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Year 2 - Week beginning 11th May

Reading Tasks

Access BugClub online using your login and complete the activities below.

1. Retell the story in as much detail as you can after you have read it. Explain whether you like to story or not giving examples from the text to explain your feelings.

2. Ask 3 questions to an adult or sibling listening to you read to check they are listening carefully. Make sure you know the answers too!

3. Describe the setting of your book. Try to describe different settings to an adult or a sibling. Can they guess the setting you are describing?

Addition task – A ‘Motte and Bailey Castle’ reading comprehension is attached in the worksheet section below. There are 3 different levels to choose from depending on your child’s reading confidence. The levels are shown by stars that can be seen at the bottom of each page. The one star comprehension is easier and the three star comprehension is the hardest. Please choose the relevant ability for your child and answer the questions provided.

Don’t forget to also read your own books for pleasure throughout the day. I know many of you enjoy reading or listening to a book at bedtime.

Spellings

Continue to learn, practise and test Year 1 and 2 common exception words.

The /ɒ/ sound spelt a after w and qu a is the most common spelling for the /ɒ/ (‘hot’) sound after w and qu.

wantwatchwanderquantitysquash

Writing Tasks

Monday 11th May Writing QuestionsLast week we began learning about castles. Now you know a little bit about castles think of some questions you would like to find out the answers to. Write these in your best handwriting. Remember questions need to begin with a question word (Who, What, Where, Why, How, Do, Is etc.) and finish with a question mark (?).

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Tuesday 12th May Comparing similar storiesListen to (or read if you have them at home) the two different viewpoints based on the story Jack and the Beanstalk. Discuss with a sibling or adult the similarities and differences between the two stories. Complete the worksheet provided below to share your thoughts on how these stories differ.Jack and the Beanstalk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyYh43hxStsJim and the Beanstalk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMaMNpod3Es

Wednesday 13th May

Wanted Poster

Yesterday, you listened to two stories from two different viewpoints. In Jack and the Beanstalk the giant was the baddie who wanted to eat Jack! In Jim and the Beanstalk we heard that Jack was the baddie who kept stealing the giant’s belongings! Who do you believe? Is Jack or the giant really the baddie?

Create a wanted poster to encourage the capture of the true baddie. Include a picture of the baddie and a description of what they look like, how they might act, how they might be captured and any reward you might give to the person that captures them.

Remember to use your neatest handwriting and use a range of punctuation. You could even challenge yourself to include a question and a question mark.

Thursday 14th May

Story planning

Next week, you will be writing a story based on Jack and the Beanstalk but told from the giants point of view. Below is a link to the story ‘Trust Me, Jacks Beanstalk Stinks!’ written by Eric Braun. This story is also told from the giant’s point of view and may provide some ideas and inspiration. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyjKQcCbjT0

Create puppets or cut outs of the giant, Jack and any other main characters and objects you would like to have in your story. Get creative and have fun acting out your own version. If you have kept the castle drawing or model you made last week, you could even use this to help you tell your story. Remember you are the giant! But are you mean or nice? You decide.

Friday 8th MayStory planning

I hope you had fun getting imaginative yesterday. Today, we would like you to create a story map to help develop your ideas and structure your story ready for writing next week. A story map is a set of pictures to show the order of events in your story joined together with arrows. You can include some important words, sounds or descriptive language if this will help you.

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Science

Follow the links to BBC Bitesize to their science area. Both lessons have videos and quizzes to support learning.

1. What are the parts of plants?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zpxnyrd/articles/z3wpsbk

2. What is the life cycle of a plant?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zpxnyrd/articles/z2vdjxs

Foundation Subjects

1. Music – Body Percussion

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zjcwqp3

Follow the link to BBC Bitesize to their music lesson on body percussion. This lesson includes:

a video to help you understand rhythm and body percussion two activities to try out

2. Geography – Let’s explore the UK

Follow the link on BBC Bitesize to their geography lesson on the UK. Watch the videos and have a go at the different activities.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zyhp34j/articles/z4v3jhv

3. History – Who was William the Conqueror?

The original castle at Windsor, where the Queen lives, was first built in the 11th century after the Norman invasion of England by William the Conqueror. It looked very different nearly 1000 years ago when it was first built!

Who was William on Conqueror? Why did he want to invade England? What was the battle of Hastings?

Use internet sources and/or the information provided below to find out more about William the Conqueror and how and why he came to England. Spend lots of time talking, discussing, acting, drawing and having fun learning about this exciting battle. No writing required.

Here is a link to get you started.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfBZuo2Jcwc

4. PE

Get active with Jo Wicks daily at 9am on Youtube. Previous episodes can be found by following the link below if 9am is not convenient. https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=joe+wicks+live+school+workout

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Extra fun ideas to keep your children active and entertained

https://www.gonoodle.com/ Sign up free to GoNoodle and enjoy many free songs, dances, relaxation and breathing videos.

Cosmic yoga is a great way to get kids active but also promotes relaxation. There are many fun, themed Cosmic Yoga videos available on Youtube. I have attached two to get you started.

Trolls Yoga https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9Q6FKF12Qs Star Wars Yoga https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9Q6FKF12Qs

Worksheets

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South Lake Primary School – Home Learning

South Lake Primary School – Home Learning

South Lake Primary School – Home Learning

South Lake Primary School – Home Learning

South Lake Primary School – Home Learning

South Lake Primary School – Home Learning

South Lake Primary School – Home Learning

South Lake Primary School – Home Learning

South Lake Primary School – Home Learning

South Lake Primary School – Home Learning

South Lake Primary School – Home Learning

South Lake Primary School – Home Learning

South Lake Primary School – Home Learning

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