Monday 1st June 2020 Objective: To understand the meaning of words in a text ANSWERS

1. Any complete sentence which makes sense where the children have correctly used and understood the word.

1. There was a riotous noise coming from the music room. 2. The witness swore an oath before the judges. 3. I was enthralled by the story. Tuesday1. 2nd June 2020 Objective: To retrieve information from a text

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1. For how many centuries were the Olympic Games the highlight of ? 12 2. When did the Persians invade Greece? The summer of 480 BC 3. Why did the Greek City States have a hard time getting an allied army together? Because so many people wanted to go to the Olympics. 4. Where did the games take place? Olympia 5. How frequently did the games take place? Every four years 6. What tree was marked the sanctuary of Olympia Pock? Olive tree 7. What were these trees used to make? Victory wreaths 8. Who announced the games to the cities around the Mediterranean? heralds 9. Who were allowed to take part in the Olympics? All free Greek males (also accept farmhands, royal heirs and soldiers) 10. Who could own a ? anyone 11. When did Kyniska claim victory wreaths? 396BC and 392BC 12. What did Greeks often gather for during the religious festival of the games? Riotous barbeques 13. Which Greek god was honoured during the games? Zeus 14. How long did the games last for during the fifth century? Five days 15. Name three events that competitors took part in during the Olympic Games. Three from the following: running, jumping and throwing events plus boxing, wrestling, and chariot 16. How many spectators were believed to fill the stadium each day? 40,000

1. “The Ancient Olympics were a safe place to compete.” Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Use evidence from the text to support your answer. Most children will disagree. Any answer is fine as long as there is evidence from the text to support them. 2. Do you think it was fair for only males to be able to compete in the Olympic Games? Any answer is fine as long as the children have explained their answers. 3. Would you have liked to have attended the Ancient Olympics? Why/Why not? Any answer is fine as long as the children have explained their answers. Wednesday 3rd June 2020 Objective: To retrieve information from a non fiction text

ANSWERS 1. Is there any vocabulary that you are unsure of? If so, look for the clues in the text to see if you can work out the meaning. Still unsure? Use a dictionary (or an online dictionary) to find the meaning. 2. What is a ‘very real possibility’ during the boxing events? Death 3. What is worn by the boxers? Gloves 4. What are the boxers encouraged to do once their opponent is on the floor? Keep hitting 5. Which event was the first to be included in the Olympics? Running 6. Name the only two rules of Pankration. no biting and no eye poking 7. Where does the take place? The 8. How many laps are completed during the chariot race? 12 9. What is the highest number of horses able to pull a chariot? 6 10. What happens to those who have a head start? Athletes would be disqualified and beaten 11. In which is a flutist used to assist with the athlete’s rhythm? Long jump 12. Name the toughest running race of all. 13. In which sport is the main aim to throw the opponent onto the floor from a standing position? Wrestling 14. How many points are needed to win a wrestling match? Three 15. Which piece of sporting equipment is often intricately engraved? Discus 16. In combat , how does an athlete surrender? By raising their finger

Have a go at the following questions: 1. Read the sentence below. Without changing the meaning, what word could you use to replace the word palpable? Any synonym e.g. apparent, noticeable, clear, remarkable, ecstatic 2. Read the sentence below. Without changing the meaning, what word could you use to replace the word fusion? Any synonym e.g. mixture, combination 3. Which event do you think you would most like to watch? Why? Any answer. 4. Put each event into order based on which you believe to be the least/most dangerous sport. Explain why you have put them in that order, using evidence from the text when possible. Any answer is fine as long as the children have explained their answers using evidence from the text. Thursday 4th June 2020 Objective: To retrieve information from a non fiction text ANSWERS

1. Is there any vocabulary that you are unsure of? 2. What are believed to be the most prestigious awards in the modern Olympics? Medals (gold, silver, bronze) 3. What do many ancient Greek pots often show being tied around competitors? ribbon (skeins of wool) 4. When is it believed that the Athenian kylix (drinking cup) in the image was made? About 500-475 BC 5. Where is the Athenian kylix now stored? The British Museum 6. In the Ancient Olympics, what was the main prize? B 7. Prizes were given to those who came second and third. Is this true or false? Explain your answer using evidence from the text. False because in the text it says: “Only the winner's name was recorded, since coming second or third counted for nothing.” 8. What was the victor allowed to set up in order to commemorate their success? A statue of their success 9. After three wins, which sculptors would Olympic champions use? Pheidias or Myron 10. Name three different favours that victors were lucky enough to receive. Any three from the following: paid no taxes, had free meals at the president’s house, given free board and lodging, and theatre tickets for life

1 2 Any answer relating to red ribbons being Any answer relating to statues for victors presented to athletes.

Any answer that links to olive trees and their significance. The olive tree that produces in ancient Greece was considered a symbol of prosperity, wisdom, glory and peace. Legend says that the olive tree from which they made wreaths for the Olympic champions, was planted by semi-god Heracles at Olympia where the Olympics were taking place. Friday 5th June 2020 Objective: To retrieve information from a non fiction text

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1. Is there any vocabulary that you are unsure of? 2. How did Damoxenos kill his competitor? His sharp finger nails tore through the young man’s skin and ripped out his intestines. 3. In the boxing match between Creugas and Damoxenos who was declared the winner? Creugas 4. What was used instead of a baton in the relay race? Torches 5. Which god was believed to have brought fire to the earth? Prometheus 6. Which famous poet wrote about some of the Olympic events described in the text? 7. Who tried to sneak his mother into the Olympics disguised as their trainer? Pisidorus 8. Who made Achilles slip? Athena 9. Who was brutally thrown from a chariot? Eumelos 10. In the sentence “Have a read of the following funny tales and anecdotes?”, what do you think the word anecdote means? Can you think of an alternative? A short, funny story. Tale, story, legend