Christmas Decorations

If you would like to practise making the Christmas Chain, you can download a template here.
https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B7ltbtjWnVsOMzNhZmI2NWUtNzJiNC00MmIyLWI3NzItNzdjNDJkYzYyMTlk&hl=en

Parable of the Ten Bridesmaids

If you'd like to write the report about this parable, download and write on this.
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B7ltbtjWnVsOYzY1NGI3NGUtNTY0Yi00MzAwLTk0ZGItMmRiMGRkYWI2ZGRm&hl=en

Mr Baker's Maths Set - visualising fractions and ordering

Here is an evaluation maths game that helps you visualise what fractgions look like/mean. Hide the fraction, ask a question, guess what the fraction is, then reveal the right answer.
http://www.maths-packs.co.uk/mathspack2/fmaker/fracmake.html
Here is a game that allows you to practice comparing fractions. You'll need to make the denominators equal to do this accurately. Remember to use multiplying top and bottom numbers by the same thing to make the denominators the same.
http://www.teachingfractions.co.uk/wholeclass/stack/stack.swf

English Reading Test

This week, Y6 have been having a go at old SAT papers. Here is a copy of the text from the reading test if you'd like a look at home.
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B7ltbtjWnVsOY2JhZDA2MmYtM2IxMS00ZjRjLTg2MzgtMDc4ZjFhNGQyZDVk&hl=en

Attention Mr Baker & Kelly's maths groups!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Here are some worksheets on time that will be really useful.
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B7ltbtjWnVsOM2E4ZDQxNTAtMDU0Ni00YzI0LThkMmQtMGFiYzJkZGI4OGNm&hl=en

Reciprocal Reading

Our school is encouraging a new reading method called Reciprocal Reading. Mrs Kielstra talked about it at the Inspire workshop. Here is the Power Point that explains how it works.
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B7ltbtjWnVsONjJiYWZmMDEtZjVlMi00NTg2LWE2YzctYWJmM2U1MmY5NGE3&hl=en

Mr Baker's Spellings 30.11.10

This week's spellings look at prefixes - AUTO, BI & TELE. Learn the words on the list and find a few more that work with these prefixes.
Don't forget about the new word at the bottom. Make it a good one, but be sure it can be used easily.
Click on the link for a copy.
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B7ltbtjWnVsOMWZmMTU5YTktZTBkZC00ZDE1LTk0YTMtNzY1MmUwNjg2NGFh&hl=en

Homework Free Weekend

As year 6 have had such a busy week and have worked so hard on the Advent Fayre; Mr Baker and I have decided not to give you any written homework for the weekend. You are however, expected to learn your lines for the Nativity Play and ensure that all reading is completed - we also encourage you to be familiar with the story of "A Christmas Carol."

There will however be some work available to print-off or links to play for Mr Kelly's Lit and Maths group.

Have a good weekend

Mr Kelly

A good book for Advent

In year Six, we will soon be looking at a wonderful book written by Charles Dickens - A Christmas Carol. You have probably got a copy at home, but if you don't you could look at this free ebook version. Just click on the link below.
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B7ltbtjWnVsOOWFiOTkxM2UtY2M0OS00OWNiLWFiNjYtMzFhYjMyZjI5ZTdj&hl=en

6B Literacy - Lost Generation

If you liked the poem that reads forwards and backwards - Lost Generation by Jonathan Reed, you can read it here:
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B7ltbtjWnVsOMTA4OWRjMWYtNjVkMi00MWY4LTlkZWEtOTJlYzNjOWQxMzJm&hl=en

6K maths graphs games and worksheets

Please find below a number of resources that should help your understanding of graphs and interpreting them. Enjoy. mathszone - graphs

When you follow the above link go to Key Stage 1/2, click on the purple handling data tab then select any item under the heading Discreet Data Graphs or Continuous data graphs.

Mr Baker says "Science is Simple!"

With a bit of thought, most scientific ideas make sense. A good website that makes science topics easy to learn and remember is the Simple Science site. Here is a link:
http://simplescience.net/
Just select Year 6 and the topic you want to learn about.
Simple!

Mr Baker's Spellings 24.11.10

If you've lost your sheet, you can print one here.
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B7ltbtjWnVsONjRiMDBjYWQtYjk3Yi00OTFmLWJjODMtZDFjZjgyYTY0N2M0&hl=en
Remember, in the spaces with a dot, you must find your own word that fits the rule.

Science Homework 23rd November

Here is your science homework. Please print a copy if you have misplaced your own.
https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B7ltbtjWnVsON2QwZWRkODYtYzJmZS00YTY5LTkzYjItNGQ0ZjlmMWQ4ZDUx&hl=en

Dragons' Den?

Year Six are running the Advent Fayre again on Friday 26th November. As already stated in last week's letter, this is to give the children the chance to run an event and its finances. Many games and entertainments (with prize winning opportunities) have been organised for all the children in the school to try for an entrance cost of just £1.50 per family (price decided by the chilren in Year Six).
The children also wondered about seeking sponsorship to make sure we do not make a loss. The decision was made to visit local businesses to make Dragons' Den style pitches. At this time many businesses contacted were not able to accomodate this, but three were willing.
Monday - Co-op Travel
Tuesday - Lloyds Bank
Thursday - Iceland Foods Ltd
We wish our young entreprenears all the best this week!

Mr Baker's Maths Set Basics!

Here are two websites you must use as much as you can. This first one allows you to practise your tables nad has been used a lot in class.http://www.mathsisfun.com/tables.html
This next site allows you to find out the meanings of maths vocabulary. It is interactive too.
http://www.amathsdictionaryforkids.com/dictionary.html

Dissolving Homework for 17th November

This week's science homework - please feel free to print your own copy!
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B7ltbtjWnVsONmFlMjE4NjktMjg1MC00YjFhLTkxMjctNGI3OGIwMDU3ZGY4&hl=en