group: There are 10 spelling words to practise and 3 Common Words. These will change each week.

Numeracy: We have been working out the area and perimeter of regular shapes. If you are struggling with this, please just ask me. 

Remember:

Area = the space covered = length x breadth

Perimeter = the distance around the edge = Add all sides together

Area of a triangle = ½ the base x height

Mental Maths: We are finishing our last part of Number Recognition-this week we are all practising recognising money coins and notes. Taking opportunities to use money in small transactions or handling coins and notes at home would be really helpful to reinforce this. 

 If anything is not clear or there are any concerns, please do let me know.

I hope you all have a lovely week.

Kind regards,

Mrs Harrison