Category Archives: Literacy

Homophones are words that sound the same but are spelt differently and have different meanings. http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/words/spelling/recognising/homophones/game.shtml

Today P4d were learning about how to use commas in a list. They successfully completed “The Apprentice” style game and thankfully they were not fired! Game: http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/words/grammar/punctuation/commas/game.shtml Quiz: http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/words/grammar/punctuation/commas/quiz.shtml Task to try at home: http://www.primaryresources.co.uk/english/docs/Commas%20for%20Lists.doc

Today P4d will be making leaflets for children about Dunbar. They will consider what makes an effective leaflet and then they will put their ideas into action! Watch this space for photos… BBC website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/english/writing/leaflets/play.shtml

Today P4d developed their poster making skills. They also discussed what makes a poster work well. We considered the following designs before making our own…

P4d will be learning about what makes effective posters and leaflets for the next 3 weeks.

Here’s a great activity for the Easter holidays! Enter this writing competition and you may win a £50 book token! Finish off the story starter and e-mail your entry no later than midnight on 26th April. See details below: http://www.guardian.co.uk/childrens-books-site/2011/apr/10/childrens-books-7-and-under-childrens-books-8-12-years?CMP=twt_gu … Continue reading →