Year 1/2

Literacy

Non-Fiction Writing on Nocturnal Animals

Remember your Grammar: Always use capital letters at the beginning of your sentences and full stops at the end of your sentences.

Before you write your sentence think about what you want to say. Say the words out loud. Does it make sense children? Always check your writing for spelling mistakes and punctuation.

Instructions:

1. Watch the video several times before you begin writing your sentences.

2. Make notes on a piece of paper to help you.

3. Please try and write at least 10 full sentences.

4. There are 9 animals in the video.

5. Can you name them?

Example Sentences:

• Nocturnal animals only come out at night.

• Owls have big eyes to help them see in the dark.

Reading:

• Your reading lesson this week is to read about Barn Owls (attached).

• If there are words you do not understand please ask your adults or siblings to help you.

• You can look words up in a dictionary for example, Kids Wordsmyth ONLINE dictionary. Ask your mums or dads to download it for you.

Reading Comprehension –

I will set a reading comprehension on the video above on Barn Owls next week.

Reading General:

• To find books online:

• Type in and search: Book Trust Online Stories.

• They have many stories your children can read aloud online.

Please also check out Oxford Owl for free e books and lots more: oxfordowl.co.uk

Science/ Geography/IPC

• Our topic is: The Environment

• This week we are going to learn more about owls by watching this fascinating video

There are five breeds of British owl that can be found in Greater London, but only the Tawny Owl is widespread. The Little Owl can be found in Richmond Park. The Barn Owl can be found in Hillingdon and Stanmore. The Short-Eared Owl and the Long-eared Owl are winter visitors only and can be found in Dagenham and Rainham.

The following video shows a Tawny Owl living in Regents Park London. Look at the fascinating camouflage children; you have to watch carefully to actually see the owl!

• Do some research on the internet and see what you can find out about owls.

• Write down some of the facts that you find out.

• ALWAYS ASK YOUR PARENTS BEFORE YOU USE THE INTERNET.