Week 7 - wb 8th June
Handwriting practise
Please find below a range of videos to help support fine motor development and their letter formation.
Step 1 - Practise writing the simple letter formation.
Step 2 - Watch Miss Cooper's video and practise your pre cursive letter formation and joining some words.
Step 3 - Put your handwriting into practise by completing the activities below.
Long ladder letters
1. https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zgjj6sg/articles/zcd9jty
One armed robots
1. https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zgjj6sg/articles/z8qb97h
Zig Zag letters
1. https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zgjj6sg/articles/zydty4j
Activity 1
Using this image of James from 'James and the Giant Peach' can you create 3 to 5 expanded noun phrases to describe him. Remember to put your best handwriting into practise to complete this task! #PRIDE!
Adjectives to describe the noun.
Example: James, with his stripy, elongated tie looked at the juicy peach in shock.
Activity 2
Here is a list of vocabulary that is used in the story of James and the Giant Peach. Can you practise writing these words in your best handwriting. I wonder if you can discuss what they mean with an adult and create your own dictionary so that you understand them.
Activity 3
Choose a giant fruit to bring to life and think about the journey your fruit might go on.
I wonder if you can include the vocabulary above too to make your sentences more exciting for the reader.
Here is a list of adverbs you might also want to use to add extra detail.
Remember to complete this in your best handwriting! #PRIDE
Example: All of a sudden, this ginormous plump peach, that was bulging with juice, was drifting past my tiny house gracefully.