Year 2 went for a Peel Park, to look at the changes that occur between the seasons. The children discovered that the leaves begin to change colour and fall off the trees. That some trees remain evergreen throughout the year.
The Highwayman-Salford style! October 21, 2009
Year 6 have been studying the poem ‘The Highwayman’ by Alfred Noyes. We then worked on a ‘Salford Style’ highwayman and Lauren wrote this one at home.
http://charlestownprimary.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/the-gangstaman-laurens.doc
Year 6 Suspense! October 21, 2009
Year 6 have been looking at different genres of narrative writing. This week we have been looking at ways in which an author creates suspense….
http://charlestownprimary.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/elle-and-chanelles-suspence.doc
http://charlestownprimary.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/james-suspense.doc
http://charlestownprimary.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/jack-and-diana-scary.doc
http://charlestownprimary.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/aline-and-megan-suspense.doc
Narrative poetry October 16, 2009
This week we have been looking at narrative poetry. These are poems that tell a story. We decided to tell the story of a day at our school. We wrote most of it together and then added our individual flair at the end.
We use Audacity to edit and add sound effects ontop of our poetry. Tell us what you think!
Greek Story Telling October 12, 2009
This post is a little later than expected due to technical difficulties, many thanks to Mr Burrows for sorting it out!
Last week we looked at the way in which Greek stories were passed down from generation to generation by word of mouth. We tried in our groups to find out about the legend of Daedelus and Icarus which was great fun in itself. We then tried to retell this story in our own words. This was much more difficult than you would think! Here are our attempts, we hope that you can follow the story!
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SATs Challenge Day 7 April 10, 2009
Have a look at the new sidebar on our site. Its shows a collection of videos that I’m putting together on MrKp’s Useful Videos. There are some really useful short videos to help you remember things and longer ones to help you with how to do different calculations.
Today’s challenge is to try and learn one or even two of the songs that are on here. Keep checking it out – we’re going to be adding to it ourselves as part of our SATs revision when we get back.
SATs Challenge Day 5 April 10, 2009
Here is todays challenge. Its all about helping you to improve the way in which you write your sentences. Have a look at the site below by clicking the image. Start playing the games at Grade 4 and work your way down. The games are really good practice and if you need help then there’s a link at the bottom left of most of the game screens to help.
Nearly the weekend – good luck!
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Batman March 31, 2009
Today we used this opening sequence to the Animated Adventures of Batman to write an exciting and descriptive story opening. We have tried to concentrate on creating mood, atmosphere and pace to the writing.
Batman The Beginning
The lights shone through the shadowy clouds like a cat's eyes searching for its prey. They stood there waiting, until it was clear to go. The city skyline behind them looked like the shattered teeth of a giant miserable beast. The city looked bleak dispressed.The howling wind blew through each cloud.
BANG! With a tramendous force the door of the bank shattered into a thousand pieces. The explosion was brightly coloured and sparks fell, floating down onto the dirty floor.
Wind shivered down Batman’s spine, he knew something wasn’t right. He jumped into his Bat Mobile and raced off with wheels smoking. The caped crusader started to rev the engine of his metal beast, about to charge into action.
The villans started to run, their feet pounding on the moonlit streets. Suddenly a glowing light appeared. They sprinted even faster because they knew it was coming.
At last they saw him at the corner of their eye. The end was closer. Faster and faster they ran they ran just as much as their legs could hold it . They leapt onto the cobbled wall and started to climb like wild animals, their breath harsh and fast. Batman flew high in the shimmering sky and dropped onto the fragile roof of he building. He appeared as if from the moon-lit night like a deadly shadow. He stopped, stared, relaxed and confident of his ability to save the city. As they saw him the villain's eyes filled with fear, sweat poured down their for heads .
Robbers sat in the dark gazing up at Batman. Batman, looking down at the sly criminals, shone in the lightning bolts. He stood tall and proud after his latest capture. The moon was a silver frame againest the black shiloutte.
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Year 4 have been writing poetry about the sea.
Connor, Callum F, Scott, Liam and Jordan have worked together to write and record this poem.
Written and recorded by Reece, Ebony, Jawdat and Jack.
Written and Recorded by Cawley, Chantelle, Kaylun, Shelby and Virag.
Written and recorded by Angel, Saskia, Katie and Grace.
Written and recorded by William, Daniel, Callum L, Josie-Leigh and Danielle.
Letters from the Mill February 12, 2009
In Year 1 we have been learning about the children who worked at Quarry Bank Mill, Styal 200 years ago. We have pretended to be the children and we have written some letters home to our parents. Here they are:
Quarry Bank Mill
Styal
9/2/1809
Dear Mum and Dad,
I have been working hard in the Apprentice house. I am spinning and weaving and having good food. And we pick up cotton off the floor.
I am thinking about you.
Love from Vuyisile
Quarry Bank Mill
Styal
10/2/1809
Dear Mum and Dad,
I am working very hard in Mr Greg’s mill.
My job is to pick up cotton off the floor.
I am missing you.
love from Ellie.
Quarry Bank Mill
Styal
9/2/1809
Dear Mum and Dad,
I have to pick up cotton off the floor and fix any broken threds on the mule.
We have good food to eat. I have to do the pots and I had splinters in my feet.
Mr Greg lives in a posh house.
Love from Kieran xxx
Quarry Bank Mill
Styal
10/2/1809
Dear Mum and Dad,
I am working In Mr Gregs Mill.
We have beken butties for our dinner on Sundays.
We have Grool for brekfast.
We fix the brokn threds.
Mr Gregs house is posh.
On Sunday we get to go to church.
Love from Lily
Quarry Bank Mill
Styal
10/2/1809
Dear Mum and Dad,
I am working in the mill.
Mr Greg’s house is posh.
Mr Greg has a wig on.
Love from Demi
Quarry Bank Mill
Styal
10/2/1809
Dear Mum and Dad,
I work so hard at the mill and get splinters in my feet.
I miss my mum and dad
love from Alex
Quarry Bank Mill
Styal
10/2/1809
Dear Mum and Dad,
I am working hard in the mill.
It is scary in the mill becos the spinning mule will hert you.
Mr Greg lives in a posh house. In our garden we grow Food.
Love from Ethan
