For the next two weeks, your English activities will all be linked to

Horrid Henry!

The first Horrid Henry story we want you to watch and read is ‘Horrid Henry’s Underpants’.

You can find the YouTube link here.

Watch the video and then answer these questions:1. What is the meaning of the word ‘loot’?2. Can you think of another word that means

‘swaggered’? You may need to use a dictionary.3. Name some presents that Henry was hoping Great

Aunt Greta was going to send him.4. Where does Henry hide the pants in his bedroom?5. Why does Henry hide the pants from Rude Ralph?6. Why do you think that Henry pinched Weepy

William?7. What is the meaning of the word ‘yanked’?8. Can you find a word or phrase that shows us that

Miss Battle Axe is angry?9. On page 55, why does Henry say he will look after

Peter?10.On page 57, why does Henry’s heart ‘go cold’?

Can you find…?1. Can you find an expanded noun phrase in the story? An example would be ‘pink lacy pants’.You can have a refresh of expanded noun phrases using this BBC Bitesize lesson: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zhfgcqt

2. Can you find an example of direct speech with an exclamation mark in it? Use this Bitesize Daily lesson to help you: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z7s6t39

3. Can you find an example of different sized writing being used? CAPITAL LETTERS? Italics? Or maybe even a different font?

Why do you think the author has done this?How many examples can you find?

Write a book review.Read another Horrid Henry story.

You might have one in your house that you can choose. If not, there are several to choose from here. Or you can use the Norfolk Online Library via the Overdrive or Libby app. You need to have a library card and account for this.

You can create your own template or there is a link to a book review template on the class page.

Create a new character!What do you notice about the characters’ names in Horrid Henry? Some examples are Tough Toby, Rude Ralph, Tidy Ted, Weepy William and Dizzy Dave.

They all use alliteration and their names match their personalities.

In this story, Graham doesn’t have an extra name. It could be Goalie Graham because he is playing football in the story.

TASK: Can you invent a new friend (or enemy) for Henry? Remember to use alliteration!

Miss Bode and I have come up with our own Horrid Henry characters.

We have included pictures and some descriptions of them on the next page.

What do you think their alliteration names are? What do you think they are like? Email me your answers!!

We will let you know the answers next week!