Tag: 18th August

Wednesday 18th August – Maths

Fractions – Different ways of showing half

I am learning to represent half in many different ways using different materials.

I know I can do it when I can represent half in many different ways.

To gain a better understanding of what dividing into halves means, watch ‘Give Me Half! by Stuart J. Murphy’

Independent Task

How many different ways can you show half? Represent halves in different ways.

You may use paper, LEGO blocks, toys you have, patterns, apples, oranges, sandwiches and playdough. Take photos of all the halves that you have created.

Try to show at least 5 examples.

Wednesday 18th August – Literacy

Describing Your Dr. Seuss Character

I am learning to think of adjectives to describe my character.

I know I can do it when I can describe the character I have created.

This week you have created your own Dr. Seuss character. You have considered what they look like and what their personality might be like. Today you are going to have a go at describing your character!

Independent Task

Dr Seuss creates quirky crazy characters and so have you! What is so special about your character?

What physical traits, for example colours, clothes, size, movement etc. does your character have?

What personal traits or abilities does your character have? Are they funny, crazy, kind, brave, wild, groovy?

Your task today is to write some sentences to describe your character. Remember to use capital letters, full stops, adjectives and adverbs to make your sentences really interesting!

Try to write at least 5 sentences about your character.