Week 2

Literacy - Week 2

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*** Please understand that you are not expected to complete all of these activities ***

It is suggested that you try to complete 4 - 6 activities per week. Of course, you are welcome to complete more if you wish :)

I have included many options to give you a variety of ideas to choose from.

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• Write a letter persuading your parent/guardian to extend your bedtime or screen time limits.

• Read two different types of texts (e.g. picture book, news article) Today. How did the author’s choice of words help you understand the message?

• Listen to the lyrics of your favourite song.Talk about what is the message of the song? How does the artist use their lyrics to convey this message?

• Read a text of your choice today. Describe the most important event. Give at least three reasons why you think it’s the most important event.

• Write out the recipe for your favourite meal. Include pictures and simple instructions to help younger children understand the directions.

• Choose a text you have not read before. Discuss with someone what you think it will be about and why you think that. Read the book. Stop and ask questions during the text. Predict what might happen. Afterwards, talk about what helped you understand the text, what surprised you and what you enjoyed/didn’t enjoy about it.

• Create a commercial for your favourite movie, game or book.

• Write a “How to” manual on a topic of your choice. Share with a family member or friend to see if they can follow your directions. Revise if needed.

• Read a text of your choice. Change an event in the story. What Impact does this have on the characters?

• Create a mock TV broadcast. Experiment with different storylines and voices. Perform for an audience if possible.

• Read two different texts. Compare them focusing on character Traits. How are the main characters the same and different?

• Write a short summary explaining what would happen if your favourite movie had a sequel.

• Listen to a song that tells a story (e.g. The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, Space Oddity). Talk about what happened in the song with a family member or friend.

• Create a commercial to show how to properly wash your hands. If possible, perform for your family or record to show your friends when you return to school.

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