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Danny Champion of the World by Roald Dahl

Roald Dahl took lots of inspiration for this story from his own life. Some of his other, most famous, stories are also first mentioned in Danny the Champion of the World. You can find out more about the background to this novel here:

Danny, the Champion of the World - Roald Dahl

Now read and enjoy Chapters 2 and 3 of Danny the Champion of the World, ‘The Big Friendly Giant’ and ‘Cars and Kites and Fireballoons’ (from 6:06 minutes):

Roald Dahl | Danny the Champion of the World - Full audiobook with text (AudioEbook) - YouTube

Note: It is advised that parents read/discuss Chapter 3 together with their child, in order that they can talk about the personal and environmental dangers of fire balloons/sky lanterns.

Task

Create a character profile for Danny’s dad making sure you use words and phrases from the text.

Year 5 Maths

Multiplying a 4-digit number by a 2-digit number. Remember to use your knowledges of multiplying with a 1-digit number to help you with today's lesson. 

Year 6 Maths

Watch this video lesson to help you to do today's task about translations and reflections. 

Identifying, describing & representing the position of a shape following a reflection (thenational.academy)

Geography

Continuing the exploration of South America, today's lesson is all about Chile, one of the countries in this continent. Have a go at the quiz before you watch the video lesson.

What is the geography of Chile? (thenational.academy)

Young Naturalist Award

We have been sent this PDF document by Wiltshire Wildlife Trust. There are different activities that you might like to have a go at. At the end of the document, it gives an email address that you can send work/photos to. You may get a certificate in return.