Leavers 2013

The Wild Woods

In Literacy we have been looking at techniques authors use to build tension. We have had a go at writing our own descriptions of a journey through a wild wood. Here are the effors of some of the children.

As the night began in the wild wood leaves cracked behind him. The golden ball began to fade; the light was trapped in darkness. It was terrifying. Shadows were following him as he darted. Then he stopped. It was silence. Then there was a.....BANG!!! Quickly, he ran inside a shelter where he saw shadows. Suddenly he walked on and he saw faces on the trees. Then he rubbed his eyes and it faded. He told himself he’d gone mad. Another and another. Different caricatures were appearing. He could hear voices of the ghost who died in the woods. Then the whistling began.

By Kian

Brave strong courageous fearless, these were things he wasn’t feeling as he staggered into the lonesome forest. Twigs snapped in the undergrowth beside him he didn’t know why he didn’t collapse onto the damp twigs but he wished he had when he turned around. Two sharp piercing eyes like the cloak of miss riding hood stared at him with no room for mercy. It snarled and disappeared into the bush like it was never there. He looked towards the exit but it wasn’t there! He was trapped!

By Eli

As she was walking through the wild woods she began to fear as tears dropped down her eyes like a waterfall running down. She was crying. Crying because it was creepy as trees crushed down the woods. The leaves were being dragged by the angry wind. The dust was getting into her face as she slowly stepped nearer and nearer. The branches were screaming when the powerful wind blew them off. Then next the mud was shouting because the branches where falling on top of the mud. Her heart was pounding like a drum.

By Aishah

Mental Maths Bootcamp

Use this resource to practice solving mental maths problems.

http://www.compare4kids.co.uk/mental-maths.php

The flood

In Literacy we have been learning about journalistic writing. Children have had a go at writing first person accounts of an incident as preparation for including witness statements in their newspaper articles. Here is Eli and Cvonne's work.

There was a deep dark murderous rumble from the beautiful hills. Trees were rapidly disintegrated like they were never there. The stench of death loomed all around. Suddenly black silky water shot up into the grey silent air. Posh cars were bought clean off their feet into the rumbling mouth of the watery cave. Nothing or no one could stand in its way. The lucky survivors made their way up. Up, up to safety. I felt like it was every man for themselves but I couldn’t help worrying, worrying not only for my family but for my friends. My mind drifted away to another world  and I felt tears in my eyes as I saw old, Mrs. Drapper stumble up her stairs but I could save my emotions for later, right now I have to make sure I have a later! I crawled onto my messy roof. For now thankfully I was safe. Eli.

The water was like a bull nothing can stop it when it’s mad. My mum and dad saw the flood so they climbed up to the roof with me in front. As we reached the roof the water was not far behind. I have never seen water move that fast. It was like the world’s fastest car making clones of itself. The flood has started its path of darkness. But the flood is not easily stopped. It was like donkey Kong and donkey Kong Jr were trying to get a golden banana. I asked myself would this change my life now this beast is here or would it be the same?   Cvonne

Bre-nancy and the 13 Plantains.

In Literacy we have been looking at dramatic conventions. Here is Javarne's play script based on the story 'Bre-nancy and the 13 Plantains'

Bre-nancy and the 13 Plantains

Scene 1: In the house Ma-nancy and Bre-nancy are arguing about who should get food.

Ma-nancy:   Bre-nancey get out of the house and get food for me and the children. Don’t make me use this broom!

Bre-nancy: But me nuh have nuh money!

Ma-nancy:   Well get some.

Bre-nancy:  It’s not fair! (sulking)

Ma-nance chases Bre-nancy out of the house with the broom.

Bre-nancy:  Ok I’m going!

Ma-nancy slams the door

End of scene 1

Scene 2: On a dusty road Bre-nancy sees Reggie the bush rat holding lots of plantain.

Bre-nancy: Reggie where did you get all of that plantain?

Reggie:        That a me hard working salary

Bre-nancy: Reggie Can I have some?

Reggie:        No way man!

Bre-nancy:  Please, just for my kids and my wife.

Reggie:        Ok, only this once.

Bre-nancy takes 13 plantains and goes home.

End of scene 2      

Scene 3: Back in the house

Bre-nancy:  Me come back wife with some food.

Ma-nancy:   Me a come.

Bre-nancy:  See here, 13 plantains, enough for you and the kids.

Ma-nancy cooks the plantains and serves the family. There is no food for Bre-nancy so he just sits there with a sad face.

Child1:        Do you want some of mine Dad?

Bre-nancy: No, it’s yours

Child1:        Do you want some? It’s ok.

Bre-nancy:            Well if you insist then yes!

Child2:      Have some of mine.

Child3:        and mine.

Child4:        and some of mine!

All the children give their Dad half of their plantain.

Ma-nancy:  But wait! How much plantain you eat? Huh? Huh?

Bre-nancy couldn’t work it out and quickly left the table and went for a walk outside.

End of scene 3

Should Mr B apply for the X-Factor?

In Literacy we have been working on writing balanced arguments. Here is Kirby's argument about whether Mr Broafield should apply for the X-Factor.

Should Mr Broadfield apply for X Factor?

Mr Broadfield, a class teacher in St Mary’s Church of England Primary School believes he has the talent to appear on X Factor and is scheduled to apply. Do you think the adventurous assistant head should try?

 Many people believe Mr Broadfield is just lacking in the talent to singing on X Factor. His awful singing may bring shame to the proud legacy of St Mary’s which has won numerous honours, prizes and award for its performances. It is unlikely Mr Broadfield will be able to escape Simon Cowell’s cruel glare.

It is likely Mr Broadfield will be laughed of stage. This will possibly make him lose so much confidence that he will quit his role as class teacher. This would be a major loss to St Mary’s. They would lose one of their best  teachers and many would find it hard to imagine a St Mary’s without Mr Broadfield.

Of course there is the chance that Mr Broadfield could get in. With his awful singing he could make the judges laugh so much that they let him enter. (Only if Simon Cowell is in a good mood though) In fact, if he were inspiring enough more children might come to St Mary’s.

Even though Mr B might fail Mrs Packer will still be proud of him. She always says “Follow your dreams” Why not Mr B? Despite losing he will still be a popular teacher!

Stained Glass Windows

Children in 5/6B have been creating stained glass windows with a religious theme. Oyinde and Malachi have used GIMP to produce their windows. Oyinde's window is showing the Rastafarian symbol, the Lion of Judah and Malachi has created an abstarct combination of a Rangoli pattern and the Islamic symbol.

more Black History

Following on from Krishari's work here is Patience's article about the 'Rumble in the Jungle.'

 He stings like a bee 

 Muhammad Ali triumphed last night to beat the big, ugly bear George Foreman. This strong lean fighting machine knocked out his opponent using a technique known as “Rope-A-Dope”. After being banned from the game he loves for three and a half years he came back fighting for his title. Not expected or favoured to win, Ali still persevered. Beginning in the second round, Ali began to act out his master plan and started laying on the ropes allowing Foreman to give him some energy burning punches to the body. Ali’s bravery shined to take such a punishment. When the big, scary dragon Foreman began tiring Ali began to hit more effectively and then Muhammad’s golden hit arrived he swung and the big, scary tiger was no more. Ali commented “That big ugly beast was not that hard but now he is like a cute furry hamster I am the greatest.”

Jesse Owens newspaper article.

As part of our Black and Asian history celebration children wrote newspaper articles about significant events. Here is Krishari's article about Jesse Owens and the 1936 Olympic games. Jesse Owens, the fastest man on earth, won a significant four gold medals in Berlin, in front of Hitler. Hitler was annoyed. Owens had proved him wrong and showed that all men are equal and can attend the Olympics. No one in Berlin was able to beat him. He never gave up and neither should you. He worked so hard to achieve his gold medal and it was a beautiful success. When Owens first attended the Olympics he felt scared. He was scared because he was one of the few black people that attended but when he came first, he was blown away with surprise after everyone cheered for him. He was like a mega running machine. I’m sure after he came first, Hitler’s face burst with jealousy. Jesse Owens is a man and was born a man. Jesse Owens has saved the U.S.A. On August 3, he won the amazing 100m sprint. Later in the the week he won the 200m, the long jump and the 4x100m relay. Jesse Owens' achievement is huge because, I’ll tell you what, no one else has won more than four gold medals except him. People say that Jesse Owens is a hero.

Black and Asian History Animoto

This week we have been celebrating Black and Asian History in school. Today we shared our work with the whole school as a presentation. Malachi created this Animoto as part of the presentation.

Explanation Texts

This week in Literacy we have been looking at explanation texts. Here Krishari has tried to explain how Mr Broadfield lost his hair! Eli has had a go too!


Mr B, a year 5 and 6 teacher, lost his afro by using something he shouldn’t have used in the first place. Who could solve the mystery of the afro loss? Well this is how it all happened. Mr Broadfield, last week Sunday, was out all night and was too lazy to get up the following morning. He had a quick hot shower and rushed so much he used red hair dye. He came out the shower, looked in the mirror and screamed “AAAAAAAAHHHHHHH. I’ve ruined my afro. What am I going to do? Well the only thing I can do is......Cut of my beautiful afro.” Looks like it was goodbye afro and hello baldy. “Oh no I’ve turned into..... MR BALDY! Looks like Mr Broadfield is going to be like this forever.

On the fourth day of the summer holidays my fab teacher Mr. Broadfield was up at 7:00 am exactly. He got dressed, washed behind his ears and brushed his teeth in record timing. Today Mr B was going bungee jumping ! Off a Helicopter! Over the Ocean! He’s incredibly brave. Mr. B drove like lightning in his lambagine towards the airport. It was a beautiful day. As he arrived at the airport he could see the helicopter glistening in the breeze. The helicopter took off as soon as he got on. It was nearly time to jump. He tied the string around his leg and before he could stop himself he jumped out like a kangaroo! The pilot told him to stop but it was too late. Mr B’s hair had gone! What would the pupils at St. Mary’s say?

Newspaper Articles.

In Literacy children have been writing newspaper articles based on Greek Myths. Here is work by Kirby and Oyinde.

Jesse Owens

http://wallwisher.com/wall/jesseowens56b

Describing the Labyrinth

Today in Literacy we will be writing descriptions of the Labyrinth. Use the Wallwisher page to practice writing descriptive sentences. Remember to use powerful verbs, precise adjectives and any other descriptive techniques. Click Here

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The Piano

In Lieracy we have been looking at a short animation called 'The Piano.' Use the Wallwisher to post sentences describing the scenes.
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Multiple Path Stories.

In Literacy we have been looking at multiple path stories. Here is Damion's excellent story called "Don't be late!"

Don’t Be Late!

Chapter 1

It was a school day. I was in class 4J with boring Mrs Jones. She was an evil dragon with no manners. We were doing science and it was so dull. Every second seemed like a minute and every minute seemed like an hour.  I was so tempted to go outside. Then the bell rang 3 times. I jumped out of my chair and darted outside.  In my head I remembered what my mum had said earlier “don’t be late it’s your grandma birthday and you can’t miss it.” As I walked home I saw my friend Damion. He told me that he had money to go and spend at the sweet shop. He invited me to join him. I knew I would be late home if I went with him but I was so tempted. Should I go with Damion or not?

Turn to page 2 to go to the shop
Turn to page 3 to go home

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Chapter 2

Damion managed to persuade me and I went to the shop with him. Excitedly I raced down the road and headed for the shop. I was so excited I nearly knocked over a poor little old lady walking down the road. When we arrived at the shop we filled a shopping basket with lots of sweets. We bought haribos, snickers and mentoes. After that went outside and stuffed our face with sweets. Then I saw the time it was 4:00 o’clock. I was going to be late home. My mum would be furious.  Then Damion told me about a shortcut that would get me home on time or I could take the long way but I would be late still. I knew the shortcut would be scary but I didn’t want to be late. I didn’t know what to decide.

Turn to page 4 to take the shortcut
Turn to page 5 to go home the long way

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Chapter 3

Sensibly I ignored Damion and carried on home. I felt happy because the sun was in the sky and I knew I would make it home on time. Birds sang happy songs as I paced home in a relaxed way. As I continued my journey I saw Jayden on the other side of the road. I thought in my head that speaking to Jayden for a bit wouldn’t make me late so I crossed the road. Jayden told me that the new battlefield 3 game was out at the arcade and he was going to play on it. He asked me if I wanted to go and play the game with him. Battlefield 3 was the best game ever and I was really tempted to play even though I knew I would be late home.  I couldn’t decide whether to take the bus home or go to the arcade.

Turn to page 6 to go to the arcade
Turn to page 7 to take the bus

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Chapter 4

I decided to take dark alley way. As I approached the alley I felt terrified, scared and petrified. My heart raced like a speeding car. The alley was dark and smelled disgusting. I could see graffiti on the wall and the floor was covered in leaves and litter.  Even though I was scared I carried on walking because I didn’t want to be late. I carried on walking but then I saw a group of people spraying graffiti on wall. I was too scared to go right through them so I turned back and took the long way home.  I knew I would get into trouble for being late.

Turn to page 8 to go home

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Chapter 5

I decided to take the long way home. I knew if I ran I might just make it on time. I ran as fast as I could to make it as sweat was pouring down my head. I came to the last corner and as I came across I could hear fire engines and I saw police men telling people that the road was blocked off. I was vexed because I knew I would be late and my mum would go mad. Sadly, I turned around and set off on my journey home, knowing I would be late.

 Turn to page 8 to go home

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Chapter 6

I decided to go in the arcade. As I entered the arcade I saw flashing lights and I could hear the sound of kids cheering. Excitedly I played Battle Field 3 with Jayden. It was so much fun. Then I looked at the time and I realised I was going to be late. Quickly I yelled bye to Jayden as I sprinted out of the arcade. As I ran sweat poured down my head and I felt tired. I thought I was going to be late and mum would get out the wooden spoon! I tried my hardest to get home on time.

Turn to page 8 to go home

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Chapter 7

I decided not to go with Jayden and took the bus home. I felt happy that I would make it home early. The journey seemed to be going well. I sat calmly on the back seat and looked out the window. Trees waved at me in the cool breeze. Suddenly the bus started to shake. Soon smoke started to pour out. I realised the bus had broken down and the driver, who was very cross, told everyone they had to get off. Then I had to run home, it was a disaster. There was no way I would make it on time.

Turn to page 8 to go home

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Chapter 8

As I put the key in the door the door opened wide. My mum was standing there with a face of stone. I could tell she was furious. I tried to make excuses and explain that I had meant to come home early but she wouldn’t listen. My mum grabbed me and dragged me to the kitchen; she opened the drawer and picked up a wooden spoon. She yelled now time for a beating! I felt scared and unhappy. To my surprise she pulled out a bowl full of ingredients. “Now take the spoon and beat this good, as your punishment you’re going to make my cake!”

Poetry

In class we have been writing short poems. Here is Oyinde's poem about Daniel Sturridge.

Comic Strip

Last week a visiting teacher came into 5B and helped us to create a comic strip story. Adil took this one step further and created his own comic strip using the computer.

Lizard Poems

Today in Literacy we will be writing poems about lizards. Use the WallWisher below to post your ideas.


http://wallwisher.com/wall/lizards5b

Dance Practise

In 5B we have been working hard in preparation for our class assembly. Here is a sneak peek of one of our dances that we will be performing on Friday.

Painting Stages

Here are the different stages of the painting.

Anansi Canvas Painting

This is a painting done on an A1 canvas by two former 5B pupils currently in year 6. It is a picture from an Anansi story book.

Battle of Marathon

http://www.wallwisher.com/wall/Kdr3lAYom4

Algodoo

Some children in 5B have started using a piece of software called Algodoo. Here is Malachi's first attempt at using the software to create a Rube Goldberg style machine.