In the last few weeks, year 6 have been learning about words ending in -ant, -ance and -ancy.
Monthly Archives: November 2016
Division – Using and understanding the short method
Brainbuilders given out on Thursday 17th November
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Multiplying by two-digit numbers
Multiplying by one digit numbers
Fare well and colon: what are colons?
Colons
Colons can be used in different ways. Colons are most often used in front of list but can also be used to show a further explanation, conclusion or example.
Brainbuilders given out on Thursday 10th November
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The Death Angel
Icarus stared down at the pitiful sea and held his breath.The dark sea swirled beneath him.“it’s time son …” his father started interrupting his thoughts. “ I don’t want to go” Icarus whined. “ I’m afraid we have to we’re wasting precious time”Daedalus -Icarus’ father- said in a firm voice. “ you have to not we Icarus” argued back. “ I’m afraid you leave me with no choice” ,and with that he gently pushed Icarus into the churning sea below.He plummeted fast. Continue reading The Death Angel
The last and first flight of Icarus
Icarus stepped up onto the dirty window sill, mixed feelings spread across his body. He shook uncontrollably as he stepped forward.
This was it. Continue reading The last and first flight of Icarus
The Homeric Hymns
The Homeric Hymns are a collection of hymns that were written to the Greek gods (and some of the famous heroes and demi-gods of the Greek heroic age).
Although the this collection of hymns is called ‘Homeric’, they were most probably not written by the poet Homer (the attributed author of the Iliad and the Odyssey). They have been given the title of ‘Homeric’ because they use the same poetic meters and language style as the Iliad and Odyssey.