Bronze: how does the Rainbow Fish feel at the start? How does it feel at the end? Silver: What happens at the beginning, middle and end of the story? Gold: The Rainbow Fish has lots of beautiful scales. If you were writing a story what would your character have lots of? What words would […]
Reading Challenge
Year 3 Reading Challenge Autumn 1
Here are the first few pages of an adventure story called Oliver and The Seawigs. Read the story carefully, then try these challenges. BRONZE Write a list of 5 adjectives you can find in the story. Then write your own sentences using those adjectives. SILVER Answer these retrieval questions in full sentences: How did Oliver […]
Year 4 Reading Challenge- Autumn 1
Extract from Harry Potter October arrived, spreading a damp chill over the grounds and into the castle. Madam Pomfrey, the nurse, was kept busy by a sudden spate of colds among the staff and students. Her Pepperup potion worked instantly, though it left the drinker smoking at the ears for several hours afterward. Ginny Weasley, […]
Y1 Reading Challenge Autumn 1
Hi Year 1, Firstly, practise reading the sounds below and then read the words. Now use your knowledge to read the ditty below… You can complete your challenge on the blog or on paper. Please upload your work to the Sharepoint below.1R UPLOAD HERE 1W UPLOAD HERE 1B UPLOAD HERE BRONZE How many words can […]
Year 5 Reading challenge
Reading Challenge – To use inference skills to write a recount on the Moon Landing During Autumn 1, we have been learning about recounts and making them as effective as we can. You will need to carry out some research into the moon landing and then write a recount, choosing a challenge from the list below. […]
Year 2 Reading Challenge Autumn 1 2021
This half term we are learning about the Seaside. Read the texts below and complete at least one of the challenges. If your answers impress your teachers, you might win a prize in the challenge assembly at the end of half term! Bronze When did seaside holidays first start? Where was the first British seaside […]
Y6 Reading challenge (Autumn 1)
This half term you will experience the life of an adventurer when trekking mountains in the Peak District as part of your Geography learning. Therefore this challenge will be right up your valley – see what I did there? ;) Below are several links all about a man, a man who broke world records at […]
Year 3 Reading Challenge- Summer 2
Hi Year 3. In Summer 2 we are going to be sharing the stories of Paddington by the author Michael Bond. Please read the extract below from the story ‘A Bear called Paddington.’ Bronze What does it say on Paddington’s suitcase? (page 3). List two adverbs that are used on Page 5. Why was Paddington […]
Year 5 Reading Challenge- Summer 2
Hi Year 5, This half term we are learning about Ancient Greeks. Here is a reading challenge linked to ‘Pandora’s Box.’ Remember to complete the work in your homework books. We look forward to reading your responses. The story of Pandora’s Box Synopsis: A long time ago the Gods liked to play tricks or set […]
Year 2 Reading Challenge Summer 2
BRONZEHow many different species of minibeast are found in the United Kingdom? Give 2 facts about millipedes. How are the skeletons of most minibeasts different to humans? SILVERAre caterpillars herbivores? How do you know? Give evidence from the text. How are bees useful to humans? Why do slugs often try to hide? GOLDUse a dictionary […]
Y1 Reading Challenge Summer 2
Hi Year 1, This half term, in Science, we are learning about plants. Please read the information below. Make sure you slide across! Bronze Pick 5 words and tell me which digraphs you can see. Digraphs are two letters which make one sound like ng, th, or, ow, er.For example.In the word flower, I can […]
Year 4 Reading Challenge – Summer 2
Reading Challenge – Summer 2 Learning Objective: To use retrieval skills when reading ‘The Great Kapok Tree’ Bronze: Find words that the author has used to describe the animals (e.g. colourful parrots, silent snakes, graceful jaguars). Can you think of any others? Imagine that you fell asleep under the Great Kapok Tree. What dreams […]
Year 4 – Reading Challenge
Anne Boleyn Did marrying her solve any or Henry’s problems? Anne Boleyn is an interesting character. People always felt strongly about her, they either loved her or they despised her with a passion! Here is quick look at her early years- how do you think she compared to Catherine of Aragon? • Anne was one […]
Year 3 Reading Challenge Summer 1
For this reading challenge, you can chose any fiction book you like. It can be the class novel, your reading book or a book from your house or the library. Bronze Challenge: Silver challenge: Gold Challenge: Platinum Challenge: Imagine you are writing the sequel or next book in this series. What would it be called? […]
Yr6 Summer 1 Reading Challenge
This half term we will be creating a variety of Non – Chronological reports about Rainforest animals; not only this, we will also be writing some of our very own poems! Take a look at the reading tasks below. Bronze Using the information on the powerpoint, choose an animal and create a factual poster. This […]
Reception Summer 1 Reading Challenge
Hello Reception Superstars! Your challenge is to listen to the story ‘Mad About Minibeasts’ by David Voytovitch and Giles Andreae and then see if you can answer the questions. Post your answers on the blog. What does a snail carry on its back? Where do worms live? What do beetles have on their heads and […]
Year 5 Reading Challenge- Summer 1
Read this extract from Macbeth: Bronze: Draw this scene, illustrating the setting and the three witches’ conversation. Use clues from the script to help create an accurate illustration. Silver: Bronze plus… Describe this scene as it would be written in a story, using the narrator’s voice. Remember to show off with your writing, using features […]
Y1 Reading Challenge Summer 1
Hi Year 1. Welcome to your reading challenge.You will focus on the traditional tale, Jack and The Beanstalk. The best response will win a special prize! BRONZEDescribe the giant using adjectives. Write 5 sentences. You must remember your capital letter, finger spaces and a full stop. Use the wordbank.The Giant is____________. SILVERDescribe the Giant and […]
Y2 Reading Challenge Summer 1
Hi Year 2. In Summer 1 we are going to share the story, Fantastic Mr Fox, written by Roald Dahl. Read about him below. BronzeWhen was Roald Dahl born?Where was he born?Name a book that he wrote.How old was Roald Dahl when his father died?How many books did Roald Dahl write? SilverExplain why Roald Dahl […]
Y4 Spring 2 Reading Challenge
Hello year 4! This term we are exploring stories from other cultures. For your reading challenge, I would like to share with you an intriguing myth from ancient Greece…”The Story of Arachne”. I hope you enjoy it! Tips:-Read the text carefully, don’t rush through!-Make a note of any words you are note sure about- find […]
Year 3 Reading Challenge
Bronze: What did Ben’s Granny love? Why did Ben think it was odd that Granny liked gangsta books? Why might Ben have put the soup in the plant pot? Silver: Do you think Ben was telling the truth when he said the soup was yummy? Why/Why not? Why did Ben feel lonely at school? How […]
Year 5 Reading Challenge- Spring 2
Hi Year 5, Your challenge is to read through this article (click on the link): http://www.theguardian.com/environment/live/2014/aug/27/do-dams-destroy-rivers The article is on whether dams destroy rivers – you need to read it through all the way to the end (you may need to look up any words you are unfamiliar with). This is a challenging piece, but it […]
Year 6: Spring 2 Reading Challenge
This term we are learning about persuasion. Your challenge is based around that. Above is an example of a persuasive speech for black rights by Martin Luther King Jr. For your challenge we would like you to listen to the speech and complete the following challenges. Bronze Explain how this speech makes you feel. What […]
Year 2 Reading Challenge Spring 2 2021
This story is called ‘Katie Morag delivers the mail’ and it was written by Mairi Hedderwick. You can listen to the story by watching the video OR read it all by yourself. You could even do both! Then try one or more of the challenges… Wednesdays were always hectic on the Isle of Struay, for […]
Y1 Reading Challenge Spring 2
Hi Year 1. For your reading challenge, you will use your inference skills to find clues in the pictures below. Please answer in full sentences. The best response will win a special prize! BRONZEI think it is someone’s birthday.Explain what makes me say that. SILVERI think it is Winter.Explain what makes me say that using […]
Year 6 Spring 1 Reading Challenge – Hurricanes
Your geography work for spring 1 will be based on Natural Disasters. For your Reading Challenge, we would like you to watch the following clips, read the web links and conduct your own research on HURRICANES, TORNADOES, TYPHOONS AND CYCLONES. Please complete in your homework books. https://www.weatherwizkids.com/weather-hurricane.htm https://www.ducksters.com/science/earth_science/hurricanes.php Bronze Challenge – Create a factfile on […]
Year 4 Reading challenge
Willie froze with the branch still held high in his hand. Sweat broke out from under his armpits and across his forehead. Now he was for it. He was bound to get a beating now. Tom came towards him, took the branch firmly from his hand and lifted it up. Willie automatically flung his arm […]
Year 5 Reading Challenge- Spring 1
Hi Year 5, This half term we have been learning about the Victorians in topic. We would like you to use your inference skills to interpret some pictures of Queen Victoria. Some of you will also need to complete a researching task as part of your reading challenge. ALL RESEARCH MUST BE WRITTEN IN YOUR […]
Reception Reading Challenge Spring 1
Listen to the story to help you answer the questions below: GOLD: The following words are found in the story: hoist big prickly cunning sight grab Choose three of the words and either draw a picture, find objects or action the meaning of the words. Silver: Draw a picture of a pirate and make a […]
Year 3 Spring 1 Reading Challenge
Apollo’s Oracle at Delphi The ancient Greek god Apollo enjoyed having temples built in his honor. He liked the gifts. He liked the attention. Everyone knew that Apollo was the god of music. He also brought out the sun each day. He had other special powers. Apollo could see the future, not always, but sometimes. […]
Y1 Reading Challenge Spring 1
Hi Superstars! Here is your Spring 1 Reading Challenge. Read this information text on Tigers and pick a challenge to complete. Write your answers in the comment section below 😁 Bronze 1) What do tigers have on their fur? 2) Which word describes the tiger’s tail? 3) Where do most tigers live? 4) What is […]