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:

• How does Rapunzel feel about having her hair cut and snipped? How do you know?
• Why is ‘snip’ written like this? How should it be read?
• Why does the witch cut Rapunzel’s hair?
• How do you think Rapunzel spends her days?
• What would you do if you were trapped in a tower?