Task 1: Let’s begin by looking at today’s current affairs.

 

Watch todays bulletin by using the link below;

https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/news/watch_newsround

 

Task 2:

Discuss with your pod, or family at home what you have seen.

You might discuss:

Do any of the reports surprise you?

Do you agree/disagree with any of the reports?

Which one was the most interesting?

Did the bulletin give you all the information you wanted? If not, what questions do you have?

 

Task 3:

This week we are going to be looking at the life of Dame Vera Lynn.

Follow the PowerPoint.

 

Task 4:

Choose at least one of the following:

• Create a timeline for the major events in Dame Vera Lynn’s life.
• Create a short biography for Dame Vera Lynn.
• Sketch a portrait of Dame Vera Lynn.
• Listen to the songs ‘We’ll Meet Again’ and ‘White Cliffs of Dover’ can you create your own lyrics based around our current ‘lockdown’?
• If you are feeling musical, learn on of the songs yourself.

 

Extension:

• Find out about other people who helped to boost moral during the WW2.
• Are there any ‘modern day’ examples of people like Dame Vera Lynn?

 

*Due to the nature of this week’s learning there are no answers*