ReadingShare a book with someone TWICE A DAY, for approximately 20 minutes each time. If you find a tricky word write down the word and what it means, you could even draw a picture to help you remember.

O.L.I - to read independently.

Spelling codeDraw a picture of symbol for each letter of the alphabet A-Z to make a spelling code. Then spell your words using your secret code. Example A= B= C= D=

Spells DadO.L.I- To recall spelling patterns

WritingEC Ted has found a secret door in Miss Niven’s garden! Can you write an adventure story about where EC Ted would go and who he would meet in this secret world?

O.L.I- To write a story using my imagination.

Listening and Talking Listen to the story of “What the Ladybird Heard” by Julia Donaldsonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eu9mPX7DuLA(You can also listen to one of our East Craigs staff members read it on our School Facebook Page). Then create a story map to re-tell the story. You can make up your own actions and give a performance to your family.O.L.I- I am learning to evaluate a text.

Reading ActivityHow similar are you to a character in your reading book? Create a “Venn Diagram”. Use the template on the website to help you. You can complete this in your literacy jotter.

SpellingSpell your words using different natural materials you find on your daily walk. Look at EC Ted’s brilliant work below.

O.L.I- To recall spelling patterns

Grammar- Proper NounsPlay the game Case Invaders on Education city all about proper nouns.https://go.educationcity.com/content/index/26309/3/1/1

O.L.I- I am learning to use capital letters for proper nouns.

Listening and TalkingPlay the “Yes/No Game”

See the instructions for the game below.

O.L.I- I am develop my understanding of open and closed questions.

Handwriting In red Daily Literacy jotter, practise formation of these “long ladder letters”

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Phonics Revise the magic “e” spelling pattern. Listen to this song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZhl6YcrxZQand play this game.https://www.spellzone.com/word_lists/games-208816.htm

Grammar- AdverbsWatch Miss Niven’s video and complete the sentences.O.L.I- I am developing my understanding of adverbs.

Listening and TalkingChoose your favourite mini beast (you could use your fact file you’ve made) and present this to your family. Your family could ask you questions:

Challenge- Can you create a “magic e “poster to help you remember? Draw the words and the pictures.

Example cub + = cube

Watch this video on BBC bitesize to help you https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zgjj6sg/articles/zcd9jty

An example of a yes/no (closed) question would be: “does it have four legs?”. An example of an open question be: “how did you get that answer?”

“Great Job EC Ted!” 😊

Spelling Activity

Adventure time!! 😊