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Spelling patterns: the suffix -al
Look up these words in the dictionary and write down what they mean. Practise spelling each word by looking at it, covering it over, writing it on a separate piece of paper, then checking if you were right.
Spelling patterns: words ending in -sion and -tion
Cut out these cards and sort them into two groups: words ending in -sion and words ending in -tion. Practise copying each word onto a separate sheet of paper. Ask an adult to muddle up the words and then test you on the spellings.
Spelling patterns: words ending in -ough
Words containing ‘ough’ are always tricky to remember! Practise writing these sentences to help you learn the spellings. First, look at the sentence and then copy it. Then get an adult to read them both to you so that you can write it without looking. Ask an adult to underline any -ough words you got wrong. Now do a spelling speed check – how many times can you write it in 20 seconds?
Spelling words with three syllables
Syllables in a word are like beats. All these words have three syllables. Clap out the syllables as you say each word then practise spelling it with the look, cover, write and check method.
Spelling wordsearch: the suffix -hood
Each of these words ending in -hood is hidden in the wordsearch. Can you find them and insert them into the sentences below?
Using similes to describe setting
When you are writing, similes are a really effective way to give people a picture in their mind of something you are describing. A SIMILE is a comparison – it finds similar characteristics in two objects and compares them. It always uses the words ‘like’ or ‘as’ to make the comparison. Look at this picture and use the simile starters to write your own similes.
Using similes in poetry
Think about something in nature. Now draw a picture of your subject in the middle of this spider diagram. Write similes to describe it in the boxes on the outside
Write your own explanation text
Think of a topic that you could write your own explanation text about. Think of something you are interested in. Now make some notes on your topic then create a writing frame, either on the computer or by drawing lines with a pencil and ruler. Plan your explanation text on your writing frame. When you are happy with your plan, use another writing frame to write up your text neatly
Writing a cinquain
Think of something that interests you and write a cinquain about it. Remember to follow the correct structure.
Writing recounts: newspaper reports
A newspaper article is a form of recount. Can you write your own newspaper report? Use the writing frame provided or make your own. Remember to include all the important features of a newspaper article.