Irish Exempt Class- work for school closure
Activity 1: Here are some simple questions to refresh your memory on Fantastic Mr Fox. Complete these in your copy and move on to the next activity!
Activity 2:
Create a Wanted Poster for Mr. Fox made by Boggis, Bunce and Bean.
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Activity 3:
Roald Dahl is famous for his use of adjectives. Open this PDF document and chose one of the characters. Using the adjectives provided, write a brief summary on any 2 of the characters from the book. Take a photo and submit it on schoolwise.
Activity 4: Create a Character Portrait of Mr. Fox using this template to help you.
Activity 5: Complete the Book Review below. You can print and stick in your copies or draw freehand.
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Week beginning Mon 8th Feb 2020- 2nd Year Irish Exempt
Read CHAPTER 4: 'The Terrible Shovels' /listen to the audio book (link above)
Choose and ONE of the Activities below (A or B or C)
Chapter 4
A
1. What does 'tenderly' mean?
2. Describe the relationship between Mr. and Mrs. Fox.
3. Which word told you that Mrs. Fox was frightened when she heard the shovels on p16?
4. Where are the farmers digging?
Challenge: Invent a menu for the fox family that includes their favourite foods.
B
1. How did the family react to Mr. Fox losing his tail?
2. How was Mr. Fox different after he lost his tail?
3. What does Mrs. Fox think the farmers will do to the children?
4. How does Mr. Fox react to the shovel bursting through the ceiling ?
Challenge: Imagine you are sending Mr. Fox a birthday card. What would you write inside as a special message?
C
1. Explain why the idea of killing foxes is used in this story.
2. Why do you think the author chose to have a family of foxes in the story?
3. How has the author created a feeling of being desperate to escape in this chapter?
Challenge: Invent a shovel perfect for detecting and digging out foxes. Label your diagram.
Choose and ONE of the Activities below (A or B or C)
Chapter 4
A
1. What does 'tenderly' mean?
2. Describe the relationship between Mr. and Mrs. Fox.
3. Which word told you that Mrs. Fox was frightened when she heard the shovels on p16?
4. Where are the farmers digging?
Challenge: Invent a menu for the fox family that includes their favourite foods.
B
1. How did the family react to Mr. Fox losing his tail?
2. How was Mr. Fox different after he lost his tail?
3. What does Mrs. Fox think the farmers will do to the children?
4. How does Mr. Fox react to the shovel bursting through the ceiling ?
Challenge: Imagine you are sending Mr. Fox a birthday card. What would you write inside as a special message?
C
1. Explain why the idea of killing foxes is used in this story.
2. Why do you think the author chose to have a family of foxes in the story?
3. How has the author created a feeling of being desperate to escape in this chapter?
Challenge: Invent a shovel perfect for detecting and digging out foxes. Label your diagram.