Hi Year 1,Firstly, practise reading the sounds below and then read the words. Now use your knowledge to read the ditty below… Choose a challenge to complete. You can complete your challenge on the blog or on paper. If you would like to send us a photo or video of your learning, please send it […]
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Year 2 Reading Challenge Autumn 1 2022
This half term we are learning about the Seaside. Read the texts below and complete at least one of the challenges. If you struggle to read it yourself, ask someone for help. If your answers impress your teachers, you might win a prize in the challenge assembly at the end of half term! Bronze Silver […]
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, […]
Year 5 Maths Challenge Autumn 1
Hi Year 5! Are you ready to take the challenge!? This half term we are learning about the 1960’s so I have set you a challenge about this time period and you will need to use your place value knowledge to solve it. Bronze Investigate British singers in the 1960’s: Paul McCartney, Cilla Black, John […]
Year 5 Reading Challenge Autumn 1
Hi, Year 5! Are you ready to take on our first reading challenge of the year? Select the challenges you want to attempt below: Bronze: Silver: Gold: 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 […]
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 6 Reading Challenge (Autumn 1)
Below is a video and the song lyrics to a song called “The hall of fame” by “The Script”. This half term your reading challenge is based on the following, have fun, think hard and be creative! Yeah, you could be the greatest You can be the best You can be the King Kong banging […]
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.’ extract below from the story ‘A Bear called Paddington.’ Bronze What does it say on Paddington’s suitcase? (page 3). List two adverbs […]
Year 4 Reading Challenge- Summer 2
This is an extract from the story “Around the World in 80 Days” by Jules Verne. Read the text and answer the challenges below! Please attempt as many challenges as you can! Bronze: Can you please put the following verbs from the text into a sentence? “exclaimed”, “muttered”, “gasped”, “bet”. Please remember your capital letters […]
Year 2 Reading Challenge Summer 2 2022
If you can, read the text by yourself or you can have someone read it to you. 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 […]
Reception Reading Challenge – Summer 2.
Year 6 Reading Challenge – Summer 2
Hello Year 6! Many of you might know that your Geography unit this term is Japan. Your challenge will be to complete the reading comprehension below. * = bronze, ** = silver, *** = Gold Challenge : Could you create persuasive letter? Why should we visit Japan?
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 see […]
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:
Year 4 Reading Challenge- Summer 1
Anne Boleyn Did marrying her solve any of 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 […]
Reception Reading Challenge – Summer 1
Year 5 Reading Challenge – Summer 1 2022
Bronze: Silver: Gold: Platinum: Using the information in the text as well as some independent research can you create your own text about Shakespeare (Remember to include beautiful pictures).
Year 1 Reading Challenge – Summer 1 2022
Hi Year 1! Welcome to your reading challenge! Have a look at the pictures below and think about what is happening in each one. The best response may win a special prize in the challenge assembly! Green and Blue Group – In full sentences, please can you describe the setting of the story and describe […]
Year 2 Reading Challenge – Summer 1 2022
Hi Year 2. In Summer 1 we are going to share the story, Fantastic Mr Fox, written by Roald Dahl. Read about him below. Bronze When was Roald Dahl born? Where was he born? Name a book that he wrote. […]
Year 4 Reading Challenge- Spring 2
Bronze: Name two types of rainforest. Which rainforests are nearer to the equator – temperate or tropical? What percentage of natural medicines can be found in the rainforest? Silver: Why are there no rainforests in Antarctica? Explain. How do animals communicate when they cannot see one another? Why has the author written the word ‘damp’ […]
Year 3 Reading Challenge Spring 2 2022
Please read through the following text and answer the questions in full sentences below in the comment section. Bronze What is plastic pollution? Give 3 examples of different plastic pollution. Explain why pollution is bad. Silver What is meant by the term ‘microplastics’? Give two reasons as to why plastic is a useful material. Gold […]
Year 2 Reading Challenge Spring 2 2022
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 […]
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 […]
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. e.g. I think it is someone’s birthday because… SILVERWhat season do […]
Year 2 Reading Challenge Spring 1 2022
This half term, in our History lessons, we are learning about significant individuals (famous people). One very significant individual in our country is Queen Elizabeth II. Read the text below and complete one or more of the challenges set. BRONZE Tell me 5 new things you’ve learnt about the Queen. SILVER Use a dictionary to […]
Year 4 Reading Challenge- Spring 1
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 3 Spring 1 Reading Challenge
We learnt about information texts last term, can you apply your knowledge to answer the questions below about this information text? Read this information text and then complete the challenges. Answer in full sentences. Bronze: What was the Roman Empire? Which two materials can a toga be made from? Describe what a Roman woman would […]
Year 1 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 […]
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 […]
Autumn 2 Challenge Winners
Well done to these fabulous children who went above and beyond to impress their teachers with the quality of their work for the Maths and Reading challenges. There will be another opportunity in Spring 1 for you to shine so make sure you complete both challenges – best to do as soon as they are […]