Comprehension

• Complete the Fee Fi Fo Fum comprehension (found in your Reading Explorers booklet)
• If you have already completed this comprehension please find an alternative version for you to complete below. (Please note this document is differentiated. Please pick one comprehension to complete)

Grammar/Punctuation -Speech Marks

Writing

Injustice in Fairy Tale Land - Is Jack really so innocent?

Let’s rethink the story of Jack and the beanstalk. What did Jack do in the story of Jack and the Beanstalk?

Jack has been arrested for burglary of precious heirlooms and murder...…..

Your task to write the description for a Wanted Poster. But before you set to work let's think about Jack.

Examples of Descriptions

BEWARE Jack is very sneaky. He was last seen at a small brown cottage wearing yellow shorts, brown shirt and black shoes with no soles. Don’t try to catch him as he is as quick as lightning. Jack has brown hair, black eyes and he is of skinny build. He has an innocent look on his face but don’t let that fool you. He is as sly as a fox.

BEWARE Jack is on the loose.

Jack is an athletic boy, if you go near him he will run away. He was last seen wearing light blue jeans and a green t-shirt. He is as skinny as a thread but don’t be deceived he’s as strong as a lion. His hair is brown and his eyes are green. BEWARE he’s a scared boy on the run and he may behave foolishly.

W.I.L.F.

• A description of Jack.
• Capital letters and full stops.
• Conjunctions; and, but and because to extend sentences.
• Adjectives that add impact.
• At least one simile.
• MAXIMUM of 60 words so choose each word carefully!