The text we will be basing most of our learning around next half term is this one:
An Inconvenient Truth by Al Gore.
Click here to link to the website that accompanies the book and film. It contains lots of useful information, as does the wikipedia entry about the film.
The film is available to view on youtube (correct at the time of writing) but please ask permission from an adult in your family before using youtube. The film is classified E which means it is an educational video and all ages can view it but it is important to check with adults before using the youtube website.
Here’s how we’ll be linking this book to as many of our lessons as possible.
In Guided Reading – we will continue to read and analyse the book.
In Literacy – we will be learning how the book is both an explanation text and a persuasive text and we’ll be examining the features of both styles of writing.
In Extend Writing – we will be writing our own explanation texts and persuasive writing.
In Geography – we will be learning about climate change and how it effects different parts of the planet.
In Science – we will be learning about Space and in particular about Planet Earth.
In D.T. – we will be designing and making a model eco-home.
In Maths – we will be looking at data handling (graphs, charts and tables) and how they are used in the book.
One book = lots of learning.
Here’s an extra bit of learning for you. Al Gore who presents the movie and wrote the book, was the Vice President of the USA from 1992-2000 during the administration of President Bill Clinton. He contested the 2000 Presidential election as a Democratic Party candidate. Although he got more votes throughout the country overall than his Republican opponent, George W Bush, he lost the election after a controversial court judgement. After losing the election, Al Gore returned to pursuing other interests, one of which was raising awareness about the issue of climate change – hence the birth of the film and book An Inconvenient Truth.
It`s going to be a busy Term but a really FUN one to. I can`t wait. Thank You so much Mr Antcliffe.
I agree. This term is going to be very Fun. 🙂 😉
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I am so exicted to learn about it, and I wounder if we can met Al Gore himself!
It would cost a lot or be very hard…
It is so exciting that we all get this great opportunity, to learn all about climate change and global warming. I would like to take this chance to say how much I am enjoying year 5, and how much I am sure that I will have enjoyed it when I finish year 5. Thank you Mr. Antcliffe, for believing in all of us, by getting the absolute best out of our learning. Me and Aisa were talking the other day, and we were saying that you were one of the coolest teachers we have ever had. Thank you for helping us develop our skills, because we need learning to help us grow up happy. We really appreciate how kind you are, and we just want to say a big thank you for it. You help us develop our skills, so now we should return the favour. Just name something kind for us to do and we will do it! (Nobody except Aisa and Eleanor know this!) 🙂
I’m really happy that you’re enjoying Class 5 and that you feel that you’re learning lots as well. It’s a pleasure to teach the class.
We love learning in Class 5
This book looks really interesting and I have a feeling everybody’s going to really enjoy it. It would be cool if we could meet the author or go somewhere really special to find out more the book. Overall I’m really looking to this term,what with the Christmas play and everything. Thank-you Mr Antcliffe!
I agree with EVERYONE!
I hope you have a good time reading this book.
I am very excited to be learning about An Inconvenient Truth.
I love reading An Inconvenient Truth. It persaudes us to save the world. And it saves the planet. I can’t wait to learn more about this book!=)
I cant wait to learn more about this book
I think this term is going to be successful.
I agree with everyone else. I really enjoy reading this book.
This term were going to learn something fun, hooray. Thanks Mr Antcliffe, this term’s going to be fun.
I think we will have a great term learning about the Inconvenient Truth. I have learned some stuff so far: we should protect the world and that we should ride bikes instead of driving cars because it is making more pollution, and that we should not build a lot of factories and driving really big boats also cause pollution in the sea. :);):)
I think learning about global warming is fun because it is all new to me.
I really enjoy reading the book An Inconvenient Truth:):):)
I AM REALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO LEARNING ABOUT AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH.
Have a look at this bridge!!!
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/a-bridge-to-leave-you-tongue-tied–architects-to-build-150m–knot-inspired–walkway-which-pedestrians-can-cross-at-different-heights-141055263.html
We have been learning about eco homes, this one is built with reclaimed materials. I have booked a week for year 5 to learn there how to build this house. Let me know who wants to come!!!
http://www.offgridworld.com/absolutely-stunning-log-home/
Same house, more photos; http://tetonheritagebuilders.com/projects/foxtail-residence/
It sounds very exciting Marko. This book is teaching me loads and Global Warming is new to me and I know lots of facts like…
Global Warming can harm some animals and animals may die because of Global Warming
Global Warming means that the temperature gets higher and it gets hotter and it does effect many people.