Reading

Phonics/Spelling

Your spelling words for this week are adding -ed, -er, -ing and -est to a root word ending in -y with a consonant before it. The rule is that you must change the 'y' to an 'i'. When adding the suffix -ing, the 'y' remains

For example: copy .......copier, copied, copying

1. copied

2. copier

3. happier

4. happiest

5. cried

6. crying

7. replied

8. replying

9. worrier

10. worried

Reading/VIPERS

When we return to school we will be reading different fairytales and our class book will be 'Rapunzel'. As part of this, I would like you to look at the book (pictures below) and discuss the answers (writing them down) with your adult.

Tuesday:

Before reading….

What is the name of the author and illustrator?
Which characters can you see on the front cover?
What do you think the story will be about?

What do you already know about fairy tales? What sort of characters might you find in a fairy tale? Can you think of a problem in a fairy tale you know and talk about how it is solved?

Wednesday:

How does the illustrator make Rapunzel stand out on these pages? Think carefully about her use of colour!
Rapunzel is trapped in a shed by a witch. True or false?
Why do you think the witch visits every day?
Can you describe the witch in three words?
Art opportunity: Try drawing or painting some trees and leaves in the same style as Bethan Woollvin.

Thursday:

How does the witch climb into the tower?
Can you punctuate this sentence accurately? “Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your hair! called the witch
Is there anything funny or amusing on these pages?

Friday: