Year 4 English Home Learning Summer 2 Week 6

Year 4

English

Home Learning

Summer 2

Week 6

SQUIRT AND

READING

COMPREHENSION

What does the word eager

mean?

Challenge – do you know

another synonym for eager?

Use a dictionary to

find the meaning of

devise and write the

definition in your

book.

Looking at the picture, what

types of emotion are both

characters feeling?

Was he frightened

after being turned

into a donkey?

How would you describe the

appearance of donkey?

Challenge – can you think of

similes or metaphors to

describe the donkey?

Learning Objective, Success Criteria…

I can answer simple questions about the text.

I can skim and scan to answer questions.

I can skim and scan passages to answer a variety of questions with evidence from the text.

LO: To understand how to identify explicit details from the text

Success Criteria

Don’t forget at the end of the lesson to self assess (SA) on your sticker how successful you have been with your learning using

Key vocabulary

Skim, Scan passages,

evidence

Starter…

Do you have a favourite author? Perhaps you have more than

one. If so, can you explain what it is that you particularly

enjoy about their stories? Is it how they describe settings,

characters and action with such skill that they capture your

interest until the end? Or is it that they are magicians of the

unusual, experimenting with language in a way that surprises

and delights you? Maybe they just create unforgettable tales.

One thing is certain, you couldn’t possibly put your hand on

your heart and say they are the best authors ever. Why?

Because you haven’t read them all!

Read the text below carefully. You will then have

3 questions to answer about the text.

Starter…

1. According to the text, what do some authors do with language?

______________________________________________

2. … in a way that surprises and delights you…

What does the word ‘delights’ mean in this context? Tick one.

pleases shocks

tells tastes

3. According to the text, why couldn’t you possibly know who the best

authors ever are?

______________________________________________________________

Skim and Scan…When we are completing reading comprehension, it’s

important to read the text first, then the question, before

using skimming and scanning to find the answers.

Sometimes by scanning and skimming you can understand or

find information from a text.

Scanning is when you quickly look at a text and search for

key words.

Skimming is when you go over the text and try and get a

general idea about it.

Practice…A man was sitting with his feet up on a desk. He turned his

head when Stanley and the guard entered, but otherwise

didn't move. Even though he was inside, he wore sunglasses

and a cowboy hat. He also held a can of cream soda, and the

sight of it made Stanley even more aware of his own thirst.

1. What is strange about the appearance of the man described in the first paragraph? The man is described as wearing___________

2. What piece of evidence tells us that Stanley has not had a drink for several hours. We know that Stanley is really thirsty because___

Read explanation text…

Your task…Answer the following question using the skimming and scanning to help

you.

1. What is the name of the scientist who explains how cyclones are

caused?

2. What are the other names for cyclones and what part of the world do

they occur?

3. What type of environment is needed to form a cyclone?

4. What is the name and the diameter of the calm part of the cyclone?

5. Why do you cyclones fade away when they go further inland?

6. What natural disasters do cyclones produce?

7. What spins faster and faster for cyclones to reach speeds of 300

kilometres?

8. Name three synonyms for ferocious.

9. What safety instructions would you give to people stuck in a city

where a cyclone is about hit?

10. What do you think temporary stillness means when describing the

centre of a cyclone?

Your task…

Answer the following question using the skimming and scanning to

help you.

1. Name one word did they use to describe a cyclone in the first

sentence.


caused?

3. What are the names of cyclones in different parts of the world

called?

4. Where do cyclones generally start forming?

5. What is the centre of a cyclone called?

6. What do cyclones need to maintain their energy?

7. What sort of destruction can cyclones cause?

8. Do you think it is important to warn people that a cyclone is

coming? Explain your answer.

Your task…

Answer the following question using the skimming and scanning to help

you.


caused?

2. What are cyclones called if they occurred in the Atlantic ocean?

3. What maximum speed can cyclones reach?

4. What is the name of the centre of a cyclone called?

5. Where do cyclones begin to fade away?

6. What types of damage do cyclones cause?

7. Do you think it is important to warn people that a cyclone is

coming? Explain your answer.

Plenary…

You have two minutes to make as many words as you can

from these letters.

T E D A C O G K

• Summarise what happened

yesterday.

Recap…

The story continues…

Why do think Hermia think Demetrius killed Lsyander?

Do you think Demetrius was angry and upset by what

Hermia said to him?

C. Where do you think Hermia was running to?

What does dismay

mean and what

other synonyms

could the author

had used?

What simile did the author use in this paragraph?

C. What type of flower might he use to cure headaches?

What ingredients do you think he used in the love juice?

Why was Puck

so happy?

Why do you

think they

didn’t want

Demetrius to

awake?


I am beginning to identify the prefix il- and the suffix -ation

I can understand the meaning of words with prefixes and suffixes

I can understand the meanings of different prefixes and suffixes, and explain their purpose.

LO: To understand how to identify prefixes and suffixes

Success Criteria


Key vocabulary

Prefix, suffix,

Starter…

3. Insert a comma or commas in the correct place in the

sentences below.

CHALLENGE: Explain the functions of the commas in each

of the sentences above.

The souvenir shop sells flags mugs toys and

snacks.

Yesterday they sold more mugs than

snacks.

Prefixes and suffixes…

Do you know what prefixes

and suffixes are?

Prefixes

Prefixes are a group of letters that change the meaning of a

word when they are added to the start. Most prefixes mean a

similar thing when they're added to different words.

1.un usually means not. For example, unhappy, unlocked,

unfair

2.dis and mis usually have negative meanings. For example,

disagree, disobey, misbehave, mislead

3.re usually means again or back. For example, redo,

reappear, redecorate

4.sub usually means under. For example, subheading or

submarine

5.Il usually means not. For example illegal, illogical, illegible

Suffixes…A suffix is a letter or group of letters that goes on

the end of a root word and changes the word's meaning.

Sometimes they also change the original word's spelling.

When adding a suffix you might have to double the last

letter. For example when adding 'ed' to 'drop' you also

double the p so it becomes 'dropped’.

Some suffixes have specific uses. Adding ‘ing’ can change a

noun into a verb eg 'garden' to 'gardening’.

While ‘ed’ can put a verb in the past tense eg 'jump' to

'jumped'.


Watch this short video explaining prefixes and suffixes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2Z4p0au1yk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2Z4p0au1yk

Your task…To explain the difference between prefixes and suffixes.

To identify whether a suffix or prefix has been attached to the root

word and its meaning

To write three examples using the prefix or suffix.

Example;

ly- is used as a suffix and means ‘how something is done’.

e.g. I accidently knock a bottle of water all over the sisters laptop.

e.g. Anxiously, I was waiting for the the down pour to stop, so I could

play tennis in the park.

e.g. Humpty dumpty bravely sat on top of wall again after visiting

the hospital.

Your words…

ful

ing

less

er

est

pre

dis

mis

Your task…To match the correct prefix or suffix to a root word and

explain the words new meaning.

Example;

Incorrect.

In is a prefix and changes the meaning of correct to

meaning something that is wrong.

Your words…

Prefix and suffix word bank.

ly multi est un er in mis re dis ing ex less

tall

teach

fear

written

decide

behavehonest

quick

honest

cultural

hurt

Underline the prefix or suffix when writing the answers in your book

Your task…

I can read the sentences and underline the prefix il- and

suffix -ation

1. While Fred was walking down the street, he stop to admire

the illuminating stars in the sky.

2. Zac watched stopped working and he was late picking up

his friend from the train station.

3. The onlooking crowd couldn’t believe their eyes as they

bared witness to the illusions of Theodore the great

magician.

4. Isabelle was an incredible artist whose creations have

been recognised all over the world.

Challenge: Make your own sentences using the words:

conversation, decoration and illegal

Plenary…Think of a sentence that uses both a prefix and

suffix and challenge somebody to identify the the

prefix and suffix in your sentence.

SQUIRT

What did Demetrius inhale and

how did it make him feel?

Recap…

How do think Hermia felt when

Lysander was gone and then was

seen with Helena?

What do think

Helena meant when

she said ‘ the two

of you are acting

absurd’

Why do you think was Helena

disgusted by the two men?

How did Lysander and Demetrius

express there love for Helena?

What does Lysander mean by

stop your bragging?

What do you think the

author meant by

hullabaloo?


I am beginning to identify the prefix il- and the suffix -ation

I can understand the meaning of words with prefixes and suffixes

I can understand the meanings of different prefixes and suffixes, and explain their purpose.

LO: To understand how to identify prefixes and suffixes

Success Criteria


Key vocabulary

Prefix, suffix,

Starter…

2. Draw a line to match each prefix to the

correct word so that it makes a new word.

CHALLENGE: Create other new words with the prefixes

above.

1) super

2) auto

3) mis

a) matic

b) behave

c) star

In your book write the definition of prefixes and

suffixes and give two examples of each one.


Recap Prefixes

Prefixes are a group of letters that change the meaning of a

word when they are added to the start. Most prefixes mean a

similar thing when they're added to different words.

1.un usually means not. For example, unhappy, unlocked,

unfair

2.dis and mis usually have negative meanings. For example,

disagree, disobey, misbehave, mislead

3.re usually means again or back. For example, redo,

reappear, redecorate

4.sub usually means under. For example, subheading or

submarine

5.Il usually means not. For example illegal, illogical, illegible

Recap Suffixes…A suffix is a letter or group of letters that goes on

the end of a root word and changes the word's meaning.

Sometimes they also change the original word's spelling.

When adding a suffix you might have to double the last

letter. For example when adding 'ed' to 'drop' you also

double the p so it becomes 'dropped’.

Some suffixes have specific uses. Adding ‘ing’ can change a

noun into a verb eg 'garden' to 'gardening’.

While ‘ed’ can put a verb in the past tense eg 'jump' to

'jumped'.

Test your knowledge by playing these two interactive

Prefix and suffix games.

Game on…

http://flash.topmarks.co.uk/4762




Your task…

I can use prefixes

and suffixes to

explain what is

happening in this

picture. You can

use dictionaries

to support you.

Deforestation Orangutans

Your task…To make sentences using prefixes il-, re- and suffixes –ation

and –ly using a root word, word bank.

Play

Arsenal wish the could replay their match against Brighton

and Hove Football club.

Word Bank

Vibrate angry write locate sharp turn

populate beautiful donate fresh hungry

Underline the prefixes and suffixes in your sentences

Your task…

To underline and add prefix – il and suffix ation to a root word

in a sentence.

Example;

illegible

Sleep of the seven dwarfs was extremely tried his handwriting

became illegible.

Your words and sentences…

1. It is __________ to drive a car without a correct driving

license.

2. I could believe how busy it was at the___________.

3. After watching the news, didn’t realise how big the the

_________ was.

4. I cant wait for the fireworks and ________ of my

grandmother 100th birthday.

Word Bank

registration station. multiplication celebration

donation population illegal

Challenge: Can you use the rest of the other words to make your

own sentences

Plenary…

Think of sentences using a prefix or suffix to explain

what is happening in the picture

SQUIRT

&

Writing skills

Why was Hermia so angry with

Helena?

Do you think Hermia felt

threatened by Helena?

Challenge – If Hermia was going to

write Helena a letter what would she

say?

What juice do he sprinkled over them and

how did they react?

Use a dictionary to find the definition

of obey and write the meaning in

your book.

What simile could you use to

describe how they slept?

Who were they

describing as the

king of shadows?

Challenge – What do

you think the author

meant by king of

shadows.

What type of figurative language

was used when I said ‘a voice

like an angel’

What was her first thoughts

when she saw Oberon

sitting in front of her?

Do you think she preferred

him as a donkey or a real

man?


I am beginning to identify features with a word bank.

I can identify and describe features.

I can identify, describe and explain features.

LO: To understand the features of an explanation text

Success Criteria


Key vocabulary

Prefix, suffix,

explanation, features

Starter…1. Add a suffix to the word poison to complete the

sentence below.

It is a _________ snake.

2. Add a suffix to the noun to create an adjective in

the sentence below.

The decoration in the shop window was very taste___.

CHALLENGE: Rewrite the sentence above as a question

without adding any words.

Explanation text…

Tells us how something works or gives

us information about something.Purpose

Structure…

A general statement is used to introduce the topic of

explanation.

A series of logical steps explaining how or why

something occurs.

Steps continue until the final state is produced or the

explanation is complete.

There are lots of things we can do to stay

healthy and to keep illnesses away.

The best drinks for staying healthy are

water and milk. Fruit juices can be good

for us but they can have a lot of sugar in

them. Fizzy drinks are not good for us at

all.

Features…

Explanations are written in the present tense.

Conjunctions that signal time are used in explanations.

then next several months later

Explanations are written using causal connectives.

because so this causes

Many birds fly south

Features

• Title – explains what the text is for

• Opening Statement – about the subject

• Clear, simple points about why or how something

occurs

• Technical words – where appropriate

• Conjunctions – e.g. because, resulting in

• Present tense

• Summary Paragraph

Using how

or why in a

title helps.

Use a clear

title that

indicates

what you are

writing

about.

Title and

IntroductionUse the first

paragraph to

introduce

the subject

to the

reader.

Try to make

the title

intrigue the

reader.

Why do sloths

hang about?

Decide whether

to use

diagrams,

charts,

illustrations or

flow charts to

help explain.

Organise the writing and illustrations

to explain:

• What you need.

• How it works.

• Why it works.

• When and where it works.

• What it is used for.

• Add in extra, interesting information.

Interest the reader with an exclamation

or question.

Interest the reader.

Strange as it may seem…,

Not many people know that…

Beware – whirlwinds can kill!

Did you know...?

On the next slide is a model

text. Read it through twice.

Can you identify any of the

feature of an explanation text

within it.

Model text…

Model text…

Relate the ending to

the reader.

Reread the

explanation

pretending that

you know

nothing about

the subject.

Does it make

sense?

Ending

If specialised

terminology

is used, a

glossary may

be needed.

Finish by

drawing all

ideas

together in a

concluding

paragraph.

Your task…

To identify, describe and explain features.

Re-read the model text. Draw a spidergram (like the one

below) and write all of the features that you noticed in the

explanation text. Can you spot language features as well as

organisation features?

C: How did the author making their explanation text

interesting for the reader.

Features of

explanation

text

Your task…




explanation text.

C: Draw a table to show the differences and similaries

between explanation text and instructional text.

Features of

explanation

text

Your task…

Features of

explanation

text




explanation text. Use the word bank to support you.

C: write in you own words what the explanation text is

about.

Word bank

Present,

technical,

conjunction

Plenary…

What did you find interesting after reading the

explanation text?

Extend

writing


I am beginning to use the prefix il- and suffix -ationwith a simple writing frame.

I can use the prefixes il- and re- and suffixes -ationand -ly,

I can use a wider range of prefixes and suffixes to give words new meaning.

LO: To understand the features of an explanation text

Success Criteria


Key vocabulary

Prefix, suffix,

explanation, features

Starter…

Which sentence is in the present tense?

CHALLENGE: What is the tense of the fourth sentence?

How do you know?

Pedro jumped across the bridge.

Pedro is baking bread.

Pedro went to London to see his

friend.

Pedro will go horse riding tomorrow.

Re-read…

Read the model text again. Can you remember the features of

an explanation text?

Look back at yesterday’s work to remind you if you are not

sure.

Model text…

Draw a VGP grid into your

book. Spend 5 minutes

‘magpieing’ the VGP from the

model text.

• Vocabulary (adjectives, verbs

and adverbials)

• Grammar (different clauses

structures, conjunctions,

adverbials,)

• Punctuation (capital letters

for proper nouns, commas

after fronted adverbials etc

• Apostrophes for possession

and contraction)

VGP…

Your task…

Your task is to:

- explain the water cycle using all of the features of an

explanation text including a diagram of the water cycle

once you have completed the writing task.

- use the features on the the next slide to help you plan

and use the example text to support you.

Features…

• Title – explains what the text is for

• Opening Statement – about the subject

• Clear, simple points about why or how something

occurs

• Technical words – where appropriate

• Conjunctions – e.g. because, resulting in

• Present tense

• Summary Paragraph

Example text…

Your task…

To use the prefixes il- and re- and suffixes -ation and -ly,

To use a wider range of prefixes and suffixes to give

words new meaning.

To begin to use the prefix il- and suffix -ation with a

simple writing frame.

Word Bank

Evaporation

Precipitation

Condensation

Water

Vapour

Finished?

Now read back your work and edit

your writing.

Plenary…

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