Year 6 Language, Literacy &

Communication Home Learning

Captain Tom Moore is the veteran who made headlines around the world in April 2020, when he set out to raise money for the National Health Service, by walking 100 laps around his garden. Not only did he raise an incredible amount of money, but he also broke several world records at the same time.

Who is Captain Tom Moore?

Captain Tom was born in Yorkshire on 30th April 1920. He was a soldier in the British Army and served in the Second World War. He currently lives in Bedfordshire with one of his two daughters and her family.

Captain Tom saw the hard work the hospital staff were doing, when he watched the news during the COVID-19 crisis. He had been well looked after in hospital himself, after a hip operation several years ago and he decided that he wanted to do something to raise money for the National Health Service (NHS).

Why 100?

Captain Tom began his challenge as a 99 year old. He decided to walk 100 laps of his garden (10 each day), leading up to his 100th birthday,

which was on 30th April 2020. He set himself a target of £1000, which he reached in a day.

Captain Tom completed his laps with the aid of a walking frame. By the time he finished, he had raised over 27 million pounds!

Breaking Records

With his story being shared around the world, more and more people donated money and Captain Tom broke several records during his fundraising efforts.

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He has raised more money from a charity walk than any other single person. He released a charity song, with singer Michael Ball and the NHS Voices of

Care Choir, which became the highest selling single of 2020 in the UK. He is the oldest person ever to have a song at number one in the charts.

• Captain Tom completed his 100 laps two weeks before his birthday, so decided to increase the number of laps he walked to 200.

• The Royal Mail stamped every item posted during the week of his 100th birthday, with a special postmark with a message for Captain Tom.

• People have been inspired by his story and have sent him birthday cards. He had so many cards, they had to be stored in the local school hall.

• Captain Tom completed his laps, while wearing his three army medals.

• A television documentary is being made about his life as a soldier.

Did You Know...?

veteran An ex-member of the armed forces. toiletries Items for personal care, e.g. soap, shampoo and toothpaste.documentary A factual television programme.

Glossary

The money raised will go towards helping care for people who have been

discharged from hospital as well as toiletries and food for NHS staf .

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Captain Tom Moore Questions1. What does NHS stand for? Tick one.

New Hospital Staff

National Health Service

National Hospital Staff

Nurses & Health Staff

2. Number the events to show the order in which they happened. Captain Tom began his challenge.

Captain Tom released a single.

Captain Tom finished his 100 laps.

Captain Tom celebrated his 100th birthday.

3. Find and copy the phrase that tells us Captain Tom set a new record.

4. Who did Captain Tom release a charity song with?

5. Fill in the missing words.

The money will go towards helping care for people who have been from hospital.

6. Give two examples of how Captain Tom has raised money.

7. Describe Captain Tom in two words and explain your choices.

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Captain Tom Moore Questions

8. Why do you think so many people donated money to Captain Tom?

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before every spelling test i trying to memorate each word but I often do’nt get full marks?

Are healthy took shop which cells a range of nutricious snacks were open for busyness every morning brake.

in his briefcase the spesial agent was keeped all of his confidenshul documents!

Fix the Sentence Can you help Mr Whoops to fix these sentences?

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Thomas mainly to urn more pocket money had gave the liveing room a through clean, which included vacuuming dusting and removing the cobwebs from the sealing lights.

If i was to be offerred the job, on the school counsel i would except it greatfully as I’d love to be a politision when I’am older.

In high spirits Janelle enter the classroom and imediatelly announced, What a marvvelous day it is.”

Fix the Sentence Can you help Mr Whoops to fix these sentences?

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Even, from an young age the twin’s parents was always dettermined to dress the boy’s in diffurent clothes to express there own personalitys;

Wayne biggins the world champion cycleist was throne from his saddle, the other riders taken their oppurtunity to pass him.

The Venus flytrap the fameus insect eating plant attracting dissuspecting flies with it’s sweet nectar!

Fix the Sentence Can you help Mr Whoops to fix these sentences?

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Althowh she complaned about it the aciddent which ocurred on isle five of the local supermarket is entirly Jessicas’ fault.

the years of practise and tuff training had finaly paid off, the wary climber had maked it to the summit of mount Kilimanjaro!

This famous presenter, who’s name is Sir david attenborough has had an very succesfull 65 year career in televician?

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Feeling embarased Amy mumbled shily, My performence in the talent show were disasterous!

“it is vital that she attends the meating in the mourning to gave an explaination. explained the incredably annoyed secretery.”

After weighting the entire day; for the postman to arriving george is very misappointed that he did’nt recieve his parcel.

Fix the Sentence Can you help Mr Whoops to fix these sentences?

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VCOP - Conjunctions‘otherwise’ or ‘although’ - which is the best conjunction?

1. I need to practise my times tables I’ll never learn them.

2. I like to eat sweets they’re bad for me.

3. I exercise regularly I will become unfit.

4. She should take more care she will have an accident.

5. He’s very shy he’s not as bad as he used to be.

6. She didn’t clean her room her mum told her to.

7. She needed to clean her room her mum would be angry.

8. I’ll play after dinner I don’t know when that will be.

9. We enjoyed camping it rained every day.

10. You should follow the directions you will get lost.

11. I put on my wellies I would ruin my trainers.

12. He sang a song he wasn’t a very good singer.

13. He needed a bath he would smell bad.

14. I like dogs they sometimes smell bad.

15. You must say sorry you will be in trouble.

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TutankhamunTutankhamun, who is thought to have reigned between 1332 and 1323 BC, is possibly one of ancient Egypt’s best known rulers. Yet, there are many things that are not known for certain about Tutankhamun’s life. Read on to discover some fascinating facts about the ruler commonly known as ‘The Boy King’.

Was His Name Really Tutankhamun? Surprisingly, Tutankhamun (sometimes also given the nickname ‘King Tut’) was originally known as Tutankhaten. This is thought to have meant ‘the living image of Aten’. The Aten was the disc of the sun in ancient Egyptian mythology and one part of the god Ra. Therefore, the meaning of the name Tutankhaten had great religious importance.

However, Tutankhaten did not think that the Aten should be worshipped as the only god of ancient Egypt. Therefore, after the death of the pharaoh Akhenaten in around 1334 BC, Tutankhaten changed his name to Tutankhamun. This showed everybody that he rejected the idea of just worshipping the Aten as a single god.

Who Were Tutankhamun’s Parents?Due to damage to ancient stone artefacts, the exact parentage of Tutankhamun remains uncertain.

However, Egyptologists and scientists have examined the remains of a mummy found in tomb KV55 of the Valley of the Kings and it was shown to be very similar to the mummy already proven to have been Tutankhamun. Artefacts found in tomb 55 led some people to believe that this was the burial site of Akhenaten. Therefore, based on this evidence, many people think that Akhenaten

was the father of Tutankhamun.

Historically, many people believed that Akhenaten’s wife, Nefertiti, was Tutankhamun’s mother. However, this is now believed by some to be untrue. Inside tomb KV55, alongside the mummy of Akhenaten, Egyptologists discovered artefacts which suggested that Akhenaten had multiple wives – one of whom was known as Kiya.

A female mummy that was found in a different tomb (KV35) has

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recently been proved to be Tutankhamun’s mother through DNA testing. This mummy is informally referred to as ‘The

Younger Lady’, but her exact identity remains unknown. It is therefore widely debated whether the mummy proven to be Tutankhamun’s mother is that of Queen Nefertiti, of Kiya or of someone else entirely.

When Did Tutankhamun Become King? Shortly before the death of Akhenaten, a mysterious figure

known as Smenkhkare ruled jointly with him. Little is known for certain about Smenkhkare; it is even uncertain whether they were male or female. Some people guess that they may have been Tutankhamun or another of Akhenaten’s children while others think that it was Akhenaten’s wife Nefertiti who helped him to rule.

After Akhenaten’s death, a female pharaoh named Neferneferuaten ruled over ancient Egypt for two years. Some people think that this, too, was Nefertiti. It is thought by some that Nefertiti did this because Tutankhamun was too young to become pharaoh.

Nevertheless, in around 1332 BC, Tutankhamun became pharaoh at eight or nine years of age. It is thought that he initially became the ruler under his birthname of Tutankhaten as a royal staff was found inscribed with this name.

How Long Did Tutankhamun Reign For?It is widely believed that Tutankhamun reigned for approximately ten years until his untimely death in around 1323 BC. At this time, Tutankhamun was thought to have been around 19 years old.

After his death, Tutankhamun was buried in a lavish, elaborate tomb within the Valley of the Kings. This tomb remained sealed and undisturbed for more than 3,000 years until it was discovered by archaeologist Howard Carter in 1922.

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Questions1. Draw three lines to match each person to the fact that is thought to be true. Some facts

could be matched to more than one person.

2. In around which year did Tutankhamun become pharaoh? Tick one.

1323 BC 1332 BC 1334 BC AD 1922

3. Find and copy two other names that Tutankhamun has been known as since his birth.

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4. What is the name Tutankhaten thought to have meant?

5. Look at the section entitled When Did Tutankhamun Become King? Find and copy one word or phrase used to describe Smenkhkare.

Tutankhamun

Kiya

Akhenaten

Nefertiti

They are thought to have been Tutankhamun’s father.

They could have been Tutankhamun’s mother.

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6. Explain why Tutankhaten changed his name to Tutankhamun.

7. Summarise the debate surrounding the identity of Tutankhamun’s mother.

8. Why do some people believe that Nefertiti acted as pharaoh under the name Neferneferuaten?

9. Why might some people think that Tutankhamun’s reign was unusual?

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Is It a Noun or Is It a Verb? Some words can be used as both as nouns and verbs, which can get very confusing! Try and remember this little trick to help you use these particular words in different ways within your sentences.

The word ‘point’ can be both a noun and verb.

To use ‘point’ as a noun, put a determiner like ‘a’, ‘an’ or ‘the’ before it,

e.g. Henry sharpened his pencil to a point. (noun)

To use ‘point’ as a verb, put the word ‘to’ before it,

e.g. The little girl started to point out of the coach window. (verb)

1. Read these sentences. Is the underlined word being used as a noun or a verb?

a) The group stood at the front of the class to present their debate speech.

Rubbing her eyes in disbelief, Nisha ran over to the present underneath the Christmas

tree.

b) Dad was extremely pleased with the progress Billy had made in Year 6.

Victoria was trying to progress into the 100m backstroke final.

c) Holly was starting to suspect that her little brother had stolen the last chocolate

biscuit.

After a long chase, the police officer finally caught up with the suspect.

2. Now, look at these sentences. Is the underlined word being used as a verb or a noun? Remember to look at the word before it to give you a clue. a) The recycling club members were able to help the school caretaker by collecting all of

the rubbish from the playground.

b) Mr Foster put a cover over his antique sports car in his garage.

c) During the literacy lesson, the children had to film their presentations.

3. Now, it’s your turn. Use these words in two different sentences: one where the word is used as a noun and one where it is used as a verb. a) Write a sentence using the word ‘display’ as a verb.

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Is It a Noun or Is It a Verb? Write a sentence using the word ‘display’ as a noun.

b) Write a sentence using the word ‘scratch’ as a verb.

Write a sentence using the word ‘scratch’ as a noun.

4. Challenge: Can you think of one more word of your own that can be both a noun and a

verb? Use the word in two different sentences: one where it is a noun and one where it is

a verb.

My chosen word is

Used as a noun:

Used as a verb:

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Is It a Noun or Is It a Verb? Some words can be used as both as nouns and verbs, which can get very confusing! Try and remember this little trick to help you use these particular words in different ways within your sentences.

The word ‘point’ can be both a noun and verb.

To use ‘point’ as a noun, put a determiner like ‘a’, ‘an’ or ‘the’ before it,

e.g. Henry sharpened his pencil to a point. (noun) To use ‘point’ as a verb, put the word ‘to’ before it,

e.g. The little girl started to point out of the coach window. (verb)

1. Read these sentences. Is the underlined word being used as a noun or a verb?

a) Gemma wrote the email and pressed ‘send’.

Standing by the computer, Adam waited for his friend to email him.

b) Every time he told a joke, Amina’s dad giggled to himself.

Isabelle liked to joke with her friends.

c) Abigail quickly ate some breakfast – she knew she would need to race to school so she wasn’t late.

Jumping as fast as he could, Daniel won the race.

2. Now it’s your turn. Use these words in two different sentences: one where the word is used as a noun and one where it is used as a verb.

a) Write a sentence using the word ‘smile’ as a verb.

Write a sentence using the word ‘smile’ as a noun.

1. Read these sentences. Is the underlined word being used as a noun or a verb?

a) Gemma wrote the email and pressed ‘send’.

Standing by the computer, Adam waited for his friend to email him.

b) Every time he told a joke, Amina’s dad giggled to himself.

Isabelle liked to joke with her friends.

c) Abigail quickly ate some breakfast – she knew she would need to race to school so she wasn’t late.

Jumping as fast as he could, Daniel won the race.

2. Now it’s your turn. Use these words in two different sentences: one where the word is used as a noun and one where it is used as a verb.

a) Write a sentence using the word ‘smile’ as a verb.

Write a sentence using the word ‘smile’ as a noun.

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Is It a Noun or Is It a Verb? b) Write a sentence using the word ‘pop’ as a verb.

Write a sentence using the word ‘pop’ as a noun.

c) Write a sentence using the word ‘fly’ as a verb.

Write a sentence using the word ‘fly’ as a noun.

d) Write a sentence using the word ‘look’ as a verb.

Write a sentence using the word ‘look’ as a noun.

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Is It a Noun or Is It a Verb? 3. Challenge: Can you think of one more word of your own that can be both a noun and a verb? Use the word in two different sentences: one where it is a noun and one where it is a verb.

My chosen word is

Used as a noun:

Used as a verb:

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