Good morning Year 6!
Well done for your work yesterday
Today we are focusing on Grammar.
For a starter, please complete the questions below in your Home Learning Book.
Please visit these websites to revise the above terminology:
BBC Bitesize: What are synonym and antonyms?
BBC Bitesize: What are relative clauses?
A contracted form is a grammatical term. It refers to short words made by putting two words together and omitting some letters, which are replaced by an apostrophe.
For example: ‘did not’ is contracted to ‘didn’t’.
It is is recommended we write in non contracted forms in formal pieces of writing.
“Thomas didn’t enjoy his lunch.” – “Thomas did not enjoy his lunch.”
Other examples are: ‘isn’t’ to ‘is not’, ‘wouldn’t’ to ‘would not’.
The extract from the text ‘Prologue in Prague’ is set in Prague, Czech Republic.
Your non-fiction writing task on Thursday will be linked to this.
In preparation for the writing task, please research the story setting Prague and create a brainstorm of facts you discover. As you are researching, you may wish to write down ideas for subheadings! This will result in a touristic leaflet for Prague. Today, just do the research. The written task will be explained in more detail on Thursday 🙂
In the comments below, tell us what you found out about Prague and write a short paragraph that does NOT use contracted forms in your sentences.
Please proof-read for spelling or grammar errors before submitting your comment! How to proofread your writing: BBC: How to proofread
I look forward to reading your responses,
Mrs Avdiu xx
Morning Mrs Avdiu,
Here are My facts.
1) There are around 1.262 million people living in the Czech Capital, and it is welcomed to over 6 million tourists every year.
2) The Vltava is the longest river in the Czech Republic and runs through Prague.
3) The Plisner brand was invented in Prague and is named after the Czech city Pilsen, and most Czech beer is in this style.
4) Prague’s most famous landmark is the Astronomical Clock which stands regally in front of the Old Town Hall
Well done, Elly. These are great facts!
Good morning everyone? ,
I have finished the grammar practice and am now going to do the research .
That’s great! How did you find it?
Hello Mrs,
This is the picture I will be describing [ it is Prague,Czech republic in winter]
https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lonny.com%2FEscapes%2BThat%2BAre%2BTotal%2BWinter%2BWonderlands%2Farticles%2Flpn2XAFeUhQ%2FPrague%2BCzech%2BRepublic&psig=AOvVaw2QnpPrze19acjm5Kwg5alu&ust=1592391586240000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CAIQjRxqFwoTCIidx4uXhuoCFQAAAAAdAAAAABAD
This is how I imagine it to look and feel like:
A thick powdery blanket of soft white snow is covering the rooftops of the prehistoric churches. Chestnut trees dance in the howling wind while children covered in cozy mittens,warm scarves and boiling hats lunge to catch the dark red chestnuts falling of these ancient plants.
Wow! Beautiful. I like the phrase ‘blanket of soft white snow’! I felt really relaxed after reading your description. It is beautiful and I can tell you have proofread it!
I found it not hard and not easy,so in the middle.And I have also sent you my description via the comments
Great! Thank you 🙂
Thanks mrs!?
The city of Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic. It is known as the Heart of Europe. Architecture is very well-preserved in the entire Czech Republic which attracts tourist to the city. Some of their food includes Strudl which is a type of layered pastry with a filling that is usually sweet. It became popular in the 18th century throughout the Habsburg Empire. Strudel is part of Austrian cuisine but also common in the other Central European cuisines.
Great facts, Nina. I would love to visit one day!