MARLBOROUGH PRIMARY SCHOOL

YEAR 6 HOME LEARNING WB 29TH JUNE 2020

Week 12 29/06/2020

Morning session 1 Morning session 2 Morning session 3 Afternoon session 1 Afternoon session 2 Afternoon session 3

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QFL: How can I independently conduct a maths investigation

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English

QFL: How do I independently write an instructional text?

VIPERS

QFL: Can I infer meaning from a poem?

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Day 2 Maths

QFL: How can I identify patterns in numbers?

English

QFL: How do I independently write an instructional text?

Science

QFL: How do I use my knowledge of prey and predators to solve problems involving food chains?

Day 3 Maths

QFL: How can I independently conduct a maths investigation

on number patterns?

English

QFL: How do I independently write a biography about Charles

Darwin?

Art and DT

QFL: How do I use sketching techniques to illustrate characters from a story?

Day 4 Maths

QFL: How can I independently conduct a maths investigation?

English

QFL: How do I independently write a biography about Charles

Darwin?

PSHE - Mindfulness and

meditation QFL: How can I overcome

challenges?

History

QFL: How did the Windrush change Britain and sculpt post-imperial

British culture?

Day 5 Maths

QFL: How can I independently conduct a maths investigation?

English

QFL: How do I independently write a biography about Charles

Darwin?

SPAG

QFL: Can I recall different SPAG rules?

Amazon Book Review

Day 1

MATHS

QFL: How can I independently conduct a maths investigation about

angles?

English

The next section of your instructional writing is the necessary bravery that you will need.

How to prove you are brave enough

Following on from the characteristics needed, bravery is next most needed attribute. You must demonstrate your bravery by showing the ability to acquire strength. Illustrate your prowess through travel: a journey to the unknown. Travel to the ancient realm known as the Voice of the Voiceless; you will have to gain the cloak of invisibility. Midway, you will discover the Sea of Blood, where you will have to plunge deep inside. Submerge yourself beneath the waves where you will see an illuminating glow. The glow will become brighter by the second. Finding the cloak of invisibility is dependent on you deciphering a complex puzzle. Failure to do so will result in the mission being halted immediately.

Once you have achieved this goal, you must carry on the journey to the Voice of the Voiceless, and find the secret Garden of Gods; you will have to find Sunbeam - the strongest known weapon. Exhibit the utmost caution as the most ancient beast called Skullcracker will attempt to destroy you. SLOW WRITE SUPPORT [ ] Link back to your previous section and explain to the reader what this section will look at. [ ] Include a colon by explaining where the reader needs to go. [ ] Consider your verb choices for your sentence openers. [ ] Include a dash [ ] Ensure your instructions are sequential

RE – QfL: What does it mean to be philosophical?

Philosophy In Greek, philosophy means ‘the love of wisdom’. Philosophy is the study of the

fundamental nature of knowledge, reality and existence. In Philosophy, we study and consider some of the biggest questions about life, its meaning and why it matters. E.g. Is there life after death? Or, Can people be born

evil? Philosophy asks a lot of challenging questions and philosophers think critically and

try to come up with their own ideas and theories on how to best answer the question.

How can you think more critically?

- When someone shares an opinion or a thought, ask ‘How’ or ‘Why’ they believe what they believe?

- Look and use evidence to back up what you think. - Consider other people’s differing perspectives to the same question you are thinking about. It is so important to realise that it is OK for people to have a

different (sometimes contrasting) perspective (outlook) on the same issue as you.

TASK: Choose one of the questions below to focus on, using prior knowledge of what we have learnt in RE as well as thinking about philosophy and thinking

critically (use the tips above). When thinking of your chosen big question, consider how some or all of the world religions would respond to your question.

What do you believe happens when we die?

Why do different religions believe in different things about death and the afterlife?

If you don’t believe in the afterlife, do you still have one or go to heaven? Can God exist when children and young people die young from diseases like

cancer? Why does God let children and adults die in accidents? How can we be sure there is, or is not, life after death?

If we know we are all going to die, then why bother doing anything and living? Why do some religions believe in reincarnation and others don’t?

VIPERS – QfL: Can I infer meaning from a poem?

1) According to the text, what does adaptation mean?

2) Give two examples of adaptations a polar bear has made in order to

survive in the wild.

3) What do you think would happen if a polar bear was missing one of

these adaptations?

4) Look at the section headed: Examples of adaptation. Complete the table

below with one piece of evidence from the article to support each

statement.

5) “With this theory, Darwin shocked religious Victorian Society by

suggesting that animals and humans shared a common ancestry” Why

was society shocked? Tick the closest possible answer.

6) Look at the section headed: Natural selection: A Case Study What does

‘favoured’ mean in the following example from the text – “resting on

their favoured lichen-covered tree trunks”?

Day 2

English

How to Defend Your Kingdom

Taking these acquirements on board will guarantee that you are well on your way to becoming a king. One final condition must be fulfilled before you can claim the crown. You will not only need to protect your family and kingdom, but also the dear people of Benin. Consider the prospect of keeping guards at every possible entrance and post that leads in and out of the kingdom. There will be many leaders ready to sack your city at any given opportunity; do not give this to them.

Alongside a well-equipped army, there are various other prerequisites. Entrench the city with a moat and fortified walls with skilled archers posted atop. Although this can be accomplished, there are many obstacles, which you may encounter. This is because without a monitored border, enemies will easily slip past and enter. Once complete, your city will be safe. If you were to follow all of the steps outlined, eventually you will ultimately become an esteemed Oba whose contribution to Benin culture will forever reign. SLOW WRITE SUPPORT [ ] Focus the start of your paragraph on the main purpose of your mission. [ ] Explain what this section is about. [ ] Include a sentence with a semi colon [ ] Focus on another element that they need to do to be king. [ ] Explain that once you have finished all these things, you will be a king.

MATHS

QFL: How can I identify patterns in numbers?

Science – QfL: How do I use my knowledge of prey and predators to solve

problems involving food chains?

Day 3

MATHS

QFL: How can I independently conduct a maths investigation on number

patterns?

English

For the rest of this week, you will be writing a biography. Use this example about Charles Darwin to write your own about him. Make notes using the following link

pbslearningmedia.org/resource/tdc02.sci.life.evo.dar/evolving-ideas-who-was-charles-darwin/#.XOwJ0hRKjIU

You may have come across the work of Mr Charles Darwin? The famous British naturalist whose discoveries have shaped the study of biology since the publication of the controversial book ‘The Origin of Species’. If you are unfamiliar now, you shan’t be soon enough!

Early Life

Darwin’s childhood consisted of a religious upbringing centred on the word of God. Their conservative attitudes seeped into every crevice of his life, however, Darwin was not one to downplay his interests such as: hunting for insects, digging for minerals and analysing insects. His passion for science emanated at a young age: he constructed his very own laboratory in his garden shed, much to the disdain of his parents. His parents, particularly his father, desired for Darwin to pursue a medical career (much like his own) and continue the family legacy of medical professionals. Unfortunately, his love for science, coupled with a disliking of blood halted this development. Darwin remained headstrong, and against all the forces acting against him, he eventually pursued his dream career in the study of entomology. An opportunity that he could not refuse would soon come to light. SLOW WRITE SUPPORT [ ] Introduce the biography in a colloquial (chatty) manner that engages the reader. [ ] Start with their early life – talk about what they liked. [ ] Talk about things that they did. [ ] Focus on how their childhood led to the things that happened in the future.

Art and DT – QfL: How do I use sketching techniques to illustrate characters from a story?

For the past 2 weeks, you’ve been reading chapters from ‘The Ickabog’. The publishers of this book are holding a competition for children between the ages of seven and twelve to illustrate parts of the story – either the characters, events or locations in the story. You can also do different illustrations for different chapters! The

competition closes at 6pm on July 17th. Let your imagination go crazy!

J.K.Rowling won’t be judging the competition herself, but if you share your child’s illustration on social media with the hashtag #Theickabog – she might share and comment. If you use #Theickabog and tag @Theickabog, your child’s illustrations might be shared on the official social channels and on the website gallery. However, this

is not a method of entering the competition – you still need to complete the form (on the site below).

If you would like your child’s class teacher to share your child’s illustration on the school Instagram, please email them a picture!

Here are some examples of illustrations from the website…

See the link below if you would like to enter your illustrations into the competition! https://theickabogcompetition.com/

Day 4

English

Use the following links to support your writing today.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcpB_986wyk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s64Y8sVYfFY

The Beagle

It seemed Darwin’s fortunes were to be realised as the captain of HMS Beagle (Rover

Fitzroy) was searching for a naturalist to accompany his crew on a voyage to several

locations around the globe. Embarking in 1831, Charles began his journey alongside

seventy-five crew members, tackling intense nausea and challenging living conditions;

this failed to deter him. After several diversions and stops, HMS Beagle docked at the

Galapagos Islands – almost five years after the journey commenced. Darwin was

dumbfounded at the sights he saw and the adventures he experienced on the Islands,

even calling it ‘heaven on earth.’

The Galapagos Islands

Despite numerous experiences in a wide array of other countries, Darwin’s most well-

known theory – Natural Selection - emerged in the Galapagos. Upon studying different

finches, Darwin came to the understanding that each bird had its own distinctive

features that supported its survival. He observed that those birds with long, thin beaks

were able to eat insects whilst those with wider, stronger beaks could break nuts and

seeds; this characteristic was then inherited by its offspring. This observation became

the discovery that he needed to convince the scientific community of his theory.

SLOW WRITE SUPPORT [ ] Ensure your writing is in chronological order. [ ] Include a dash [ ] Talk about a key event and how this shaped the person’s life. [ ] Include a key discovery

MATHS

QFL: How can I independently conduct a maths investigation?

History – QfL: How did the Windrush change Britain and sculpt post-imperial British culture?

On 22nd June, the UK marks Windrush Day, celebrating the arrival of the Empire

Windrush in Britain.

After World War Two, Britain was a country short of workers and needed to rebuild its weakened economy. In 1948, hundreds of people from the Caribbean

boarded the ship and travelled to Tilbury Docks in Essex. They were invited to come to England to work in sectors including manufacturing, public transport and

the NHS. With them they brought an explosion of dance, art, writing and music which would transform British culture.

TASK: Use the websites below to find out how the Windrush generation helped to rebuild Britain and changed British culture. Create an information leaflet or piece

of writing to show what you have learnt.

Think about:

Who the Windrush generation are

Reasons why people left the Caribbean to come to England

How many people entered Britain each year after the Windrush arrived

How music was influenced by the Windrush generation

How the economy was influenced

What kinds of jobs the Windrush generation had when they came to England

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z6grnrd https://www.bl.uk/windrush/articles/how-caribbean-migrants-rebuilt-britain

PSHE

QFL: How can I overcome challenges?

Day 5

English

Use the following link to support writing your conclusion

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urSNtaQKOAk

The Origin of Species

Motivated by his discovery, Darwin collated his findings to create the book ‘The Origin of Species’ which explained how the best (or ‘fittest’) of animals had more chance of reproducing and would thus pass on the characteristic that allowed them to survive to their offspring. Darwin was extremely mindful of the repercussions that his ideas could cause; Victorian England did not take new ideas that went against the word of God lightly. This fear led Darwin to delay the publication of his book by almost twenty years. In 1859, Charles finally gained the courage to publish his book, transforming the main beliefs of the time and even today. Just imagine, if Charles were to supressed his dreams, we may not have the developments in science that we have today! SLOW WRITE SUPPORT [ ] Talk about a key discovery in the person’s life. [ ] Why was this discovery a breakthrough/hard to take at the time? [ ] End off your biography of Darwin in a colloquial manner explaining what may have happened had we not learnt of Darwin’s discoveries.

MATHS

QFL: How can I independently conduct a maths investigation?

Write a book review about a book you have read recently. Include information about the title, author and when it was written.

Add a brief summary of the story but try not to spoil it for those who have not yet read it! Explain the themes present within the story, the

characters and plot.

Finally, discuss your opinion of the book. Did you like/dislike it? Why? Why would a certain character appeal to others? Why would this story

appeal/not appeal to others?

Can you recommend any other books/authors that are similar to this book?

Remember to use a range of sentence openers, conjunctions,

punctuation and paragraphs to ensure your writing is cohesive.

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