Rowan Class

Hi Rowan Class,  I need your help! I have these really small candles that are in the shape of hedgehogs.  The little hedgehogs are far too cute to get rid of.  What could I do with them or what can I use them for?   I look forward to you sending me your creative ideas. 

Curriculum challenge   ( Please use the following web link for a daily task linked to the wider curriculum)  In this lesson we are going to learn about where Spanish is spoken in the world and we are going to learn the Spanish alphabet as well as numbers 1-10. You will need some paper and a pen or pencil for this lesson. El alfabeto y los numeros

French PSHE Geography Think about water. How many different ways can you of that we use water?  Why is important that we all try to save water and not waste it? Can you produce a creative poster persuading people to save water?

Hi Rowan Class, this daily science activity will take some planning but I think you will enjoy the results.  Perhaps you could complete it on a weekend? I'd love to see the results if you send me pictures when you complete it.  

Curriculum challenge   ( Please use the following web link for a daily task linked to the wider curriculum)  History - In 1066, who was the rightful heir to the throne? In 1066, who was the rightful heir to the throne?

** Update** It has been brought to my attention that some people are having problems opening the link to the advert.  If that is the case for you then please click on the following link  Waitrose advert  and consider what you think the advertiser wants you to remember. You can then  Make up your own advert • Pick an item that you have in your house. It can be anything.  • Write the script for an advert for that item. Think about the facts and opinions that the presenter will give. What do you want people to remember? Maths 1. 57,348 – 3762 2. 84,823 - 6248 3. 45,240 - 2758 4. 83,602 - 7478 5. 52,033 - 5674 6. 86,535 - 8645 7. There are 73,452 views of a cartoon on the Internet on Saturday. On Sunday, there are 5276 fewer views. How many views are there on Sunday? 8. A Boeing 777 plane flies 17,177km from Sydney via Singapore to London. So far it has flown 8345 kilometres. How much further does it have to go? 9. A hot-air balloon has travelled 23 miles at

Maths Today we are going to practise subtraction and finding the difference.  Can you complete the table below? English  Look at the six different types of text below.   How are they different?   What do they have in common?   Text 1 - Holiday Brochure Text 3 - a bread advertisement Text 5 - a book blurb Choose 2 of the different texts and answer the reflection questions as below:  Below is a table of features of a persuasive test, choose the ones that you feel are the most important and create a poster.

Hi Rowan Class! There is a fantastic opportunity for us to view a live lesson of Macbeth at 11am on Tuesday 28th April.    You will need to click on this link  Macbeth - Live lesson  which will take you to the correct Youtube page.  You will find it useful to watch this short clip beforehand to help you understand the story of Macbeth.  Plot of Macbeth .  I'll be watching it too. I'd love to know your thoughts after you have watched it.  

Maths We are going to look at formal methods of addition for 4 and 5 digit numbers. Use the slides below as reminders: Look down the additions.  Decide which will have the largest answer. Make a note of it. Decide which will have the smallest answer.  Make a note of it.  Now find each total. Watch out!  They do not all need column addition! 1. 4583 + 45,274 2. 8572 + 4782 + 5837 3. 6934 + 5047 + 8739 4. 86,489 + 76,431 5. 92,371 + 30,004 6. 45,273 + 23,542 + 13,258 7. 45,624 + 57,432 + 9467 8. 5632 + 3789 + 2745 + 3846 Are you ready for an adding challenge?  Have a go at this investigation, you will need to persevere to find the answer.  Write any addition of three 4-digit numbers where the answer is between 28,550 and 28,650.   Can you find solutions:  • that use all digits 0 to 9 at least once;  • where no digit 0 to 9 is used more than twice;  • that use the same number three times…? What is your strategy for getting into the proble

Maths In maths today we are going to look at formal methods of division.  Here is a reminder of the method you need to use:  Can you use these methods to solve the following questions?  English Read Superheroes I could have been by Roger Stevens What do you like about the poem? Is there anything that you dislike about it? Can you spot any patterns? Which is your favourite idea for a superhero?  Superheroes I Could Have Been by Roger Stevens After accidentally rescuing planet Earth I was offered the chance To become a superhero Unfortunately all the best positions had gone. This is what was left: Liquid Refreshment Machine Repairman (A Lifesaver on a hot day.) Mosquito Man (Keeps insects at bay.) Salting Icy Roads Man (Saving skidding lorries and cars.) Confectionary Dispenser Unit Man (Saving melting chocolate bars.) Tadpole Man (Rescuing frogs from logs.) Stick Insect Man (Rescuing stick insects from frogs.) Ten Pence