Friday 5th February 2021

Buenos días, year 5! We hope you enjoyed seeing your classmates and teachers yesterday at your class assembly. Please email us at year5@bgfjs.org if you have any questions or concerns. 

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If you find yourself bored this weekend and in need of something to do, check out the school's Weekend blog!

This is not required and does not involve school work. Just fun things that you can do at home. 

Start your day with a video message from Lauren: 

P.E. with Joe Wicks

Lesson 1 - Maths
In today's maths lesson, we are going to continue exploring improper fractions. We will learn how to convert them from improper fractions to mixed numbers. 

Spr5.4.5 - Improper fractions to mixed numbers from White Rose Maths on Vimeo.

Now watch the video below to see Alice explain how to do this using bar models.

Make sure you have a go at the problems in the White Rose video. 

Complete activities

Great work, now time for 15 minutes on Times Table Rock Stars...

TT Rock Stars

TT Rock Stars Apps

To finish up maths, spend 15 minutes on Mathletics. 

Mathletics

Mathletics Apps

Break time

Take a screen break, get some fresh air, read a book, do some Duolingo, or just relax for 15 minutes. You deserve it!

Lesson 2- Literacy

In this lesson, we explore how reading builds empathy. We will share recommended reads and explore character traits in order to describe a favourite character.

Click the button for today's lesson. Follow along the video and pause to complete the activities as they come up. 

Main Lesson

Well done! Now, spend 30 minutes on Active Learn. 
Choose a book that your teacher has set you and read it carefully.  Each time you see a little green bug, click on it and answer the questions.  You will earn points that you can redeem in your account.

Active Learn Primary

Lunch time!
Go enjoy some food with your family! Want something fun to listen to during lunch? Check out the story below, "I Just Ate My Friend" by Heidi McKinnon. 

Lesson 3- Art

Do you recognize this artist? 


​It's Frida Kahlo!

Watch this video below to learn more about Frida. As you watch the video, pay attention to her self-portraits. 

Want to learn more about Frida Kahlo? Click the button to find out more!

Investigate Frida's Life and Work

Your task- Create a self-portrait! That's right, we want you, to draw YOURSELF!

What you'll need: 

• Mirror or camera (you could have your webcam on)
• Pencil
• Paper
• Coloured pencils (optional)
  

Keep in mind: 
As you can see from the portraits by Frida, sometimes she would aim to make them life-like. Other times, she is a bit more abstract and includes different symbols. 

With your portrait, you can go whichever route you like! Feel free to make it as realistic and life-like as possible, or turn yourself into a cartoon!

We can't wait to see your creations. Please email us pictures of your drawings to year5@bgfjs.org. 

Lesson 4- Song of the Week

Last week you heard the song "Wellerman"- this week, we're going to learn a bit more about it!

Some of you may have heard a song that has become popular recently on TikTok called ‘Wellerman’. This is a traditional Sea Shanty song from about 200 years ago that was sang online around the world after being started on TikTok and then a remix was added to it.

 Before you watch & listen one simple instruction..
 Sing along!

WHAT IS A SEA SHANTY?
Sea Shanties were songs sung by sailors aboard boats on long voyages, they sang them to keep their spirits up when they were away from home for a long time, sometimes sailing for 1000s of miles across the oceans over many weeks. 
The great thing about Sea Shanties is that they are all about singing with a simple beat (how does the singer in the video you just saw keep the beat?*1), you don’t need lots of instruments or equipment (but some of you may have noticed an instrument playing just now.. what was it?*2)

*1 The singer just hits the beat with a fist on a board of wood carefully so he doesn’t hurt himself.

*2 A musician plays her violin after some singers have already joined in. ​

 SO MAYBE THE SAILORS ON BOATS LIKE THE CUTTY SARK IN GREENWICH SANG SEA SHANTIES?
Exactly! The Cutty Sark was built in 1869 and transported tea from China as well as wool, drinks and other goods around the world. Cargo ships (that deliver goods) always carry items on each journey to sell. Even though it was a fast ship at the time, it would still take weeks to travel between countries. You can see the Cutty Sark in Greenwich right next to the Thames. There is also a Maritime Museum there which will re-open soon which has lots of history of life at sea and what it involved.

 COULD I WRITE A SEA SHANTY?
Why not? Listen again to the track above, and as you listen to the tune/melody, see if you can change the words, write down your ideas and try to sing them to the tune/melody, you might need to add or subtract a word or two to help your words fit the rhythm. It would be great to hear your ideas and we can share them later!  So please write them down, keep them safe or record them if you can!

BONUS VIDEOS
 Here is a group called ‘the Danish string quartet’. They play old traditional folk tunes, also from about 200 years ago, but arrange them for a string quartet. A string quartet is a double bass, a cello, a viola and a violin, you can see all of them in this video. An arrangement is a bit like a remix, in the way it change the music, but it used the chords or the melody and arranges them for a new or different set of instruments. 

Story Time

That's all for this week, Year 5! Be sure to visit the Weekend Activities Blog if you find yourself bored and in need for activities. 

We sure do miss you, and can't wait to see all of your learning next week. 

Best wishes, 
Lauren, Charlotte, Alice, Nasima, and Sophie