English
Tuesday 5th January
WALT: To retrieve information from a text.
We are starting a new class novel this half term called
'The Jamie Drake Equation' by Christopher Edge
Today we are going to read Chapter 1 of our class novel.
You can access this chapter in three ways:
1) Read the chapter which is found below;
2) Access the first chapter on the following website:
https://www.christopheredge.co.uk/resources
3) Listen to the first chapter read by Mrs Mobbs.
Activity 1
How quickly can you skim and scan the text for the answers?
When you find the answer in the text, write it in a full sentence eg:
What is Jamie's full name?
Jamie's full name is Jamie Drake.
Activity 2
Jamie's dad is working on the International Space Station.
Research:
What is the International Space Station?
Find out three facts about it and jot them down.
Use the following website to help your research:
https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/main/index.html
When we come across new words or information in a book, it is important to research it. This will give us a greater understanding of the book and will make the story more enjoyable!
Spelling
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