Activities Should Be Completed in Your Reading Book, Unless Otherwise Specified
“Nips XI” by Ruth Starke
Instructions:
Complete the activities from the list below. You may choose the activities in any order. A teacher needs to check each activity as you complete it.
Activities should be completed in your reading book, unless otherwise specified.
1 / List 5 reasons why people play cricket2 / Explain what makes a ‘good’ team
3 / Use a Venn Diagram to compare the similarities and differences between life at your house, Lan’s house and Izram’s house. (analysing)
4 / Create 2 new titles for the book (worksheet) (evaluating)
5 / Lan’s mother made spring rolls for everyone to enjoy during ‘Multicultural Week’ They were her speciality. Does your family have a favourite or special recipe that they are known for? Ask your mum/dad if you can help prepare this recipe. Take a photo or draw a sketch of your food and write out, or photocopy, the recipe. Ask Mrs Coates to add your photo and recipe to the 3/4 C class blog. (applying)
6 / Complete the cricket teams word find (worksheet)
7 / Create a word search using words from the story – Type and save a list of at least 20 words. Enter the words into the word search maker.
After you have made your word search ask Mrs Coates to place it on our class blog for others to solve
8 / ‘Family was more important than anything else. Much more important than playing games.Lan had known that since he was 6 years old.’ List some reasons why family is important to you. (pg 49)
9 / Lan called his cricket team ‘The Nips’. Think of another name to call them and explain your reasons.
10 / Akram felt intimidated by the blonde kids from Kings College. He felt different from the trendy guys. Design a trendy outfit for Akram. Make your outfit for our display.
11 / When Lan went to visit Mr Drummond, Izram offered to go with him to show his support. Have you ever stood by a friend and supported them through a tough time. Write about what you did? (applying)
12 / Watch a short clip about ‘Cuc Lam’s Suitcase’ and answer the following question in your Reading book: If you were forced to leave your home forever, what would you take with you?
(applying)
13 / Complete the interactive Jigzone puzzle
14 / If you would like to answer questions based on the text then this is the task for you. (see the question cards)
15 / Complete the character study of Lan. (worksheet)