English– Adverbs This week we will be looking at adverbs for our English learning! An adverb is simply a word that describes a verb (an action or doing word). Use the links below to help learn more about adverbs to then help you complete the tasks attached!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zwwp8mn/articles/zgsgxfr

https://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=yo8pzuE97EA

English- Reading Read the comprehension texts

The Lion and the Mouse and

Paralympian—Tanni-Gray Thompson

and then answer the questions,

thinking carefully about the skills you

need to use to answer them.

Maths Revision Use the maths mats provided to do some quick maths revisions on a variety of different maths skills. You can also continue to practise mentally and quickly saying your 2,3,5 and 10 times tables!

Maths– Direction

This week we are learning all about direction. Have a look at the activities attached and remember to use the correct vocabulary to describe different directions. Use the link below to help you remember the different vocabulary!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01154gp

Year 2 Home Learning (Wk )

What Makes an Elite Athlete?

Please be aware that the activities set are optional, open ended tasks for you to use when and if you wish. There is no expectation that all the tasks are complet-ed. We invite families to pick and choose learning ac-

tivities that work for them; to take a break/holiday from home learning if you wish or to keep on with the

routine depending on individual circumstances.

Topic—The Paralympics Last week you had learned about the Olympics. This week you will

be finding out about The Paralympics and having a go

at the fun-filled Olympics and Paralympics activities.

Science –Nature Walk Go on a local nature walk or into your garden and make observations about the environment around you. What do you see? What can you hear? Gather and record your findings in the checklist provided. Is there another way you could record your data?

PE

Have a go at completing the

ladder challenge. Watch the link

below to help you complete the

challenge:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=BA4XN3Pynig

Mind Up Use the Topic themed

colouring sheets to practise Mindfulness in a peaceful environment. Maybe you could play some relaxing

music at the same time too!

Position and Direction

What words can we use to describe

movement?

How many parts can you see?

What is each part called?

Left Right Left

Right

Use the vocabulary below to help you with the activities:

Can you help Wally find the things he has lost?

1. Cut out Wally and place him on the start.

2. Use vocabulary such as right, left, quarter turn, half turn, forwards and backwards to help Wally find the objects he has lost.

3. When Wally finds one object, direct him to collect the next object.

4. Remember to avoid the brick walls!

Remember to look at the direction it is facing at the

start!

1. 2.

What is happening in the pattern?

What would the next shape look like?

How would you describe its position?

How can we work out the missing shape?

3. 4.

5.

1. 2.

3. 4.

5.

1. 2.

Read the statement and decide whether you

think this is always, sometimes or never the

case. Remember to explain your answer!

3. 4.

What do you notice about

all of the adverbs in red

writing?

Yes they do end with –ly.

Not all adverbs end with –ly

but most do!

Can you think of some

adverbs on your own?

Use these adverbs to fill in

the blanks below!

sadly.

The Rio Paralympics was held from 7th — 18th

September 2016.

Canoe and Triathlon featured at the Paralympics for

the first time.

Around 4500 athletes from more than 160

countries travelled to Rio to compete in 528

medal events in 22 different sports.

Here are some facts about famous British Paralympi-

ans. Use the template on the next page to research

some facts about another famous British Paralympi-

an.

Mindful Colouring

After you have gathered your data and

ticked off all the different things you

found on your hunt, think of a way they

can be classified.

For example, sort them into living and

non-living.

You could also sort them into plants

and animals.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BA4XN3Pynig

Don’t forget to watch the video and enjoy doing this PE challenge

with your family.