Narrative writing: Matching characteristics. 

6J have carried on their literacy focus of narrative writing by matching the specific characteristics to the correct genre. In perticular we looked at science fiction, horror, mystery, fantasy, adventure and myths. The children were given strips of information and were tasked to identify the genre they were from.  

 

Year 6 triangle challenge. 

To end our maths lesson 6J had a go at solving this puzzle. How many triangles can you see?  

 

Year 6: Elgin Marbles

This week in year 6 our literacy focus will be on the Elgin marbles debate between the U.K and Greek government. Both year 6 classes rotated around a selection of research stations including non fiction books, laptops, radio podcasts and web links. The children were encouraged to make detailed notes which they will then use to produce a balanced argument and a structured classroom debate.  

 

There’s a boy in the girls’ bathroom

6J have almost finished their class story of There’s a boy in the girls’ bathroom; the boom we have used for the last 3 weeks in our Literacy lessons. Today we worked on understanding how the main character (Bradley Chalkers) changes throughout the story.  

 

6J Dancing

Our P.E topic this term is dance; to familiarise the children with dance we had a go at performing the YMCA. After this the children were tasked with creating a dance routine which displayed each other letters of their names. There were some wonderful performances, well done 6J! 

 

Year 6 STAR.

   
    
    
 
Year 6 are partaking in a STAR (stop, think, act, reflect) scheme run by West Mercia Polic Force. P.C Ridgewell came into 6J and discussed topics such as drugs, alcohol and arrests. The children all found the programme enjoyable and informative. These sessions will be running each Tuesday afternoon for 6 weeks. 

6J Brain Gym

 After a full afternoon of writing 6J took part in some brain gym activities within class.  

6J PE: Circuit Training 

  
Today’s PE session was based around circuit training; we did shuttle runs, star jumps, press ups, basket throws, bean bag toss and bench step ups. 

6J Attendance Winners

  
This weeks winners of the attendance award are 6J! Well done to all of 6J for your determination in getting into school, keep it up! Enjoy your extra play time this week. 

6J Eid Lesson

Today Mr. Maqsood came into 6J to deliver a session on the Eid celebration, the children learned the principles of Eid, the rituals to follow and had a chance to ask many questions which Mr. Maqsood was able to answer.  

    
 

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