TROON PRIMARY SCHOOL & EARLY YEARS CENTREHome Learning: Primary 3 1.6.20

LiteracyReading Spelling Writing

We are learning to read for information and enjoyment.

We are learning to use the spelling rule o (u) sound We are learning to write a detailed description.

Task:Log onto Bug Club and find the books chosen for you this week. After you have read each book, you will find some tasks to complete. The tasks may be something to talk about, draw, do or write. Below are questions that you can answer about your book. We will keep topping up your books so keep logging in to enjoy reading! https://www.activelearnprimary.co.uk/login?c=0

Keep reading and enjoying your own books at home. Remember you can read aloud to others, be read to and

do paired reading of a book.

Task:The o sound.Use the spelling strategy: rainbow spelling

HomophonesWrite the correct word for each clue.

To, Too or TwoFill each sentence with the correct word.

My Best FriendUsing the sheet below or in your jotter write about your best friend. Things to include could be

Name Appearance Personality e.g happy, confident, kind Likes and dislikes you share Your favourite activity you do together What makes them special to you

Write in complete sentences and remember to read as you write to check spellings and that it makes sense. Try to use different sentence openers and lots of good describing WOW words. Share your work on Teams.Have fun completing the Faces of Friendship sheet.

NumeracyMental Arithmetic Core Learning ICT Support

We are learning to quickly and accurately add and subtract within 20.

We are learning to recognise 2D shapes that tile (tessellate).

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zjv39j6/articles/zgxwfcw

https://www.nctm.org/Classroom-Resources/Illuminations/Interactives/Tessellation-Creator/

https://www.mathlearningcenter.org/resources/apps/pattern-shapes

Using different learned strategies e.g. count on/back, doubles, near doubles etc. complete the worksheets to strengthen your knowledge of number bonds to 20. You can say or write your answers. Time your work each day and see if you can become quicker but still be accurate!Challenge: Sumdog Addition and Subtraction within 20 Challenge

Tessellation/TilingRead the word document and links in ICT explaining tessellation or tiling. Complete the activities. Challenge: Look around you. Can you see any examples of tessellation inside or outside? List your answers in your jotter.

Personal Project: Volcanoes Health and WellbeingWe are learning to recognise the features of a volcano. We are learning to be healthyWe

1. Watch the video clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAmqsMQG3RM. With an adult read the information page below What is a Volcano? Discuss the meanings of the coloured words. Look at the volcano diagram. The volcano has been split down the middle (a cross section) so you can see what is inside. Copy, colour and label the diagram.

2. Different Shapes of Volcanoes Look at the diagram below and complete the worksheet and challenge.3. Junk Model Volcano Using different junk materials e.g. boxes, cartons, pots, newspapers etc. create and

build a volcano. It can be any volcano shape and size. Please post pictures of your volcano to Teams anytime in the week beginning 15.6.20. Happy building!

Complete the Phunky Fit activities. Replace the word teacher with someone at home.

Class check-in every day in Teams.Catch up with everyone on live (typed) chat on Wednesd ay between 2 pm and 2.30 pm on Teams General Channel.

Spelling Chilli Challenge

From the word lists below, select the set that will challenge you at an appropriate level:

Mild Medium Hottoo glove somebodyby front accompanyday dozen another

made monkey colourtime month nothinghelp won somersault

Use the Rainbow Writing spelling approach to secure your spelling skills this week.

Reading Questions for Fiction BooksUnless otherwise stated answer each question in a complete

sentence. Remember capital letters and full stops.

1. What is the title of the book?2. Who is the author of the book?3. Where is the story set?4. In a few sentences write a short description of what

the story is about.5. Name a main character from the story and write 5

words to describe their appearance and personality.6. Would you like this character as a friend? Give reasons

for your answer.

Reading Questions for Non Fiction BooksUnless otherwise stated answer each question in a complete

sentence. Remember capital letters and full stops.

1. What is the title of the book?2. Who is the author of the book?3. In a few sentences write a short description of what the

book is about.4. Make a list of 5 interesting facts you learned from this book.5. Would you recommend this book to others? Give reasons for

your answer.

What is a Volcano?A volcano is a mountain that opens downward to a

pool of molten rock (magma) below the surface of the earth. When pressure builds up, eruptions occur. Gases and rock shoot up through the opening and

spill over or fill the air with lava fragments.

Study the diagram above. Now fill in the missing words.

____________ volcanoes are shaped like a bowl or shield in the middle with long gentle slopes made by the lava flows.

____________ volcanoes are steep-sided volcanoes composed of many layers of volcanic rocks, usually made from thick sticky lava, ash and rock debris (broken pieces).

_____________ are circular or oval cones built from erupting lava that breaks into small pieces as it shoots into the air. As small pieces fall back to the ground, they cool and form cinders around the vent.

Missing words: Cinder cones Shield Composite

Challenge: Find examples of these types of volcanoes from around the world.