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 […]