Today we will be learning  the alternative spelling patterns for the /ou/ and /oa/ sound.

e.g. /ow/ as code for /ou/ as in flower;  /ow/ as code for /oa/ as in below;      

Watch the videos below:

Complete the alternative spelling pattern sheet for /ou/ and /oa/

Ask an adult to read the instructions to you (see below and the sheet).

1) underline all the different spellings for the /ou/ and /oa/ sound in the word list.

Practice reading all the words in the lists (sound out and blend) to yourself first. Then read them to an adult - tick the ones you read correctly.

2) Underline all the different spellings for /ou/ and /oa/ sound in the passage (text) . Then read the text. 

3) In the last box, write a sentence using a word/words from the lists and draw a picture to go with it (illustrate it). 

Challenge: 

Choose a word from each list and write a sentence for each one.

Remember to use joined/best handwriting, a capital letter at the beginning of your sentence, word spaces and a full stop at the end of your sentence.

T: To write a middle that builds drama (Part 1)

Watch the lesson video in the link below.

In this lesson, you will complete a spelling activity using contractions. 

You will practice talking through the middle of your story using your story map.

You will write the middle of your story to build drama.

Check that you have used capital letters and punctuation marks (.,?!)

I look forward to reading the middle part of your story

Support -This video has step by step completion of the activities. You can pause it at any point. Try completing one activity at a time. You could also just write about 1 animal.

Challenge - Can you write about the other 2 animals?

T: To answer questions about a story

Listen/read the story 'Giraffes Can't Dance Again.' Below is a sung version of the story which you can listen to.

Complete the comprehension activitites, questions 1-5.  You do not need to print these out.

Support: Choose the multiple choice comprehension questions.

Challenge: Answer questions 1-10. Write your answers in full sentences.  Remember to use capital letters and full stops.

T: To count vertices on 3-D shapes

First, complete the Flashback card.

Watch the video lesson below and complete the activities within it.

Support - Focus on page 1 of the worksheet and only continue if you are feeling confident.

Challenge - Have a go at the T/F questions

T: To understand what life is like for people living in Kenya.

Read the PowerPoint 'Exploring Kenya' and complete the activities within.

Have a go at this Just Dance - The Monkey Dance

or choose one of the well being activities