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Autumn 2 Reading Challenge Year 2

Miss Redhead

Metals

Illustration of a saucepan and a knife

Metals come from rocks called ores.

They are strong, hard and shiny materials that can be hammered into different shapes without breaking.

Their properties make them useful for objects such as cutlery, saucepans, cars and coins.

Plastics

Illustration of an action figure

Plastics are materials made from chemicals and are not found in nature. They are strong and waterproof, and can be made into any shape by applying heat. Plastics can also be dyed different colours or made to be transparent.

Plastics are used to make all sorts of things, such as bags, bottles and toys.

Glass

Illustration of a window and a pair of spectacles

Glass is made by melting sand and other minerals together at very high temperatures.

Glass is normally transparent and can be made into many different shapes. Thick glass can be strong, but thin glass will break very easily.

Glass is used for objects that need to be transparent such as windows and spectacles.

Wood

Illustration of a wooden chair and a door

Wood comes from trees.

It is strong and long lasting.

Wood is used to make things such as furniture that need to be strong and last a long time.

Fabrics

Illustration of a scarf

Fabrics are made from thin fibres woven together.

Some fabrics, such as wool, cotton and silk, are natural (the fibres come from living things).

Some fabrics, such as polyester and nylons are made from synthetic fibres, which are made in factories, from chemicals.

Different fabrics have different properties. Fabrics can be stretchy (a pair of tights), insulating (keep you warm, like a woollen coat) or absorbent (a towel).

Fabrics are used to make clothes as they are flexible and comfortable, can be warm and do not wear out easily.

BRONZE

Write one fact about each material.

SILVER

Would metal be a good material for a coat? Why?

Would wood be a suitable material for a window? Why?

Would fabric be a good material for a table? Why?

GOLD

Use a dictionary to find the meaning of: transparent, waterproof, absorbent & flexible.

PLATINUM

Think of some different objects of your own. What are they made of? Why is this a suitable material? Use evidence from the text.

77 responses to “Autumn 2 Reading Challenge Year 2”

  1. Hatim M.

    Bronze:
    1. Metal is strong, hard and not flexible.
    2. Plastic is waterproof, strong and made of chemicals.
    3. Glass is usually transparent and can be made into many different shapes.
    4. Wood comes from trees and we can make furniture out of wood.
    5. Fabric can make cotton, towels are made out of fabric and fabric can be absorbent.
    Silver:
    1. Metal is not a good material for a coat because it’s hard and not flexible.
    2. Wood is not good for a window because it is not transparent.
    3. Fabric is not good for a table because you can’t write or eat food because it will fall.

    1. Miss Bhangu

      Great work! Where is your maths challenge?

  2. Zayan J.

    Platinum
    Glasses are made from glass. This is suitable because you can see through it.

  3. Saliha K.

    Bronze
    Metal is strong and shiny and hard.
    Plastic is strong and waterproof.
    Glass is transparent
    Wood comes from trees
    Fabrics are made from thin fibres woven together.

    Silver
    No because metal is hard.
    No because we can’t see through wood.
    No fabric is not strong.

    Gold
    Transparent means we can see through it.
    Waterproof means when water can’t come through.
    Absorbent means it soaks up liquids.
    Flexible means things that you can bend but won’t break.

  4. Iver V.

    Bronze:
    Metal is made from ores and when you hammer it, it does not break and it is very hard.
    Plastics:
    There are many types of plastics and you can dye it different colours.
    Glass:
    Glass is made from melted sand and when when it is thin it is very fragile and when it is thick it is stronger.
    Wood:
    Wood is made from trees, it longs a last time and there are many types of different trees.
    Wood can be turned into paper, objects and furniture.
    Fabric:
    Fabric can be turned into clothes because it is warm and flexible. You can make it from animals, plants and in factories made from chemicals.

    1. Miss Bhangu

      Well done Iver.

  5. Faith A.

    A material is a substance that is made up of matter, it can be in a solid, liquid or gas form. We use a range of different materials in everyday life for example, plastic, glass, metal and wood, cotton, paper, mud and soil are examples of these materials. Grouping is the process of separating objects based on the materials they are made of materials. May be natural or artificial.
    Knife is a tool or weapon with a cutting edge or blade, usually attached to a handle or hilit, one of the earliest tools used by humanity knives appeared
    Pots and pan can be made of all types of types of materials from stainless steel and aluminium to nonstick, ceramic nonstick, cast-iron, enameled cast iron carbon steel
    Glass is made from natural and abundant raw materials sand, soda ash and limestone that are melted at high temperature to form a new material glass manufacturing has an age old tradition which daters to around 3500.
    No because metal is heavy cold and not very flexible.
    Clothes are made out of fabric .
    A water bottle is made out of plastic .
    A mirror is made out of glass.
    Transparent means that light can pass through something easily, and you can see things clearly through it.
    Waterproof means that something can’t get wet.
    Absorbent means that something can soak up liquid.

    1. Miss Bhangu

      Great effort Faith!

  6. Amelia B.

    Platinum:

    The chair is made out of wood and this is a good material because it is strong so you can sit on it and it won’t break.But if the chair was made out of glass it will break easily because it is very delicate.

    My jumper is made out of wool so that means it is a fabric.This is good because it keeps me warm and is comfortable to wear but if my jumper was made out of plastic it would be uncomfortable to wear,itchy and hard to move in.

    The windows in my house are made out of glass.This is good because it is transparent so you can see through it and look outside. It is also good because glass lets light in to your house so it won’t be dark inside.

  7. Musa S.

    Bronze
    Metal are strong and shiny.
    Plastic is transparent.
    Glass is made by melting sand.
    Wood comes from trees. fabrics are flexible .
    Silver

    1) No, metal Will not be a good material because it is too hard.
    2) No, wood is not good for window but It can see through.
    3) No because it is too soft.
    GOID
    Transparent means we can see through it.
    Waterproof means water can’t through it.
    Clothes made of fabrics . Clothes keep us warm.
    Absorbent means soak up the water.
    Flexible means able to bend but not break.

  8. Rumaysa K.

    Bronze- metal : metal does not break.
    Plastic: is strong and waterproof
    Glass: is made by melting sand and other minerals together at very high temperatures.
    Wood: comes from trees.
    Fabrics:are made from thin fibres woven together.

  9. Aiyla I.

    Bronze
    Write one fact about each material
    1. Metals – Their properties make them useful for objects such as cutlery, saucepans, cars and coins.
    2. Plastics – Plastics can also be dyed different colours or made to be transparent.
    3. Glass – Thick glass can be strong, but thin glass will break very easily.
    4. Wood – Wood is used to make things such as furniture that need to be strong and last a long time.
    5. Fabrics – Some fabrics, such as wool, cotton and silk, are natural (the fibres come from living things).

    Silver
    1. Would metal be a good material for a coat? Why? – No because Metal is heavy, cold, and not very flexible.
    2. Would wood be a suitable material for a window? Why?- No because you can not see through it and it needs to be glass.
    3. Would fabric be a good material for a table? Why- No because Fabric is not strong enough for a table.

    Gold
    Use a dictionary to find the meaning of: transparent, waterproof, absorbent & flexible.
    1. Transparent means that light can pass through something easily, and you can see things clearly through it.
    2. Waterproof means that something can’t get wet.
    3. Absorbent means that something can soak up liquid.
    4. Flexible means you can bend and twist something without breaking.

    Platinum
    A bike is made out of metal.
    A chair is made out of wood.
    A water bottle is made out of plastic.
    A mirror is made out of glass.
    Clothes are made out of fabric.

  10. Austin Q.

    Bronze
    Metal are strong and shiny.
    Plastic is transparent.
    Glass is made by melting sand.
    Wood comes from trees. fabrics are flexible .
    Silver

    1) No, metal Will not be a good material because it is too hard.
    2) No, wood is not good for window but It can see through.
    3) No because it is too soft.
    GOID
    Transparent means we can see through it.
    Waterproof means water can’t through it.
    Clothes made of fabrics . Clothes keep us warm.
    Absorbent means soak up the water.
    Flexible means able to bend but not break.

    1. Miss Bhangu

      Great work Austin!

  11. Gaira M.

    Gold
    Transparent means allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen.
    Waterproof means a garment especially a coat that keeps out water.
    Absorbent means A material able to soak up liquid easily.
    Flexible means capable of bending easily without breaking.

  12. Martyna Z.

    BRONZE Metal is strong. Fabric is soft. Wood is hard. Glass is transparent. SILVER Metal is not good for a coat because it is too hard. Wood is not good for a window because it is not transparent. Fabric is not good for a table because it is too soft. GOLD Fabric is flexible. wood is waterproof. Glass is transparent. A sponge is absorbant. PLATINUM A window is made from glass. Pots are made out of metal. A table is made out of wood. Toys are made from fabric. A cats bowl is made from plastic.

  13. Farhan K.

    Bronze
    Metal is strong
    Plastic is waterproof
    Glass can break easily like tea cups
    Wood is used for tables and chairs
    Fabric is soft and keeps you warm and cosy.

    Silver
    No, because it won’t fit and keep you warm.
    Yes, if your window is broken and ca be used for repairing.
    No, the table would fall apart, needs strong material.

    Platinum
    My iPad is made of plastic and metal with rubber case.
    Glass is good for typing, rubber is to stop damaging the iPad from a fall, will protect the iPad from breaking.

    1. Miss Bhangu

      Excellent effort Farhan, well done!

  14. Zayn S.

    Bronze Challenge

    Fabric – fabric can be warm and soft
    Wood – wood is strong and it comes from trees
    Metal – Metals are strong and hard
    Plastic – You can make toys from plastic
    Glass – Glass is used to make spectacles

    Platinum challenge

    Plastic – we have some plastic cups in our house. They are suitable for children to use because they won’t break

    Metal – we have some metal pots in our house. They are suitable for cooking because they won’t melt

    1. Miss Bhangu

      Great effort Zayn!

  15. Ameera K.

    Bronze

    1. Metal- it’s strong and can not break easily.
    2. Plastic- made from chemicals and it’s not a nature.
    3. Glass- can be made in different shapes.
    4. Wood- it’s strong and long lasting.
    5. Fabrics- are soft and can be wearen, because it’s flexible.

    SILVER

    1. No, metal it’s not good material for a coat, because it’s to hard and not flexible.
    2. No, wood it’s not good for the windows, because it’s not transparent.
    3. No, fabrics it’s not good for a table, becouse it will fold down.

    GOLD

    1. Transparent- allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be seen.
    2. Waterproof- impervious to water.
    3. Absorbent- able to soak up liquid easily.
    4. Flexible- capable of bending easily without breaking.

    PLATINUM

    1. Kettle made of metal, because it has to be strong and keep heath inside.
    2. Bottle made of plastic, that can be made in different sizes and shapes, easy recycled.
    3. Table made of wood, it’s string and long lasting.

  16. Abdulkafi E.

    Silver
    Metal can’t be a material for a coat because it’s not flexible.
    Wood could not be a material for a window because it is not transparent.
    Fabric can’t be a material for a table because It’s not strong.

  17. Aaron R.

    Bronze
    Metal can bent into different directions.
    Plastics are waterproof.
    Glass is see through.
    Wood is strong.
    Fabric can be used for a tshirt.

    Silver
    Metal is not good for a coat because it is not bendy.
    Wood is not good for a window because you can’t see through it.
    Fabric would not be good for a table because it is not strong. It would be good for a table cloth.

    Gold

  18. Sumaya T.

    Bronze,
    Metal:
    shiny, hard and strong which can be hammered into any shape.
    Plastic:
    plastic is not natural and is made up of chemicals.
    Wood:
    wood is made from trees and is hard and strong.
    Glass:
    glass is sometimes transparent and can easily break and shatter.
    Fabrics:
    this is a soft material that is usually made to make clothes that are long lasting and comfortable.

    1. Miss Bhangu

      Great work Sumaya!

  19. Ayaad H.

    Fabric are both natural and synthetic, it is used to make clothes example woolen coat and soft toys.
    SILVER
    No, Metal is not good material for coat because metal is hard and not comfortable.
    Yes, wood is suitable for making frame or corners of window but it is not transparent, so we use glass as well.
    No, fabric is not good material for table because it is flexible and not strong, easily breakable.
    GOLD
    Transparent – allowing you to see through it . example- water
    Waterproof -that does not let water through example -raincoat
    Absorbent -able to take in something easily especially liquid.example- cotton
    Flexible- able to change in any type easily. Example rubber.
    PLATINUM
    Plastic bottle is made of plastic as it can be of any shape and colour.
    Towel is made of fabric which is flexible, absorbent and comfortable to use.
    Pencil is made of wood as it is strong and long lasting.
    Cooking pan is made of metal as it is hard and shiny.
    Marbles is made of glass as thick glass which is strong.
    Bowl is made of glass as it is transparent.

  20. Ayaad H.

    Bronze
    Metal is strong and shiny example -washing machine, knife and spoon.
    Plastic is made of chemical and it is waterproof. Example- toy, chair and packing of something.
    Glass is made of melting sand, thin glass can be broken easily. Example -mirror, lighting bulb, drinking glass.
    Wood is made from natural material come from trees example wooden chair, door, cupboards.

  21. Shanum A.

    BRONZE
    Metals are strong ,hard and shiny.
    Plastics are strong and waterproof.
    Glass are normally transparent.
    Fabrics are stretchy.
    SILVER-#-
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    I do not think metal is a good material for a coat because metal is hard and strong but a coat is supposed to be soft and warm.
    I do not think wood is a good material for a window as you can not see through and some people would like to enjoy the view
    I do not think fabric is a good material for a table because fabric is to soft and if you rest on the table it may break.
    GOLD
    Transparent means when it allows light to pass through.
    Waterproof means when it keeps out water.
    Absorbent means when its able to soak up any liquid.
    Flexible means when it is able to bend easily without breaking.
    PLATINUM
    Glasses are made from glass.
    Glass is a suitable material for glass as it is see – through.

    1. Miss Bhangu

      Great work Shanum, well done!

  22. Kuwar S.

    Bronze
    Metal is strong.
    Plastic are it found in nature.
    Glass is normally transparent.
    Wood comes from trees
    Fabric is made from thin fibres woven.
    Silver
    It will not be good for a coat because it will not be flexible.
    Because it is hard and heavy.
    Wood will not be good for a window because we can’t see through it.
    Fabric will not be good for a table because it will brake.
    Gold
    Not allowing water to go through.
    Able to take liquid in through the service and to hold it.
    Flexible means it can bend.
    Fabric can make teashurts it is suitable so we can wear them.

    1. Miss Bhangu

      Fantastic work Kuwar, well done!

  23. Sukhmanpreet K.

    Bronze Metal is hard . plastic is strong and waterproof. glass is transparent. wood comes from trees. fabric is used to make clothes. Silver no because you could not walk. No because wood is not transparent. No because it’s not strong enough. Gold Transparent, means you can see through it. waterproof, water can’t go inside. Flexible very stretchy . Absorbant abel to soak up liquid easily. platinum toys are made from plastic it is suitable because plastic is hard.

    1. Miss Bhangu

      Great work Sukhman!

  24. Amina A.

    Bronze
    Metal is string an shiny.
    Plastic us made by transparency.
    Fabric is cotton and he use always made by warm clothes .
    Silver
    Metal will be a good because its to strong
    Wood not good it can be use door , deds shade.
    Fabric is too soft and stretchy.
    Gold
    Waterproof.
    So many different things to mde a waterproof
    Flexible
    , Some wired are easily band without breaking
    Transparent
    We were sheltered in our cozy warm house
    Its possible to see clearly though transparent meterials.
    Platinum ,
    Its a metal he always made by ring and ,jewellery , bangle it is very shiny and beautiful,

  25. Rishaan C.

    Bronze
    Metal come from rocks called ores.

    Plastics are materials made from chemicals and are not found in nature.

    Glass is made by melting sand and other minerals together at very high temperatures.

    Wood comes from trees.

    Fabrics are made from thin fibres woven together.

    Sliver
    No metal cannot be used as a material for a coat. This is because metal is strong and cannot be designed as a coat for everyday use outside.

    No wood is not suitable for windows but can be also used for mirror frames. No fabric cannot be used for a table because it is soft and can break easily.
    Gold
    Glass is transparent because it let’s the light pass through them and makes a clear view of the objects from the other side. Waterproof means not allowing water to go through e.g a coat a piece of clothing that keeps you dry. Absorbent means able to soak up liquid easily. Flexible means capable of bending easily without breaking.

    Platinum
    My neck cushion is made out of fabric. It is made out of fabric because it is suitable and flexible. My stool is made out of plastic because it is strong and waterproof.

  26. Isa Y.

    Bronze
    Plastic is strong and waterproof

    Thick glass is strong and thin glass will break very easily

    Wood is strong and long lasting

    Fabrics are used to make clothes and are comfortable and flexible

    Metals are strong and shiny

    Silver
    1. No because metals are used for objects like saucepans, coins and cars.
    2. No because then you won’t be able to see through it.
    3. No because fabric is only used for clothes

    Gold
    Transparent : being able to see through it
    Waterproof: water cant pass through the object or material
    Absorbent: something that soak up liquid , take in heat and light
    Flexible: something able to bend without breaking

  27. Adam K.

    Bronze
    Metal are strong, hard and shiny material. Metal can not break.
    Plastic is strong and waterproof.
    Glass can break easily.
    Wood last longer and is strong.
    Fabric is when you can stretch and our clothes are made from fabric material.
    Silver
    Metal would not be good material for coat because it will be heavy and when we put our arm in we wont be able to bend our arms.
    Wood would be good for window sills because it will last longer but not for windows because we won’t be able to see out the window.
    Fabric would not be good for table because the table will not be strong.
    Gold
    Transparent means allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be seen.
    Waterproof means material that keeps coat from getting wet.
    Absorbent means it will be able to soak up liquid easily. Flexible means an object is capable of bending easily without breaking.
    Platinum
    My blanket is made of fabric because it keeps me warm and its comfortable.
    My monstrer truck toy is made of plastic because its strong and waterproof.
    My house door is is made of wood because its strong and will last long.
    My mirror is made of glass because its transparent.
    My ball is made of plastic because its made in round shape.

  28. Mohamed S.

    Bronze
    Metal are strong and shiny.
    Plastic is transparent.
    Glass is made by melting sand.
    Wood comes from trees.
    Cotton is a fabric.
    Silver

    1) No, metal Will not be a good material because it is too hard.
    2) No, wood is not good for window but It can be use as window frames and doors.
    3) No because it is too soft.

    Gold
    Transparent: allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen.
    Waterproof: a garment, especially a coat, that keeps out water.
    Absorbent: able to soak up liquid easily
    Flexible : ready and able to change so as to adapt to different circumstances

    Platinum
    My house door is made of wood, it is very strong and long lasting.

    1. Miss Bhangu

      Great effort Mohamed, well done!

  29. Gift O.

    Bronze

    Metals are hard, strong and shiny.
    Plastic can be made to be transparent.
    Thick glass can be strong.
    Wood is strong and long lasting.
    Fabrics can be stretchy.

    Silver

    No metal will not be a good material for a coat because it is too heavy.
    Yes wood would be a good material for a coat because it is strong and long lasting.
    No because it is to soft and everything will just fall.

    Gold

    Transparent means allowing light to pass through so that objects can be distinctly seen.
    Waterproof means that something is impervious to water.
    Obsorbent means something that is able to soak up liquid easily.
    Flexible means capable of bending easily without breaking.

    Platinum

    Clothes are made out of fabric it is suitable because it keeps you warm.

    1. Fareha H.

      Silver
      No it is too heavy and hard
      Yes it is wood strong for a long time
      No if thing are on the fabric it not good

      1. Mrs Browning

        Not enough work, Fareha.
        Please complete Bronze and Gold

  30. Abdullah S.

    Bronze:

    Metals are strong, hard and shiny materials.
    Plastics is water proof.
    Thin Glass is very easy to break.
    Wood lasts for a long time.
    Some fabrics are warm.

    Silver:

    1) No, because it is hard to move your arms.
    2) Yes, because it holds the windows in for a long time because it is strong.
    3) No, because if things are on the fabric table, food will fall.

    Gold:

    Transparent: we can see through it.
    Waterproof: means not letting water through.
    Absorbent: able to soak up liquid easily.
    Flexible: able to bend easily without breaking.

    Platinum:

    Bricks are made of clay. It is a suitable material as we can make a house with bricks.

    1. Miss Bhangu

      Great effort Abdullah, well done!

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