Hello Year 6 and welcome back to another week of learning. Once again Mrs A-B and I, have heard some impressive stories from Mr Scott, Miss Perrett and Mr Perkins on your hard work, positivity and enthusiasm at school (to those that have attended). Even though it may seem a little different, the staff are extremely impressed with how well you have adapted and your enthusiasm towards the learning – keep it up! We are certainly looking forward to reading some of your stories from English. Remember to listen carefully and keep yourself safe. We have also been impressed by those who have attended online learning through Teams. It truly is lovely to hear your stories, particularly Kale and his cat as well as providing support. Remember you can catch us online Monday to Friday from 10am to 12pm as well as through email. Please remember to send in your amazing examples of work as we would like to showcase it on here. Have a great week everyone and remember to keep positive and smile 🙂
Mrs Auton-Budds
6hab@coundon.coventry.sch.uk
Mr Mahal
6gm@coundon.coventry.sch.uk
School Timetable
For those attending school during the week, please see the timetable below as a reminder. If you have been confirmed a place, the school will be open to the Year 6 pupils on Monday 6th July, Tuesday 7th July, Wednesday 8th July and Thursday 9th July. Please see below what time you will need to be at the South Bank road entrance.
| Year 6 School Times | |||
| Red Group | Blue Group | Yellow Group | |
| Arrive | 9:30am | 9:45am | 10:00am |
| Depart | 3:15pm | 3:30pm | 3:45pm |
English
In English last week, the focus was on identifying the feature and then to write a narrative. The focus of this week will be to look more closely at how to write an explanation, using a range of causal conjunctions. Lessons will be taken from the Oaks National Academy website.
| Day | Coverage | Link |
| Monday | Reading Focus: Summarise information | ClickHere |
| Tuesday | Reading Focus: Summarise information | Click Here |
| Wednesday | Identify the features of an explanation | Click Here |
| Thursday | Punctuation for parenthesis | Click Here |
| Friday | Write an explanation | Click Here |
Grammar
For Grammar this week, have a go at the various challenges. Read through each question and write the answers down in your book. You do not need to do every single challenge but remember to try your best.
Reading
Macbeth Retold by Marcia Williams
Marcia Williams is retelling Macbeth, a famous play by William Shakespeare. It is the story of a man called Macbeth who meets three witches whilst returning from battle with his friend Banquo. The witches share some predictions about Macbeth’s future, including that he will one day become King of Scotland. Since Macbeth’s cousin (and boss) is King Duncan, Macbeth does not initially believe this. However, his wife, Lady Macbeth, is very ambitious and would love to be Queen. A dark plot unfolds…
Fiction Express
You might think that Gabe Gibson is just an ordinary boy, but he hides an extraordinary secret. With his homemade gadgets and super suit, Gabe wants to be a superhero! But will he ever succeed? You decide…
As well as the reading focus from the Oak National Academy lessons and BBC Bitesize, there are also some reading comprehension tasks that you could also do. Below you will find a text on Victorian Inventors such as Margaret E. Knight and George Washington Carver. Decide whether you would like to do Clouds, Moons or Stars. Read the text and then answer the questions in your exercise book. Answers have been provided so that you can check. Remember to read the questions carefully.
Spellings
For spellings this week, read through each sentence and identify the word which has been spelt incorrectly and then correct it. Afterwards, look through the answer sheet and check to see if you have identified all the misspelt words correctly.
| Identify Misspelt Words Task | |
| Spelling Errors | Click Here |
| Spelling Errors – Answers | Click Here |
Maths
For Maths this week, the focus of your learning will be on area, perimeter and volume. Click on the links which will take you to the BBC Bitesize lessons. Watch the videos and have a go at the questions. Remember to use the opportunity to discuss any questions on Microsoft Teams so we can go through it together.
| Day | Coverage | Link |
| Monday | Calculate the area of rectilinear shapes | Click Here |
| Tuesday | Calculate the area of triangles | Click Here |
| Wednesday | Calculate the area of parallelograms | Click Here |
| Thursday | Calculate the volume of cuboids | Click here |
| Friday | Week 9 – Challenges for Year 6 | Click Here |
Mental Arithmetic
Below find the arithmetic questions and answers for Test 7. Have a go at the questions and identify the areas that you may need further practise on. Remember that you can always talk with us on Microsoft Teams regarding any of the questions or even email us. Remember to write your answers in your exercise book.
Creative Curriculum
Viking Life
As part of your Creative Curriculum for this week, we would like you to research information on life during the Viking age. You can present the information in any format that you would like such as an information poster, PowerPoint, video, etc. Try to be as CREATIVE as possible. Below are some resources to help you.
Art
Exciting Paintings
For art this week, we would like you to look at various famous artists such as Andy Warhol, Wassily Kandinsky and Jan van Eyck. Have a go at creating one of your own paintings using their unique technique and style.
Design & Technology
Scales of Production
Learn the basics of the different scales of production when manufacturing a product.
Geography
Florida
In Geography this week, we would like you to learn about the state of Florida in the USA including its location, climate and industries. Have a go at the quizzes and then create a Fact File on one of the animals found in Florida’s Everglades.
PE
For PE this week, take a few minutes for relaxation and have a go at these Yoga exercises.
Science
Evolution
For this week as budding Scientists, we would like you to recap your knowledge and understanding on evolution. Who was Charles Darwin and why was he so important?
Spanish
Family & Pets
In this lesson, you will recap all of your previous learning and then move onto talking about your family and pets in Spanish.