CLF - English Distance Learning
Dragons
Year 6 Session 2/2
Hi Year 6,
This week in Reading and Writing, we will be focusing on the
mythical creatures, known as dragons. We will use our creative
minds to identify the features of dragons and how those features
help dragons to survive and strive in their worlds. This is the 2nd
session, so make sure you try Session 1 first.
Day 2 Reading task
You will need . . .
Something to draw on (an exercise book or some plane paper)
Something to write with – any pen or pencil will do.
This task should take no more than 10 minutes
LO: to use my comprehension skills
https://www.onceuponapicture.co.uk
/portfolio_page/leonard-of-quirm/
Questions:
D – Say: ascend
E – Which word is closest in meaning to ascend?
a) fall
b) rise
c) action
R – Where is the ship?
I – What do you think the man is painting?
The man might be painting….because….
C - How has the artist made the dragon-led ship stand out?
You will find the answers at the end of the document.
You will need . . .
Something to draw on (an exercise book or some plane paper)
Something to write with – any pen or pencil will do.
This task should take no more than 20 minutes
Pre-do: Vocabulary Task
Write these word in your best handwriting. They will be useful
later in the reading task!
LO: to retrieve information from a text
Read this text and then answer the questions.
Into the night sky, the dragon-led ship ascended. At the prow, a
dozen dragons beat their wings, dragging the ship behind them.
Higher and higher they flew until the lights of the homes below
mirrored the stars above.
Leonard had dreamed of this night, this adventure, all his life.
From his perspective, the fully-grown dragons’ awesomeness could be
appreciated: their golden skin shimmered in the moonlight creating
an opalescent glow. Their vast wings thrashed and with every flap,
the iron chains around their bodies chimed. Each short snout
pointed in the same destination.
Alongside the ship, little Leonard dreamed of the day he would
become a great, strong dragon and join his brothers and sisters on
their journey. He longed to lead the sky-craft on its voyage,
through the sky. For now, he was happy to fly beside the small,
wooden ship for his time would come.
The answers are at end.
Day 2 Writing task
You will need . . .
Something to draw on (an exercise book or some plane paper)
You may want something to write with – any pen or pencil will
do.
The dragons in Leonard’s Adventure were extremely helpful and
good at their job, pulling the air-ship through the sky. Their
physical features (the way they looked) helped them to do their
job.
I wonder what other jobs dragons could help us do.
Perhaps miniature dragons could help us find items we drop down
the side of the sofa.
Maybe your dragon would fly you around while you read. It would
be quieter to read way up in the sky!
Last time, we described dragons and you may have drawn your own
dragon and added descriptions.
Today, why not try writing a list of helpful jobs your dragon
could do or tell someone in your family.
You may even include how it uses its physical features to help
it do its jobs.
Here are some examples:
Have a go at writing or telling a family member how your dragon
can use its features to be helpful. If you did not draw a dragon
yesterday, draw one today or use this picture.
ANSWERS: to use my comprehension skills
d) The word is ascend (say: a-send)
e) Ascend means rise (b)
r) In the sky – the moon is visible
i) As always, this is up for interpretation but as long as you
have used the image to justify (back up) your idea, you are on the
right track. Ideas could include: he is painting a map of the world
below because in the picture, he is up high. The man is painting
the night sky because it is night time in the image.
c) The author has made the ship stand out by making the
background (sky) dark blue and has made the ship and dragons
lighter in colour. Some of you may also have realised that the
colours used are contrasting (and on opposite sides of the colour
wheel). Artist use contrasting colours to make certain items in the
picture the focus.
ANSWERS: to retrieve information from a text
1.a 2.b 3.b 4.c
