Week 8 This week our writing will be based around our new topic Beat Band Boogie.

Whenever you are writing, refer back to this checklist.

We will always give you a skill of the day but you might be able to challenge yourself to use extra year 2 skills.

Monday

Spelling lesson: Looking at adding –er, -ed and –estto a word ending in –y with a consonant before it.

There is a YouTube video to support today’s learning.

adjectives verbs

Sort these words into adjectives and verbs

drytrycry funny happy copy heavy reply

adjectives verbs

Sort these words into adjectives and verbs

dry

try

cryfunny happy

copyheavy

reply

Look at the last letter…They all end in a y

Look at the letter before the y…They all have a consonant before the y

What do they all have in common?

drytrycry funny happy copy heavy reply

How has the verb try changed in

this sentence?

How is the word spelt now?

Is it still a verb?

Matthew tried very hard to learn his spellings at

the weekend.

“Who smashed Grandma’s best vase?” asked mum last night, but

nobody replied.

How has the verb reply changed in

this sentence?

Can you follow this rule and change these words?

cry

dry

Can you follow this rule and change these words?

cried

dried

How has the verb copy changed in

this sentence?

How is the word spelt now?

Is it still a verb?Is it still an adjective?

“Please go to the photocopier and get 6 worksheets,” Miss Foley said.

The old man had never looked happier.

How has the adjective happy changed in this sentence?

smelly

funny

Can you follow this rule and change these words?

smellier

funnier

Can you follow this rule and change these words?

To add ‘-est’ to a word that ends in ‘-y’ with a

consonant before it…

heavy heavi> est+

AnswerPractice

heaviest=

Here are this week’s spellings to practise.

copier

copied

happier

happiest

cried

replied

tried

dried

driest

funnier

Work hard to

learn them and

the rules we have

looked at today.

Challenge: Can you write your own sentences with these words in?

On Friday if you wish, you could test yourself on the spellings of these words to see how you do. I can’t wait to hear how you do!

You can print this page to practise your spellings if you choose to. If not, a blank piece of paper is just as good.

Tuesday

Warm up! Complete the following short quiz.

Read the following riddles and see if you can guess who am I?

What Instrument Am I?

This is not a friendly giraffe.But it has a neck that’s long.It’s something with six strings.And is used for playful songs.

I can be acoustic.I can also be a big bass.I can be loud and electric.I get carried in a case.What am I?

Guitar

What Instrument Am I?

I have lots of hammers inside.But, there’s no nails for them to hit.To use them you press down on shiny keys.They play lovely notes while on a stool you sit.What am I?

I am a wonderful instrument.That can be grand or upright.I have hammers, strings and pedals.And my keys are black and white.What am I?

Piano

What Instrument Am I?

Although this thing’s not a runny egg.It’s something you can gently beat.Or, if you choose, bash with wooden sticks.And, for a bass use your dancing feet.

This is a type of instrument.But it doesn’t require plastic picks.As it doesn’t have any strings.Instead you play it with some sticks.What am I?

Drum

As part of our new topic Beat Band Boogiewe are going to be looking at riddles in this

weeks writing.

You now have 10 minutes to write down asmany things you can about the two guitar riddles you

just read as part of the quiz.

Your time starts now!

Remember - don’t rush.

The riddles you need are on the next page.

This is not a friendly giraffe.But it has a neck that’s long.It’s something with six strings.And is used for playful songs.What am I?

I can be acoustic.I can also be a big bass.I can be loud and electric.I get carried in a case.What am I?

How did you get on?

Mine is on the next page.

What Instrument Am I?

This is not a friendly giraffe.But, it has a neck that’s long.It’s something with six strings.And, is used for playful songs.

I can be acoustic.I can also be a big bass.I can be loud and electric.I get carried in a case.What am I?

contraction

repetition of the word I

Rules for Writing a ‘What am I?’ Riddle

• Write at least 6 clues about different things.

• Use present tense (mostly!)

• Try to be clever!

• Begin each sentence with a capital letter and end it with a full-stop, question mark or exclamation mark.

• Use a comma before but.

• Finish with a question – What am I?

Wednesday

Today’s task will be to plan our own riddle about an instrument.

The guitar.

First, we are going to brainstorm usinga mind map.

Let’s go….. time to move to the next page.

Step 1:Take a sheet of paper and draw a small guitar in themiddle of the page.

Or, simply write the word guitar.

Step 2:Next, think of what you want to write about in eachline of your riddle.

Here’s mine…How it looksHow it soundsHow it smellsHow it feels.

Now, I’m going to add these to my mind map.

How it looks How it sounds

How it feels

How it smells

Step 2:Then, I’m going to jot down any ideas I have for my riddle under each heading.

There are words on the next pages that you mightfind helpful.

How it lookslong necklike a giraffe strings that tickle my neck

How it soundssoft, sweet melodies when sadand slowloud and upbeat – get you out ofyour seat

How it feelshappiest when I’m being playedcried when forgotten - in my casesmooth and silky to touch

How it smellsbody smells of polished woodvarnish (look up!) as I know ithas something to do withwood

Step 4:Finally, look at the next page and ask yourself. Do I have enough information on my plan to write a good riddle?

Rules for Writing a ‘What am I?’ Riddle

• Write at least 6 clues about different things.

• Use present tense (mostly!)

• Try to be clever!

• Begin each sentence with a capital letter and end it with a full-stop, question mark or exclamation mark.

• Use a comma before but.

• Finish with a question – What am I?

Thursday

Today’s task will be to write our own riddle about an instrument using

the suffix –est and -er.

The guitar.

Look back at your mind map from yesterday and make any additions.

Don’t forget to use the Year 2Checklist.

There is a YouTube video to support today’s learning.

How it lookslong slim necklike a tall giraffe strings that tickle my neck

How it soundssoftest, sweetest melodies when Sad and slowlylouder and upbeat – get you out Of your seat

How it feelshappiest when I’m being playedcried when forgotten - in my shabby casesmooth and silky to touch

How it smellsRounded body smells of polished wood varnish (look up!) as I know it has something to do withwood

Varnish is similar to paint but it has no colour. It’s a clear transparent film that protects a surface. It can be used on guitars.

You could use the –est and –er suffix

Rules for Writing a ‘What am I?’ Riddle

• Write at least 6 clues about different things.

• Use present tense (mostly!)

• Try to be clever!

• Begin each sentence with a capital letter and end it with a full-stop, question mark or exclamation mark.

• Use a comma before but.

• Finish with a question – What am I?

Look at the start of the writing below. Your writing skill is in green and your year two writing skills are in blue.

I can make the sweetest, softest sounds.If you want, plug me in and I can ROAR OUT LOUD! If you want, I’ll keep up with a faster, faster beat.Whatever your mood, I’ll get you dancing on your feet.Like a tall giraffe, I’ve got a long slim neck.Reaching where the colourful birds do peck.Although, mine doesn’t reach to the sky.To the higher leaves as I walk by.I get sad when I’m left in my shabby old case.I’m happiest when your fingers race.Across my six strings.And I sing about the most amazing things.What am I?

Now, it’s your turn to write a riddle about a guitar. Remember your writing skill is to use the suffix –est and -er. When you're done re-read what you have written so that you can check you have achieved your skill. Remember, you can use the checklist to use more year two skills!

Friday

Today’s task is for you to write a riddleabout an instrument of your choice using

the suffix –ed.

Spelling Test: If you wish you can test yourself on your spellings from Monday. Good luck!

You can choose any instrument you want. I have included some pictures in case you need some ideas.

How it looksstretched skinheld by metal clipswooden sticks

How it soundsloud and upbeat – get youjumping on your feet.

How it feelshappiest when I’m being bashedrhythmic beat

Who’s it forbands that rocktheatres and shows

Remember, to use a mind map to develop your ideas.

Look at the start of the writing below. Your writing skill is in green and your year two writing skills are in blue.

What Instrument Am I?

I have smoothed, stretched skin.Although, I’m not a living thing.My skin is cream and held by metal clips.Then, it’s banged with wooden sticks.I’m happiest when I’m being bashed.To the rhythmic beat – CRASH, CRASH, CRASH!I can be really loud and upbeat.To get you jumping to the wildest beat.You’ll find me with a rock band.Or, in the shadows when you go to a show.Don’t be shy, give me a go.Bash me with my worn brown sticks.What am I?

Now, it’s your turn to write a riddle about an instrument of your choice. Remember your writing skill is to use the suffix –ed. When you're done re-read what you have written so that you can check you have achieved your skill. Remember, you can use the checklist to use more year two skills!

Rules for Writing a ‘What am I?’ Riddle

• Write at least 6 clues about different things.

• Use present tense (mostly!)

• Try to be clever!

• Begin each sentence with a capital letter and end it with a full-stop, question mark or exclamation mark.

• Use a comma before but.

• Finish with a question – What am I?

Good luck! We can’t wait to read your riddles.

Stay safe and we hope to see you soon.