Phonics

This week we are looking at the "n" sound (see Tuesday's Literacy page).  For today's activity, choose some of your words and put them into sentences of your own (at least four sentences please).

Don't forget to do at least 15 minutes of reading each day please!  To access your BugClub account, head to https://www.activelearnprimary.co.uk/login?c=0, select one of your books and remember to have a go at the quiz questions!

Main activity

For today's lesson, we are looking at the difference between phrases and sentences.

A sentence is a group of words that makes sense on its own.  Every sentence must contain a verb.  Look at these examples.

         Mr Massey refereed the football match between Brooklands and Andrews Memorial.

• Does this group of words make sense without the need to add any more information?  Yes, it does make sense.
• Is there a verb in this sentence?  Yes, the verb is "refereed".

         Jackie looked everywhere for Mr Skip's missing hat.

• Does this group of words make sense without the need to add any more information?  Yes, it does make sense.
• Is there a verb in this sentence?  Yes, the verb is "looked".

A phrase is a group of words which forms part of a sentence.  Phrases are usually quite short.  They do not make sense on their own and many phrases do not contain a verb.  Look at these examples.

         the best thing ever

• Does this group of words make sense without the need to add any more information?  No, because we don't know what is being described.

         in my garage

• Does this group of words make sense without the need to add any more information?  No, because we don't know what is happening in the garage.

Watch today's video where we look at more examples of sentences and phrases.  Then choose your level and download today's written activity.  Do your best to complete each section and please don't forget to check your spelling and punctuation!

Dance Mat Typing!

Are you good at typing?  Can you find your way around the keyboard quickly?  Dance Mat Typing is a great way to learn the layout of the letters on your keyboard and, as you become better at typing, you'll soon find that you can type a message more quickly than you can write it with a pen or pencil.  

Being able to touch type (without looking at your hands as you type) is a great skill and one that will prove to be very useful as you get older and move to your next school.

Head to the BBC Bitesize website and type along with the music and songs as you become a keyboard whizz!  Dance Mat Typing - BBC Bitesize

If you think that you are already an expert at typing, try playing "Sky Chase" where, to win the race, you need to type the words on the screen as quickly and accurately as you can!