Week 2 - wb 27th April

Week 2 Writing Home Learning. 

This week you will be focussing on setting descriptions.

Each lesson will follow a very similar structure:

• Introductory quiz - what do you already know?
• Video - video lesson to teach you the skill (pause the video when told, to complete the main activity).
• Main activity - apply your skills to the task (return to the video when you've finished to go through the answers).
• Quiz - what have you learnt?

Click the image on the right to take you to the online lesson. 

Lesson 1: Reading comprehension - fact retrieval

In this lesson, we are going to learn how retrieve information using a setting description.

Lesson 2: Reading comprehension - fact retrieval

In this lesson, we are going to learn how retrieve information using a setting description.

Lesson 3: Identifying the features of a text

In this lesson, we are going to learn how retrieve information using a setting description.

Lesson 4: SPaG focus - parenthesis

In this lesson, we are going to focus on the use of parenthesis in a setting description.

Lesson 5: Write a setting description

In this lesson, we are going to write a setting description.

Want an extra challenge?

You have been set the next 2 chapters of 'Seven Hours to Save the World' on Purple Mash. There are 2 writing activities to do that you have also been set. Don't forget, you must read the chapter and complete the quiz BEFORE you do the writing activity.

Task 1: Create an annotated diagram of Lucy.

Now that we have seen Lucy react in a range of situations, create a character profile about her. Remember to use evidence from the story to support your opinions.

Task 2: Prepare for debate: Should people limit their time on screens?

Use the template to help prepare for a debate about screen time and how it affects the way people interact with one another.