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Year 2 Autumn 2 Reading Challenge 2021

Mr Carter

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.

62 responses to “Year 2 Autumn 2 Reading Challenge 2021”

  1. Rayan M.

    BRONZE:
    Metals are primarily shiny, hard solids that are good conductors of heat and electricity.

    To produce glass, sand is mixed with lime and soda ash and heated at extremely high temperatures.

    Wood ,It is the most extensively used plant product in the world. Wood is one of the longest standing building materials

    Plastic are very strong and they are waterproof

  2. Bhavdeep B.

    bronze
    metals; are very strong and shiny
    plastics; is made of chemicals
    wood; comes from the tress
    fabrics; are used to make clothes
    silver
    no because its too hard
    no because we cant see through it
    no because its too soft
    gold
    transparent; can see through it
    waterproof;that keeps out water
    absorbent; soak up
    flexible;capable of bending easily without breaking.
    platinum

  3. Haroon E.

    Metals are strong, hard and shiny that can be made in different shapes.
    Plastics are light and waterproof.
    Woods are strong and made out of things like tables,chairs and beds.
    Glass is weak but you could still use it for windows and coins.
    Fabrics are stretchy and used for blankets and cloths.

  4. Safaa Y.

    1. Metals are strong, hard and shiny

    2. Plastics are strong and waterproof

    3.Glass is usually transparent  and can be made into many different shapes.

    4. Wood is strong and long lasting

  5. Shumiyah H.

    BRONZE:

    1. Metals come from rocks called ores.
    2.Plastics can also be dyed different colours or made to be transparent.
    3.Thick glass can be strong,
    4.Wood comes from trees.
    5.Fabrics are made from thin fibres woven together.

  6. Zakariyah T.

    Bronze:
    Metal: It comes from rocks called ores.
    Plastic: They are strong and waterproof.
    Glass: Glass is used for things that need to be transparent.
    Wood: Wood is made from trees.
    Fabrics: Fabrics are made from thin fibers woven together.
    Silver:
    No this is because it is hard and would be difficult to move.
    No: This is because you can not see through it. It is not transparent.
    No: it is not strong enough to hold things.
    Gold
    Transparent means you can see through it.
    Waterproof means that the object/item is protected from getting wet.
    Absorbent means its soaks up liquids
    Flexible means it can bend easily without breaking.

  7. Tinuola T.

    Sorry I made a mistake.

  8. Tinuola T.

    Bronze: Metal is smooth and rigid.Plastic is sometimes hard and sometimes flexible. Glass is transparent and fragile.Wood is strong and durable.Fabric is soft and comfortable.
    Silver: Metal won’t be a suitable material for a coat because it won’t keep you warm.Wood won’t be a suitable material for a window because it is not transparent.Fabric won’t be a suitable material for a table because it is to soft and not durable.
    Gold:Transparent means allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen. Waterproof means that it won’t allow water to go through.Absorbent means it is able to soak up liquid easily.
    Platinum: I picked my doll it is made of plastic it is suitable because they can be made into any shape.Wood

  9. Jari V.

    Bronze:
    Metal is very strong and can be formed into different shapes without breaking.
    Plastic is waterproof and can be made into any shape using heat.
    Glass is very fragile and can easily break. Some glass is stronger like you get in fire doors.
    Wood can be made into lots of different things like furniture, cat stands and toys. Wood is made from trees.
    Fabrics can be made from plants and chemicals. Natural fabrics are cotton, wool and silk. Synthetic fabrics are polyester and nylon. They can be made into clothes to help keep us warm and cosy.

  10. Javishan R.

    Bronze:
    Write one fact about each material.
    1. Metals come from rocks called ores.
    2. Plastics are materials made from chemicals and are not found in nature.
    3. Glass is made by melting sand and other materials together at high temperatures.
    4. Wood comes from trees.
    5. Fabrics are made from thin fibres woven together.

    Silver:
    Would metal be a good material for a coat? Why?
    No I do not think that metal would be a good material for a coat because its can be heavy, it keeps you cold and it’s very rough.

    Would wood be a suitable material for a window? Why?
    No I do not think that wood would be a good material for a window because 1 you wouldn’t be able to see out of the window and 2 sometimes you need to open the window for fresh air.

    Would fabric be a good material for a table? Why?
    No I do not think that fabric would be a good material for a table because the fabric won’t be able to stand on its own.

    So we can see that each thing is made for a different purpose.

  11. Rexford A.

    SILVER

    Would metal be a good material for a coat? Why?
    Metal would not be a good material for a coat because it increases your chances of being struck by lightning.

    Would wood be a suitable material for a window? Why?
    Wood would not be a suitable material for a window because you can’t see through it.

    Would fabric be a good material for a table? Why?
    Fabric would not be a good material for a table because a table needs to be rough and rigid but fabric is flexible and light.

    GOLD

    Use a dictionary to find the meaning of: transparent, waterproof, absorbent & flexible.
    Transparent=To be able to see through something.
    Waterproof= Something that repels water.
    Absorbant= Where something takes in a liquid.
    Flexible= Something that can easily bend.

    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.

    Metal
    A spoon is a suitable metal object because it is strong, hard and can be hammered into different shapes without breaking.

    Plastic
    A plastic water bottle is a suitable plastic object because it is made to be transparent.

    Glass
    A window is a suitable glass object because it is transparent and can be made in many different shapes.

    Wood
    A door is a suitable wooden object because it is strong and long lasting.

    Fabric
    A t shirt is a suitable fabric item because flexible and light.

    Rexford. A

  12. Rayan M.

    BRONZE
    Write one fact about each material
    Metal
    Metal is made out of rock called ores and is made naturally and then smelted.
    Plastic.
    Plastic is a man-made material which can when melted bend and become different shapes
    Wood
    Wood is strong and long lasting. Things such as tables, chairs and doors can be made out of wood.
    Glass
    Glass is made out of sand if it smelted, and sand is made by water crashing against the rocks over time.
    Fabric
    Fabrics are made from thin fibres woven together.
    Silver
    Would metal be a good material for a coat? Why?
    No because you can’t move around easily in metal so a metal coat will be just as hard to move in.
    Would wood be a suitable material for a window? Why?
    No because it is not transparent, but glass is transparent.
    Would fabric be a good material for a table? Why?
    No because it will not stand, and you cannot put things on top
    Gold
    Transparent –you can see through.
    Waterproof – impervious to water.
    Absorbent – soak in water or liquid.
    Flexible – can bend or become a shape
    platinum
    My teddy is made of soft fabric and its very comfortable when I’m holding teddy. fabric is suitable material for teddy because it should be soft and comfortable.

  13. Emil D.

    1.transparent means you can see through it.
    2.waterproof means it holds water out and it doesnt leak.
    3.absorbent means it ducks up liquid easily.
    4.flexible means you can bend it easily without breaking.

  14. Hamza M.

    1. Metal- Fact- Metals come from rocks called ores.
    Plastics- Fact- Made from chemicals and are not found in nature.
    Glass- Fact- Glass is made when you melt sand and other minerals.
    Fabric- Fact- Some are made naturally some are made by chemicals.
    Silver-
    Metal would not be good as it is uncomfortable and heavy.
    Wood won’t be suitable as a window as you cannot see through it.
    Fabric won’t be good for a table as it would be weak and unstable.
    GOLD-
    Transparent: clear, easily seen through.

    Waterproof: watertight or water-resistant.

    Absorbent: Capable of absorbing water.

    Flexible: Capable of bending easily without breaking.

    Platinum: My cupboard is made using wood as it is stable and sustainable.

  15. Musa B.

    Bronze
    1 Metals come from rocks called ores.
    2 Plastic is used to make bags and toys and bottles.
    3 Glass is used to make windows and glasses.
    4 Wood is used

    1. Musa B.

      4 Wood is used to make beds and tables.
      5 Fabric is used to make close and scoffs.
      Silver 1 No because it is not bendy or stretchy.
      2 No because it could easily break with a hard object and you can’t see through it.
      3 No because fabrics is flexible so when you put something on it it will easily break or fall off and spill it is also not sturdy.

  16. Tasneem S.

    Bronze:

    Metal are hard ,strong
    Plastic are waterproof
    glasses are transparent
    wood are long lasting

    Sliver:
    No materiel would be bad option because it will be heavy and hard to move with and not cosy and warm.
    Wood would not be a good window matirel because light wont come trough the window .
    Fabric wouldn’t be a food table because it will be soft and stretchy,
    Gold
    Transparent: having the property of transmitting rays of light through its substance so that bodies situated beyond or behind can be distinctly seen.
    Waterproof: rendered impervious to water by some special process, as coating or treating with rubber
    Flexible: capable of being bent, usually without breaking; easily bent
    Platinum:
    Cupboard is made of wood it good materiel its strong and stay steel and long lasting.
    Windows: made of glass its transparent .

  17. Siyam A.

    Bronze
    My clothes are made of fabrics and they keep me warm.
    Water bottles are made from plastic.
    Knifes and forks are made of metal and they are shiny.
    Wood is very strong for example like chairs and doors.
    My glasses are made from glass.

  18. Hamida K.

    Bronze:
    Metals-They are strong, hard and shiny materials that can be hammered into different shapes without breaking.
    Plastic-Plastics are materials made from chemicals and are not found in nature
    Glass-Glass is normally transparent and can be made into many different shapes.
    Wood-It is strong and long lasting.
    Fabric-Fabrics are used to make clothes as they are flexible and comfortable, can be warm and do not wear out easily.
    Silver:
    1.Would metal be a good material for a coat? Why?
    It will not be a good material because it is hard and will not be comfortable for a coat.
    2.Would wood be a suitable material for a window? Why?
    It will not be a good material beacuse you woun’t be able to see out of the window if something has happened.
    3.Would fabric be a good material for a table? Why?
    It will not be a good material because it is not strong to keep the suff on the table for example if you put a plate on the table it will fall.
    Gold:
    Use a dictionary to find the meaning of: transparent, waterproof, absorbent & flexible.
    1)Transparent-allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen.
    2)Waterproof-impervious to water.
    3)Absorbent-a material able to soak up liquid easily.
    4)Flexible-capable of bending easily without breaking.

  19. Hamida K.

    Bronze:
    Metals-They are strong, hard and shiny materials that can be hammered into different shapes without breaking.
    Plastic-Plastics are materials made from chemicals and are not found in nature
    Glass-Glass is normally transparent and can be made into many different shapes.
    Wood-It is strong and long lasting.
    Fabric-Fabrics are used to make clothes as they are flexible and comfortable, can be warm and do not wear out easily.
    Silver

    1. Hamida K.

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  20. Jad A.

    Silver
    No , because metal can make you stuck forever .
    No , because you can not see your garden , and there will be no fresh air .
    off course NOT , because it is going to fall down .
    Gold
    Transparent : allowing light to pass through .
    Waterproof :impervious to water.
    Absorbent : able to soak up liquid easily .
    Flexible : capable of blending easily without breaking.

  21. Zainullah S.

    Bronze:
    Write one fact about each material.
    1. Metals come from rocks called ores.
    2. Plastics are materials made from chemicals and are not found in nature. 
    3. Glass is made by melting sand and other materials together at high temperatures.
    4. Wood comes from trees.
    5. Fabrics are made from thin fibres woven together.
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    Silver:
    Would metal be a good material for a coat? Why?
    No I do not think that metal would be a good material for a coat because its can be heavy, it keeps you cold and it’s very rough.

    Would wood be a suitable material for a window? Why?
    No I do not think that wood would be a good material for a window because 1 you wouldn’t be able to see out of the window and 2 sometimes you need to open the window for fresh air.

    Would fabric be a good material for a table? Why?
    No I do not think that fabric would be a good material for a table because the fabric won’t be able to stand on its own.

    So we can see that each thing is made for a different purpose.
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    Gold:
    Use a dictionary to find the meaning of: transparent, waterproof, absorbent & flexible.
    Transparent- Transparent allows light to pass through it so the object behind it can be seen
    Example: GLASS
    Waterproof- Dose not react to water
    Example: LEAF
    Absorbent- It is able to soak water up quickly and easily
    Example: SPONGE 🧽
    Flexible- bends easily without breaking.
    Example: RUBBER
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    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.
    1. The kitchen tap is made out of metal this is a suitable material because it will not break and it is hard.
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  22. Eliza N.

    Silver
    Metal would not be good for a coat because it’s not flexible and it will uncomfortable to wear. In winter it will get really cold.
    Wood will be suitable as a window frame because it is strong. If you have a whole window made of wood then you would not be able too outside because wood is not transparent. You can use strong glass.if you have 2/3 layers of glass you can have double glazing or triple glazing and this is good because it saves energy and it is transparent . You can see outside .👍.
    I don’t think fabric would be a good material for a table 😱 because it’s not solid and hard. Fabric is flexible and you won’t be able to put any thing on it , it will wobble and not stable.
    Gold
    Transparent – ,(of a material or article) allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen.
    Waterproof – Not allowing water to go through.
    Absorbent – Able to take liquid in through the surface and to hold it:
    Flexible – Able to change or be changed easily according to the situation:

  23. Faris B.

    Silver
    1. Metal would not be a good material for a coat because it is strong and hard and would hurt you. You could use fabric instead because it is insulating so it would keep you warm.
    2. Wood would not be a good material for a window because it is not transparent and a window needs to be transparent. You could use glass instead.
    3. Fabric would not be a good material for a table because it is stretchy and not strong enough. You could use wood instead because wood is hard and strong and lasts a long time.

  24. Yasmin A.

    Bronze.
    Metal-Metal is strong and hard to break.
    Plastic-plastic are waterproof.
    Glass-they can break easily and they are transparent.
    Wood-wood is hard and made from trees.
    Fabrics-fabric is soft because is made of fibre.

    Silver
    Metal would not be a good material for a coat because metal is hard,heavy and make you feel cold.
    Wood Will not be a great material for the window because wood is not transparent so the light will not go through.
    Fabric would not be a good material for the table beause if the table is too soft and if u put a plate of food it will fall down fabrics are not hard enough.
    Transparent-means allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen.
    Waterproof-means impervious to water.
    Absorbent-able to soak liquid easily.
    Flexible-capable to bend easily without breaking.
    Dining table made of wood beachside it is hard and strong.
    Kitchen sink is made of metal because it is strong and shiny.
    Plastic bowl is made of plastic bacause you can’t see through it and is hard.
    Glass window is made of glass because it is transparent and it can break easily.
    Jumper is made of fabric beacause it is soft and warm.

  25. Arjun G.

    Metal is a strong and shiny material because it is solad and hard. Plastic is a bandabel material and transplant. Glasse is see through thin glass breaks quickly but thick doesn’t break quickly. Wood is very strong thing wood is used to make things like furniture tables chairs bed. Fabric is soft material its is keep you warmers in winter

  26. Aiza B.

    Bronze)
    Metals are strong and shinny, and carry less germs that’s why it’s healthy to use metals pots and spoons.
    Plastics are made up of chemicals and they are water proof, but they are not good for ur health, Thts why govt has banned on using plastic straws.
    Wood is hard and long lasting.It is a poor conductor of electricity, current can’t pass through wood.
    Fabric is soft and made up of fibres., there is a fibre called silk and interesting fact is, a small insect male thread to make this fibre.
    Silver)
    No because metal is hard and you can’t wear a hard coat for long time. People in the wars use to wear metals cloths to protect themselves.
    No you can’t see through the wood windows as through glass windows.
    No fabric is very soft so you can’t use it for the table. You need something hard like wood for the table.
    Gold.
    Transparent: means you can see through from something like glass.
    Waterproof: means water can’t pass through something e.g. waterproof watch.
    Absorbent: means something absorbs water quickly.
    Flexible.: thing which can bend easily.
    Platinum: I like metal things like pots and spoons because it carry less germs and these are highly recommended regarding your health hygiene.Metal is strong can’t be break easily.
    .

  27. Ebeid M.

    Bronze
    Metals are strong, hard and shiny materials that can not break.
    Plastics are materials made from chemicals.
    Glass is made by melting sand and other minerals together at very high temperatures.
    Wood it is strong and long lasting like a table.
    Fabrics are made from thin fibres woven together.
    Silver
    No, because you would not be able to walk or move.
    No, because you can not see out side.
    No, because it would not stand up very good and fall down easily.
    Gold
    Transparent means you can see through it.
    Waterproof means that water can not go inside the material.
    Absorbent means soak up liquid easily.
    Flexible means it can bent.
    Platinum
    My table it made of wood and it is good, because it strong and can not easily break.

  28. Havin A.

    Bronze.
    Metals are strong like a nail to hammer on the walls.
    Plastics can be transparent like a water bottle.
    Glass can break easily if the Glass is thin.
    Wood can lasts a long time like a table.
    Fabrics are soft and some like towels can absorb the water.
    Silver.
    No, because you wouldn’t be comfortable.
    No, because you wouldn’t be able to see out of it.
    No, because it wouldn’t be able to stand up right.
    Gold.
    Transparent means you an see through it.
    Waterproof means that the water doesn’t go inside the material.
    Absorbent means the water sucks up by the material.
    Flexible means it can bent and stretch in all sorts of ways.
    Platinum.
    My ragdoll is a fabric and it’s suitable because it’s soft and comfy to touch and hug. I don’t want to hug a ragdoll if it was made from metal because it would be cold and hard.

  29. Sumayyah A.

    Bronze
    Metal is strong and shiny.
    Plastic is a material made from chemicals.
    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.

    Silver
    Metal would not be a good material for a coat because it would be too heavy.
    Wood is not a good material for a window because it is not transparent.
    Fabric would not be a good material for a table because it is not strong enough.

    Gold
    transparent – if an object or substance is transparent you ca see through it.
    waterproof – not letting water pass through

    absorbent – materials soak up liquid easily

    flexible – able to be bent easily without breaking.

  30. Jebrin Y.

    BRONZE:
    Plastic is made out of chemicals. You can look through glass because it is transparent. Wood is very strong and long lasting. Some fabrics are natural.
    ___________________________________
    SILVER:
    Metal will be a bad material for a coat because it is hard. It will not make you cosy as it is rough and rigid. Wood would be bad for a window as you need to see through a window, you can not see through wood. Fabric is not a good material for a table because it is not strong.
    ___________________________________GOLD:
    Transparent means you can see through it . Waterproof means that the material is protected from water and it does not get wet. Absorbent means that it does not break and absorbs the force. Flexible means it can stretch itself out.
    ___________________________________
    Platinum:
    My table is made out of wood. This is good for it was it is strong and very long lasting. This is a suitable material for a table.

    1. Arjun G.

      Metal is a strong and shiny material because it is solad and hard. Plastic is a bandabel material and transplant. Glasse is see through thin glass breaks quickly but thick doesn’t break quickly. Wood is very strong thing wood is used to make things like furniture tables chairs bed. Fabric is soft material its is keep you warmers in winter

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