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Get active and visit this website on a daily basis! https://www.youtube.com/user/thebodycoach1 READING Fun Fantastic Fairgrounds!

A day out to visit a fairground is a wonderful experience that has been enjoyed by families for many generations. Some may argue, it is a rite of passage for children. So many aspects make it a unique and unforgettable experience: the music, the games, the fluffiness and sweet taste of the candyfloss and the thrill of the exciting rides can make for an unforgettable day. There are two types of fairgrounds – travelling and fairs which take up a permanent space. Let’s look at the history of these marvellous places. The History of Fairgrounds. Fairs date all the way back to medieval times. Over time, they have evolved and have always been at the forefront of showcasing items from the popular culture of the time, for example exhibiting cars long before they became a common sight in society. The golden age of travelling entertainment did not occur until the latter half of the eighteenth century. By the beginning of the nineteenth century, attractions such as theatrical booths, waxworks, and freak shows began to rise in popularity in the fairground industry. Some of the showmen who exhibited in this period became very rich and left the fairground industry altogether. In 1868, Frederick Savage, who was an English agricultural engineer, devised a method of driving rides by steam. His invention, which was a steam engine mounted in the centre of a ride, transformed fairgrounds in England and around the world. In 1891, he produced the classic style for the English "Gallopers", or as it is now more commonly known, the . Towards the end of the Victorian era, there were many different types of mechanised rides, such as ghost shows, which delighted fairs’ visitors. During this time, 200 fairground events were taking place in the United Kingdom every weekend, from Easter through to November. Fairs were an important feature of the holiday calendar in both urban and rural places all over the UK. In the twentieth century, the clamour for more exciting modern sensations saw the invention of more sophisticated rides and many of the old attractions were superseded by , the and the famous modern classics, the and the dodgems. These new rides transformed the scenery of the fairground, and many have survived and are still a part of the travelling fairs in the twenty-firsts century. Travelling fairs. The tradition of travelling fairs is still living today. Travelling fairs reflect the influence of the popular culture in which it operates. When a rolls into town, its heritage often predates the history of the town. Showmen, or fairground people, see themselves as a cultural group, whose industry keeps them moving around the country permanently. One of the most famous fairground families are the Silcocks, who started a travelling fair in 1918 in order to avoid having to work in the mines. The business has been passed on generation to generation - the Silcock brothers (Lawrence, Edward, Herbert and Arthur) started travelling just before the First World War with a set of swings, a children’s ride and a barrel organ and equipping themselves with a large three-abreast set of Gallopers (Carousel). The family business is still in operation today and has had to evolve as society has changed to include things like fast food kiosks and video game arcades. What’s at the Fairground? Carousel. The inspiration for modern comes from cavalry games and jousting of 12th century Europe and Asia. Horsemen of that time, played games in which a group of horsemen would ride in a circle and throw breakable balls full of perfume to each other. The first platform carousel was made in 19th century and they were called dobbies. It had a platform that rotated with fixed animals and chariots. Helter-Skelter. A helter-skelter is typically a wooden high tower with a slide built around it. Users climb up inside the tower and slide down the outside, on a mat or a sack. Its name was first recorded at Hull Fair in October 1905. The term ‘helter-skelter’ pre-dates the fairground ride and has been used to mean disorderly haste or confusion since at least the 16th century. . A Ferris wheel (sometimes called a big wheel) is a structure consisting of a rotating upright wheel with multiple passenger-carrying components (commonly referred to as passenger cars, capsules or gondolas) attached to the rim in such a way that as the wheel turns gravity keeps them upright. The original Ferris Wheel was designed and constructed by George Washington Gale Ferris Jr. as a landmark for the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. The Coconut Shy. The Coconut shy has been a well-known attraction at fairgrounds for centuries. The word "shy" in this context means to toss or throw. To play this game, participants throw wooden balls at a row of coconuts balanced on posts. Traditionally, a player has three chances and wins each coconut successfully dislodged. In some cases, other prizes may be won instead of the coconuts. Fairgrounds today. In the UK, there are several surviving permanent seaside amusement parks in Blackpool, Margate, Great Yarmouth and Southport. They were founded in the late 19th and early 20th century, but their origins can be traced back in Britain to the annual fairs that took place throughout the country. In the USA, Coney Island in Brooklyn (New York) still exists and is still popular – this is one of the earliest global self-contained amusement parks. It was established in the mid-1890s and provided a direct model for Blackpool Pleasure Beach and other amusement parks. The city of Sydney in Australia has a large fairground site right in the centre of the city in their world-famous Darling harbour, which proves a very popular hit with tourists and locals alike. Luna Park: Right in the Centre of Sydney. Fairgrounds today, both the travelling and permanent types, stay successful by using both history and modernity to market the fair. Fairs still reflect popular culture and are a key part in many national events annually. The showmen have skilfully adapted to stay relevant to culture and to provide a fair for varied audiences. The fair was, and continues to be, an intriguing and magical place, where all types of people can come along and enjoy all forms of live and mechanical entertainment. Long may fairs continue to be part of our society! Inference.

• Answer questions 1- 3

• Answer 1-4

• Answer all questions

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1. They wanted to attract large crowds to come and visit the fair so they showcased the newest and most exciting elements of popular culture. They wanted lots of people to come to the fair, so they would spend money. 2. Two reasons similar to the following: They were popular as they were entertaining and a fun place for families to go and spend their weekend together / Families would enjoy the rides and amusements / It gave them a place to visit with their whole family / People enjoyed spending their free time and money there / It provided a place and thing to do for the whole community to enjoy public holidays / People would see items from popular culture that were the latest trends, so they would see things they had never seen before / People did not have TVs or the internet at the time, so couldn’t learn about some of the popular things exhibited at the fair / People in rural places will have really enjoyed going to a fair as it allowed them to explore and be entertained by things that are not usually in their villages as they lived a long way from the cities. 3. The Silcocks have evolved and developed the business to keep it relevant. They make sure that their business reflects what the modern culture likes and enjoys, and is what people want to have and see at their fairground e.g. video arcade games or fast food kiosks. 4. They are unforgettable days out – in the past people were able to see things they had never seen before, it provides things for the whole community to do, people enjoy spending their money and time there. More recently, there are more rides for thrill-seekers, and still reflect popular culture. They are still an intriguing and magical place for people who visit them. 5. Personal preference backed with evidence from the text. E.g. Yes, because I have never been on a Helter-Skelter and I think it would be amazing to go on and get dizzy. No, because I think they would be boring, as a trying to hit a coconut on a pole isn’t as exciting as a ride at a theme park. ENGLISH - Writing Alma – Reviewing the build up

• Yesterday, you wrote the middle section of the narrative. Look at the example on the next page for any ideas you could include in your draft. Alma example L.O: To plan the climax to a narrative.

Consider the final sequence in the story. Create a plan for how you will tell the final part of the narrative. Again, how you plan is up to you but aim to include a structure of paragraphs and language features to include. L.O: To plan the climax to a narrative. Preparing for next week

• Next week we will be following your plans to complete the narrative.

• Finally, you will be writing what you think could happen next in the story of Alma so have a think! MATHS Warm up Activity.

• Set a timer for 5 minutes. If you haven’t got a timer, you can use a clock or watch. • Answer the 5 questions as quick as you can in the five minutes. • If you finish before the timer, note down your time! • Ready? Set! Go! Five in Five. 600 x 40

99999 - 5000

636342 - 217838

444005 - ? = 22006

6.3 ÷ 100 Five in Five – Answers. 600 x 40 24000

How did you do? 99999 - 5000 94999 If you got them all correct before the timer went – 636342 - 217838 418504 try and beat your time tomorrow! 444005 - ? = 421999 22006 6.3 ÷ 100 0.063 Co-ordinates

• What are co-ordinates? • How do we plot co-ordinates? • How do we write co-ordinates?

• Today and tomorrow we will be looking at reasoning problems. • Try and remember facts about rectangles, parallelograms and triangles to help you find the missing co-ordinates! Introduction

What are the coordinates for this shape?

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© Classroom Secrets Limited 2018 Introduction

What are the coordinates for this shape?

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0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 (4,1), (2,4), (2,7), (6,7), (6,4) Write the coordinates of each shape.

5 A B 4 E F 3

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-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5 -1 G H -2 C D -3

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-5 Write the coordinates of each shape.

5 A B 4 E F 3 A (-5, 4) E (1, 3) 2 B (-1, 4) 1 F (3, 3)

-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5 C (-5, -2) -1 G (1, -1) G H -2 D (-1, -2) C D H (3, -1) -3

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© Classroom Secrets Limited 2018 Plot the coordinates and label them with their corresponding letter.

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4 A. (0, 3) 3

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1 B. (2, -4)

-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5 -1 C. (-5, -1) -2

-3 D. (-4, 4) -4

-5 Plot the coordinates and label them with their corresponding letter.

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4 D A A. (0, 3) 3

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1 B. (2, -4)

-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5 -1 C. (-5, -1) C -2

-3 D. (-4, 4) -4 B -5 Reasoning Questions.

George thinks that the coordinates below make a square. Is he correct? Explain why.

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4 (3, 1) 3 2 1 (-1, 1)

-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5 -1 (-1, -4) -2

-3 -4 (3, -4) -5 Reasoning Questions

George thinks that the coordinates below make a square. Is he correct? Explain why.

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4 (3, 1) 3 2 1 (-1, 1)

-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5 -1 (-1, -4) -2

-3 -4 (3, -4) -5

George is incorrect because the coordinates make a rectangle. The coordinates (-1, -4) and (3, -4) should be (-1, -3) and (3, -3). Problem Solving

Follow the clues. What could the missing coordinates of the shape be?

5 4 The shape is in four 3 quadrants. 2 1 The shape is a -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5 rectangle. -1

-2 One of the points -3 -4 is (5, -4) -5 Problem Solving

Follow the clues. What could the missing coordinates of the shape be?

5 4 The shape is in four 3 quadrants. 2 1 The shape is a -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5 rectangle. -1

-2 One of the points -3 -4 is (5, -4) -5

Various answers, for example: (-1, -4), (-1, 3), (5, 3) Problem Solving

Layla is plotting the coordinates of a triangle with a vertical line of symmetry. Find the missing coordinate.

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-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5 -1

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Layla is plotting the coordinates of a triangle with a vertical line of symmetry. Find the missing coordinate.

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-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5 -1 (-4, -1) -2

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-5 Your Task.

• Explain if the coordinates make a given shape by plotting them in all 4 quadrants, follow the clues to find the coordinates of the rectangle or square, write the missing coordinate of a rectangle or square. • Explain if the coordinates make a given shape by plotting them in all 4 quadrants, follow the clues to find the coordinates of the quadrilateral, write the missing coordinate of a triangle. • Explain if the coordinates make a given shape by plotting them in all 4 quadrants, follow the clues to find the coordinates of the shape using all 4 quadrants, up to 6 points to be plotted, write the missing coordinate of a shape with 3 points plotted.

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Task

• Draw your own Islamic Art, thinking about the patterns and the colours.

• Some template examples follow below.