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ENGLISH 

ONLINE LEARNInG
WEEK COMMENCING 25th JAnuary 2021

Writing task for the week.
Later this week we will be taking a closer look at where we live.  Your writing task is to write a sentence starting
​I can see/I went to the...

Please choose the challenge which is most suitable for your child; 

Challenges:
  • Nice & Spicy - write a list of what you can see?
  • Getting Hot - Write a sentence about what you can see or where you went to
  • Red Hot - Write more than one sentence

Thursday 28th January 

Today let's try and write the sentences from yesterday.  If you would like a challenge write your own sentence.   Good Luck!

Wednesday 27th January

Yesterday we looked at our local area. Today we would like you to have a go at reading these sentences.  

tuesDAY 26TH JANUARY

Today we have an information book to share with you about our local area.  Do you recognise any of the places?

Monday 25th January 

Today, to start the week, we would like you to have a go at forming the letter a.  Watch the letterjoin video first. Good Luck!

Follow up activity - can you have a go at forming the letter a correctly?  You can either draw some lines on some paper or download the printable sheets below.  
handwriting_a.pdf
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handwriting_a_2.pdf
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WEEK COMMENCING 18TH JANUARY 2021

Writing task for the week:  Choose the appropriate task from the challenges below for your child to complete - they can set themselves a challenge by trying a harder one if they wish.
Task - write a CVC word list/sentences
Challenges:
  • Nice & Spicy - Can you fill in the initial sounds?
  • Getting Hot - Can you write all of the sounds in the CVC words?
  • Red Hot - Can you write some sentences independently using the pictures to help?  I got a.../We got a...
nice_and_spicy_english_challenge.docx
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getting_hot_english_challenge.docx
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red_hot_challenge.docx
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Reading task for the week - whilst we are in the process of organising a way for your child to read at home - have a try this week at reading one of the comics on Phonics Play that is inline with the level of reading book your child has from school.  Please find the link below and an overview of how the comics relate to our book bands at school.https://phonicsplaycomics.co.uk/comics.html
Pat - Pink set 2; Sit - Pick set 2; A nap - Pink set 3; Rick the duck - Pink set 4; A bug - Pink set 5; Pet Vet - Red Set 6; Buzz - Red set 7; I can spot - Red set 8; 

Phase 4 - Yellow reading books
Picture

FRiday 22nd January 

Have a go at forming the letter o correctly.  It is very similar to c so take care when writing.  

Handwriting sheets can be downloaded here but are not essential;
o_handwriting_2.pdf
o_handwriting.pdf

Thursday 21st January 

Today we would like you to have a go at forming the letter c correctly.  Have a look at the videos then have a go yourself.  Good Luck !

Handwriting sheets can be downloaded here but are not essential;
c_handwriting_sheet_1.pdf
c_handwriting_sheet_2.pdf

wednesday 20th january

Today we are looking at the objects in the mysterious case again.  Can you have a go at writing the words/sentences about the things that Mrs. Allison has found?

tuesDAY 19TH JANUARY 

Today we are looking at the objects in the mysterious case again.  Can you have a go at writing the words/sentences about the things that Mrs. Allison has found?

Monday 18th January 

A mysterious case has been found in the EYFS area.  Mrs Hollier took it home to investigate what was inside have  look at the video below to see what she finds. 
Here is a presentation that shows some of the items found in the suitcase.  Can you have a look at the pictures and write a list of the items?  If you fancy a challenge you could write the sentence We got a... .  


Week Commencing 11th January 2021

Handwriting - task for the week
This week we would really like your child to practice forming and writing their name correctly.  If your child can already do this then we would like them to focus on writing their surname.  Good Luck!  There is a copy of how to form the lower case and capital letters for you to refer to below.
cursive_alphabet.pdf
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Monday 11TH JANUARY 

English
English tasks that you can have a go at this week are set around the story 'Lost and Found' by Oliver Jeffers.
​You can listen to the story below:​
In the story Penguin and the boy go on an adventure to the South Pole. They think penguin is lost. 

If you were going to the South Pole what would you take with you?

The writing task for today is to write a list of what you would pack in your suitcase - or you can draw some pictures and have a try at labelling the items. 
Mrs. Hollier has written her list in the video below, we can't wait to see what you would take. 

Tuesday 12th January 

English
​
Yesterday, we thought about what we would take on our adventure to the South Pole.  Today we are going to read our list again and pack our suitcase.  Here is Mrs Hollier packing her case.  Can you pack yours? 
Handwriting 
Please can you continue to practice writing your name.  We would also like you to pay particular focus to writing the letter h please.   Sheets below if needed. There is also a demonstration video by Miss Vaghela at the bottom of this page if needed.h_letter_formation.pdf
​h_lett
h_letter_formation.pdf

Wednesday 13th January 

I am really enjoying finding out about the South Pole. Here is a video link that shows us what life is really like at the South Pole. video.nationalgeographic.com/video/00000144-0a26-d3cb-a96c-7b2ffbdc0000

Mrs Hollier is unpacking her case now she has returned form her South Pole adventure.  Watch the video link below; What has Mrs Hollier lost? ​
Now lets have a go at reading some of those sentences. 
Handwriting formation n, m, h,
Can you have another go at forming the letters n, m and h?   Here are some sheets to help you if you would like to use.  

h_letter_formation_2.pdf
h_letter_formation.pdf
m.pdf
m2.pdf
n2.pdf
n.pdf

Thursday 14th January 2021

You have all been doing great this week when reading and writing your sentences.  We have also loved finding out about your South Pole adventures and you have sent some fabulous video links and pictures.  Keep up the great work! 

​Mrs Hollier has changed some of the words in the sentences - Can you spot the changes she has made? 

Friday 15th January 2021

Your task today is to read the sentences again and this time have a go at writing them.  Good Luck!

Week Commencing 4th january 2021

The videos above help you practice reading and writing sentences.  Watch the I got a presentation and have a go at reading the sentences, remember to blend one word at a time and then go back and read the whole sentence.  Next you could have a go at writing some sentences like Mrs Hollier. 

handwriting

dough disco

handwriting - l

handwriting - i

handwriting - t

handwriting - u

handwriting - n & m

handwriting - h

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