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Superheroes I Could Have Been

After accidentally rescuing planet Earth I was offered the chance To become a superhero Unfortunately all the best positions had gone. This is what was left:

Liquid Refreshment Machine Repairman (A Lifesaver on a hot day.) Mosquito Man (Keeps insects at bay.) Salting Icy Roads Man (Saving skidding lorries and cars.) Confectionary Dispenser Unit Man (Saving melting chocolate bars.) Tadpole Man (Rescuing frogs from logs.) Stick Insect Man (Rescuing stick insects from frogs.) Ten Pence Down the Back of the Sofa Man (Where only the bravest superheroes go.) And, of course, Supergran (But I don’t somehow think so.)

I could have been Captain Decisive But I couldn’t make up my mind I could have been Captain King of the Hill But I didn’t feel so inclined I could have been Captain Upholsterer But I’d never have recovered I could have been Captain Apathy But I couldn’t be bothered

Roger Stevens, Read Me and Laugh: a fun poem for every day of the year


Revision Card – Relative Clauses


Superheroes 1 Highlight the relative pronouns and relative clauses. The first

two have been done for you.

Wonder Woman

She is a founding member of the Justice League whose members also include Superman and Batman. Her mother, who is Queen Hippolyta, sculpted her from clay. Her true home is Themysira where she is a princess. Her other name, which is used when she is in America, is Diana Prince. The equipment, that she possesses, includes a lasso of truth and a pair of indestructible bracelets. Batman

His secret identity, which he does not reveal, is Bruce Wayne. Bruce Wayne is extremely wealthy and lives in Wayne Manor which is on the outskirts of Gotham City. Batman fights crime in Gotham City. His parents, whose death he witnessed, were Dr Thomas Wayne and Martha Wayne. His suit, which he wears on missions, provides him with protection and makes him easily identifiable. His worst enemy is the Joker who has the appearance of a clown. Relative pronouns

which, who, where, when, whose, that


Superheroes 2

1) Add a relative clause to each of these sentences.

Look at the pronouns in the box and try to use a different one each time.

E.g. At his house, he has a bat cave which is very well equipped.

He lives in Gotham City ….

He is, in fact, Bruce Wayne…

He wears a distinctive suit…

He fights the criminals….

His nemesis is the Joker…

2. Embed a relative clause in the following

sentences. You could use one of the clauses

from the box at the bottom.

Her greatest challenge, …, ended in her victory.

Her bracelets, …., protect her from danger.

Wonder Woman, …, has rescued many people.

In America, …. , she is known as Diana Prince.

The Justice League, …, fights evil wherever it arises.

where she lives

when she faced her enemies

whose members include Batman and Superman

who uses her powers for good

which she wears on her wrists

Relative pronouns which

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Superheroes 3

Make up your own relative clause to embed in these sentences When faced with danger, …., he does not hesitate. The city, ...., is protected by her. The criminals, …., fear his presence. His weapons, …, are used for protection. Their powers, …, are superhuman.

Make up your own sentences. Use relative clauses.

Relative pronouns which, who, where, when, whose, that


Superhero – Illustration

Choose a superhero from the poem. Make a labelled illustration, showing their powers.


Letter to the Editor

Dear Sir,

I wish to draw your attention to a problem which must be dealt with. As a local citizen and park volunteer, I must urge that the council ban ball games in the park. There are three main reasons why this has to done.

The first and most important reason is the damage caused by ball games. Our delicate blooms and fragile flowers are squashed and broken every time a large, heavy ball is sent blasting through the flowerbeds. These rough games encourage thoughtless youths to skid and slide across our carefully tended lawns, leaving deep gouges like scars. The park spends thousands of pounds on new shrubs and plants each year. How much more money will be wasted before good sense wins?

My second point refers to the risks to people and animals caused by aggressive ballgames. The park is used daily by many families with young children and older people who may be unsteady on their feet. It is clear that balls crossing paths like bullets may cause painful injuries to those innocently passing by. What about our precious wildlife? Our park should be a safe haven for the curious squirrels and charming pigeons that live peacefully in the trees. How can we explain to them that the ball that smashed through a nest was only meant to be a bit of fun?

My last point is that ballgames are pushing out the activities that everyone should be able to enjoy, like picnics, peaceful walks and sunbathing. It is not safe to sit or lie anywhere in the park because of the threat of speeding footballs and tennis balls. Sunbathing dropped by 20% last year.

To sum up, ballgames must go. Some people might say that I am spoiling everyone's fun by demanding an end to ballgames. However, it is the ballgames that are spoiling the fun. It is the ballgames that are spoiling the park.

Yours faithfully, A concerned citizen


Annotation Prompt

x Read the letter. x Label the introductory paragraph and concluding

paragraph. x Decide the main points of the letter and underline

them (there are three). x Highlight the text that elaborates on each main

point. Use a key to show which: o explains further o supports with facts or evidence o asks a rhetorical question

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Revision Card – Modal Verbs

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Two Famous Speeches

John F. Kennedy - The Decision to go the Moon 1961 (President of USA in 1960s)

We choose to go to the moon. We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard, because that goal will serve to organise and measure the best of our energies and skills, because that challenge is one that we are willing to accept, one we are unwilling to postpone, and one which we intend to win, and the others, too.

1. What is Kennedy explaining? 2. Why do you think he repeats the phrase "We choose to go to the moon"?

...not because they are easy, but because they are hard... 3. Does this reason surprise you?

Why do you think he uses contrasts such as easy and hard in his speech?

Barack Obama - Victory speech 2008 (President of USA 2009-2017) The road ahead will be long. Our climb will be steep. We may not get there in one year or even in one term, but America - I have never been more hopeful than I am tonight that we will get there. I promise you - we as a people will get there.

There will be setbacks and false starts. There are many who won't agree with every decision or policy I make as president, and we know that government can't solve every problem. But I will always be honest with you about the challenges we face. I will listen to you, especially when we disagree.

And above all, I will ask you to join in the work of remaking this nation the only way it's been done in America for 221 years - block by block, brick by brick, calloused hand by calloused hand.

4. Who is Obama talking to?

The road ahead will be long. Our climb will be steep. 5. Is he really talking about an actual road? What is he describing with this image?

...block by block, brick by brick... 6. What affect does this alliteration (repeating the beginning sound) have and why does he use it?

7. Both speakers say things will happen rather than might or may happen. Why do they use this modal verb in their speech?

8. Which speech do you think is most persuasive? Explain why, giving examples.


Three Famous Speeches

Winston Churchill - We shall fight on the beaches 1940 (Prime minster of Britain during WWII)

…we shall defend our Island, whatever the cost may be, we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender, and even if, which I do not for a moment believe, this Island or a large part of it were subjugated and starving, then our Empire beyond the seas, armed and guarded by the British Fleet, would carry on the struggle, until, in God’s good time, the New World, with all its power and might, steps forth to the rescue and the liberation of the old.

Elizabeth I - Speech to the Troops 1588 (Queen of England during Tudor times)

I am come amongst you, as you see, at this time, not for my recreation and disport, but being resolved, in the midst and heat of the battle, to live and die amongst you all; to lay down for my God, and for my kingdom, and my people, my honour and my blood, even in the dust. I know I have the body but of a weak and feeble woman; but I have the heart and stomach of a king, and of a king of England too. I myself will take up arms, I myself will be your general, judge, and rewarder of every one of your virtues in the field.

William Lyon Phelps - The Pleasure of Books 1933 (American speaker and university lecturer)

A borrowed book is like a guest in the house; it must be treated with punctiliousness, with a certain considerate formality. You must see that it sustains no damage; it must not suffer while under your roof. You cannot leave it carelessly, you cannot mark it, you cannot turn down the pages, you cannot use it familiarly. And then, some day, although this is seldom done, you really ought to return it.

subjugated - taken control of, dominated Fleet - A number of warships

Recreation and disport - amusement, fun Virtues – good qualities

Punctiliousness - care Considerate formality – kind/proper behaviour


Three Famous Speeches - Questions

1. What phrase is repeated most in this speech? Why does he use repetition? ...in God’s good time...

2. Why do you think he uses this alliteration?

3. What difficulty does Churchill predict and how does he make it seem less of a problem?

Winston Churchill

4. What is happening at the time of this speech? 5. Find an example of Elizabeth using contrast in her speech. Why does she use it? 6. What words to do with the human body does she use and why?

Elizabeth I

7. What simile does Phelps use to describe a borrowed book? How is this imagery effective? 8. What modal verbs does he use and how do they make him more persuasive? 9. How is Phelps’ speech very different to the others? Why do you think that is?

William Lyon Phelps

10. Which speech do you think is the most persuasive? Explain why, giving examples.

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Revision Card – Parenthesis


Lost Thing Sentences 1

x Add information to these sentences, using parenthesis. x Put the extra information in the place marked with an arrow. x Choose punctuation to make your addition clear. x There are suggestions (underneath) of phrases to add. Or you can make

up your own x Be careful because these suggestions are in the wrong order.

1. I used n to know a whole lot of stories.

2. I was working n on my bottle-top collection.

3. Nobody else n seemed to notice it was there.

4. I decided n to investigate.

5. It was n quite friendly.

Suggested phrases once I started talking to it

though the beach was crowded

as hard as usual

feeling intrigued

a long time ago



x Add information to these sentences using parenthesis. x You will have to decide where to put the extra information. x Choose punctuation to make your addition clear. x There are suggestions (underneath) of phrases to add. They are in the

right order. Or you can make up your own!

1. It just sat on the beach.

2. We played for most of the afternoon.

3. It seemed less and less likely that anybody was coming to take the

thing home.

4. I asked a few people if they knew anything about it.

5. I took the lost thing over to Pete’s place.

Suggested phrases looking out of place

chasing and building sandcastles

the longer the hours slouched by

who were waiting around

which happily followed me



x Add information to these sentences, using parenthesis. x You will have to decide what extra information to add and where, in the

sentence, to add it. x Choose punctuation to make your addition clear.

1. Pete has an opinion on just about everything.

2. Pete suggested that it didn’t come from anywhere.

3. My parents didn’t really notice it at first.

4. I hid the thing in our back shed.

5. The next morning we caught a tram.

Make up some sentences (including parenthesis) of your own about the Lost Thing.

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What is fingerspelling?Fingerspelling is a way of spelling words using hand movements and is a part oflearning sign language. Each letter of the alphabet has a different sign. British SignLanguage (BSL) uses a two-handed version, whereas others, such as AmericanSign Language (ASL) use only one.

Why should we learn it?It would be wonderful if all children were taught to fingerspell. Firstly, it can be picked up veryquickly and is great fun! Everyone loves the idea of secret codes and this is like learning acode. The vowels, for example, are indicated by pointing to each finger in turn, starting withthe thumb – a, e, i, o, u.

Secondly, it is a new and different way to learn the alphabet and practise spelling. Children willhave better understanding of the fact that words are made up of vowels and consonants.

Last, but not least, children will be able to communicate in a small way with a deaf or hearingimpaired person and would better appreciate the communication difficulties they face.

Fingerspelling is only a part of learning sign language, but getting children to try it mightencourage them to want to know more.

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The Aliens Have Landed

26 The Aliens Have Landed Literacy Activity 10

Do you believe aliens exist? What would happen if they landed on Earth?Read the poem below inspired by the book ‘Aliens Love Underpants’ by Claire Freedman andBen Cort.

The author has changed the theme so the aliens love socks rather than underpants.

On the next page, write your own short story about aliens using the same title as the poem -‘The Aliens have Landed’.

You might think of something else the aliens are obsessed by….perhaps hats, chocolate orcheese!

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