Learning objectives/outcomes: Northern Ireland: Key Stage 2: Reading
- Discussing and interpreting the texts they have read.
- Discussing features of language and noting how words are constructed and spelled.
- Discussing texts, exploring the ways in which word meanings can be manipulated in order to persuade or amuse the reader or engage attention.
Key Stage 2: Writing
- Experimenting with rhymes, rhythms, verse structure and all kinds of verbal play and dialect.
- Developing increasing competence in the use of grammar and punctuation
- Appreciating some of the differences between spoken and written language.
Additional information: Megahops: The maximum number of Megahops awarded in this activity is 10. The points are awarded for successfully completing the activity and are not dependent on whether a child gets answers right or wrong. Location in Spark Island: Sparklantis: Atlantean Tower: Lounge Related activity information: This is the second of three activities which practise replacing 'said' with alternative synonyms. The story runs chronologically through the three activities so we recommend you play them in order. For an extension of these activities, try You're the Edtior: Went. This deals with replacing 'went' with altenative synonyms.
SEN information
Suitable for children with Cognition and Learning Needs including children with Specific Learning Difficulties and some children with Communication and Interaction Needs. This activity does contain a lot of text, which is not read automatically to the children. The majority of children will need the text read to them - this activity therefore works particularly well when completed in pairs or small groups using a whiteboard. This activity has no sound.
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