The first task of 2017 will be a reading activity. It is linked to our new topic and is a short science fiction story involving time travel - it is called 'A Sound of Thunder' and is written by Ray Bradbury.
I have sent you a copy of the story to your HWB email (as a PDF) so it should be readable on tablets, PCs or Macs, or even smartphones.
Task 1 – You need to read the whole story. It is up to you
whether you decide to answer the questions as you are reading. You may wish to
complete this homework in different intervals. There are 14 pages to read 222 –
236 (pg 3 – 17 on the pdf). I would estimate that the whole story will take you between 30 - 45 minutes to read so splitting it into sections may help.
Task 2 – Learning Logs - copy the title and the LO please
Title - A Sound of Thunder
LO: To demonstrate a range of comprehension skills after reading a story.
Answer the questions in your
learning log: (the questions are on the side of the text) They are not numbered
on the document but please state the page that you are answering eg page 223 Q1, Q2
Use the information below before you begin answering.
Answer all questions in order that they appear on the page unless I have said not to answer it below.
Types of question –
inference, identify, interpret, style, word study, PREDICT, ANALYZE
qs from pages 223 – 236
PAGE 230 – FLUENCY – FIND AN ADULT TO PRACTICE your READING OUT LOUD.
QUESTION TO LEAVE OUT PAGE 225 – ANALYZE
If it asks you to underline words then please write what you would underline
I realise you haven't taken your learning logs home tonight, but if anyone has spare time they can begin reading the story and jot some answers down ready to copy up. If you are unable to access the PDF on HWB you need to let me know before Friday if you need a paper version printed.
Mr Ball
