There has been a slight change
Dear Parents,
Year Six would like to welcome a small shift in focus with
homework. Our attention will be placed more on increasing the children’s
independent reading skills and abilities. As of this week, reading will need to
be logged each day. Your child’s reading log needs to be signed by parents each
night. (The reading log can be found
under the homework heading on the Blog) The students are required to read
for at least 10 - 15 minutes each night for 5 nights. Students MUST be reading
a chapter book which suits their reading level. We ask that your child reads to
you at least 2 times a week and that you ask them questions about their
book. Questioning your child about their
book will highlight whether they comprehend what they are reading. The students
have also been encouraged to read to their siblings (in the case that they have
one/some). The aim of this intense reading homework is to work on:
- · Increasing their vocabulary.
- · Utilise expression, and
- · Ensure fluency.
If you have any questions about this please do not hesitate
to contact your teacher.
The following does still apply:
Spelling
Students are given a list of spelling words
for the week. They are expected to draw four columns in their book, labelled Monday,
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The students are to use the look, cover, say, write and check strategy
to learn and memorise their spelling words. Parents are encouraged to test
their children at home.
Mathematics
Students will be given a focus times-table
for the week. Students are expected to write each times table out each night of
the week (Monday – Thursday), similarly to their spelling words.
The students will also have drill
questions. These questions will reflect the content of the mathematics topics
being covered in class during the week.
Homework is expected to be completed neatly
and on time. Homework will be handed out on a Monday and it is to be handed in
on the following Monday.
