Writing/Literacy

The Write Stuff

Wednesday 23rd June

'Farmer Duck'

This week we are looking at the story ‘Farmer Duck’ by Martin Waddell.

Yesterday, we looked at a plot point and we discussed and wrote about how the duck was feeling in the picture.

For today’s lesson please watch and listen to the video again (below)

and pause it at 1 mins 15 sec.

Take a look at a close-up picture of the story below.

Here you can see the duck crying with his friends in the barn.

Now, for this lesson we are going to look at the ‘asking’ lens for our discussion and writing.

For this lens I want you to think about what the other animals might ask the duck.

What would you ask your friend if they were upset?

How would you offer to help someone?

Talk about these questions and have a go at thinking of questions other animals might ask the duck.

Here are some examples:
 Are you ok?

• Can we help you?
• Do you want a hug?
• What can we do?

Now…I’ve got a sentence in my head for this picture … my sentence is…

 “Are you ok Duck?” asked the hens.

***notice how I’ve used a question mark at the end of my question***

I would like you to have a go at using your phonics to write your own sentence about the picture thinking about the specific ‘asking’ lens.

Remember to use capital letters (at the start of your sentences), finger spaces and full stops (at the end of your sentences).

Don’t forget- your teachers need to see your work- so take a photo and upload it to Tapestry or send it to our year group email address: yr@anglesey.bham.sch.uk

Tuesday 22nd June

'Farmer Duck'

This week we are looking at the story ‘Farmer Duck’ by Martin Waddell.

Yesterday, I asked you to listen and watch the video of the story and then draw a picture related to it and write a caption or simple sentence.

For today’s lesson please watch and listen to the video again (below)

and pause it at 0mins 26sec.

Take a look at a close-up picture of the story below.

Here you can see the duck with his head down, working hard in the farmyard.

Now, for this lesson we are going to look at the ‘feelings’ lens for our discussion and writing.

For this lens I want you to think about how the duck felt.

Do you think he was happy?

How do you think he was feeling?

Talk about these questions and have a go at writing different words to describe how the duck is feeling.

The duck was feeling….

Here are some examples:
- exhausted

• - fed up
• - weary
• - drained

Now…I’ve got a sentence in my head for this picture … my sentence is…

 The duck felt unhappy and weary.

*notice how I’ve used two words and I’ve joined them together with the word ‘and’ *

I would like you to have a go at using your phonics to write your own sentence about the picture thinking about the specific ‘feelings’ lens.

Remember to use capital letters (at the start of your sentences), finger spaces and full stops (at the end of your sentences).

Don’t forget- your teachers need to see your work- so take a photo and upload it to Tapestry or send it to our year group email address: yr@anglesey.bham.sch.uk

Monday 21st June

'Farmer Duck'

This week we are looking at the story ‘Farmer Duck’ by Martin Waddell.

Please watch the video below to hear the story. 

Now that you have watched the video, we would like you to have a go at drawing a picture related to it. You could draw one of the characters, or the thing that you liked the best about the story, or maybe you could draw the setting of the story.

Here is a picture of the front cover of the book

Once you have drawn your picture we would like you to have a go at writing a caption or simple sentence about what you have drawn.

Don’t forget- your teachers need to see your work- so take a photo and upload it to Tapestry or send it to our year group email address: yr@anglesey.bham.sch.uk

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Friday 5th March

'So Good To Me'

This week we are looking at the music video ‘So Good To Me’ by Chris Malinchak.

Yesterday, we talked about how the giraffe felt to touch. My sentence was:

He felt so soft and warm.

For today’s lesson you can watch the music video again all the way to the end. 

Today in our writing activity we are going to be making and writing a ‘lost poster’!

We make lost posters to put around the neighbourhood when we have lost something or someone.

Take a look at my example of a lost poster for my dog, Bob.

So, I want you to create your very own lost poster for the giraffe.

On your poster please remember to include the following:

• The heading: Lost Pet!
• A picture of the giraffe
• Have you seen …: the name of the animal and his name (you can make up your own name)
• I really … (what you want to happen)
• If you see him… (what someone needs to do if they see the giraffe)

Here is a simple drawing of a giraffe that you can copy when drawing your picture on your lost poster.

Remember, use your phonics to sound out words using your fingers and then have a go at writing the individual sounds. Try and remember to leave finger spaces in between your words too.

Don’t forget- your teachers would love to see your work- so take a photo and upload it to Tapestry or send it to our year group email address: yr@anglesey.bham.sch.uk

Thursday 4th March

'So Good To Me'

This week we are looking at the music video ‘So Good To Me’ by Chris Malinchak.

Yesterday, I asked you to describe how the girl was feeling when she was creating her ‘lost pet’ poster.

For today’s lesson please watch and listen to the video again (below)

and pause it at 2mins 00sec.

Take a look at a close-up picture of the story below.

Here you can see the girl has found her pet.

Now, for this lesson we are going to look at the ‘touching’ lens for our discussion and writing.

I want you to look at the giraffe. It is special hair on its skin called fur. What do you think the fur feels like to touch?

Can you think of any words to describe how you think the giraffe’s fur would feel?   

Talk about your ideas and have a go at writing words about what you think the fur feels like.

The giraffe felt ………….

Here are some examples:
- soft
- warm
- cuddly

- furry

- fluffy.

Now…I’ve got a sentence in my head for this picture … my sentence is…

He felt so soft and warm.

Maybe you can come up with your own verbal sentence to explain what the giraffe felt like.

You could even have a go at using your phonics to write your own sentence about the picture.

Remember to use capital letters (at the start of your sentences), finger spaces and full stops (at the end of your sentences).

Wednesday 3rd March

'So Good To Me'

This week we are looking at the music video ‘So Good To Me’ by Chris Malinchak.

Yesterday we discussed how the little girl would look for her missing pet and I came up with the sentence: The girl scanned around to see if she could see her lost pet.

For today’s lesson please watch and listen to the video again (below)

and pause it at 1 mins 07sec.

Take a look at a close-up picture of the story below.

Here you can see the girl drawing a ‘lost’ poster for her missing pet.

Now, for this lesson we are going to look at the ‘feelings’ lens for our discussion and writing.

I want you to look at the girl’s face.

How do you think she is feeling?

How do you think you would feel if you had lost your pet?

Talk about these questions and have a go at writing words about how you think the girl is feeling in the picture.

The girl felt ………….

Here are some examples:
- sad
- upset
- worried

- miserable

- distraught.

Now…I’ve got a sentence in my head for this picture … my sentence is…

She felt so miserable.

Maybe you can come up with your own verbal sentence to explain what the girl is feeling.

You could even have a go at using your phonics to write your own sentence about the picture.

Remember to use capital letters (at the start of your sentences), finger spaces and full stops (at the end of your sentences).

Don’t forget- your teachers would love to see your work- so take a photo and upload it to Tapestry or send it to our year group email address: yr@anglesey.bham.sch.uk

Tuesday 2nd March

'So Good To Me'

This week we are looking at the music video ‘So Good To Me’ by Chris Malinchak.

Yesterday, I asked you to listen and watch the video and then draw a picture related to it and write a caption or simple sentence.

For today’s lesson please watch and listen to the video again (below)

and pause it at 0mins 27sec.

Take a look at a close-up picture of the video below.

Here you can see the girl is holding the rope and has noticed that her pet is missing.

She is probably thinking “I’m sure I left something here”.

Now, for this lesson we are going to look at the ‘action/doing’ lens for our discussion and writing.

For this lens I want you to imagine that you are the little girl.

What should she do when she realises that her pet is lost?

What would you do?

That’s right… you would go and look for the pet!

Can you think of any other words to describe how she would look around?

Talk about these questions and have a go at writing different words to describe how the girl might look for her missing pet.

She …….around for her pet.

Here are some examples:
- looked
- watched
- scanned

- glanced

- peered

- peeked

- glimpsed.

Now…I’ve got a sentence in my head for this picture … my sentence is…

The girl scanned around to see if she could see her lost pet.

Maybe you can come up with your own verbal sentence to explain how you think the girl would find her missing pet.

You could even have a go at using your phonics to write your own sentence about the picture.

Remember to use capital letters (at the start of your sentences), finger spaces and full stops (at the end of your sentences).

Don’t forget- your teachers would love to see your work- so take a photo and upload it to Tapestry or send it to our year group email address: yr@anglesey.bham.sch.uk

Monday 1st March

'So Good To Me'

This week we are looking at the music video ‘So Good To Me’ by Chris Malinchak.

Please click on the link below and watch and listen carefully to the music video.

Now that you have watched the video, we would like you to have a go at drawing a picture related to it. You could draw one of the characters, or the thing that you liked the best about the story, or maybe you could draw the setting of the story.

Here is a simple drawing of a giraffe. Maybe you can have a go at copying it and writing

‘it is a giraffe’ underneath?

Once you have drawn your picture we would like you to have a go at writing a caption or simple sentence about what you have drawn.

Don’t forget- your teachers would love to see your work- so take a photo and upload it to Tapestry or send it to our year group email address: yr@anglesey.bham.sch.uk

Friday 26th February

'The Extraordinary Gardener'

This week we are looking at the story ‘The Extraordinary Gardener’ by Sam Boughton.

Yesterday, we looked at the picture at the end of the story where the colourful plants made the outside world look beautiful.

For today’s lesson you can watch the video of the story again all the way to the end.

Today in our writing activity we are going to be writing instructions for growing plants.

Plants, like humans, need certain things to grow and flourish.

They need soil, water, food, space and sunlight.

Think about the steps that you would need to take to grow a plant and write them down.

Re-watch the video if that helps and below is my example of instructions of how to grow plants.

Remember, use your phonics to sound out words using your fingers and then have a go at writing the individual sounds. Try and remember capital letters and leave finger spaces in between your words too.

Don’t forget- your teachers would love to see your work- so take a photo and upload it to Tapestry or send it to our year group email address: yr@anglesey.bham.sch.uk

Thursday 25th February

'The Extraordinary Gardener'

This week we are looking at the story ‘The Extraordinary Gardener’ by Sam Boughton.

Yesterday, I asked you to describe how the fox was moving.
The fox scarpered, hitting the bin on his way.

For today’s lesson please watch and listen to the video again (below)

and pause it at 3mins 24sec.

Take a look at a close-up picture of the story below.

Here you can see that the buildings/flats are now covered in plants in real life in the story.

Now, for this lesson we are going to look at the ‘noticing’ lens for our discussion and writing.

I want you to look at the plants on the flats and buildings. How have the plants made the buildings look? Do they look grey, dull and boring anymore?

Can you think of any words to describe what the buildings now look like?   

Talk about your ideas and have a go at writing them down.

The outside world now looked ………….

Here are some examples:
- beautiful
- pretty
- gorgeous

- attractive

- striking.

Now…I’ve got a sentence in my head for this picture … my sentence is…

The colourful plants made the outside world look beautiful.

Maybe you can come up with your own verbal sentence to explain what the outside world looks like to Joe.

You could even have a go at using your phonics to write your own sentence about the picture.

Remember to use capital letters, finger spaces and full stops.

Wednesday 24th February

'The Extraordinary Gardener'

This week we are looking at the story ‘The Extraordinary Gardener’ by Sam Boughton.

Yesterday, I asked you to imagine you were Joe and explain what he would say that he wanted his world to look like (by using the picture for clues).

And this is the sentence I came up with:

 “I want the world to have beautiful plants!” exclaimed Joe.

For today’s lesson please watch and listen to the video again (below)

and pause it at 3mins 59sec.

Take a look at a close-up picture of the story below.

Here you can see something in Joe’s hand. What is it? Do you know?

Yes, that’s right! It’s an apple pip!

Now, for this lesson we are going to look at the ‘touching’ lens for our discussion and writing.

I want you to look at the pip. What do you think it feels like? Maybe you have an apple at home? Ask a grownup to cut the apple and you can pick out a pip and see how it feels to touch it- almost like you are acting out the story as Joe.

It is wet or dry? Is it rough or smooth? Is it hard or soft?

Talk about these questions and have a go at writing words about what the pip feels like to touch.

The pip feels ………….

Here are some examples:
- hard
- smooth
- wet

- firm

- solid.

Now…I’ve got a sentence in my head for this picture … my sentence is…

The apple pip felt hard in Joe’s hand.

Maybe you can come up with your own verbal sentence to explain what the pip felt like in Joe’s hand.

You could even have a go at using your phonics to write your own sentence about the picture.

Remember to use capital letters, finger spaces and full stops.

Tuesday 23rd February

'The Extraordinary Gardener'

This week we are looking at the story ‘The Extraordinary Gardener’ by Sam Boughton.

Yesterday, I asked you to listen and watch the story and then draw a picture related to the story and write a caption or simple sentence.

For today’s lesson please watch and listen to the video again (below)

and pause it at 0mins 27sec.

Take a look at a close-up picture of the story below.

Here you can see plants growing over the buildings.

Now, for this lesson we are going to look at the ‘asking/talking’ lens for our discussion and writing.

For this lens I want you to imagine that you are the character Joe and think about what he wants his world to look like.

What do you think he is imagining? What would he say that he wants?

Look at the picture for some clues.

He wants....

Here are some examples:
- beautiful plants
- huge flowers
- greenery everywhere

- fruit trees

- vegetable patches.

Now…I’ve got a sentence in my head for this picture … my sentence is…

“I want the world to have beautiful plants!” exclaimed Joe.

Maybe you can come up with your own verbal sentence to explain what you think Joe would say when explaining what he imagines his world to look like.

You could even have a go at using your phonics to write your own sentence about the picture.

Remember to use capital letters, finger spaces and full stops.

Don’t forget- your teachers would love to see your work- so take a photo and upload it to Tapestry or send it to our year group email address: yr@anglesey.bham.sch.uk

Monday 22nd February

'The Extraordinary Gardener'

This week we are looking at the story ‘The Extraordinary Gardener’ by Sam Boughton.

Please click on the link below and watch and listen carefully to see Miss Lee reading the story.

Now that you have watched the video, we would like you to have a go at drawing a picture related to the story. You could draw one of the characters, or the thing that you liked the best about the story, or maybe you could draw the setting of the story.

Once you have drawn your picture we would like you to have a go at writing a caption or simple sentence about what you have drawn.

Don’t forget- your teachers would love to see your work- so take a photo and upload it to Tapestry or send it to our year group email address: yr@anglesey.bham.sch.uk

Friday 12th February

'The Hug'

This week we are looking at the story ‘The Hug’ by Eoin McLaughlin and Polly Dunbar.

Yesterday, I asked you to describe how you thought the tortoise’s shell felt.

Tortoise’s shell felt hard and ridged.

For today’s lesson you can watch both videos (below) again all the way to the end.

The characters showed their love for each other in the story by hugging. Another way we can show our love for our loved ones is to tell them…. So…. 

Today in our writing activity we are going to be making and writing

a valentine’s day card!

As I said before, we write and send valentine’s day cards to people that are important to us to tell them that we love them.

Here is a picture of the front of a valentine’s day card. Can you see the beautiful hearts on the front?

You can make your own card by taking a piece of paper and folding it in half.

Maybe you could draw a heart on the front and colour it red?- or use different colours if you would prefer.

Now inside your card you will need to do some writing.

You will need to include:

• To …. (who the card is for)
• Happy Valentine’s Day
• I love you because … (write here why you love them)
• End the letter with ‘Lots of love from … (your name)

Here is an example of a valentine’s card that Miss Lee wrote to her Mum and Dad

Remember, use your phonics to sound out words using your fingers and then have a go at writing the individual sounds.

Try and remember to leave finger spaces in between your words too.

Don’t forget- your teachers would love to see your work- so take a photo and upload it to Tapestry or send it to our year group email address: yr@anglesey.bham.sch.uk

Thursday 11th February

'The Hug'

This week we are looking at the story ‘The Hug’ by Eoin McLaughlin and Polly Dunbar.

Yesterday, I asked you to describe how the fox was moving.
The fox scarpered, hitting the bin on his way.

For today’s lesson please watch and listen to the video again (below)

and pause it at 4mins 04sec.

Take a look at a close-up picture of the story below.

Here you can see the tortoise giving the hedgehog a hug.

Now, for this lesson we are going to look at the ‘touching’ lens for our discussion and writing.

I want you to look at the tortoise. He has something special on his back- it is called a shell. Below is a picture of a real tortoise shell.

Can you think of any words to describe how you think the tortoise’s shell would feel?   

Talk about your ideas and have a go at writing words about what you think the shell feels like.

The shell felt ………….

Here are some examples:
- smooth
- cold
- hard

- bumpy

- ridged

- lumpy.

Now…I’ve got a sentence in my head for this picture … my sentence is…

Tortoise’s shell felt hard and ridged.

Maybe you can come up with your own verbal sentence to explain what Tortoise’s shell felt like.

You could even have a go at using your phonics to write your own sentence about the picture.

Don’t forget- your teachers would love to see your work- so take a photo and upload it to Tapestry or send it to our year group email address: yr@anglesey.bham.sch.uk

Wednesday 10th February

'The Hug'

This week we are looking at the story ‘The Hug’ by Eoin McLaughlin and Polly Dunbar.

Yesterday, I asked you to imagine you were the sad hedgehog and to think, talk and write about what he needed to make him feel better.
“a hug would make me feel better” thought the hedgehog.

For today’s lesson please watch and listen to the video again (below)

and pause it at 1mins 20sec. 

Take a look at a close-up picture of the story below.

Here you can see the fox doing something.

Now, for this lesson we are going to look at the ‘action/doing’ lens for our discussion and writing.

I want you to look at the fox.

What is he doing? Did the fox slowly creep away?- no!

Can you describe how you think he moved? Yes, that’s right- he is ran away.

Can you think of any other words to describe how the fox ran away?   

Talk about these questions and have a go at writing words about what the fox was doing in the picture.

The fox ………….

Here are some examples:
- ran away
- ran off
- scarpered

- bolted

- fled.

Now…I’ve got a sentence in my head for this picture … my sentence is…

The fox scarpered, hitting the bin on his way.

Maybe you can come up with your own verbal sentence to explain what the fox was doing in the picture.

You could even have a go at using your phonics to write your own sentence about the picture.

Don’t forget- your teachers would love to see your work- so take a photo and upload it to Tapestry or send it to our year group email address: yr@anglesey.bham.sch.uk

Tuesday 9th February

'The Hug'

This week we are looking at the story ‘The Hug’ by Eoin McLaughlin and Polly Dunbar.

Yesterday, I asked you to listen and watch the story and then draw a picture related to the story and write a caption or simple sentence.

For today’s lesson please watch and listen to the hedgehog video again (below)

and pause it at 0mins 34sec.

Take a look at a close-up picture of the story below.

Here you can see the hedgehog looking sad and upset.

Now, for this lesson we are going to look at the ‘imagining’ lens for our discussion and writing.

For this lens we imagine that we are the character and we imagine what they are thinking.

I want you to look at his face and pretend to be the hedgehog.

What do you think he is thinking?

If you were feeling sad and upset- what would you be thinking?

Have a think about what the hedgehog might like to make him feel happier. 

Talk about these questions and have a go at writing words about what you think the hedgehog is thinking.

A …… would make me feel better.

Here are some examples:
- a hug
- a cuddle
- a visit from a friend

- a hot chocolate.

Now…I’ve got a sentence in my head for this picture … my sentence is…

“A hug would make me feel better” thought the hedgehog.

Maybe you can come up with your own verbal sentence to explain what you think the hedgehog thinks would make him feel better.

You could even have a go at using your phonics to write your own sentence about the picture.

Don’t forget- your teachers would love to see your work- so take a photo and upload it to Tapestry or send it to our year group email address: yr@anglesey.bham.sch.uk

Monday 8th February

'The Hug'

This week we are looking at the story ‘The Hug’ by Eoin McLaughlin and Polly Dunbar.

Please click on the link below and watch and listen carefully to see Mrs Satnam reading the two stories.

There are 2 different perspectives: the hedgehog’s and the tortoise’s.

Now that you have watched them, we would like you to have a go at drawing a picture related to the story.

You could draw one of the characters, or the thing that you liked the best about the story, or maybe you could draw the setting of the story.

Once you have drawn your picture we would like you to have a go at writing a caption or simple sentence about what you have drawn.

Don’t forget- your teachers would love to see your work- so take a photo and upload it to Tapestry or send it to our year group email address: yr@anglesey.bham.sch.uk

Friday 5th February

'Six Dinner Sid'

This week we are looking at the story ‘Six Dinner Sid’ by Inga Moore.

Yesterday, we talked and wrote about how Sid searched for a new home.

For today’s lesson you can watch the whole video if you would like. (See below)

So today for our writing activity, we are going to be having a go at writing an apology letter.

An apology letter is when you write to someone to say sorry.

I would like you to pretend that you are Sid.

He knew that the neighbours were cross and upset with him when they found out that he had been going to all of the houses for dinner and fuss.

How do you think he feels?

Yes, I think he feels embarrassed and sorry for what he has done.

Use these ideas in your letter.

In your letter you can include these things:

• Say sorry
• What you will do/ won’t do next time
• What you hope will happen in the future

Here is my example of an apology letter from Sid to the neighbours:

Also, make sure that you start your letter with ‘To’ and finish off your letter with ‘From’.

Remember, use your phonics to sound out words using your fingers and then have a go at writing the individual sounds.

Try and remember to leave finger spaces in between your words too.

Don’t forget- your teachers would love to see your work- so take a photo and upload it to Tapestry or send it to our year group email address: yr@anglesey.bham.sch.uk

Thursday 4th February

'Six Dinner Sid'

This week we are looking at the story ‘Six Dinner Sid’ by Inga Moore.

Yesterday, we talked and wrote about what Sid’s new food tasted like.

For today’s lesson please watch and listen to the video again (below)

and pause it at 5mins 45sec.

Take a look at a close-up picture of the story below.

Here you can see Sid searching for a new home.

Now, for this lesson we are going to look at the ‘action’ lens for our discussion and writing.

I want you to look at the picture of Sid again. Look at how he is searching for a new home.

What is he doing to look for a new home? He is looking, that’s right.

But can you think of any other words to describe how he is searching?

Talk about your ideas and have a go at writing some of them down.

Sid did what to find a new home?

Sid…

Here are some examples:
- looked
- searched
-hunted

-investigated.

Now…I’ve got a sentence in my head for this picture … my sentence is…

Sid searched for a new home.

Maybe you can come up with your own verbal sentence to describe what he did to find a new home/place to live.

You could even have a go at using your phonics to write your own sentence about the picture.

Don’t forget- your teachers would love to see your work- so take a photo and upload it to Tapestry or send it to our year group email address: yr@anglesey.bham.sch.uk

Wednesday 3rd February

'Six Dinner Sid'

This week we are looking at the story ‘Six Dinner Sid’ by Inga Moore.

Yesterday, we talked and wrote about how the neighbours were feeling when they realised that Sid had been having dinners at everyone’s houses.

For today’s lesson please watch and listen to the video again (below)

and pause it at 5mins 35sec.

Take a look at a close-up picture of the story below.

Here you can see Sid looking at the new food in his bowl.

Now, for this lesson we are going to look at the ‘taste’ lens for our discussion and writing.

I want you to look at the picture of Sid again. Look at his face.

What do you think it tastes like? Do you think he likes the taste of his new food?

Talk about these questions and have a go at writing words about what you think his food tastes like.

Here are some examples:
- disgusting
- awful
-bland

-boring.

Now…I’ve got a sentence in my head for this picture … my sentence is…

His new food tasted very bland.

Maybe you can come up with your own verbal sentence to describe what you think he thought about the taste of the new food.

You could even have a go at using your phonics to write your own sentence about the picture.

Don’t forget- your teachers would love to see your work- so take a photo and upload it to Tapestry or send it to our year group email address: yr@anglesey.bham.sch.uk

Tuesday 2nd February

'Six Dinner Sid'

This week we are looking at the story ‘Six Dinner Sid’ by Inga Moore.

Yesterday, I asked you to listen and watch the story and then draw a picture and write a caption or simple sentence.

For today’s lesson please watch and listen to the video again (below)

and pause it at 5mins 6sec.

Take a look at a close-up picture of the story below.

Here you can see Sid sat on the floor and the people (who are the neighbours) are stood around him and they are not looking very happy.

Now, for this lesson we are going to look at the ‘feelings’ lens for our discussion and writing.

I want you to look at the neighbour’s (people’s) faces and body language. How do you think they feel? How would you feel if you found out someone had deceived/ lied to you?  

Talk about these questions and have a go at writing words about what you think the neighbours are feeling.

Here are some examples:
- cross
- angry
-mad

-deceived

-betrayed

-annoyed

-irritated.

Now…I’ve got a sentence in my head for this picture … my sentence is…

The neighbours were so cross.

Maybe you can come up with your own verbal sentence to describe what you think they are feeling.

You could even have a go at using your phonics to write your own sentence about the picture.

Don’t forget- your teachers would love to see your work- so take a photo and upload it to Tapestry or send it to our year group email address: yr@anglesey.bham.sch.uk

Monday 1st February

'Six Dinner Sid'

This week we are looking at the story ‘Six Dinner Sid’ by Inga Moore.

Please click on the link below and watch and listen carefully to see Mrs Satnam reading the story.

Now that you have watched it, we would like you to have a go at drawing a picture related to the story. You could draw Sid eating one of his dinners, or the thing that you liked the best about the story, or maybe you could draw the setting of the story.

Once you have drawn your picture we would like you to have a go at writing a caption or simple sentence about what you have drawn.

Don’t forget- your teachers would love to see your work- so take a photo and upload it to Tapestry or send it to our year group email address: yr@anglesey.bham.sch.uk

Friday 29th January

'Bridge'

This week we are looking at the animation ‘Bridge’ by Disney Pixar.

Yesterday, we talked the sound the moose and bear made when they hit the ground.

They fell to the ground with a crash.

For today’s lesson you can finish watching the animation. -see the video below.

Today in our writing activity we are going to be writing a list of rules.

We have rules to make sure that people stay safe and to make sure they don’t do things they are not meant to do.

Below is an example of a list of some of our classroom rules:

(You can talk about these and why we have them with your family.)

So today, I don’t want you to write a list of classroom rules, I want you to write a list of rules that the animals (the moose and the bear) need to follow to cross the bridge safely.

First of all- think about what the bear and the moose did wrong- what should they have done so that they didn’t get cross with each other? How would you walk across the bridge safely?

Discuss your ideas with your family and grown ups and then have a go at writing your list!

Here is my example:

Remember, use your phonics to sound out words using your fingers and then have a go at writing the individual sounds. Try and remember to leave finger spaces in between your words too.

Thursday 28th January

'Bridge'

This week we are looking at the animation ‘Bridge’ by Disney Pixar.

Yesterday, we talked and wrote about what the rabbit was doing to the rope on the bridge. He nibbled on the rope.

For today’s lesson please watch and listen to the video again (below)

and pause it at 1mins 43sec.

Take a look at a close-up picture of the story below.

Here you can see the bear and the moose up in the air as the bridge fell to the ground.

Now, for this lesson we are going to look at the ‘hearing/checking’ lens for our discussion and writing.

I want you to look at the bear and the moose. The bridge has fallen down- so what do you think will happen to them?- That’s right… they are going to fall down to the ground.

But what noise will they make when they land on the ground?

Will they gently fall to the ground like a feather and land quietly and softly?

No, of course they wouldn’t! They are heavy animals- so what sort of noise will they make when they land?

Talk about these questions and have a go at writing words about what sort of noise they would make when they land below.

They fell with a  …

Here are some examples:
- bang
- bump
-crash

-wallop

-smash

-clatter.

Now…I’ve got a sentence in my head for this picture … my sentence is…

They fell to the ground with a crash.

Maybe you can come up with your own verbal sentence to describe what you think their landing would sound like.

You could even have a go at using your phonics to write your own sentence about the picture.

Don’t forget- your teachers would love to see your work- so take a photo and upload it to Tapestry or send it to our year group email address: yr@anglesey.bham.sch.uk

Wednesday 27th January

'Bridge'

This week we are looking at the animation ‘Bridge’ by Disney Pixar.

Yesterday, we talked and wrote about how the bear was feeling when he was fighting with the moose.

For today’s lesson please watch and listen to the video again (below)

and pause it at 1mins 30sec.

Take a look at a close-up picture of the story below.

Here you can see the rabbit doing something to the rope on the bridge.

Now, for this lesson we are going to look at the ‘action’ lens for our discussion and writing.

I want you to look at the rabbit. What do you think he is doing? What is he using his mouth to do?

Talk about these questions and have a go at writing words about what you think the rabbit is doing.

The rabbit started to …

Here are some examples:
- chew
- bite
-nibble

-gnaw

Now…I’ve got a sentence in my head for this picture … my sentence is…

The rabbit began to chew the rope on the bridge.

Maybe you can come up with your own verbal sentence to describe what you think the rabbit is doing in this picture.

You could even have a go at using your phonics to write your own sentence about the picture.

Don’t forget- your teachers would love to see your work- so take a photo and upload it to Tapestry or send it to our year group email address: yr@anglesey.bham.sch.uk

Tuesday 26th January

'Bridge'

This week we are looking at the animation ‘Bridge’ by Disney Pixar.

Yesterday, I asked you to listen and watch the story and then draw a picture and write a caption or simple sentence.

For today’s lesson please watch and listen to the video again (below)

and pause it at 1mins 25sec.

Take a look at a close-up picture of the story below.

Here you can see the bear and the moose fighting.

Now, for this lesson we are going to look at the ‘feelings’ lens for our discussion and writing.

I want you to look at the bear. How do you think he feels? If someone is fighting- what are they feeling?  

Talk about these questions and have a go at writing words about what you think the bear is feeling.

Here are some examples:
- angry
- cross
-mad

-livid

-irritated

-frustrated

-furious.

Now…I’ve got a sentence in my head for this picture … my sentence is…

He felt livid.

Maybe you can come up with your own verbal sentence to describe what you think the bear feels like in this picture.

You could even have a go at using your phonics to write your own sentence about the picture.

Don’t forget- your teachers would love to see your work- so take a photo and upload it to Tapestry or send it to our year group email address: yr@anglesey.bham.sch.uk

Monday 25th January

'Bridge'

This week we are looking at the animation ‘Bridge’ by Disney Pixar.

Please watch and listen carefully to the video below to see the animated story.

Now that you have watched it, we would like you to have a go at drawing a picture related to the story. You could draw one of the characters, or the thing that you liked the best about the story, or maybe you could draw the setting of the story.

Once you have drawn your picture we would like you to have a go at writing a caption or simple sentence about what you have drawn.

Don’t forget- your teachers would love to see your work- so take a photo and upload it to Tapestry or send it to our year group email address: yr@anglesey.bham.sch.uk

Friday 22nd January

'The Little Red Hen'

This week we are looking at the story ‘The Little Red Hen’ by Ronne Randall.

Yesterday, we looked at the point in the story where the Little Red Hen baked her bread and it smelt delicious.

For today’s lesson you can finish watching and listening to the story (video below).

For today’s writing activity we would like you to try and write the recipe for making bread. A recipe tells us what we need to do with the ingredients for baking.

Can you remember what you need to make bread? We call these the ingredients.

Here is an example of a bread recipe- do you think you could write your own?

On the left is the ingredients list and on the right are the step by step instructions for what you need to do to make the bread with the ingredients.

Below is a clearer pdf version of the above file if you want to have a closer look!

Get a piece of paper and have a go at writing your own bread recipe.

Maybe you could have a go at following it and make your own bread at home with your family!

Don’t forget- your teachers would love to see your work- so take a photo and upload it to Tapestry or send it to our year group email address: yr@anglesey.bham.sch.uk

Thursday 21st January

'The Little Red Hen'

This week we are looking at the story ‘The Little Red Hen’ by Ronne Randall.

Yesterday, we looked at the point in the story where the Little Red Hen hauled the sack of flour all the way home.

For today’s lesson please watch and listen to the video again (below)

and pause it at 5mins 41sec.

Take a look at a close-up picture of the story below.

Here you can see the Little Red Hen has cooked her bread and has taken it out of the oven.

Now, for this lesson we are going to look at the ‘smelling’ lens for our discussion and writing.

I want you to imagine that you are the Little Red Hen and you have just made some bread. (You can even act this scene out with your family)

How do you think the freshly baked bread smells?

Do you think it smells like smelly socks?! No! Of course it doesn’t!

Talk about these questions and have a go at writing words about how the freshly baked bread smells.

The bread smelt …………

Here are some examples:
- delicious
- yummy
-tasty

-scrumptious

-appetizing.

Now…I’ve got a sentence in my head for this picture … my sentence is…

The bread smelt delicious.

Maybe you can come up with your own verbal sentence to describe how you think the bread smelt in this picture.

You could even have a go at using your phonics to write your own sentence about the picture.

Don’t forget- your teachers would love to see your work- so take a photo and upload it to Tapestry or send it to our year group email address: yr@anglesey.bham.sch.uk

Wednesday 20th January

'The Little Red Hen'

This week we are looking at the story ‘The Little Red Hen’ by Ronne Randall.

Yesterday, we looked at the point in the story where the Little Red Hen asked the pig and the rat for help, but they were too busy lying around because they felt too weary to help.

For today’s lesson please watch and listen to the video again (below)

and pause it at 4mins 44sec.

Take a look at a close-up picture of the story below.

Here you can see that the Little Red Hen is doing something with the sack/bag of flour.

Now, for this lesson we are going to look at the ‘action/doing’ lens for our discussion and writing.

I want you to imagine that you are the Little Red Hen and you are carrying the sack of flour. (You can even act this scene out with your family)

What is she doing with the flour?

Is she pushing it across the floor with her feet? No – that’s right she is carrying it! Do you think the sack is heavy or light?

Can you think of any other words to describe how she is carrying it?

Talk about these questions and have a go at writing words about how the Little Red Hen is moving the sack of flour.

She ………………….. the flour

Here are some examples:
- lifted
- dragged
-lugged

-heaved

-hauled.

Now…I’ve got a sentence in my head for this picture … my sentence is…

She hauled it all the way home.

Maybe you can come up with your own verbal sentence to describe how you think the Little Red Hen carried the flour home in this picture.

You could even have a go at using your phonics to write your own sentence about the picture.

Don’t forget- your teachers would love to see your work- so take a photo and upload it to Tapestry or send it to our year group email address: yr@anglesey.bham.sch.uk

Tuesday 19th January

'The Little Red Hen'

This week we are looking at the story ‘The Little Red Hen’ by Ronne Randall.

Yesterday, I asked you to listen and watch the story and then draw a picture and write a caption or simple sentence.

For today’s lesson please watch and listen to the video again (below)

and pause it at 3mins 03sec.

Take a look at a close-up picture of the story below.

Here you can see that the Little Red Hen had asked the pig and the rat to help her- and they both said ‘no’. They are too busy lying down and being lazy.

Now, for this lesson we are going to look at the ‘feelings’ lens for our discussion and writing.

I want you to imagine that you are the rat or the pig and lying down. (You can even act this scene out with your family)

How do you think the pig and rat are feeling?

Have they got lots of energy and are jumping around? No, they are lying down and being lazy.

How do you feel when you lay down?

Talk about these questions and have a go at writing words about what you think the animals are feeling.

Here are some examples:
- tired
- sleepy
-exhausted

-weary

-drained.

Now…I’ve got a sentence in my head for this picture … my sentence is…

They felt much too weary to help.

Maybe you can come up with your own verbal sentence to describe what you think the rat and the pig feel like in this picture.

You could even have a go at using your phonics to write your own sentence about the picture.

Don’t forget- your teachers would love to see your work- so take a photo and upload it to Tapestry or send it to our year group email address: yr@anglesey.bham.sch.uk

Monday 18th January

Happy Monday everyone!!

'The Little Red Hen'

This week we are looking at the story ‘The Little Red Hen’ by Ronne Randall.

Please watch the video below and watch and listen carefully to see Mrs Satnam reading the story.

Now that you know the story a bit better, we would now like you to have a go at drawing a picture related to the story.

You could draw some of the characters or the ingredients needed to make the bread. Maybe you could draw the setting of the story.

Once you have drawn your picture we would like you to have a go at writing a caption or simple sentence about what you have drawn.

Don’t forget- your teachers would love to see your work- so take a photo and upload it to Tapestry or send it to our year group email address: yr@anglesey.bham.sch.uk