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Please practise these Year 5 spellings. They are from our learning that we have done this year. A little practise each day is best. Use the spelling strategies that you know, or be creative with how you practise them. Good luck!

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 You must learn each spelling.  You should find out the meaning of each spelling. Make sure that you understand each word.  You could write each spelling into a sentence to show your understanding.

Fancy a challenge? ‘Be the teacher’ and set yourself a spelling test at the end of the week for somebody at home to test you. Can you think of a sentence to put them in just like we do at school? Can you also include a think back challenge? To kick off this week’s learning, we would like you to have a look at the two images below.  What do you notice? Keep an eye out for the  What features can you see? answers in your reading  What is the same and what is different? texts!  Where do you think you would find these buildings? Monday 22nd June 2020 Objective: To retrieve information from a text Have a read of on the next page.

Once you are confident with the text, have a go at the following retrieval questions. 1. Is there any vocabulary that you are unsure of? If so, look for the clues in the text to see if you can work out the meaning. Still unsure? Use a dictionary (or an online dictionary) to find the meaning. 2. Where is the Greek style of architecture still used? 3. Name three things that Greek architecture is known for. 4. What are the three types Greek of column? 5. What are the grooves that run down the sides of each column called? 6. Which order was heavily copied by the Romans? 7. What was the name of the decorative panel above the columns? 8. Where was the statue of the god or goddess of the temple housed? 9. What is the name of the most famous Ancient Greek temple? 10. As well as temples, what else were the Greeks well known for building? 11. What was the name of the walkways where merchants would sell their goods? 12. What was the name of the circular temple built by the Greeks? 13. When was the Parthenon built? 14. Which building in London resembles the Parthenon?

Using the descriptions in the text, label the images of the different columns below.

Experience life in Ancient Greece and take a virtual tour of the Acropolis: https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=y9zWmURQcyc

Have a go at the quiz on the next page! Now that you have read a little bit about Ancient Greek architecture, you will know how important these ancient ideas were for buildings around the world. Ancient Greek architecture was replicated (copied). Can you work out which of the buildings below were built around the time of the Ancient Greeks and which were replicas from different places and different times? Good luck!

The Ancient Greeks had a unique style of architecture that is still copied today in government buildings and major monuments throughout the world. Greek architecture is known for tall columns, intricate detail, symmetry, harmony, and balance. The Greeks built all sorts of buildings. The main examples of Greek architecture that survive today are the large temples that they built to their gods.

The Greeks built most of their temples and government buildings in three types of styles: Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian. These styles (also called "orders") were reflected in the type of columns they used. Most all of the columns had grooves down the sides called fluting. This gave the columns a feeling of depth and balance.

 Doric - Doric columns were the most simple and the thickest of the Greek styles. They had no decoration at the base and a simple capital at the top. Doric columns tapered so they were wider on the bottom than at the top.

 Ionic - Ionic columns were thinner than the Doric and had a base at the bottom. The capital at the top was decorated with scrolls on each side.

 Corinthian - The most decorative of the three orders was the Corinthian. The capital was decorated with scrolls and the leaves of the acanthus plant. The Corinthian order became popular in the later era of Greece and also was heavily copied by the Romans. Greek temples were grand buildings with a fairly simple design. The outside was surrounded by a row of columns. Above the columns was a decorative panel of sculpture called the frieze. Above the frieze was a triangle shaped area with more sculptures called the pediment. Inside the temple was an inner chamber that housed the statue of the god or goddess of the temple.

The most famous temple of Ancient Greece is the Parthenon located on the Acropolis in the city of Athens. It was built for the goddess Athena. The Parthenon was built in the Doric style of architecture. It had 46 outer columns each 6 feet in diameter and 34 feet tall. The inner chamber contained a large gold and ivory statue of Athena.

Besides temples, the Greeks built numerous other types of public buildings and structures. They built large theatres that could hold over 10,000 people. The theatres were usually built into the side of a hill and were designed with acoustics that allowed even the back rows to hear the actors. They also built covered walkways called "stoas" where merchants would sell goods and people held public meetings. Other public buildings included the gymnasium, court house, council building, and sports stadiums.

 The "tholos" was a small circular temple built by the Greeks.  Major construction projects were managed by an architect who directed the workers and craftsmen.  Many of the Greek temples and sculptures were painted with bright colours.  Roofs generally were constructed with a small slope and covered with ceramic terracotta tiles.

One of these buildings is the Parthenon, built over 2,000 years ago in Ancient Greece. The other is the British Museum

in London, built just under 200 years

2. British Museum, London Museum, British 2.

ago. Can you tell which is which? What Greece Parthenon, 1. A: is the same? What is different? Tuesday 23rd June 2020 Objective: To retrieve information from a text

Have a read of on the next page. Once you are confident with the text, have a go at the following retrieval questions.

1. Is there any vocabulary that you are unsure of? If so, look for the clues in the text to see if you can work out the meaning. Still unsure? Use a dictionary (or an online dictionary) to find the meaning. 2. Why haven’t any Ancient Greek houses survived? 3. Name two things that archaeologists have concluded about homes in Ancient Greece? 4. In the winter, where were fires lit? 5. What kept the sun out and helped to keep houses cool? 6. What did wealthy people use to decorate the walls and floors of their homes? 7. Where in the house did the women live? 8. Name the part of the house reserved just for men. 9. What was the name of the social events which included food and wine? 10. Who served the evening meal to the men? 11. Name the room set aside for women alone. 12. When the weather was not fine, what did women use their space for? 13. Where was the cooking for everyday meals done? 14. Where were olives, wine and grain kept? 15. Where was water for the bathtub drawn from? 16. What did the slaves sleep on?

Think of a caption for the following pictures:

On the next page is a floor plan. We would like you to use the text to label the rooms in the Ancient Greek house. Use the floorplan provided or draw out your own in your books. Your job is to work out which room goes where. Look out as there are some clues in the text (hint - think carefully about where the ladies’ rooms were and then decide which rooms you think would be best where). It’s up to you. Think of yourselves as architects designing your dream Ancient Greek home! Can you also add some of the items described in the text, drawing them onto your floorplan?

 The courtyard

 Kitchen

 Storeroom

 Room for bathing

 Andron

 Male slave’s bedroom

 Women’s sitting room

 The courtyard

 The Gynaikon

 Bedrooms for the women and children

 Bedrooms for the female slaves The weather in Greece is often hot, hot, hot, so Ancient Greek houses were designed to keep the people living in them nice and cool.

Houses in Ancient Greece were usually quite simple. Because they were strong and easy to make, houses were normally made from mud bricks. Mud bricks aren’t very long lasting, so, unfortunately, no Ancient Greek houses built from them survive today. However, some houses in the ruined city of Olympus were actually built on stone foundations which are still intact. These show us how Greek houses were laid out. Archaeologists have concluded that in Ancient Greece, the roofs were covered with tiles, or reeds, and the houses had one or two storeys. The floors of the rooms were tiled to keep them cool, although, in winter, fires in metal baskets were sometimes needed.

Normally, Greek homes were built around an open aired courtyard which helped to keep the house cool. Houses had high walls and were often gated. Much of Ancient Greek life centred around the courtyard which was often the ‘hub’ of family life where families would gather to tell stories and fables and meals were often enjoyed in the open space. During certain times of the year, the women of the house would do their weaving and spinning there. The courtyard frequently contained an altar to the goddess of hearth and home, Hestia. A water well was also often located there. Around the courtyard were many of the same rooms that we have in modern houses.

Larger homes had a kitchen, Ancient Geek houses were room for bathing, a man’s dining room and comfortable and welcoming. Just like often a separate woman’s sitting area as in your home, houses had windows the men and women lived in different parts however, they didn’t contain glass - of the house (women had the back of the wooden shutters kept the sun out. house and Wealthy people decorated upstairs whilst the walls and floors with the men colourful tiles and paintings, had creating different patterns the rest!). throughout their homes. As we know, men and women had separate rooms in the house. Women stayed in the parts of the house where they wouldn’t be seen by visiting male guests. The Andron (or Andronitis) was the part of the house reserved just for men and women were not permitted to enter. Men used this room to entertain their friends and business associates. Symposia, which were social events with food and wine, were held in this room. This was the room in the house that had the most luxurious furniture. There were couches arranged around the walls of the room to offer a space that promoted a social atmosphere. These couches were made with decorated cushions made of high-quality fabric. The slaves of the house served the evening meal to the men who were seated two on each couch. Once dinner was over, the tables were tucked under the couches and the drinking of wine began.

The Gynaikon - or Gynaikonitis - was the room set aside only for women. This is where the women of the house entertained their female friends and relatives. This was also the room where they looked after their children and, of course, when the weather was not so fine, this is where they did their weaving and spinning to create fabric. The Gynaikon was upstairs on the second floor, as far away from the downstairs Andron as possible.

The kitchen had a central hearth for fire The downstairs storeroom contained very cooking. The smoke was channelled out of large storage jars for olives, the house through a hole in the roof. The wine, and grain. The grain was cooking for everyday meals was done in for grinding into flour. There coarse clay pots. The most elaborate pots was also a separate workroom and dishes were decorated with ornate where slaves would create designs and used for company only. jewellery or make sandals as Many of these designs have provided part of their activities. archaeologists with information about this time period in Ancient Greece. Bedrooms in the Ancient Greek home were very basic. Although there The bed was similar to the couch that were no appeared in the Andron. Simple wooden indoor flushing toilets, by the end of the chests were used to store clothes and Ancient Greek period, most houses had a bedding. The slaves’ bedrooms were bathroom with a bathtub. Water for the even more simple than the other bathtub was drawn from the well or the public bedrooms with just mats on the floor for fountain and heated over a fire. Those without sleeping. Female slaves had bedrooms a bathtub either headed to the nearest public close to the bedroom belonging to the baths or stream. Pots were used as toilets and mistress of the house and the male then emptied out onto the streets. slaves had bedrooms near the Andron. Wednesday 24th June 2020 Objective: To retrieve information from a text Have a read of the Rightmove property advert on the next page. Once you are confident with the text, have a go at the following retrieval questions.

1. Is there any vocabulary that you are unsure of? If so, look for the clues in the text to see if you can work out the meaning. Still unsure? Use a dictionary (or an online dictionary) to find the meaning. 2. Name the building that is being advertised. 3. Where is the property? 4. How much is the property for sale for? 5. How many rooms are in the building? 6. When was the property added to the page? 7. What is the property ideal for? 8. How many outer columns does the building feature? 9. What is there ‘an abundance’ of inside the building? 10. Name three things that you will see on the inside of the building. 11. How tall is the statue of Athena? 12. What is the statue made from? 13. What helps to keep the property cool during the summer? 14. What number must you call to register your interest?

True or False? If you buy this property, you will also get the statue of Athena? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

Later in the week, you are going to write your own advert for a house. Re-read the text and jot down any vocabulary that you would like to ‘magpie’ in your books and create your own word bank. Can you add any of your own vocabulary into your word bank too?

Upon entering the impressive boasting prime example property,

1 of 40 £450,000 Offers Over Six roomed detached temple The Parthenon, The Acropolis, Athens, Greece Added: 24.6.20

Video Tours (1) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9zWmURQcyc&safe=active An impressive six roomed temple set in the sought after city of Athens on a larger than normal plot boasting fantastic views over the city with plenty of communal space, ideal for large gatherings. This property is a prime example of the Doric order and features 46 outer columns. It is a real feast for the eyes.

Full Description From the moment you step inside this wonderful property, you will notice an abundance of space and a light airy feel throughout. This temple is in the sought after area of the Acropolis which has been named one of the most prestigious areas in Greece. Upon entering this property, you will immediately be greeted by elaborately decorated marble sculptures, open spaces and a further 19 internal columns. Most impressive of all, however, is the monumental statue of Athena which comes with the sale of the property. Carved of ivory and gold, the statue stands at 12 metres high and acts as a real focal point. The heart of the temple is the main chamber with its marble roof, floor and ceiling tiles which keep the property nice and cool during the warm summers. This home has been finished to the highest standard and is a MUST VIEW. Please book an appointment to avoid disappointment. Contact us on 01523 874600 to register your interest. Thursday 25th June 2020 Objective: To write a description Have another read of the Rightmove property advert from yesterday and look back at your word bank. Today, you are going to be writing your own Rightmove property advert. What you write your advert about is completely up to you. Have a look at the ideas below for inspiration, or, if you have your own ideas, feel free to be creative.

Before you get started, have a think about the following. Make notes about each point in your books. This will help you with your writing.  What your property looks like. It might be a good idea to research your property so that you know what it looks like, how many rooms it has and where it is. Looking at pictures and visualising it will be really helpful. You might even wish to draw your building to help. Think of as many appropriate adjectives as possible.  Where your property is. Make sure you know the location of your property. Think about which road, town (or city) and which country it is in.  How much is your property worth? How much money are you going to sell your property for?  What are the key features that make the property special? Think about the things that you would want to boast about and that make your property different and interesting. E.g., at The Merton, we could Bell’s Wood is something special. Now that you have considered these key points, revisit your word bank and add on any adjectives or descriptive vocabulary that you would like to use. E.g. outstanding, intricate, one of a kind, hand-crafted, wooden etc.

Once you are confident, it’s time to get writing. We would like you to use your word banks and your descriptive writing skills, alongside your summary skills from last week. On the next page is the example that we looked at yesterday for you to use to help you. You will see that any bits in red are the things that we would like you to edit but feel free to change any other bits along the way. How you present your learning is up to you. You can use the format given or create your own. Enjoy! 1 of 40 £450,000 Offers Over Six roomed detached temple The Parthenon, The Acropolis, Athens, Greece Added: 24.6.20

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Video Tours (1) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9zWmURQcyc&safe=active