Year 1 Writing Week 6

1. Click on the arrows to follow the presentation and complete the
activities.
Literacy

2. Activity 1: Reading
Before reading:
Share these words with an adult and talk about their
Practise saying them aloud in different voices.
explorer – a person who finds new places
resolved – to make a choice
rescue – to save someone or something from danger
binoculars – something used to see things far away
Week 6: Reading and writing prompts
The Great Explorer

3. Chris
Judge
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4. Tom’s dad was a famous explorer.
Onemorning
when Tom
went down to
breakfast . . .
he was shocked to see a picture of his dad
on the front of the morning paper.
Tom resolved there and
then to go and rescue him.
His dad had got lost while
exploring the North Pole.

5. First, he studied his globe of the
world and found the
North Pole.
Then he bought a map so he could
find his waythere . . .

6. packed his bag and set off on his first adventure.
Casting off, he set sail
out into the big, blue ocean.
Tent
saucepan
Compass
Matches
FlaresCup
Fishing rod
Food
sleeping bag Pick
Torch
Binoculars

7. Week 6: Reading and writing prompts
The Great Explorer
After reading:
What might happen next?
Where is Tom going to go first?
Extension: Find out more about the North Pole. What would you
like and dislike about exploring that part of the world?
Activity 2: Writing
Write about Tom’s adventure to the North Pole.
What happened to him there? What did he see?

8. Activity 3: Grammar
Put the capital letter and full stop into these sentences. Use the
start of the book to help you.
his dad had got lost whilst exploring the north pole
casting off, he set sail onto the big, blue ocean
Can you write a sentence of your own using a capital letter and full
stop?
Activity 4: Spelling
Practise each word by rewriting it 3 times. Say it aloud as you write
it.
find hunt hunting sail
finding search searching sailing
Can you write it creatively? Try using paint, play-doh or leaves
Week 1: Grammar and spelling prompts
Handwriting
Practise writing the spelling words in your neatest handwriting.
Remember to begin with a capital letter.
hunt

9. Well done! You have completed the activities for
this week’s Writing.
Give yourself a star for each activity you took part
in.
Email any work to t.year1@arktindalprimary.org
so your teachers can see your beautiful work!
Week 6
I have carefully read the story and practised the new words.
I have written sentences about Tom’s adventure.
I have used capital letters and full stops correctly in my sentences.
I have practised the spellings and handwriting activities.