Week 8 This week our writing will be based around...
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Week 8 This week our writing will be based around our new topic Beat Band Boogie.
Whenever you are writing, refer back to this checklist.
We will always give you a skill of the day but you might be able to challenge yourself to use extra year 2 skills.
Monday
Spelling lesson: Looking at adding –er, -ed and –estto a word ending in –y with a consonant before it.
There is a YouTube video to support today’s learning.
adjectives verbs
Sort these words into adjectives and verbs
drytrycry funny happy copy heavy reply
adjectives verbs
Sort these words into adjectives and verbs
dry
try
cryfunny happy
copyheavy
reply
Look at the last letter…They all end in a y
Look at the letter before the y…They all have a consonant before the y
What do they all have in common?
drytrycry funny happy copy heavy reply
How has the verb try changed in
this sentence?
How is the word spelt now?
Is it still a verb?
Matthew tried very hard to learn his spellings at
the weekend.
“Who smashed Grandma’s best vase?” asked mum last night, but
nobody replied.
How has the verb reply changed in
this sentence?
Can you follow this rule and change these words?
cry
dry
Can you follow this rule and change these words?
cried
dried
How has the verb copy changed in
this sentence?
How is the word spelt now?
Is it still a verb?Is it still an adjective?
“Please go to the photocopier and get 6 worksheets,” Miss Foley said.
The old man had never looked happier.
How has the adjective happy changed in this sentence?
smelly
funny
Can you follow this rule and change these words?
smellier
funnier
Can you follow this rule and change these words?
To add ‘-est’ to a word that ends in ‘-y’ with a
consonant before it…
heavy heavi> est+
AnswerPractice
heaviest=
Here are this week’s spellings to practise.
copier
copied
happier
happiest
cried
replied
tried
dried
driest
funnier
Work hard to
learn them and
the rules we have
looked at today.
Challenge: Can you write your own sentences with these words in?
On Friday if you wish, you could test yourself on the spellings of these words to see how you do. I can’t wait to hear how you do!
You can print this page to practise your spellings if you choose to. If not, a blank piece of paper is just as good.
Tuesday
Warm up! Complete the following short quiz.
Read the following riddles and see if you can guess who am I?
What Instrument Am I?
This is not a friendly giraffe.But it has a neck that’s long.It’s something with six strings.And is used for playful songs.
I can be acoustic.I can also be a big bass.I can be loud and electric.I get carried in a case.What am I?
Guitar
What Instrument Am I?
I have lots of hammers inside.But, there’s no nails for them to hit.To use them you press down on shiny keys.They play lovely notes while on a stool you sit.What am I?
I am a wonderful instrument.That can be grand or upright.I have hammers, strings and pedals.And my keys are black and white.What am I?
Piano
What Instrument Am I?
Although this thing’s not a runny egg.It’s something you can gently beat.Or, if you choose, bash with wooden sticks.And, for a bass use your dancing feet.
This is a type of instrument.But it doesn’t require plastic picks.As it doesn’t have any strings.Instead you play it with some sticks.What am I?
Drum
As part of our new topic Beat Band Boogiewe are going to be looking at riddles in this
weeks writing.
You now have 10 minutes to write down asmany things you can about the two guitar riddles you
just read as part of the quiz.
Your time starts now!
Remember - don’t rush.
The riddles you need are on the next page.
This is not a friendly giraffe.But it has a neck that’s long.It’s something with six strings.And is used for playful songs.What am I?
I can be acoustic.I can also be a big bass.I can be loud and electric.I get carried in a case.What am I?
How did you get on?
Mine is on the next page.
What Instrument Am I?
This is not a friendly giraffe.But, it has a neck that’s long.It’s something with six strings.And, is used for playful songs.
I can be acoustic.I can also be a big bass.I can be loud and electric.I get carried in a case.What am I?
contraction
repetition of the word I
Rules for Writing a ‘What am I?’ Riddle
• Write at least 6 clues about different things.
• Use present tense (mostly!)
• Try to be clever!
• Begin each sentence with a capital letter and end it with a full-stop, question mark or exclamation mark.
• Use a comma before but.
• Finish with a question – What am I?
Wednesday
Today’s task will be to plan our own riddle about an instrument.
The guitar.
First, we are going to brainstorm usinga mind map.
Let’s go….. time to move to the next page.
Step 1:Take a sheet of paper and draw a small guitar in themiddle of the page.
Or, simply write the word guitar.
Step 2:Next, think of what you want to write about in eachline of your riddle.
Here’s mine…How it looksHow it soundsHow it smellsHow it feels.
Now, I’m going to add these to my mind map.
How it looks How it sounds
How it feels
How it smells
Step 2:Then, I’m going to jot down any ideas I have for my riddle under each heading.
There are words on the next pages that you mightfind helpful.
How it lookslong necklike a giraffe strings that tickle my neck
How it soundssoft, sweet melodies when sadand slowloud and upbeat – get you out ofyour seat
How it feelshappiest when I’m being playedcried when forgotten - in my casesmooth and silky to touch
How it smellsbody smells of polished woodvarnish (look up!) as I know ithas something to do withwood
Step 4:Finally, look at the next page and ask yourself. Do I have enough information on my plan to write a good riddle?
Rules for Writing a ‘What am I?’ Riddle
• Write at least 6 clues about different things.
• Use present tense (mostly!)
• Try to be clever!
• Begin each sentence with a capital letter and end it with a full-stop, question mark or exclamation mark.
• Use a comma before but.
• Finish with a question – What am I?
Thursday
Today’s task will be to write our own riddle about an instrument using
the suffix –est and -er.
The guitar.
Look back at your mind map from yesterday and make any additions.
Don’t forget to use the Year 2Checklist.
There is a YouTube video to support today’s learning.
How it lookslong slim necklike a tall giraffe strings that tickle my neck
How it soundssoftest, sweetest melodies when Sad and slowlylouder and upbeat – get you out Of your seat
How it feelshappiest when I’m being playedcried when forgotten - in my shabby casesmooth and silky to touch
How it smellsRounded body smells of polished wood varnish (look up!) as I know it has something to do withwood
Varnish is similar to paint but it has no colour. It’s a clear transparent film that protects a surface. It can be used on guitars.
You could use the –est and –er suffix
Rules for Writing a ‘What am I?’ Riddle
• Write at least 6 clues about different things.
• Use present tense (mostly!)
• Try to be clever!
• Begin each sentence with a capital letter and end it with a full-stop, question mark or exclamation mark.
• Use a comma before but.
• Finish with a question – What am I?
Look at the start of the writing below. Your writing skill is in green and your year two writing skills are in blue.
I can make the sweetest, softest sounds.If you want, plug me in and I can ROAR OUT LOUD! If you want, I’ll keep up with a faster, faster beat.Whatever your mood, I’ll get you dancing on your feet.Like a tall giraffe, I’ve got a long slim neck.Reaching where the colourful birds do peck.Although, mine doesn’t reach to the sky.To the higher leaves as I walk by.I get sad when I’m left in my shabby old case.I’m happiest when your fingers race.Across my six strings.And I sing about the most amazing things.What am I?
Now, it’s your turn to write a riddle about a guitar. Remember your writing skill is to use the suffix –est and -er. When you're done re-read what you have written so that you can check you have achieved your skill. Remember, you can use the checklist to use more year two skills!
Friday
Today’s task is for you to write a riddleabout an instrument of your choice using
the suffix –ed.
Spelling Test: If you wish you can test yourself on your spellings from Monday. Good luck!
You can choose any instrument you want. I have included some pictures in case you need some ideas.
How it looksstretched skinheld by metal clipswooden sticks
How it soundsloud and upbeat – get youjumping on your feet.
How it feelshappiest when I’m being bashedrhythmic beat
Who’s it forbands that rocktheatres and shows
Remember, to use a mind map to develop your ideas.
Look at the start of the writing below. Your writing skill is in green and your year two writing skills are in blue.
What Instrument Am I?
I have smoothed, stretched skin.Although, I’m not a living thing.My skin is cream and held by metal clips.Then, it’s banged with wooden sticks.I’m happiest when I’m being bashed.To the rhythmic beat – CRASH, CRASH, CRASH!I can be really loud and upbeat.To get you jumping to the wildest beat.You’ll find me with a rock band.Or, in the shadows when you go to a show.Don’t be shy, give me a go.Bash me with my worn brown sticks.What am I?
Now, it’s your turn to write a riddle about an instrument of your choice. Remember your writing skill is to use the suffix –ed. When you're done re-read what you have written so that you can check you have achieved your skill. Remember, you can use the checklist to use more year two skills!
Rules for Writing a ‘What am I?’ Riddle
• Write at least 6 clues about different things.
• Use present tense (mostly!)
• Try to be clever!
• Begin each sentence with a capital letter and end it with a full-stop, question mark or exclamation mark.
• Use a comma before but.
• Finish with a question – What am I?
Good luck! We can’t wait to read your riddles.
Stay safe and we hope to see you soon.