In literacy we’ve been reading and writing discussion texts, giving our opinions on many subjects and debating hot topics. We’ve got pretty good at giving reasons for our opinions and viewpoints so I thought it might be fun to blog about them too.

I wonder if anyone has heard of the book ‘Would You Rather’? It’s by famous author John Burningham (he wrote ‘Mr Gumpy’s Outing’ and ‘The Shopping Basket’) and is all about making choices.

So here’s the question I’d like you to answer. It comes straight from the book!

WOULD YOU RATHER…
a) Jump in the nettles for £5
b) Swallow a dead frog for £20
c) Stay all night in a creepy house for £50
The catch is- you have to choose one of them!! Make sure you say why you would choose it too.

World Book Day has given us lots of opportunities to read and talk about our favourite books and characters.

We’d love to hear your thoughts about the day.

Here are some things you might want to think about.

Who did you dress up as?

What activities did you take part in?

Is there a book that you would like to read having heard about it on the day?

What is your favourite book and why?

I look forward to hearing your comments.

Mrs Turner

I am posting this to say thank you for sending the gifts to Benton Park. It will help us a lot because the books will help children to read more, the science  equipment will help us with our science projects and the games help us to learn.
We know that we haven’t met you but we are very grateful to you and hope you can find out what we do with all your presents by reading our blog.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Abigail and William
on behalf of the children of Benton Park

Well it certainly has been a big change for me teaching in Year 5 and 6 for the first time in ten years at Benton Park! But that’s exactly why I decided it was time for a challenge and I am loving every minute of it.

From messy science experiments with cornflour and smelly experiments with vinegar we have been exploring change in more ways than one!  

I have been most impressed with the thoughtful pieces of writing you’ve all produced. The Star Writers wall is no longer big enough!

We now know that Neville Chamberlain was not speaking from his “utility room” but the Cabinet Room when he declared war on Germany and are looking forward to finding out more. Thank you to all of you who have been talking to your families and sharing fascinating histories with us all. Josh, your Grandpa’s letter home to his dad was truly moving and brought tears to my eyes although his World War 2 helmet probably looked better on him than it did on Mr Shepherd!

Thank you to all of you for a fabulous start! Now it’s your turn- how have you found the start of term and the changes you have faced? What have you enjoyed and what are you looking forward to? What have your achievements been already? I can’t wait to read your replies.