Friday, 31 March 2017

Into the Valley

Today, 5AC have been writing some poetry. Mrs. McAteer was very impressed with their work. Below is work by; Maxwell, Alfie R, Kitty, Georgia, Connie, Katie, Ellie, Poppy, Harvey & Jake.










Thursday, 30 March 2017

Persuasive Letter

In English lessons, we've been studying persuasion. We researched the issue of whether CCTV in schools would be a good idea. Below is Freddie E's letter he wrote expressing his opinion. 



Friday, 24 March 2017

100 Word Challenge Showcase Week 25

Most weeks, 5DA/LM take part in the 100 Word Challenge. This week, for the second time this academic year, some of our children's writing was chosen for the Showcase. Links to the writing by Jamie and Amelie can be found below. 


If you have time, please add to the comments they've already received about their work. Well done to them both.

Thursday, 23 March 2017

Word Class Switcheroo

In recent English lessons and as part of home learning, we have been doing some 'switcheroo' with words in the same word class. Some examples can be found below.







Using one of our sentences, can you give it a go too?

Friday, 10 March 2017

Eight Line Rhyme 2016




Like last year, some children again entered the Eight Line Rhyme poetry competition. These children are now in Year Six and have had their poems published in 'Children's Poetry: Music and Artists: An Invitation That Captured Children's Imagination (Poems and Pictures Children's Poetry)'. Well done Leon, Adam, Mya Alyssa, Ellouise, Isabelle, Fabia, Jake, Charlotte, Hannah and Lola. A copy of the book is available in the school library.












Thursday, 9 March 2017

Planet Fact or Fiction

We've been studying our solar system. We wrote down some planet facts and made up some planet fiction. Here are some of what Freddie, Amelie and Morgan created: