5. Which option is correct?
After the dog had ran around outside, he fell asleep on
the sofa.
After the dog had ran around outside he fell asleep on
the sofa.
After, the dog had ran around outside he fell asleep on
the sofa.
6. Which option is correct?
After the dog had ran around outside, he fell asleep on
the sofa.
After the dog had ran around outside he fell asleep on
the sofa.
After, the dog had ran around outside he fell asleep on
the sofa.
7. Which option is correct?
I went to the shop, as I had ran out of bread.
I went to the shop as, I had ran out of bread.
I went to the shop as I had ran out of bread.
8. Which option is correct?
I went to the shop, as I had ran out of bread.
I went to the shop as, I had ran out of bread.
I went to the shop as I had ran out of bread.
9. Which option is correct?
Suddenly everybody, went silent.
Suddenly, everybody went silent.
Suddenly everybody went silent
10. Which option is correct?
Suddenly everybody, went silent.
Suddenly, everybody went silent.
Suddenly everybody went silent
11. Which option is correct?
In the blink of an eye my birthday was over, and it was
time to go to bed.
In the blink of an eye, my birthday was over and it was
time to go to bed.
In the blink of an eye my birthday was over and it was
time to go to bed.
12. Which option is correct?
In the blink of an eye my birthday was over, and it was
time to go to bed.
In the blink of an eye, my birthday was over and it was
time to go to bed.
In the blink of an eye my birthday was over and it was
time to go to bed.
13. Which option is correct?
Despite my sore feet and wet clothes, I’d had an
amazing day at the theme park.
Despite my sore feet, and wet clothes I’d had an
amazing day at the theme park.
Despite my sore feet and wet clothes I’d had an
amazing day, at the theme park.
14. Which option is correct?
Despite my sore feet and wet clothes, I’d had an
amazing day at the theme park.
Despite my sore feet, and wet clothes I’d had an
amazing day at the theme park.
Despite my sore feet and wet clothes I’d had an
amazing day, at the theme park.
15. We really miss all of you and we miss knowing what you have been up
to. Today is your opportunity to give us an update. You’re going to be
writing a letter to either your teacher or your teaching assistant.
Here are the names for each class:
4EP – Mr Penny, Miss Evans and Miss Deane
4LP – Miss Penney and Mrs Coombes
4KR – Miss Rickwood and Miss Welfare
Lets take a look at how a letter is structured…
16. 4 Privet Drive
Little Whinging
Surrey
England
GU15 5EF
Friday 13th March 2022
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
Hogwarts Castle
Highlands
Scotland
IV51 19JA
Dear Mr Dumbledore,
I wish to apply for the vacancy of Head teacher as Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry,
currently being advertised in the Diagon Alley Newsletter. Please find enclosed my CV for your
consideration.
As you can see from my attached CV, I have over 7 years of experience as a student at Hogwarts School. I
believe the knowledge of the school and skills in potions and spells I gained during this time makes me the
right candidate for the role of head teacher.
I am confident that I can bring this experience, along with my bravery, enthusiasm and dedication with me
to your school and help Hogwarts build upon their reputation as a leading school in Witchcraft and
Wizardry. With my expertise, I believe my contribution will have an immediate impact on the school.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to meeting with you to discuss my application
further.
Yours Sincerely,
Harry Potter.
You name and address
Todays date
Their address
Dear [the name of the person you’re writing to],
The reason you’re
writing
Main body of writing
Conclusion
Yours sincerely,
Your name.
17. Try writing your letter!
Things you could tell us
about:
• What you’ve been up
• How you are feeling
• How the home learning is
going
• Any funny stories
• Your daily exercise
When you’ve written your
letter, send it to us so we can
read it and write back!
year4@ashcombeprimary.co.uk
18. Guided Reading
Today we have our close read.
Click on the book to listen to chapters
9, 10 and 11.
Remember to listen carefully as you will
have some questions to answer
afterwards.
19. Close read questions
1. At the end of story, Alex Rover packs her bags and leaves
her house. Where is she going?
2. How does Nim communicate with Jack?
3. What does Nim use to get Galileo to come to her?
20. Close read questions ANSWERS
1. At the end of story, Alex Rover packs her bags and leaves her
house. Where is she going?
Alex Rover is going to visit Nim as she is worried about her being alone
on the island.
2. How does Nim communicate with Jack?
Nim and Jack attach notes to Galileo’s leg. Galileo flies the note to the
other person so they can read it.
3. What does Nim use to get Galileo to come to her?
Nim uses a Troppo Tourist hat to call Galileo as it has a fish on top of
it and Galileo eats fish.
22. Handwriting
Please write out each of the following words across one line in your
book. If you don’t know the meaning of the word you need to use a
dictionary or your tablet/phone/laptop to find this out.
Phone Telephone Phonics
Microphone Phonograph
23. Do now – fronted adverbial
Select the most appropriate fronted adverbials to the following
sentences.
1. ______, the large, rusty boat began to sink.
2. ______, it is important to remember that I am a valued customer and
have visited here on a number of occasions.
3. ______, it is our turn to go on the adventure playground.
4. ______, Jacob entered the decrepit, haunted house.
5. ______, the girls hands began to clench tighter and tighter.
Suddenly Obviously angry Firstly On Tuesday Cautiously
24. Do now – fronted adverbial
Select the most appropriate fronted adverbials to the following
sentences.
1. Suddenly, the large, rusty boat began to sink.
2. Firstly, it is important to remember that I am a valued customer and
have visited here on a number of occasions.
3. On Tuesday, it is our turn to go on the adventure playground.
4. Cautiously, Jacob entered the decrepit, haunted house.
5. Obviously angry, the girls hands began to clench tighter and tighter.
Suddenly Obviously angry Firstly On Tuesday Cautiously
25. Remember our non-chronological reports about the Victorians? We’re
going to give these another go but on a different subject! You have 3
choices for your subject. These are:
1. Alfred the Great
2. Dolphins
3. Teeth
I hope there is an option that suits you!!
26. Paragraphs
A non-chronological report consists of an introduction, a
conclusion and a series of paragraphs. To help you structure
your report the paragraphs are set out on the next slide.
If you want to change them or come up with your own, that is
absolutely fine. The next slide is purely to help you if you
want/need it
27. Alfred the Great
Introduction
Who is Alfred the Great?
What were Alfred the Greats
greatest achievements?
How did Alfred rule?
Conclusion
Dolphins
Introduction
What does a dolphin look
like?
Where do dolphins live?
What do dolphins eat?
Conclusion
Teeth
Why do we have teeth?
Are all teeth the same?
Do different animals have
different types of teeth?
Conclusion
Structure
28. Today your job is to conduct some
research on your topic of choice.
You need to make notes in your
book so that you can begin to write
your paragraphs tomorrow.
On the next few slides are some
links to get you started. Click
through the next few slides to find
the one relevant to your topic.
29. Alfred the Great
• https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zxsbcdm/articles/z
9tdq6f
• https://www.historyextra.com/period/anglo-saxon/king-
alfred-great-facts-life-death-famous-buried/
• https://www.historic-
uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofEngland/Alfred-the-Great/
• https://www.britannica.com/biography/Alfred-king-of-
Wessex
36. Which option is correct?
Is it time for pudding now Mum, “asked the hopeful
girl.”
“Is it time for pudding now Mum?” asked the hopeful
girl.
“Is it time for pudding now Mum,” asked the hopeful
girl.
37. Which option is correct?
Is it time for pudding now Mum, “asked the hopeful
girl.”
“Is it time for pudding now Mum?” asked the hopeful
girl.
“Is it time for pudding now Mum,” asked the hopeful
girl.
38. Which option is correct?
The woman replied, “I’m ready when you are.”
The woman replied, I’m ready when you are.”
The woman replied, “I’m ready when you are,”
39. Which option is correct?
The woman replied, “I’m ready when you are.”
The woman replied, I’m ready when you are.”
The woman replied, “I’m ready when you are,”
40. Which option is correct?
What an amazing day! exclaimed the girl.
“What an amazing day! exclaimed the girl.”
“What an amazing day!” exclaimed the girl.
41. Which option is correct?
What an amazing day! exclaimed the girl.
“What an amazing day! exclaimed the girl.”
“What an amazing day!” exclaimed the girl.
42. Which option is correct?
As the girls walked across the field, Gemma asked “did
you see what happened in PE today?”
As the girls walked across the field, Gemma asked, “did
you see what happened in PE today?”
As the girls walked across the field, Gemma asked, “did
you see what happened in PE today?.”
43. Which option is correct?
As the girls walked across the field, Gemma asked “did
you see what happened in PE today?”
As the girls walked across the field, Gemma asked, “did
you see what happened in PE today?”
As the girls walked across the field, Gemma asked, “did
you see what happened in PE today?.”
44. Which option is correct?
“I’m going to bed,” the girl explained as she walked up
the stairs yawning.
“I’m going to bed,” the girl explained as she walked up
the stairs yawning
“I’m going to bed” the girl explained as she walked up
the stairs yawning.
45. Which option is correct?
“I’m going to bed,” the girl explained as she walked up
the stairs yawning.
“I’m going to bed,” the girl explained as she walked up
the stairs yawning
“I’m going to bed” the girl explained as she walked up
the stairs yawning.
46. Today you are going to be planning your introduction and your first
paragraph. We are going to use the single paragraph outline (SPO)
format that we normally use in school. The topic and concluding
sentence will be completed for your but if you would like to come up
with your own then you just need to ignore those.
Ready? Here we go…. The first two slides with be for Alfred the
Great, the next two on dolphins, then the next two on teeth. You
need to fill in the sentences inbetween.
You only need to do the two SPO’s on your chosen subject.
47. Alfred the Great: Introduction
Introductory
sentence
Alfred the Great was a key part of British history and his actions have had
a significant effect on the country that we live in today.
Sentence 1
Sentence 2
Concluding
sentence
Alfred the Great is the only British monarch to be referred to as ‘great’ so
lets find out what made him great.
48. Alfred the Great: Who was Alfred the
Great?
Introductory
sentence
Alfred the Great was an Anglo-Saxon king who was made king in AD871.
Sentence 1
Sentence 2
Sentence 3
Concluding
sentence
Sadly, Alfred died in 899 and was buried at his capital city of Winchester.
49. Dolphins: Introduction
Introductory
sentence
Dolphins are highly intelligent, warm-blooded mammals that live and thrive
in various locations across the world, from the cold northern and southern
waters to the tropical equator.
Sentence 1
Sentence 2
Concluding
sentence
Would you like to know more about the dolphin?
50. Dolphins: What does a dolphin look like?
Introductory
sentence
Dolphins are small-toothed cetaceans easily recognizable by their curved
mouths, which give them a permanent “smile”.
Sentence 1
Sentence 2
Sentence 3
Concluding
sentence
Over 30 different species of dolphin exist, and the appearance of each
differs in these characteristics.
51. Teeth: Introduction
Introductory
sentence
Your teeth are one of the strongest parts of your body and they’re made
from proteins such as collagen, and minerals such as calcium.
Sentence 1
Sentence 2
Concluding
sentence
Would you like to know more about teeth?
52. Teeth: Why do we have teeth?
Introductory
sentence
Teeth have multiple purposes including helping you chew through foods and
helping you speak clearly.
Sentence 1
Sentence 2
Sentence 3
Concluding
sentence
Teeth are a vital part of our body and therefore it is very important to
keep them clean.
53. Guided Reading
Today we have our prediction day.
Click on the book to relisten to this week’s
chapters and remind yourself of what happened.
Then, you need to predict what you think is going
to happen next.
‘In Nim’s Island I think that……. will happen next
because…..’
55. Handwriting
Please write out each of the following words across one line in your
book. If you don’t know the meaning of the word you need to use a
dictionary or your tablet/phone/laptop to find this out.
Sign Signature Assign
Designer Signaller
56. Do now- Expanded Noun Phrases
Write as many expanded noun
phrases about this image as you
can.
Here are a few examples to
start you off:
Old, rickety building
Desolate, decaying manor
57. Alfred the Great: What were Alfred the
Greats greatest achievements?
Introductory
sentence
As the only British monarch to be referred to as great, Alfred the Great’s
action must have been above any other monarch.
Sentence 1
Sentence 2
Sentence 3
Concluding
sentence
Alfred’s action brought him the name of Alfred the Great and meant that
the United Kingdoms were created.
58. Alfred the Great: How did Alfred rule?
Introductory
sentence
Alfred became king in AD871 when his elder brother died.
Sentence 1
Sentence 2
Sentence 3
Concluding
sentence
Alfred made fair laws and believed education was important.
59. Dolphins: Where do dolphins live?
Introductory
sentence
Dolphins are marine animals meaning that they live in water but they live in
particular areas across the world.
Sentence 1
Sentence 2
Sentence 3
Concluding
sentence
Dolphins live in a large expanses of water such as oceans and some major
rivers as they need lots of space.
60. Dolphins: What do dolphins eat?
Introductory
sentence
There are many species and each species of dolphin eats something
different.
Sentence 1
Sentence 2
Sentence 3
Concluding
sentence
All dolphins eat fish and those living in deep oceans also eat squid and
jellyfish.
61. Teeth: Are all teeth the same?
Introductory
sentence
There are 3 main different types of teeth that all have different purposes.
Sentence 1
Sentence 2
Sentence 3
Concluding
sentence
Each type of tooth has a different purpose but each is vitally important for
their purpose.
62. Teeth: Do different animals have different
types of teeth?
Introductory
sentence
Teeth are arranged and adapt for the diet of the owner and therefore
different animals have different arrangements of teeth.
Sentence 1
Sentence 2
Sentence 3
Concluding
sentence
Whilst the canine teeth are most important for the carnivores, the molars
are most important for the herbivore so each are different and adapted.
63. Guided Reading
Today we have our news day.
Click on the Newsround logo to
access the Newsround website. You
might also like to watch todays
episode of Newsround.
65. Spelling Shed
Spend 10 minutes practicing this
weeks spellings.
Click on the spelling shed logo to
access the website.
66. Today your English and Guided
Reading is rolled into one!
Underneath these slides you will
find some more questions about
the water cycle. This is the
same text as last week but a
different set of questions.
Click on the document labelled
’Day 5 – Reading Comprehension’
