4.7 Giants - phonics (02)  (Page 2/2)

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• Label these pictures:

Gigantic buildings

Most people live in houses, but Jack's giant lived in a castle. In the olden days kings, princes or important lords lived in castles. They were the biggest buildings that the people knew.

The Egyptians built many huge buildings. They were tombs called pyramids. They also built huge statues. The most famous one is the Sphinx.

Nowadays there are many tall buildings. They are called skyscrapers, because it seems as if they touch the sky. One of the most famous is the Empire State building in New York. Its spire made it the tallest building in the world.

• Find out:

1. What do you think is the most amazing object/animal because of its size?

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2. Find out more about your object

Where is it found?

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3. Describe it and give its measurements.

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• Picture:

Assessment

Learning Outcome 3: READING AND VIEWING : The learner is able to read and view for information and enjoyment and respond critically to the aesthetic, cultural and emotional values in texts.

Assessment Standard 3.4: We know this when the learner develops phonic awareness:

3.4.1 recognises vowel sounds spelled with 2 letters (ar,or, ou,ow);

Learning Outcome 4: WRITING : The learner is able to write different kinds of factual and imaginative texts for a wide range of purposes.

Assessment Standard 4.7: We know this when the learner writes with increasing legibility:

4.7.1 uses handwriting tools and implements effectively;

4.7.2 forms letters clearly and easily;

Learning Outcome 5: REASONING : The learner is able to use language to think and reason, and access, process and use information).

Assessment Standard 5.2: We know this when the learner uses language to think and reason:

5.2.2 uses higher order thinking and the language associated with it, e.g. I think;

Assessment Standard 5.3: We know this when the learner uses language to investigate and explore:

5.3.2 offers solutions and alternatives.