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Year 6 Home Learning Timetable Monday 15th June– Friday 19th June 2020 Please see a suggested timetable of the activities that we have outlined for our Year 6 children. Please feel free to amend the timetable to suit you. Miss Fini, Mrs Harmston and Miss Wilson Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Times Tables Rock Reading – Read Times Tables Reading – Read Times Tables Rock Stars – Complete 15 minutes of Rock Stars – 15 minutes of Stars – Complete some challenges your book and Complete some your book and some challenges with a times table record in your challenges with record in your with a times table of your choice. Homework a times table Homework of your choice. Diary. of your choice. Diary. English English English English English Maths Maths Maths Maths Maths Topic – Research Topic – Topic – Egyptian PSHE - Topic – Mindfulness Gods Egyptian Gods Gods Transition
L.O: To research the significance of Egyptian Gods This is the section of the Knowledge Do you remember the names Organiser that we will be focusing on this week. of any Egyptian gods?? What will I know by the end of the topic? The Ancient Egyptians believed in Do you remember the role of Why were many different gods and any of the Egyptian gods? Gods and goddesses. Each one had their Goddesses own role to play in maintaining so peace and harmony across the Have a look at the gods on the important land. The Ancient Egyptians next slide. Do you recognise any to Ancient believed that it was important to of them? Egyptians recognise and worship these gods and goddesses so that life ? continued smoothly. 4
L.O: To research the significance of Egyptian Gods How did people worship the gods and goddesses? The ancient Egyptians thought that it was very important to please the gods and goddesses. For that reason, worshipping the deities was a large part of life in ancient Egypt. Some gods and goddesses were worshipped by the pharaoh and priests in large temples. These were the 'official' gods and goddesses of the state, like Amun, Horus and Bastet. Other gods and goddesses were worshipped by ordinary people in their homes. These were the gods and goddesses like Bes and Tawaret who protected people from the dangers of daily life, like scorpion bites, crocodile attacks and childbirth. 5
L.O: To research the significance of Egyptian Gods There were more than 2000 gods in ancient Egypt. Most took human form but some had the heads of animals. Here is a selection of the more important gods that the Egyptians would have worshipped. 6
L.O: To research the significance of Egyptian Gods Can you match the name and role of each God with the correct image? NAME: Horus NAME: Ma’at GOD OF: the sky NAME: Ra GOD OF: truth GOD OF: the sun and justice NAME: Thoth NAME: Amun GOD OF: knowledge Answers given on GOD OF: creator of and writing the next few all things slides 7
L.O: To research the significance of Egyptian Gods Can you match the name and role of each God with the correct image? NAME: Anubis NAME: Isis NAME: Sekhmet GOD OF: the dead and the GOD OF: protecting GOD OF: war process of embalming the needy NAME: Hathor NAME: Osiris Answers given on GOD OF: love, music GOD OF: the dead the next few and the underworld. 8 and dance slides
L.O: To research the significance of Egyptian Gods Answers NAME: Ra NAME: Horus GOD OF: the sun NAME: Ma’at GOD OF: the sky GOD OF: truth and justice NAME: Amun NAME: Thoth GOD OF: creator of GOD OF: knowledge all things and writing 9
L.O: To research the significance of Egyptian Gods Answers NAME: Isis NAME: Hathor GOD OF: protecting GOD OF: love, music NAME: Sekhmet the needy and dance GOD OF: war NAME: Osiris GOD OF: the dead NAME: Anubis and the underworld. GOD OF: the dead and the process of embalming 10
L.O: To research the significance of Egyptian Gods NAME: Ra GOD OF: the sun Ra was the most important god to all the Egyptians. Ra was the god of the Sun and the lord of the gods. The Egyptians also believed that Ra travelled through the underworld at night, where he appeared as a man with the head of a falcon! Above his head sits a sun disc with a sacred cobra twisted round it. It is said that Ra sailed the heavens in a boat called ‘Barque of Millions of Years’. At the end of every day, Can you spot many thought Ra died as he sailed through the night in the any links from Underworld, leaving the moon to light the night sky until he the description of the god to was born again at dawn. their appearance? 11
L.O: To research the significance of Egyptian Gods NAME: Anubis GOD OF: the dead and the process of embalming Anubis was the god of embalming, the mummification ritual. It is believed he made the first mummy, Osiris. Anubis was the guide of the dead, he helped them pass on to the next life. It was said that Anubis would wait for you in the Hall of the Dead to weigh your heart. If your heart was lighter than Ma’at’s feather, you would live forever. If it was heavier, your heart would be eaten by the demon, Ammit. Anubis had the head of a jackal. Can you spot It was thought that jackals watched over the dead as they any links from were seen in cemeteries a lot. the description of the god to Egyptian priests would wear a mask of Anubis during their mummification ceremonies. appearance? 12
L.O: To research the significance of Egyptian Gods NAME: Osiris GOD OF: the dead and the underworld. Osiris was also a god of death, resurrection and fertility. The Egyptians believed that he gave them the gift of their most important crop, barley. Osiris was the husband of Isis and the father of Horus. He was murdered by his jealous brother Seth and became the lord of the Underworld. He was well-known for his green coloured skin, the symbol of rebirth and regeneration. He also had white clothing which was Can you spot a sign of mummification. He also had a tall white, conical any links from headdress called the Atef crown. He was very closely linked to the description of the god to the Pharaohs of Egypt and carried the flail and the crook their which were the symbols of power and kingship. appearance? 13
L.O: To research the significance of Egyptian Gods NAME: Sekhmet GODDESS OF: war Sekhmet means ‘the powerful one’! She is sometimes called the daughter of the sun god Ra. Can you spot any links from She is celebrated at the end of battles. the description of the god to their appearance? 14
L.O: To research the significance of Egyptian Gods NAME: Horus GOD OF: the sky Protector and ruler of Egypt. All living pharaohs were considered a ‘living Horus’. It was believed that Horus was the son of Isis and Osiris. Horus became a ruler of the living after losing an eye in a battle and having it restored. The eye then became a symbol of protection. Horus has the head of a hawk which makes him look similar to Ra, but Horus has a crown made to look like the two Can you spot any links from parts of Egypt, the red and the white to show that he the description ruled all of the land. Horus was the god of the sky and it of the god to was believed that the pharaohs were a living version of their Horus making them god-like. appearance? 15
L.O: To research the significance of Egyptian Gods NAME: Isis GODDESS OF: protecting the needy. Isis is the wife of Osiris. Each pharaoh of the time was considered a ‘living Horus’ so she was very important as their wife. She is also the mother of Horus and has him sitting on her lap. Isis is the queen of the goddesses. Sometimes she is shown to have a throne on her head and other times she has a sun disc, similar to Hathor. Can you spot any links from The ancient Egyptians built lots and lots of temples to the description honour her. She was mostly related to protection, healing, of the god to motherhood, children and nature. their appearance? 16
L.O: To research the significance of Egyptian Gods NAME: Thoth GOD OF: writing and knowledge It was believed that Thoth gave the Egyptians the gift of hieroglyphs. Thoth was the god of wisdom, writing, time and the Moon. The ancient Egyptians believed that Thoth created hieroglyphics and kept a record of all knowledge. He has the head of an ibis bird, a long-beaked bird commonly found in Egypt. Thoth could also appear as a baboon. Can you spot He did many jobs in Egyptian mythology including any links from maintaining the universe, settling of arguments among the description the other Egyptian gods, and he judged those who would of the god to their die. appearance? 17
L.O: To research the significance of Egyptian Gods NAME: Set GOD OF: chaos, the desert and storms. Set is the son of Geb and Nut. He is the father of the jackal-headed god Anubis. Set represented everything that threatened peace in ancient Egypt, such as war, disease and destruction. Set is seen as a strong and dangerous god but not completely evil. He is a friend to the dead, helping them rise to heaven on his ladder. The Egyptians saw Seth as the god of darkness, chaos and the desert. He became very unpopular and was an enemy to quite a few Can you spot gods. He represented drought and as lord of the desert and drought, any links from he was the enemy to everything that gave life. The Egyptians also the description saw him as a storm and war god. The Egyptians often related him of the god to with the colour red. their appearance? 18
L.O: To research the significance of Egyptian Gods NAME: Hathor GOD OF: love, music and dance In ancient Egyptian religion and mythology, Hathor was the goddess of love, fertility, beauty, music, and laughter and fun. Besides being really important she was very complicated too. She is one of the oldest known gods of Egypt. She was very nice and nurturing, looking after people all the time. As she had this kindness in her, people often linked her to Isis, the mother goddess, but Hathor was also all about destruction. Can you spot According to one myth, the sun god Ra, in his old age, decided any links from to punish humans for disobeying him. He sent Hathor out to the description sort it out. She killed so many people that Ra decided this of the god to wasn’t a good choice after all. their appearance? 19
L.O: To research the significance of Egyptian Gods Your Task: Using the information we have been through and any extra research, we would like you to create either a Popplet or hand drawn mind map to present your research. You might want to delve a little deeper with one particular god or if you prefer, you can research a few. Within your research you might like to consider the following points. Your research will be used to create • Why Ancient Egyptians worship gods an information • General information about gods – how many etc. booklet about • Special features of each god Egyptian Gods over • The importance of their appearance and the next two days. physical features What role do they play in the life of Ancient 20 • Egyptians • Key words
Tuesday and Wednesday – Topic – Ancient Egyptian Gods Scrapbook Tuesday 16th and Wednesday 17th June 21
L.O: To understand the significance of Egyptian Gods What was the most interesting fact you found out about your chosen god or gods yesterday? In your opinion, which god do you think is the most important? In your opinion, which god do you 22 think is the most interesting?
L.O: To understand the significance of Egyptian Gods Using your research from You will have two days to complete yesterday, we would like you to this booklet so we would like it be of create an information booklet about a really high standard! one god of your choice or a few different gods, if you prefer. We would like your booklet to have a feel of a ‘scrapbook’ with lots of different sections. We will give you some ideas which you must use, some which are optional, 23 and of course, you can always add some ideas of your own!
Ancient Egyptian God Scrapbook We would like your scrapbook to contain lots of different sections to keep it interesting! Each page of your scrapbook could present your research in a different way. Essential Contents Optional Contents These are the sections you must include! These are ideas you might want to include OR you can swap them for ideas of your own • A detailed introduction to Egyptian gods • Top Trumps cards for different • A persuasive text about who you gods think the best god is • Create a cartoon strip with a • Draw and label your god made-up story between the gods • Write a diary entry from the And at least 2 ideas from the optional point of view of a god contents. • A day in the life of a god 24
L.O: To understand the significance of Egyptian Gods This is my example of an introduction. I’m sure you Introduction Page can do better, but it might give you an idea of the type of information you could include. Pleasing the gods and goddesses was incredibly important in the lives of Ancient Egyptians. For that reason, worshipping the deities (gods) was a large part of life in ancient Egypt. Keeping life in balance, Ancient Egyptians believed in more than 2,000 deities. They had gods for everything, from dangers to chores, and each had different responsibilities. Some gods and goddesses were worshipped by the pharaoh and priests in large temples. These were the 'official' gods and goddesses of the state, like Amun, Horus and Bastet. Other gods and goddesses were worshipped by ordinary people in their homes. These were the gods and goddesses like Bes and Tawaret who protected people from the dangers of daily life, like scorpion bites, crocodile attacks and childbirth. 25
L.O: To understand the significance of Egyptian Gods Persuasive Text Page You might choose to write your text from As part of your scrapbook, we would like you to your own point of view or from the point of write a persuasive text about Ancient Egyptian view of an Ancient Gods. Egyptian. The first thing you need to think about is a question to argue your point of view. You could Over the next use the following question: few slides, there is some Which Ancient Egyptian God is the most information to important? help you write your persuasive 26 However, you might think of a different question speech. to argue.
L.O: To understand the significance of Egyptian Gods Persuasive Text – What is it? A persuasive text is a text which argues a point of view, to convince the reader to agree with the author. For the modelled example we have written, our point of view is based on the question ‘Which Ancient Egyptian God is the most important?’ Horus is the most important Ancient Egyptian God 27
Persuasive Text - Structure A persuasive text is organised into paragraphs to make it easier to read. Introduction: Introduce your point of view. Include an opening statement and a list of arguments. Main section: State your point of view and reasons for each argument. Include one argument in each paragraph. Support your argument with two reasons. Conclusion: Summarise your arguments and repeat your 28 point of view.
Persuasive Text - Features Present tense. For example • Children spend too much time doing homework. • Dogs are the greatest pets for kids. • Fidget spinners are a popular toy. Logical connectives There are used in persuasive writing to make the arguments flow. For example • Because • However • This shows • Therefore. Time connectives These are used to begin the main body paragraphs. For example 29 • Firstly • Secondly • finally.
Persuasive Text - Features When writing a persuasive text, always use facts. It gives evidence and proof to your arguments. Give a reasonable argument to get the reader interested and on your side. Interest the reader by using interesting, strong and emotive words. Simple sentences help the reader to understand your arguments. 30 Persuasive writing is about informing the reader about a subject and convincing them to agree with you. Choose a topic you believe in.
Persuasive Text - Features Using strong, clear, emotive language helps the reader to agree with you. Below, are some helpful phrases that are used in persuasive writing. It is outrageous that… I strongly believe… It is disgraceful that… It is concerning that… How could we possibly… 31
Persuasive Text Modelled example - Introduction This is my example of an introduction. I’m sure you Horus is the most important Ancient Egyptian God can do better, but it might give you an idea of Important to everyone, the gods and goddesses of Ancient the type of information Egypt are those who decide the fates of mortals. Our lives. you could include. Our deaths. We (the Ancient Egyptians), who believe that the Gods need protecting, spend our lives treating the Gods with the utmost respect in the hope that we will be rewarded. This You might choose to reward is simple; an afterlife worth dying for. Now, I know that write your text from every God plays their part: the sun, the sky, the dead. But one your own point of view or from the point of God stands out. One God deserves the wondrous honour of view of an Ancient being crowned 'The Ultimate God', 'The Most Powerful God', Egyptian.32 'The Protector and Ruler of Egypt.' Horus.
Persuasive Text Modelled example – Main Body First point This is my example of an Ruler of Earth and all life, Horus is my amazing choice of introduction. I’m sure you the most important of all Ancient Egyptian Gods. He has can do better, but it many splendid characteristics: a charming way of life; a might give you an idea of discrimination of evil as well as a history of success. As a the type of information result of the proposals Horus has made, you will find you could include. yourself in a far more bearable place in life – after all, he is the ‘One Far Above’. Reassuringly, his designation as ruler of Earth and life - a title given to him after he defeated Seth – shows us that he is caring to all the people of Egypt. You might choose to Winning many important accolades, we know he can protect write your text from this fine country after his battle and win against his your own point of view catastrophic uncle, Seth, this shows us he will risk his life for or from the point of us all. view of an Ancient Egyptian.33
Persuasive Text Modelled example – Main Body Second point This is my example of an In addition to what has been previously declared, Horus has introduction. I’m sure you proved he is capable of being strong by fighting for what is can do better, but it right. Many pharaohs have been indebted to Horus, as he might give you an idea of works tirelessly as their protector and guide. From the type of information decisions regarding crops through to important you could include. considerations of war, he is a guiding thought for all those already in power. Surely we will all agree that he is now worthy of that power himself? Were he to take the throne of the Gods, he would be a powerful, strong and You might choose to ultimately fair ruler. After the tragic death of his father, write your text from Osiris, at the hands of Seth, Horus recognised the danger of your own point of view the approaching evil and fought valiantly against all or from the point of opposition. Trustworthy, his understanding of good and evil view of an Ancient will be beneficial to the great land of Egypt. Egyptian.34
Persuasive Text Modelled example – Main Body Third point This is my example of an introduction. I’m sure you can do better, but it As an additional feature, his hawk-like abilities will allow him might give you an idea of to be a strong ruler – a ruler who can oversee the entre the type of information expanse of Egypt. Taking flight through impressive vista above our wonderful country, his soaring ability lets him see you could include. every individual throughout the land. Any potential issues will be dealt with swiftly; any dangers will be wiped out effectively. Having the head of a hawk leads to many You might choose to potential benefits and abilities that will assist with ruling the write your text from country: incredible, far-reaching eyesight; efficient, your own point of view effective, reflexes and a wise yet ruthless mind. Were this or from the point of land to be ruled by Horus, life would improve exponentially. view of an Ancient Egyptian.35
Persuasive Text Modelled example - Conclusion This is my example of an To conclude, Horus is important to everyone. He deserves to introduction. I’m sure you be treated with the utmost respect in the hope that he will can do better, but it reward us in the afterlife. To me, only one God stands out. One might give you an idea of God deserves the wondrous honour of being crowned 'The the type of information Ultimate God', 'The Most Powerful God', 'The Protector and you could include. Ruler of Egypt.' Horus. You might choose to write your text from Remember to make your own point of view links back to your or from the point of introduction within view of an Ancient your concluding Egyptian.36 paragraph!
Ancient Egyptian God Scrapbook Essential Contents Optional Contents These are the sections you must include! These are ideas you might want to include OR you can swap them for ideas of your own • A detailed introduction to Egyptian gods • Draw and label your god • Top Trumps cards for different gods • A persuasive text about who you think • Create a cartoon strip with a made-up the best god is story between the gods • Write a diary entry from the point of view of a god And at least 2 ideas from the optional contents. • A day in the life of a god To make your booklet, use A4 You could even make a paper. Use two sheets of paper beautifully decorative (or more depending how many front cover. pages you want!) and fold them 37 together to make a booklet.
Thursday – Topic – Transition Thursday 18th June 38
L.O: To consider the changes next year will bring Moving to secondary school is a big step and can seem a bit scary. You could be worried about leaving our school that you know really well. You might find that there are more buildings and that everything seems bigger than Knaphill School but you'll find your way round in no time. Whether you're going to walk there or get the bus or train, getting to your new school can seem tricky at first but within a few weeks it will be second nature! Have a look at the questions on the next slide. You might just want to think about the answers in your head or jot some notes down. 39
L.O: To consider the changes next year will bring What are you What will you looking forward miss about to learning next Knaphill year? School? What worries do you have about What are you moving to most looking secondary forward to school? next year? 40
L.O: To consider the changes next year will bring Worries It is really natural to be worried about things we don’t know. You probably have lots of questions and concerns about next year – but guess what? Most of you are probably all thinking and feeling the same things! Jot down some ideas of things you are worried about. Over the next few weeks, we will be thinking these questions. On the next slide are the most common answers we usually get. How many of 41 them are the same as yours?
L.O: To consider the changes next year will bring Lots of The Getting homework/ lost longer school journey to day school Different teacher for Having to be all subjects independent Bullying Making friends/being Being the Getting 42 separated youngest detention from friends
L.O: To consider the changes next year will bring Changes What is going to be different or new about secondary school? • How lunch works • New subjects • Having lessons in • School start and different classrooms finish times • Making new friends • The journey 43
L.O: To consider the changes next year will bring Similarities What is going to be the same about secondary school? • Registration • Some subjects • School clubs • Wearing a uniform • Assembly • Getting homework 44
L.O: To consider the changes next year will bring Journey What journey are you going to take to get to secondary school? Are you going to be travelling to school on your own for the first time? Are you walking Who is driving on your own? you? Where Do you know will you park? the way? Bus Bike Where is the bus stop? How Do you have a much will it helmet and cost? padlock? Where Car Walk is the bike rack? 45 Top Tip: Do a trial-run of your journey (with an adult) during the summer holidays.
L.O: To consider the changes next year will bring What can you do Do you know to help make what things you friends at will need for secondary school? secondary • Join a school club school? • Invite someone to sit with you at lunch What will you need for… • Smile • PE lesson • Join in group work • English lesson • Travel to school with someone • Maths lesson • Lunch 46 • Every day
L.O: To consider the changes next year will bring Help! There will be lots of people to help you at secondary school. Think about who might be able to help you in the following scenarios ...you get lost? What …you can’t do your homework? should you …you forget your lunch money? do if… …you get bullied? 47 …you get ill at school?
L.O: To consider the changes next year will bring Help! There will be lots of people to help you at secondary school. Think about who might be able to help you in the following scenarios …you can’t do your homework? ...you get lost? …you get bullied? 48 …you forget your lunch money? …you get ill at school?
L.O: To consider the changes next year will bring Do you remember what it was like Today we would like you to write a letter to your when you started Knaphill Junior future Year 7 Self! School? You can keep your letter safe in an envelope and open it up one year from now. Do you remember how long it took to feel settled and at home here? Things to include in your letter Your feelings about starting secondary school will probably be • Tell your future self your worries for the very similar, but before you know upcoming changes it, you will be settled into your • Ask yourself some questions that you can new routine, have made lots of answer next year new friends, met lots of lovely • Set yourself some goals to achieve in the teachers and probably know your next 365 days way around the school building • You might want to remind your future49self with your eyes closed! You will be a of the things (and people) that are fully-fledged Year 7 pupil! important to you now.
Friday – Well-being Friday 19th June 50
Over the next two slides, you’ll see 60 different activities that you can do to help improve your wellbeing. You can do them in the order it says on the grid and work your way through, or you can pick and choose the activities that interest you! Try a range of the activities but, if you find an activity that you really enjoy, you can always do that one again! 51
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Leave three happy Make a card for Call a relative or friend Write down five things Research three jobs / Download a mindfulness notes for someone someone’s who is far away and you are grateful for. career paths that App (CALM) on else to find in your birthday/celebration have a chat with them. interest you. your phone. house. coming up Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Visit a virtual museum! Get in contact with a Go on YouTube and try.. Look at the last 20 Say something positive Do something helpful Go online and explore local care home and photos on your phone to everyone in your for a friend or family the collections online. arrange to send a and think about how household today. member today. letter to one of the they make you feel. residents. Day 13 Day 14 Day 15 Day 16 Day 17 Day 18 Do a chore in the Send a positive text to Listen to your Stay off social media Take a selfie and note Play a game that you house without being ten of your friends. favourite song and for >3 hours straight down 5 things you like. haven’t played in a asked to do it. dance around the and keep yourself while. room. occupied. Day 19 Day 20 Day 21 Day 22 Day 23 Day 24 Think about two role Create a postcard for Play a card game or Sit down in a silent Email one of your Write down 5 things models in your life. Why somewhere you have board game you room and focus on teachers to say thank you are thankful for in do they inspire you? previously visited haven’t played in a your breathing for 5 you for something your life. while minutes. Day 25 Day 26 Day 27 Day 28 Day 29 Day 30 Write a blog about Search on YouTube a Watch a film with a Make sure you get >8 Draw a picture of Make breakfast for something you enjoy “Tedx talks by kids” family member and hours sleep tonight. what you see in your another family doing. make sure you turn Note how you feel the garden or out of your member your phones off. next day. window.
Day 31 Day 32 Day 33 Day 34 Day 35 Day 36 Find three inspirational Create a digital photo Write a letter or send Leave three happy Make a list of 10 things Go on YouTube and quotes and write them collage using 5 images a card (Email or E- notes for someone you want to do try… down Card) to an elderly else to find in your relative house. Day 37 Day 38 Day 39 Day 40 Day 41 Day 42 Create a gratitude list Do something nice for Create your own Find a learning podcast Ensure you have 5 Do something helpful of everything you are a sibling or Playing card with your and try it out! fruit and Veg today for a friend or family thankful for parent/carer. favourite number and member today. suit Day 43 Day 44 Day 45 Day 46 Day 47 Day 48 Write down five Tag your friends in a Visit a virtual museum! Try to go to bed 1 hour Wake up early to Find a documentary on positive things about pic that brings you Go online and explore earlier than usual. watch the sun rise and BBC iPlayer and watch yourself on Post-It- happy memories the collections online see how beautiful it is it Notes Day 49 Day 50 Day 51 Day 52 Day 53 Day 54 Do the washing up Look up origami and Play an old computer Use 10 French or Research the minimum Design a new school today make a crane game you haven’t Spanish words today wage in the UK for logo for your school played for ages different ages Day 55 Day 56 Day 57 Day 68 Day 59 Day 60 Learn some British Sign Make a playlist of your Check in with your Build the tallest Tower How many different Wear your favourite Language with Charlie top 10 songs and send favourite YouTuber and you can with a single words can you make items of clothing that to a friend see how they are doing piece of A4 Paper from these letters: makes you feel great “CREATIVE RESOURCES”
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